EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1H 2M
STOP Eating 6 High Carb Meals A Day If You Want To Build Muscle
from Savage Perspective Podcast · host Robert Sikes
Break through your Keto or low carb plateau, book a call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYou 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.Follow Mark on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Chapters:0:00 - The TRUTH About Bodybuilding Diets (Keto vs. Carbs)0:41 - Mark Ennis's Return & His First Bodybuilding Prep1:32 - How to Conquer a Bodybuilding Prep Without Starving2:41 - The Ketogenic Advantage: Backstage at a Bodybuilding Show4:20 - Is It Possible to Win a Bodybuilding Show on a Keto Diet?6:14 - Why Keto Isn't More Popular in Bodybuilding7:02 - The Biggest Post-Show Dieting Mistake8:24 - Carb-Fueled vs. Fat-Fueled: Backstage Energy Levels9:25 - The RIGHT Way to Approach Bodybuilding for Health10:06 - "Bulking" vs. Getting Fat: The Post-Show Reality11:02 - The Dark Side of High-Carb Diets in Professional Rugby13:05 - The Health Risks of Extreme Impact Sports14:04 - A New Perspective on Aging and Longevity14:47 - Why You Should Ignore "Body Image" Advice in the Gym15:43 - The TRT & Weight Loss Drug Epidemic: Chasing the "Easy Button"16:34 - How to Boost Testosterone Naturally Before Considering TRT17:23 - The SHOCKING Shift Away From High-Fat Keto18:03 - 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 Years22:22 - The 3 Things Your Body ACTUALLY Needs to Build Muscle22:54 - High-Volume vs. High-Intensity Training: Which is Better?23:59 - The Perfect Workout Duration for Maximum Gains24:34 - Should You Lift Heavy or Focus on Form? (The Deadlift Example)26:25 - How to Find the Perfect Training Style for Your Body27:03 - Are You Overtraining? The #1 Sign You Need a Break28:18 - Important Message from Host Robert Sikes30:04 - How Often Should You Take a Deload Week for Muscle Growth?30:33 - The Danger of Combining High Frequency & High Volume Training31:45 - 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 Success35:40 - Why You're Always Sabotaging Your Own Progress36:23 - The "Holiday Diet" Cycle: Why Quick Fixes Always Fail37:21 - Do Calories Matter? A New Way to Look at Weight Loss39:29 - Why "Eat As Much As You Want" is TERRIBLE Advice40:32 - The Problem with the Modern Carnivore Diet43:07 - Is a High-Protein Carnivore Diet a Mistake?44:03 - How I Use Protein-Sparing Fasts for Rapid Fat Loss45:47 - The TRUTH Behind Carnivores Adding Carbs Back46:41 - The Problem with "Fitness Influencer" Marketing47:50 - 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 Diets52:45 - The Unspoken Truth About Health & Wealth54:16 - Why Your Mindset About Aging is WRONG55:23 - Can You Get Strong Without Lifting Weights?57:36 - Finding Your "Why": The Ultimate Motivation for Health59:03 - What's Next for Mark Ennis? (New Book & Events)1:01:25 - The Shocking Price of Beef & Lab-Grown Meat in Ireland1:02:34 - Where to Find More from Mark Ennis
What this episode covers
Break through your Keto or low carb plateau, book a call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYou 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.Follow Mark on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Chapters:0:00 - The TRUTH About Bodybuilding Diets (Keto vs. Carbs)0:41 - Mark Ennis's Return & His First Bodybuilding Prep1:32 - How to Conquer a Bodybuilding Prep Without Starving2:41 - The Ketogenic Advantage: Backstage at a Bodybuilding Show4:20 - Is It Possible to Win a Bodybuilding Show on a Keto Diet?6:14 - Why Keto Isn't More Popular in Bodybuilding7:02 - The Biggest Post-Show Dieting Mistake8:24 - Carb-Fueled vs. Fat-Fueled: Backstage Energy Levels9:25 - The RIGHT Way to Approach Bodybuilding for Health10:06 - "Bulking" vs. Getting Fat: The Post-Show Reality11:02 - The Dark Side of High-Carb Diets in Professional Rugby13:05 - The Health Risks of Extreme Impact Sports14:04 - A New Perspective on Aging and Longevity14:47 - Why You Should Ignore "Body Image" Advice in the Gym15:43 - The TRT & Weight Loss Drug Epidemic: Chasing the "Easy Button"16:34 - How to Boost Testosterone Naturally Before Considering TRT17:23 - The SHOCKING Shift Away From High-Fat Keto18:03 - 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 Years22:22 - The 3 Things Your Body ACTUALLY Needs to Build Muscle22:54 - High-Volume vs. High-Intensity Training: Which is Better?23:59 - The Perfect Workout Duration for Maximum Gains24:34 - Should You Lift Heavy or Focus on Form? (The Deadlift Example)26:25 - How to Find the Perfect Training Style for Your Body27:03 - Are You Overtraining? The #1 Sign You Need a Break28:18 - Important Message from Host Robert Sikes30:04 - How Often Should You Take a Deload Week for Muscle Growth?30:33 - The Danger of Combining High Frequency & High Volume Training31:45 - 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 Success35:40 - Why You're Always Sabotaging Your Own Progress36:23 - The "Holiday Diet" Cycle: Why Quick Fixes Always Fail37:21 - Do Calories Matter? A New Way to Look at Weight Loss39:29 - Why "Eat As Much As You Want" is TERRIBLE Advice40:32 - The Problem with the Modern Carnivore Diet43:07 - Is a High-Protein Carnivore Diet a Mistake?44:03 - How I Use Protein-Sparing Fasts for Rapid Fat Loss45:47 - The TRUTH Behind Carnivores Adding Carbs Back46:41 - The Problem with "Fitness Influencer" Marketing47:50 - 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 Diets52:45 - The Unspoken Truth About Health & Wealth54:16 - Why Your Mindset About Aging is WRONG55:23 - Can You Get Strong Without Lifting Weights?57:36 - Finding Your "Why": The Ultimate Motivation for Health59:03 - What's Next for Mark Ennis? (New Book & Events)1:01:25 - The Shocking Price of Beef & Lab-Grown Meat in Ireland1:02:34 - Where to Find More from Mark Ennis
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