Carnivore Body Builder Discusses Injury | Dr. Shawn Baker & Jonathan Griffiths

Jonathan Griffiths is a 29-year-old with a BSc in Human Nutrition from Bournemouth, Dorset. His journey as an amateur bodybuilder has been unique due to a fused spine from a rugby injury at 14 and his Autism. Despite these hurdles, he's found incredible success on the carnivore diet over the past four years, after other pain relief methods failed. He has since competed twice as a carnivore bodybuilder, with his recent showing on June 2nd 2024 where he placed first against an extremely competitive line-up. He is going to the British finals to try and earn his pro card in the open category in classic bodybuilding, as a disabled athlete. Meanwhile, he had his spine fused in 2022, and various procedures to try and reduce the pain he is in. He is currently primarily a body composition coach in the carnivore community and has helped hundreds of people to reach their goals. The carnivore diet is his only option to try and thrive, and he loves it! His diet mainly includes beef, salmon, chicken, eggs, cheese, milk, and butter. He avoids fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, seeds, oils, and sugars. He drinks water, coffee, and bone broth. He doesn't count calories, just focusing on around 300 grams of protein and fat each day for the past 4.5 years. In the beginning, he lost 5 pounds and felt a surge in energy, focus, and calmness. He woke up refreshed, with no cravings or GI issues. His workouts stayed strong, with better muscle pumps, vascularity, and faster recovery. The diet eased the pain and stiffness in his spine, giving him more freedom and comfort. It reduced his need for medications and improved his autism-related symptoms, like anxiety and mood swings. His social skills and communication also got better. Blood tests before and after the diet showed his liver and kidney damage from a virus had healed. His blood markers such as liver and kidney functions were normal, with no nutrient deficiencies or hormonal issues. This diet has been eye-opening for him, challenging many common dietary beliefs. He's learned that meat is highly nutritious and satisfying, and plants aren't essential or particularly beneficial for him. This is especially relevant given the genetic and metabolic traits seen in people with autism. He has stuck to the carnivore diet, with occasional treats like 'Hot Pot' and Korean BBQ, which he can cook himself at restaurants. On his YouTube channel 'Carnivore Muscle,' he shares his carnivore lifestyle, training tips, nutritional advice, and recipes, building a community of fellow carnivores and inspiring others to try this way of life. He fully recommends the carnivore diet to anyone looking to improve their health, fitness, and well-being, especially fellow bodybuilders and those with spinal conditions or autism. In his view, it's the best way to enhance both body and mind. Instagram: Carnivore_Muscle YouTube: Carnivore Muscle Website: Compositionconsultant.com Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:46 Introduction. 04:59 Muscle tissue requires glycogen, protein, and fat. 09:36 Debating higher fat vs higher protein intake. 11:27 Maintain consistent diet, increase protein for competition. 13:26 Balanced diet with gradual adjustments and focus. 15:31 Carnival Way of Eating calls for variety. 18:24 Intermittent fasting helps control food intake. 23:30 Effective time under tension protocol for aging athletes. 26:28 Finding optimal diet through personal experimentation and observation. 27:13 People focus on taste and cost, neglecting health. 31:25 People need proper guidance, not internet advice. 34:50 Ketones not ideal, better markers for health. 35:37 Women experience health issues pursuing extreme leanness. 39:28 Persistent hip pain limits mobility after surgery. 42:01 Carnival community dislikes muscular people, trolls negatively. 45:20 Recalling unusual experience with burger patties. 47:20 Where to find Jonathan. See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . ‪#revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree ‪