Have you coupled a legit exercise routine with your paleo protocols? It'll help. Us Cavemen gotta stick together.
Well, I was doing wind sprints every day as much as I could for 3 weeks and doing bicep curls with 40 lb. weights. The running was only 6 wind sprints a day because I would run out of breath and cough and feel awful.
As I started to be able to breathe more, I started running as fast as I could for about a half mile each day. But, my joints started feeling crazy awful, I got real lethargic, and thought I got the flu for two days. Then it went away. I ran again, and it came right back.
My wife thinks I got the "low carb" flu. I started eating more fruit and dropped the dairy, but I'm scared to run again. I've put it of the past four days. What do you think?
Yep. I agree with your wife's diagnosis. Keto and/or low carb seem to work well for most folks that lead a more sedentary existence. And if you're cutting carbs you MUST make up those lost macros with fats. I find it beneficial to dip into keto every now and then, but my activity level and body chemistry can't sustain it for prolonged periods of time. And not all carbs are created equal. Carbs, be they simple or complex, are more beneficial if they're part of a fibery or nutrient dense package. Sweet potatoes, squashes, rices, low glycemic fruits, fuck even pasta from quality grains are beneficial if you're using em for fuel. Snickers and beer, not so much. Flip the food pyramid on its head. I eat as fresh as I can. Quality meats and fresh veggies and fruits. I cranked out a post further down this thread detailing my routine, if you're interested. But the gist of it is, it's MY routine. It works for ME. Everyone has to find what works best for them. Keep what works for you and shitcan the rest. Sounds like your mind is right and you're on a good path. Now it's just a matter of dialing it in and tailoring it to your needs. Keep crushing!
Right! I'll up my carbs and let you know if it happens again. I just now, after over a month, got my taste buds back for bananas. They may as well have been poison until two days ago. I've tried so many diets, and it's wild. Even only eating organic and local, I still gain weight, so I really think no grain is the way to go for me. I haven't yet, but I will eat rice if I have to.
I read your comment. You're in your 50s? Sounds like you are kicking ass! I'm only 34, and I'm realizing anything over 30 and you have to fight to stay in shape! ued to be, I didn't have to lift a finger.
What's all this about quitting drinking? Like 100% or do you do once a week? I like to get drunk on fridays. No partying, but you know, at home to unwind. I did give up smoking 7 years ago though!
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