RP Strength Podcast Dr. Mike's FULL Diet Setup: Macros, Pharm, & Training
Dec 30, 2025
The conversation kicks off with hilarious childhood stories. Dr. Mike shares his journey from bodybuilding to content creation and training adjustments. He dives into effective cutting strategies, discussing calorie targets and the innovative GLP-1 stack. Mike emphasizes the balance of steps for optimal calorie burn and the mindsets impacting dieting. Insights on meal structures and practical snack choices for busy lifestyles lead to a deep dive into training routines. He wraps up with reflections on sustainable dieting, exercise choices, and the latest in pharma.
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Short Retirement, Strategic Return
- Mike retired from bodybuilding in 2024 to focus on YouTube and came back after surgery and measured recomp progress.
- He ran a short controlled bulk (≈0.5 lb/week) to recover then planned a longer 16–18 week diet phase.
Controlled Anabolic Load During Recomp
- Mike increased anabolic load from ~150 mg to ~750 mg over 3.5 months while dieting and recomping.
- He attributes much of his bodycomposition changes to that controlled anabolic variation plus training and diet.
Prioritize High Protein And Meal Timing
- Target high protein (300–320 g) with low fat meals and spread intake across 4–5 meals to support muscle while dieting.
- Start the day with a large protein shake, use carbs around training, and keep most meals very protein-dense.