TIME STAMPS:

01:50 THIS WEEK’S L.I.S.S. Michael Meola / Syracuse, NY, US / He’s actually a client of mine that recently competed in a POWERLIFTING COMPETITION using what was essentially a LION DIET with some other keto foods added in.

02:50 TOOLS but not RULES: When does it make the most sense for bodybuilders & powerlifters to add carbohydrates for performance purposes?

06:30 Danielle Fischer (WNBF Pro) from New Hampshire, US: Does OMAD (intermittent fasting) slow down your metabolism over time?

12:22 Is 2MAD (two meals per day) optimal generally speaking for those wanting to optimize their body composition?

14:02 Lukas Holly from Slovakia - Can you get “ZINC OVERLOAD” on the carnivore diet? Beef is very high in zinc.

17:17 BIOAVAILABILITY: Zinc from one animal is not the same as zinc from another animal. Same applies to dietary fat sources; ONE MORE REASON WHY a Calorie is NOT a Calorie.

18:18 Andrea from Australia (bikini competitor, via email - question on peaking for competitions).

20:30 COMPETITORS TAKE NOTES!!! Richard’s CARNIVORE BODYBUILDING PEAK WEEK protocol with EXOGENOUS KETONES and WHITE RICE.

23:03 Why FAT ADAPTED ATHLETES retain muscle glycogen BETTER than athletes who consume carbohydrates regularly.

27:22 WHITE RICE: If you’re going to eat carbs this is probably your best bet and here’s why.

33:50 PLANT-BASED SKINCARE vs. ANIMAL-BASED SKINCARE.

39:14 BONE BROTH & CHICKEN DRUM STIX MEAL PREP - How to cook without letting ANYTHING GO TO WASTE. What makes sense to keep, and what you should throw to the dogs.

40:40 Common GASTRO-INTESTINAL issues you might experience that will tell you that you are consuming too much fat.

41:09 BHB (beta-hydroxybuterate) - the KING OF KETONES and how to encourage your body to burn more of these types of ketone bodies.

44:29 David Mencarini (from Minnesota, US, he’s one of my men’s physique competitors and he’s 9 weeks out from his next show, checked in at 175 lbs this morning and has this question for me I’m stumped on: “What's your take on using exogenous ketones?”

48:02 Colt’s contest prep update at 8 weeks out from GUEST POSING at THE OPEN NATURAL bodybuilding competition in Seatlle, WA, US.

50:00 Adam, from England -  “I’m curious on your thoughts regarding coffee? I see you drink it but would you see noticeable benefits, if you were to cut it out?”

57:32 Valerio Polchi (from Italy) - What is your opinion with low carb diets and insulin suppression?

01:00:04 All about THYROID ISSUES and how to troubleshoot them the best you can with yoru diet.

01:02:02 INSULIN: Taylor Shuey (classic physique bodybuilder from Indiana, US) - why he is going to lose weight shortly after we INCREASE his Calories on contest prep (watch this).

01:07:46 James (by email) -  I know that calories are a bad unit of measurement and after years of either bing eating or massive undereating my hunger signals are a mess so I don't trust my satiety while eating but I'm not really sure how to tell if I've had enough or if I need to make a second dinner?

01:10:42 Emily Fitrzyk, from England - Is it possible to spot reduce fat on your quads?

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