Savage Perspective Podcast STOP Eating 6 High Carb Meals A Day If You Want To Build Muscle
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You have been lied to about building muscle. The old bodybuilding diet of eating six high carb meals a day might be destroying your health and your gains. In episode 858 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes is joined b Mark Ennis to reveal the truth about ketogenic bodybuilding. Mark explains how he used a carnivore diet to get into incredible shape for his competition without the hunger, energy crashes, and terrible rebound weight gain that plagues most bodybuilders. He and Robert discuss why the fitness industry often gives bad advice, and they share a much smarter way to train and eat for lifelong health and strength. This episode will show you how to finally build the body you want without sacrificing your well being.
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Chapters:
0:00 - The TRUTH About Bodybuilding Diets (Keto vs. Carbs)
0:41 - Mark Ennis's Return & His First Bodybuilding Prep
1:32 - How to Conquer a Bodybuilding Prep Without Starving
2:41 - The Ketogenic Advantage: Backstage at a Bodybuilding Show
4:20 - Is It Possible to Win a Bodybuilding Show on a Keto Diet?
6:14 - Why Keto Isn't More Popular in Bodybuilding
7:02 - The Biggest Post-Show Dieting Mistake
8:24 - Carb-Fueled vs. Fat-Fueled: Backstage Energy Levels
9:25 - The RIGHT Way to Approach Bodybuilding for Health
10:06 - "Bulking" vs. Getting Fat: The Post-Show Reality
11:02 - The Dark Side of High-Carb Diets in Professional Rugby
13:05 - The Health Risks of Extreme Impact Sports
14:04 - A New Perspective on Aging and Longevity
14:47 - Why You Should Ignore "Body Image" Advice in the Gym
15:43 - The TRT & Weight Loss Drug Epidemic: Chasing the "Easy Button"
16:34 - How to Boost Testosterone Naturally Before Considering TRT
17:23 - The SHOCKING Shift Away From High-Fat Keto
18:03 - Are Carbohydrates ESSENTIAL for Energy?
19:04 - Does the Keto Diet Get Better Over Time?
19:39 - Do You Need Carbs to Build Muscle? (The Insulin Debate)
20:43 - How I Built Muscle with ZERO Carbohydrates for 6 Years
22:22 - The 3 Things Your Body ACTUALLY Needs to Build Muscle
22:54 - High-Volume vs. High-Intensity Training: Which is Better?
23:59 - The Perfect Workout Duration for Maximum Gains
24:34 - Should You Lift Heavy or Focus on Form? (The Deadlift Example)
26:25 - How to Find the Perfect Training Style for Your Body
27:03 - Are You Overtraining? The #1 Sign You Need a Break
28:18 - Important Message from Host Robert Sikes
30:04 - How Often Should You Take a Deload Week for Muscle Growth?
30:33 - The Danger of Combining High Frequency & High Volume Training
31:45 - Why You're Not Building Muscle (Even If You're Lean)
32:16 - What is Reverse Dieting and Why Is It Crucial?
34:30 - How to Structure a Fat Loss Phase for Long-Term Success
35:40 - Why You're Always Sabotaging Your Own Progress
36:23 - The "Holiday Diet" Cycle: Why Quick Fixes Always Fail
37:21 - Do Calories Matter? A New Way to Look at Weight Loss
39:29 - Why "Eat As Much As You Want" is TERRIBLE Advice
40:32 - The Problem with the Modern Carnivore Diet
43:07 - Is a High-Protein Carnivore Diet a Mistake?
44:03 - How I Use Protein-Sparing Fasts for Rapid Fat Loss
45:47 - The TRUTH Behind Carnivores Adding Carbs Back
46:41 - The Problem with "Fitness Influencer" Marketing
47:50 - Why I'll Never Chase Viral Content or "Clout"
50:24 - Why Is There So Much Hate & Division in Nutrition?
51:24 - The Problem with Celebrity & Influencer Diets
52:45 - The Unspoken Truth About Health & Wealth
54:16 - Why Your Mindset About Aging is WRONG
55:23 - Can You Get Strong Without Lifting Weights?
57:36 - Finding Your "Why": The Ultimate Motivation for Health
59:03 - What's Next for Mark Ennis? (New Book & Events)
1:01:25 - The Shocking Price of Beef & Lab-Grown Meat in Ireland
1:02:34 - Where to Find More from Mark Ennis