61 | How To Begin Optimizing Your Diet with Dr. Mike T. Nelson

Feel like you’ve tried every diet in the book and nothing seems to work? Then you don’t want to miss out on this interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson – research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility  and heart rate variability, online trainer, professor, and creator of the “Flex Diet Certification” – as he explains how you can start increasing your metabolism today.  Dr. Mike T. Nelson breaks down what metabolic flexibility is and how to simplify your diet needs.  He also dives into the benefits of fasting, how to properly work up to a fasting schedule, and who fasting is best for.  You don’t want to miss out on this informative interview with knowledgeable Dr. Mike T. Nelson. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson: @drmiketnelson 02:23 – Dr. Nelson’s work background and current studies 04:02 – Dr. Nelson’s reason behind doing what he does 05:59 – What the “Flex Diet” encompasses and why Dr. Nelson created it 11:03 – What metabolic flexibility means, why it's important, and how you can start exploring it 16:43 – Personal experience of Dr. Nelson training giving nutritional advice to a client 19:45 – Differences between Dr. Nelson training men versus women 25:56 – How people can start fueling themselves to benefit their metabolic flexibility 32:38 – Supplements and Dr. Nelson’s recommendations About Dr. Mike T. Nelson: Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, faculty member at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, kiteboarder, and (somewhat incongruous) heavy-metal enthusiast. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, lifting odd objects, reading research, and kiteboarding as much as possible. Items mentioned in this episode include: Dr. Nelson’s Website: www.miketnelson.com Dr. Mike's Flex Diet: https://flexdiet.com Dr. Mike's Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.ck.page/newsletter Dr. Mike's Flex Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flex-diet-podcast/id1488376804 To learn more about Dr. Mike T. Nelson in the full show notes: https://jen.health/podcast/61