Bodybuilding Diet Plans - Atkins Or Ketogenic Diet TM

The diet made famous by Dr. Atkins in the eighties is also commonly called The Ketogenic, or Keto Diet. In this eating plan, emphasis is placed on a diet high in fat and protein with little to no carbohydrates being consumed. It is very common among bodybuilders when preparing for a competition and used as a cutting diet. It is also widely used as a method to help those with Epilepsy.

The thought process behind this type of diet is that by eliminating carbs, you will force your body into a state of ketosis, at which time ketones are used as a fuel source - rather than glucose.

Ketosis is basically defined as the build-up of ketones in your bloodstream wherein your body produces ketones for fuel. When this happens your blood ketone concentration is higher than your glucose concentration.

Ketosis drastically lowers insulin; which in turn causes your pancreas to start producing glucagon. After this happens while on a ketogenic diet, it is believed that your body will basically go into a dramatic fat burning mode.

Step 1 : Define how many calories you need daily

Step 2 : Define how much calories you need to lose weight

Step 3 : Find out how much protein you need

Step 4 : Find out how much carbs you need

Step 5 : Define your macros

By Eliminating Carbs, You Will Force Your Body Into A State Of
Ketosis, At Which Time Ketones Are Used As A Fuel Source.

 

 

Ketogenic Diet Meal Plan Example

• Option 1 : Perfect Scrambled eggs and bacon (3 ways) - Keto Breakfast

• Option 2 : Keto Omelet

• Option 3 : Espresso Smoothie

• Option 4 : Raspberry Protein Shake

• Option 1 : Spinach, Peri Peri Chicken And Bacon Salad

• Option 2 : Keto Cobb Salad

• Option 3 : Fat Burning Ginger Beef

• Option 4 : Egg Muffin Cups

• Option 1 : Steamed Mahi-Mahi

• Option 2 : Keto Coconut Shrimps

• Option 3 : Keto Frittata

• Option 4 : Keto Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe

Pros:

• Most people who stick with the diet see significant weight loss after the first week

• There are no calorie restrictions so hunger generally is not an issue

• Meat and dairy lovers can dine on roast beef and all the butter they like

Cons:

• Fatigue and irritability are common during the first few weeks

• Metallic taste in the mouth and subsequent bad breath

• Without carbs you will experience some nutrient deficiencies

• Digestion may become sluggish without the fiber normally ingested from eating carbs

• High fat content may contribute to higher cholesterol

• Increased uric acid and ketones that can cause kidney problems, gout and headaches

• Weight tends to come back within 6-12 months of discontinuing diet