Following the BSD as an active athlete

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posted by Ianbrez
on 17 Nov 2019 at 22:23

I’ve followed the BSD diet for 3 weeks now and it’s changed my life and thinking to the way I eat food . I’ve lost 7 lb and feel great.
My problem now is I’m an active racing cyclist and I’m feeling as if I m not fueling. my muscles properly . My legs feel a bit empty when i ride .
How do I stick to this brilliant way of eating and still fuel my body for intense exercise.
Conventional knowledge is carb up for energy , but that goes against everything that’s good about this diet .
posted by MerryMelba
on 17 Nov 2019 at 23:08

Hi Ianbrez
There is quite a lot of info online about LCHF and exercise. Try this https://www.dietdoctor.com/fasting-and-exercise ; or this book and author (a sports specialist) https://www.fatlotofgood.com.au/
Glad you are enjoying a new way of eating!
posted by JGwen
on 18 Nov 2019 at 08:39

Hi, It does take a little time for your body to adapt to using fat for fuel if you have been eating a high carb diet for some time, (how long depends on personal circumstances) but the rule of thumb I have heard on different forums for athletes moving to a keto diet is that you will see a drop in performance for around 12 weeks. – Your body needs to change cell structures in your muscles to adapt to efficiency of burning fat as a fuel.

There is a specialist on this topic, Stephen D. Phinney, you may want to read the book The Art and Science of Low – Carb Performance. Or if you search you will find podcasts for presentations by him.