Keto Stall?

[barnidge]

I have been following the Atkins' Version of the Keto diet for a few months now and have stalled with 15 lbs. left to go till I reach my goal weight. Would I be able to break this stall if I reduce fat or would that take me out of ketosis. I am 70/30 fat/protein now.

Thanks

 

[Mr.X]

Try taking 2 days off the diet: Eat carbs the whole 2 days....doesn't seem like a long brake, but it should help you break through the stall.

If not, then you'll need to go 3 days.

Mr.X

 

[barnidge]

Thanks Mr. X....When I return to the Keto diet should I maintain a 70(fat)/30(protein) ratio?

 

[Mr.X]

Definitely, first 2 days: 85%fat/15% protein...then after the first 2 days eat the 70%fat/30%protein ratio that you are used to eating.

Mr.X

 

[freshr1]

Are you sure you're still in ketosis? There could be some hidden carbs you're having without knowing. That happened to me once.

 

[SirWanksalot]

Consider that having two carb days are to help replenish Leptin levels which will help your weight loss continue.

Carbs should make up 70% of your refeed

You may want to switch to a cyclical type of diet altogether

Training on the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet: Effects of Cyclical Ketogenic Diets on Exercise Performance
http://www.mesomorphosis.com/exclusive/mcdonald/training.htm

Carbing Up on the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet
http://www.mesomorphosis.com/exclusive/mcdonald/carbup.htm

Sirwanksalot

 

[cozmokramer]

go with the advice of MR X...

carb up a bit to get your body switching modes...
the carbs will help refill muscle glycogen stores and
then switch back and you should get through...

 

[Mr.X]

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I just realized that it's a name lol

Mr.X

 

[SirWanksalot]

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Mr.X

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Sirwanksalot

 

[cozmokramer]

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