Every day seems to bring a new tale of a fitness enthusiast diving into an unconventional diet to explore its effects.
Many individuals have their diet and fitness routines meticulously mapped out as they work towards their health and body objectives…
However, some of us find ourselves drawn into peculiar trends and diets to observe the impact on the body when engaging in the unexpected.
This curiosity drove fitness enthusiast and content creator Joseph Everett to conduct his own experiment.
Residing in Tokyo, Japan, Everett chose to abandon his usual eating habits for a month-long diet primarily composed of eggs. Over 30 days, he consumed an astonishing 900 eggs.
In a YouTube video, he revealed his daily intake consisted of approximately 30 eggs.
Fortunately, his diet included more than just eggs. “A typical day of eating for me would usually be something like 30 eggs, a bowl of rice, a bit of beef, a bit of yogurt, some fruit, a bit of honey and maybe a protein bar,” he shared in the video.
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Everett mentioned that many eggs were blended into a smoothie with protein powder and some fruits, making them easier to consume.
His goal was to determine if this dietary change could enhance his gym performance and overall strength.
At the start of his journey, he recorded his initial weight and noted his performance in four exercises: barbell lifts, deadlift, squats, and bench presses.
Additionally, he conducted blood tests before and after the month to examine other health markers, including testosterone levels and cholesterol.
What were the outcomes of this dietary experiment?
By the conclusion of his experiment, Everett had gained 13 pounds of muscle, increasing his weight from around 171 pounds. His lifting capacity improved, with gains of up to 44 pounds over his initial performance.
He also observed a reduction in triglycerides, a harmful blood fat. Moreover, there was no significant rise in ‘bad cholesterol’, whereas ‘good cholesterol’, which helps remove the bad type, had increased.
Despite a few challenges, Everett found the transition manageable. If you have enough eggs, perhaps you might consider trying it too.