Robert Noftz
Level 5 Valued Member
I recently started a very low carb diet for weight loss purposes. I"m 50 years old, soon to be 51. It just seems to get more and more difficult to keep my weight down on a higher carb diet.
One issue I noticed is that my resting heart rate went up slightly and my ability to cover a certain distance while staying in the MAF zone decreased while exercising on an indoor rower. I have used a heart rate monitor diligently while training, both for S&S and for aerobic work.
Does anyone have any personal experience with this issue?
I'm about 2 1/2 weeks into the diet, my carbs have been in the low 20s. I have lost about 10 lbs so far.
I did have some issues with light headedness in the first week but increasing my salt intake helped.
After a quick search online I noticed that this may be a common side effect for some people. It may be tied to a low salt intake or other minerals. Perhaps I just need a little more time.
I decided to ask about it on this forum because I know from experience that many of the people who participate have a lot of experience and are better educated than average on many of these topics.
Happy New year to all.
One issue I noticed is that my resting heart rate went up slightly and my ability to cover a certain distance while staying in the MAF zone decreased while exercising on an indoor rower. I have used a heart rate monitor diligently while training, both for S&S and for aerobic work.
Does anyone have any personal experience with this issue?
I'm about 2 1/2 weeks into the diet, my carbs have been in the low 20s. I have lost about 10 lbs so far.
I did have some issues with light headedness in the first week but increasing my salt intake helped.
After a quick search online I noticed that this may be a common side effect for some people. It may be tied to a low salt intake or other minerals. Perhaps I just need a little more time.
I decided to ask about it on this forum because I know from experience that many of the people who participate have a lot of experience and are better educated than average on many of these topics.
Happy New year to all.