Paul Snodgrass

🧠 Fasting vs. Starvation: What’s the Difference?

April 2, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Digestion, Energy, Fasting, Insulin, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

Fasting is safe. Starvation is not. When I first began fasting, I’ll be honest—I was nervous. I grew up hearing things like, “If you skip meals, your body will go into starvation mode!” So I thought...

Glucagon: The Fat-Burning Hormone That Works Opposite of Insulin

April 1, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Digestion, Energy, Exercise, Fasting, Hormones, Insulin, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

Your body knows how to burn fat. It just needs the right signals. One of those signals is a powerful hormone called glucagon. It’s like a switch that tells your body, “Hey, it’s time to use...

How Sleep Affects Metabolism and Weight Loss

March 31, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Digestion, Energy, Exercise, Fasting, Hormones, Insulin, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

When it comes to losing weight and improving our health, we often talk about exercise and diet, but one crucial piece of the puzzle tends to be left out: sleep. It’s easy to underestimate its...

Metabolism and Aging: Why It Slows Down—and How You Can Fire It Back Up

March 30, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Digestion, Energy, Exercise, Fasting, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

Have you ever felt like your body just doesn’t “burn” the way it used to? You're not alone. As we get older, things slow down—including our metabolism, the engine that keeps us going...

Week 12 – Holding the Line, Even When Motivation Fades

March 28, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Energy, Fasting, Insulin, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth

The weeks are getting easier. Not because life is easier—but because I’m stronger. At work, I’m starting to feel like my old self again. Muscle memory is back. I can lift, move, and stay...

Fasting vs. Caloric Restriction: Which Is More Effective for Weight Loss?

March 27, 2025
Digestion, Energy, Fasting, Hormones, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Water, Weight Loss

When I started trying to lose weight, I kept hearing about fasting and caloric restriction. Both seemed popular. Both promised results. But I needed something I could stick with long-term...

Hydration and Metabolism: How Water Supports Digestion, Energy, and Hormones

March 26, 2025
Digestion, Energy, Hormones, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Water, Weight Loss

When I first started paying attention to my health, I focused a lot on what I was eating. But I didn’t think much about what I was drinking. That was a mistake. Water isn’t just something we...

Why Some People Struggle with Keto Adaptation — and How to Fix It

March 25, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Fasting, Insulin, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

Have you ever started the keto diet and felt like your body just didn’t get the memo? You hear people talk about it like it’s magic — clear thinking, weight loss, and more energy than...

Keto vs. Carnivore: Which One Burns More Fat?

March 24, 2025
Carnivore Diet, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

I’ve been on a health journey for a while now. Along the way, I’ve tried a lot of things to lose weight, get stronger, and feel more alive. Two of the most powerful tools I’ve found? The...

Fasting and Longevity: How Going Without Food Could Extend Your Life

March 23, 2025
Fasting, Insulin, Metabolism, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Weight Loss

I used to think that eating less just meant being hungry. But I’ve come to see it differently. Fasting isn’t about going without—it’s about giving your body space to heal. Over the last few months...