Does anyone have experience using MTNTOUGH while on the carnivore diet? I have been going strong on this diet for about 50 days and am loving how I am feeling physically and mentally. I have also lost the extra 15-20 pounds of fat I had acquired in the last couple of years.
I want to make sure that I am fueling my body correctly while on such a demanding workout program. Is there a recommendation for carnivore diet macros and calories while using MTNTOUGH?
Congrats on the success, Brandon.
Check out our nutrition section for more information on the calorie piece of the equation.
Your macros will be quite a bit different from what we usually recommend, so my suggestion would be the following:
1. Meet your protein needs to ensure adequate repair of the muscle. That shouldn't be an issue on carnivore.
2. Ensure you get your remaining calorie needs from fat to allow for some fuel in the muscle to execute the workouts (this will be via intra-muscle triglyceride vs stored carbohydrate. You'll also get some conversion of protein into carbohydrates to help on that front).
I'd anticipate some sluggishness on the higher-intensity programs, but that'll be for you to test. Don't hesitate to give me a shout personally if you have questions. I'm happy to help.
Kyle @ Valley to Peak Nutr./MTNTOUGH
Kyle,
Do you have a recommendation for protein powder? I am still eating a meat-centric, low carb diet, but would like to increase the amount of protein I am taking in without breaking the bank on daily 20 oz. ribeyes. I have looked at several protein powders but they all seem to have stuff I don't want - sucralose, soy products, etc.
Thank you sir!
Brandon
That's a great question. There are a few out there- Jay Robb, Jocko Molk, Naked Whey. I'm sure there are more, but those are the three that come to mind at first. You'll pay a fairly hefty expense for them all as there's more that goes into creating a product like that with the criteria you want, but it's an option.
Awesome! Thanks, Kyle. I will see how it goes and maybe report my results if anyone is interested.
I'm new to the carnivor diet and mtntough also, so I'm interested in your results as well. I'm currently 201lbs, 5'-10" type 2 body type and want to make sure I'm getting the most benefits out of my workouts to be able to perform my best.
Welcome to MTNTOUGH, Stewart! Pumped to have you!
The (bad), but leading advice for nutrition is always "give it a shot...see how you feel..."
With that said, the programs have a fairly high intensity to them. That type of work requires carbohydrate as the main fuel.
So, would you 'survive'? Yes, of course...
Would you be able to keep a pace that pushes your physicality in a way that allows you to get better? Well, that goes back to post one (give it a shot), but we've seen much more favorable outcomes in that type of work when someone is including sources of great, slow-digesting carbohydrates as a part of their nutrition plan.
Kyle @ Valley to Peak Nutr./MTNTOUGH
Thank you Kyle,
My man reason for trying the carnivor diet was to help combat my type II diabetes. It has helped with lowering my number, but I have been a little sluggish when it comes to high intensity workouts. I think I will try to incorporate some "Good" carbs and see if that helps, thanks for the advice.
You're welcome, Stewart. Lots of factors to consider with a T2DM, so be sure to factor all of that in.
But like we say with nutrition: The dose is always what makes the poison....with everything.