2709: Diet Smarter, Not Harder: Mind Pump's Top Hacks

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don't be so quick to discredit bro-science! Often, it's rooted in truth, and they don't know how to explain it properly. (1:52) The impact of the cold plunge and the value of breath work. (10:33) Sal's young silly moment. (26:27) Horses DO NOT like Justin. (29:52) Why the guys recommend Magic Spoon for bulking. (34:57) Can cannabis be paired with fitness? (36:24) Why are celebrities so messed up? (38:41) Better sleep, bigger balls! (46:40) Organifi is vegan-friendly. (47:46) ChatGPT's CRAZY numbers! (49:29) A computer that can read your dreams. (54:54) Shout out to Robb Wolf! (58:12) #Quah question #1 - I've been doing conventional deadlifts for a while now and have noticed massive improvements. I've seen a lot of debate as to whether rack pulls or conventional deadlifts are better for back development. What are your thoughts on this? (59:27) #Quah question #2 - I want to do the advanced version of Maps 15 and I have an EZ Curl Bar at home but not a straight bar. Are there any significant differences between the two types or would I be ok using the EZ curl for the exercises? (1:03:21) #Quah question #3 - How can I keep my body from swinging when doing hanging leg raises due to core stability issues or is there an alternative movement to replace these? (1:08:55) #Quah question #4 - Should you start a MAPS program over if you had to take a week off due to illness, travel, etc., or pick up where you left off? (1:12:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1822: Wim Hof On How To Control Your Immune System With Breathwork By the numbers: Antidepressant use on the rise Watch Body Brokers | Prime Video Fit Cannabis Girl Marijuana Friendly Gym Shut Down in Colorado BREAK THE STIGMA FITNESS Jamie Lee Curtis Posts A Picture Of A Naked Child Stuffed Inside A Plastic Bin Hanging On Her Wall, And Users Are Now Saying She Has "Strong Epstein Vibes" Sleep Duration Is Associated With Testis Size in Healthy Young Men ChatGPT hit 1 million users in 5 days: Here's how long it took others This 'mind-reading' algorithm can decode the pictures in your head All-In Podcast - E111: Microsoft to invest $10B in OpenAI, generative AI hype, America's over-classification problem Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS 15 Minutes Reverse Crunches Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram

27 Tammi 20231h 15min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an uncensored conversation with Zuby who does not shy away from the difficult subjects that have divided much of the nation. Why he thinks the way he does. (2:10) Living in an age of denial and cowardness. (5:45) The Long March Through the Institutions theory. (11:51) The concept of neo-racism. (14:50) The two advantages we have over our ancestors. (21:41) The power of tribalism. (23:20) Fighting human nature. (29:28) How parasitic ideas can spread. (31:57) Why humans are inherently religious. (36:39) Zealotry is a personality trait. (41:05) Will the pendulum swing back? (47:33) Disparity doesn't equal discrimination. (53:32) The demonization of monogamy. (1:06:55) Why he tends to question authority. (1:10:28) How the 2nd amendment checks against global tyranny. (1:18:50) The role fitness plays in personal responsibility and growth. (1:23:19) The problematization of society. (1:34:28) Why he believes all modern western countries have eugenic policies. (1:36:44) Pro-life vs. pro-choice. (1:39:45) The deep population agenda. (1:57:40) His biggest concern with the push for transgenderism on children. (2:03:10) Why he believes we have passed peak 'woke'. (2:06:11) Zuby the Maverick. (2:11:06) Imagining if the virus was worse. (2:15:30) Why every social movement without a clearly defined finish line will ultimately end up what it set out to fight against. (2:18:55) The importance of checking power. (2:25:20) The problems with lazy thinking. (2:28:08) Why he is pro-human. (2:30:57) His early approach to his rap career. (2:34:45) Not taking his success for granted. (2:40:07) Good ideas do not require censorship. (2:42:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Real Talk with Zuby Podcast - YouTube Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness for Everybody Long march through the institutions - Wikipedia USC will no longer use the word 'field' over racist connotations The White Supremacist Origins of Exercise in the U.S. | Time Rapper Zuby beats female weightlifting records while ... - The Sun Mind Pump #1480: How To Find Peace & Meaning Amid Chaos With Bishop Robert Barron Mind Pump #1922: Fatphobia & Other Lies That Are Keeping You Fat, Unhealthy & Sick Inside BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors' questionable tax filings PolitiFact | Is Black Lives Matter a Marxist movement? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned ZUBY (@ZubyMusic) Twitter ZUBY (@zubymusic) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Douglas Murray (@DouglasKMurray) Twitter Andrew Schulz (@andrewschulz) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram

26 Tammi 20232h 44min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST time of the day to eat a high-protein meal is breakfast time! (2:55) How long will Sal last on Instagram if he gets back on? (8:39) Time to ration those eggs! (12:36) MAPS Symmetry WORKS! (14:20) The CRAZY story of Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker. (17:58) The homeless crisis. (27:43) Are at-home workouts here to stay? (33:07) Cold water emersion vs active recovery. Which is better? (42:13) The knock-on scientism. (46:51) Food pyramids are silly. (52:55) Shout out to Faded Barber Shop! (56:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - What can you do when you're losing weight on your cut, but you don't look any leaner? (58:36) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to program workouts for wildland firefighters? (1:12:17) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it possible to build muscle post-menopause? (1:28:18) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how to shift your mindset in the gym after going through multiple back surgeries? (1:49:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body Who Is Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker? Netflix Unpacks How the Viral Meme Sensation Went From Internet Fame to Convicted Murderer Watch The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker | Netflix Official Site San Francisco gallery owner who sprayed water on homeless woman in viral video has been arrested All-In Podcast E111: Microsoft to invest $10B in OpenAI, generative AI hype, America's over-classification problem Mind Pump #1290: The Homeless Crisis With Dr. Drew Most Americans believe gyms will become thing of the past after coronavirus MAPS 15 Minutes #1928 - Jimmy Corsetti & Ben van Kerkwyk - The Joe Rogan Experience NIH-Funded "Food Pyramid" Rates Lucky Charms Healthier Than Steak Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** MAPS Fitness Performance Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1487: The Best Way For First Responders To Stay In Shape MAPS Strong Biphasic Sleep: Schedule, Cycle, and Long-Term Effects - Healthline MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Faded Barber Shop (@fadedbarbershop) Instagram Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram

25 Tammi 20232h 6min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven less than ideal traits many fitness influences possess. The origins of body dysmorphia in the fitness space. (3:09) Hacking the game through social media. (5:44) 7 Reasons Your Favorite Fitness Influencer is Unhealthy. #1 - They have an eating disorder. (9:02) #2 – They abuse exercise. (15:51) #3 - They are narcissists. (21:01) #4 – They are body obsessed. (25:51) #5 - They have substance abuse issues. (30:31) #6 – They aren't authentic. (33:22) #7 - They aren't fitness/health experts. (40:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners, visit Integrative Health Practitioner Giveaway for your chance to win a scholarship! January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1985: The 6 Types Of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow Mind Pump #1875: Tainted Science With Max Lugavere Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

23 Tammi 202345min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Start focusing on building the muscle and then switch programs to take advantage of novelty. (1:48) Mind Pump Kitchen: Sal's schnitzel featuring Butcher Box's heritage pork. (9:50) How quickly things can compound. (12:59) Sportsball with Mind Pump. (17:51) When the old becomes cool again with the youth. (21:42) Divorce statistics and common lies. (23:03) Why we protect the Delta smelt. (35:27) Sending love to those effected by the California flooding. (39:36) A single dose of testosterone increases sexual impulsivity in men, study finds. (40:17) Mind Pump's red-light therapy protocols. (41:20) Justin's tick experience. (44:32) How Sal used injectable glutathione from MP Hormones to beat a cold. (51:15) Shout out to @Lowcostcosplayth. (54:23) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I be concerned with weight, number of calories and/or workout intensity in order to keep my cycle? (55:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - Why I am experiencing terrible sleep, massive headaches, and low energy when cutting from an extended bulk? (1:08:17) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I reset my gut and brain health after being a heavy drinker for over 25 years? (1:21:56) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are some other ways I can help my clients improve their positions/posture and not feel like I'm wasting their time? (1:43:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up · If you fold a paper in half 103 times it'll get as thick as the Universe Bettor loses $1.4 million after Chargers blow playoff game against Jaguars, per report Is Brock Purdy the best Mr. Irrelevant of all time? A history of final picks in the NFL draft Gen Z has a new 'vintage' technology to obsess over 106 Divorce Statistics You Can't Ignore: 2023 Divorce Rates and Impact on Children Tiny endangered fish highlights California drought conflicts Exogeneous testosterone increases sexual impulsivity in heterosexual men Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property Mind Pump #1825: Man Cheats Death & Builds Cold Plunge Business Mind Pump #1822: Wim Hof On How To Control Your Immune System With Breathwork MP Hormones Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Dietary Sodium Intake and Cardiovascular Mortality: Controversy Resolved? Stephen Cabral Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** Learn to Fire Your Glutes & Hamstrings with a Waiter's Bow Mobility Session Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Lonelyman (@lowcostcosplayth) Instagram Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

21 Tammi 20231h 56min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: A poor gut means poor health. (1:52) Max is so moody. (14:17) Sometimes kids just need to express their feelings and let them out. (18:28) Kids inherited traits. (21:24) The outlandish new medical recommendations for obese children. (26:46) Introducing Mind Pump's newest partner Hiya. (32:47) The man with three legs. (35:35) A dirty way to sell supplements. (38:42) David Goggins is a SAVAGE! (42:45) The fascinating Bajau people. (47:12) Nike's brilliant move. (53:32) Shout out to @biglittlefeelings. (59:15) #Quah question #1 - Do you guys consider body types with training and nutrition? (1:00:15) #Quah question #2 - When is an individual better off hiring a coach vs. following a program like MAPS? (1:02:59) #Quah question #3 - Can I train for a bodybuilding show and a ½ marathon at the same time? (1:06:41) #Quah question #4 - Which is better for you, whole or low-fat milk? (1:09:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Consider drugs and surgery early for obesity in kids, new guidelines say: "Waiting doesn't work" Frank Lentini, the curious story of the man with three legs Modern Wisdom Podcast #577 – David Goggins – This Is How To Master Your Life Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy – Book by Patrick Bet-David The Bajau People: "Sea Nomads" Of The Far East Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Nike Refurbished. Nike.com Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** What You Need to Know if You Want to Hire a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1492: Five Things To Look For In An Online Coach With Jason Phillips Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram All That's Interesting (@all_thats_interesting) Instagram David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) Instagram Toddler Experts (@biglittlefeelings) Instagram

20 Tammi 20231h 16min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten different ways to transform your body in 30 days. Disclaimer for the audience. (1:25) 10 Ways to Visibly Change Your Body in 30 Days. #1 - Cut calories 500-1000 below maintenance. (7:37) #2 - Take 10k, 12k, 14k then 16k steps. (9:37) #3 – Cut carbs the most. (13:31) #4 - Only eat unprocessed food. (15:04) #5 - Eat over 1g protein per lb. of body weight. (19:11) #6 – High fiber targets. (21:20) #7 - Introduce 1 higher calorie day a week. (22:54) #8 - Lift weights 3 days a week full body. (26:15) #9 - Prioritize sleep EVERY DAY. (29:12) #10 - Zero alcohol, junk food, anything "bad." (32:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump # 1967: How To Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life In 2023 Mind Pump # 1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here's how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet. Processed foods make up 70 percent of the U.S. diet The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump # 1982: Why You Need To Prioritize Lifting Weights In 2023 Mind Pump # 1770: How Sleep Helps Your Muscles Recover And Grow Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

19 Tammi 202334min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cardio can ACTUALLY build muscle. (3:12) Context matters! (12:32) The anabolic effects of whole eggs. (19:50) The prevailing theory is that the human digestive system is closer to a pig than a primate. (28:08) The value of hitting protein targets. (31:29) The untapped, wild peptide market. (36:54) The two revolutions we are on the cusp of. (44:49) Mind Pump talks A.I. (46:35) Ned's Sleep Blend works. (52:12) How Joy Mode's ingredients are science-based. (56:39) Shout out to Eric Trexler! (57:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - I recently started MAPS Anabolic and noticed one side is drastically weaker than the other. Should I finish Anabolic and then get MAPS Symmetry, or would I be better off starting over with Symmetry now to get myself aligned? (59:28) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to build strength to achieve a challenging calisthenics goal? (1:04:33) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it possible to become metabolically adapted to a high training volume to the extent that a person will need to maintain a higher volume to get results? (1:13:33) #ListenerLive question #4 - While going through a prolonged fast, how do you adjust your training on those days? Also, how do you reintroduce food after fasting? (1:30:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1845: How To Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle Mind Pump #1872: Eight Benefits Of Lifting With Light Weight Do Whole Eggs Act Like Steroids? - T NATION The similarities between humans and pigs - Curious How Much Protein You REALLY Need to Build Muscle & Maximize Health – Mind Pump TV The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake MP Hormones Mind Pump #1900: The Truth About Peptides With Dr. Rand McClain Mind Pump #1682: Bacteria For Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Health Another Crispr First: New Treatment Wipes Out Teen's Cancer 'Robot lawyer' powered by AI will help fight speeding ticket as it takes first case in court Ring's home security drone camera is finally available - The Verge Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Symmetry MAPS Suspension Training MAPS Fitness Anywhere Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism MAPS Aesthetic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Eric Trexler (@trexlerfitness) Instagram

18 Tammi 20231h 38min