IFBB Pro BodyBuilder Lawrence Ballenger discusses the Keto Diet

This episode, Justin & Jordan interview IFBB Professional Bodybuilder Lawrence Ballenger about his use of the Ketogenic Diet. 

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Episode Summary

• 01:30 The Biggest Mistake When Starting a Diet
• 03:40 Lawrence’s Brand of Keto Diet Explained
• 05:35 Keto Isn’t Restrictive & Micronutrients
• 07:15 Cyclical Keto & Training with Carbs
• 09:13 Intensity of Workouts & Considerations
• 10:25 Discipline & Middle Ground with Nutrition? NO. BOOZE. 
• 12:00 Criticism of Coaching Styles & Honesty
• 13:15 Carbs & BodyBuilding
• 13:50 Keto Works For Whom?
• 14:15 TIMING of Carbs is KEY
• 16:00 CrossFit “Fran” Study & Carbs & Keto Diet
• 17:35 “Carb Sensitive”? 
• 18:00 Adaptive Changes & Keto “Transition”
• 18:25 Lawrence’s Cyclical Keto Diet
• 19:10 Metabolism: Fat vs. Carb. 
• 20:00 Placebo & Nocebo Effects with “Carb Sensitivity” Perception
• 22:25 Establish Patterns & Experiment
• 22:40 Justin & Jordan Mention Their Own Diets & Accountability
• 24:15 GOALS. How Are You Defining Progress?
• 24:24 WEIGHT IS NOT A GREAT METRIC FOR SUCCESS
• 24:58 What Is That Weight?
• 26:10 Weight & Emotional Connection
• 27:00 Goal is Ambiguous. What Is Your Definition of Success?
• 29:10 What Does Lawrence Use for His Supplements? 
• 31:26 Ketone Supplementation
• 32:14 Lawrence Delivers Fashion Help For The Awkward Scientists
• 32:20 How To Get In Contact With Lawrence

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