The Fittest Doc, The Fittest You 8 The Green #12419, Dover, DE (2026)

01/13/2026

The #1 mineral deficiency sabotaging your New Year’s routine? It’s not what you think…

Comment “𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄” and I’ll send you a discount on electrolytes that actually support your New Year goals.⁣

Every January, people commit to workouts, cleaner eating, and better sleep...but they overlook the foundation that controls ALL of those: proper hydration.⁣

Here’s the medical truth:⁣

According to NHANES 2017-2018 data from the USDA, nearly 97% of Americans fail to meet the adequate intake for potassium. The average adult consumes only about 2,496mg daily; yet the NIH recommends 3,400mg for men and 2,600mg for women at minimum. That’s a SIGNIFICANT gap most people don’t even know exists.⁣

Why does this matter?⁣

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health confirm that potassium is essential for:⁣
• Muscle contraction/relaxation⁣
• Nerve impulse transmission⁣
• Cellular hydration (Na⁺-K⁺ ATPase pump⁣)
• Maintaining sodium levels

When potassium is low, the Cleveland Clinic notes you may experience fatigue, muscle weakness, cramping, constipation and that “dragging through the day” feeling even if you’re drinking plenty of water.⁣

Here’s where most people get confused: Water does NOT equal hydration⁣

According to research published in the NCBI, water absorption in your body is passive and directly coupled to electrolyte absorption. Without adequate potassium, sodium, and magnesium, water can pass through your system without effectively hydrating your cells...especially if you’re working out, sweating, traveling, or cutting carbs.⁣

That’s why I drink - it’s formulated with a potassium-forward approach alongside optimal sodium and magnesium. More potassium than a banana. Zero sugar. Zero unnecessary fillers.⁣

Think of hydration like brushing your teeth...a small daily habit that compounds. One stick in the morning, one after movement or travel, and you’ll notice the difference in how you feel.⁣

This year isn’t about doing more. It’s about supporting your body better.⁣

Comment “𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄” to get started on the only electrolyte brand I drink and strongly recommend.⁣

🫶🏾 Dr. Nick⁣

01/13/2026

The food industry lied to you about what’s really destroying your liver.

Here’s what doctors know that you do not.

Most people think fatty liver comes from eating too much fat.

Wrong.

The most potent villain, instead, is excess fructose hiding in foods marketed as healthy.

Your liver processes fructose differently than other sugars, storing it directly as fat.

The fix is not complicated, but it requires you to look past the labels.

Eliminate hidden sugars, flood your system with fiber to support your gut-liver connection, and add polyphenols that act as medicine for your cells.

Also, stop eating late.

Your liver cannot repair itself while digesting food.

Give it a 2-3 hour window before bed.

Your liver is one of the only organs that can fully regenerate.

In 90 days, you can completely transform your metabolic health.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/13/2026

Fasting success isn’t about discipline...it’s about resilience. Here’s the mindset shift that makes fasting sustainable.

People who succeed with fasting aren’t perfect...they’re flexible, bounce back from setbacks, and treat themselves like a friend, not a drill sergeant.

Progress over perfection is the real secret.

Set realistic goals, celebrate small wins, and surround yourself with support.

Tomorrow, I’ll show you how to troubleshoot the most common fasting obstacles.

And on January 19th, I’m dropping the complete playbook for a total health reset.

Want to be put on the early-access waitlist...positioning you at the front of the line before it’s full from everyone else who moved faster?

Then let’s get you VIP status: first follow me and THEN comment “VIPME” below.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/13/2026

The difference between people who change and people who stay stuck? One word. And it’s not what you think.

Most people wait for motivation to strike. They think they need to feel ready before they act. But motivation is unreliable. It fades the moment things get hard.

Commitment is different. It’s a decision you make once that carries you through every moment you don’t feel like showing up. Your brain responds to that certainty. It stops wasting energy on should I or shouldn’t I and starts focusing on how.

This is what separates those who make progress from those who stay in the same place year after year. Not talent. Not luck. Decision.

You already know what you need to do. Stop negotiating with yourself and commit to it. Pick one action today that aligns with the person you’re becoming. Then follow through.

That’s how change happens.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/13/2026

Stop thinking fit people have some secret you don’t... they just stopped waiting to feel ready before they started.

Fit people can be perceived as being elitist to others, especially to those who may have struggled to lose fat or stick to a fitness plan.

But we all have challenges we face that we have to overcome to be able to allocate the necessary time and personal bandwidth to the necessary actions that result in becoming fitter.

The more folks expect to be good at things or for things to feel easy, the less likely either of those things will be. It takes time, effort, and patience to show up and do the boring basics.

Folks may feel like failures from previous unsuccessful attempts at dieting or they may feel overwhelmed in other areas of life.

But if you can approach these small changes to your lifestyle with an open mind and curiosity, you’re more likely to have the changes become habits that stick.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/13/2026

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As long as she is physically around me, you are only as safe as the level of respect you show to her.

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01/13/2026

What if I told you that you’re not stuck with the mindset you have?

Most people believe their habits and thought patterns are just part of who they are. Fixed. Unchangeable. But neuroscience proves otherwise.

Your brain has neuroplasticity... the ability to rewire itself based on what you practice. Every time you choose a different thought, you’re creating new neural pathways. Every time you repeat a new behavior, you’re strengthening it.

The person you are today isn’t the person you have to be tomorrow. Better chapters don’t need a personality transplant. They need intentional practice.

So if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to change, this is it. Start with one small shift. One new thought pattern. One better habit.

That’s how you build the life you actually want.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/12/2026

Did this person actually study what they’re talking about?

Most physicians spend zero time learning the biggest drivers of health.

We memorized niche drugs while ignoring nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management.

Medical school trains disease treatment, not prevention.

Many colleagues dismiss lifestyle interventions because they weren’t in our textbooks... even when the evidence is stronger than it is for the medications we prescribe.

When seeking advice on longevity and optimization, credentials matter less than actual education in that specific field.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/12/2026

Fasting is not about willpower...it’s about metabolic flexibility. Here’s how to break free from cravings and plateaus.

Fasting boosts your metabolic flexibility: your body’s ability to switch between burning carbs and fat.

That’s how you break free from cravings and make results last. Cycle fasting and feeding, focus on whole foods, and ditch the all-or-nothing mindset.

Tomorrow, I’ll show you the mindset shift that separates successful fasters from the rest.

And on January 19th, I’m dropping the complete playbook for a total health reset...but the flexibility protocol will only be available for a short window. Don’t miss your chance.

Want to be put on the early-access waitlist...positioning you at the front of the line before it’s full from everyone else who moved faster?

Then let’s get you VIP status: first follow me and THEN comment “VIPME” below.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/12/2026

What if everything you believed about family health was wrong?

The truth is your daily decisions hold more power than any gene ever could.

Every time you choose movement over stillness, nourishment over convenience, or rest over hustle, you’re actively rewriting what’s possible for your body.

Your mission: identify ONE family health pattern you want to change.

Start small. Stay consistent. Build the legacy you want to leave behind.

Your health story starts with the choices you make today.

🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

01/12/2026

Belly fat is killing you. But this other fat? It's doing the opposite.

Harvard researchers just proved something that could change how you think about your body forever.

They transplanted fat between mice to answer one question: does WHERE you store fat matter more than HOW MUCH you have?

The results were shocking:
• Subcutaneous fat (the pinchable kind on your hips and thighs) transplanted into the belly cavity DECREASED body weight and total fat mass
• Glucose levels dropped by 15% and insulin sensitivity dramatically improved
• Visceral belly fat transplanted to the same area? Zero improvement. Nothing.
• The subcutaneous fat group showed 100% suppression of liver glucose production during insulin testing
• These benefits occurred WITHOUT changes in food intake or energy expenditure

This study suggests subcutaneous fat produces beneficial substances that improve your entire metabolic system. Meanwhile, visceral belly fat just sits there, contributing to insulin resistance and disease risk (through its release of both inflammatory cytokines and free fatty acids).

The fat you can pinch might actually be protecting you. The fat wrapped around your organs? That's the real threat.

This completely reframes the weight loss conversation. It's not just about losing fat. It's about understanding which fat is helping and which is hurting.

What surprised you most about these findings? Does this change how you'll approach your health goals?

Share this with someone who needs to hear that not all body fat is the enemy.

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick⁣ ⁣

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01/12/2026

Where your money goes tells the truth about what you actually value. Not what you post about. Not what you SAY matters. What you ACTUALLY fund.

I’ve been the guy who thought “going to the gym” was dumb. I thought distractions were a better use of my time. I admit, I owned that world. But years of 18 hour study days in medical school demanded a physical escape...and when I had to choose, health, and the maintenance of it through going to the gym, won. It’s been my career and my life ever since.

Inflation is making this choice even more real. Groceries cost more. Gym memberships add up. But I’ll always invest in what makes me stronger, not low ROI choices.

What are you actually funding with your choices?

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🫶🏾 Dr. Nick

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