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Transition from Keto to Peri-Workout Carbs

Supplements and Nutrition
#1

I’ve been on a ketogenic diet for fatloss for around 5 weeks now. I’m going to continue this for another 2-3 weeks before I transition to something a little different. I handle carbs very poorly, and I think that keeping my carbs around the workout would be the best way from me to stay lean yet start to gain some muscle.

Any opinions on this? Should I start off with a said amount of carbs before and after the workout, build up weekly, etc? And what should my diet look like for the rest of the day?

#2

I am also very carb sensitive and I operate best with a minimal amount, but this is not always easy to do when hitting the gym and trying to make gains. I have been on the Anabolic Diet for 7 weeks now and couldn’t be much happier. I have constant high energy levels, great sleep, am losing fat and getting stronger (using 5/3/1).

Also, I have never found a way of eating that is easier to stick with and prepare for. It is definitely not for everyone, but I feel that it is worth a serious look at if you find it tough to deal with normal carb intake.

#3

Thanks for the reply. I’ll do some more research on the anabolic diet.

Anyone have any input on the pre-workout carbs though? Would steadily adding them back in until I’ve reached CT’s protocol be detrimental in terms of fat gain? Should I reinstate them after some sort of carb up?