Q:  What age-related changes have you made to your diet/workouts/sups? Think 28 vs 38

A: This is a big topic, I will write a newsletter on this one to expand on it, but for now here’s the abbreviated version:

Diet – Like most people that get older, My life is way more hectic & complicated than it has ever been.  My need for simplifying has gone up exponentially.  I don’t make the time to weigh & prep my food anymore – I’d rather spend that time working/learning/being present with my family.  So as a result, I’ve drifted towards the carnivore diet. 

People are going to probably think it’s not sustainable, or that I’m a weirdo zealot for saying that but hear me out first…

I really like eating steak, and when I eat it I feel good.  I also really like pastries, but when I eat it I don’t feel good. I really like walnuts, hazelnuts peanuts, & some fruits & veggies, but when I eat them, I have an allergic reaction (I don’t die, I just get itchy and/or stomach aches).  So, I just simplify.  I just cut them out most of the time and I feel and perform better.  And by doing carnivore, I can literally eat as much as I want and I don’t gain weight – so it’s very easy for me to do. 

I have tried every single diet.  Keto, vegan, zone, paleo, blah blah blah.  The best I’ve performed and looked is by doing a zone diet of 40% carbs 30% fat 30% protein.  But that involved weighing every single meal and food prepping.  I did that for 4 years of college.  It was necessary for peak athletic performance for me.  That was my main goal at that time. 

Now? My goals have changed.  I want my health to be good which is primarily impacted by my bodyfat %.  Easiest way for me to do that is through fasting and carnivore. 

I do not recommend this lifestyle to everyone.  But it works for me. 

Workouts – when I was 28 I cared about the weight on the bar. I really don’t care anymore.  I just want to feel good, still have enough strength to choke someone that threatens me or my family and look good naked – so my wife still wants to look at me and so I don’t feel awful about myself.

I do a ton of bodyweight exercises now.  Decent volume, but mostly for a pump.  I’m not chasing weight.  I’m chasing consistency and a pump.  That’s it.  And that’s been more than enough to satisfy my energy & physique demands.

Supplements – I wrote a newsletter on this one.  But to simplify – instead of taking everything I can under the sun to improve physical performance – now I care about cognition, longevity & health.  To boil it down, multivitamins & fish oils EVERY SINGLE DAY. If you want more info on this sign up for my newsletter.