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.

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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TIME STAMPS:

02:12 “Bro Split” or “Pro Split” - Rob’s current strength training at 3 weeks out from at the Chicago Pro; discussion around his training methodology and major inspirations such as Dorian Yates & Phil Heath.

06:51 Tips on determining whether to use COMPOUND LIFTS or ISOLATION LIFTS in your hypertrophy training depending on how you feel and what your objective is.

10:32 Best compound lifts for MASS.

15:05 The secret behind Hoists’s “bell-curve” biomechanics in their seated leg extension machine; the signs of a high-quality resistance training machine.

20:02 Everything the average person does WRONG with LAT PULLDOWNS.

24:09 ROC-IT Technology.

25:08 Tips for using CHAINS & BANDS in your workouts and how Hoist mimics these training intensifiers.

29:02 How to get the best lat activation with lat pulldowns and seated cable rows.

33:03 SPOTTING TIPS!!! (I got you bro)

40:00 Rob’s life as a full-time gym owner, professional bodybuilder and Hoist sales manager!

44:55 How Rob got “bitten by the bug,” earning his IFBB Pro card, & WINNING the UK ARNOLD CLASSIC and British Masters!!!

50:32 Tricks your brain plays on you when you’re 3 weeks out from a big show!

55:05 The importance of REFEEDS; tips on how much to increase your food intake on these exciting days of prep!

01:00:09 Why neither of us track Calories on contest prep.

01:06:00 LISTENER QUESTION: 52 is older than what most would assume to be a “suboptimal bodybuilding age.” Do you agree?

01:10:00 PREMIER GYM - heaven for bodybuilders?!

01:14:14 A comparison of GBO vs IFBB bodybuilding organizations.

01:20:00 Tips to locate a competition where you have the best chance of winning.

01:20:20 The most important question you should ask yourself before you decide to go for your pro card.

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