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I'm now in my second day of ketosis. I think upping the fats tipped me over.

glad it is working for you Kaz

Quote: Originally Posted by Pscarb i have tried both in fact i have tried loads of diets and carb cycling is much better both short and long term.....the main problem with keto diets is that one day you will re-introduce cars back into your diet and the rebound will be a b1tch Oh man, the rebound is pretty killer.....lol

Quote: Originally Posted by ah24 48 hours is the point that your brain starts to burn ketones...but your not in full ketosis...but only if you really arent contributing to any blood glucose through diet - which from the standard protein shakes, the milk etc you might not of been doing.. TH&S, yes i think your right...but as said im no expert myself! That sounds about right mate and wiki confirmed it. I got nothing reading on ketostix...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mack Interesting that... some sources have said only 48 hours. Some guys say they hit it in four days. 48 hours is the point that your brain starts to burn ketones...but your not in full ketosis...but only if you really arent contributing to any blood glucose through diet - which from the standard protein shakes, the milk etc you might not of been doing.. TH&S, yes i think your right...but as said im no...

i read a keto diet on here and it stated no more than 6-8g of carbs per meal apart from your post workout meal where you can have carbs and a carb up day..thats the only time. found it, it was posted by pscarb, and is a very good read, so maybe useful! Timed Carbs

I usually try to carb cycle as much as I can, not just for dieting purposes. It seems like a good way for me to avoid gaining fat while putting on muscle. I would do higher carb days when doing heavy presses 3 or 4 low days then a medium day when I would do my legs. This was a very easy to stick with, and once I started throwing in regular cardio, I actually would burn fat. So, it seems carb cycling is the way to go, but for now I am really...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pscarb keto diet's suck as you cannot and will not stay on them for ever, Carb cycling is a much better optoin and you can maintain Bang-on. If you want lasting results you have to make lasting changes.

Carb cycling if fab! I am following the one Pscarb posted. Works fab for me, put on weight but body fat levels have dropped already. Energy levels are good also. I would definatly recommend carb cycling over this one anyday (not that I have tried the keto one). Just wanted to put my 2pennies worth in.

Quote: Originally Posted by kaz28 I would definatly recommend carb cycling over this one anyday (not that I have tried the keto one). Just wanted to put my 2pennies worth in. How can you reccomend one over the other when you have only tried one > ??? Im giving keto a try, day 1 and all good. Loving the coconut milk in my shake, well tastey but its smells like ass !