My Thoughts on Diets, Cholesterol Medication and GLP-1's (and more!)

This episode is a bit of a rant from me, along with some key points I believe will get you thinking.   I believe I have a unique perspective on this topic because of my lifelong profession in the field of strength and conditinioning, as an athlete, former youth physical education teacher and as a youth Coach for my two youngs sons.   Here are some key points: Your spot must be earned The shift towards 'a trophy for everyone' Parents need to teach their children how to communicate with Coaches and expectations and standards The dangers of early specialization Pro sports are dead, they lack competitive juice College sports aren't far behind, which is a product of the youth that grew up with a 'trophy' for everyone, now being allowed to transfer at a moments notice because they don't get to play right away Ahhh!  Let me know if you agree with me or not.   Be Unconventional, Kyle Newell aka Panda Man

In this Q and A session, I field questions from members of my gym, Newell Strength on the topics of:   -Fasting -Protein consumption -Female hormones and fasting -High cholesterol   And more!  You're going to want to tune in to also hear what I have to say about GLP-1's, putting on muscle and some brain science about forming habits!   Be Unconventional,   Kyle Newell aka Panda Man   P.S. - If you are an entrepreneurial man in his 40's or 50's, and you want to take your health to a whole new level, fill out this application and we can set a time to talk:  https://app.form.pandamanofficial.com/book-a-call-page        

In this episode, I am sharing with you a private workshop I recently taught for members at my gym, Newell Strength, participating in a 6-Week Transformation Challenge.   I felt compelled to cover 'regular nutrition and dieting' for those that aren't ready to fast, but I didn't hold back in what I think about them.   Here are some of the highlights of the workshop that you will no doubt, find interesting: -Why we pack on visceral fat and what to do about it -The overlooked benefit of gaining 60 hours of time back when fasting with OMAD, per month!  -Why I struggled so much with diets and how I found my way back from 'metabolic damage'  And there's a lot more.   As you already know, diets are dumb, they don't work and are not the best way to utilize your energy or focus.   Take a listen if you want to hear my thoughts in this exlusive workshop for Newell Strength members.   Be Unconventional, Kyle Newell aka Panda Man P.S. - I am hosting another FREE, Live Training on Monday, October 26th.  This is my best training to date.  If you want to learn new concepts and BIG mistakes you keep making in regards to fat loss, then this is where you want to be.  However, we are promoting this one to the masses, so spots are limited!  https://pandamanofficial.com/panda-challenge-registration-page

So many men deceive themselves by continually telling themselves that tomorrow they will become the best version of themselves.     Why not today?   Why not now?   Modern life has a way of trapping men once they become comfortable.     But when you meet the best version of yourself that you could've been when you are on your death bed, what would he tell you?  How will that feel knowing that you didn't achieve nearly the potential that God placed you here to achieve?   I'll tell you how it's going to feel; it's going to feel worse than any pain you have ever experienced in your life.     How hard are you actually working to be that man, day in and day out?  If you ranked yourself 1-10, ten being the top, where would you currently be?   In this video, I give you some ideas to get the momentum going.     I hope his video gives you the kick in the butt that you may need right now, because time is too precious to be wasting on being mediocre.     Be Unconventional,   Kyle Newell aka Panda Man   P.S. - If you are a father in his 40's and want to start BEING the best version of yourself day in and day out and would like for me to Coach you, fill out this application and I will personally be in touch to see if you are a good fit: https://app.form.pandamanofficial.com/book-a-call-page

As one of the world's top experts on fasting, I field a lot of questions every day on the topic of fasting.     In this video, I answer the top five most common questions when starting out, which are:   What can I consume during the fasting window?   What are the best/most popular fasting schedules for beginners? (my answer may shock you!)   Does fasting cause muscle loss?   What breaks a fast?   Why am I getting side effects such as dizziness, headaches or shakiness with fasting, and will they go away?   These are insights that you need to know if you are going to go down the fasting focused path.     Be Unconventional,   Kyle Newell aka Panda Man   P.S. - I have a FREE Masterclass coming up in early October.  If you are furious about trying everything to transform your body to no avail, then you are going to want to tune in.  I will be coverin the 5 Biggest Mistakes in Fat Loss and Fasting, so you can learn the errors of your ways and not have to continue repeating the vicious cycle of dieting, gaining weight, dieting, gaining weight and so on.  You can reserve a limited spot here: https://pandamanofficial.com/panda-challenge-registration-page

I believe it's essential to understand the stress response of the body if you want to become fully healthy and possess and high level of vitality.     The body was never meant to stay stuck in the on switch when it comes to stress.     Visceral fat?  It's a direct response to chronic stress to protect your organs from the perceived threat.     Chronic back pain or any other chronic symptom of the body that has an unknown cause?  Stress and tension built up within the body.     In this video, I explain the link between visceral fat and chronic lower back pain as well as the role of stress in our lives.     Once you understand the mechanism, you can begin melting your visceral fat and finally get out of chronic pain.     Be Unconventional,   KYLE NEWELL aka Panda Man   P.S. -Check out my free fasting group that includes an amazing 3-week course/challenge, that is absolutely FREE, that will allow you to finally experience enjoyable and sustainable fat loss: https://pandamanofficial.com/free-fasting-community-access

I've got news for you.  If you've had chronic back pain over the years and may even have had injections, surgeries and more, yet the pain still persists, it's not because you have a degenerative back, it's because you were led to believe that your pain and symptoms were caused by a structural or physical nature.     Stay with me, because I know from helping a lot of clients throughout the years that the initial gut response is that this sounds impossible.     Your case of pain is different.  You have a herniated disc, a pinched nerve and the list goes on.     I am talking about a concept, which I've lived through, called Tension Myositis Syndrome, TMS for short.     Your back pain or any other chronic symptom in your body causing debilitating suffering, mine started as stomach and GI issues back in 2005 is real, but the question is, what's causing it.     If you are at your wits end, then suspend your disbelief and invest the time to watch or listen this video, it might give you your life back.     Be Unconventional,   Kyle Newell aka Panda Man   P.S. - If you are sick of struggling endlessly with your body or mind and would like to explore what I do for my clients in greater detail, shoot me a text and we can set up a time to chat: 908-229-6666

Society needs more strong dads.  Dads have been depicted and programmed into our minds as goofy, dufus-like characters in many of history's top sitcoms; think of Homer Simpson and Al Bundy.  Ironically, I believe that becoming a strong dad starts with developing a deeper understanding of the feminine energy.  I cover a lot in this episode, including: -Training, reflection, providing direction, growth, being an individual and ultimately becoming the wise elder.  It's a war and you need to be prepared to win this war.  Be Unconventional, Kyle Newell aka Panda Man P.S. - If you want to become more wise and start to master your body and mind, then hop on over and join my FREE fasting and mindset community here:  https://pandamanofficial.com/free-fasting-community-access

I have been Coaching men for over 20 years, and one topic that always comes up is testosterone replacement therapy, otherwise known as TRT.     And, on a recent post I made that showed how lean I have gotten for the summer, there were many trolls that said it was all because of TRT usage.     I have never denied my love and usage of testosterone, but it made me think that it was timely to give you a video with some background on TRT and anabolic steroids.     Why you should consider it.     How you go about using TRT.    And the effects of using anabolic steroids.  In this video, I also dispel the myth that TRT will dramatically change your body composition, because it will only have a slight effect.     Getting lean and mean is all about hormones, but not the hormone of testosterone.     Watch and let me know any questions.     Be Unconventional,   Kyle Newell aka Panda Man   P.S. - If you are a father in his 40's or 50's and want to get into the best shape of your life, fill out this application and I will personally be in touch to see if you are a good fit: https://app.form.pandamanofficial.com/book-a-call-page

I have long been a practitioner of visualization and a student of manifestation.   Are these not really just forms of faith?  The Bible speaks about it so often, yet people miss it.   In today's episode, I share with you some of my recent thoughts on the topic, including: non-resistance, What before How and the BIG one, quieting the mind.   I have come to the realization that without a quiet mind and stillness, we can visualize all we want, it will often fail to produce the desired outcome.  What if the reality you desire is already waiting for you, but you are blocking it because of all the head noise?   Give this one a listen and let me know your thoughts.   Be Unconventional, Kyle Newell aka Panda Man P.S. - If you feel that you are ready for Coaching because you are stuck, frustrated, need accountability or even if you are already doing well, but want to take it to the next level (there's always another level), fill out his application and I will get back to you personally: https://app.form.pandamanofficial.com/book-a-call-page