{"podcast":{"title":"Flex Diet Podcast","slug":"flex-diet-podcast-880226","podcast_index_feed_id":880226,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/_12E74LS","website_url":"https://flex-diet-podcast.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c5f07d94-8550-4c17-8fe1-cfc923f86fac/01da7f8e-3b3d-422b-a85b-df41c58ece99/3000x3000/screen-shot-2020-03-30-at-10-10-19-am.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Dr. Mike T Nelson","episode_count":399,"summary":"Dr. Mike T Nelson gets geeky with the latest research and scientific findings in the fitness world. Visit www.flexdiet.com to get Flex Diet Certified and www.miketnelson.com for more geeky goodness.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T04:19:04.275974+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flex-diet-podcast-880226"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 368: Why NEAT (Step Count) Might Be the Missing Key to Fat Loss, Recovery, and Performance & Flex Diet Cert Closes Tonight","slug":"episode-368-why-neat-step-count-might-be-the-missing-key-to-fat-loss-recovery-and-performance-flex-diet-cert-closes-tonight","published_at":"2026-02-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flex-diet-podcast-880226/episode-368-why-neat-step-count-might-be-the-missing-key-to-fat-loss-recovery-and-performance-flex-diet-cert-closes-tonight","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flex-diet-podcast-880226","url":"https://flex-diet-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-368-why-neat-step-count-might-be-the-missing-key-to-fat-loss-recovery-and-performance-flex-diet-cert-closes-tonight-ZZpVUq_S","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/2ea3e4d9-cc52-4227-aaaf-5243dca4406b/episodes/e0be927e-b86c-4e99-94e7-63f4043c6b21/audio/09a43843-5678-4ff0-996f-d01c993ea097/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_12E74LS","summary":"In this solo episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I break down why NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), and a simple step count, is one of the most overlooked levers for improving body composition, recovery, and performance. I explain how NEAT often drops when calories are reduced, why that can stall fat loss even when you think you’re in a deficit, and how using wearables (or even basic tracking) can make subconscious movement visible and easier to improve. I also share how the Flex Diet Cert is built as a complete system for nutrition and recovery, covering interventions from macros (protein, fats, carbs) to NEAT, sleep, micronutrition, intermittent fasting, and more — designed for everyone from general population clients to high-level athletes. I also remind listeners that enrollment for the Flex Diet Cert closes Monday, February 16th, 2026, at midnight Pacific. Sponsors: Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://miketnelson.com/","meta_description":"In this solo episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I break down why NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), and a simple step count, is one of the most ov…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":624,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/flex-diet-podcast-880226/episodes/episode-368-why-neat-step-count-might-be-the-missing-key-to-fat-loss-recovery-and-performance-flex-diet-cert-closes-tonight/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flex-diet-podcast-880226/episode-368-why-neat-step-count-might-be-the-missing-key-to-fat-loss-recovery-and-performance-flex-diet-cert-closes-tonight.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}