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Connor Young
A Balanced Look at the Carnivore Diet
When a friend of mine first mentioned the carnivore diet to me, I thought he was kidding. Are people really only eating meat, and expecting to be healthy? It seemed like another fad diet geared at grabbing attention more than anything. After all, despite the many differences of various popular diets, the one thing we could all agree on is that eating vegetables is good for you. Not anymore. Since Dr. Shawn Baker popularized carnivore a few years ago, thousands of people report that their health and performance have improved on an all-meat, zero-carb diet. Trying to keep an open...
Connor Young
Troubleshooting Keto: Why You’re Not Losing Weight on a Ketogenic Diet
Not losing weight on a keto diet? There are some myths out there about keto and weight loss that can get in the way of your fat loss goals. The good news is that ketosis really is great for weight loss. You may just need to make a couple changes. Here are the principles of a ketogenic diet for weight loss.
Connor Young
Can a Keto Diet Cause Orthorexia?
When does healthy eating go too far? Can restrictive diets like a ketogenic diet cause orthorexia -- an unhealthy obsession with eating well? If you experience guilt, shame, or fear around healthy eating, this article may help you improve your relationship with food.
Connor Young
How to Kill Hunger and Gain Muscle on Keto, pt. 1 with Ketogains
Popular wisdom suggests that you can’t gain muscle while on keto, and certainly that you can’t workout for strength on a low carb diet. Luis and Tyler argue otherwise.