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jaybelovely
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So, let's start by saying I've been working out for 5 years! I'm an insurance agent by day and a personal trainer by night. About 4 weeks ago, I started low carb. Before low carb, I was eating a good 200g carbs a day. If not more. Slowly been decreasing. I'm aiming for between 30-40g carbs per day now (WHILE EATING HIGH FAT AND HIGH PROTEIN).
By the time I finish my 9-5 job as an insurance agent, then complete training my clients by 9 or 10 pm, I am exhausted!!
If I have time during my gym shift without clients, I'll fit my session in then. If not, I head to the gym afterwards.
Any suggestions on increasing energy? Like perhaps time to inhale carbs? (Yes, I said inhale carbs) ha! All suggestions welcome.
By the time I finish my 9-5 job as an insurance agent, then complete training my clients by 9 or 10 pm, I am exhausted!!
If I have time during my gym shift without clients, I'll fit my session in then. If not, I head to the gym afterwards.
Any suggestions on increasing energy? Like perhaps time to inhale carbs? (Yes, I said inhale carbs) ha! All suggestions welcome.
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eat carbs again? big cup of coffee or a redbull?
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Not everyone can do low carb. With your schedule it might not be for you. At what level between 200 and 30-40 did the exhaustion start hitting? If you want less carbs in your life maybe shoot for 100g and see if you feel better there.4
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If you had plenty of energy while consuming the carbs and you weren't having any adverse reactions to their consumption, why not try going back to your previous carb intake and see how your energy level responds.5
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TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »Not everyone can do low carb. With your schedule it might not be for you. At what level between 200 and 30-40 did the exhaustion start hitting? If you want less carbs in your life maybe shoot for 100g and see if you feel better there.
100g definitely wasn't that bad for me. I just don't want to slow down my progress. I initially wanted to go keto, to use fat for energy vs carbs. I planned to move to 20g perhaps maybe the next two weeks or so. At that point, I would imagine it being a tad bit easier?
Or, should my body already be using fat for energy since I'm below the 50g?
I know I could purchase ketostix, etc. just haven't taken the time. I'm loving how light my body feels on low carb, not bloated and definitely don't have the carb cravings like I was! Didn't know if there was maybe a carb strategy behind this or any other options besides increasing carbs.
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moonstroller wrote: »If you had plenty of energy while consuming the carbs and you weren't having any adverse reactions to their consumption, why not try going back to your previous carb intake and see how your energy level responds.
I just hated how bloated I would get for carbs, being a trainer, I have to stay in top notch shape. I got up to 152, primarily being muscle but gaining some excess stomach fat. I figured decreasing carbs was the best way.0 -
Decreased energy is pretty common when starting low-carb/keto. Your body is flushing out all your water weight and a lot of electrolytes with it. That's why people suggest supplementing with sodium, magnesium and potassium in the first few weeks of switching. You definitely need higher sodium when doing low-carb because your body flushes it out a lot quicker.
Low-carb can also make fitness training more challenging. Lifting weights or running can become difficult. After you're adapted (a month or two), most people find they can return to their normal exercises without much trouble. Some find that they NEED carbs to fuel their workouts.
Another option is targeted keto/low-carb. Eat enough carbs to fuel your workout, aiming to have them depleted by your body by the end of your workout. This can take some fiddling. Check out reddit.com/r/ketogains for some tips.3 -
Decreased energy is pretty common when starting low-carb/keto. Your body is flushing out all your water weight and a lot of electrolytes with it. That's why people suggest supplementing with sodium, magnesium and potassium in the first few weeks of switching. You definitely need higher sodium when doing low-carb because your body flushes it out a lot quicker.
Low-carb can also make fitness training more challenging. Lifting weights or running can become difficult. After you're adapted (a month or two), most people find they can return to their normal exercises without much trouble. Some find that they NEED carbs to fuel their workouts.
Another option is targeted keto/low-carb. Eat enough carbs to fuel your workout, aiming to have them depleted by your body by the end of your workout. This can take some fiddling. Check out reddit.com/r/ketogains for some tips.
That's definitely some good insight. I tried increasing sodium but not the magnesium and potassium. Perhaps I will try all that and give it some more time. Guess I'll just be jacked up on Red Bull's until my body reacts the way it needs to. Working out has been the most challenging. Swallowing pride and decreasing weight, but I know it'll get better with time. Struggling with patience here
And I will check out that page. Thanks so much0 -
jaybelovely wrote: »Decreased energy is pretty common when starting low-carb/keto. Your body is flushing out all your water weight and a lot of electrolytes with it. That's why people suggest supplementing with sodium, magnesium and potassium in the first few weeks of switching. You definitely need higher sodium when doing low-carb because your body flushes it out a lot quicker.
Low-carb can also make fitness training more challenging. Lifting weights or running can become difficult. After you're adapted (a month or two), most people find they can return to their normal exercises without much trouble. Some find that they NEED carbs to fuel their workouts.
Another option is targeted keto/low-carb. Eat enough carbs to fuel your workout, aiming to have them depleted by your body by the end of your workout. This can take some fiddling. Check out reddit.com/r/ketogains for some tips.
That's definitely some good insight. I tried increasing sodium but not the magnesium and potassium. Perhaps I will try all that and give it some more time. Guess I'll just be jacked up on Red Bull's until my body reacts the way it needs to. Working out has been the most challenging. Swallowing pride and decreasing weight, but I know it'll get better with time. Struggling with patience here
And I will check out that page. Thanks so much
No problem! I use Magnesium Citrate tablets (200mg, got 'em on Amazon) and Nu-Salt for potassium (much higher potassium content than pills and way cheaper). I'll take 1-2 Mag tablets, then make myself some "keto-rade" with Nu-Salt, table salt and Mio. Mixing some Nu-Salt into bone broth and drinking it can be great too. Magnesium Citrate is also great for keeping you regular, which can be an issue for some on keto - so it's a win-win.
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jaybelovely wrote: »Decreased energy is pretty common when starting low-carb/keto. Your body is flushing out all your water weight and a lot of electrolytes with it. That's why people suggest supplementing with sodium, magnesium and potassium in the first few weeks of switching. You definitely need higher sodium when doing low-carb because your body flushes it out a lot quicker.
Low-carb can also make fitness training more challenging. Lifting weights or running can become difficult. After you're adapted (a month or two), most people find they can return to their normal exercises without much trouble. Some find that they NEED carbs to fuel their workouts.
Another option is targeted keto/low-carb. Eat enough carbs to fuel your workout, aiming to have them depleted by your body by the end of your workout. This can take some fiddling. Check out reddit.com/r/ketogains for some tips.
That's definitely some good insight. I tried increasing sodium but not the magnesium and potassium. Perhaps I will try all that and give it some more time. Guess I'll just be jacked up on Red Bull's until my body reacts the way it needs to. Working out has been the most challenging. Swallowing pride and decreasing weight, but I know it'll get better with time. Struggling with patience here
And I will check out that page. Thanks so much
Being jacked up on Red Bull is no way to go through life. Fix the diet (and sleep issues, if any).1 -
jaybelovely wrote: »moonstroller wrote: »If you had plenty of energy while consuming the carbs and you weren't having any adverse reactions to their consumption, why not try going back to your previous carb intake and see how your energy level responds.
I just hated how bloated I would get for carbs, being a trainer, I have to stay in top notch shape. I got up to 152, primarily being muscle but gaining some excess stomach fat. I figured decreasing carbs was the best way.
Okay, I can see why you would make that change. Maybe this is just something that's going to take time to get used to until you're back up to peak performance.1 -
jaybelovely wrote: »Decreased energy is pretty common when starting low-carb/keto. Your body is flushing out all your water weight and a lot of electrolytes with it. That's why people suggest supplementing with sodium, magnesium and potassium in the first few weeks of switching. You definitely need higher sodium when doing low-carb because your body flushes it out a lot quicker.
Low-carb can also make fitness training more challenging. Lifting weights or running can become difficult. After you're adapted (a month or two), most people find they can return to their normal exercises without much trouble. Some find that they NEED carbs to fuel their workouts.
Another option is targeted keto/low-carb. Eat enough carbs to fuel your workout, aiming to have them depleted by your body by the end of your workout. This can take some fiddling. Check out reddit.com/r/ketogains for some tips.
That's definitely some good insight. I tried increasing sodium but not the magnesium and potassium. Perhaps I will try all that and give it some more time. Guess I'll just be jacked up on Red Bull's until my body reacts the way it needs to. Working out has been the most challenging. Swallowing pride and decreasing weight, but I know it'll get better with time. Struggling with patience here
And I will check out that page. Thanks so much
No problem! I use Magnesium Citrate tablets (200mg, got 'em on Amazon) and Nu-Salt for potassium (much higher potassium content than pills and way cheaper). I'll take 1-2 Mag tablets, then make myself some "keto-rade" with Nu-Salt, table salt and Mio. Mixing some Nu-Salt into bone broth and drinking it can be great too. Magnesium Citrate is also great for keeping you regular, which can be an issue for some on keto - so it's a win-win.
I'm going to go and look up those items on amazon now! Thanks for all your help.
I'm assuming you are on low carb as well? How long did you body take to adapt?
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moonstroller wrote: »jaybelovely wrote: »moonstroller wrote: »If you had plenty of energy while consuming the carbs and you weren't having any adverse reactions to their consumption, why not try going back to your previous carb intake and see how your energy level responds.
I just hated how bloated I would get for carbs, being a trainer, I have to stay in top notch shape. I got up to 152, primarily being muscle but gaining some excess stomach fat. I figured decreasing carbs was the best way.
Okay, I can see why you would make that change. Maybe this is just something that's going to take time to get used to until you're back up to peak performance.
I did tons of research for diets prior to the decision and I'm seeing progress so it's definitely worth the challenge. The energy is just the most challenging. Was hoping it would improve going into week 4 but I am very busy so I can see why it might take a tad bit longer.0 -
You need to eat enough fat to replace what you are burning. How much fat are you eating?1
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OP is there a reason you are cutting carbs? Sounds like you need them.0
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jaybelovely wrote: »jaybelovely wrote: »Decreased energy is pretty common when starting low-carb/keto. Your body is flushing out all your water weight and a lot of electrolytes with it. That's why people suggest supplementing with sodium, magnesium and potassium in the first few weeks of switching. You definitely need higher sodium when doing low-carb because your body flushes it out a lot quicker.
Low-carb can also make fitness training more challenging. Lifting weights or running can become difficult. After you're adapted (a month or two), most people find they can return to their normal exercises without much trouble. Some find that they NEED carbs to fuel their workouts.
Another option is targeted keto/low-carb. Eat enough carbs to fuel your workout, aiming to have them depleted by your body by the end of your workout. This can take some fiddling. Check out reddit.com/r/ketogains for some tips.
That's definitely some good insight. I tried increasing sodium but not the magnesium and potassium. Perhaps I will try all that and give it some more time. Guess I'll just be jacked up on Red Bull's until my body reacts the way it needs to. Working out has been the most challenging. Swallowing pride and decreasing weight, but I know it'll get better with time. Struggling with patience here
And I will check out that page. Thanks so much
No problem! I use Magnesium Citrate tablets (200mg, got 'em on Amazon) and Nu-Salt for potassium (much higher potassium content than pills and way cheaper). I'll take 1-2 Mag tablets, then make myself some "keto-rade" with Nu-Salt, table salt and Mio. Mixing some Nu-Salt into bone broth and drinking it can be great too. Magnesium Citrate is also great for keeping you regular, which can be an issue for some on keto - so it's a win-win.
I'm going to go and look up those items on amazon now! Thanks for all your help.
I'm assuming you are on low carb as well? How long did you body take to adapt?
I've been on and off keto for the past few years. The longest I stuck with it was about a year. I almost got to my goal weight too, the weight was just flying off. Then, life happens. And carb cravings happen. Y'know the rest.
So now I tend to just bounce between keto and regular eating. I'm a total carb monster, I really miss them when I don't eat them.
So even though I don't have the willpower to commit, I know the health benefits are great. The lack of bloating/gas, the clear-headedness, the extra energy, the lack of hunger. Great way of eating but it can be tough to stick to.
As for adaptation, it was pretty easy for me. After about a month I was feeling good and running easily. I did my first 10k on keto and it was such a great experience!0 -
There are a lot of carb foods that reduce bloating. Citrus fruits, pineapple, melons, cooked vegetables...etc. Also, drinking lots of water helps too especially if the high fat and high protein foods you are eating contains a lot of sodium, because excess sodium is guaranteed to make you bloated.0
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jaybelovely wrote: »
Apparently not if you don't gave the energy to do your job.
Maybe just reduce your carbs to somewhere less than 200g but more than 30?!
Or try and see what specifically boats you, wheat, rice, oats, potato, might not be all carbs that don't get on with you.2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »jaybelovely wrote: »
Apparently not if you don't gave the energy to do your job.
Maybe just reduce your carbs to somewhere less than 200g but more than 30?!
Or try and see what specifically boats you, wheat, rice, oats, potato, might not be all carbs that don't get on with you.
I appreciate your input, but you don't have to be rude in any way shape or form on my thread. Everyone's body is different, and it's obviously taking time to adapt and learn the best way to handle my new eating habits. You can't say something "apparently isn't the best option" because of a challenge that comes with something you endure that is new. If that's the case, we would get nowhere in life.
Thanks, though
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