In this position diet is much more important than exercise. In fact, Lyle's book recommends just focusing on the diet. Keto is a great way to make big changes in a short span of time but it is tough, especially during the first week or so.
I recommend you have a clear and present realistic goal (i.,e., how much you expect to lose and in what period of time), and tell as many people as possible about your diet. Also, it helps to chart your progress if you before/during photos.
Despite popular opinion, I'd stay away from the scale everyday, and instead, just use the mirror. Its really is a much better judge of progress in the end. Good luck.
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Jarrett2
A huge intake of sugar will have weird effects once you break the addiction. The keto diet is a little different than other diets because cheat days aren't rewarding. When you decide to fall off the wagon and go crazy on the carbs, you usually have a less positive experience than you're hoping for. Seems to be different for everyone.
That's because you don't "go crazy". Rather, you anticipate the carbs as a reward (for all your hard work and willpower), but you still eat sensibly.
But the positives outweigh the negatives for me. I went on a road trip this past weekend and stayed on plan. I did a 46 mile ride with a lot of climbing, then came back in the afternoon and did a 6 mile hike with a ton of climbing. Got up the next morning and did 25 more miles on the bike, followed by another 3 mile walk. All on low carb intake.
When I was sugar burning, I would have needed to eat glucose gel packs to do that much activity over two days, but now that I'm fat adapted, I don't need excessive amounts of carbs to do that level of aerobic activity anymore. My energy stays consistent throughout. Much preferred the the ups and downs of the old sugar cycle.
No, you do not -- as you've already figured out. However, they are still the preferred fuel when engaged in aerobic activity due to their quick absorption and fast burning nature. They are simply more efficient. Which is why the keto diet is not really the best choice when you wish to engaged in aerobic exercise. Carbs are also a lot cheaper. A whole lot cheaper!