1887: Why You Shouldn't Ask Your Doctor About Diet & Exercise

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

August 25, 202244m 15s

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reasons why you doctor is likely not the ideal person to ask for diet and exercise advice.

Some of the WORST advice that clients would bring about diet & exercise would come from their DOCTORS! (2:39)
The importance of consulting and asking for clearance from your doctor. (5:33)
In the defense of 'good' doctors. (7:13)

Five Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ask Your Doctor About Diet and Exercise.

#1 - Their education is largely specialized (almost none on training or diet). (9:38)
#2 - They have no experience coaching people through the process. (18:52)
#3 - Their tool kit is great for acute issues or symptom relief (not chronic issues). (25:11)
#4 - They have a drug for that. (32:36)
#5 - They don't have time to walk you through it. (37:58)

1887: Why You Shouldn't Ask Your Doctor About Diet &amp; Exercise

Show Notes

1887: Why You Shouldn't Ask Your Doctor About Diet & Exercise