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Question for low carb exercisers: I've been doing lower carbs for about 3 days and my legs feel too weak today for my normal routine. Push through or rest?
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Salt/electrolytes and rest. Carbs retain water, and water holds electrolytes. What's your mode of exercise, and how many carbs are you eating every day?
14 Jul 22 by member: are1981
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I normally do an hour on stationary bike followed by a little weight lifting. I try for a few times a week but have gone monday-wednesday this week My carbs are between 20-50 grams a day.
14 Jul 22 by member: DameMahem
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Spot on are, FS community is lucky to have you 👏
14 Jul 22 by member: Supergainz1
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Definitely start with electrolytes. I will speak plainly, it will be hard to do anything beyond an hour walk/10 K steps keeping carbs that low. But try the electrolytes and see how you feel. Ultima hydrator is a good brand. Do 1-2 servings a day to start. Maybe start experimenting with carb cycling on days you want to exercise more intensely (bump carbs 60-100 with high quality, functional carbs). Be open to the process; if you are really committed to low-carb, understand it will be difficult to adapt.
14 Jul 22 by member: are1981
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@are1981 - Thanks for your suggestions. Definitely feeling better today after time spent hydrating. I'll keep carb cycling in mind for the future. It may be what I need to succeed!
15 Jul 22 by member: DameMahem
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@superman6283 - Thank you! Hopefully I can show some real progress!
15 Jul 22 by member: DameMahem
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