17Dec/101
Does exercising on a low carb diet like Kimkins affect weight loss results?
I haven't really been following the diet to a tee but only the breakfast part, I'm doing the boot camp part of the diet and I've been eating my Activia yogurts and a banana for breakfast because eggs make me sick as well as meat in the morning and I just substitute with those. Well, I do 30 min of cardio on the elliptical, I don't overwork myself or anything. My weight didn't come down when I was exervicing but I haven't exercised for 4 days and I've dropped 5 lbs. Is the exercise affecting weight loss or am I in ketosis and it's starting to do its magic? I'd like to continue exercise if it won't interfere.
December 17th, 2010 - 13:01
Exercise will not slow weight loss, on any diet. It boosts your metabolism and keeps it from slowing down when your diet changes- so it’s very good to do. The 5 lb. weight loss is likely from ketosis, but I must warn you. I tried lowe carb dieting- and after about a month of feeling awful all the time, I discovered it wasn’t worth it. What will work in the long term is doing like you are doing- but do not be afraid to have whole grains, because fiber is important. A diet full of salads, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and lean meat will pave the way to long term weight loss- and your body will feel better for it.