Cruz Oguz on Training, Identity, and Social Media - Episode #261

Cruz Oguz, dubbed the most athletic kicker in the country prior to entering the NCAA, shares his multifaceted approach to athleticism through football, track, and tricking while creating his social media content.

• Creates and edits all content himself, recently upgrading equipment to enhance quality
• Follows a modified diet with around 200g of carbohydrates while cutting for summer
• Boasts impressive lifting numbers: 640lb deadlift, potential 500lb squat, 335lb bench press 
• Tried the carnivore diet after hearing Joe Rogan discuss it, experiencing improved energy and skin clarity
• Uses the carnivore approach as a periodic "reset" similar to how fasting cleanses the system
• Takes 5g creatine daily (after loading phase), fish oil for joint health, and occasional protein powder
• Consistently disagreed with trainers who pushed high carbohydrate intake
• Training evolved from sport-specific to more aesthetic-focused for social media appeal
• Identity deeply connected to athletic pursuits: "I don't think I'd be myself if I wasn't doing that stuff"
• Final advice: "Always do it your way" - make decisions that align with your authentic self

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