Are Carbs Necessary for Optimum Performance? Experts Weigh In

In this SUPER CUT, the crew and guests talk about how to utilize carbs and whether or not they're even necessary for performance.
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• How the Keto Diet Beca...
How the Keto Diet Became So Popular
• Carnivore Diet Deep Di...
“Humans Are Optimal on a Carnivorous Diet” - Dr. Anthony Chaffee || MBPP Ep. 897
• Most Common Keto Mistakes
Most Common Keto Mistakes
• Mark Bell's Power Proj...
Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 333 - The Ketologist Chris Irvin
• Mark Bell's Power Proj...
Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 223 Live - Can you get Jacked on a Carnivore Diet?
• Can You Still Perform ...
Can You Still Perform at a High Level with No Carbs?
• Flex Wheeler Competed ...
Flex Wheeler Competed On A Low Carb Diet - Meathead Clubhouse
• Take Control of Your H...
Take Control of Your Health: Ditch Carbs, Sugar, and Alcohol for a Better You
• Mark Bell's 10 Minute ...
Mark Bell's 10 Minute Walk Talk - The War on Carbs
• Fueling Your Workouts:...
Fueling Your Workouts: My Updated Approach to Carbs and Body Weight Management
• Luis Villasenor Breaks...
Luis Villasenor Breaks Down the "Protein Sparing Modified Fast"
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0:00-0:40 Introduction
0:41-21:34 Baker & Efferding Discuss Carbs & Performance
21:35-31:53 War on Carbs Diet
31:54-38:51 How to Cycle Carbohydrates
38:52-56:05 Jon Andersen on Why He Cut Carbs
56:06-1:00:35 Flex Wheeler Eating Zero Carbs
1:00:36-1:06:12 How to Build Muscle with No Carbs
1:06:13-1:14:05 Carnivore Diet Optimal for Humans
1:14:06-1:19:34 Mark's Current Approach to Carbs
1:19:35-1:19:56 Outro

[@scoutwithoutclout]

I was a fat slob, and I changed everything 3 months ago. No more drinking, smoking, pharma, sugar, anxiety, etc. Every time I tried to diet in the past it was all about "what I can't eat." This time I made a short list of "what I can eat." Eggs, meat, heavy cream, butter, lots of spicy peppers. I'm down 42 pounds (no cardio, just weights). It's been shockingly easy too. I usually eat once a day post workout and I can eat as much as I want. The reason carnivore works for me is it's simplicity. I can stick to it. No cravings, no fatigue, just simple. Once I reach my maintenance weight I may integrate occasional fruit (like once every 3rd night is all I can handle now without backsliding but I try to avoid that). On nights where I feel I absolutely need sugar, I'll squeeze a lemon or lime into a glass of water or I'll make a coffee with heavy cream. Those two tricks have been helpful in sticking to it. For all the people who advise against carnivore (for performance), I think it depends on goal & heritage. For example, my physiology, when I eat carbs I get absolutely starving for more of them. Before I would eat a 6000 a day calorie diet no problem. Now it's hard to hit 2600. Plus I'm a natural, so as long as I'm making strength gains (while I lose weight) it's hard to want to change. I'm actually really thankful people like Mark have talked about their success with the diet because now that I've tried it I might never go back. If so it will be with very little fruit intake for explosion.

[@bryanscruggs7566]

Without carbs I get really lean, with carbs I get really strong and big.

[@brandonyoung4910]

Same bro. It all depends on our current goals. Carbs are a great tool to modulate depending on what we are after

[@BigDees19]

Bryan carbs don't make you fat it's the water weight from the carbs thinking your losing weight

[@bryanscruggs7566]

@@BigDees19 never said carbs make you fat

[@Kishanvishwakarma-hux]

Out of 1000 people, 90% of them lost their weight by 20-30kg in just 30-60 days. If you want this medicine then let us know. This medicine is certified by W.H.O.

[@CarlosVerdinOfficial]

Untrue…

[@Fitnessdrama]

I’m eating a bagel right now. Take care

[@rjvsmb]

with butter.

[@syrupnuggt]

Yesterday was 189P, 70F, 530C. 3480 cal. Was 151.8lb this morning. carbs got me here and carbs will set me free.

[@CarnivoreAF]

Carnivore for over 3 years and I’ve had almost no carbs and I’m in the best shape of my life

[@CarnivoreAF]

@@Fitnessdrama we’re not wolves

[@Fitnessdrama]

We’re not wolves

[@brandonyoung4910]

That’s great news for you!

[@rickjones5399]

Okay. Let's test that 😂

[@johnsavage4786]

I have been a Carnivore for 2 years and I too am in the best shape and health of my life. I will never eat another carb

[@strengthcamp]

Two of my favorite guys. This was great. Thanks!

[@johnsavage4786]

Dr Anthony Chaffee does not need carbs I am happy to build my body following him and with optimum health

[@alancameron6937]

Chaffee is great, he corrects those who say that you need carbs for glycogen replenishment,

[@johnsavage4786]

I have never felt better following Dr Anthony Chaffee and Prof Bart Kay

[@jesseshaver2262]

Good vid with lots of different opinions. I have insulin issues from eating garbage and drinking alcohol for a while, so I’m doing a high protein keto for now. Maybe after a few months I’ll do a Kraft insulin test, see how I am, and then maybe start slowly reintroducing carbs

[@emh8861]

Yes, love listening to all opinions. We are our own study. 💪🏼🙏

[@oskaredwall7662]

Paul Saladino got it right. Meat, organs fruit, Honey and raw milk . Best foods in the world.

[@PolishMike1993]

I am on carnivore since May of this year. So far I have gained about 14lbs of mass, mostly muscle mass and body fat as well. My goal is to get big, just like Dr. Baker. I'm currently near 150lbs so I still need about 100lbs... Will eventually get there, no rush. 🥩💪

[@ThatMountainMoment]

Dr. Baker is a large framed guy and also on testosterone with genetics that cater to his hard efforts in the gym, you're results may be different than his. I enjoy animal based eating more than any form of nutrition but was also a clean vegan for years prior and both yielded a lean and muscular physique but my friend on carnivore for 3 years has not gained beyond a certain point even though he's 13 years younger. I lift half as many days as he does and train a lot of ultra endurance for cycling and trail running yet maintain all muscle at 195lbs. Not a brag but just shows how genetics play a huge role in conjunction with the effort and diet or PEDS as well as sleep and stress levels. Focus on optimizing YOU my dude and don't compare yourself to others results. Keep at it and stay motivated.

[@PolishMike1993]

@@ThatMountainMoment When I said "just like him", it was not literal. I meant I wish to be close to his size at some point. 😉💪

[@emh8861]

I’ve noticed my butt looks better 😃. LoL

[@drip369]

I mean I am mostly carnivore with six specific vegetables in my diet as well as mushrooms, but I do cycle in carbohydrates which I'm sure my liver thanks me because that's less work it has to do

[@emh8861]

🤔 explain why? How about fasting?

[@jamesunderdal8976]

I do very well on a carnivore diet personally i feel my best eating that way honestly and ive tried many different diets and configurations.

[@LukePrichard]

Feeling your best and optimal outcomes in muscle gain and or strength/performance are two completely different things.

[@jamesunderdal8976]

@@LukePrichard you dont say? I said I do very well with it me not you You do you im not trying to be Ronnie Coleman i want to be fit strong and healthy.

[@rickjones5399]

​@@jamesunderdal8976it's okay. We're just talking about optimal performance but yes if you feel good and perform well then good for you

[@jamesunderdal8976]

@@rickjones5399 thats what i was thinking

[@alancameron6937]

​@@LukePrichardcarb elimination doesn't impede performance.... ketones outperform gluclose every time, carb addiction may be the problem

[@brandonyoung4910]

Shit bro I feel my best eating 600+ grams a day. Great sleep, mood, and workouts

[@9spartan40]

Carbs are necessary to make your meals taste BOMB 💣

[@decathlete2000]

if on PEDs then no

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Have u guys done a vid on staph? Relatively common in gyms

[@DavidDavoDavidson]

We all have staph all over us all the time

[@emh8861]

Stan looks TOO big next to these guys 🤣🤣🤣.

[@isaarunarom7830]

120 days on carnivore at age 32 I looked and felt the best of my life. Currently I eat carbs and look like crap. And don't feel quite as good. Carnivore was alot of dishes, I eat carbs now only because I'm to lazy to cook 3 times a day

[@Alvaro_Athletics]

I cannot stop thinking of Stan arms's size...how on earth?

[@GodisGood794]

It’s called tren

[@emh8861]

I’m a 58 year old in shape woman. I don’t wear tight shirts 🤣🤣🤣.

[@Smoo7hy]

this guy fuII 0f synth0I

[@DG-EditsYT]

Since Mike O'Hearn was on with you guys supporting his BS (while looking doubtful) you lost a lot of integrity, the comments in that episode speak for themselves

[@philippegerondeau4351]

6:24 no disrespect but elevator would be faster but not healthier using his own example

[@kane6529]

Carbs are not the enemy, I declare the war on Carbs 😂 6-7 pounds of flesh and cartons of egg whites is wild! That poor man’s wife! Those farts must be deadly

[@seantv1510]

My gas has reduced by about 95% on carnivore. The few that have come, always in the morning, have been completely neutral. Lmao I'm serious... I actually "hot boxed" myself under the covers multiple times (for scientific purposes of course) and I did not detect anything. I ceased that experiment because I didn't want it to look like I was some sort of weirdo who actually likes to smell their own farts 😅

[@DG-EditsYT]

I think you are missing the point 👉

[@alancameron6937]

Wrong....its carbs that cause gas, cellulose is indigestible, sprouts, its the fibre causes farts ..... surely its obvious

[@Fitnessdrama]

We’re not wolves

[@TheGuyNate]

Why’s the first guy just looking one direction as if he’s reading something??? Just a conspiracy

[@johnr8095]

no. you dont need any carbs. Ever.

[@user-hy6xy9hx3i]

No one care about your opinion

[@bigounce1292]

Okay

[@koryarnold8333]

It's based on the individual. I Indeed lift heavier and with more intensity if I load up on like 50 to 100 grams of carbs before a lift.

[@DG-EditsYT]

​@@user-hy6xy9hx3iincluding yours

[@marcuswelby9601]

Carnivores kill me they say they don't need carbs but yet are pushing electrolyte supplements 😅😅😅

[@maplin007]

For most that’s salt something man and animals have used for ever.

[@jesseshaver2262]

Well duh. If you aren’t eating carbs it’s important to get electrolytes

[@marcuswelby9601]

@@maplin007 potassium and magnesium are found in fruits and other plant foods. Just don't get all these extreme diets on all sides of the spectrum. Most of these people are trying to sell you something.

[@Singlebarrel2323]

I’m confused what the issue is with electrolytes and carnivore. Electrolytes are important no matter the diet. What does being carnivore have to do with being sponsored by a company that sells them?

[@DG-EditsYT]

Why you even here? 😂

[@TheCadborosaurus]

Mr E making the boys look so small.

[@c.g.7603]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣TRUE!!!