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  • dbkyser
    dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
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    For me it works, I know its not for everyone.
    You have to look at it as a WOE, not a temporary fix. I will trade Ribeye for Rice and Pasta, Chicken with skin for Bread and Fruit.
    I still track my macros, I am able to eat quite a bit less and feel satisfied. I am also able to continue to gain strength through weightlifting.

    Its a tool, and for me has given me the ability to eliminate all junk food. I have not had a desert or sugary snack in 3 months. I am not the kind of person who can have just one.

    I try and stick to 20g of total carbs and if I am using net carbs its because of vegetables.
    I am finally able to do 16/8 IF because I am not starving all the time.
  • pumasareace
    pumasareace Posts: 28 Member
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    Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,392 MFP Moderator
    edited November 2017
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    pumasareace wrote: »
    Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

    To optimize results a ckd or tkd approach would be optimal but it wont be as effective as a diet that is higher in carbs. Unfortunately, there just isnt a ton of evidence when it comes to muacle gains with keto. During cuts, it can be effective if protein is high enough.

    A good synopsis is: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10611377/anyone-read-the-latest-research-on-keto-by-alan-aragon/p1
  • pumasareace
    pumasareace Posts: 28 Member
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    psuLemon wrote: »
    pumasareace wrote: »
    Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

    To optimize results a ckd or tkd approach would be optimal but it wont be as effective as a diet that is higher in carbs. Unfortunately, there just isnt a ton of evidence when it comes to muacle gains with keto. During cuts, it can be effective if protein is high enough.

    A good synopsis is: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10611377/anyone-read-the-latest-research-on-keto-by-alan-aragon/p1

    Randomly, I stumbled across this today when looking for some research on aerobic thresholds, might be interesting for you

    https://ketogenic.com/performance/ketogenic-dieting-body-composition-beyond-abstract/
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,392 MFP Moderator
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    pumasareace wrote: »
    psuLemon wrote: »
    pumasareace wrote: »
    Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

    To optimize results a ckd or tkd approach would be optimal but it wont be as effective as a diet that is higher in carbs. Unfortunately, there just isnt a ton of evidence when it comes to muacle gains with keto. During cuts, it can be effective if protein is high enough.

    A good synopsis is: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10611377/anyone-read-the-latest-research-on-keto-by-alan-aragon/p1

    Randomly, I stumbled across this today when looking for some research on aerobic thresholds, might be interesting for you

    https://ketogenic.com/performance/ketogenic-dieting-body-composition-beyond-abstract/

    Thanks, that is definitely an interesting read.
  • rach021979
    rach021979 Posts: 103 Member
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    I started 2 weeks ago, mainly to jump start my healthy eating habits and take control of my crappy eating. (I've done Atkins before, i like Keto better) yes, it is hard for the first few days but after that, you start to feel healthy. Lots of good, healthy fats, veggies and protein. I've learned that when i eat refined carbs, i feel like crap. I've lost 6lbs, some water weight. But i also swim a mile 4 to 5 times a week. I now see Keto less as a diet and more of a healthy way to eat 90 percent of the time.
  • puzzlingkirsten
    puzzlingkirsten Posts: 58 Member
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    I am new to low carb/keto eating but I'm doing my best to learn quickly. :smile:

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