Some of you just can’t wait for me to knock some products. I assure you, it is coming. However, while I have such good attention right now I would like to point you to GOOD material. Please note tomorrow comes some bad MWAHAHAHA.

There is no “affiliate” sale on this. I don’t even think Jamie has a set up for that. Bless the man but he is likely the worst marketer in the fitness industry today, which is probably part of why his material is so good. I always had a thing for “secret” finds in music, movies, and books. Jamie Hale is someone I highly respect and was pretty excited about diving into his material.

Basic outline:

The Carbohydrate Files is basically what it says. It is a book that talks about carbs and not much more than carbs. If you have been wanting to understand the in depth look at carbohydrates and what they do in the body then this book is for you. It may at first not seem like this is not for everyone but since the majority of people don’t even know what they are talking about when it comes to carbs, particularly health and fitness experts, it should be at the top of everyones “new release” reading list.

Who is Jamie Hale?:

Bio speak: Jamie Hale is Sports Conditioning Coach, author, gym owner, fitness and nutrition consultant. He has contributed to numerous exercise and sports publications (nationally and internationally). He has authored six books. Jamie is a member of the World Marital Arts Hall of Fame in recognition of his conditioning work with Martial Artists. He is considered by most in the fitness industry as a specialist in agility and comprehensive fitness training. He is also known for his ability to get bodybuilders lean and dry as bone for competition. To learn more abut Jamie visit his website at www.maxcondition.com.

Non-Bio speak: Jamie is a really cut to the chase kind of guy. It is no secret that I have an affection for the type.  I remember at first not really knowing how to take Jamie. He has a habit of randomly spouting out really knowledgeable study or research information, but in a hit and run fashion. There is almost an innocence of “open source” knowledge about it. I dig it.

What was “Gut” worthy?:

I think my favorite aspect of the book was that he took it that step further. For example, if any of you have ever read about digestion in a school science class, you most likely will read the phrase “digestion starts in the mouth” and then from there it will move on to gut and out the bum in the matter of a few sentences.  Jamie, he takes it a lot further than this. It is more along the lines of… “digestion of dietary carbohydrates starts in the mouth where salivary amylase begins the breakdown of starch.” From there, I assure you, that is only the beginning. One of my favorite things about the book is it didn’t expect you to just believe it, it taught you to know it.

What wasn’t “Gut” worthy?:

I have had easier reads. Now, in Jamie’s defense I got a doc. version of the book with edits still going on so I am going to give benefit of editing doubt there. Also talking about proper reads is about as funny as it gets. It is very technical, which I love, but some may not as much. Still I encourage to put forth the effort to learn and also not to skim. If you skim it seems far more intimidating than if you just dive in and read it front to end.

What is Quote Worthy?

“The glycemic index measures blood glucose response. A food low on the glycemic index is not necessarily a healthy food. On the other hand, some foods rated high on the scale are very nutritious. The glycemic index has been widely misused in the last few years because many people base their entire eating plan around it. Numerous books, websites, and magazine articles have promoted the glycemic index diet as the magic formula. Below, I’ve provided some research abstracts looking at the different effects of low GI diets compared to high GI diets.”

Who is this for?

Bodybuilders, Figure Competitors, enthusiasts, trainers, and athletes.

Who is it not?

Those who don’t really care to know about what food does in the body to them or how to alter it for training. Basically those who don’t care that much about the “why” and just want to be told the “do” of things.

Cost?

This Book Gets 4 Guts!?

Leigh, the real question is, should I buy it, really?

Yes, I think people should get it. It’s 25 bucks, hard copy, and a solid resource of information.