Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Ketosis

So I started the Palumbo diet on Monday. I felt fine until about yesterday afternoon. Then it hit me.

The brain fog that everyone talks about isn't what I was expecting. I don't feel weak or anything like that but I feel like I could sleep A LOT.

It is a bit hard to concentrate for lengthy periods but they say that once I reach ketosis it will be like some one flipped a switch.

For those that don't know, by the way, the Palumbo Diet is a no carbs diet with high protein and lots of healthy fats. He also advocates a weekly cheat meal and absolutely no stimulants.

I might not do the cheat meal if I don't feel I've reached ketosis. I don't want to KEEP feeling like crap.

I should be in a large caloric deficit though. So hopefully I get some good results.

1 comment:

StevesNutrition.com said...

Hey Iron Brendan.

First let me say that your discipline with diet and bodybuilding obviously works from the look of your picture.
I wish I had your motivation!

Second, I have tried many times the low carb diets and have lost weight in doing so. But, I noticed that you specifically say "absolutely no stimulants"; is this true? I can't imagine my day without my double shot from starbucks! :)

I like your perspective on the subjects you blog on and I have added you to my subscribed list.