Wow…what a week. I tried to take 5 flights just to get to a Mastermind in Vegas—finally rolled in about a day late thanks to a Minnesota snowstorm.

Then straight back into reality with a pile of deadlines waiting for me when I got in late Wednesday.

Good times.

Here's what went down this week.

Newsletters:

• ​David Protein Bar Lawsuit: A deep dive into the David Bars lawsuit that breaks down what’s actually happening with EPG, calories, and real-world physiology, so you can understand what matters (and what doesn’t) for your own nutrition.

Coming up:

• The Phys Flex Cert will open again on Monday, April 20, 2026, for 1 week. Mark your calendars. Much more info coming up.
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• My good buddy Dr. Tommy Wood's massive book “The Stimulated Mind" releases April 21, so check it out at your favorite bookstore. I pre-ordered many months ago, and I am stoked to read it. If you want to stave off cognitive decline, this is for you and your clients.
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• Dr. Tommy's also getting ready for his next Strongman Comp in 2 weeks. If you want to see how I set up his programming and why, hit reply, and if enough people vote, I will put out a video.
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• I'm speaking at the Sport Pharmacy Summit April 10-11th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. CEUs Available: For Dietitians - 8 CEU hours; NSCA - 0.8 CEU
  • Discount code: DRMIKE to receive a special price of $99 (regular price $219). I negotiated a cheap rate for you, and I make nothing off ticket sales. Great lineup below!
    ​Summit 2026 - Sports Pharmacy Network​

Flex Diet Podcast:

• ​Episode 373: The Future of Fitness + Healthcare: Coaches, Blood Work, and Client-Centered Models | Kevin Dineen

Iron Radio:

• ​Protein Quality - The Arnold​

Article of the week:

• ​The Truth About B12 and Cyanocobalamin—Science vs. Internet Myths​

Instagram posts of the week:

• ​Stop wasting time on curls...do this​
• ​UPDATE ON COLIN - a 21-year-old U.S. Citizen with an intellectual disability who was picked up by DHS.
• ​HIIT vs steady cardio for fat loss​

Gym Tune of the Week: Lamb of God “St Catherine’s Wheel”

I'm loving their new album in the gym! Wahooo! Great new single here. As you know, I am a huge LOG fan. Fun fact - I saw Randy in his first band before LOG at Milwaukee Metal Fest over 2 decades ago.

My buddy from the music industry, The Rev David J Ciancio, said I had to see these guys play live, and they did not disappoint. Randy ran back and forth on the tiny stage like a crazy animal, barking into the mic while a half-burned cig stuck to his lower lip for half the set. It looked like he superglued it there. Hahaha.

I am stoked to see LOG live this Tuesday with The ‘bog, Fit for an Autopsy, Kublai Kahn, TX too - what a line up as I love all those bands. Leg Wed will be harsh, hahaha.

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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