Tue, Jun-03-03, 14:59
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Plan: CKD - TKD
Stats: 270/265/240
BF:
Progress: 17%
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Re: Switch from Atkins to CKD
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Originally posted by tomt
I plan to take a fat burner to help burn more fat. But, Atkins advised not to use Caffeine, since it may raise bloodsugars.
On the other hand, CKD advises to use a fat burner, but most fat burners contain caffeine. So, who's right?
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tomt, i've been doing CKD for a while, and one thing that always helped me get through the long week is caffeine, well however much that's in Ripped Fuel. I started Body Opus before knowing anything about Atkins and on while you're on a CKD (more precisely Body Opus), your carb intake is zero to none throughout most of the week. Once you're in ketosis, your glycogen levels should be pretty much depleted. So, initially if your glycogen levels are low and you take some Ripped Fuel, your body is going to try to find any bit of glucose to add to the blood and since you don't have much left, any addition caffeine won't affect your blood sugar levels much. I think when your on Atkins, caffeine will rasie blood sugar levels b/c you get to eat some carbs but I'm not positive. Anyways, like Michelle stated, you gotta drink LOTS of H20. Dehydration on this diet occurs easily.
As for working out separate vs all in one session, i've tried it both ways and i don't think it matters. I know that you don't want your ketone levels too high thats why they advise to separate the workout. usually your ketone levels are highest in the mornings, so you would want to burn some off before breakfast. if you have time, do it, if not don't....that's the beauty of the CKD, self-adjustment ....just be sure if to monitor your ketone levels.
hope this helps, good luck, Mano
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