The Mind Muscle Connection Performance vs Aesthetics, Calorie Needs, and Gut Health’s Role in Performance and Physique with Dr. Mike Molloy | Ep 704
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition and coach to elite athletes across CrossFit, MMA, and the Olympics. We dive into Performance VS Aesthetics, Calorie Needs, and Gut Health’s Role in Performance and Physique
Dr. Mike shares powerful insights from working with athletes who eat up to 6,000+ calories a day and how general population clients can hit a plateau just trying to survive on 1,400. We get into how the menstrual cycle impacts training, the importance of sleep for adaptation, the realities of hypothyroidism and blood work, and why ultra-clean eating can sometimes backfire for high performers.
If you’ve ever wondered how elite athletes fuel or felt confused by what “healthy eating” really means for your body, this episode is a must-listen.
Let’s talk about:
- Introduction to Dr. Mike
- Zone & Paleo Diets
- Pros and Cons of Paleo Diet
- Coaching
- Genetics vs. Lifestyle for Body Fat & Performance Tolerance
- Sleep, Training, Menstrual Cycle
- Cycle Phases, Cravings, and Training Implications
- Signs of Under-Recovery & Nutrition Coaching Checklist
- Nutrition Periodization for Athletes
- Body Comp vs. Athlete Nutrition Differences
- Levine Study & NEAT
- Maintenance Calories
- Dr. Mike’s Personal Training and Nutrition Approach
- Where to Find Dr. Mike
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