A funny thing happens when people first encounter metabolic flexibility.

They hear the term and immediately sprint toward the sexy parts.

Carb cycling.
Ketones.
Fasted training.
Fuel switching like a metabolic DJ.

And I get it. I really do. Those are the parts that make you feel like you’re finally doing something sophisticated.

But here’s the part nobody wants to hear:

If you start there, you’re already behind.

Every time.

At the cellular level, metabolic flexibility is boring before it’s impressive.

If protein intake is inadequate or inconsistent, everything downstream becomes fragile:
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Your weights in the gym feel like gravity went up two notches.
CarbZ turn into emotional landmines
Your recovery drops like bitcoin.

Protein isn’t exciting.
It doesn’t sell books.
It doesn’t make people feel hardcore nowadays.

…But physiologically, it’s the floor and that is why it is the first of 8 interventions in the Flex Diet Cert.

That’s not ideology. That’s biochemistry doing what biochemistry does.

This is why the Flex Diet doesn’t start with clever tricks, GooRoo nonsense or the need to shove a red light where the sun don’t shine.

It starts with the unglamorous work of stabilizing your physiologic system.

Only then does flexibility mean anything.

That single ordering decision is the difference between a framework and a collection of hacks.

I would love to see you in the Flex Diet Cert for the entire system of nutrition for better body comp, mo’ muscle and performance.

Details below

​https://miket.me/fdc​

Much love and met flex,
Dr Mike

PS: Here is Nastya from Russia, who had this to say about the FDC:

“Never say never, but I’m pretty sure this cert is my last one in the nutrition physiology field… I spent 3 years following Dr. Mike’s work and feel kinda stupid that it took me so long to take on this course. If I did it earlier, it would save me from a lot of mistakes...

...I recommend this course to everyone who wants to give his knowledge a solid structure and learn how to transform physiology into simple actions. Because this is what coaches must do and provide clients with on a daily basis.
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​Simple actions backed by real science.”- Nastya, Trainer (Russia)

​https://miket.me/fdc​

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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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