I’ve heard horror stories on old message boards about how I’ll lose muscle when starting a ketogenic diet, that was nearly 17 years ago. A keto diet helps to spare muscle through four main mechanisms, decreased glucose requirements, decreased nitrogen excretion, ketones effect on protein synthesis, and a slight decrease in thyroid levels. In essence, … Read more
Often, vitamins and supplements are the first line of defense people look towards when trying to lose weight. What you should keep in mind is no amount of vitamins and supplements can make up for a poor diet. It is also important to note that supplements are not required to lose weight or gain muscle. … Read more
The real reason why you’re losing muscle on a ketogenic diet There is an increased demand for protein during the initial few weeks of a keto diet that may lead to muscle loss. Different factors, such as resistance training, rate of weight loss, and sleep, can also affect muscle retention when dieting and should be … Read more
Some people question whether or not you can put on any muscle while following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. Not only have I cut on keto, but I’ve successfully bulked up and added muscle to my frame while on a ketogenic diet. For whatever reason, there’s a lot of misconception about how to bulk on keto … Read more
A targeted ketogenic diet is an approach often used by highly active individuals living a ketogenic lifestyle to gain muscle and lose fat. Learn the benefits and how to best implement a TKD for yourself.