Abel James
Birthday:
August 23, 1984 in Meredith, New Hampshire, USA
Birth Name:
Abel James Bascom
Height:
175 cm
Abel James is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day Renaissance man. He stars as a celebrity coach on ABC television and has been featured in People Magazine, Wired, Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, and NPR. As host of the #1 podcast in 8+ countries, Fat-Burning Man, Abel has helped millions reclaim their health and perform at their best...
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Abel James is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day Renaissance man. He stars as a celebrity coach on ABC television and has been featured in People Magazine, Wired, Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, and NPR. As host of the #1 podcast in 8+ countries, Fat-Burning Man, Abel has helped millions reclaim their health and perform at their best with cutting-edge science, outdoor workouts, and outrageously good food.Abel has keynoted for the Federal Government, lectured at Ivy League universities, and advised Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Danaher, and Lockheed Martin. A leading voice in new media, Abel was named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness by Greatist in 2015 and 2016, along with Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Deepak Chopra.When his debut cooking app, Caveman Feast, bested The Food Network and Martha Stewart with more than 1,000 5-star reviews in 48 hours, Abel became the first independent publisher to hold Apple's #1 food app and #1 podcast at the same time.Distinguished as a Senior Fellow with Honors from Dartmouth College, Abel created his own curriculum to specialize in brain science, music, and technology. He later published his research in The Musical Brain, which became a #1 Amazon bestseller.Also a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Abel has toured internationally and won several awards in writing and performance arts, including "Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting."Abel lives with his wife in Austin, Texas. He enjoys strong coffee and cheesecake, preferably together. Show less «
Your body is a biochemical marvel. You can literally turn Twinkies into fingernails.
Your body is a biochemical marvel. You can literally turn Twinkies into fingernails.
Keep in mind, the only reason zero-calorie artificial sweeteners don't count as calories or carbs is because they're not technically food - ...Show more »
Keep in mind, the only reason zero-calorie artificial sweeteners don't count as calories or carbs is because they're not technically food - they're chemicals. Show less «
If you think jumping rope is for little girls, it's time to re-watch Rocky.
If you think jumping rope is for little girls, it's time to re-watch Rocky.
Big Food is expected to police itself, which it does just about as well as Wall Street.
Big Food is expected to police itself, which it does just about as well as Wall Street.
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Obviously, there's a conflict of interest between your health and their boardroom meetings, and I think you know which side the executives with $400 haircuts lean. Show less «
If you could put the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of fasting in a pill, you would make billions.
If you could put the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of fasting in a pill, you would make billions.
For decades, "sugar-free" has translated to "known carcinogens that kind of resemble sugar," "fat-free" to "tastes like cardboard," and "nat...Show more »
For decades, "sugar-free" has translated to "known carcinogens that kind of resemble sugar," "fat-free" to "tastes like cardboard," and "natural flavors" to "may or may not contain the anal secretions of beavers." Show less «
Running is more fun when you pretend you're being chased by a tiger.
Running is more fun when you pretend you're being chased by a tiger.
Cheesecake is good for the soul.
Cheesecake is good for the soul.
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended consuming just 60 to 100 grams of net carbs a day, with the rest of your calories coming from fat and prot...Show more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended consuming just 60 to 100 grams of net carbs a day, with the rest of your calories coming from fat and protein. Hard to argue with the Terminator. Show less «
Ignorance isn't bliss when nutrition is concerned.
Ignorance isn't bliss when nutrition is concerned.
Break a sweat every day doing something you love.
Break a sweat every day doing something you love.
Spouting and fermenting grains essentially turns them into tiny, ready-to-eat vegetables that are more easily digested.
Spouting and fermenting grains essentially turns them into tiny, ready-to-eat vegetables that are more easily digested.
If you take the time to befriend a backyard cow, you'll look at your burger differently.
If you take the time to befriend a backyard cow, you'll look at your burger differently.
