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What if the reason you keep failing on your diet has nothing to do with food... and everything to do with how you see yourself?

In this episode, I sat down with registered dietitian Andres Ayesta to talk about why fat loss isn’t about finding the perfect meal plan. We talked about how most people chase quick fixes like keto or 75 Hard, but never shift their identity. Andrés shared how he helps clients focus less on perfection and more on becoming the kind of person who lives healthy habits day after day.

We broke down why mindset matters more than macros, why confusion around food is often intentional, and how sustainable results come from building simple routines and aligning your actions with your long-term vision.

Key Takeaways:

• People won’t act outside their identity—mindset comes first.
  
  

• Having a plan after “the plan” is key to sustainability.
  
  

• Athletes succeed with focus and a growth mindset, not just genetics.
  
  

Resources:

Andrés Ayesta is a registered dietitian and online nutrition coach who helps busy men over 30 improve their health through simple, sustainable habits. With a background in sports nutrition and years of experience working with both athletes and everyday clients, he focuses on mindset, behavior change, and building long-term systems—not quick fixes.

Andres Ayesta’s Metabolic Assessment

• https://fitdadsblueprint.com/register-ig

YouTube Channel

• http://www.youtube.com/@AndresAyesta

@andresayesta (IG)

• https://www.instagram.com/andresayesta/

Trendy Tactics Mentioned:

• Keto, intermittent fasting, 75 Hard, blood type diets, celery juice, seed oils, CrossFit, BFR training, cold plunges

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

You’ve been told to trust the experts. To eat more grains. To fear fat. But what if the very foundation of our nutrition guidelines was built not on science—but on religion, corporate funding, and government agendas?

In this eye-opening solo episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the wild (and true) history behind the food pyramid. From enemas and yogurt colonics at Battle Creek Sanitarium, to Kellogg’s anti-sex cereal crusade, to the billions that Big Food and Big Ag poured into shaping what you eat today—this episode is a masterclass in how we got here… and how to escape it.

If you’ve ever wondered why the standard American diet is so broken, this is your moment of clarity.

• Why the food pyramid was never based on health—but on economics and politics

• The bizarre religious roots of our dietary guidelines (yes, cereal was invented to stop masturbation)

• How the USDA’s dual mission created a massive conflict of interest

• The real reason fat was demonized—and who profited most from it

• How corporate donations to organizations like the American Heart Association shaped public perception

• What you can do today to eat against the pyramid and reclaim your health

• Procter & Gamble’s $1.7M donation to the American Heart Association

• McGovern Committee Dietary Goals (1977)

• Sugar Research Foundation’s funded studies to blame fat over sugar (1967)

• USDA Farm Subsidy Data (1995–2020, via EWG.org)

• Kellogg and Battle Creek Sanitarium archives

• Loma Linda University & Seventh-day Adventist dietary influence

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What if the reason you’re not losing weight isn’t just your food—but how you see yourself?

In this episode, I sat down with Joel Staley, a coach who helps men lose fat and feel better by changing their habits and how they think about themselves. We talked about how easy it is to get stuck in a “fat dad” identity and how to shift into a new version of yourself, one small step at a time.

Joel shared how he used 72-hour fasts to reset his body and mind, and how creating a “mind movie” he watches every morning helps him stay focused on the kind of life he wants to live. He even told a story about visualizing himself driving a sports car through the mountains… and how that exact moment actually happened in real life months later.

We also talked about why most guys don’t need more diet info, they need a reason to believe they can change, some wins under their belt, and people in their corner who won’t let them quit. If you’ve been feeling stuck or off-track, this episode will help you see what’s really possible.

Key Takeaways:

• The subconscious mind doesn’t process negatives well, so it’s better to phrase things positively.
  
  

• Being consistent with your mindset practices builds resilience against setbacks.
  
  

• Negative labels from others can reinforce bad habits, so addressing or limiting those influences is important.
  
  

Resources:

Joel Staley is a fitness coach and author who focuses on mindset, behavior change, and sustainable health. He helps people build lasting habits through positive thinking, community support, and practical strategies. Joel is also the creator of the “Winner Circle” coaching program and the author of Total Resets.

https://shedfatfast.com/totalreset-masterclass

Get Joel’s Book

• The Total Reset: Reprogram Your Mind, Transform Your Body. https://a.co/d/bDzpqwn

@joelstaleyfitness (IG) https://www.instagram.com/joelstaleyfitness

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody