I lost 25lbs doing Carb Backloading and won 2013 Maryland's Strongest Man shortly thereafter, so my strength was in no way affected, which is almost unheard of! I know another Pro LW Strongman who also does it. It really is phenomenal, and not really low carb, since you can pound them back post...
Are you on Carb Nite or Backloading? I do CBL and I just make sure I get plenty of fats in pre workout, since that's your fuel source instead of carbs.
Mark your calenders for September 6! The recently formed United States Strength Coalition will be having it's inaugural Highland Games festival and everyone is welcome to compete. No cap on the number of athletes. This will be in front of an arena full of people, so the energy will be high...