An Analysis of Mike Israetel's Decision to Juice

In this video, I argue that Mike Israetel's decision to juice and carry excessive bulk is irrational, since it's a net cost. Get my book Solomon’s Guide to Fat Loss here: https://solomonnelson.com Time stamps: 0:04 Chapter 1. Introduction 1:12 Chapter 2. How rational people make decisions 2:38 Chapter 3. What are the costs and benefits of Mike's juicing? 3:24 3.1. The benefits 3:27 Benefit 1 - Juicing as bigorexia treatment 3:46 Benefit 2 - IFBB pro aspirations 4:19 Benefit 3 - Money and fame 4:54 Benefit 4 - Altruism 5:29 3.2. The costs 5:31 Cost 1 - Poorer physical health 6:13 Cost 2 - Lowered intelligence 6:52 Cost 3 - Rage and anxiety 10:10 Cost 4 - Unintentional encouragement of juicing 11:49 Chapter 4. Why Mike's juicing is a net cost 12:30 On juicing as bigorexia treatment 14:04 On IFBB pro aspirations 17:09 On money, fame and influence 18:17 On altruism 21:48 Overall analysis 22:38 Chapter 5. Conclusion Debunking Mike Israetel's Terrible Advice to 'Train MORE Than the Pros':    • Debunking Mike Israetel's Terrible Advice ...   Solomon Nelson x Lyle McDonald: Fitness Fads and the Natty Limit:    • Solomon Nelson x Lyle McDonald: Fitness Fa...   Elite Powerlifting Tactics: Insights From Sumi Singh & Lyle McDonald:    • Elite Powerlifting Tactics: Insights From ...