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Sure thing Kenny…The Issue With That
This to some extent covered in the information provide by Dr MIke T. Nelson in post 15.
The issue is that it takes time for the body to adjust if an individual is on a High Carbohydrate Diet and then goes on a Ketogenic Diet.
The same applies with going from a Ketogenic Diet to a Higher Carbohydate.
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It would be interesting to see how you applied it.
To reiterate, the research and anecdotal data indicate it take time for the body to adapt.
Base on the Metabolic Flexibility data, it appears this is a more optimal method for athletes be able access and utilize ketones/fats and glucose/carbohydrates, dependent on the sport or activity
Certainly not keto at all.
Generally I follow the guidelines in the aforementioned Uphill Athlete book, and discussions I have had with the authors. Which basically come down to three things:
- Doing the majority of my training early on in the day in a ‘fasted’ state (i.e. mildly glycogen depleted)
- Having a diet that is reduced in carbohydrates and increased in fat.
- Performing a high volume of low-intensity training (locomotive endurance)