Originally Posted by
bruce19
Thanks. This is pretty much what is happening to me.
If you are among those of us who have adopted or are adopting a lower carb regimen it does take some time for the body to switch gears and for some it requires some calorie restriction and for others it is just a matter of reducing carbs.
My wife lost a considerable amount of weight by reducing her carbs intake but not reducing her total caloric intake and her energy levels are pretty much through the roof. She has also maintained the weight loss and her physicals show some remarkably good numbers.
I keep my carb intake below 100 grams per day and this keeps me lean and my weight stable... and my endurance and energy on the bike is excellent.
Protein should be matched to maintain your lean muscle weight; excess protein will convert to glucose and bump your blood sugars and this is where a lot of folks have problems, not understanding the process that is gluconeogenesis.