Why Dr. Mike Israetel Changed His Mind on Fat Loss Strategies, Fasting & Blood Sugar

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

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[@TheNutmegStitcher]

Fasting broke my food obsession. Now food is just food. Stopped craving junk food. Calms my brain. No trouble working out fasted. I do love it.

[@CarlosRayNorris1979]

I agree and follow the same mindset.. I break my fast and consume high protein and fiber meals. Keeps me lean and mean. I eat now just for nutritional necessity. 18/6 weekend, 20/4 work days.

[@erinodonnell386]

Same. Not intermittent fasting and not often but it really clears my head. Every time I start a fat loss phase, and occasionally throughout if I start feeling crave-y I’ll do a 24 hour fast and remind myself that being a little hungry for a little while just isn’t a big deal.

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

Fasting has become a new obsession. The obsession for lack. I like Mike, he teaches you how to have the best of both worlds 😜

[@no_regerts5176]

I use fasting to recalibrate. It resets my sense of taste and I don’t crave more “flavorful” foods. It also tips the balance of power from impulse to my mind. I have fasted for up to 9 days to prove my mind is stronger than my impulses.

[@escapegulag4317]

​​@@iamwhoyousayiam6773thats like saying quitting porn is an obsession. Are you ok bro?

[@timflint25]

It's crazy Thomas has Mike on today, I just started watching Mike A TON the last few weeks. He's HILARIOUS and pretty informative

[@jordanxfile]

So true 🦾💪

[@NightFlight1973]

@@jordanxfile "There are some things MORALLY you can't get out of a couch". 🤣

[@Cekatu]

Does he have a channel?

[@ArthurMorgansDeadHorse]

​@@CekatuRenaissance periodization

[@Behindthejab]

@@CekatuRenaissance Periodization. He is a treasure trove of info, and also funny.

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

I listened so far for 5 minutes and 47 seconds and Mike hasn't sworn once. 😮 I actually didn't think he could do that.

[@Mikeztarp]

Technically, you can't hear him swear one f**king time in this video. ;)

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

@@Mikeztarp True. But he didn't even get bleeped out for 5:47, which I thought was amazing. Then the real Mike came out soon afterwards.

[@mantorok09]

lol yeah and then the next 50:00 minutes it’s like “oh hey, there’s the Mike we all know” 😂

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

@@mantorok09 Well at least he tried. 😜

[@matthewj9832]

They beeped it out

[@DaveinKC]

I signed up for RP hypertrophy app after getting back into weightlifting at 43. It has really helped me, giving me a structure for workouts. Dr Mike is the man…and he’s hilarious. I swear this isn’t Dr Mike posting..lol

[@YJakane]

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[@alexanderabrashev1366]

Sus 🤨🤨

[@allanuespinozamontero3227]

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[@predragpesic5953]

Hmmm 🤔🤔🤨🤨

[@WillMcc_WriterGoblin]

Clearly its Dr Mikes butler posting this.

[@DavidHRolex]

Thomas and Dr.Mike ……easy watch!! Thank you both! I’m down over 100 pounds in the last year thanks to knowledge and expertise from people like these 2. God Bless you all!!!!!

[@RLeeErmy]

Sweet! I'm down 93 lbs! Can't wait to see where we go in 2024!

[@DavidHRolex]

@@RLeeErmy Yessssss! Just takes consistency and not giving up! best of luck!

[@zoebas12]

Keep up the good work!

[@jacobclausen5656]

That’s fucking amazing work! That’s really really impressive

[@Sacarat]

Wow. That is fantastic. Congrats.

[@Starless85]

Thomas, resubscribing, mad respect for following your learning and not just sticking in the low carb space to placate your fans. We need more people willing to change their minds as they learn.

[@carbon20xide]

Thomas, I just want you to know I started water fasting because of your channel. I started ketosis because of your channel. And I am down 60 pounds from my heaviest because of your information. Thank you.

[@Starless85]

The fact Thomas is interviewing Mike Israetel shows how far Thomas has come. Respect.

[@Benjamin-pb6jo]

Dr Mike Israetel

[@SM_RD]

Guests on the show have been top notch lately. Thomas DeLauer starting out as a low-carb fitness guru (little bit of zealotry) to a scientific minded individual with a nuanced approach is awesome to see.

[@KmusikOne]

Yeah, we get to see all the bogus "science." This Doctor is fat and wrong.

[@JTguitarlessons]

It's been really cool, I really respect that he's been willing to accept the evidence based perspective as he's come along.

[@RKO1988]

More like one market got over saturated and non profitable so he switched to another

[@reehan1995]

@@RKO1988 so cynical lol

[@RKO1988]

@@reehan1995 like ur mum

[@whatszup1206]

Just found out about Dr. Mike just recently and his humor in the way he describes his topics is fire! keeps me engaged.

[@tonybinder9392]

We need more people like this in the strength and wellness space. Not dogmatic in the beliefs and truly want what’s best for people. Fun to hear Thomas joking along with Dr. Mike this was great!

[@brlamb5]

It's funny because Thomas was one of the main reasons I started out my weight loss or health journey with a keto diet, even though I had skimmed through the RP audiobook at that time. Now, I've based my nutrition more around RP and find it way more sustainable, approachable, and so much less restrictive. Not to bash keto, it worked for me when I was severely overweight and not at all physically active. When I started adding training and exercise, though, I just could not stick to keto for any significant amount of time. I'll take my oats, fruit, and eat my cake, too.

[@sarasmr4278]

I had much the same experience. Working out fasted was fantastic - until it wasn't. My fitness and activity level hit the point where I need the carbs because I'm going to burn them, and my liver can't keep up. And yes, eating is annoying! I feel like a toddler always making sure I have my snacks. But it turns out food gives you energy. Who knew?

[@brittany7573]

I love Dr. Mike! I have been watching him for almost a year now. He has the best humor. He is truly a joy to learn from. I'm glad you matched his energy and his humor. I have noticed other health influencers have struggled to catch his humor and take things personally.

[@darksavior1187]

Exercise and resistance training does more for autophagy even than fasting. So fasting isn't bad, but its not the exclusive route to achieving autophagy.

[@toddupchurch1028]

Best comment here

[@easyox77]

Yes it is

[@reuterss306]

Also people dont really understand that our body not just boosts certain states from 0-100%. Autophagy is severely overrated and the whole idea of 16 hour fasting windows is based on a study with mice, which have a way faster metabolism than us. For real autophagy benefits you probably would have to fast several days...but this comes with other problems, so IF this is a healthy approach heavily depends on every persons own situation.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

@@reuterss306. It’s about 2-3 days of fasting for autophagy. Your HGh levels spike to insane levels too

[@spidavenom4]

Depends on what you want out of it. If you want it more for detoxing and cellular regeneration than fasting is the best. If you want it more for muscle to replace fat that working out is the best. A big dummy would just find a way to balance the two.

[@Calaman345]

" Sometimes eating is annoying. " M. Israetel Yes yes yes!!!!!

[@PumkpinSpiceAvery]

This was the exact moment in my life that I decided some people really are built different. Literally not even once for me.

[@Rednada88]

@@PumkpinSpiceAverythe people that feel this way don't eat processed food and have to eat upwards of 5-6 thousand calories a day. Eating 5-6k of clean calories is a chore.

[@Scion15]

​@@Rednada88it's not just bodybuilders. Regular people can have big issues with appetite and just not enjoying eating.

[@jtdenton1483]

It's them damn orals

[@AllisterCaine]

​@@Scion15i am taking bupropion and shit... I need to force myself to eat. I thought of getting some lowdose cannabis prescribed just because i am not as hungry as i needed to be. Ten years ago i ate for two, more than my 200pd gym buddy who is the same height as me, he was dumbfounded every time. I am glad if i get my protein in and some carbs...

[@radezzientertainment501]

"my balding and depression aside" this man cant miss

[@thetroothhurtz]

Love Dr. Mike...he's what this industry needs. FACTS AND HUMOR!!!

[@sbsnate2312]

Thomas, thank you so much for bringing prominent figures of the YT fitness world to your audience. Although already rich in great content, it makes your channel even richer and your effort is noticeable. Please keep doing this.

[@james-broderick]

Mike's personality is so golden, most people don't know when to take him seriously and when not to. But that just shows us his real character and that he's not hiding anything (other than his hair and depression). lol Love this dude.

[@hanywhiskey]

you can just tell he’s slav. i love him so much cause he’s got that slav attitude but is way more knowledgeable than local fitness influencers

[@themostselfishman]

Wonderful video. Love the knowledge, humility, and humor of Dr. Mike Israeltel.

[@hanywhiskey]

love how he’s confident but not arrogant. super cool dude

[@toeplus1293]

Mikes explanation of MRV just hit me so hard. This is what I’ve been experiencing my entire 6 years of lifting and only realized it a year or two ago. I always had great leg genetics and hit them hard because I was good at it. For years my bench would always stagnate at beginner to intermediate while my squat and deadlift have worked up to elite levels. Now I literally have to stop doing legs besides very light/cardio level to move my upper body numbers. Such a light bulb

[@KevinBurth-db3iv]

I started the carnivore diet September 7th, 10 weeks ago, 70 lbs. overweight. With an Inguinal Hernia. The first 30 days I did cardio, lighter weights (50-60 % of max) to not increase the hernia too much. I lost 22 lbs. Post hernia surgery, October 17th, I was sedentary for 2weeks and back walking on my treadmill day 15. 10 weeks in and I have lost 40 lbs. Amazing. So my own test showed that both together works best for health but a caloric deficit, a 18/6 feeding window and No Carbs works Best. Tried Keto, ok but Carnivore is the best .

[@SpawnQuestGaming]

I love how Mike will say something inappropriate and Thomas will just sit there quietly until he changes the subject and the conversation continues 🤣🤣🤣 makes it even more hilarious

[@tpespos]

lol I’ve noticed it on multiple pod casts/ talking bits. Mike smart, but Mike say some weird shit lol

[@quinnrivers527]

I’ve never heard of Dr. Mike. So glad he was on the show. What a total gem! He’s so funny and knowledgeable. This was just a great episode with these two. Thanks!

[@HABO2210]

Oh man, you're in for a show

[@SeuOu]

That MRV discussion really hit home for me. I'm very guilty of pushing hard at work to get things done, then getting sick after too many days with not enough sleep and too much stress. It's hard to change, though, when you start expecting it of yourself and the people around you begin relying on it, too. So hard to KNOW I could go harder, but also appreciate it's not sustainable.

[@NeverLoseUrNerd]

I never thought I would see this collab, Dr Mike is the GOAT

[@milesrost6674]

Thank you Thomas and Mike for all the help throughout the years. You've helped more people than you'll ever know. - Godspeed

[@MartinDeBourge]

Thank you Thomas for inviting this guest! I'm following him now because of this interview. Bonus that Dr Israetel is HILARIOUS

[@Finely_shredded]

I’ve said this before but It’s worth mentioning again. Thank you for having expert guests on your channel to discuss fitness and nutrition.

[@justinmininger5973]

Thank you, Thomas. Ive been watching you and Mike for several years, both very insightful.

[@CheeseStickzZ]

Man I have been waiting for this. Thanks for having Dr. Mike on, Thomas!

[@richardwaechter5426]

Dr Mike is awesome for showing his open mindedness

[@WhisperingMeadowss]

3:05 what he said after that made me say “AWWWWW” out loud, what a sweetheart, I hope he makes a family one day💕what a sweet man, love this interview so far, the information and way he speaks is very digestible.

[@suppressor6172]

He is married to lovely Dr. Crystal. They are hilarious.

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

​​​@@suppressor6172 Yah - that's what I thought😀 ...why would he say he has no family, then? (also, his several references to lonliness - not his necessarily - but those comments set me to thinking that maybe he & his wife split?😮 Hope not😢

[@tsebosei1285]

On his channel he likes saying I have never been with a woman he is just a funny dude 🤣

[@AllothTian]

​@@barbarafairbanks4578they haven't split, he just has very self-deprecating humour. When I first started watching him I didn't even know he had been happily married for years.

[@EatGoodLiveGreat]

Tom and Dr Mike together makes for a really good balance of education and humour

[@cefrayer]

LOVE THIS!!! 👏👏 The entire premise of this video--show the audience the importance of being open-minded and willing to change based no new/better data--is perfect! And having Dr. Mike, the funniest scientist on KZbin, deliver that message is brilliant. Fantastic! 👍👍

[@farceclips4040]

"Funniest" on KZbin? Perhaps. Healthiest? Unlikely! Unless the Science suggests that taking PEDs and TRT between cycles is healthy? Maybe it is? I don't know! I'm not a scientist!

[@geekspeak1066]

I stumbled on to RP a few years ago and my entire life improved. Not least of which was my muscle building endeavors. It’s not sexy but it works. For those interested, he also has a philosophy channel.

[@mjk9388]

Thanks for mentioning the philosophy channel, I’ll have to check that out.

[@AwakenedVibration]

I love what he’s saying about studies. Very few people, including those in health care, fail to READ and analyze studies before validating the data as factual.

[@plwadodveeefdv]

the problem is that people think studies can be factual

[@eric_martindale1711]

Anytime, we learn something, we were either incorrect or incomplete before. Anybody who hasn’t changed their mind drastically over period of time, isn’t learning.

[@farceclips4040]

Yeah! That's someone I want to take advice from! A person, who was wrong in the past, but changes his mind when his incorrect claims from the past turn out to be false. That makes for excellent health advice! The information to the contrary of his claims was out there 20 yrs ago btw. And the harmful effects of steroid-use has been known at least since the 80's. @TheRealJohnHooper

[@farceclips4040]

Or they have just held on to a ton of false beliefs that they may have learned from an uniformed source. Others knew the correct info about inflammatory foods or the damage of steroid abuse 20 yrs ago. THOSE people didn't have to change their minds. Just because he has a piece of paper on the wall, doesn't mean he knows the facts. we ALL learned that over the past 3 yrs?

[@Hippy2021]

​@TheRealJohnHooper Yeah learning to get fat like him

[@Hippy2021]

Both look overweight

[@nickwojtow6787]

BS! I have never changed my mind drastically about anything. That’s not learning. That’s trends, appeal to authority, group think, monkey see monkey do. There are lots of old school paradigms and dogma that works has always worked and will always work. Dr. Mike Israetel takes drugs. LOTS of guys (and gals) do to. Thomas I guarantee you is not natural to the point he does not use any man made pharmaceuticals legal or otherwise. This changes A LOT of things. Im not bashing them but its a different level. Genetics also play a huge role.

[@derryperkin58]

Magic. Who knew doing something as simple as 'ask some smart people how they have changed their mind' and you get a gold mine of genuine food for thought. Please do more of the "Change Mind" guest spots.

[@2808879]

Dr. Mike's sense of humour is endearing! He can definitely kill as a stand-up comedian 🙌 respect!

[@TheAlinaCretu]

Dr Mike is one of my favourite people on KZbin when it goes to workout knowledge and not only. You gotta appreciate his humour. Thank you Thomas for bringing him on your channel 😊

[@farceclips4040]

You simply just gotta! No other choice! Fitness advice from a guy who's admitted to taking PEDs and being in TRT between cycles because he "f---ed"-up" his own body, is probably great advice. That doctorate degree on his wall proves it! Scientist, after all!

[@triskaidekaphile]

60 seconds and goes right for a bald joke, savage

[@EnhancedEnergyHealthCoaching]

Mike always cracks me up - very insightful but such a great sense of humour. Bring him back for more!

[@mustardseed2972]

Oh Thomas you still look pretty young to me . Don’t listen to the haters , you are an inspiration for a lot of us .

[@rossbrasher4949]

The collab I didn't know I needed! Been watching Dr. Mike for years but I'm new to your channel. Great stuff!

[@alaskatoy]

Long, but rational, logical, and greatly helpful in providing plenty of flexibility in weight loss, health, and longevity.

[@jasonhurst8599]

Great interview! Two of my favourite KZbinrs; and health/fitness "experts" that I follow, and who have helped me lose close to 200 lbs.

[@thomasgustafsson7962]

Man that's about what I weigh. It's like you were carrying me around. Awesome brother. Good job

[@jasonhurst8599]

@thomasgustafsson7962 Thanks man, very much appreciated. Feel so much better!

[@chickenwingsarenumnum]

I can’t emphasize enough how much I love listening to the Doc. This dude is hilarious

[@10ZvonimirBoban]

This episode was probably the most informative and funniest at the same time. Dr. Mike could do stand up, he’s on that level atm.

[@hanywhiskey]

he’s hilarious

[@MustangCrazyMan72]

Dr. Mike is informative and hilarious. I've been following him as well for a while. Thanks for having him on the channel Thomas!

[@clintbrown8317]

This interview is fire, love both of these guys. Great to see them together; what a great discussion with so much knowledge dropped.

[@robertstone9342]

Fasting saved my life. Watching you and other fitness folks and doctors on youtube helped rebuild my brain for one. Long story, but decades of pickling it with alcohol. Does things to your brain. And my body Here's what I didn't realize at the time. Fasting and prayer together is super fuel for your spirit. I've never in my life felt closer to my Lord Jesus Christ than i do right now. When he healed me from alcoholism, he did it right. I don't crave it at all. In fact I've grown a hatred for it. But add in fasting, praying and exercise and now I understand that my Lord does nothing half ass. When he comes to save you, he removes every bad thing from your life over time and next thing you know, you feel human again. God bless.

[@ChillyChadThornton]

Have Dr Mike on more please! Love this dude.

[@fritz1805]

Everybody with different takes on eating. I was Carnivore for 30 months. Still meat based, 2 meals ,but now i eat an avocado a day. olives, block cheddar, full fat 10% cabot yogurt sweetened with organic liquid monk fruit from now foods. Cottage cheese, and 1 slice of italian sourdough bread from Aldi. 2 lbs. of beef,6 pastured eggs, Lilly's stevia sweetened chocolate for my after meal. I'm 72 weight train and kettlebell, some sprints, weigh 188 at 6' 1" 3 cups of coffee with heavy cream. Satisfies me and sustainable.

[@jtsra7]

Dannon Whole Milk Plain is pretty good if you can find it. It's a Struggle to find Regular Fatty Yogurt now.

[@farceclips4040]

Wondering about the likelihood of a certain "Exercise Scientist" sprinting at 72?🤔

[@Jack-e5t]

lol ‘sustainable’ not for the planet

[@fritz1805]

@@Jack-e5t The Planet? Animals regenerate the soil. Mono crops destroy it.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@Jack-e5tHumans at this point aren't anywhere near sustainable for this planet. I would rather be healthy than sickly.

[@VladdyDaddy369]

Just awesome, Brilliant! Loved all of it! By far one of my favorite interviews in this space, ever! Dr Mike is freaking hilarious 😂 and I love his analogies!

[@askeladd709]

Two giants of fitness and health. This is the best conversation I've ever witnessed.

[@wille7319]

Thanks for having Dr Mike on, Thomas! He is awesome

[@BrentMalice]

*takes notes* get... uranium... mass... gainers... this podcast is lifechanging. thank you for your work

[@theperfectbeing]

The section about MRV definitely hit home as someone who has tried many different powerlifting and hypertrophy programs. I see all these posts talking about low volume high intensity outputs being the best without ever factoring in specificity for strength sport application or bothering to differentiate between individual muscle types. This is why there is a huge difference between juiced up lifters and naturals, naturals generally do better with higher frequency and lower intensity simply due to the amount of damage incurred to the both the muscles and joints/ligaments. My squat max stalled for a long time and what pushed me through the plateau was switching to a squat centric program where I was squatting 3 times a week of varying intensity/volume and keeping the rest of my training volume reduced for a few months. My body adapted incredibly fast and actually reduced some of the other issues I was having by trying to cram too much volume into all areas.

[@moonchild2213]

Been following Dr. Mike for about a year now. I see weight training through a scientific mindset now. I have benefitted from his advice, which is highly motivating through his humor. So many people out there giving advice, felt like i was bouncing off walls...Dr. Mikes advice has me moving forward through multiple mesocycle plans for bulking to cutting and maintaining.

[@lonestarpatriot876]

Two of the best fitness influencers on KZbin and it is a MUST watch! If you are not following both of these guys, you are doing yourself a great disservice.

[@kevinanderson7939]

I discovered Dr. Mike's videos recently and was just thinking today how I wish he'd do a collab with you...then I found this. Two of the best health experts out there!

[@canadianfirst8326]

Starting my journey with thomas for nutrition. And im currently a huge RP fan. The diet app is great. I may try the hypertrophy one day but the KZbin videos are more than enough for now. Dr Mike is king

[@Behindthejab]

Thomas is the last person I would go to for nutrition. I would go with Dr Layne Norton

[@canadianfirst8326]

This was 2018 and it worked for me then. I don’t use him for nutrition anymore

[@Behindthejab]

@@canadianfirst8326 I mean if you start fat anything that has you cutting back a bit on calories will work. What works long term and consistently is going to be based upon data driven methods, and not flighty influencers like Thomas. I am happy he came out and said he was full of shit and at least now is trying to do better, but I will stick with the people who have not misled us

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

He's right. Overtraining is a real thing, and it can be difficult to know when you're pushing yourself to the the top just before you go over the edge. Rest is key

[@parallelarms5645]

Your tip about heavy metal for weight gain is great, finally I can feel good about lead poisoning.

[@jpsIV]

this is one of the best podcasts i have seen on both exercise nutrition and resistance training

[@astonmargolis-dias7089]

i want a dr. mike x dr mike collab in the worst way 😭

[@daleh1234]

An excellent heart-to-heart, wide-ranging and very relevant, and very humorous discussion between two guys who walk the walk. I'm age 78 and I still regularly lift and run and swim and bike, etc. and as a result I still enjoy a high level of overall fitness for any age thank you very much. I'd like to chime in a word for what I like to call "vital longevity". If you take any kind of decent care of yourself you have a good probability of reaching age 85 or beyond. This means that you have a good chance of spending 20 years or more over the age of 65 and 10 years or more over the age of 75. Think about it a moment and weep. You will then be officially "OLD". And I can positively guarantee that your #1 priority training goal will not be hypertrophy, no indeed, your #1 priority will be to be pain- and injury-free and to remaining pain- and injury-free for as long as you can. So here's the take-home. When you look in the mirror to admire your muscular gains when you're young and middle-aged, look real hard at your reflection and over your bulging delts you will see an 80+ year old old guy. Tell me, is he fit and strong and smiling and giving you a thumbs up because you trained prudently for the long-haul, or is he in decrepit shape, bowed by chronic joint and back pain, depressed and giving you the finger because you had to be the macho "train through pain" tough guy, didn't you?

[@NicholasNezis]

Love this series. I really appreciated the conversation about the protein intake study.

[@moredots]

I hated that part because it means I can't keep pretending its ok to just drink an 80gr whey shake after my workout and not worry about it for the rest of the day.

[@mitchdermer4359]

Great video. Much respect for bringing in guys like Layne and Mike for civil discussions. Speaks to your character that you’re willing to be driven by knowledge rather than ideology.

[@MrAmericaHeart]

MULTIPLE nuggets of great information throughout this interview. Listening to it 2x. Great job to both Thomas & @renaissanceperiodization !

[@dd2023dd]

Mmmmmmm……nuuuuggets

[@GiovanniGeorgio69]

It took me a long time to realise that 1) Carb addiction was a thing, and 2) That I'm addicted to carbs. Ebbing and flowing between keto/carnivore has felt great many times in my life, but when I'd introduce carb meals again I would inevitably spiral out of control! EVERYTIME! Uncontrolled binges where I am not even enjoying the food... just demonically cramming it into my mouth to the point where I can barely move and am sweating from underneath my eyes. When I am 25g of carbs/day or less I am so calm and clear... I can think and talk clearer... I learn better and am more productive. I'm no longer in a cloudy, mindless loop - Life feels like life again!

[@radiantmind8729]

All I wanna know now is who got banned for propositioning Thomas!

[@barongerhardt]

My guess is it either never got published or was cut up and edited those parts out.

[@WeimaranersAreTheBest]

Love this idea on fasting… as I hate fasting and can’t eat… I get shaky and can’t think.. I need to eat constantly to feel good. My weight hasn’t fluctuated in 25 years

[@lethargicimagination]

With the topic of meal frequency, I eat more often with smaller meals because I've found that larger meals contribute to me wantin to nap 😴

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Just wanted to give a thanks to both of you (and those involved in production of course) for this video. Been following Dr. Mike for a while but missed this whole MRV concept until it was explained here. My progress has been stagnant if not downright declining week to week for the last month or so, and now I'm absolutely confident I'm going beyond my MRV systemically. My total weight training volume, cardio, added summertime work hours and stress....it's too much. I'm going to drop down to maintenance level next week and see how I feel at the end of it, then start adding sets back each week until I find that happy medium. It's much easier for me to push hard and overdo it then it is to take a break, which seems like exactly what I need. Thanks again guys

[@KetoJames]

I can't believe all the info especially the last bit is free for the world. Great interview.

[@nosirrahx]

One thing that doesn't come up very often but I tell young kids all the time is that if no one is paying you to be physically awesome, you have to find a way to be happy in the gym after most of your gains are done. I'm, 48 and absolutely love lifting because I mostly just improv what feels most recovered because I have been pretty jacked for more than a decade. If I came in and went absolutely crazy for a year, I would barely change but I would probably hate it. I'm happy to be the old guy at the gym who still pushes weight but does so with a smile on his face.

[@gilfiazon2575]

Who was the guest that “isn’t welcome back” lol?!

[@mjk9388]

That’s what I wanted to know too.

[@DonkeyLipsDA3rd]

Glucose Goddess if had to guess 😂😂😂😂

[@tyleraustin8195]

This is gold! Especially the last 15 minutes on growing certain muscle groups and balancing real life stressors and fitness

[@pedrocrush]

Why not place the mic booms on the other side and get a cleaner take of the participants?

[@FreeAdvice4All]

This is the most important health conversation on the internets. Period.

[@jessecarter-wt8jg]

Great video. Thanks for having Dr. Mike on

[@kortsnowden5346]

I visit Dr. Mike for bodybuilding and sport-specific knowledge and jokes, and I go to Mr. Delaeur for nutrition. This is an incredible combination. Thank you both!

[@JOMOPressureWash]

This is fantastic! I can actually watch his content without all of the F bombs

[@tsebosei1285]

❤❤❤ thank you for inviting Dr Mike Israetel Thomas

[@Geekdom101]

Love both ya'lls channels

[@captain593]

Geekdom! I didn't know you watched these guys. Could you imagine Thomas discussing the latest chapter of Dragon Ball super 😂

[@JD-mz1rl]

@@captain593 it'd be a multiversal meltdown

[@vincebuzzurro9713]

I’m surprised to see geekdom here! What a pleasant surprise

[@dcnats92]

Geekdom!! Wild seeing you in the comments. You and Dr. Mike rule my YT algo. Keep up the good work and RIP Toriyama 🙏

[@andrewhardee6721]

Dr. Mike is a gentleman and a scholar, thank you 🖖

[@Peter_McKenna587]

Define gentleman 😂

[@OffTheGrid1982]

I knew there was not going to be a 50 minute video without Dr. Mike making some form of gay joke or pass at Thomas. 2 Excellent channels.

[@DW-DdoubleU]

I could listen to Dr. Mike all day long

[@SquatchWatcher]

47:38 - Who hit on Thomas & is no longer allowed on this show? 😂 I think Thomas slipped & said "she" soon after this comical flirting started 🤣

[@jacon3514]

Mike Isratel is such a great guy to listen to, hes funny and is very intelligent

[@LauraDeVasconcelos]

34:52 that coke comment and now this haha this dude is hilarious, loved the whole interview, cheers :)

[@jmans_stuff4654]

Brilliant interview/ chat. The seamless change from off colour humour to rigorous scientific discussions was a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@ArchitectureMentale]

Woaaah! Two of my idols chatting together!🎉

[@Hardyboi-h8x]

Dr mike deserves another episode 👊

[@dinomiles7999]

Dr. Ronda Patrick. Your welcome. Any questions. Eyes mind heart and soul wide open. NO FEAR !

[@grantog123]

Master class. Been hoping for this collaboration.

[@iCanbEYOURrUKIA]

Didn't know Thomas wasn't keto anymore, and he looks great! Nice to see your channel is evolving! 🎉