Mon, Jan-05-04, 06:59
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New Member
Posts: 16
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Plan: Atkins / PP
Stats: 160/150/155
BF:18%/8%/4%
Progress: 200%
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Do I need to increase Carbs?
Hey there... I've been in the iduction phase (less than 25 carbs daily) for about 5 months. I lost about 10 lbs (I only needed to lose that) and am at aprox 8% body fat. I want to get down to 4% body fat. I exercise daily with weights and cardio for a total of about one to two hours, however my body fat% has been consistent for the last 3 months. I have heard that adding carbs can help you lose fat. Because of my activity level if I drop below 2000 calories daily I go into "starvation" mode and get SO tired I cant move and end up GAINING weight! I have been in Ketosis for the last 6 weeks consistently. My percentages are:
Fat: 63-70% (aprox 150 grams +/- 10%)
Protein: 33-25% (aprox 150 grams +/- 10%)
Carbs: 4-5% (aprox 20 grams +/- 15%)
Also, with the introduction of carbs back into the diet, how high can we go (allowing that we only add 5 a week) I've heard its as high as 120 a day.
Weight is not the issue, its body composition.
Any ideas?
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