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Robert Stelzer & The
„SKINNY RULES“
Interview: Felix Just/Michael Rädel
We all want to be healthy, beautiful and, as a result,
happier. Dr. med. Robert Stelzer of medical health
company preventiva reveals what you can do to achieve
these goals.
The Skinny Rules are a bit reminiscent of the
eating habits of our ancestors: berries, nuts,
meat – but also a day without meat. And a lot
of movement…
The rules are just as valid today as they were
100,000 years ago. The body and metabolism
function as they did then. In this respect, there
are generally applicable rules that you should
adhere to if you want to achieve certain successes
or changes.
Why is breakfast so important?
Some people believe that you should start
the day on an empty stomach. Others – like
me – think that you should start the day with a
certain amount of calories, that help for example
to prevent hunger pangs during the day.
There is also something called the carbohydrate
combustion problem that can occur if you
don’t supply something to the body in time, i.e.
in the morning. Everyone is different of course,
but if you want to keep up a level of stability in
everyday life, you should start the day with a
conscious breakfast.
How strictly do you have to adhere to the
Skinny Rules in order to achieve success in
the long run?
Every metabolism is different. For some people
it is quick and easy, others have to be very
tough on themselves. The rules help to make
goals easier to achieve.
Can you get and stay slim without exercising?
It is believed that diet is responsible for 70%
of a lean body, so you can say that in theory.
But whether you are also physically fit is a
different story.
What role does sleep play in achieving fitness
goals?
We experience maximum regeneration during
sleep. It’s also when we can burn calories very
effectively without doing anything. A certain
amount of hypoglycaemia and a calorie deficit
also act like a booster for growth hormones.
This fact can be used to burn fat and trigger
regenerative metabolic processes.
And that‘s why you should go to bed hungry?
Exactly. The release of growth hormones is
strongest between 12 noon and 2 am when your
sugar levels are slightly lower, i.e. you have
around 100 milligrams in your blood. (ts,mb)
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