Is my ketogenic diet OK?

[Blane]

Thanks for the replies. Is the increased energy anything to worry about though? I was a bit concerned that maybe I was maybe consuming too much protein and some of this may be converted to glucose.

Based my diet on 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass. Does this seem about right?

Definitely agree about the healthy fats rather than the saturated fats but being able to eat foods like bacon and cheese is making it much easier to stick to the diet. Will try and swap them in a few weeks.

Some people have more energy when in ketosis. If it is working and you are not losing strength,,, continue.

Iv been on it for 8 weeks now. there are times when i hv a lot of energy, and times where i feel i want to pass out. Remember whats happening to our bodies...our bodies think we are starving and our bodies are using our fat for fuel.

When i started i was pulling 3 sets of 5 275 lbs, last dl 2 sets of 5 315(3 rd set 5 reps 295). started benching 3 sets of 5 225lbs. last chest workout 2 sets of 5 275lbs( didnt attempt the 3rd. went down to 265 for 5)

so the diet does allow me to increase poundage.

Dont let your mind/body trick you into adding the carbs:

"Ill try the carbo load"
" you know i can extend the carbo load one more day"
" Ill go back to 20 grams of carbs a day tomorrow"
"Let me wait a few days"
"F it i dont want to go back on it"
"Now thati know it works, ill go back on later" lol

Im not saying you arent strong willed.

Just passing on what happened to me 2 yrs ago......When i broke....

Well i looked in the mirror 2 months ago, and said..WTF!!!!!! not even talking about going to bed thinking i may not wake up because im too damn fat, and the stress on my heart is too damn much.lol

im 5'8 and 235 lbs... That means im too damn fat!!!!!!!!

my bf is way to high....but the fat is stripping off, and im starting to see muscle seperation.

Im even squatting again....so im back..in 9 more months of lifting and the low carb thing.....look out!!!

 

[xrsist]

1.5 wo8uld be better

agreed, i would up protein intake

 

[sessa]

I am on keto as well. I would have your protein g the same as fat g. And try to keep it consistent throughout the day. Ex. 6 meals with 35g protein + 35g of fat + 2-3g carbs.