Show notes
Today we dive right into the behind-the-scenes dark side of the fitness industry that we’ve been exposed to. People may think it’s all fun, games, and shirtless photos on Instagram, but there are a lot of pretty extreme expenses that come with this job. We talk about the effects of over-consuming, under-restricting, eating poorly and also veer off topic for some pretty epic real talk on lobsters, whales, and dudes that wear gloves when working out. Leave us a review and mention who you would love to see as a guest on our podcast. Then, send a screenshot of your review to connor@adonyx.net to enter to win a call with Connor. Key Takeaways: [2:13] One of the first drawbacks in the industry is people falling prey to drugs and having to use artificial or dangerous substances in order to keep up. [16:28] A lot of eating disorders in the fitness community. [23:20] Did you know lobsters used to be served to prisoners? They were cooked while already dead and tasted much worse than when you cook them alive and dip them in butter. [24:48] The damage of over-restricting calories and slowing down your metabolism as your body adjusts to the lower amount of calories. [39:45] When people have a systematic way of dieting, their body gets less sensitive to it. [45:31] Connor breaks down his protein/carb breakdown the day before his cheat meal, and how intermittent fasting plays into it all. [56:27] Cutting out carbs drastically helped Connor with a bacterial infection several years ago. Carbs and fruit aren’t what they used to be years ago, and if you are going to eat fruit it’s important to eat seasonally. [59:43] A high-carb and low-fat diet is good for straight-up bodybuilding, but it’s not optimal for everyday life with no consistent training. Mentioned in This Episode: Connor’s YouTube page: @ConnorMurphyOfficial Brandon’s YouTube page: @HighLifeWorkOut The Winner Effect: The Neuroscience of Success and Failure, by Ian H. Robertson