Hey everyone! In the previous Keto Cut post, I shared the speech that Jeff Volek gave about ketogenic diets and the human body. I have a lot of notes that I took down from that video and here's another great lesson I extrapolated from it:
If you eat less carbs and time your carb-eating meals, you can greatly increase your ability to have a sustained attention span and your body will be in a much more efficient state throughout the day.
Did you know that we only have about 1-2 TSP of glucose in our blood? Jeff Volek explains that a typical eater will ingest more than 10x that amount of glucose in a single meal, so what is your body doing to get rid of all that excess glucose that's incoming?
If you're healthy and active, most of that incoming glucose will be temporarily stored in skeletal muscle, where it will eventually be burned as fuel.
If you're insulin resistant (typically seen in those who are overweight, diabetic, etc.) then a greater portion of that incoming glucose will go to the liver and be converted into fat in a process called lipogenesis.
After eating a meal rich in carbohydrates, your blood sugar will spike and will cause your body to release large amounts of insulin. Insulin in these large quantities will "impair fat breakdown and oxidation" the result in this "sugar spike" is a "sugar crash" which occurs when your blood sugar levels drop below their normal levels.
That's why it may be a good idea to eat less carbohydrate intensive meals, especially when you're in the middle of your work-day when you're intending on being extremely productive - all those extra carbs will make your body work harder and will take a toll on your mental fortitude!
Day 14 Log:
Weigh-In:
| Start Weight (lbs) | Goal Weight (lbs) | Weight Lost (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | 173 | 8 |
| Today's Weight (lbs) | Fat Mass (%) | Body Mass BMI |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | 23.4 | 23.6 |
Workout:
Leg Day:
| Movement | Weight lbs | # Reps | # Sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Squat | 245 | 8 | 4 |
| Leg Extensions | 180 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Squat Press | 450 | 8-10 | 4 |
| Hamstring Curl | 220 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Standing Calf Raises | 225 | 15 | 4 |
| Cardio | 10 Minutes - Stair Master |
What I Ate Today:
| Meal | Food |
|---|---|
| 0 | Bulletproof Coffee (2 TBSP Half & Half, 2 TBSP MCT Oil) |
| 1 | 4 Eggs, 2 Slices of Cheddar Cheese, 4 oz deli corned beef |
| 2 | 8 Oz Chicken Thighs Sauteed in Garlic and 1 TBSP Avocado Oil, Stir Fry Veggies |
| 3 | 8 Oz Ground Beef and Broccoli with 1 TBSP Olive Oil |
| 4 | 1 Protein Bar, 1 Avocado, 1 serving of nuts |
Here's the Question of The Day, don't forget to post your answers in the comments!
QOTD: Do you typically eat carb-intesive meals early in the day or do you prefer to steer clear of them for increased productivity?
Thanks for reading! Don't forget to leave your thoughts below and I look forward to seeing you in the comments!
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