What They Don't Tell You About Nutrition Coaching, Going From Anorexia to Healthy Fitness Pro, Making Money In The Diet Industry & More With Jason Phillips
Ben Greenfield
Feb 1, 2024
Episode description
Envision the oppressive pursuit of physical perfection — enduring rigorous training on a mere 800-calorie daily diet. You might look like Adonis on the outside, but on the inside, you have the testosterone levels of a 90-year-old.
My guest today, Jason Phillips, not only broke free from the clutches of this demanding reality but reshaped it into a narrative of resilience. Beyond reclaiming his health and vitality, he transformed his journey into a guiding compass for others aspiring to optimize their well-being and achieve better health, fitness, and longevity goals.
Jason, a veteran in the fitness industry for decades, transitioned from a former cover model and professional athlete to becoming a highly sought-after fitness and nutrition coach. Currently serving as the CEO and founder of the Nutritional Coaching Institute, Jason's influence extends through various avenues.
At the core of his impactful work is a successful mentorship program for fitness and nutritional professionals. Here, Jason offers both group and individualized coaching to some of the most talented people in the industry, nurturing their growth and expertise.
Jason routinely speaks at Google, has been interviewed by Entrepreneur Weekly, and has been the featured speaker at the Cascade Classic and the 2018 Fitness Business Summit.
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Prioritize full-body workouts for consistent strength training
Full-body strength training three times a week is superior for busy people, as missing a session doesn't mean neglecting a muscle group for the entire week.
Utilize backloading calories for social and family flexibility
Saving the majority of daily calories for the evening meal is more of a practical life hack for social and family flexibility than a strictly scientific health principle.
Incorporate carbohydrates for effective high-intensity recovery
Early CrossFitters on the Paleo diet lacked sufficient carbohydrates to recover from high-intensity training, leading to HPA axis dysfunction, also known as adrenal fatigue.
Beware keto's impact on athletic performance and recovery
Even with fat-adaptation, a long-term ketogenic diet can lead to thyroid dysregulation, decreased testosterone, and longer recovery times for athletes.
Prioritize health over extreme leanness for longevity
Maintaining a very low body fat percentage with visible abs year-round is a significant stressor on the body and is not synonymous with longevity.
Start testosterone replacement therapy early to combat hormonal decline
Due to severe hormonal decline from anorexia as a teenager, fitness expert Jason Phillips has been on testosterone replacement therapy since he was 20 years old.
Leverage herbal testosterone boosters for energy and libido enhancement
Herbal testosterone boosters likely work by increasing energy and libido, creating a positive lifestyle feedback loop, rather than by directly causing a steep rise in testosterone levels.
Understand legal boundaries: nutrition coaches vs. dietitians
A nutrition coach is legally breaking the law if they provide a prescriptive meal plan, as that scope of practice is reserved for registered dietitians.
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