TIME STAMPS:

02:04 Vitalijus Sivakovas - Lithuania - “Thank you both of you! So much good information and had a good laugh! Brilliant podcast.”

02:32 THIS WEEK’S L.I.S.S. - Danielle Fischer (WNBF PRO) Per her posing coach Laura Turtle she has a “noticeable increase in triceps mass since her last posing session 4 weeks ago” since we started focusing harder on her triceps! IG: @ danielleluvfischer01

04:38 MYTH: YOU CANNOT BUILD MUSCLE ON THE CARNIVORE DIET (wrong).

07:41 VEGETABLE OILS - the good, the bad, and the UGLY. Actually they’re mostly bad but some of them aren’t so bad like olive oil and avocado oil.

13:13 Recap of “The Great Olive Oil Debate!”

14:15 EMILY - HAIR LOSS QUESTION - Troubleshooting HAIR LOSS after prolonged periods of being in ketosis.

20:00 ANONYMOUS (“EDDIE”) - Recently got off anxiety medications and currently consuming a meat-based diet very similar if not more strict than myself. Has PTSD (ex-army) Dietary recommendations for some who has recently embarked on a journey to live life free of anxiety meds?

26:36 All about EGGS: How to identify how much nutrition is really in the yolk!

29:04 The difference between DISCIPLINE and MOTIVATION (they are not mutually exclusive).

32:02 NOREPINEPHRINE + DOPAMINE, and their harmonious role in AROUSAL, REACTION TIME and MEMORY FORMATION.

33:30 How to pay attention to what you can control when you are in a stressed state of mind.

35:17 Tips on getting into a creative place, also known as a state of “flow.”

38:01 Books, resources, and lessons around SUSTAINABLE GOAL SETTING.

45:54 Feeding your PET CATS like the miniature lions they are!

49:40 How to book a FREE DISCOVERY CALL with Coach Marilou! www.mariluhayes.com / IG mariluluhayes

TIME STAMPS:

01:00 Quick recap of 2024 CARNIVOREATHON!

05:00 This week’s LISTENER INSPRING SUCCESS STORY is Ashley! Check out her account @carniv0re@waifu on Instagram for her before and after pictures 🙂

06:50 When we recommend to use exogenous ketones.

12:45 Richard’s recommended brands for EXOGENOUS KETONES.

16:02 How the carnivore diet has improved the CHEMISTRY of our ROCK BAND helping us to be more sharp and more unified!

18:10 Hikmat Jwanroy from Dubai - “Why do you track MACROS but not CALORIES?”

27:07 The many CRUCIAL roles of protein throughout the body other than just muscle building and preservation!

30:50 OMAD follow-up and additional thoughts since our last two weeks based on the feedback we’ve been receiving. Here’s the best advice we have on how to tell whether OMAD is right for you and your goals!

34:04 Why CICO is at best a gross oversimplification that is useless data on contest prep, especially if you are on a ketogenic or carnivorous diet.

35:22 All about what NATURAL BODYBUILDERS show know concerning their limitations in comparison to athletes that choose to use PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS.

36:04 Adam’s question (from England) about PROTEIN SPARING MODIFIED FASTING while BULKING.

44:00 How to tell whether you’re losing ACTUAL MUSCLE TISSUE or MUSCLE FULLNESS when you are cutting and how you should modify your diet accordingly.

47:02 All about BETA ALANINE.

49:09 Should you cut out caffeine? Why caffeine does NOT give you more energy. It just blocks your body’s natural ability to tell you that you are tired! However it may help you BURN FAT more efficiently!

50:00 MENTORSHIP: How to prepare in advance to learn from someone you truly respect to make the most of their time and apply it into your own life and the lives of those who matter to your most.

52:15 Signs of ELECTROLYTE DEFICIENCY and other problems you may encounter when starting PROTEIN SPARING MODIFIED FASTING (PSMF).

54:34 BODY RECOMPOSITION (building muscle and losing fat at the same time) - did Leduar REALLY gain 9 POUNDS OF MUSCLE in 7 WEEKS NATURALLY?! (Probably not but his increase of muscle fullness, mass, density and slight decrease in body fat has given him a dramatically different physique which is typical of Carnivore Newbies)

59:00 Taylor Shuey - Indiana, US - in response to 063: “On his topic about BHB do you think now that it would be good to try preworkout to get a performance bump and fend off inflammation then leaving your body up regulated post workout for it to create an abundance of natural BHB?”

01:03:02 PERFORMANCE BENEFITS you can expect from your first time supplementing with BHB.

01:05:02 How to use EXOGENOUS KETONES to peak for a bodybuilding competition during PEAK WEEK.

01:09:29 “Posing can’t win you a show but it can certainly make you lose one!” -Layne Norton. Posing’s under rated role in competitive bodybuilding.

01:11:14 (Anyonymous) “You guys mentioned on the podcast that my libido should have gotten better on carnivore. I’ve actually lost all interest in bedroom activity since making the switch to Carnivore. My macros are the same, I’m about 8% body fat, and it seemed to be fine until switching to Carnivore. Any help guys?”

01:13:09 METALLOTHIONEIN

01:18:08 Best sources of ZINC to support healthy TESTOSTERONE levels.

01:19:24 Advice for improving your LIBIDO and troubleshooting how you can improve your bedroom life with your diet.

01:20:04 How low of a body fat percentage can you maintain while still being able to “do a good job?!”

01:21:10 How to talk to your “significant other” about your libido if it’s something you struggle with.

01:21:45 Samantha Kambeck AND David Mencarini - Virginia, US / Minnesota, US - questions around adding FERMENTED FOODS like sour krout and dill pickles.

01:23:52 Ben Azadi and his experience implementing fermented foods to improve his gut microbiome. Link to his interview with Rich https://youtu.be/4eoECH7fr1E?si=nl0v6k4jTkfz9lOt

01:27:09 Detailed overview of Colt’s contest prep to guest pose at the 2024 The Open Natural bodybuilding competition in Seattle, WA using PSMF, fat loading, carb loading, and exogenous ketones.

01:32:04 The WORST TIME to do cardio if you want to maintain your muscle mass.

01:35:15 A note on terminology! It’s improper English to say “carbs!?”

01:36:06 HEAVY LIFTING and PSMF.

01:43:44 When to track electrolytes on contest prep.

TIME STAMPS:

01:00 TAYLOR SHUEY is a LIFETIME NATURAL CARNIVORE BODYBUILDER currently 13 weeks out from his next competition where we’re taking a stab at his OCB pro card. Follow Taylor on Instagram @ tshuey63 He’s the guy with the GIANT ASS QUADS!

02:05 L.I.S.S. Samantha Kambeck / From VA, US / IG: @ wellhorseandrider / O.M.A.D. & Ketosis; advice for beginning INTERMITTENT FASTING from someone who thoroughly enjoys OMAD and fasting for 48 to 72 at a time, and how this can transform your health.

05:15 How intermittent fasting and an animal based way of eating has enhanced Sam’s spiritual life and meditation practices.

06:30 Common LIES about OMAD & IF, and what the science actually says.

07:57 Mr. Shuey’s SQUAT TIPS, FOOT POSITIONS, & general practices around QUADRICEP TRAINING.

010:13 KNEES OVER TOES: Is this a disaster waiting to happen, an effective muscle building technique, or a combination of the two to develop big legs?!

15:03 Tips on deciding whether to training UNILATERAL (single arm/leg) or BILATERAL (both arms/legs).

14:00 CHECKING IN - Overview of Taylor’s macronutrients, meal plan, and verbal analysis of his progress photos.

17:02 BRAIN FOG - Why this improves on the carnivore diet.

18:50 Water retention caused by heavy lifting and how it affects your physique as a lean bodybuilder.

22:04 Why KETO-ADAPTED ATHLETES retain muscle glycogen BETTER than athletes who are consuming carbohydrates at every meal.

28:11 Is it better to train with higher frequency or lower frequency leading up to a bodybuilding competition to peak optimally?

34:04 Our “master plan” to INCREASE TAYLOR’S “CALORIES” to burn fat; hormonal advantages we expect to see in his physique to demonstrate once again why tracking Calories on contest prep is a terrible idea.

38:28 “Intermittent energy restriction may result in greater improvements in insulin sensitivity and weight control than daily energy restriction (DER).... In the short term, IECR is superior to DER with respect to improved insulin sensitivity and body fat reduction. Longer-term studies into the safety and effectiveness of IECR diets are warranted.” “Recent experimental studies have elucidated some of the metabolic mechanisms involved with IF. " Email admin@supersetyourlife.com for these studies if you can't find them on Google (too lengthy for show notes!)

40:30 How Taylor’s BRAIN FOG has cleared up significantly since his recent transition to carnivore and how he can tell when he has tapped into ketosis.

42:21 CONTEST PREP CASSEROLE RECIPE: https://ketosavage.com/contest-prep-casseroles/ - how we both utilize and teach this brilliant contest meal prep strategy!

48:28 WEIGHING FOOD - how to make sure you’re tracking everything as accurately as possible.

51:15 How to troubleshoot the best portion sizes for your pre workout meal.

59:00 How to train your QUADS if you’re GLUTE-DOMINATE (me) and how to train your GLUTES if you’re QUAD-DOMINANT (Mr. Shuey).

01:05:05 Exciting results of Mr. Shuey’s client Alex using INTERMITTENT FASTING & OMAD as a tool in his meal plan.

01:06:06 TATTOO ADVICE for bodybuilders who want to go pro!!! (Shoutout to “Everything Rocks Tattoo” 406 598 8288)

01:13:02 Summary of Coach Colt’s recommendations on when & how to track SODIUM, POTASSIUM & MAGNESIUM to get the most out of your bodybuilding prep, peak for refeeds, and peak for your competition; what your mentality needs to be and how to adjust from refeed to refeed as practice “peak weeks” leading up to the show.

01:15:50 How to troubleshoot whether you are deficient in potassium or magnesium.

01:24:00 Tips to identify which source of meat should be the foundation for your contest prep; in most cases you can’t go wrong with 70-80% ground beef.

01:33:02 Why WOMEN typically understand better when to fast intuitively.

01:34:04 Taylor’s future competition plans.

01:36:00 DRUG TESTING GUIDELINES and other considerations when choosing a NATURAL bodybuilding show.