cycling ketogenic diet

mohamedahmed07

Hello guys, I've been working out and keeping my nutrition in check for about a year now, I'm 5'7 down to 165lbs 11-13% bodyfat percentage (Because it's measurement is inaccurate) and 145-150lbs lean muscle.

So I read this CKD removes the side effects of the original ketogenic diet, I would like to follow it but people keep saying negative things about it

Anyone here had success with it over 6months?

Please don't comment on this section unless you've tried it for a long time I need someone with experience in this diet

Thank you

Sunna_W

First, congrats on the weight loss.

Secondly, for me, the cycling is essential because I have IBS-C and I have found that I really DO need to get some carbs in there for things to keep moving, digestion-wise. (I can't rely on sugarless gummies long term).

I do 5 weekdays of low carb 50~70 grams (although this week I added some miso and white beans) and 2 weekend days of moderate to high carb (and occasional night meals out).

My main purpose of the keto diet was to not only assist with weight loss but to also help manage heart palpitations which began to happen after menopause when I digested carbs. So, for me the keto diet is now a way of life. Also, I feel pretty amazing, just in terms of my pain/energy level (I am hypothyroid and I have fibromyalgia) and I am not about to give that benefit up.

Keep in mind that big changes in your eating can also affect your blood sugar and how your body metabolizes carbs unless you are engaged in an activity (such as running or swimming) where you actually need them for quick energy. If I were to be more physically active, (not likely, but not saying it won't happen) I would do a carb "load" before the event and then do a protein "recover" afterward. Carbs = quick energy.

Hope this helps.

mohamedahmed07

Thank you @Sunna_W

I find myself with so much energy, no bloating at all, and feeling great when I consume low carb ( Below 30 net carbs ) and Im currently trying to build some muscle and lose the last 2% bodyfat

So 5 days of 5% net carbs 30% protein 65% fat and 2 days of 50% carbs 20% fat 30% protein

Is this the right way to do it? because this seems "suitable" for life style for me, 1 of the 2days of high carb will have a cheat meal.

I workout 6days a week 3days split routine.
Cardio about 2 times a week

So am I doing it right? and there are no sudden drops in carbs, I used to run on low carb diet before ketogenic diet