Chris Kruger returns to Peak Human for an electrifying, no-nonsense breakdown of why the calorie paradigm is broken, how hormone health is the real foundation of lifelong fitness, and what he calls the “Forever Jeans” formula — a simple, powerful way to track your health without lab work or complex diagnostics.
In this episode, host Brian Sanders returns after an eight-month hiatus with an update on his documentary 'Food Lies' and a deep dive conversation with fitness expert Chris Krueger. They discuss the myths surrounding diet and exercise, emphasizing the importance of natural hormone optimization over artificial supplementation like TRT. Krueger outlines a holistic approach to health that targets core strength, mobility, balance, and proper nutrition. The conversation also covers practical, actionable insights for achieving optimal health and fitness without the need for extensive gym workouts or rigid diet plans. The episode concludes with practical tips, such as leveraging whole foods and natural supplements like oyster capsules, to naturally boost essential hormones.
Show notes:
00:00 Intro – What’s New with Brian Sanders & Food Lies
02:15 Hormone Optimization Over TRT – Why Natural Matters
04:25 The Forever Jeans Formula – Waist-to-Height Ratio Simplified
08:55 Hormones vs. Willpower – Why You’re Not Broken, the System Is
14:40 You Don’t Need a Gym – The 14-Minute Workout That Changes Lives
21:10 Hunger Means Hunter – Rethinking Hunger, Leptin, and Satiety
28:00 The Leptin Trigger – Why Protein is the Key to Real Satiety
33:00 Snacks Are for Fat Kids? – Fasting, Insulin, and Hormonal Wins
35:00 The Flywheel of Hormonal Momentum vs. the Spiral of Willpower
44:20 How Women Can Optimize Naturally – Fat Loss and the 28-Day Cycle
48:00 The Billionaire with a Heart Attack – A Cautionary Tale
55:00 Helpful vs. Unhelpful Foods – A Simpler Way to Think About Diet
01:02:00 The Fitness Industry’s Scam – What Really Works
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