Even a lean body can be suffering from energy toxicity, leading to poor metabolic health and stubborn weight gain. In episode 848 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with guest Craig Emmerich to reveal the truth about your personal fat threshold and why your fat cells might be rejecting insulin, causing fat to accumulate in your organs. They explore the science behind metabolic syndrome, how to identify if you've hit your fat limit, and why the common carnivore diet advice to "just eat more fat" can actually make things worse. This discussion covers everything from the role of protein and carbohydrates in energy balance to the real reasons people fail on long-term diets, offering a new perspective on achieving true health beyond just the number on the scale.
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Chapters:
0:00 - The Hidden Danger of the Carnivore Diet?
0:50 - A Hunter's Tale: The Massive Wisconsin Buck
8:03 - What Is Your "Personal Fat Threshold"?
10:19 - Why "Skinny Fat" Can Be More Dangerous Than Obesity
11:15 - Does Liposuction Make You MORE Insulin Resistant?
12:19 - How to Increase Brown Fat & Boost Your Metabolism
13:18 - The #1 Mistake People Make on the Carnivore Diet
14:45 - How to Find Your Personal Fat Threshold (3 Key Tests)
17:29 - What is Carbohydrate Threshold? (Professor Noakes Explained)
19:22 - Is "Energy Toxicity" the Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight?
20:43 - Why "Just Eat More Fat" Is Terrible Advice for Most Women
25:01 - Can You Eat Too Much Protein on a Carnivore Diet?
29:52 - Are Long-Term Keto & Carnivore Diets Dangerous?
33:03 - The Truth About External Health Factors (It's Not Always Diet)
35:09 - The Real Reason Keto Diets Increase Cortisol
37:31 - The Future of Keto, Carnivore, & Low-Carb Diets
40:16 - Why The Keto & Carnivore Communities Are Their Own Worst Enemy
42:23 - Craig Emmerich's Current Diet (Post-Carnivore)
45:36 - A Photographer's Dream: Safari in South Africa
47:56 - The Primal Instinct: Why Hunting Connects Us to Nature
52:21 - A Must-Read Book for Hunters & Nature Lovers
55:30 - Will Craig's Sons Follow in His Footsteps?
56:23 - The Perfect Way to Cook Fresh Venison Backstrap
59:04 - Why Wild Game Meat Is Nutritionally Superior
1:00:24 - The Surprising Link Between Genetics, Body Fat, and Ancestry
1:02:59 - The Next Big Keto & Carnivore Conference