Ep. 312 | Nutritional Strategies for Weight Loss & Combating Cravings, Facing Fear & More with Ben Pakulski

Jun 1

Are you struggling with weight loss and cravings? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pakulski, world-renowned expert on improving physical fitness and physique enhancement, to discuss strategies for overcoming these obstacles and optimizing your internal state. As the CEO of the Muscle Intelligence Brand, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and creator of MI40, Ben has helped millions of students, coaches, and trainers transform their bodies and build thriving coaching businesses. With a proven track record as an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, finishing top 10 in the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics for 6 consecutive years and competing in the Mr. Olympia Contest, Ben is the go-to authority on physique optimization and lifestyle integration.

ABOUT Ben Pakulski

Ben Pakulski, "The Godfather of Intelligent Muscle Building", is widely considered the world’s best muscle expert and top authority on physique optimization and lifestyle integration for high-achieving men over 35. He currently helps executives, pro-athletes and entrepreneurs look, feel and perform at their best.

Ben is the CEO of the Muscle Intelligence Brand, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and creator of MI40, the best selling brand that revolutionized the fitness industry, changing the way training is understood and executed. His programs have helped millions of students, coaches and trainers transform their bodies and build thriving coaching businesses.

As an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Ben competed in 23 shows from 2008-2016, finishing top 10 in the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics for 6 consecutive years, placing 2nd in 2013. Ben reached the pinnacle of the bodybuilding world in 2012 and 2016, competing in the Mr. Olympia Contest and was considered one of the top 10 bodybuilders in the world for many years.

When not teaching or training, Ben spends his time at home or traveling with his two angels, Benjamin Zane and Presley Skye.

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.