The real skill nobody teaches

Published about 3 hours ago • 1 min read

Most people know what works.

Protein helps.
Calories matter.
Sleep matters.
Training matters.

That’s not the bottleneck.

The bottleneck is knowing when to stop doing the thing that used to work.

Every intervention has a lifespan.

Protein increases satiety, until intake drops too far.
Low-carbZ improve glycemic control, until training quality degrades.
Fasting improves fuel partitioning, until recovery collapses.

The real coaching skill isn’t knowing what lever exists.

It’s knowing when to let go of it.

This is why experienced coaches look calm.

They’re not calmer because they care less.
They’re calmer because they’re not emotionally attached to tools.

They understand that physiology is responsive, not obedient.

The Flex Diet trains that judgment.

That’s the part no certification advertises.
And the part that actually keeps coaches in the game.

Don’t take my word for it. Here's what Jennifer Metituk from Canada had to say:

"Any nutrition geeks out there want to know how to get the most out of your metabolism?

This course is a science-based approach to how our metabolism works, and ultimately every 'diet' out there is made obsolete by following what Dr Mike T Nelson has put together.

Not all or nothing, not low-fat high carb or high carb low fat.... just healthy metabolism = healthy. The course was full of great info and clear actions." ~ Jennifer

https://miket.me/fdc

Much love,
Dr Mike

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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag
Mike T Nelson is a Ph.D. and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

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