How I Target Visceral Fat With Lithium Orotate and Strategic Training
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about my physique and how I maintain it, particularly from Sebastian who works with the Teranode group. He was curious about the lithium orotate supplement I've mentioned in previous videos, so I thought I'd share my complete approach to targeting visceral fat - the most dangerous type of fat in our bodies.
First, let me explain why visceral fat matters so much. Unlike the subcutaneous fat that sits just under your skin (which might affect your appearance but isn't necessarily harmful), visceral fat wraps around your internal organs like your heart and liver. This is the fat that's associated with inflammation, disease risk, and accelerated aging. You can look relatively lean and still have dangerous amounts of visceral fat.
I first learned about lithium orotate from Dr. Sean O'Meira when I was following the Warrior Diet. As someone who's naturally very hyperactive and high-energy, I started taking it primarily for its calming effects - it helps me stay focused, balanced, and less reactive to stressors. But what surprised me was noticing my physique tightening up without changing anything else about my routine.
My training approach is unconventional but incredibly effective. I only do high-intensity workouts approximately every six days (yes, just once a week), alternating between push and pull routines. I'm talking about one brutally intense set per exercise - heavy squats for 7-8 reps, incline press to failure, standing press, deadlifts, and so on. It's consolidated training inspired by Mike Mentzer with some band work I learned from John Jaquish.
The key distinction I want to emphasize is between aerobic and anaerobic activity. I do get my steps in every day - about 3.5-4 miles of walking - because that's what our bodies are designed to do. But I never jog or do traditional cardio. Instead, I do 1-3 sprint sessions weekly - 4-5 all-out 50-60 yard dashes or vertical jump training. This is pure anaerobic work that triggers completely different hormonal and metabolic responses than steady-state cardio.
Perhaps the most transformative aspect of my approach has been consistent intermittent fasting. For over 800 consecutive days, I haven't eaten anything before 5:00 PM. This is non-negotiable for me now. When your eating window is compressed like this, you gain incredible awareness about what you're consuming. I generally eat the same foods each day (with occasional exceptions for social meals), which removes decision fatigue and ensures I'm getting consistent nutrition.
I've experimented extensively with different diets, including strict carnivore/lion diet. While that approach can be incredible for addressing specific health issues (especially inflammatory conditions), I've found that a more balanced diet works best for maintenance once you've achieved optimal health. The key indicator I watch for is mucus production - if you're constantly dealing with phlegm or mucus issues, that's a clear signal something in your diet isn't working for you.
Alongside lithium orotate (I use the KAL brand purchased from a local health store, never Amazon), I also take NAC to support glutathione production. These supplements, combined with my training and fasting protocol, have been remarkably effective at keeping visceral fat at bay.
I should mention that last year I tried dry fasting once (no food or water) at the recommendation of Waters Above. It was possibly the most challenging thing I've ever done, largely because of my coffee addiction. While incredibly effective, I'm not planning to repeat it anytime soon - I'm just not ready to give up my daily coffee!
The results speak for themselves. I'm in better shape than guys half my age at the gym, and I've done it all drug-free. My approach isn't about vanity - though feeling confident in your physique is certainly a nice benefit. It's about optimizing health from the inside out by targeting the fat that actually threatens your longevity.
Check out the full video here.
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