I was so excited to sign Dr. Mike Molloy up for a seminar at The Fort. I knew people would gain knowledge and know-how by attending his presentation. I had seen him speak at Vagabond CrossFit and was very impressed. I read lots of books, do my research and have learned a lot on my own. However, Dr. Molloy taught me many new things; specifically how to train certain types of people and how those people should eat. Also, he did not force his knowledge on anyone. He merely made suggestions and opened the door to us all, because he knows it works.
I have been doing CrossFit for about 2 years and eating Paleo for about 8 months. I met Mike early in my CF career and have been looking up to him as a mentor ever since. He
knows his stuff! Everytime a personal issue (tight and grody hips, shoulders, Paleo information, inflammation) has come up, Mike has given me an answer that works!
I made getting him to The Fort a priority. I wanted my people to hear what he had to say. He explained why we are so fat due to the chronic over consumption of carbohydrate and how that destroys our hormones communicating with each other.
Mike went over how fat became the villain over the years and how wrong this is. We need Omega 6 and 3 to flourish; however we need it in the correct ratios.
I giggle everytime I read the title "Damn Dirty Grains (and legumes and dairy)". The title is funny, but it is very true. Mike went in depth explaining why grains are so detrimental to health because of the pro-inflammatory properties. One of the biggest points Mike made to me and my clients was inflammation. There is just too much inflammation because of grains, lack of sleep and too much stress.
Dr. Molloy did a great job explaining why this lifestyle works, but he did a better job of making it clear
how to make it work. He went over establishing what one's goals are, then how to use this lifestyle to reach those goals. Mike made examples of certain people; the mom who wants to look better naked or the young dude who wants to win the CrossFit games.
My clients who attended the seminar were all extremely impressed. They had their questions answered and learned a lot. I had people come from all over New England for Mike's talk. It was absolutely worth giving up a Sunday to hear him speak and I would do it again in a second!
Members of The Fort, please post your thoughts about Mike's seminar to comments please!
