Originally Posted by Richard_Rides
Anybody have experience with this? In the past I've lost weight on an LC diet but now that I ride (100 Miles a week) I'm kinda concerned about bonking. Thanks in advance!
Another vote against LC diets in general, and specifically LC diet plus exercise.
Weight losses and gains are a calorie game, period. If you use up more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. Activities like cycling are positive because you burn calories and strengthen your aerobic system in a fairly low-impact manner.
However, you will need to take in water and calories (mostly in carb form) during longer rides. The rule of thumb is 500-750ml of water and 250 calories per hour of activity. Otherwise you
will bonk. Your body simply cannot convert fat into energy fast enough, especially after you've used up all your readily-available glucose.
Forget the fads and stick to a healthy balanced diet.