Trying a keto diet.

[decadecadeca]

Several of the people at my local CrossFit are going hardcore keto along with others doing strict Paleo and a third group going pure Zone.

I started three days ago and I'm not sure I'll be able to stay this strict for much longer. I wanted to do zero carbs the first few days to really get into it. I've had no carbs at all since Friday and I feel like total shit.

I've had nothing but meat, cheese and eggs. Never thought I'd say it but even bacon is getting old.

[Bouncer]

Several of the people at my local CrossFit are going hardcore keto along with others doing strict Paleo and a third group going pure Zone.

I've had nothing but meat, cheese and eggs.

terrible diet for general health and muscle growth.

[Timma]

I don't know how people can do this. If I cut carbs out i'd probably kill someone. When I eat carbs or sugars less than normal i start to get the shakes even.

[Bouncer]

Muscles go flat and weak and you load your body up with fat and grease.

Sorry Deca, terrable decision to follow what the dipshits at the cross fit hippy gym.

[Scrumhalf]

Are you doing refeeds? Lyle's McDonald's RFL is a good read. If you keep your protein levels high enough, you can spare muscle loss. But it is brutal - are you trying to drop fat?

[decadecadeca]

This is just going to be an experiment over a short time period.

Each group will rotate diets and compare results.

I'll do the normal carb load/ refeed after seven days......if I make it that long.

[alwaysgrowing]

I'm curious to how a strict paleo diet works for you. I've knocked out all grains short of my pre workout and post-workout meal. Those two meals still have 1/2 cup of oats in them (along with berries or other fruit, but typically berries).

I honestly feel better since I cut it out rice and sweet potatoes. I've dropped some weight, in a good way. Don't know if I could cut them out completely though.

[decadecadeca]

I've done strict Paleo and Zone before and do well on both.

This keto shit sucks a nut.

I can't even stand too quick or it feels like I'm gonna pass out.

Today's workout should be a fucking joy.

[alwaysgrowing]

I've done strict Paleo and Zone before and do well on both.

This keto shit sucks a nut.

I can't even stand too quick or it feels like I'm gonna pass out.

Today's workout should be a fucking joy.

As I recall, you work in the science profession. If so, do you find your work and concentrating to be difficult?

The 50 grams worth of oats a day ensure that I get enough carbs in to function optimally. Eating fruit all day and still hitting 150-200 grams of carbs can be difficult to stomach. With no carbs, forget it. Zombie

[decadecadeca]

Actually I have noticed a difference.

Hell, I had to edit that last post twice.

Workout sucked, feel totally flat, no drive at all.

[Scrumhalf]

Have you done keto diets before? It takes a few days to get used to the low carbs. I felt that way on my first carb cycle - it took about a week or two of feeling like shit before things felt better.

[decadecadeca]

No this is the first time I've done keto.

I'm going to get some ketostix and see how it's going so far.

Unless it gets a hell of a lot better this week will be it for this little test.

I miss my fucking oatmeal and fruit.

[Scrumhalf]

The body adjusts. Give it a couple of weeks.

[decadecadeca]

A few weeks my ass, fuck that noise.

Ketostix say moderate/high 60 mg/dL.

I think a week will do for our little experiment.

[alwaysgrowing]

The body adjusts. Give it a couple of weeks.

Not sure if I could wait a couple of weeks. I value my mind above my body. When the mind starts to go, something has to be done