Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio with Jamie Selzler * Lessons learned. (2:02) * What episode got him hooked? (3:23) * His highest recorded weight. (4:30) * Obesity is a disease. (6:21) * Food became overpowering. (10:17) * The moment he feared for his life. (11:58) * Keeping promises to yourself. (16:01) * How did the process change his relationship with himself? (19:53) * Having the foot on the gas. (21:56) * Consistency and discipline TRUMP motivation. (23:26) * His #1 message to coaches and trainers. (27:38) * The importance of having a team. (30:34) * EVERYONE deserves love, respect, compassion, and empathy, NO MATTER their size. (32:48) * Celebrate every win and success. (34:04) * What would Mom have done? (40:27) * Input goals ONLY, not output goals. (42:05) * His GLP-1 experience. (48:02) * A HUGE opportunity for trainers and coaches. (59:10) * The importance of having a support system. (1:01:48) * A parting message for those in his shoes. (1:10:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Legion Athletics [http://buylegion.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** * June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Bikini Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** * Listener Live Podcast with Jamie – Mind Pump # 2574 [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2574-build-a-big-round-butt-in-30-days/] – Question #4 * Aspire Fitness KY [https://www.aspirefitnessky.com/] * DMAIC - The 5 Phases of Lean Six Sigma [https://goleansixsigma.com/dmaic-five-basic-phases-of-lean-six-sigma/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] Featured Guest/People Mentioned * Jamie Selzler (@jselzler [https://www.instagram.com/jselzler/]) Instagram * Jamie Selzler (@jamselz [https://www.tiktok.com/@jamselz]) TikTok * Coach Josh Bowen (@buffgandhi [https://www.instagram.com/buffgandhi/]) Instagram * Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness [https://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness/]) Instagram * Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd [https://www.instagram.com/williamaseedsmd/]) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to modify your program for maximum gains and why. (2:36) * The AMAZING effects of saffron on depression and anxiety. (21:04) * Failure training for hypertrophy. (26:46) * Early predictions for the Enhanced Games. (30:19) * Highlighting the difference between men and women. (41:46) * The faith resurgence pendulum. (44:31) * Consumer beware. (55:03) * #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it ok to program hop even if I don’t complete a program from start to finish? (57:14)  * #ListenerLive question #2 –  What are the big lessons you learned with your spouses as you began your lives together? (1:05:14) * #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I wrong for aiming to be a functional athlete? Still being able to do heavy lifts, but still able to run an 8-minute mile? (1:18:07) * #ListenerLive question #4 – I am at a complete loss right now as I am struggling to navigate my training around these injuries, and I am putting in all the hard work and battling to see the results. Any advice? (1:31:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Mind Pump Group Coaching [http://mindpumpgroupcoaching.com/] * Visit Organifi [http://organifi.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** * Visit Luminose by Entera [http://enteraskincare.com/mpm] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** * June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Bikini Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2312-five-steps-to-bounce-back-from-overtraining/] * Mind Pump #2552: From Plateau to PR… How to Break Through Strength Barriers [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2552-from-plateau-to-pr-how-to-break-through-strength-barriers/] * Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications [https://neurosciencenews.com/saffron-antidepressants-15165/] * Effects of resistance training performed to repetition failure or non-failure on muscular strength and hypertrophy: A systematic review and meta-analysis [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497853/] * Enhanced Games [https://www.enhanced.com/] * Visit Transcend [http://www.mphormones.com/] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! * Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger? | David Epstein [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8COaMKbNrX0] * Welcome to Hot Girl Walk® [https://hotgirlwalk.com/] * Visit Seed [https://seed.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** * The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts [https://a.co/d/dHS7eze] * Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2320-throw-away-the-scale/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/]

Summer Nutrition Hacks: Enjoy Social Events Without Sabotaging Your Progress * Context matters. (1:20) * How to get lean and look leaner faster for summer:  * Go low carb. (2:52) * Eat high protein. (8:11) * Don’t eat past 5 pm. (12:25) * Drink LOTS of water. (15:26) * AVOID foods that cause any digestive distress. (17:32) * How to workout: * The newbie. (19:53) * Moderate. (22:15) * Advanced. (24:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Special Summer Packs [https://www.mapsjune.com] * Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics [http://zbiotics.com/MINDPUMP25] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** * Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1830-five-steps-to-determine-your-ideal-caloric-intake/] * Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2450-the-smartest-way-to-use-protein-to-burn-fat-build-muscle/] * Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2060-maximize-fat-loss-with-continuous-glucose-monitors-kara-collier/] * Mind Pump #1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1790-the-secret-to-an-attractive-functional-body/] * Mind Pump #2015: How to Apply Advanced Training Techniques to Build More Muscle [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2015-how-to-apply-advanced-training-techniques-to-build-more-muscle/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/]

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 times it’s better to NOT add weight to the bar. (2:03) * The cognitive benefits of taking a break from smartphones. (17:24) * A promising new trend for touring bands. (32:07) * Effect of polyphenols on cognitive function. (33:44) * Digital Drew. (35:04) * Shout out to Mind Pump Josh! (44:17) * The PB&J divide. (45:19) * Kids say the darndest things. (48:40) * Letting your kid win. (51:23) * Good vibes at Mind Pump HQ. (54:47) * #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the key to long-term success, stick to powerlifting year-round or upgrade every part of the “car?” (56:36) * #ListenerLive question #2 – What is your take on this EMS studio trend? (1:10:48) * #ListenerLive question #3 – What order and how frequently should I be using tools to maximize recovery? (1:19:40) * #ListenerLive question #4 – How does one know when they’re ready to ramp up training volume? (1:29:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Organifi [http://organifi.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** * Mind Pump Group Coaching [https://mindpumpgroupcoaching.com/] * Train the Trainer Webinar Series [https://www.trainerwebinar.com/] * May Special: MAPS 15 Performance [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or RGB Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** * Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV [https://youtu.be/_OmWWX-tGPk] * Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1932-lifting-heavy-vs-lifting-light/] * Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves sustained attention, mental health, and subjective well-being  [https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/2/pgaf017/8016017?login=false] * Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter [https://a.co/d/cxHTpOZ] * All-American Rejects crashing house parties around the US. Where to next? [https://www.msn.com/en-ca/music/news/all-american-rejects-crashing-house-parties-around-the-us-where-to-next/ar-AA1FdZcR] * Daily fruit and vegetable extracts may boost brain power [https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250211/Daily-fruit-and-vegetable-extracts-may-boost-brain-power.aspx] * Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36614653/] * Zygomatic Spot It! Classic Card Game (2024 Refresh) - Pocket Eco Edition, 5-in-1 Visual Perception Game for Quick Reflexes and Family Fun, Ages 6+, 2-8 Players, 10 Minute Playtime, Made [https://a.co/d/e1VR6fc] * Visit Paleovalley [http://paleovalley.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Jim Kwik (@jimkwik [https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/]) Instagram * Drew Canole (@drewcanole [https://www.instagram.com/drewcanole/]) Instagram * Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh [https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpjosh/]) Instagram * Ed Coan (@eddycoan [https://www.instagram.com/eddycoan/]) Instagram * Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift [https://www.instagram.com/phdeadlift/])  Instagram * Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne [https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/]) Instagram

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: The 4 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies, the Symptoms & What to Eat to Solve Them. (1:42) * Craved food and meal balance. (22:43) * Fueling your movement. (28:18) * How about a heads-up next time? (37:28) * Mind Pump Group Coaching: Fat Loss and Muscle-Building. (42:35) * Life wisdom. (44:26) * Soviet Union contributions to fitness. (48:07) * Fun Facts with Justin: Hookworms. (52:15) * #Quah question #1 – What's the best way to set up the width of your grips for bench and shoulder press? (55:24) * #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to detox/cleanse after a weekend of drinking? (59:11) * #Quah question #3 – Is it best to run a small deficit when running MAPS Symmetry? (1:01:39) * #Quah question #4 – When I squat heavy, my right leg (IT Band) becomes constantly sore and stiff. Is this a form or mobility issue? What can I do to fix this? (1:02:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Train the Trainer Webinar Series [http://trainerwebinar.com/]  * Visit NED [http://www.helloned.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** * Mind Pump Group Coaching [http://mindpumpgroupcoaching.com/] * May Special: MAPS 15 Performance [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or RGB Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** * Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520012832.htm] * Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/brisk-walking-1-to-2-days-a-week-reduce-all-cause-cardiovascular-mortality] * Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsnfsiYNWfA&list=PLl4OfNJvCicIRvDR2BkuYAN0ROwg-YBsj] * Mind Pump #2600: Mike O’Hearn [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2600-mike-ohearn/] * Secrets to Soviet Strength Training [https://www.garagestrength.com/blogs/news/secrets-to-soviet-strength-training] * Helminthic Treatment for Crohn’s Disease [https://www.healthline.com/health/crohns-disease/hook-worms] * Visit Butcher Box [http://butcherbox.com/mindpump] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. ** * Visit Transcend [http://www.mphormones.com/] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** 25% off all GLP-1s – This includes the GLP-1 probiotic which people can order through their specialist. ** * MAPS Prime Pro Webinar [http://www.mapsprimeprowebinar.com/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne [https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/]) Instagram * Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins [https://www.instagram.com/tonyrobbins/]) Instagram