I just finished listening to two Fat-Burning Man episodes, back-to-back. The Ellen Goldsmith and Chaz Branham episodes were interesting counterpoints to each other with recurring underlying messages: listen to the signals our bodies are giving us. Too often food and exercise become ideas we carry with us about what “should” happen based on common knowledge, advertising, the pressure of our current age and society, or just plain misguided attempts to give ourselves what we need to be healthy and whole. What I enjoyed so much about the episodes individually, but especially taken together, was their illuminating ideas and approaches to view nutrition or exercise as fundamental parts of the human spiritual experience, far beyond conventional modern notions of the physical compartmentalization of food to body, or workouts to body. In both episodes, the interviewees had made their own journeys, still ongoing, from being on autopilot, getting away with giving their (much younger) selves sub-optimum inputs, be that not enough high-quality (hi-chi!) Nutrition, or far too much hyper-stressful and non-sustainable weighted exercises. Don’t we all want to go from youthful inexperience to informed wisdom? As someone in their late thirties who has run the full gamut of most of the mistakes one can make with food, with exercise (and the scars to show for them), I found resonance with my own narratives, with my own experiments, failed and successful. The process of working oneself from being not at ease (dis-ease) to health is not always intuitive, and is not always fast. Getting older does not have to mean that you compromise your health, or you write off things you used to do and love - quite the opposite. Abel’s Goldsmith and Branham episodes offer reassurance and expert guidance in navigating one’s way towards sustainable health, for life. I’ve stumbled across similar practices and insights (mostly through Abel’s show!) and feel, now in my 30s vs. in my 20s (despite being a world-class athlete then), better energy and vitality, better ease of movement, greater strength (on an absolute scale!) and a self-awareness I wish my 20s-self had had. Cheers to Abel and to his guests for giving us paths towards the health we can earn through our informed choices and practices in nutrition and exercise.

Tank you Abel for the warm episode with you, Nan and family 😊

Thank you so much for your content/ educational information!

Discovered the Fat Burning Man podcast and am really enjoying it! Loved the candid conversation with Anna Vocino about her book, Eat Happy, how food labels lie and how to say no to ChatGPT. Learned so much and got so many helpful takeaways in this episode! Thank you!

This is legitimately my favorite health podcast. Abel is relatable and has very good guests on all the time. I’m of the paleo/keto (ish) mindset with nutrition. I feel like Abel is the most balanced though and doesn’t get so fringe that you feel you have to become a monk to be healthy.

Abel and his highly knowledgeable guests take the already fascinating study of what keeps us healthy and bring it to life through engaging and intellectual conversations designed to not only educate, but make you think harder about what we are putting into (and around) our bodies! Thanks so much for putting out such a superb show Abel- keep up the great work! 💪

I was disappointed to hear Abel promote and endorse several alt-right platforms for at least 5 minutes on the most recent episode I listened to. The information that is useful can be obtained from other podcasts and media platforms that don’t promote alt-right sites.

I listen and subscribe to a ton of health and wellness podcasts, and this is my favorite - has been a so for a while. Abel is knowledgeable, well spoken and real. His guests are always relevant and interesting. Thank you Abel for doing this podcast and sharing your personal experiences along the way.

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Abel, host of the Fat-Burning Man Show, highlights all aspects of health and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

There is good info here, but everything surrounding this info is poorly done and hard to listen too. Example: One hour-long interview was with a bar tender who used Keto and a workout program to lose weight. The for 20 minutes were about this bar tender’s school years and history. That is interesting if it was some famous body builder or athlete, but not here. We don’t even find out about what he did to lose weight until the last half of the show and that is still very limited. The edits: There are a lot of edits that cut words off, so someone is speaking and there is a sudden jump to part of a word. Why edit if it leaves the statement hard to understand? That gets annoying after a while. Ultimately, if this was 20 minutes and the edits were fixed it would be worth listening to, IMO.

Thanks to this podcast I have learned so much and I live so well! I’m 48 and look and feel like I’m 35! My powerlifting marks are almost the same as when I was in my 20’s! I have also improved my vision and gotten rid of my near sightedness! Thanks for helping me live my best life! Brad

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My first time listening. The first 10 minutes was ads, during which the book author was promoted with the same words twice. Listening to these programs on a 30-45 drive daily, you gotta get to the point quicker. Elsewise, I’m moving on to the next podcaster.

2021 update: the paid sponsor ads have been replaced with 8-10 minutes of Abel hawking his own overpriced products and scammy membership club at both ends of the podcast. Holy capitalism. I'm a long time follower of FBM and while I find the content immensely helpful, I am getting so irritated with the increasing amount of time dedicated to advertising in each podcast. The podcasts have been getting longer in length because there's an extra 15 minutes of advertising, not content. You can easily skip the first and last 5-10 minutes of podcasts that are over an hour. If you read all of Abel's materials, he mentions in passing that he's a multimillionaire living well below his means, so it's not like he desperately needs the income from paid ads like some other podcasters might. Advice to Abel James: content yourself with your exorbitantly high income and stop wasting my working class time with long winded advertising babble.

This show has been an excellent companion for my personal fitness journey. Utilizing the concept of burning fat for fuel, intermittent fasting and appropriate amounts of exercise, I have shed 50lb of excess fat. Also, I’ve improved my cardiovascular and liver function as well. Your guests and discussions help me stay focused and on track. I appreciate the show and wish you continued success!

I’m pretty sure this is the best overall podcast for fat loss. Excellent info, grounded an actual science.

Abel. Thank you for your podcast and the wealth of knowledge and interviews you have tapped into. I feel like I was lead to your listen to your podcast after lots of searching. Thank you.

I’ve been listening to this show for quite some time now and I truly enjoy the messages, information and energy Abel emits. (Absolutely enjoyed the episode with Shawn Stevenson!)

Seemed a somewhat decent podcast until an episode was devoted to a bunch of unsolicited right-wing propaganda. I’ll take my ears and brain elsewhere.

I am so so thankful to have found this show! It led me to the book I rave about to all of my family and friends, The Wild Diet. The mindset, principles, and tips in this book helped me to lose that stubborn 20 pounds and keep it off. I couldn’t believe how simple and easy it was. I’m not only impressed with the physical results but the mental results from the tips in this podcast. At a time when my job had been very stressful, I’ve realized how important my diet and exercise is when it comes to focus. I can’t even begin to explain the mental clarity I feel day to day, I fee like I have the upper hand or unfair advantage to everyone else by being “in the know” from all of the “underground” leaders in health who come on this show and blow my mind. Lastly, my favorite part is that the cravings are gone!! I look forward to eating veggies and REAL food, and I’m inspired to cook more knowing that I can eat really, REALLY delicious things and not feel guilty. I highly recommend you tune in and get on this bacon train with me!

Abel is great! I love his honesty and transparency. He offers insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!! This show is a must listen!!

Love the approach Abel uses and look forward to his podcasts on my morning runs

I really enjoyed the show. It gave me much needed information and knowledge. Would like more sources for some claims, maybe?

I really appreciate the way Abel interviews so many different people and allows for different views and ideas to be shared on his show. The ads are little much sometimes, but worth it.

Abel and Alison James always share healthy tips and I always want to comment, but as soon as I heard this podcast I just had to thank you for content. Have a great day Ali Schuback

Thank you able and Shaun T for giving me your opinion on racism in this country. That’s why I listen to this podcast!

You would think a podcast about diets would get the terminology correct. Eating plant based is a diet, veganism is a lifestyle. I liked this podcast until the Brian Sanders interview. Brian manically stated all his research was true and no other diet could compare without even giving an example. Abel tried to save him from his rant, then they both trashed plant based diets referring to it as a vegan diet saying it’s dangerous and how could someone sustain a diet with no meat products. Most vegans are vegan for the animals or the planet. The thought of putting the products and by products from the murder or rape of exploited sentient beings into their bodies is disgusting. Throughout this bashing neither man gave any research based evidence as to why a plant based diet is unsustainable or dangerous. They say take what serves you and leave the rest, leaving everything from this garbage interview.

I usually enjoy your show, but Elle Ross was talking about confidence without even taking a breath. It really seemed like SHE is the insecure one. You let her take the reins for more time then I enjoyed. I like your guests, but I have to admit, I mostly like to hear from you. You’re confidence seems genuine & yet humble, easy to listen to (for me) & very digestible. Thank you for your show!! Less guests that take over please!!! 😜

These episodes have such amazing titles with content that I’m looking for, then I listen to the episode and more than half of the episode is irrelevant to the episode. It’s an extremely disappointing podcast, it’s not meant for everyone to do. You have good information...but you don’t title your episodes appropriately and your audience wastes their time bc this isn’t what they are looking for.

I’ve listened to Abel since 2012. A solid podcast and a solid man. I love how he is unafraid to go against the mainstream in an age that makes that exceedingly more challenging. Much love to you, Abel!

A total inspiration as well as educational and learning experience. 5 stars all day long

I’ve rediscovered Able James, his insightful questions of his stimulating guests inspire the listener to refocus on ones total health, and the added benefit of his dynamic voice which reflects his own vibrant health! A pleasure to listen to, thank you for doing what you do, and sharing!

Tough to take health advice from someone claiming the government are “nazis” for asking us to stay inside to prevent the spread of Covid-19

Great Podcast! Not sure why as this show was not about a specific subject but between Abel’s questions and Carl’s outlook and life experience I had to listen twice!

Super simple yet so inspiring!

Love it!

A+++ I ❤️ this pod 5 Stars all day

After finding Fat Burning Man I’ve more or less stopped listening to most of the other health and wellness podcasts. I’ve found more and more that I agree so strongly with Abel’s views on the health industry. His expertise in nutrition, sound advice on exercise, and science backed information on how to live a long and happy life is refreshing and honest. His guests are GREAT and I particularly loved the recent James Lugo episode. You wanna talk about an honest and compelling conversation!! This podcast has it all and more! Thank you Abel (and family) for bringing inspiring and authentic content to the masses. Listener for life here. Best, Kristy Armstrong (Atlanta, GA)

Abel always provides information that I can take action on improving my health. His going off the internet for 4 months was missed. I am so happy he and his wife have recovered from CO poisoning. So what does he do first show back? Provides hope. What a guy!!

If you’re looking for self enrichment then Abel is your guy. Been listening to Abel and all the awesome guests for about a year now. I’ve lost weight and gained strength by taking in some of the advice from this podcast. I’m super grateful for humans like Abel James. Sharing such wealth of information. Thank you.

I’m a fairly new listener and have been scrolling through the past available episodes. So far every episode I have listened to has been very informative and interesting the whole way through. I think the hour time frame works well and Abel does a great job at letting the other individual/expert speak their point. The follow up questions are concise and well prepared which all leads to maximum info obtained by the listener. This podcast has also led me to other great experts and doctors who believe in food, diet and lifestyle as paramount to great health. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and use a lot of this info to improve my health and lifestyle. My wife has hypo-thyroid issues (Hashimotos) and I also take what I learn and discuss with her. Keep up the great work and thank you for doing this!

I was liking an episode until he answered a question saying you should probably be shooting for less than 100g of carbs - LOL. And it’s so much fear-mongering of certain foods. Only have a couple bites of tropical fruit because they are high in sugar??? Wow. I’ll give him credit because he constantly said “in moderation,” which should be the mind set, but not if you are nitpicking the hek out of what are otherwise completely good whole foods. I’ll give it a try and see if his episodes interviewing experts are better advice, but not sure if I would trust his personal experiences as a guide.

This show sadly had Low and superficial questions about mushrooms and the other question is completely unrelated.

This is by far my favorite podcast in the health and fitness genre. It offers great thought provoking discussions in what it means to be “healthy”. The guests all have impressive resumes and backgrounds in their respective fields. What sets this podcast apart is how accessible the information is. Anyone with impressive backgrounds can relay information from their field but if it’s not done in a way for people to digest it’s useless. This is definitely where Abel’s talents as a host/moderator comes in. Also, in reducing these complex ideas and concepts down for the average person, the podcast provides useful tips and insight to incorporate changes into your daily life. Highly recommend this podcast and look forward to the new episodes.

To his core, Abel James, wants to help everyone, in every way, to become the best and healthiest version of themselves. I can not recommend something more then this person and anything he or his wife is involved in. It is life changing.

Just want to say that I enjoy listening to your podcast! My family and friends think I’m weird because I’m interested in health and anti aging. I started training for my 18th marathon and your podcast gets me through the miles! My mother is 86 and refuses medication for her few health issues- all diet! I hope I can convince my family and friends not to follow the “norm”! Thanks Abel!

Don’t take this the wrong way I’ve been happily married for 30 years but you have a very sexy voice....I wouldn’t even care what you talk about but I found a doctor that put me on a Keto diet so I do enjoy the content too :)

I love the podcast but I listen to a lot of podcasts and tend to be months behind so my listening time is valuable. There is so much advertising at the beginning of this podcast that I just skip to about the 10 min mark and usually it’s still not at the show content yet. I never skips ads in other podcasts but in this case the ads are as long as some of the other podcasts that I listen to ads and content. I appreciate that you need to advertise you products but If you could just give a brief summary of the products in a couple of minutes that would be great!

He interviews people who don’t have credible knowledge and experience in many of the topics. This causes rampant misinformation in the podcasts due to the lack of knowledge and the hosts inability to find reliable sources of information.