Let me hit you with a hard truth: most nutrition coaching fails because it’s fragile.

It’s not because the science doesn’t work.
It’s not because people don’t try.
It’s because too many systems ignore the actual human part of the equation — and that’s when everything falls apart.

Think about it:
You’ve seen the “perfect plans” everywhere.

• The “carb cycling cures everything” guys.
• The “protein-only-no-carb” cult.
• The “fast for 16 hours and be invincible” crowd.

But the real issue?

These systems crumble when life happens.

You know what happens when you throw people into a rigid “perfect plan” and expect them to follow it in the real world?

Nothing.

Here’s what most systems fail to see: they’re designed for robots, not for real people with real problems.

I’m not saying the science is wrong — it’s just incomplete.

It’s about a system that wasn’t built to handle human complexity.

This isn’t about suffering more to find results and just white knuckle it harder as your only solution...
…It’s about learning to manage the mess — both your clients’ and your own.

Let me give you a real-world example:
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Chad K., an elite coach who has worked with athletes for decades, implemented what he learned from the Flex Diet Cert and said:
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​“The principle of leverage gave me a quantifiable structure of what to focus on first. Since implementing it, I’ve lost fat, gained strength, and refined how I coach.”

It’s about flexibility, not rigidity.

The Flex Diet Cert isn’t about giving you a “one-size-fits-all” prescription for everyone who walks through your door.
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It’s about learning to read the room, using the right intervention at the right time, and knowing when to pull back so your clients don’t burn out.

Flexibility in coaching isn’t about throwing out everything and starting fresh every month.

It’s about understanding that the person in front of you is not a macro equation to solve.

They’re a human being with stress, sleep, energy, and life dynamics that matter.

This is why the Flex Diet Cert works — because it teaches you how to apply the right interventions, in the right order, for the right person.

The tools are there — you just need to know when to pull them out.

Tomorrow at 7 am PST, the fast-action bonuses go away.

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Much love,
Dr Mike

PS: If you’re tired of systems that break when the client hits real-life stress, this system will give you exactly what you need. Bonus: a $250 1-1 private call at no cost to you. The deadline is tomorrow at 7 am PST.

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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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