Patchwork Podcast How I Thrived on 6,000 Calories a Day 🚴♂️ - Billy Craig
Unlocking the secrets of metabolic health! In this episode, we talked about Billy Craig's incredible journey, from professional mountain biking to consuming 6,000 calories a day as part of a bold diet experiment.
Billy shares insights into metabolism, weight loss, and how dietary choices - from high-carb to paleo to carnivore - have shaped his health and outlook.
Along the way, we explored how psychology, lifestyle, and even genetic factors influence diet response and metabolic repair.
If you're curious about real-world diet experiments, breaking free from calorie myths, or figuring out what works for your body, this video is packed with fascinating research and personal stories.
Hit play to join the conversation and learn more about Billy’s unique approach to metabolic health!
Links: Substack post about Billy - https://becomeuncivilized.com/p/the-man-who-ate-6000-calories-a-day
Billy's Book - https://a.co/d/gqD2QMW
Patchwork's DNA Screener: https://patchworkfood.com/dna-screening/
Mac - https://x.com/meta_boli/
Matt - https://x.com/mqsley/
Billy's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/billycraig
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro 00:50 - 6000 Calorie Diet Overview 06:30 - Tracking Calories Pre-Internet 10:41 - Increasing Caloric Intake 12:44 - Weight Gain Discussion 14:58 - Penance in Dieting 17:07 - PhD Research Focus 18:55 - Approaching Metabolic Damage 20:10 - Repairing Your Metabolism 24:05 - Energy Cost of Stress 27:54 - Importance of Consistent Eating 29:35 - Mass Hysteria in Diet Culture 32:17 - Understanding Food Intolerance 37:49 - Tribalism in Diet Choices 40:48 - Building Trust in Groups 42:56 - Stress from Family's Unhealthy Eating44:28 - Raising Kids on Healthy Diet 51:34 - Caloric Needs Explained 58:10 - Questioning Authority in Nutrition 59:20 - Eating Habits and Intelligence 1:02:08 - Patient Compliance in NHS 1:03:54 - Increasing Calories Safely 1:06:21 - Benefits of Having a Coach 1:09:03 - Importance of Listening 1:16:10 - Course Availability Update 1:18:47 - Overview of Your Books 1:22:54 - Consistent Eating Strategies 1:24:05 - Podcast on Consistent Eating 1:26:20 - Thanks and Goodbye 1:26:41 - Disclaimer
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