Hey everyone, it's been a few days since the last Keto Cut post, and I just had a cycle day!
I want to also address some really common questions that I see when it comes to ketogenic diets.. Is fat unhealthy for you? Is it bad for your cholesterol and does it put you at a higher risk for diabetes and heart disease?
I think this is a really common myth about fat and there's been a lot of new research that is debunking the old research about fat that is misleading the public. Public opinion is that fat is bad because studies have shown that when we put individuals on a high-fat diet, they are at a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes and other issues. But have you ever stopped and asked what those people were eating with the fat?
Many of them were eating a "normal" amount of carbohydrates (similar to the average American diet) alongside the high-fat diet. It's no wonder that they were at risk for diabetes and heart disease - they were eating so much fat and so much carbohydrate that their bodies couldn't burn off the excess calories and they ended up storing all of it.
What you can realize from these studies is that you definitely shouldn't eat a diet that is high in both fat and carbohydrates. The new studies that are continuously being released are showing us that there are incredible benefits to eating a diet that is high in fat and low in carbohydrate, like a Ketogenic diet.
When the body is in a state of Ketosis and burning fat for fuel, it's able to properly dispense of the calories ingested as fat and this allows the body to be in an optimal fuel state which leads to:
- Improved attention
- Improved energy
- Improved mood
- Improved insulin response to food
- and much more!
From what we can tell, it's actually more natural for our bodies and hearts to thrive on a diet that is rich in fat rather than a diet that is rich in carbohydrates - especially the refined sugars and carbs that you can find in the typical western diet. The rate of diabetes has soared in the past 100 years and it's directly correlated with the rise in refined sugar consumption and the decline in fat consumption.
My cycle day was great, I got a ton of carbs in and enjoyed a feast with my family! I was glad to be able to enjoy all these carbs again for the day, but I felt sluggish all day because of them and I can't wait for tomorrow when I can hop back on my Ketogenic regime and feel all the benefits of sustained energy and focus!
Day 23 Log:
Weigh-In:
| Start Weight (lbs) | Goal Weight (lbs) | Weight Lost (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | 173 | 12 |
| Today's Weight (lbs) | Fat Mass (%) | Body Mass BMI |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | 20.2 | 20.3 |
Workout:
Pull Day (Back/Bi)
| Movement | Weight lbs | # Reps | # Sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Arm Lat Pull Down | 70 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Low Row | 160 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Penalty Row | 185 | 8-10 | 4 |
| Hoist Cable Curl Machine | 70 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Reverse EZ Curl | 45 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Rear Delt Fly | 95 | 12-15 | 4 |
| Lat Pull Down | 140 | 8-12 | 4 |
| Alternating DB Curls | 40 | 8-12 | 4 |
Here's the Question of The Day, don't forget to post your answers in the comments!
QOTD: Did you know that fat was conisdered bad by society for so long (and it still goes on for the far majority of people) because research studies were on diets that were high in both carbs and fat?
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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