Ryan and Haley are recapping Haley's carnivore prep for her bodybuilding competition. They cover the challenges and criticisms she faced, the differences between a carnivore prep and a carb-based prep, and the mental and physical aspects of the process. Haley shares her experience of being more food-focused and struggling with adherence during a carb-based prep, compared to feeling satisfied and not craving more food during the carnivore prep. They also touch on the post-show binge eating habit in bodybuilding and the importance of finding a dietary choice that works best for each individual.

Key Points:

• Carnivore prep for bodybuilding competitions is possible and can bring successful results.
• Criticism and challenges are common when following a carnivore diet for bodybuilding, but it's important to stay focused on your own goals and not let others opinions deter you.
• The mental and physical experience of a carnivore prep can be different from a carb-based prep, with carnivore often leading to greater satisfaction and less food cravings.
• The post-show binge eating habit in bodybuilding can be detrimental to progress and should be avoided.
• Finding a dietary choice that works best for you is crucial, and experimenting with different approaches can lead to better results and overall well-being. The carnivore diet can be successfully used during bodybuilding competition prep, with positive effects on physical and emotional well-being.
• Compliance with the diet is crucial for success in bodybuilding prep, and the carnivore diet can make compliance easier due to its focus on nutrient-dense whole foods.
• There are misconceptions and skepticism surrounding the carnivore diet in the bodybuilding community, but Haley's success challenges these beliefs.
• Haley achieved impressive competition results while following a carnivore diet, demonstrating that it is possible to excel in bodybuilding without relying on carbs.
• Haley's future goals include continuing the carnivore diet and training for a marathon, further challenging the notion that carbs are necessary for muscle building and endurance training.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

03:13 Challenges and Criticisms in a Carnivore Prep

08:28 The Mental and Physical Experience of a Carnivore Prep

14:10 The Post-Show Binge Eating Habit in Bodybuilding

18:24 Finding the Right Dietary Choice for Your Goals

24:35 Experimenting with the Carnivore Diet in Competition Prep

27:45 Positive Effects of the Carnivore Diet on Haley's Body and Mind

30:20 Viewing Bodybuilding as a Sport and Understanding the Importance of Different Phases

36:31 Success and Challenges of Competing on a Carnivore Diet

45:36 Encouraging Others to Try the Carnivore Diet and Setting Future Goals