probing

In my long lasting quest for nutrition knowledge over the years, it seems that all I can find are contradictory studies. A handful say low carb, high protein, moderate fat. A handful say high carb, low fat, and moderate protein. Needless to say, there are other combinations of macronutrients that are in play as well, but all conflicting what the other has to say. SO, what is one to do, or believe in.

Well, I heard years ago that one shouldn't eat the same way all the time. Just as there are certain times when when activity is higher, one should eat accordingly. More 'energy' is needed, so fuel your body as such. MOST of us use carbos efficiently for energy, therefore eat more carbs. HOWEVER, this is not the case for those who are metabolically sensitive to carbos (have a problem with insulin resistance). OR this is not the case for those who utilize FAT more efficiently for energy. So, confused again?

Yes, this is the case. There are no one size fits all 'diet' plans. Repeat, THERE ARE NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL DIET PLANS. Everything is trial and error. You have to figure it out, make some notes, and know how your body reacts. Try a zone approach (moderate protein, moderate carbos, moderate fat) for a few weeks, and see how you feel. Chances are, if you feel more energetic, crash less than before, and are seeing better performance in the gym or playing field, you might be on the right track.


Comparing the Diets: Part 1 | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald
Take it from Lyle McDonald: Here is his chart for what to use when.

Finally, the Chart You’ve Been Waiting For

Ok, now you’ve hopefully got a better idea of which diet approach may be the most ideal for you. To make it a little more clear, I’m going to try to summarize all of the above information into a chart so you can see how the different variables interact.

Diet	Activity Level	Insulin Sensitivity	Carb Choices	Carb Addict	Stubborn Fat
High-carb/low-fat	High	High	Low GI	No	NO
Mod carb/mod-fat	Medium	Low-moderate	Medium GI	Maybe	Yes/Maybe
Standard Keto	Low	Low	N/A	Yes	Yes
Targeted Keto	High	Low	N/A	Yes	Yes
Cyclical Keto	High	Low	N/A	Yes	Yes