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Re: Biological/Physiological factors of induction
Ketosis will burn stored fat as its energy source...if it needs the energy. A popular misconception about Atkins or any other low-carb program is "I can eat all I want if I just cut out the carbs". For some bodies that may be possible, but it's neglecting the physiology involved. Calories in low-carb food are still calories (i.e. units of energy). When in ketosis, your body does switch its fuel system to burn fat as energy, but it won't access the stored fat if what you're giving it through daily food intake provides you with the energy needs of your body. Bottom line: ketosis is a state in which your body switches to fat-burning as a fuel source, but if you're consuming a ton of calories your body may seldom turn to that stored fat for energy.
I've been rushed these last two posts, but if there's any message I get across to you it's to focus on weight loss in terms of energy. Depending on the individual, the body needs -X- amount of energy to get through the day. You lose weight when your input of energy (i.e. calories) is lower than the energy demands of your body. Under ketosis, you burn stored fat when that happens and weight loss is thus more rapid than if you were simply on a low-calorie diet which included carbs. The principle is the same, however, just given a turbo boost with Atkins. Discover the energy ratio that works for your body and lifestyle. It won't be the same for everyone. For example, remember Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps? He was famously consuming 12,000 calories a day, but he didn't get fat because his energy needs were simply that high.
Ketosis will burn stored fat as its energy source...if it needs the energy. A popular misconception about Atkins or any other low-carb program is "I can eat all I want if I just cut out the carbs". For some bodies that may be possible, but it's neglecting the physiology involved. Calories in low-carb food are still calories (i.e. units of energy). When in ketosis, your body does switch its fuel system to burn fat as energy, but it won't access the stored fat if what you're giving it through daily food intake provides you with the energy needs of your body. Bottom line: ketosis is a state in which your body switches to fat-burning as a fuel source, but if you're consuming a ton of calories your body may seldom turn to that stored fat for energy.
I've been rushed these last two posts, but if there's any message I get across to you it's to focus on weight loss in terms of energy. Depending on the individual, the body needs -X- amount of energy to get through the day. You lose weight when your input of energy (i.e. calories) is lower than the energy demands of your body. Under ketosis, you burn stored fat when that happens and weight loss is thus more rapid than if you were simply on a low-calorie diet which included carbs. The principle is the same, however, just given a turbo boost with Atkins. Discover the energy ratio that works for your body and lifestyle. It won't be the same for everyone. For example, remember Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps? He was famously consuming 12,000 calories a day, but he didn't get fat because his energy needs were simply that high.
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