has anyone done a low carb diet and lots of cardio?

[cephissus]

lots of keto proponents claiming ketosis is even better for endurance athletes than typical high carb diets...

probably the wrong forum to ask, but anyone trained like a cyclist, marathoner, etc. on keto or low carb (eg. less than 150 grams a day)?

[Simple Simon]

sounds like exactly the thing you should be looking into.

[Powerlift66]

Nope, I kinda like a low cardio diet and lots of carbs... (This week at least).
Ravioli's w/ sauce, eggplant and chicken cutlets, sticks of italian bread, etc...

Need to lose 7 lbs, this past week didnt help...

[Thin Lizzy]

I don't see how limiting yourself to one fuel source is better than two, each of which designed for a specific purpose: Fat, low intensity activity; Glycogen, high intensity.

If you're running at a slow speed on a flat surface, you can probably do Keto, but if you have to run some steep inclines that hit your quads hard, you'd want glycogen available.

[Marty Champions]

It can be done if u eat meat and use caffiene

[heenok]

I dont believe in high intensity cardio for fat loss. Intense weight lifting sessions + light cardio is the way to go.
Low carbs and low calories. Time the carbs you eat before or intra workout.

[Yamcha]

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[DroppingPlates]

I yet have to see a a marathon winner who's that low in carbs, or it must be a <120 pound runner from Africa.

[Azure]

When I did this I gained fat afterwards. In fact most people I know who did Keto type diets with lots of cardio got lean but then afterwards gained fat that took them a while to lose

I don't recommend it at all.

[Never1AShow]

lots of keto proponents claiming ketosis is even better for endurance athletes than typical high carb diets...

probably the wrong forum to ask, but anyone trained like a cyclist, marathoner, etc. on keto or low carb (eg. less than 150 grams a day)?

I have eaten 8 eggs and 1/2 lb of bacon for 4 meals a day while training for a triathlon.  I came in 3rd.

[DroppingPlates]

When I did this I gained fat afterwards. In fact most people I know who did Keto type diets with lots of cardio got lean but then afterwards gained fat that took them a while to lose

I don't recommend it at all.

This, the only time that a keto can be useful is when a competitor is behind in his contest prep. Everyone who eats moderate amounts of carbs can become in great shape and -more import- stay strong & energetic.

[bigmikecox]

I didn't go full keto the entire prep, but did have 4-5 low carb days (less than 50g), some zero carb days and one high carb day. Worked out pretty well

[SF1900]

I didn't go full keto the entire prep, but did have 4-5 low carb days (less than 50g), some zero carb days and one high carb day. Worked out pretty well

What the hell is that on your chest? 

[bigmikecox]

I was in a gang. Battle scar

[Azure]

I didn't go full keto the entire prep, but did have 4-5 low carb days (less than 50g), some zero carb days and one high carb day. Worked out pretty well

Was it towards the end?

I know people who now give it to folks for Fat loss and prep. they may get lean at first but long term effects aren't worth it

[devilsmile]

does high intensity cardio and low carbs work for naturals in "losing fat", I seriously doubt that.

[bigmikecox]

Was it towards the end?

I know people who now give it to folks for Fat loss and prep. they may get lean at first but long term effects aren't worth it

Yes, it was essentially the last 4 weeks. Prior to that I was doing carb cycling!

[Weedlejuice]

lots of keto proponents claiming ketosis is even better for endurance athletes than typical high carb diets...

probably the wrong forum to ask, but anyone trained like a cyclist, marathoner, etc. on keto or low carb (eg. less than 150 grams a day)?

400g egg whites + 50g peanut butter 3 x a day
130g chicken breast + extra virgin olive oil 3 x a day, 2 tbsp first meal, 1 tbsp 2nd, 0 last.

Adding 6 boiled medium eggs throughout the day as snacks on training days as well as 30g of protein from pure isolate post training.

No stims, taper fat down towards the end of the day cause id rather be wrecked after i train than before, appetite is dead which is why it's the only thing that works for me.

Thats under 20g of carbs a day and i just got done with an hour of back/bi/calves and 30 mins of cardio on the bike 100-150 watts.

I train this way 5 days a week.

[wes]

Great physique Big Mike!! 

[njflex]

I didn't go full keto the entire prep, but did have 4-5 low carb days (less than 50g), some zero carb days and one high carb day. Worked out pretty well

AWSOME JOB,,MAN,,,YOU HAVE THE MASS/THICKNESS OFFSEASON ,,YOUR NOT AFRAID TO SIZE UP/EAT,,AND IT SHOWS WHEN YOU GET ON STAGE ,,NATIONAL LEVEL AT LEAST THE JRS...

[El Diablo Blanco]

I didn't go full keto the entire prep, but did have 4-5 low carb days (less than 50g), some zero carb days and one high carb day. Worked out pretty well

This is my go to diet as well.  A couple super low days, a moderate day and a high carb day.  The fat just melts off.  I write up a schedule and follow it to a tee.  Works out real nice.  I schedule the low carb day before easy workouts like arms or shoulders and high carbs before legs and chest.  Wouldn't do zero carb the day before a big leg workout.  Only needed to hit cardio to get rid of water retention and the stubborn last big of fat.

[judochoke]

Yes. Just tried it. Did it for two weeks. Had the worst headaches in my life.
Everyday. Got me scared. Was almost ready to call the doctor. Started eating carbs and they
Went away. I will never do that shit again!!!!!!

[DroppingPlates]

Great physique Big Mike!! 

Absolutely, he's got a great structure.

[evandatp]

Great physique Big Mike!! 

Imagine actually deserving the 'Big' in your getbig handle.

That must be <2% of posters.

[_aj_]

I was in a gang. Battle scar

Missed opportunity. Should have said "vascularity"