You’ve probably heard the claimed benefits of a ketogenic diet – burn fat, lose weight, never run out of energy. Pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted!
It’s not for everyone, and I’m certainly not advocating that you try it right away. I might not recommend you try the keto diet at all! However, for some athletes, it could work. (And some will try it despite my warning…)
There is always one big question when you talk about low-carb diets and endurance athletes:
If you’re someone who is used to eating lots of carbs – i.e. most endurance athletes – what do you even eat?
Continue reading to see why you might want to consider the ketogenic diet – and what to eat if you do.
You’ve probably heard the claimed benefits of a ketogenic diet – burn fat, lose weight, never run out of energy. Pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted!
It’s not for everyone, and I’m certainly not advocating that you try it right away. I might not recommend you try the keto diet at all! However, for some athletes, it could work. (And some will try it despite my warning…)
There is always one big question when you talk about low-carb diets and endurance athletes:
If you’re someone who is used to eating lots of carbs – i.e. most endurance athletes – what do you even eat?
Continue reading to see why you might want to consider the ketogenic diet – and what to eat if you do.
Is this suitable for a ‘hardgainer’ who struggles to eat enough volume?
Does this help with the ‘pump’ or is it mostly for overall recovery?
Liquid calories are my secret weapon for hitting my bulk targets.
How do you keep the food from getting boring? Any favorite seasonings?
I find that my digestion is so much better when I follow a Vertical Diet style.
I struggle with cooking, but these meal ideas look genuinely easy to make.