Sore Muscles While On LOW-CARB Diet

[I2ancid]

this is the beggining of my 2nd week on a low carb high protein high (good) fat diet of mostly steak and egg whites. After working out my biceps and other muscles 4 days ago they are very sore and instead of getting better theyre actually beggining to hurt worst and worst is this due to extremely low carb supply? and will it just keep getting worst until I eat carbs?

 

[swifty]

I completely hate CKD diets. I cannot think, I am sore - Life just completely sucks while in Ketosis. I would blame the carbs for your pain my friend - or you actually hurt yourself in the gym.

Swift

 

[I2ancid]

I completely hate CKD diets. I cannot think, I am sore - Life just completely sucks while in Ketosis. I would blame the carbs for your pain my friend - or you actually hurt yourself in the gym.

Swift

No theyre definatly not hurt, unless I ripped my biceps triceps and ab's... I actually like the ckd diet I eat every 2 hours mostly steak so I have plenty of energy its just the sore muscles =\ maybe I should take 2 glasses of OJ after a workout today

 

[Beezers]

They're sore becaue they're not recovering. Glucose plays a vital role in stimulating revovery of trained muscles. By not giving your body carbs(glucose) you are severly short-changing your body's ability to recouperate following training. Overtraining becomes almost guarnatedd while on low/no carb diets.

 

[ROLGOR]

Are you taking in high carbs for a day each week to replentish your muscles?

 

[I2ancid]

Are you taking in high carbs for a day each week to replentish your muscles?

No, im following the one crumcakes diet, the full 8 weeks he says no cheat days and didnt mention any carb up days only to take carb's after a workout, should I be taking in more carbs after my workout?

 

[Beezers]

No, im following the one crumcakes diet, the full 8 weeks he says no cheat days and didnt mention any carb up days only to take carb's after a workout, should I be taking in more carbs after my workout?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. You absoultely must replenish muscle glycogen following high intensity training(anaerobic traininig). This not only replenishies muscle glycogen, but turns on much of the anabolic machinery of the muscle cells so they are able to repair themselves. My personal opinion is that low carb diets are far more detrimental than they are productive. The right carbs at the right times makes all the difference, not cutting them out entirely. Without muscle glycogen or blood glucose you will not be able to train hard. It very well may feel as though you're training hard, but that's because the muscles are literally catabolizing themselves to meet energy needs for training. Always take in carbs before and after training.

 

[liftsiron]

Like Beezers said, also you may reduce some muscle soreness and aid recovery, by supplamenting with Magnasium and at least 10 grams l-glutamine post workout. ZMA at bedtime is an excellent recovery supp.

 

[WannaImpress]

Beezers

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. You absoultely must replenish muscle glycogen following high intensity training(anaerobic traininig). This not only replenishies muscle glycogen, but turns on much of the anabolic machinery of the muscle cells so they are able to repair themselves. My personal opinion is that low carb diets are far more detrimental than they are productive. The right carbs at the right times makes all the difference, not cutting them out entirely. Without muscle glycogen or blood glucose you will not be able to train hard. It very well may feel as though you're training hard, but that's because the muscles are literally catabolizing themselves to meet energy needs for training. Always take in carbs before and after training.

Beezers, I'm on a low carb diet myself, I have never though about needing carbs to repair muscle but your absolutely correct. Could you give me an example of the carbs you consume through out the day and time if you dont mind.

 

[pittbull2]

They're sore becaue they're not recovering. Glucose plays a vital role in stimulating revovery of trained muscles. By not giving your body carbs(glucose) you are severly short-changing your body's ability to recouperate following training. Overtraining becomes almost guarnatedd while on low/no carb diets.

I agree 100%

 

[Beezers]

Re: Beezers

Beezers, I'm on a low carb diet myself, I have never though about needing carbs to repair muscle but your absolutely correct. Could you give me an example of the carbs you consume through out the day and time if you dont mind.

I eat 650g of carbs daily. I'm not cutting, but I'm at a pleasant 10% bodyfat. My carbs come from oats, sweet taters, brown rice, and imediately following my workout maltodextrin. This is my diet right now.

meal 1
12 egg whites + 2 yolks
1.5 cups oats

meal 2
6oz chicken
8oz sweet potato

meal 3(post workout)
110g maltodextrin
66g whey

meal 4
6oz chicken
8oz sweet potato

meal 5
6oz salmon
8oz sweet potato

meal 6
12oz tuna
2 cups brown rice
1 tbsn flax oil

meal 7
12oz tuna
2 cups brown rice
1 tbsn flax oil

meal 8
1.5 pounds fat free cottage cheese

Cals: 5340
Pro: 435
Carb: 655
Fat: 95

 

[PaPaPumPPP]

finally someone knows how to eat.


awesome diet bro. very strict and i bet it shows. good job.

 

[liftsiron]

Beezers how tall are you? About seven foot eight inches, to consume 650grams of carbs a day and maintain 10% bodyfat. Do you do a lot of cardio, DNP, or what?

 

[BigDog60]

taking a gram of vitamin e a day also will help.

 

[Beezers]

Beezers how tall are you? About seven foot eight inches, to consume 650grams of carbs a day and maintain 10% bodyfat. Do you do a lot of cardio, DNP, or what?

I'm 6'1. I don't even look at a treadmill, let alone actually get on one, so no, I don't do cardio or DNP. Just train my ass off and put the energy to good use with the iron. Carb parranoia is the biggest plague in our little community. This is the reason most people never really get big. Bear in mind, I'm not dieting, but in any event(gaining/cutting) you still need carbs.

 

[liftsiron]

I'm 6'1. I don't even look at a treadmill, let alone actually get on one, so no, I don't do cardio or DNP. Just train my ass off and put the energy to good use with the iron. Carb parranoia is the biggest plague in our little community. This is the reason most people never really get big. Bear in mind, I'm not dieting, but in any event(gaining/cutting) you still need carbs.

6'1" is fairly tall, and I'm thinking that you are probably as thick as a house. I wasn't doubting your word I was just wondering your size. Myself I don't have the height or weight to eat anywhere near 650 grams of carbs without adding a fair amount of fat. I agree with your veiw on carbs 100%, I never overly restrict my carbs even when cutting. By the way how much do you weigh?

 

[drveejay11]

They're sore becaue they're not recovering. Glucose plays a vital role in stimulating revovery of trained muscles. By not giving your body carbs(glucose) you are severly short-changing your body's ability to recouperate following training. Overtraining becomes almost guarnatedd while on low/no carb diets.

Exactly---although drinking a ton of water (hydration) water and taking your multi's (replenishes lost minerals/vitamins typically found in carb based foods) will help some....Beezers hit the nail on the head bro!