MI Take

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By: Brad Dieter

MI Take is a podcast from Macros Inc that discusses current events in nutrition, the business side of the health and fitness industry, and a little of everything in between.

Avalanches and Pearls EP 201
#201
02/04/2025

On this episode of the podcast we talk about how to ensure that small problems in your life create value and not destruction. Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Changing the World Starts with One With Connor Rhodes EP 200
#200
01/24/2025

On this episode of the podcast we are fortunate enough to sit down and have a conversation with the one and only Connor Rhodes were we talk about the power of changing one life at a time. Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


The Day After a Bad Day EP 199
#199
01/23/2025

On this episode of the podcast we talk about how to respond to a bad day or a bad moment and why it is one of the most important skills you will ever develop. Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Underreporting Calorie Intake EP 198
#198
01/16/2025

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the recent paper published in Nature Food about underreporting calorie intake and Peloton and Beach Body massively shifting their business models. Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


We GET To Do Hard Things EP 197
#197
01/09/2025

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Ushering in a New Era: EP 196
#196
12/24/2024

On this episode of the podcast we give you a major update on the future of the show and...announce the launch of a new show!Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


You Can't Burn Infinite Calories with Dr Eric Trexler EP 195
#195
09/28/2024

I am joined by Dr Eric Trexler for a deep dive into  some of the reasons why we struggle to lose weight even when we increase our physical activity and how our bodies evolved to constrain our overall energy expenditure. 

Here are the core themes of the discussion:

Constrained Energy Expenditure Model:

Dr. Eric Trexler explains the constrained energy model, which shows that even with high levels of physical activity, total energy expenditure doesn’t increase indefinitely. This model is seen in both highly sedentary and physically active populations.

Energy Compensation in Weight Loss...


All About Supplements EP 194
#194
09/19/2024

On this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive into supplements, including creatine, caffeine, beta-alanine, collagen, and a host of other popular supplementsVisit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Diabetes Remission EP 193
#193
09/12/2024

[0:00] - Introduction

[0:43] - Effect of Weight Loss on Diabetes Remission

[5:13] - Trends in Sugar and Non-Sugar Sweetener Intake

[14:53] - The Reasons People Struggle to Gain Muscle

[23:15] - Being "Balanced" is a Lie

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Is Exercise Useless for Fat Loss EP 192
#192
08/29/2024

[0:00] - Introduction

[0:43] - Is Exercise Useless for Weight Loss

[15:38] - Ultra Processed Foods

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Nature Versus Nurture: Genetics and Obesity EP 191
#191
08/25/2024

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Dylan Miller to talk about the genetics of obesity and how our environment shapes how we gain and lose body weight. Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Coffee Saves Your Brain EP 190
#190
08/22/2024

[0:00] - Intro

[0:42] - Fish Oil and Heart Disease

[5:53] - BREAKING NEWS! COFFEE SAVES YOUR BRAIN!

[9:30] - The Built Environment and Obesity

Prevalence MapFood Intake MapPhysical Activity Map

[16:38] - Coaching is About Being the Best Version of Yourself

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All About Calories EP 189
#189
08/18/2024

On this episode of the podcast Dylan Miller joins us to talk all about calories!Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Putting Energy Balance to the Test EP 188
#188
08/15/2024

[0:00] - Introduction

[0:40] - Tests of Energy Balance

[1:12] - Energy Manipulation and Direction and Magnitude of Weight Loss/Gain

[1:48] - Bortz 1968 paper

[2:41] - Bouchard et al. 1990 Paper

[4:23] - Direct Manipulations of Dietary Factors

[9:38] - Covert Energy Losses and Energy Balance (SGLT paper 1 and 2)

[12:58] - Patience and Consistency

Stubbs and Prentice Citations

Stubbs R J, Prentice A M (1993). The effect of covertly manipulating the dietary fat:carbohydrate ratio of isoenergetically dense diets on ad lib intake in 'free- living' humans. Proceedings ofthe Nutrition...


Building Strength Vs Building Muscle EP 187
#187
08/10/2024

On this special episode of the podcast we talk about the difference between building strength and building muscle.Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Why Diets Work and Why They Break EP 186
#186
08/08/2024

[0:00] Introduction

[0:40] - Diet Archetypes

[3:27] - The Efficacy of Different Diets and Diet Archetypes

[7:25] - How Diets Work

[17:00] - Why Diets Work Until They Stop Working

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The Skinny on Insulin Resistance EP 185
#185
08/02/2024

 [0:00] - Intro

[0:42] - Introducing Insulin and What it Does

[6:00] - Primer on Insulin Resistance

[11:10] - How Prevalent is Insulin Resistance Actually

[13:00] - Do I Need a Specific Diet to Improve Early Insulin Resistance

[15:00] -  The Benefits of Exercise on Insulin and Glucose

[17:10] - Are Glucose Spikes from Eating a Bad Thing?

[19:15] - Should You Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

[22:20] - PCOS and Insulin Resistance

[25:20] - How Does Insulin Resistance Show Up on Lab Work?

[27:25] - Birth Control and In...


The Last 5 Pounds...EP 184
#184
07/31/2024

[0:00] Intro

[0:42] How to lose that final 5 pounds

[4:05] Body recomp and toning

[9:00] Thrifty metabolism and the constrained energy model

[18:30] Appetite suppressant supplements

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What is Our Upper Limit for Protein? EP 183
#183
07/24/2024

[0:00] - Intro

[0:43] - Upper limits of protein digestion, absorption, and utilization

[9:00] - Effects of protein on weight loss and fat loss

[20:45] - Application of these concepts in nutrition coaching

 

Studies Cited

Trommelen J, van Lieshout GAA, Nyakayiru J, Holwerda AM, Smeets JSJ, Hendriks FK, van Kranenburg JMX, Zorenc AH, Senden JM, Goessens JPB, Gijsen AP, van Loon LJC. The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans. Cell Rep Med. 2023 Dec 19;4(12):101324. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101324. PMID: 38118410; PM...


Does Fish Oil Affect Genetically Determined Cholesterol? EP 182
#182
07/17/2024

[0:00] Intro

[0:42]. House Keeping

[2:15] Fish oil supplementation modifies the associations between genetically predicted and observed levels of blood lipids.

[8:16] Thermal facial image analyses reveal quantitative hallmarks of aging and metabolic diseases

[13:20] Listener Mail/Q&A

 

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Genetic Obesity Risk EP 181
#181
07/08/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


The Point of No Return EP 180
#180
07/01/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Nutrition and Cancer Risk EP 179
#179
06/26/2024

On this episode of the podcast we discuss nutrition and cancer risk, why its not about the creamer in your coffee, and the the problem with the way most people think about longevity.Visit us at macrosinc.net to enroll in our fitness and nutrition coaching program!


Are Animal Based Meat Alternatives Actually Good for You? EP 188
#178
06/06/2024


 

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for...


Food Noise EP 177
#177
06/03/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Metabolic Adaptation and More EP 176
#176
05/24/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Epigenetic Recalibration EP 175
#175
05/20/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Maximal Value Coaching EP 174
#174
05/15/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Carnivore No More?! EP 173
#173
05/10/2024


 

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for...


Are Nutrition Guidelines Causing Obesity EP 172
#172
05/08/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


New Calorie Calculators EP 171
#169
05/03/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Greens Powder Tactics EP 170
#168
04/29/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Caffeine Genetics EP 167
#167
04/22/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Weight Loss Maintenance Secrets EP 166
#166
04/19/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 33,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


The Myth of Healthy Obesity?? EP 165
#165
04/16/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Keep It Simple EP 164
#164
04/12/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


Diabetes Primer EP 163
#163
04/05/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...


The Skinny on Cholesterol EP 162
#162
04/02/2024

 1/1/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our...


Is a Little Alcohol Safe? EP 161
#161
03/29/2024


 

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for...


Dieting and Your Biological Clock EP 160
#160
03/25/2024

Show Sponsor: Hey  Everyone, It’s Brad here, before we get started with the show just wanted to take a minute and let you know about our coaching program we run here at Macros Inc. We believe that every person on the planet deserves to live their healthiest and best life. A qualified nutrition coach and personal trainer can be the key to living that life. At Macros Inc we provide fully customized 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and online personal training that has changed the lives of 7,000 people and counting. We offer a two week free trial for our nutrition coa...