low carb aches and pains

But the idea of a low carb diet is to move from burning carbs to burning fat and I woudl have thought his carb consumption is still too high

Otherwise why do it....just watch your sugar & fat and calories if you want to lose weight...

The switch from burning carbs to burning fat for fuel can be very difficult for some

But then again ....I think it all depends on the individual because have read of this
...its not the amount of carbs that is the issue... its the quality

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3100985/Could-eating-carbs-key-longer-life-Diet-low-protein-produced-benefits-cutting-calories-40.html

Mycroft H wrote: »

I'd focus on low GI carbs rather than cutting them out entirely.

Carbs are necessary.

Proteins if you eat enough of them turn to carbs...so it is impossible to cut carbs entirely but a low carb diet is touted as a very good way to burn fat however it is hard to maintain

It has worked for me


But I acknowledge it does not suit everyone and would suggest a switch to high quality carbs like brown rice, sweet potatoes, porridge, quinoa, whole grains breads , legumes & lots of fruit & veg

GI is effected by how you cook the food and what you pair it with ...for instance the GI of a baked potato is significantly different (much higher) to a boiled one

And the GI load of you meal can be more significant ...ie combine good carbs with protein to lower GI load...So eating pasta by itself is not a wise as eating pasta with a meat sauce or a protein /veg sauce sauce

http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_exercise_tips/how_to_eat_lower_on_the_glycemic_index

OP from what I can gather you've upped the length you cycle while at the same time cutting what you put in?

If so your body is going to shout stop, one way or another.

To be blunt your original diet sounds(on the limited you've provided) pretty poor. If your reasonably lean on a crap diet getting lean should be handy enough.

Rather than cutting carbs, because it's trendy or because it worked for Johnny and Mary, provide your body with proper nutrition and look on food as a good thing rather than something than we have to be drastic with.

What does your body need? Adequate protein for your weight and activity level, essential fatty acids(fancy term for fat, all fats are fatty acids), micro nutrients and enough carbs/fat for energy. So what should you eat?

Build your diet around real food, which are nutrient dense; eggs, veg, fruit, meat, dairy(if it suits you),fish, nuts, seeds add a little butter, olive oil and choose good quality carbs which typically like brown rice/lentils etc have some protein too, potato, etc

For information sources on food these three are good; ran by young intelligent Irishmen
http://www.dominicmunnelly.ie/
sigmanutrition.com
optimumnutrition4sport.com

On food generally consistency works rather than 3 weeks, no matter how good the intentions, your body will find a way to bounce back to where you were at start.

I find this topic endlessly fascinating here is an interesting discussion lecture on role of leptin and the hypothalamus in controlling our levels of body fat. Really interesting character.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdSHNnRbEs

Other than food and exercise, sleep quality, stress levels among other factors will have a huge effect on body shape/fatness.

EDIT: You don't need BCCA or any other supplements if your eating decent nutrient dense food, other than maybe Vitamin d3 during Irish winter, fish oil if you don't like fish and maybe Creatine if you lift heavy stuff a lot.

MileyReilly wrote: »

Carb the fcuk up!!

CTFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HCLF if you want a sustainable diet that will keep you lean long term