keto

[tdidd42]

how long does it take keto to hit? how long do most of you run it? what are some of the results? I just got off a long ccyle. I am 37 8% bf 210. I am trying to get to 5 or 6%. Its been 4 days now, and i have been hitting cardio hard, I am down 3 lbs, assuming water. but when does keto set in?

 

[assiason]

do a search on CKD or TKD. I myslef am doing a ckd (cyclical ketogenic diet). Basically no carbs mone-fri only high protein and high fats, on saturday I carb up for about 24-36 hours eating appx 700 grams of carbs. The theory is when you carb up your muscle will supersaturate your muscle with the glycogeon, giving you the energy to workout for the next week ahead, while allowing you to cut fat while in ketosis. I am 28, 20%BF and have been on this diet for 3 weeks now and so far so good. Sinc you are 8% BF I would imagaine you will see some sick results very quickly, ketosis will stip fat fast, If i were you i would like into TKD since your allready a low BF% you dont want to plateau.

 

[tdidd42]

thanks what is TKD? did you go the first 2 weeks without anycarbs?

 

[assiason]

No I didnt go 2 weeks with out carbs. But you might want to try that if u have a hrd time getting into ketosis. Ohh go buy keto stix u can buy these at any pharmacy about $10. U can check urine periodicly for ketones. ok a TKD diet is a targeted ketogenic diet. basically u will nt be eating carbs dring the day to stay in ketosis however the carbs u do eat (high GI) will only be taken right before and or after your workout. The idea behind this is you will burn any fast actingcarb during exercise but still be able to slip back into ketosis so you can scorch fat. I am thinking about alternating this with my CKD diet. I like to do HITT training and occasional 2-3 mile runs and it is nearly impossible while in ketosis.

 

[tdidd42]

thanks man, so i am on 5th day no carbs, i got the keto stix, and i not in ketosis yet. any idea how long it took you to get there? Yeah do HITT as well, i took last week off bc my shoulder so i know this week will be tough for me

 

[assiason]

everyone is different. I myself take a while to get into Ketosis. If your smart you will do at least 2 weeks which you shoud definately be deep into ketosis by that point. Then when you carb up you relly get a chance to shock your body.

 

[tdidd42]

yeah, the ketos stix are saying a small trace, still suprised by that. but my guess is my insulin levels are so low i am still going to burn fat.