Carbs on workout days?
CC2435
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I've been eating lchf a couple weeks now and love it! My only issue is that when I eat a few more carbs, I almost cannot stop eating them! I thought I needed more carbs on days I planned on working out, but the craving are ridiculously strong.
Daily carb intake is usually around 30 grams. Yesterday I bumped it up, but ate closer to 50grams of carbs from candy bars haha it was terrible. Should I worry about trying to cycle carbs to work out?
Daily carb intake is usually around 30 grams. Yesterday I bumped it up, but ate closer to 50grams of carbs from candy bars haha it was terrible. Should I worry about trying to cycle carbs to work out?
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Noooooooooo!
I will sometimes use workouts to burn off carbs, but I never need to fuel a workout with carbs.
Do you think our caveman ancestors carb-loaded before a hunt? You will adapt to exercise while being carb restricted, and the results are pretty cool. It may kick your butt for a few weeks, but give it a shot!0 -
Noooooooooo!
I will sometimes use workouts to burn off carbs, but I never need to fuel a workout with carbs.
Do you think our caveman ancestors carb-loaded before a hunt? You will adapt to exercise while being carb restricted, and the results are pretty cool. It may kick your butt for a few weeks, but give it a shot!
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Ok, I asked because last time that I lifted heavy weights, I was totally wiped out and couldn't lift like before, so I freaked out a little. My bodyfat% measured the same but had lost 8 lbs from my starting weight, then freaked out even more thinking that all I lost was water and muscle!0
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Looking back, I probably hadn't adapted yet. I was only a week in, if that much.I'm going back to vlchf, less cravings .0
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I remember those first few weeks. I was ready to dial 911.
Get plenty of sodium, especially if you feel light-headed, lethargic, or have a mild headache.
The adaptation is kind of slow and gradual, but at least one study suggests that it goes faster with intense exercise. 3-4 weeks will usually do it. Sometimes shorter. Sometimes longer.0 -
I'll stick with it as long as you promise there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks for advice everyone!0
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I haven't needed extra carbs, at all. I've been getting 30-40 grams of net carbs. I've gotten freakishly energetic since day 3 of ketosis, when I added salt. It's almost worrisome, like I have an adrenaline producing tumor that keeps me going all the time.0
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Have a look at these FAQ items from the wonderful DarthLuiggi of Ketogains -- https://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains/wiki/index#wiki_keto_will_damage_my_explosive_abilities_and_strength_performance (the linked one and the two after it).
The whole thing is an awesome resource, but those three are the most pertinent to this discussion.0
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