Quote (ForbiddenOath606 @ Jun 3 2013 09:11am)

Haha yea, but in couple months i'll do a strength routine.

When I start that, are you sure I can only work a body part once a week? ( as per your schedule )
During that routine, can I do a set with one body part, then do a strength set with another body part, or does it require complete rest?

Quote (spfraiders1 @ Jun 3 2013 05:22pm)

I have exercise induced asthma, yet no inhaler. I was wondering if you know any good OTC inhalers to use before running etc?

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Jun 3 2013 02:38pm)

I don't think I can post my periodicals and links from University of Miami or our partner schools - all of our scholarly libraries require student access.

However, I would point you towards google scholar, as it has some good sources:

A quick search turned up this:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0026049583901063

Ketosis does not reduce endurance.


Interestingly enough, UM conducted a ketosis study on athletes about 2 years ago. The overall findings were that the group on ketosis lost around 1.3 lbs more fat every 2 weeks vs the non ketosis group when both used the same total calories and same total exercise. The test was over a 3 month period. The non ketosis group showed a VERY slight strength advantage on the last 4 weeks of the study (something like 2-5%). I've tried to locate a PUBLIC source for this, but haven't found it yet. If you or anyone else has university library access, this is the best place to start.

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Jun 3 2013 10:30pm)

The best over-the-counter solution would not be an inhaler, but rather Bronkaid or Vasopro which are ephedrine tablets.

Why do you not have a prescription inhaler?

Quote (ThomasPaine @ Jun 4 2013 08:29am)

I see. Pretty interesting, thanks.

Perhaps it may be due to protein not actually holding 4,1 kcal per g? I've heard of some nutritionist who as of late have argued the necessity to recalculate the caloric value of protein, since it takes more energy to be metabolized and thus the energy resulting from it may be smaller?

Just throwing some thoughts.

Thanks for the study

Quote (spfraiders1 @ Jun 4 2013 09:28am)

It just makes it seem like I'm really out of shape when I try to do distance running. Playing sports I've never had a problem or an "attack".

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Jun 4 2013 03:37pm)

Quite possible. Also, ketosis itself actually burns more calories than regular glycogen metabolism. The reason for this is because the body has to produce ketones in order to break down body fat and use it as energy.

In totality though, whether or not protein metabolism, and/or fat metabolism are better at burning calories - ketosis in general is more efficient in preserving muscle (actual lean mass, not strength) and also more efficient with regard to burning fat than other diets.

The preservation of muscle is most likely due to the high protein content of the diet, and the increased efficiency is mostly due to the body using fat stores as energy when at rest/fasting.