is carbing up every 10 days ok on the ketogenic diet?

FatAsianNerd

also, how many days should I consume carbs on carb-up days? just one day is ok?

Vexxe

Depends what your goals are.

Weight loss? No it's a bad idea. It will take you a couple of days, sometimes weeks to return to nutritional ketosis which will slow you down. Depends on the person.

Lifting? It has it's benefits but it's not needed.

neanderthin

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/comparing-the-diets-part-4.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/cyclical-ketogenic-diets-and-endurance-performance-qa.html

FatAsianNerd

Depends what your goals are.

Weight loss? No it's a bad idea. It will take you a couple of days, sometimes weeks to return to nutritional ketosis which will slow you down. Depends on the person.

Lifting? It has it's benefits but it's not needed.

I'm trying to lose fat and gain more muscle. I'm also trying to lose weight in the process. But yes, I do lift about 3-4 times a week, and about 45-90 minutes each time in the gym. I just started the ketogenic diet about a month ago and I've lost about 10-11 pounds so far, although I assume most of that is water weight. Yes, I have musclw gains as well, but I'm also wondering of doing "carb ups" will help me achieve my goals faster, and become more efficent at burning fat.

You think I should do carb-ups?

FatAsianNerd

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/comparing-the-diets-part-4.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/cyclical-ketogenic-diets-and-endurance-performance-qa.html

Thanks for the link.