I apologize on the lack of updates here, but tons of stuff I am working on in the background, so blog updates have taken a bit of a hit. I did not want to release some half baked articles just to have something new as quality trumps quantity.

The biggest thing was the release of my Metabolic Flexibility and The TRUTH About Proteins, Fats and Carbs for Fat Loss product release yesterday!

Check at this link here, for the crazy bonus items I have it you act fast!  The program was years in the making and a labor of love, but most importantly I KNOW you will see results from the program!

While I was working on some new articles for you, I had several random things I know you would be interested in; so time for another random update.

1) Biofeedback Testing

I did an article for my friend Chris at Train Better Fitness all about biofeedback training, so check it out below

Biofeedback and  Gym Movement Protocol Interview with Mike T Nelson

You probably will remember Chris from this interview I did with him where we chatted about biofeedback testing (Gym Movement) and his state records in powerlifting.

2) Protein Book Chapter

The book is still under review now and hopefully it will be out later this year entitled “Protein and Strength Athletes: A Sports Nutrition Controversy” (CRC Press, in press).

Jon Mike and I co-wrote a chapter in regards to protein and how it applies to recovery and making weight (fat loss). It is going to be an amazing book in a uber geeky, academic way. Hopefully it will be used in many advanced physiology and nutrition class rooms too.

All the top researchers in the area of protein/ nutrition are in the book from Dr. Layne Norton, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, Dr. Peter Lemon, Dr Bill Campbell, David Barr and many many others that I am forgetting to list here (sorry guys).

This is a step in the right direction of clearing up all the massive confusion out there regarding protein.   Virtually every day I get questions about protein (along with fats and carbs too).  Most of this information is at best confusing and at worst dead wrong!

If you are looking for a short, and highly useful information on how much protein do you need for fat loss based on research, I have a great video for you below:

3) Metabolic Flexibility in the newspaper

I did an interview for a newspaper in New Mexico recently for an article they are working on regards sports nutrition. I got to yap all that topic and Metabolic Flexibility for increased athletic performance and fat loss. Not sure when it will be out, but I will keep you updated.

4) Kevin Neeld Speaks Out

Kudos to Kevin for doing great work and speaking his mind.  Awesome work regarding the job of strength training professionals.

5) The Movement is on TED!

Yes, that TED as in TED talks that are awesome! My good friend an co-creator of the upcoming Biochemistry of Nutrition certification Craig Keaton delivered a TED talk in Texas entitled “Know Thy Self” regarding the best nutrition and exercise for EACH person using a custom approach.

Congrats to Craig (and Brian) from The Movement Dallas studios.

6) How to Squat Without Pain

In case you missed it, I did a video on how to squat without pain.  Their are just a few things that will make a huge difference both in terms of the weight you can use and a reduction in pain!  Of course I recommend testing the squat to make sure it is a good exercise for you first!  Find out how to do that for free HERE.

7) Vacation Baby!

I am so stoked that Jodie and I are off to Tulum Mexico this Sat for a bit.  We are staying in Tulum, Mexico to get in some sun (which I have not seen that bright orange thing in the sky for a long time), relaxation and kiteboarding!!! Whoo ha!    Can’t wait.

Some friend found a great place right on the beach for a good price (it gets cheaper when you pack 16 people into one house). All told there will be 26 nuts down there mainly from Seattle. Awesome!!!

Mexico North Yucatan Tulum Kiteboarding Trip from Johan De Clercq on Vimeo.

Kiteboarding in Tulum

Don’t worry dear reader, as I will have stuff all set to go while I am gone.

Comments

Let me know have ‘em

Rock on

Mike N

PS
This has been a LONG time in the making, both in research done in an actual lab and on my test wabbits; and I am very excited to finally release it!
Metabolic Flexibility and The TRUTH About Proteins, Fats and Carbs <–click here

PPS–If you liked this, help me spread the word by hit the “thumbs up” button below or retweeting by hitting the “retweet”button above!  I really appreciate it!!  Thanks!

I only slept a few hours again last night since I am soooo excited for this!! Check it out below!

Metabolic Flexibility and The TRUTH About Proteins, Fats and Carbs

We all know that you must exercise to stimulate muscle so it positively adapt by being bigger and stronger.

This provides a bigger engine to burn more fat also!

However, if your nutrition is just hap hazard without any plan or system; you will not get the results you deserve!

Research shows that in studies where exercise is highly controlled, BUT nutrition is not even discussed –people barely lost any weight!

I don’t want to see you work so hard for so little when just a few tweaks here and there will result in MASSIVE changes to your body!

If you don’t know the truth about proteins, fats and carbs, you will be working hard with lack luster results.

That is why I am so proud of the new Metabolic Flexibility program that literally was just released a few minutes ago!

Metabolic Flexibility and The TRUTH About Proteins, Fats and Carbs <–click here

Metabolic Flexibility?

It is how proteins, fats and carbs (food that you eat) combine and work in your body to burn body fat and add lean muscle.

I will have tons of information coming on more really cool Metabolic Flexibility items soon too. This is the same topic that I presented to the military’s elite research division DARPA this past November.

If you know anything about DARPA (same division that did founding work on the internet and GPS) you know they are RESULTS driven. They don’t waste time on things that don’t work!

End The Confusion

Every week someone new pops up from nowhere claiming that carbs are now bad, but some other expert says they are ok but only if you eat them at 7:01 because at 8:01 your insulin sensitivity is much worse and you are going to get fat.

Really?

I just heard an interview with an expert yesterday who stated that eating fats and carb at the same time would literally destroy muscle!

I almost spit out my eggs and toast as I heard it (much more on that soon).

It is time to end this confusions and get you the RESULTS you deserve in record time!

Click on the link below

Metabolic Flexibility: Burn That Fat! <–click here

4 Bonus Items!!

To encourage you to take action ASAP, I have put together some limited time bonus items.

I) The first 10  (SOLD out!)
A FREE 30 minute consulting call with me! (Valued at $63)

I normally charge $125 an hour and you will get a full 30 minutes of time to ask me ANY question you want! Just one small tweak can result in a massive result on your end. I’ve had the program for some time now and I’ve done some of the routine in the program.

Combine this with my experience in physiology and working with people just like you, and I know I can help you reach your goals evenfaster!

II) The first 30 people ALSO get (update 17 left)
“The Truth about Sports Supplements” Video Webinar (Valued at $35)

There is so many lies about supplements it is insane! There are some that help at certain times, but there are many that are worthless and hit your pocket book hard!

Discover:
Which ones are useful?
Which ones are bunk?
What does research say?
How you can save tons of money!

III) The first 50 people ALSO get (update 37 left)
“Fat Loss 101 with Adam Glass” Raw Video (Valued at $35)

I worked with Adam with Metabolic Flexibility and he took the ball and ran with it! He loved it so much, it is the system he teaches all his clients at the Movement Minneapolis.
Here is a raw, non edited footage of an entire fat loss seminar he gave there

Discover:
What you really need to know about food
The minimal effective amount
How exercise affects nutrition
Simple tips that you can apply right away

IV) The first 100 people ALSO get (many left!)
“Be A Savvy Consumer: How To Read Research E-Book” by Sean Casey (Valued at $19)

Sean is a man of research and in this wonderful ebook he shows you what you really need to know about reading research

Discover
How to find research in simple steps
Red flags to look for when reading research
Don’t get taken by crazy supplement ads that attempt to use research

Check it out now at below
Metabolic Flexibility and The TRUTH About Proteins, Fats and Carbs

When you pick up your copy from my link here, just email me your receipt to me by hitting reply here to get your bonus! First come first serve, so order now and email me your receipt! Note: this offer only applies to those that pick it up through my link above.

Summary

The time is now and the bonus items will be going very fast, so act now

Comments

Let me know what you by posting a comment below. Any questions on the product or anything ,let me know!

Rock on
Mike N

PS
This has been a LONG time in the making, both in research done in an actual lab and on my test wabbits; and I am very excited to finally release it!
Metabolic Flexibility and The TRUTH About Proteins, Fats and Carbs <–click here

PPS
If you liked this, help me spread the word by hit the “thumbs up” button below or retweeting by hitting the “retweet”button above!  I really appreciate it!!  Thanks!

Adam Glass (note epic beard)

Adam Glass is back at it and he does not mince words. His topic this time around is fat loss.  Sacred cows are being burnt once again.

Why is this on Motivation Monday you ask?

Adam has dropped well over 30 lbs of ugly body fat while getting stronger.

Yes, you can drop fat and not become a smaller, weaker version of your old self.

You must be warned, Adam always tells it like it is too (probably why we get along so well) and today his article is no exception.

If you don’t like foul language and are easily offended, do NOT click the link below.

Manly Fat Loss With Adam Glass <–do NOT click if you are easily offended!

If that does not bother you, click away.

Adam goes into great detail about what he has learned about fat loss and how to be awesome in general.

I am a bit partial to his work since we’ve had many long discussions about fat loss with clients, so I give it two thumbs way up.

This is not your typical fat loss article about how evil carbs are (oh wait, its fats that are evil, right?) and you can just exercise more.

Check it out above

Rock on
Mike N
PS
Major announcement coming in just a few days! You are doing to love it, I guarantee it!! Stay tuned.

Preventing Neurodegeneration and New Eat Stop Eat Contest

New Contest

I did a very cool interview with Brad Pilon of Eat Stop Eat in yesterday’s post.  I know everyone is super busy and the interview is a whole hour long, but I want to give you an incentive to check out the post by having another contest.

Review of Eat Stop Eat: Intermittent Fasting to Lose Body Fat

Starting now until this Friday Jan 15, 2010 at midnight central time, I am going to give away a free copy of my lectures on protein, fat and carbs.  They will take you through all the basics and distill YEARS of info into about 4 hours.  You will get them on MP3 so you can listen to them anywhere.  I will have this product out for sale (at some point soon, silly dissertation work) so you will be getting it WAY in advance.

4 Hour lectures Series: The Truth About Protein, Fats and Carbs: For FREE?

No matter what your goal, you need to know about how protein, carbs and fat affect your performance; from recovery to fat loss. Now you can take time to read all the websites, all the latest research and sift through all the information out there or you can just sit back and listen to a lecture on each one.  Nevermind that most of the information out there is conflicting and you will probably end up confused!

The lectures are from an Advanced 12 Week Nutrition online course I did this past summer; so you get to hear live questions being answered. The sound quality is good, but nothing stellar as I did not initially planned to release it; but after getting numerous questions about are fats evil, too many carbs will make my fat, too much protein will destroy my kidneys; I decided to release them and clear up some massive confusion.

Value: a normal hour of my time is currently $110 an hour x 4 hours = $440, you will get it for free IF you are selected!

• 1 lecture on protein
• 1 lecture on carbohydrates
• 1 lecture on fats
• All on MP3 to put on your ipod

Here is some feedback from the overall course that each person paid $300 for a full 12 week course (you are just getting the first 3 weeks)

Seriously, it was most invaluable.

Was it worth the money?  Absolutely.  Very thorough. I would sign up again for the same topic or similar ones.  Keep me on your list please if that happens.

Jeanne Petrick, Chicago, IL

Occupation:  Pilates Instructor

Was it worth the money? Yes

Mike is very up-to-date with current literature and research

Tom Gallo Grinnell, Iowa

Occupation Physical Therapist

Was it worth the money? Yes.  It motivated me to probe more detailed into the material  to ask questions that were not perhaps covered in the reading material.

No matter how much you know about nutrition  ( I have some background) , a person can continue to learn and benefit from others who have studied and researched the same subject.  Also, you are genuinely interested in assisting, answering questions and your sincerity comes across.  I feel I have a great resource in you now and I could write to you at anytime and ask questions, etc.

Carrie Strom  Tucson, Arizona

Occupation— co owner of baseball academy  www.gabriels.biz

All you have to do is read the post and make a comment on the blog.  Make sure to enter your email address when you place your comment so that I can reach you.

After all comments are placed by midnight this Friday, I will then randomly pick one person as the winner and email them the product for free!

How Do I Potentially Win A Copy?

For a few minutes of your time to learn about some cool stuff you may win a free product.  Go to the post right now by clicking below, leave a comment, and you may win!  Feel free to pass it around to all your friends.

Review of Eat Stop Eat: Intermittent Fasting to Lose Body Fat

What If I Don’t Win, Can I Buy A Copy?

If you don’t win and still want to buy a copy, email me by clicking HERE.

Preventing Neurodegeneration

As you know I am a huge neuroscience geek and am convinced that the concept of brain neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to undergo physical changes) will have HUGE impacts to fitness, sports performance and overall health.

Dr. Bryan Walsh over at Precision Nutrition had a great article on Preventing Neurodegeneration that just came out, so check it out below.

Preventing Neurodegeneration

by Bryan Walsh

Take a moment and think about an elderly person you know.

* How well do they taste or smell their food?

* How good is their memory?

* How well can they balance or walk?

* How healthy is their digestion?

If they haven’t aged gracefully, chances are they can’t do any of those things very well. And you can thank their brain function for these symptoms of degeneration.

Anti-Aging Gone Wrong

The degree to which the elderly can perform normal daily activities is directly related to the amount of brain degeneration they’re experiencing in their twilight years. In fact, the anti-aging movement has it completely wrong. It’s not about hormones. It is about brain function.

When your brain stops functioning, your body stops functioning. And conversely, the healthier your brain, the healthier your digestion, your response to stress, your hormones and your response to exercise.

In this article, we’ll provide a broad overview of a very complex system in the body, the brain. Plus, we’ll share some ways of nutritionally improving your brain function today.

Your Brain – The Basics

Your brain is a vital organ that helps run every other system in our body. For example, 90% of the brain stem’s output goes into something called the pontomedulary reticular formation, which stimulates the vagus nerve.

Uh, what?

Well, that’s just a fancy way of saying that 90% of your brain’s output directly impacts activities such as digestion, gastrointestinal motility, enzyme production and salivation, and other parasympathetic activities.

read this rest at Precision Nutrition by clicking HERE.

Rock on

Mike T Nelson

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