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Layne Norton, PhD

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Dad. Natural Pro BBer. Nutritional Sci. PhD, 5x Powerlifting Nat Champ. 2x M1 World Champ. BS Crusher @carbondietcoach co-founder

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1Dec 15, '2342 years old today & probably about halfway done with this ride (hopefully a bit less than half 😬) Overall I’ve really enjoyed it I’ve had hard times like anyone but overall I57.1×1.9M5k3633.2k
2Mar 3, '23People ask me if misinformation is worse than ever but I agree with @joerogan I think there are a lot of great sources of information too Grateful to be included on that list20.2×659k1k4065
3Dec 3, '24Coffee & other caffeinated beverages do NOT dehydrate you... I remember when I was competing in bodybuilding & even during the early years of my powerlifting, this was a common cla19.2×625k93574291
4Mar 26, '24Even if everything that was claimed about @hubermanlab was true, these are personal relationships. No one knows the dynamic other than those involved. Do I agree with his portrayed17.2×562k1.9k65163
5Jan 16, '25The Carnivore Diet is NOT a panacea Did you set a goal of losing weight in 2025? Here’s one way NOT to do it: the carnivore diet There are many healthy ways to drop pounds and get 17.2×561k82654302
6Aug 12, '23706 lb deadlift at 41 years old, 203 lbs, lifetime PED free After… Multiple lumbar disc herniations Partial tears in both hips Fully tore right pec (surgery) Partially torn left pe15.9×518k2.7k8870
7Mar 2, '23How is it fake shit when the body produces it endogenously? Embarrassing14.7×480k8294838
8Feb 4, '24Thinking of just retiring from this shit. Most of you just believe whatever the fuck you want and don’t give a shit about evidence anyway Go do whatever the fuck you want.13.9×452k1.7k3287
9Oct 9, '23The average caloric intake in the USA: 3540 kcal/day The average daily physical activity: less than 20 min But there are people out there who believe oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, &13.6×442k2.6k289140
10Sep 5, '23Does red meat cause cancer or is it that people who eat more meat tend to eat less fiber?11.9×390k1.2k119226
11Mar 1, '23Is erythritol going to kill you? Time to cut through the BS.11.4×371k1.3k157193
12Mar 6, '23When you eat almost 400g carbs per day and are still leaner, stronger, and more muscular than the low carb zealot gurus And blood work is on point too 🤷🏼‍♂️10.5×343k2k4486
13Oct 16, '23Has fuck all to do with supplements 1) Resistance train 2) don’t gain excess body fat 3) Limit alcohol 4) Sleep 7-8 hours per night 5) Don’t smoke 6) Don’t do hard drugs 7) Do 1-6 10.2×334k1.2k97143
14Sep 27, '23Love you as a fighter Georges. Fantastic career but this is broscience. Recovery is facilitated by food Fasting reduces muscle protein synthesis and increases muscle protein breakd9.5×312k1.2k7486
15Mar 26, '24I had an affair in my first marriage. Must mean you can’t trust anything I say now 🤷🏼‍♂️ I used to think like you because I was an insecure sanctimonious punk who hadn’t had life9.2×300k1k1373
16Jul 10, '25Lifting vs. Cardio, which should you do first? (A thread) Many folks are strapped for time and trying to optimize their workouts for maximum results. This often means doing cardio 7.9×257k1.1k68664
17May 31, '24Diet soda makes you fat because it has chemicals that your body doesn’t know how to ‘process’? 🤣 Actually diet soda sweetened with say aspartame is processed into aspartate and ph7.5×244k909105250
18Oct 15, '24Do our bodies age faster because of glucose spikes after eating carbohydrates? If you’re not in the know, the corner of the internet devoted to longevity is currently focused on AG7.3×237k1.2k981.2k
19Mar 22, '24This is the MOST HEATED I’VE EVER BEEN ON A VIDEO 😤 “Calories in calories out doesn’t work for everyone!” YES IT F***ING DOES! STOP DISEMPOWERING PEOPLE! This segment on @oprah ma7.3×237k1.2k147193
20Sep 6, '23Or… CRAZY IDEA… it’s just Fucking calorie dense 🤷🏼‍♂️7.2×235k1k359
21Aug 4, '25I still think Collagen is a scam 😅 Collagen protein is outed as a beneficial supplement for joints, skin, & other tissues It's been claimed it can prevent & help heal injuries, im7.0×227k84145403
22Jul 26, '23STOP trying to reinvent the wheel with creatine Creatine monohydrate will saturate muscle cells 100% with phosphocreatine You can’t get better than 100% It is the MOST TESTED &6.9×224k1.5k132123
23Jul 22, '25There is NO evidence that exchanging high fructose corn syrup sweetened cola for cane sugar sweetened cola will have ANY impact on human health. NONE. ZERO. @SecKennedy I invite yo6.6×215k1.3k130108
24Nov 16, '23What’s the best diet? Keto? Fasting? Flexible dieting? Vegan? Low fat? Calorie counting? NONE of these diets outperform the others for long term weight loss or adherence But when s6.6×214k7758441
25Feb 16, '23Any creatine other than monohydrate (CM) is a scam CM saturates the muscle cells 100% with phosphocreatine, you can’t do better CM is the cheapest, most effective form so why do co6.6×214k1.3k126127
26Mar 21, '24STOP stressing over every single health topic. The majority of ‘optimal’ health can be achieved through 1. Regular exercise 2. Controlling calories 3. Eating enough protein & fiber6.4×208k1.5k209268
27Feb 3, '24Control your caloric intake & maintain healthy body weight Eat enough protein for lean mass gain/retention (1.6-2.4g/kg) Eat enough fiber (15g/1000 kcal intake) Limit saturated6.1×200k1.1k121357
28Sep 11, '24We know creatine is awesome for muscles and performance, but it’s also good for your brain 🧠 A new study showed acute improvements in cognitive function from just a single high do5.9×194k981120398
29May 25, '23Building muscle is not complicated but it does take hard work & patience Here are the biggest things you NEED to know In order to increase muscle mass you need to progressively5.9×191k889113459
30Jun 16, '23Oatmeal is bad for you according to @paulsaladinomd He either doesn’t read research and isn’t aware… Or he does, knows the truth, and doesn’t give a shit about it5.8×190k1k8862
31Oct 18, '23I literally have a PhD in Nutrition. I have competed as a pro in bodybuilding I have won a world title in powerlifting Sit the fuck down5.8×189k768148
32Jun 4, '24Don’t drink Celsius energy drinks because they have cyanide! 🤣 Most health influencers like @Garybrecka1 do NOT read studies. They also don’t have any concept of dosage & they don5.6×183k1.1k106211
33Aug 12, '23My best squat in 6 years at this body weight 280kg / 617 lbs at 41 years old drug free North American Championships If only I’d gone carnivore maybe I could have done more5.5×178k1.6k3613
34Oct 21, '25After 25 years in this game I feel very confident in saying that the vast majority of people are NOT interested in learning They are simply interested in consuming more information5.4×176k1.1k91145
35Jan 2, '25Do you need to train to failure to build muscle & get stronger? When I was getting into bodybuilding circa 2000 there were many hotly debated topics but one thing that was not deba5.3×173k76239496
36Apr 18, '24Here’s why you aren’t getting the results you want: It isn’t expensive supplements you don’t know about It isn’t an optimal 2 hour morning routine It isn’t the ‘perfect’ meal plan 5.1×167k94281152
37Dec 8, '24Creatine and Brain Health 🧠 Creatine is one of the most well-researched and scientifically backed supplements for strength and performance But the benefits don’t stop there New re5.1×167k1.5k136663
38Aug 28, '24Today I hit an all time PR deadlift at this body weight (208) at 42 years old After tons of people like functional patterns, Jason Blaha, Alan Roberts & a bunch of other yappers sa4.9×161k1.6k3758
39Aug 21, '24705 lb deadlift EASY. 42 years old No PEDs Heavy lifting IS the biohack HARD WORK is the hack Let’s see these “gurus” do this shit 😘4.9×159k1.3k2847
40Jun 18, '2543 years old: deadlifting 700 lbs for a double All time PR Still giving the middle finger to father time and everyone who said it was impossible to keep getting stronger after age 4.9×159k1.5k2847
41Feb 23, '23Here is why you should NEVER get your nutrition information from mainstream media or influencers. They only care about clickbait headlines. Exhibit A4.7×153k81510525
42Aug 15, '25I do not get the insane pushback against lab grown meat. This is such a win if it produces low cost high-quality protein The technology is impressive and I’m guessing the pushback 4.7×152k1.3k7772
43Feb 28, '24After 8 years of dealing with injuries (multiple disc herniations, torn muscles in hip, adductors, & pec) & untold numbers of setbacks Pain so bad I couldn’t stand up at times I am4.7×152k1k1547
44Jun 2, '23MFers won’t lift weights or exercise regularly but will post a video of them doing an ice bath talking about ‘success mindset’ Bro you sat in the cold for 2 minutes. Try training h4.3×140k1.4k10114
45Jul 22, '25Add this to the list of things that’s going to do absolutely nothing4.1×133k8974816
46Jun 15, '23I have a 6 year old daughter Her smile>>>>> your approval4.0×131k834222
47Dec 29, '22New Years resolution folks are coming… Yes the gyms will be busy with them Be respectful, you started somewhere too Many of them won't stay, some will Lack of support is a MAJOR re4.0×131k1.4k1966
48May 20, '24This weekend I won my 3rd consecutive M1 93kg national title & my 5th national title overall (2 open titles 2014-2015) I put up my biggest lifts in the last 9 years at age 42 after3.7×121k1.7k4050
49Dec 17, '22The Liver King’s apology is BS. But here is why you should be pissed…3.6×118k9787124
50Jul 16, '25The average caloric intake in the USA is 3540 kcal/day (FAO Data) The average physical activity in the USA is less than 20 minutes per day The average person is overweight/obese Bu3.6×116k1.6k152127
51Jan 31, '23Women are discouraged from lifting weights by 2 kinds of people: Men who fear women & women who fear work Lifting weights will NOT make you bulky/too muscular Excess body fat l3.4×111k85011521
52Jan 25, '23Paralysis by analysis and perfectionism has killed more dreams than failure ever could Execution>planning Stop using the lack of a ‘perfect’ plan as an excuse for not DOING No p3.3×109k98312774
53Jun 2, '23Paul Saladino claims IPAs will give you manboobs because of phytoestrogens (PE) There is about 0.3mg PE in IPAs There is 17x that in a serving of soy protein isolate (SPI) Research3.3×106k7984831
54May 16, '17Paleo is bullshit, fasted cardio isn't superior to fed cardio, keto isn't superior for fat burning, & fasting isn't anabolic. You're welcome3.2×01.6k7010
55Aug 20, '25Fiber IS THE LONGEVITY HACK Nothing drives me crazier than people worrying about cold plunges, grounding mats, fasting windows, red light therapy, & blue light blockers for longevi3.1×102k84989333
56Oct 13, '24I competed in IPF Masters World Championships last week And for the second time won the world title and managed to snag a world record deadlift of 328kg (723 lbs) to top it off My 3.1×101k2.3k6353
57Nov 11, '19My comprehensive scientific review of “The Game Changers” is now LIVE. 10,000+ words and 60+ references (all clickable). Please read and share3.1×01.4k518146
59Aug 31, '23Excuses don’t improve your life Blaming other people doesn’t improve your life Blaming the government doesn’t improve your life Blaming big corporations doesn’t improve your life T2.9×95k92911346
61Jan 22, '25"I ate in a calorie deficit and didn't lose weight!" NOPE. You ate in what you thought was a calorie deficit or maybe what a calculator said was a deficit... But if you didn't lose2.8×93k87552172
62Dec 22, '22What does it take for lasting weight loss? It’s not a diet It’s not a training program Not drugs or supplement It is an individual making a fundamental decision to become a differe2.8×90k91810250
63Nov 6, '25Honestly, eat nothing but meat Load up on saturated fat Don’t eat fruits and vegetables And let Darwinism do its thing I’m fucking done trying to educate2.8×90k8502264
64Oct 21, '22Alkaline diet is bullshit, fasted cardio isn't superior to fed cardio, keto isn't superior for fat burning, carnivore is not a ‘primal’ diet, & fasting isn't anabolic. You're w2.7×01.9k22373
65Oct 22, '22Well that was fun 😬 Anyone up for a 4 hour podcast of us dropping bombs… coming soon Thank you so much for the opportunity @hubermanlab2.7×02.4k5449
66Jan 19, '23Wanting to lose weight doesn't make you a bad person Tracking or restricting your food in some way is not always an eating disorder Fat shaming is terrible. Diet shaming is also te2.6×86k8347314
67Jun 9, '23Highlight from nationals where I won my 4th national championship in the 93kg class. Super grateful to be able to train hard again with minimal pain and bring it in big meets like 2.6×86k1k2211
68Nov 8, '22Things I have changed my mind on due to evidence: ✅Meal frequency ✅Fasted Cardio ✅LDL Cholesterol ✅Supplemental BCAAs ✅Sugar ✅High Fructose Corn Syrup ✅Saturated Fat ✅Supplemental 2.6×01.7k150273
69Jan 16, '24Alkaline diet is bullshit Fasted cardio isn't superior to fed cardio Keo isn't superior for fat burning Carnivore is not a ‘primal’ diet Fasting isn't anabolic You're welcome 🤷🏼‍2.6×83k8286641
70Jan 9, '25Creatine Monohydrate (CM) is the most effective ergogenic supplement in history. It's also very affordable This is your reminder that all other forms of creatine are a waste of mon2.5×82k88076211
71Aug 13, '24Thanks for having me @hubermanlab I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. I'm especially enjoyed being able to systematically lay out what my decision making process is when determi2.5×82k8963864
72May 18, '23What you need: ✅Consistency ✅Execution ✅Resilience ✅Commitment What you don’t need: ❌More information ❌’Perfection’ ❌’Secret’ knowledge ❌Hacks The magic you are looking for is in t2.4×79k80911950
73Aug 11, '22Let’s talk Creatine facts & myths What does it do? Increases intracellular phosphocreatine stores Improves exercise performance Increases strength Increases lean body mass2.4×01.1k169380
74Aug 21, '2442 years old No PEDs No filters No photoshop No retouching No ‘Biohacks’ NO EXCUSES 25 years of consistent hard work The magic you are looking for is in the WORK you keep attemptin2.1×68k1k1752
75Jun 14, '18This will piss off zealots Calorie restriction drives favorable anti-obesity & anti-diabetic outcomes Keto isn't magic Low fat isn't magic Paleo isn't magic Intermittent fastin2.0×01.2k27717
76Nov 29, '22Liverking’s ancestral tenet: LYING Now that his cycle has been disclosed, I want to ask you all who followed him, bought his shit, and believed him… HOW ARE YOU THIS STUPID?1.9×01.5k11620
77May 13, '21Imagine thinking you know more than experts who devoted their entire life to studying a specific field and have access to the best and most cutting edge equipment available because1.8×01.1k10715
78Feb 1, '20No drugs. No silly food restrictions. No eliminating carbs. Eating enough protein in a calorie deficit. Training hard AF. Utilizing diet breaks & reverse dieting periods. Leane1.7×01.3k7135
79Jun 7, '22Tired of feeling like there are so many conflicting studies? Don’t know who to trust when it comes to separating fact from fiction in research studies? Want to better understand re1.6×086377261
80Feb 17, '22Supplements aren’t magic. 95% are junk Of the 5% that aren’t junk, 99% of companies overhype them If you want 1st tier supps that are effective for body comps & performance her1.6×0995144133
81Apr 20, '24“Thor, you son of a b***ch. SHIELD got you pushing too many pencils?” Son of Odin meets the Son of Evidence Great hanging with @chrishemsworth super funny dude and a beast as well1.6×52k8181410
82May 8, '21Eating nearly 400g of carbs per day. How much do you hate me keto zealots? I shall drink your tears 🤣🤣🤣1.6×01.3k4347
83Mar 17, '22There is NO HUMAN EVIDENCE that artificial sweeteners increase food intake There is NO HUMAN EVIDENCE they damage the gut microbiome There is NO HUMAN EVIDENCE they affect glycemia1.6×01k16537
84Jan 3, '22It’s Monday after New Years Yes the gyms will be busy with new people Be respectful, you started somewhere too Many of them won’t stay, some will Lack of support is a MAJOR reason 1.5×01.1k1894
85Nov 14, '22You cannot create a new version of yourself while dragging your old habits & behaviors with you If you want to experience positive change in your life, then YOU have to change 1.5×01k14873
86Feb 15, '21Words & phrases REAL experts use: “Suggests” “Possibly” “Data seems to” “In this population” “I’m not sure” “Maybe” “Outside my scope” “I DON’T KNOW”1.5×099914951
87Sep 10, '25Just saw that Charlie Kirk died This is just so fucking sad for so many reasons Sad for his wife, his kids, his family, his friends Disagreeing with someone's positions is NEVER an1.4×46k903329
88Dec 24, '24Remember that the meals you eat over the Holidays are not nearly as important as the people you are eating them with You can enjoy yourself without beating yourself up about having1.4×46k9375434
89May 18, '22You don’t need a biohack You don’t need a supplement You don’t need a special diet You don’t need the latest exercise fad What you need is brutal, relentless, unforgiving consisten1.4×093416858
90Apr 17, '20For those still comparing this to the flu please tell me... when was the last time the flu killed 30,000 people in 6 weeks in spite of the country basically being locked down. Plea1.3×09381173
91May 8, '20You are literally cognitively dissonant1.3×0802462
92Mar 25, '20What is needed to maintain muscle mass is FAR LESS effort & volume than what is required to build it initially. For most it will be possible to maintain the vast majority of mu1.3×08631728
93Oct 3, '19As kids: "Why do we need to learn math and science? We will never use this!" As Adults: "Fasting boosts metabolism! Vaccines cause autism! Fiber is bad for you! Buy my detox tea!" 1.2×08101865
94Apr 23, '21Some people claim that I shouldn’t debate with people who spread misinformation. I’m curious as to how much it helps. If watching me debate with people online has ever helped you, 1.2×0878582
95Jun 13, '20This is me I’m not scared of food I create a calorie deficit to lose fat I eat meat I eat ~300g carbs/d while losing fat I eat dairy I eat fruit I eat vegetables I eat sugar I don’1.2×09675921
96Feb 1, '22Fasting does NOT ‘boost’ metabolism Fasting reduces energy expenditure in the short term Fasting can be useful tool to control energy intake but it isn’t magic Stop saying it BOOST1.2×088510122
97Dec 16, '19I used to believe the following: More frequent feedings were better for body composition Carbs made us fat Ketogenic diets were best for fat loss Fructose was inherently fattening 1.2×089011111
98May 2, '22Fasting is NOT a biohack Low carb is NOT a biohack Probiotics are NOT a biohack You want to be healthy and max out longevity? Resistance training is the REAL biohack 🤷🏼‍♂️1.1×08706636
99Jan 1, '224 years ago my life was in shambles Going through a bad divorce Lost one company Got kicked out of another company I co-found by business partners looking to get my equity Owed mor0.9×0772217

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