My life with HIGH CARBS vs. my life with LOW CARBS.

Carbs = Performance
Once I retired from CrossFit, I convinced myself I didn’t need carbs. Over time I wasn’t able to push my performance and started to develop cravings and cramping.
I decided to add carbs back in and saw a huge difference in my training, energy, recovery and overall quality of life.
I’ve learned that you can still be lean, shredded & sexy with high carbs, as long as you know how to implement them into your day to day.
Team food is fuel over here!!
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[@ramoee359]

Glad to hear someone finally say this when every other influencer tries to push low carb down our throats. Been eating low carb high fat for awhile. I felt great and healthy, however, wasn't recovering or performing efficiently. It's just not optimal for athletes, especially high performance. completely agree with this.

[@marcusfilly]

Thanks for following along!

[@boguslav9502]

If you aren't carnivore while doing so then you will find this issue because you are still causing inflammation through plants.

[@fauge7]

​@@boguslav9502no, your body literally needs carbs to produce atp optimally. You can still perform on carnivore, but your body can't sustain the energy output. Carnivore / keto is great for weight loss, but don't expect to work out. I've been carnivore / ketovore for 10 months now and have lost 55 lbs. I trained for a strongman competition before the diet, but now I don't work out. I only work out if I have a cheat meal so I can enjoy hiking or a good lift.

[@Dom-bn1ru]

Most people aren't high level athletes like yourself tho...

[@marcusfilly]

@@Dom-bn1ru fair enough. But don’t fear them regardless.

[@ScottishWhisper90]

I've been keto for average a year and I love it, it works for me because if I'm eating carbs, I just snack and overeat and have an increased appetite. Lower carbs really reduces my appetite and still allows me to get in good workouts at the gym. It works for me personally, I only have a cheat day now and then on birthdays or feast days really.

[@daninglesonline1526]

Carbs are my best friends during my fat loss!

[@14argammeltbarn3]

It shouldent. Carbs are good for atheltic performance but compared to protein it will make you feel a lot less full when eating, which makes you eat more

[@daninglesonline1526]

@@14argammeltbarn3 you clearly missed the point but I understand what you mean, all the best for you ☺️

[@darkrider2959]

If you are in a calorie deficit you will be losing body mass and energy. But if you keep protein and carb high and fat low. Carbs will be fuelling up your muscles more even in deficit than if it was high protein and high fat. Plus the fact you will lose fat a small bit faster as fat gets Stored as fat and takes time to use energy out of it while carbs are only stored as fat when body has excess carbs which shouldn't be in a deficit. Hope I'm correct. Clear me up if I'm wrong

[@iw1459]

​@@14argammeltbarn3 that's incorrect. Feeling full is based on your stretch receptors in your stomach. Eating a large bowl of vegetable soup will fill you up more than eating protein. In fact, out of all the foods potatoes have the HIGHEST satiety index, which is literally a measure of how satisfied you feel. Go back to medical school or biology class before you start spewing bro science on the internet.

[@NickiesAdventureChannel]

I’ve been on keto for about 5 months now …. Work out energy is super consistent ( no crashes ) very level headed with more focus. It’s the sugars that get ya … I so far have lost over 24kg and feel so much more confident. ITS WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU. I would highly recommend going to see a dietician to discuss your needs regarding training and weight loss

[@marcusfilly]

Thats huge - congrats!

[@NickiesAdventureChannel]

@@marcusfilly thanks brother , love the content 💪🏻

[@roshinvarghese6879]

@@NickiesAdventureChannelCarnivore for 3 months and lost over 30 pounds. I have a lot more energy. I never worked out really before this diet but now I do it everyday. Depression and anxiety gone. So far so good. God bless.

[@Wen6543]

Keto literally saved my life, helped me to learn that i am HIGHLY intolerant to many carbs, including the ones that doctors never took out of my diet, i thought that i was normal when in fact i was pretty much poisoned all my miserable and unhealthy life. Too bad that i started to lack energy after depleting my body reserves of something (i have no idea what), with patience i identified and reintroduced carbs that are not a problem for me and feeling and doing great, the multiple and massive benefits of keto remains. For now no longer keto but ill be back here and there to see how im truly doing.

[@johnnyman1392]

This is good to see. Carbs are so important.

[@marcusfilly]

Definitely, I love incorporating carbs into my diet.

[@johnnyman1392]

@@marcusfilly so important...that your body literally has a survival mechanism that will synthesize a lesser quality version out of whatever it can.

[@shawnhuolihan2481]

I trained for over ten years on maintenance or basically keto level carbs. For the past four months I've been training on a high carb diet. It's been eye opening to say the least. I'm bigger, stronger, more energetic and making gains faster than I ever have before

[@toke7342]

Lol you expect us to believe that!?

[@wendywertz8828]

@@toke7342yes same here so tired of the low carb idiocy!

[@RicardasV]

​@@toke7342 High QUALITY carbs are as important as protein and fat. There is no need to neglect that and villainise carbs.😉

[@toke7342]

@@RicardasV sure eat all the sugar you want

[@RicardasV]

​@@toke7342I will do indeed, while you be craving it.😄

[@mrWathedeuce]

Im torn right now bc i work super hard to stay fit. Keto/low carb makes me feel better in so many ways but my strength training seems to progress a little slower. However, when i consume more carbs eventhough i feel a little stronger i notice inflammation, slower recovery, cravings and my sleep isnt as good. Currently trying to figure out where that balance is...

[@emirezer4247]

he's got a point. I wasn't eating many carbs since I was trying to lower my bodyfat but in my life, I haven't got any cramps other than calves but my god I started having cramps in my fricking biceps from now on i will take more and more carbs.

[@shortLTM]

Aren't muscle cramps on low carb diets due to electrolyte imbalance rather than no carbs? Anyway this is a good video. Carbs aren't an enemy - it's addiction an overeating carbs that is the problem!

[@HereForTheMusic-h5o]

Keto is amazing for physical exercise, you just need to keep hydrated with water and electrolytes...

[@tycannon384]

I like to eat scrambled eggs with cheese after a workout for a protein boost. It also helps tremendously with muscle recovery 💪🏽 If you want to skip the extra fat a few grams of carbs, cut the cheese. 🧀 💨

[@pasanen3352]

Amen bro!! I weighed in at 302lbs studied like crazy (Not influencers online) I now weigh in at 167lbs and in the best shape of my life HIGH CARBS are not your enemy man do your research and study learn your body etc and you will get that body,energy,muscle,mental clarity you are searching for 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@marcusfilly]

Wow, that's amazing! Great work!

[@klecoxs2]

So are you saying it’s about good nutritional practice and staying in the balance between calorific deficit & surplus ?

[@Sevvial]

@@klecoxs2Honestly, your body requires fat for energy, so you shouldn’t completely cut it out of your diet. If you overly restrict carbs out of your diet, you will only end up binging and feeling terrible afterwards. I’ve lost over 20 pounds myself and barely cut out carbs. You just need balance between foods.

[@jfinca]

What are some of your favorite meals/foods? Thank you in advance and congratulations on your fat loss.

[@JackDullBoy5]

I worked out a few years ago after a lot of experimentation that completely eliminating sugar, Consuming good carbs in small amounts daily with a higher intake of protein and good fats as well as a home made electrolyte drink and detox drink has definitely got rid of inflammation in my joints and body in general. To each their own though, what ever works best for you. 👌🏼

[@justincox5745]

Hey mate, what is that electrolyte Drink...would you tell me?

[@meela1014]

Yes, could you please share your recipe for home made electrolyte drink?

[@jaxonc123]

I feel like supplementing with electrolytes and ensuring your calorie and protein intake are high enough on low carb could help make it more sustainable for you, lots of dry-brined steak did the trick for me

[@marcusfilly]

Making sure protein and fat are on point are a must. Personally, I still feel and perform my best with adequate carbs.

[@Demonzico]

I'm either insanely impressed by crossfitters or very disappointed. They're either like basically calisthenics or just doing everything but lazily and making it too easy. 🔥 Job man.

[@OlyMar83]

If you active 💯 carbs are essential for performance. But if you sedentary…low carb 💯

[@OlyMar83]

@@joshuawhite1692 that’s pretty good bro. imagine you did have carbs! Damn! You would probs increase x2 your weight and distance.

[@venomf0]

​@@OlyMar83and tons of health issues

[@DC-pp8xf]

⁠@@venomf0You will have health issues if you eat too little carbs or too many carbs. Only idiots take things to extremes.

[@OlyMar83]

@@venomf0 if you active, then you using the carbs you ate. If you go to bed right after you have a shit load of carbs and spike your insulin, your body just going to think “what do we do with all this energy? He is not moving, let’s just store it (fat)” and that when health problems occur. Then it gets to a point where your body runs out of storage and starts storing fat in between organs, your legs, stomach etc.

[@killerpro6982]

​@@OlyMar83 Except all that happens when you end up eating more than your maintenance calories and have very less physical activity . Overconsumption of carbs isn't the problem as long as you are under your maintenance calories .

[@keatondejager]

I do think it’s important to note that this can be personal. Some people get more energy from a high fat diet than a high carb diet. It is a matter of genetics there. Carbs are not the enemy, but neither is fat. Don’t let the current trend in fitness persuade you to go one way or the other. Experiment for yourself and see what works for you. You might find far more energizing than carbs.

[@marcusfilly]

Definitely, everyone is built differently. Finding what works best for you is key.

[@DC-pp8xf]

Isn’t everything personal?🤔

[@watching789]

Carbs from the right sources are important

[@jankroka5351]

This is exactly me. I was able to get very lean and look good on low carb high fat high protein, but i wasnt as strong and i was lacking pump.

[@aaronkk2316]

I’ve went through my own phases of restricting groups and food items etc. and who would’ve known just a normal deficit and healthy balance got me the farthest. I gotta fix my hard head lol 😂

[@marcusfilly]

So many of us have struggled with this. Simple and sustainable is the way.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@marcusfillySo much this. The people feeling better doing either are doing so because they ate less junk/less in general. Exercise and decent diet are the best. I do eat lower saturated fat however, especially when bulking so I don't clog things up.

[@BrandonsOnline]

speaking facts

[@Themis33]

If you can't control yourself you can't eat carbs. 😢

[@mikafoxx2717]

If you can't control yourself, you can't maintain that either.. try only having healthy carbs in the house like beans and lentils and fruit and such, I promise you won't overeat those.

[@Themis33]

@mikafoxx2717 I like to do 6 months of keto a year. Keep my weight in check. If I eat carbs full time I gradually gain weight or can't lose it. I agree healthy carbs are wonderful. But once you allow yourself carbs I personally still eat crisps chocolate bread cake biscuits etc.

[@tonictones]

Carbs are king if you want to push the hardest in life and in sport! Not talking about pizza, donuts, and ice cream which are high in fat, but pasta, rice, potatoes, and fruit!

[@tedcleveland8488]

Simply quitting man made carbs is enough

[@fredtafel]

As soon as I heard crossfit I stopped listening

[@Gomer-lw7rd]

Yeah I’m the complete and total opposite I feel like dog shit when I eat carbs . Carbs do 0% for my performance . Actually worse.

[@mtgrean]

Yeah baby let's all go high carbs, it's the best way for superman like health, it doesn't effect your body in any negative ways, you'll become a lean mean fighting machine. How could have missed this super healthy way of eating? No more obesity, no more diabetes, load up people, maximize those carbs everyday.

[@samueljohnclark]

Most carnivores like myself acknowledge that not everyone needs to be a carnivore. But if you have serious autoimmune outcomes from plants then it’s a no brainer. The key thing I feel, is avoid sugar and processed foods!

[@garysaunders1546]

Love the content as always. What sort of macro percentages would you say you hit with high carbs for csrbs fats protein?

[@dlindo8892]

100% agree. Also I’m 53 and I’ve learned that if I eat a high saturated fat low carb diet I get prostate inflammation. I know probably too much information. Just wanted to put it out there to maybe help someone else.

[@TastyTrees916]

Must make the prostate massages better though

[@justanothermountainbiker6958]

dude.. remove unsaturated fats from your diet.. eat animal fats.. way better for you..

[@jimmylight4866]

TMI😂😂😂😂. But uh im listening.😂

[@WhatsIQ]

​@@justanothermountainbiker6958literally the opposite of true saturated fats are what you should limit not unsaturated

[@christiant.133]

​@@WhatsIQYeah, that's what "health care system" is telling you and you believe it.

[@Thesouthbeastc]

2 cubs of rice every meal 5x a day not a pound of fat gained 10 pounds of lost That’s obviously because I been doing a lot of intense training so it’s defenitly helps with recovery

[@marcusfilly]

Rice is the king for recovery

[@Amanda.c91]

I am actiiiive and when I try go low carb , I always end up obsessing and having too many processed sweet treats! But when I stay right and tight on oats, veggies, fruits, those processed sweets don’t even cross my mind.

[@marcusfilly]

Me too! Carbs keep me feeling my best.

[@followthepinkline]

Great video What carbs should we be eating!? Pasta, pizza ok?

[@taylorwhiteside6897]

Low carb = low energy. Carbs = plant based food, healthiest foods out there.

[@joemoore1998]

I found my people 😂 high protein high carb low fat for the win

[@rtm1619]

only cut out carbs if you're on a quick result fat loss. with 20k steps. you'll see results in weeks

[@chriswilson1968]

Low card is low energy. I love my clean carbs plus they are very good for you with tons of vitamins and antioxidants. I eat yellow potatoes with almost every dinner.

[@wildfernweddings4187]

How much do you recommend for people wanting to build muscle?

[@michaeljohnson2922]

For centuries populations have lived off of carbohydrates, some still do. I lost 47 pounds eating both but potatoes and felt incredible the entire time. Weight just flew off of me.

[@rachelbrondel5858]

Do you mean you ate only potatoes?

[@connorhunter9394]

I stopped buying protein powder now I just buy 6 pints of whole milk every 2 days powder is just whey and whole milk is whey and casein 1 pint of milk has 19.88g of protein so 3 pints a day is 59.64g of protein and cost price is £1.65 for 6 pints !!! Also it’s packed with so many nutrients!!!

[@connorhunter9394]

If your wanting the brake down 100ml = 3.5g 568ml = 1 pint 3.5g x 5.68 = 19.88g - Nutrition Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Niacin (Vitamin B3) Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) Vitamin B6 Folate (Vitamin B9) Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Zinc Selenium

[@johncarryfps]

For the lads: Day 1: Push 1. Dumbbell/Barbell Bench Press: 3x4 2. Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press: 3x8-10 3. Weighted Dip: 3x6-10 4. Cable Flye: 3x12-15 5. Dumbbell Isolateral Skull Crusher: 3x10 6. Dumbbell/Machine Lateral Raise: 3x15 Day 2: Pull 1. Lat Pulldowns: 2x15 2. Pull-Up: 4x6-8 3. Pendlay Row: 3x8-10 4. Machine High Row: 3x10-12 5. Rear Delt Machine Flyes: 3x20 6. Dumbbell/Machine Preacher Curl: 3x12 7. Hammer Curl: 3x8 Day 3: Legs 1. Back Squat: 4x5-8 2. Deadlift: 2x6-8 3. Any Hip Thrust Variation: 3x10-12 4. Dumbbell Walking Lunge: 2x20 each leg 5. Leg Extensions: 3x12-15 6. Seated/Lying Leg Curl: 3x15 7. Standing Calf Raise or on leg press: 3x10 Day 4: Rest Day 5: Push 1. Close-Grip Bench Press: 3x6 2. Military Press: 3x5 3. Dumbbell/Barbell Incline Press: 3x10-12 4. Pec Deck/Pec Flyes: 3x15 5. Cable Lateral Raise: 3x8 6. Cable Triceps Kickback: 3x15 Day 6: Pull 1. Neutral-Grip Pulldown: 3x10-12 2. Cable Seated Row with your elbows out: 3x10 3. Cable Seated Row: 3x10 4. Kneeling Straight-Arm Cable Pull-Over: 3x15 5. Barbell Shrug: 3x12 6. Cable Reverse Flye: 3x20 7. Cable Curl: 3x12 Day 7: Legs 1. Deadlift: 4x4 2. Front Squat/Goblet Squat: 3x6-8 3. Cable Pull Through: 3x20 4. Leg Press: 3x10-12 5. Leg Extension: 3x15 6. Romanian Deadlift (Single Leg Focus): 3x12 7. Standing/Seated Calf Raise: 3x15 Edit: This is not for everyone, I wouldn't suggest it for beginners.

[@joshuak7937]

Too much volume and not enough rest. If you’re not a beginner, I’d be extremely surprised if you’re progressing your movements each week

[@j33ms70]

​@@joshuak7937mike mentzer 💪💪💪

[@johncarryfps]

For guys starting out: Day 1 - Full Body **1. Incline Dumbbell Press/Incline Smith Machine Chest Press** - Set 1: Heavy set, 4-6 reps - Set 2: Lighter back-off set, 8-10 reps - Tips: Use dumbbells for time efficiency and range of motion. Maintain technique, focusing on a controlled descent and a good stretch. **2. Barbell/Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift** - 2 sets of 8-10 reps - Tips: Keep a smooth cadence, emphasizing hip push back while maintaining hamstring tension. Consider using straps for grip support. **3. Lat Pulldown/Pull-ups** - 2 sets of 10-12 reps (1st set: overhand middle grip, 2nd set: underhand close grip) - *Overhead Curls (after 2nd set for biceps)* - Tips: Vary grips for diverse lat engagement. Use straps for optimal lat activation. Finish with overhead curls for extra bicep work. **4. Dumbbell Step Up** - 1 set of 8-10 reps per leg - Tips: Isolate the working leg, minimize cheating with the back leg. Maintain tension, consider using straps. **5. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension with rope** - 1 set of 12-15 reps - *Drop set (decrease weight by 30-40%) to failure* - Tips: Prioritize overhead extensions for variety and growth. Maintain consistent tension on triceps. **6. Dumbbell Lateral Raise** - 1 set of 12-15 reps - *Drop set (decrease weight by 30-40%) to failure* - Tips: Utilize a larger range of motion for lateral delt activation. Use straps for a better mind-muscle connection. **7. Standing Calf Raises** - 1 set of 12-15 reps - *Drop set (decrease weight by 30-40%) to failure* - Tips: Focus on controlled movement, avoid bouncing during drop set reps. Day 2 - Full Body **1. Smith Machine Squat/Hack Squat/Barbell Back Squat** - Set 1: Heavy set, 4-6 reps - Set 2: Lighter back-off set, 8-10 reps - Tips: Optimize warm-up with fewer sets. Focus on deep range of motion and controlled form. **2. Seated High Incline Smith Machine Shoulder Press/Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press** - 2 sets (antagonistic superset with T-Bar Row) - Tips: Emphasize delt involvement with a higher incline. Supersetting optimizes time and muscle engagement. **3. T-Bar Row/Chest Supported Dumbbell Row** - 2 sets (antagonistic superset with High Incline Smith Machine Press) - Tips: Perform sets with different grips for varied back muscle engagement. Rest briefly between supersets. **4. Seated Hamstring Curl/Lying Hamstring Curl** - 1 set of 10-12 reps - *Drop set (decrease weight by 30-40%) to failure* - Tips: Emphasize seated variation for hamstring activation. Use a drop set to maximize tension without cheating. **5. Dumbbell Curl** - 1 set of 12-15 reps per arm - *Maya reps (short rest, 4 reps each time, until failure)* - Tips: Prioritize perfect form, using Maya reps for high-tension bicep work. **6. Cable Crunches/Normal Crunches** - 1 set of 12-15 reps - *Double drop set (decrease weight by 30-40% twice) to failure* - Tips: Maintain core engagement and control during cable crunches. Use a double drop set for intense ab engagement. Not a perfect routine but for complete beginners or people that don't have much time to workout then give it a try

[@cristovalortega1968]

How much rest between set?

[@j33ms70]

@@cristovalortega1968 only do 1 set to failure after Ur warmup ser

[@Hectorduarte1988]

Carbs make me hungrier though

[@marcusfilly]

Try adding more complex carbs, and you can add a little bit of fat as well to keep you fuller for longer.

[@hunterlacey3015]

Carbs fill you up the least out of all the nutrients ( other than fiber ofc) the best way to satiate yourself is a mix of protein, fat and fiber, protein is digested the slowest and makes you fell fuller than anything else, fiber works similarly, and the fat will help to make you digest the food slower

[@LuvableAF]

Plus fruit and veggies have phytonutrients that fight disease.

[@marcusfilly]

💯

[@jamieg.3965]

Do you have any suggestions about "heel plantar fasciitis." I had to stop cycling. I've tried stretching, shoe inserts etc.... Plus, I don't want to go to a doctor.

[@JeDindk]

I had it too, but cured it myself .... shoes off. Get up on your toes, roll back and get up on your heels .... simply go back and forth like that for 2-3 minutes. I think I did it 3-4 times a day. It will help with the pain immediately, and the plantar fasciitis will disappear relatively quickly. Maybe 7-8 days. And after that, every time you feel a bit of pain, you do it again for 1 or 2 minutes. It's very simple, but it worked very well for me. We are all different and I can't guarantee it'll work for you, but I hope you'll give it a go. Good luck.

[@neevshriker9458]

Love it bro great video!

[@marcusfilly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@musyclover]

Carbs are not bad just choose good carbs

[@Spotofgardening]

Glad to hear a fitness person say this, I bloody love carbs, sure sweet things, but actually more oats, pasta and rice!

[@marcusfilly]

Me too. Carbs help me feel my best.

[@Siouxnami]

What about a middle ground? Like Mid carb lol

[@markkellogg7146]

Why is this all about you? Everyone is different and thus responsible for discovering what works best foe them.

[@homosapien3132]

Everyone should do what works for them. Try things out. For me, I love carbs, ain’t no way I’m cutting them out. On high quality, unprocessed carbs, I perform better and recover better. Life is just more enjoyable.

[@soniczforever5470]

It still does not explain how I'm gaining 4 pounds a week on a 1000 calories a day and 8 hour walks. I've fainted twice recently. I'm also dealing with fibroid. Feeling very disgusting. Lost my six pack in week. My hips were saved but I gained weight on my belt line and waistline. I'm very upset and cry if I eat as I know I'm just going to gain more fat. I'm trying running it off. The only possibility is water.i increased. Don't think Mt body can process it it my frame is very small my waist is a 22. Hip is 30. High hip is 28 it was a 24. Went up 4 inches because of an 8 pound weight gain. My heart is regularly checked as is blood pressure so not that. Must be randomly falling.

[@Innate47i1]

It all depends. From a healthy metabolic standpoint, yes carbs. Even if you’re skinny or jacked but you’ve been eating an excess or unnatural carbs for years you could have done damage to your metabolic health. Which then you would have to be mindful of carb consumption.

[@JohanFitFoodie]

Definitely going to add back carbs after cutting down, nothing beats starting the day fuelled by stable energy from protein oats 🔥😊🥣🍫

[@danielleferber4763]

Commit to carnivore, not just low carb, and feel the best you've ever felt! Sounds like your electrolytes were off, leading to muscle weakness and cramping, low performance.

[@roshinvarghese6879]

⁠Carnivore for 3 months and lost over 30 pounds. I have a lot more energy. I never worked out really before this diet but now I do it everyday. Depression and anxiety gone. So far so good. God bless.

[@marcusfilly]

That's great. Keep up the hard work!

[@midlanderwbaboothy7068]

High carbs are ok if your an athlite and need constant fuel but for 90% of the population they will just store the weight

[@bejitason3770]

I’ve been in a high carb diet and is not sustainable not everyone has the luxury of training everyday and carbs get you big I prefer to be more lean and keeping all the strength I don’t get tired on low carb diet and no sugar because there’s other factors that can contribute to getting tired

[@chrisolson3240]

Your body fat is really low 9%? So a higher percentage of carbohydrates along with electrolytes is better for you. Plus, it looks like your training is higher intensity, so carbohydrates is a better fuel source for you.

[@yolo7128t6]

Retired from crossfit?

[@marioespinoza8403]

He said something very true: when he eat with carbs he didnot intruduce fats and vicerversa.

[@boblangford5514]

I hate high carb and low carb diets. I prefer a balance. I weigh 155, and I get about 200 grams of carbs every day and about 75 grams of fat every day. I tried low carb (under 50) and was miserable. I tried low fat (under 30), and was always hungry. The balance really helps me feel good and doesn’t hinder my gym performance.

[@marcusfilly]

Balance is key. That's why experimenting is so valuable to find what works best for your body.

[@boblangford5514]

@@marcusfillyYes, it definitely takes time. I just find that not worrying about strict adherences to macros really allows you to eat more variety, even when in a calorie deficit. I don’t like the idea that I can’t eat certain foods.

[@mikafoxx2717]

High carb doesn't equal low fat, per se.

[@bloodlxlart9958]

The only example of an acceptable man bun

[@yvonnieholness9895]

Carbs are bad not made for human consumption is every one going to workout like that 🙄

[@camronrubin8599]

Ryan fisher was a CrossFit champion as a carnivore 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marcusfilly]

Ryan's an incredible athlete, and everyone works a little differently.

[@camronrubin8599]

@@marcusfilly how much time did you allow for fat adaptation

[@valentincsonka327]

@@camronrubin8599 none cuz as he says in video he ate lots of vegies.

[@roshinvarghese6879]

@@marcusfillyyou didn’t do low carb correctly. That’s why you craved carbs and had low energy. You were not fat adapted.

[@CalmVibesVee]

Ive lost way more fat doing high carb LOW fat than 5yrs keto.

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

All those plants give me reflux, pain, autoimmune. Unfortunately.

[@germandavidperezaramburu8307]

60%

[@Patsysmiled]

Glad to hear that and congrats but people with health issues cannot eat a lot of carbs 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cyberexile3507]

lol just be honest man, the keto bandwagon just isnt as hip on the social media anymore.

[@ssjrose9641]

So basically, moderation, clean foods, and low processed sugar 😂😂😂😂

[@ezzinemehdi4169]

carbs are the most delicious, but proteins & fats are effective :)

[@CogMarks]

I’m totally distracted by the man-bun.

[@mariyantodorov913]

Finally someone who said it right !

[@SANJAY-un3pc]

Balance in all things.

[@marcusfilly]

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[@KevinSamuelsKid]

Carbs = Performance but Fat = Greater Performance

[@MC____]

You have to earn your carbs Charles Poliquin

[@GrantR-fv2hj]

Try animal based fruit meat honey dairy eggs

[@llCarnivoreBushcraftll]

Staring in Carnivore😂

[@keithwicks9103]

You can lose the same amount of weight on a normal low calorie diet. And actually have energy by having carbs

[@marcusfilly]

Carbs for the win

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

Sugar is addictive and makes me lethargic and the weight just never seemed to come off no matter how much training I was doing

[@tobeymaguire9053]

Sugar≠carbs. Only way to lose weight is calorie deficit anyway.

[@bumblebower1529]

@@tobeymaguire9053no sugar is carbs and carbs are sugar lol it’s quite literally science all carbs Break down into sugar

[@zygis4000]

​@@tobeymaguire9053you're so wrong on that

[@Faceless_Chat]

I know what you are saying... Same for me, I dont know why. I just cant lose weight... I literally have to go in to 1000-1200 cal deficit to lose weight... It's insane. If I do 500 Cal deficit... nothing happens... And yes, I do count my calories with a scale. I workout 1h30m 5 times a week (pushing to failure 90% of sets), and do 5-6 mile walks 5 times a week. Unless i am in INSANE caloric deficit, I lose zero weight...

[@zygis4000]

@@Faceless_Chat you might have elevated insulin levels that are preventing you from losing weight, normally no one should need to lower their calories that much, I would recommend you to look into keto/carnivore diets, those are the best things for weight loss and health wise since it solves a lot of health problems

[@colindavidson6483]

I mean bro… the amount of work to look like you do. Incredible

[@marcusfilly]

Thanks so much brother

[@Cryptoscammersbeware]

Bs you just needed to add more fruit and honey. 🍯

[@justalwayslean2307]

For a fit person like u yeah. But don’t mislead diabetic people with ur videos

[@marcusfilly]

Everything should be approached with an individual mindset. Everyone is different, and what works for me might not work for others, especially when diabetes is in play.

[@binathere2574]

Agreed

[@milomorgan2107]

High fat low carb feels better to me. I've noticed lower performance with long cardio and long workouts, but strength and explosiveness have been through the roof. I also think my T levels are higher on High fat, but that's just anecdotal.

[@marcusfilly]

Everyone's a little bit different. I'm happy you've found what works best for you.

[@joejackson9986]

That’s just science. High carb is unhealthy

[@Innate47i1]

It all depends. From a healthy metabolic standpoint, yes carbs. Even if you’re skinny or jacked but you’ve been eating an excess or unnatural carbs for years you could have done damage to your metabolic health. Which then you would have to be mindful of carb consumption.

[@_sacredseven_]

Take your Body weight in Lbs. Eat that many grams of each macro daily. I'm 5,'8", 150 lbs. Probably about 10% body fat. And that puts me at 2400 calories a day. Still a relatively low carb diet. But amino acids and fatty acids are more of a priority to get quality sources. Carbs are usually the cheapest and most available food source. So you can just backfill as needed.

[@jonni2768]

I am low INSULINE! Whether you are high carb or fat as long as you are active and you are keeping glucose spikes manageable and not forcing the body shoot shoot out tons of insulin do what works for you

[@TheCowboySpike]

Finally, some common sense.

[@blastedpotato]

It’s a paradox tho. Lower carb usually makes me leaner which is a performance advantage in my sport, but higher carbs gives me more energy which is also a performance advantage. It’s important to find a good balance between the two.

[@coachjcpartida3592]

Fruits and raw honey No grains no seeds Your brain pays the price and inflammation as well. Your heart will thank you

[@stevencokley1764]

I say this, whatever works for you do it. I am on a keto intermittent fasting diet and i lost 120lbs in 6months. With saying that more power to you.

[@devonbrook2292]

I love carbs so I just add them into my diet and just watch my calories

[@adamcatchesfish6148]

High carbs FTW!

[@LeonPerry]

My strength and performance on high carbs are better, but my strength is not as robust on zero-carb, although my energy levels on zero-carb are amazing.

[@Palestradizzo]

How is CrossFit?

[@h-k7804]

that's not a low carb diet eating candy like that what a load of bull

[@marcusfilly]

Totally, I was craving those high carb, highly processed foods when I deprived myself of carbs in my diet. That's why I now include more carbs daily.

[@randyhigginbotham1957]

How is the CGM reading with the carbs you have added in your diet? Is there crazy spikes and drops in sugar? What CGM do you use?

[@lepsychiatre8455]

So you are from Austria, Marcus? The Spar-Dinkelflocken told me so :D

[@marcusfilly]

I am not!

[@lepsychiatre8455]

@@marcusfilly Interesting! I really thought so because of the Austrian products you were holding I'm surprised they are available in faraway lands like the US lol

[@karni_kaur]

This is a great post 💯

[@marcusfilly]

thank you for following along!

[@erxishang61]

If you train like Marcus Filly, definitely have carbs broo the amount of anaerobic energy systems work is insane on top of resistance training