513: The Top Foods to Put On Muscle, Melt Fat & Prevent Disease | Stan Efferding

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/513stanefferding" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/513stanefferding</a></p> <p>Stan Efferding (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@stanefferding</a>) is the founder and co-author of <a href="https://geni.us/Zh26" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Vertical Diet</a> and co-founder of The Vertical Diet Meal Prep company & the Vertical Tracker app.</p> <p>He is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and multiple world record setting powerlifter who holds the title of Mr. Olympia’s World Strongest Pro Body Builder.</p> <p>Today we’re discussing putting on muscle for someone who’s trying to get stronger and bigger and losing fat to get to an ideal body size.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Nutrition & sleep play a key role in muscle recovery</li> <li>The biggest mistakes Stan made along his bodybuilding journey</li> <li>The difference between bodybuilding vs.powerlifting</li> <li>How to gain weight/bulk up in a healthy way</li> <li>How much protein do you really need each day?</li> <li>Carbohydrates don't need to be demonized</li> <li>Should you eat carbs before bed?</li> <li>How to get blood testing done online</li> <li>Consuming carbs when training can improve performance</li> <li>Early vs. late time-restricted feeding</li> <li>Why Stan works out in the morning + what he eats in a day</li> <li>Stan’s thoughts on protein powder + what he recommends</li> <li>The best time to eat protein when training</li> <li>Take a 10 minute walk after each meal</li> <li>Exercise recommendations for people 55+</li> <li>Why Stan focuses on lower fatigue movements for longevity</li> <li>Redefining your health & fitness goals as you age</li> <li>Stan’s experience with performance-enhancing drugs</li> <li>The evolution of performance-enhancing drugs in the fitness industry</li> <li>How to naturally raise your testosterone level</li> <li>How to lose weight</li> <li>The t