TOPIC: Is the GLL fat loss diet to high in protein/not in ketosis?

muzztecAFC wrote: Gluconeogenisis is demand driven, your first week it is possible that protein will be converted into glucose till you keto adapt.

this diet is similar to a PSMF (Protein Sparing Modified Fast) which is a ketogenic diet as it is low in carbs key point and low enough in calories to the point where body fat will be converted into two fuel sources for the body (trigs broken into free fatty acids) and brain (fat converted to Beta-hydroxy-buterate to cross the blood brain barrier and give the brain energy)

Minimal amounts of carbs will still be used by the body ranging from 30-75g once fully adapted and this will come from 3 places, 1 the carbs you still eat from say veggies, whey protein and so on, 2 the glycerol backbone from trigs broken down when you use bodyfat for fuel the glycerol is converted to glucose and lastly ingested protein.


Excess protein not used to build muscle is oxidized for energy and will compete with fatty acids and ketones when using fuel, it is inefficient hence why many don't recommend super high protein on keto as fat is a much better fuel source.


In terms of GLL I would treat it as doing a PSMF, where you eat very low carbs and low fat but higher protein say 1.5-2g/lb of lean mass, then have a 1-2 day refeed on fats (better diet adherence, stay in ketosis, feel great) or you can refeed on carbs(less optimal in my opinion, water retention, carb flu entry and so on)

Other notes, eat your salt!

Khyber Pass wrote:

muzztecAFC wrote: Gluconeogenisis is demand driven, your first week it is possible that protein will be converted into glucose till you keto adapt.

this diet is similar to a PSMF (Protein Sparing Modified Fast) which is a ketogenic diet as it is low in carbs key point and low enough in calories to the point where body fat will be converted into two fuel sources for the body (trigs broken into free fatty acids) and brain (fat converted to Beta-hydroxy-buterate to cross the blood brain barrier and give the brain energy)

Minimal amounts of carbs will still be used by the body ranging from 30-75g once fully adapted and this will come from 3 places, 1 the carbs you still eat from say veggies, whey protein and so on, 2 the glycerol backbone from trigs broken down when you use bodyfat for fuel the glycerol is converted to glucose and lastly ingested protein.


Excess protein not used to build muscle is oxidized for energy and will compete with fatty acids and ketones when using fuel, it is inefficient hence why many don't recommend super high protein on keto as fat is a much better fuel source.


In terms of GLL I would treat it as doing a PSMF, where you eat very low carbs and low fat but higher protein say 1.5-2g/lb of lean mass, then have a 1-2 day refeed on fats (better diet adherence, stay in ketosis, feel great) or you can refeed on carbs(less optimal in my opinion, water retention, carb flu entry and so on)

Other notes, eat your salt!

OK GREAT POST! sum it up for me man .. if i follow EXACT GLL FAT LOSS DIET.. it is good ratio of protein fat? not to much protein correct? meaning its great for fat loss and protein wont be a huge issue correct?