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Big Paul is back with another live anabolic Q&A, covering bodybuilding, contest prep, TRT, bloodwork, diet structure, GLP-1 use, and real-world coaching advice for lifters trying to make smarter progress.

In this episode, Paul talks about getting fully back on track after shoulder surgery, locking back into a structured diet with Justin Harris, and realizing just how much protein intake was being underestimated. He also breaks down current bodyweight changes, macros, meal frequency, GLP-1 appetite suppression, and how all of that can affect growth, recovery, and contest prep.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:17 - Big Paul Is Back On A Bodybuilding Diet!
0:02:40 - Paul Was Underrating Protein While On GLPs
0:03:20 - Updates On Paul’s Latest Blood Work
0:04:56 - How Often Should You Cut & Bulk In A Year?
0:09:12 - Thoughts On Switching Primo For EQ
0:11:28 - Thoughts On HGH Only Cycle
0:12:40 - How’s Big Paul As A Coach?
0:14:24 - Workouts Influence Blood Work Results
0:15:27 - How Often Should You Take A Break While Cutting?
0:18:42 - Most People Don’t Know How To Lift
0:20:51 - Can High SHBG Cause Low T Symptoms?
0:22:13 - What Can Cause Low Ferritin
0:25:32 - Rapid Fat Gain After A Cut Is A Diet Issue
0:27:12 - Thought On Women Taking Anavar
0:27:45 - Thoughts On NPP During Contest Prep
0:28:34 - Do You Need To Increase Doses During A Rebound?
0:29:18 - Thoughts On Injectable Pre-Workout
0:30:07 - How Big Paul Approaches A High Carb Day
0:30:57 - Causes Of Insomnia After Starting A Cycle
0:33:08 - How To Introduce HGH As A Type 2 Diabetic
0:34:31 - Can You Measure How Hard You Train With ALT & AST Levels?
0:34:56 - Thoughts On Test Prop, Mast Prop & Tren Ace Blends
0:36:29 - Can Telmisartan Lower HCT?
0:37:19 - Paul Has Seen People Using GLP-3 Have Low B12 & Folate
0:37:52 - GLPs Are Not Great For Putting On Size If You’re Healthy
0:38:30 - Will Mast Lower E2? + Can Finasteride Hinder Hypertrophy?
0:39:16 - Can Jayden Daniel’s Get The Commanders To The Super Bowl?
0:40:45 - Which Is The GLP Least Likely To Blunt Hypertrophy?
0:41:51 - Favorite Physique Not In Bodybuilding
0:43:39 - Can Your Career Affect Your Diet?
0:44:52 - Thoughts On Jayden Daniel’s
0:46:42 - Thoughts On LeBron James
0:48:14 - Can The Peptide Industry Be Forced To Go Underground?
0:51:43 - How To Raise Ferritin
0:52:49 - Can GLP-3 Cause Insomnia?
0:53:37 - Test Dose Where TRT End & Performance Enhancing Start
0:54:01 - Can High E2 Prevent Fat Loss?
0:56:13 - Are Roid Test Kits Accurate?
0:57:10 - PEDs & Diet For Jujutsu
0:58:57 - Do You Need To Be Weary Of Combining Carbs & HGH?
1:00:15 - Should You Lower High Days When Dropping To TRT?
1:01:36 - Peak Doses For A First Cycle
1:02:06 - Thoughts On Liquid Egg Whites As A Protein Source
1:04:15 - What’s Big Paul’s Training 
1:05:59 - Thoughts On Ending A Bulk With Tren
1:06:16 - Thoughts On SubQ Injections
1:06:43 - Paul’s Current Diet & PED Protocol
1:09:04 - Do Pasteurized Egg Whites Fully Digest?
1:09:55 - Thoughts On Proviron & Halo
1:10:49 - How Many Carbs Should A Natty Eat?
1:11:59 - Minimum Effective Dose Of Winstrol
1:12:38 - Paul’s Experience With Proviron
1:13:32 - Does Big Paul Have Open Slots For Consults?
1:14:38 - Can T3 Change Body Odor?
1:15:40 - Does Paul Drop Calories & Gear After Ending A Bulk?
1:16:00 - Wrapping Up!

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Carbs and muscle growth: Does this new meta-analysis really prove carbohydrates don’t matter for hypertrophy? In this video, Big Paul breaks down the study on carbohydrate intake and muscle hypertrophy, explains what the research actually says, and calls out the flaws that make the conclusions far less useful for serious bodybuilders.

This is a deep dive into the carbohydrate vs low-carb debate, ketogenic diets for bodybuilding, muscle glycogen, training volume, calorie intake, and why study design matters when you’re trying to apply research to real-world hypertrophy training. Big Paul goes through the abstract, the methodology, the subjects used, the measurement tools, and the biggest issue of all: whether these studies have any real relevance to enhanced bodybuilders, off-season growth phases, carb cycling, or high-volume hypertrophy training.

You’ll hear why he disagrees with the popular take that “carbs don’t build muscle,” why isocaloric studies can miss the bigger picture, and why anecdotal evidence from elite bodybuilding may still matter when the research is limited. This is a must-watch if you follow muscle science, bodybuilding nutrition, contest prep, keto vs high carb diets, or want a more honest look at how to interpret fitness studies.

Read the full meta-analysis here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13018098/

Topics covered include:
carbohydrates and muscle hypertrophy, low carb vs high carb for bodybuilding, ketogenic diet for muscle growth, glycogen and muscle fullness, training volume and hypertrophy, insulin and bodybuilding nutrition, carb cycling, contest prep, off-season mass gaining, meta-analysis breakdown, and how to read fitness studies critically.

Watch before you let an Instagram headline convince you that carbs don’t matter.

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In this anabolic bodybuilding Q&A, Big Paul answers real questions from the community on fat loss, TRT, blood pressure on cycle, insulin sensitivity, HGH/IGF-1, cardio for cutting, and where bodybuilding may be heading in the next 5 to 10 years.

This episode covers stubborn belly and chest fat, how bodybuilders think about managing blood pressure while using performance-enhancing compounds, whether hCG makes sense alongside testosterone, how to approach testosterone and anabolic dosing during a cut, and why insulin resistance can wreck a bulk. Big Paul also breaks down thoughts on IGF-1 LR3 for lagging body parts, metformin timing, cardio choices for fat loss, using high-carb days during a diet, and how IGF-1 levels may influence HGH dosing.

If you are into bodybuilding, TRT, contest prep, fat loss, muscle gain, performance enhancement, hormone optimization, and advanced physique development, this Q&A is packed with practical discussion and real-world perspective.

Topics discussed include:
• Fat Loss For Lower Belly And Chest
• Blood Pressure On Cycle
• Best Blood Pressure Meds For Bodybuilders
• Testosterone And Anabolic Dosing During A Cut
• TRT And hCG
• Insulin Resistance During A Bulk
• Lantus, Metformin, And Glucose Control
• HGH And IGF-1
• Cardio For Cutting
• GLP-1s And Appetite Control
• Bodybuilding Trends And The Future Of Performance Enhancement

Big Paul is back with another live anabolic Q&A covering estrogen management, GH, insulin, NPP vs Deca, thyroid concerns, prep strategy, injury recovery, peak week decisions, and the reality of building muscle while staying lean.

 

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The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content.

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel.

I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Big Paul is back with another live anabolic Q&A covering estrogen management, GH, insulin, NPP vs Deca, thyroid concerns, prep strategy, injury recovery, peak week decisions, and the reality of building muscle while staying lean.

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I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Big Paul dives into his wild Disney experience before breaking down practical diet strategies for vacation and why he loves trolling extreme diet takes. The conversation shifts into a deep, unfiltered discussion on TRT, steroids, and performance enhancement—from stigma and legality to real-world use in athletes and bodybuilding.

They cover cardiovascular risks, PED myths, and competition prep realities, along with listener Q&A on carb cycling, MENT, HGH, refeed timing, and optimal compound use. Plus: Tanya’s big win, training stories with Kai Greene, and final thoughts to wrap it all up.

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I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.