PING JC: TKD?

Lynne A said:

Well, JC, I finally took your advice and starting lifting-only took me about
a year after you suggested it. I'm still low carbing, so I am wondering
about starting a TKD so I have more juice on my lifting days. What's your
opinion of TKD, and do you have any advice or pointers? From what I've
seen, it's 25-50 gm of carbs 30-60 min. before starting-any suggestions on
good sources of carbs? I hate SweetTarts, and I'll be going broke trying to
buy that many glucose tabs.

TIA for any advice!

Lynne A
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I've used TKD off and on for many years and would suggest that
unless you're really lifting with intensity you shouldn't worry
too much about doing something like TKD or CKD. If you're just
starting to lift with some intensity and you can quantify that
you're not lifting well because of being depleted, I'd suggest
that you consider TKD over CKD at first. CKD takes a bit more
control and effort to do and see results.

I'd also suggest that you carb-up mostly after you train. The
idea of TKD is to replenish for the next workout. Plus getting
the increased raised insulin level after a workout helps with
recovery.

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Do you have a need for a TKD? Don't use the fact that you're lifting as
any
automatic excuse to start eating bagels and other starchy foods. People
who
do 2 lb dumbbell curls generally don't need any kind of extra carbs.

On the other hand, if controlled properly, a CKD can be useful in
progressing down the path towards lower bodyfat, even if one is not lifting
relatively intensely nor for relatively extended sessions.

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> I didn't mean more than one at once<G> But the thought of getting
> to eat a lovely bagel every other day is just wonderful!

This is messed up.

>
> Lynne A
> [email hidden]

How so?

Do you have a need for a TKD? Don't use the fact that you're lifting as

any

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automatic excuse to start eating bagels and other starchy foods. People

who

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do 2 lb dumbbell curls generally don't need any kind of extra carbs.

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Lynne A
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Geeez, Roger, just cause I enjoy the idea of a bagel doesn't mean I'm
looking for excuses-if I was really dying for a bagel, I'd just go ahead and
eat the damned thing! Do I have a need for a TKD? No idea! But the only
way I'm gonna know what works best for me, to achieve the results I want, is
to try the different variations, ya know? BTW, I AM a wuss these days, but
it's 10 lb curls, not 2-I ain't THAT wussy. I'm working my ass off to reach
a reasonable level of strength as quickly as possible, and if diet can help
that, I'm going to try it. My current working routine is-every other day,
lifting for an hour in the morning, yoga in the evening. On alternating
days, I do Pilates 2x a day. Except on the weekends, when I only lift and
do one Pilates session. It's a fair amount of work for someone who's been
sedentary for the past 3 years! And if diet might make it more productive,
hey, I'm there!

Lynne A
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Do you have a need for a TKD? Don't use the fact that you're lifting as
any
automatic excuse to start eating bagels and other starchy foods. People
who
do 2 lb dumbbell curls generally don't need any kind of extra carbs.

On the other hand, if controlled properly, a CKD can be useful in
progressing down the path towards lower bodyfat, even if one is not

lifting

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relatively intensely nor for relatively extended sessions.

Thanks JC! I'm not looking for an excuse to pig out, just wanna try some
different approaches and see what works for me.

Lynne A
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Lynne A said:

Thanks so much for the input, Mark! This is definitely an
experiment, I want to see what difference, if any, the TKD makes.
I'm definitely not lifting heavy yet, but it's heavy for me<LOL> I
am increasing weight weekly though. I don't care for the protein
bars, but whole grains are good, I can definitely go there. As far
as DOMS, it's my life right now<G> Getting easier day by day,
though, as is the Pilates I do on my off days.

What kind of routine are you doing? What movements, number of sets, reps?

3x10 on all

Powerlifting Squats
Dumbell curls
deadlifts
Barbell upright rows
dumbell plie squats
bench press
crunches

As soon as I can do 3x10 w/o it being to failure, I add weight. As I said
in another post, I am also doing Pilates on my off days, and yoga in the
evening on my lifting days. Any other info you need? I will be adding more
to the routine as soon as my bench gets here, it's on order ATM, and I'm
using an old coffee table, as per Stumptious until it gets here.

Lynne A
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Why don't you go to the horse's mouth on this? Buy Lyle's keto book.

www.bodyrecomposition.com
(work your way to the products page)

Get the full scoup, rather than going off half-cocked....

It's on the list, Roger, definitely. My financial resources are limited for
another two weeks, though, so it will have to wait till then. I do agree
about the horse's mouth, though, and will be purchasing ASAP.

Lynne A
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I've used TKD off and on for many years and would suggest that
unless you're really lifting with intensity you shouldn't worry
too much about doing something like TKD or CKD. If you're just
starting to lift with some intensity and you can quanitify that
you're not lifitng well because of being depleted, I'd suggest
that you consider TKD over CKD at first. CKD takes a bit more
control and effort to do and see results.

I'd also suggest that you carb-up mostly after you train. The
idea of TKD is to replinish for the next workout. Plus getting
the increased raised insulin level after a workout helps with
recovery.

Thanks for the input, Rudy! I don't know if I am not lifting as well as I
could, that's the main reason for this experiment-to see if either diet
makes a difference in performance. TKD definitely sounds like it's going to
be easier for me to implement, so that's why I planned to start there.

I thought the deal was that TKD was to replenish stores before the current
workout, now I'm confused!LOL Sounds like more experimenting yet, to see if
before or after works better for me. Ahh well, I've got all the time in the
world to figure it out, it's not like I'm trying to get ready to
compete<LMAO>

Lynne A
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"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees!"
-Emiliano Zapata

Check out the a.s.d.l-c FAQ at:
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As soon as I can do 3x10 w/o it being to failure, I add weight. As I

said

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in another post, I am also doing Pilates on my off days, and yoga in the
evening on my lifting days. Any other info you need? I will be adding
more
to the routine as soon as my bench gets here, it's on order ATM, and I'm
using an old coffee table, as per Stumptious until it gets here.

Go Krista! 😉

Mark

Yeah, she absolutely ROCKS!

Lynne A
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As soon as I can do 3x10 w/o it being to failure, I add weight. As I said
in another post, I am also doing Pilates on my off days, and yoga in the
evening on my lifting days. Any other info you need? I will be adding
more
to the routine as soon as my bench gets here, it's on order ATM, and I'm
using an old coffee table, as per Stumptious until it gets here.

Go Krista! 😉

Mark

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For carb ups on a TKD I've used white bread (sometimes with ham or turkey,
sometimes with rasberry jam, and sometimes with powdered sugar and
cinnamon), and I've also used breakfast cereal (I like Honey Smacks or

Corn

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Pops) with skim milk. These seem to have a fairly fast effect (as you can
see, I'm not too worried about a little bit of fructose, and I like to

have

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a little protein added sometimes also). I would stay away from anything
with whole grains for what should be obvious reasons. That being said, I
really prefer the CKD over the TKD. I get a lot more mileage out of

carbing

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up for a whole day once a week, than I do with the little bits and pieces.
This may be because of the way I train and/or the way I follow my diet, I
couldn't really say. It just seems that with a TKD, I never really get

the

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full benefit of being carbed up, and I also never get to the point of

being

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completed depleted. In your shoes, I would try them both out for a while

and

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see how they fit.

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Thanks for all the information, JC! Bread w/topping I could manage, I'm not
sure I could deal with such sweet cereal anymore, though. Breads are still
a pleasure, but the sweet stuff, blech! I'll have to look around, maybe I
can find something with less sugar, but a total count that's in the right
range.

I did recall that you were doing CKD, but to be honest, I found the
information a bit more confusing! Would you be willing to show a sample
week's menu when you have time? I do intend to try both and see if one or
the other works better for me-how long do you suggest I try them to really
get a good feel for the results?

Lynne A
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Lynne A said:

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I've used TKD off and on for many years and would suggest that
unless you're really lifting with intensity you shouldn't worry
too much about doing something like TKD or CKD. If you're just
starting to lift with some intensity and you can quanitify that
you're not lifitng well because of being depleted, I'd suggest
that you consider TKD over CKD at first. CKD takes a bit more
control and effort to do and see results.

I'd also suggest that you carb-up mostly after you train. The
idea of TKD is to replinish for the next workout. Plus getting
the increased raised insulin level after a workout helps with
recovery.

Thanks for the input, Rudy! I don't know if I am not lifting as well
as I could, that's the main reason for this experiment-to see if
either diet makes a difference in performance. TKD definitely sounds
like it's going to be easier for me to implement, so that's why I
planned to start there.

I thought the deal was that TKD was to replenish stores before the
current workout, now I'm confused!LOL Sounds like more experimenting
yet, to see if before or after works better for me. Ahh well, I've
got all the time in the world to figure it out, it's not like I'm
trying to get ready to compete<LMAO>

Lynne A
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Lynne - when you get to the point where you need a TKD or a CKD, you'll know
it quickly. Your body will let you know and there'll be little guessing.

The TKD after does replenish..and gets you ready for the next session.

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Lynne - when you get to the point where you need a TKD or a CKD, you'll

know

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it quickly. Your body will let you know and there'll be little guessing.

The TKD after does replenish..and gets you ready for the next session.

Fair enough Roger-muscle fatigue, total exhaustion at the end of the
workout? I really don't know what to look for since I'm new to lifting and
have been doing low carb long term-if I had lifted BEFORE low carb, then I
would have something to compare against, you know? Does that make ANY sense
at all?LOL

Hmm, after, huh? I guess I'll have to make myself, I'm not usually
interested in food after my workouts. Actually, I'm not very interested in
food at all lately-except for artichokes<LOL> Oh well, beats only wanting
candy bars.

Lynne A
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Lynne A said:

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Lynne - when you get to the point where you need a TKD or a CKD,
you'll

know

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it quickly. Your body will let you know and there'll be little
guessing.

The TKD after does replenish..and gets you ready for the next
session.

Fair enough Roger-muscle fatigue, total exhaustion at the end of the
workout? I really don't know what to look for since I'm new to
lifting and have been doing low carb long term-if I had lifted BEFORE
low carb, then I would have something to compare against, you know?
Does that make ANY sense at all?LOL

I'd suggest you not over do it in the beginning...avoid muscle fatigue and
total exhaustion at the end of every workout. Go easy for a while and get
in the habit of consistently working out and learning proper form.

How long does it take you to recover?

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Hmm, after, huh? I guess I'll have to make myself, I'm not usually
interested in food after my workouts. Actually, I'm not very
interested in food at all lately-except for artichokes<LOL> Oh well,
beats only wanting candy bars.

So after you workouts you resume normal LC eating after a period of time,
right? How do you feel before doing your pilates?

Lynne A said:

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Lynne A said:

Thanks so much for the input, Mark! This is definitely an
experiment, I want to see what difference, if any, the TKD makes.
I'm definitely not lifting heavy yet, but it's heavy for me<LOL> I
am increasing weight weekly though. I don't care for the protein
bars, but whole grains are good, I can definitely go there. As far
as DOMS, it's my life right now<G> Getting easier day by day,
though, as is the Pilates I do on my off days.

What kind of routine are you doing? What movements, number of sets,
reps?

3x10 on all

Powerlifting Squats
Dumbell curls
deadlifts
Barbell upright rows
dumbell plie squats
bench press
crunches

As soon as I can do 3x10 w/o it being to failure, I add weight. As I
said in another post, I am also doing Pilates on my off days, and
yoga in the evening on my lifting days. Any other info you need? I
will be adding more to the routine as soon as my bench gets here,
it's on order ATM, and I'm using an old coffee table, as per
Stumptious until it gets here.

So, do you ever feel as if you can't do your routine as it exists now?

Lynne A said:

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> > I didn't mean more than one at once<G> But the thought of
> > getting to eat a lovely bagel every other day is just wonderful!
>
> This is messed up.
>
>
> >
> > Lynne A
> > [email hidden]
>
>

How so?

Do you have a need for a TKD? Don't use the fact that you're
lifting as

any

Quoted message said:

automatic excuse to start eating bagels and other starchy foods.
People

who

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do 2 lb dumbbell curls generally don't need any kind of extra carbs.

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Lynne A
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Geeez, Roger, just cause I enjoy the idea of a bagel doesn't mean I'm
looking for excuses-if I was really dying for a bagel, I'd just go
ahead and eat the damned thing! Do I have a need for a TKD? No
idea! But the only way I'm gonna know what works best for me, to
achieve the results I want, is to try the different variations, ya
know?

Sure. But do you have any reason to think that what you're doing now isn't
working or isn't best for you?

BTW, I AM a wuss these days, but it's 10 lb curls, not 2-I

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ain't THAT wussy. I'm working my ass off to reach a reasonable level
of strength as quickly as possible, and if diet can help that, I'm
going to try it. My current working routine is-every other day,
lifting for an hour in the morning, yoga in the evening. On
alternating days, I do Pilates 2x a day. Except on the weekends,
when I only lift and do one Pilates session. It's a fair amount of
work for someone who's been sedentary for the past 3 years! And if
diet might make it more productive, hey, I'm there!

It seems as if you might burn out. Playing with the carb ups can be a
slippery slope and, IMO, doing so without a clear reason is not a good idea.
You're a beginner lifter and you're not doing any cardio...and I don't think
you really need carb up yet.

Also, there is the basic notion of simply increasing your daily carb level
flat out to support your greater activity level.

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Lynne A
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What kind of routine are you doing? What movements, number of sets,
reps?

3x10 on all

Powerlifting Squats
Dumbell curls
deadlifts
Barbell upright rows
dumbell plie squats
bench press
crunches

As soon as I can do 3x10 w/o it being to failure, I add weight. As I
said in another post, I am also doing Pilates on my off days, and
yoga in the evening on my lifting days. Any other info you need? I
will be adding more to the routine as soon as my bench gets here,
it's on order ATM, and I'm using an old coffee table, as per
Stumptious until it gets here.

So, do you ever feel as if you can't do your routine as it exists now?

Sometimes, yes, but I generally just bull my way through it. The thing I'm
wondering is, am I having a hard time sometimes because I'm running out of
juice, or because I'm a total candy-ass at this point? Thus, the
experimenting.

Lynne A
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I'd suggest you not over do it in the beginning...avoid muscle fatigue and
total exhaustion at the end of every workout. Go easy for a while and get
in the habit of consistently working out and learning proper form.

How long does it take you to recover?

The problem is, I'm in such bad shape that total exhaustion is inevitable
with any kind of decent workout. I am working on good form, but it's
difficult w/o someone experienced there to correct me. I do work out
consistently, every day, 7 days a week. I will eventually take a rest day
every week, but for right now I am more concerned with establishing a solid
routine-I'm afraid a day off may lead to two, etc., etc, blah, blah, blah.

Recovery time is, hmm, I'd say around 20-30 min? I really don't know
though, hadn't paid much attention to it to be honest.

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Hmm, after, huh? I guess I'll have to make myself, I'm not usually
interested in food after my workouts. Actually, I'm not very
interested in food at all lately-except for artichokes<LOL> Oh well,
beats only wanting candy bars.

So after you workouts you resume normal LC eating after a period of time,
right? How do you feel before doing your pilates?

Eventually, yeah, but it's usually much later these days-I just don't have a
lot of appetite ATM. I tend to eat before my workout, brunch-ish time, I
guess, and then I don't generally eat again until dinner time. Once in a
while I'll have a snack mid-afternoon, but for the most part I'm not hungry
again until 6-7 pm.

I feel fine before doing my Pilates, it's during and after that's the
killer<LOL> My DD and I jokingly refer to it as *20 minutes from HELL*

Lynne A
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Sure. But do you have any reason to think that what you're doing now

isn't

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working or isn't best for you?

The fact that it's totally kicking my ass?LOL

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It seems as if you might burn out. Playing with the carb ups can be a
slippery slope and, IMO, doing so without a clear reason is not a good

idea.

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You're a beginner lifter and you're not doing any cardio...and I don't

think

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you really need carb up yet.

Burnout is a very real concern of mine! But so is establishing some serious
habits to improve my health-it's a difficult situation. I'm kind of afraid
to stop, that I may NEVER start again. I did decide when I added the second
workouts, that I would cut them out if I started to feel overworked too
badly. As far as cardio, have you ever done Pilates??LOL My heartrate is
up there the whole time. I will be adding the elliptical instead of the
yoga at some point though-right now flexibility and stamina are my big
concerns-I'm stiff as a board from such a long time of inactivity.

I definitely respect your opinions on carbups potentially being a dangerous
thing, but I've been low carbing for a while now, and feel *fairly*
confident in my ability to stick with my diet. If I do decide to try a TKD
or CKD, I will definitely keep in mind though, that it's risky and that I
need to really keep a tight rein on things.

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Also, there is the basic notion of simply increasing your daily carb level
flat out to support your greater activity level.

Definitely another possibility, if I can achieve a balance between higher
carbs and fat loss. Basically I'm just considering all my options and
trying to decide what will work best for me. It's all one great big science
experiment, no?

Lynne A
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"JC Der Koenig" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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For carb ups on a TKD I've used white bread (sometimes with ham or
turkey,
sometimes with rasberry jam, and sometimes with powdered sugar and
cinnamon), and I've also used breakfast cereal (I like Honey Smacks or

Corn

Quoted message said:

Pops) with skim milk. These seem to have a fairly fast effect (as you can
see, I'm not too worried about a little bit of fructose, and I like to

have

Quoted message said:

a little protein added sometimes also). I would stay away from anything
with whole grains for what should be obvious reasons. That being said, I
really prefer the CKD over the TKD. I get a lot more mileage out of

carbing

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up for a whole day once a week, than I do with the little bits and
pieces.
This may be because of the way I train and/or the way I follow my diet, I
couldn't really say. It just seems that with a TKD, I never really get

the

Quoted message said:

full benefit of being carbed up, and I also never get to the point of

being

Quoted message said:

completed depleted. In your shoes, I would try them both out for a while

and

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see how they fit.

--

Thanks for all the information, JC! Bread w/topping I could manage, I'm
not
sure I could deal with such sweet cereal anymore, though. Breads are
still
a pleasure, but the sweet stuff, blech! I'll have to look around, maybe I
can find something with less sugar, but a total count that's in the right
range.

The whole point is that it's supposed to be sweet. The sweeter the better
and the faster the result. That's one of the reasons that you don't take in
any fat at this point, because that would slow down digestion.

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I did recall that you were doing CKD, but to be honest, I found the
information a bit more confusing! Would you be willing to show a sample
week's menu when you have time?

Right now, I'm doing a whole-body workout on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays. I'm also doing a fair amount of walking on the other days.
Saturday is usually my best workout, and Thursday I usually have the least
energy. The diet: Sunday I usually eat the most calories for the week and
it's strictly low carb. Mostly I have eggs and cheese and perhaps some
bacon or sausage for a late breakfast, and then I'll have steak or some
salmon for an early evening meal. I might also snack on some mixed nuts. On
Monday I only eat a fair sized dinner after work. Maybe some pork chops or
some steak. Sunflower seeds for dessert (most days of the week). Tuesday is
like Monday. Wednesday and Thursday I reduce my calories and only eat maybe
half of what I do on Monday. Usually more fat and less protein. Thursday is
when I really get down to the minimum. Friday I might have lunch or I might
not, but it'll be low fat and high carbs for dinner and maybe lunch.
Saturday I usually eat three low fat and high carb meals. Most of the carbs
I take in on Friday and Saturday and fairly simple rather than complex.

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I do intend to try both and see if one or
the other works better for me-how long do you suggest I try them to really
get a good feel for the results?

I would say a month would be the minimum, just to get some type of rhythm
going. You could spend several weeks just seeing how different calorie
levels make you feel and how they affect your bodyfat levels and weight.
Did I mention that you can gain several pounds of water and glycogen weight
over the weekend that you'll subsequently lose during the week? It can get
quite interesting trying to keep track of everything. When in doubt though,
eat less and exercise more. ;-)

Lynne A said:

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Sure. But do you have any reason to think that what you're doing now

isn't

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working or isn't best for you?

The fact that it's totally kicking my ass?LOL

You just started...give it time....it sounds as if you're doing too much
for a newbie...

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It seems as if you might burn out. Playing with the carb ups can be a
slippery slope and, IMO, doing so without a clear reason is not a good

idea.

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You're a beginner lifter and you're not doing any cardio...and I don't

think

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you really need carb up yet.

Burnout is a very real concern of mine! But so is establishing some serious
habits to improve my health-it's a difficult situation. I'm kind of afraid
to stop, that I may NEVER start again.

A real committment will prevent that....that's something I never worry
about...

New habits come with easing into the changes, not being smacked silly by
them! 🙂

I did decide when I added the second

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workouts, that I would cut them out if I started to feel overworked too
badly.

Do you?

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As far as cardio, have you ever done Pilates??LOL

No...I have not...

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My heartrate is
up there the whole time.

Interesting...I had not heard that Pilates was a cardio workout. I tried
it for about 10 minutes...gave the DVD away.

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I will be adding the elliptical instead of the
yoga at some point though-right now flexibility and stamina are my big
concerns-I'm stiff as a board from such a long time of inactivity.

I say go slowly and work up over time. Don't go too hard too quickly.

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I definitely respect your opinions on carbups potentially being a dangerous
thing, but I've been low carbing for a while now, and feel *fairly*
confident in my ability to stick with my diet.

But, have you done a carb up?

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If I do decide to try a TKD
or CKD, I will definitely keep in mind though, that it's risky and that I
need to really keep a tight rein on things.

The TKDs are easier to deal with...the water weight gain after a CKD may
bother you...AND, if you're diabetic or IR, there can be other issues to
consider..

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Also, there is the basic notion of simply increasing your daily carb level
flat out to support your greater activity level.

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Definitely another possibility, if I can achieve a balance between higher
carbs and fat loss. Basically I'm just considering all my options and
trying to decide what will work best for me. It's all one great big science
experiment, no?

That is so!

Go slowly. You'll get there.