yeah we're really not dealing with ketosis... which is why i never test for it.

but anyway our carb loads are intended for keeing cortisol, test, catecholamines, and all that level... and keeps the thyroid happy.

from extique.com: ...if you carb-load on the day before resistance training, you may experience a slight increase in workout intensity, but you will also burn slightly less fat during and after your work-out - in other words, "six vs. half a dozen." If you schedule your carb-load for the same day (after) your workout, you'll get an "anabolic boost" from the insulin surge at that time. Otherwise, you'll get an anabolic boost later, during the recovery period - in other words, "six vs. half a dozen."