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An endurance athlete who stops exercising gets fat on carbs. It's all about insulin sensitivity.
I was a competitive cyclist for years- and sub 8% body fat as measured by a local university. When I stopped racing I started getting fat. My diet didn't change but my energy requirements did. But I finally dropped the carbs and went full keto when i realized I didn't like looking like the Michelin Man. My fat levels dropped to where I was when racing regularly. I don't do keto anymore though because of the uric acid issues it created for me. Now i have 40% carbs but have to limit them in total calories.
I have never seen a person on keto stay fat. it is practically impossible to over eat on fats and protein. But the moment you add carbs the sky is the limit. Your insulin starts spiking non stop. These weekend warriors that you describe are shoveling down starches and sugars when no on is looking, lol
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