Today Michael is answering the following questions from Two Percent readers:
What’s your opinion on the health effects of drinking, and if I’m drinking too much, how do I stop?
How can I get really fit in one year?
Here’s why these questions matter.
The alcohol question:
The debate over the health effects of alcohol is hotter than ever.
Many health influencers now say you should have a zero-tolerance policy with alcohol, meaning any amount of alcohol is bad and not good for your health.
I disagree.
I think some amount of alcohol can actually be health-promoting—but the amount of alcohol we drink and context we drink it in is what determines whether it’s health or not.
We’ll also explain how to think about not drinking if you think you drink too much.
The current medical literature describes substance abuse as a “brain disease.” But I think that’s wrong. Rather, I think it’s a signal that needs to be unpacked.
The getting fit in a year question.
I’m going to do you one better: I’ll explain how to get fit in six month.
This matters because, if you’re currently sedentary, getting fit is one of the best things you can do for health and longevity.
But people new to fitness often go about it wrong.
I’ll explain a six month action plan that’ll get you fit. Really fit. I’ve seen it work on many people.
Below you also find a short template for how to approach this.
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