Best energy endurance supplements according to redditors
We found 168 Reddit comments discussing the best energy endurance supplements. We ranked the 56 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 168 Reddit comments discussing the best energy endurance supplements. We ranked the 56 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Most aren’t very expensive. Really it comes out to an extra $10-15/month vs making your own. To me, that’s worth the hassle of formulating my own mix. And I enjoy the taste.
Personally, C4 doesn’t do much for me vs just caffeine pills and creatine. The Old School Labs Vintage Blast pre work out is worth the money for me, and it doesn’t have most of the artificial crap many other pre workouts have.
I swear by a product called hydrolyte (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCFQF2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Wm9zDb8ATW62Y). Good mix of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and taurine. You could remake this stuff on your own. In addition, eating a 50/50 mix between whole foods like fruit, granola bars, but bars, and gel like foods and candy has served me well. I don't buy the beer thing. I have found that a 2 regular coca cola throughout the day can also be helpful.
I agree, don't burn matches early on anything really. I am not an expert, but have been through some of the most gruelling athletic as an ex college athlete and the mental aspect cannot be overlooked. It's a test of will after everything is all said and done. If you're having fun and in a good mood the day will probably go well.
Was just about to say this. How's your Magnesium, your Potassium? Sodium is also important, but people often forget about good old Mg and K. I've done keto on and off for a little more than 4 years, and find that adding electrolyte supplements helps a LOT.
I now buy NuuN tablets off Amazon and drop two into my 32 oz water bottle each day. It's super helpful.
I wonder if they would allow us to bring in electrolyte packets for yourselves, since they are for safety. A little late for me anyway as I forget to order them.
example:
https://smile.amazon.com/Electrolyte-Lemon-Lime-Dr-Prices-Vitamins/dp/B00CX9U7WM
PG allergies can vary and recall, you can suddenly become allergic to it when previously you were not.
That said, I have a hunch here.
You need to hydrate better.
See, people say they drink a substantial amount of water, and that's fine and dandy, but it's about how you drink that water. Person to person it's different, but generally here, you're not going to benefit much from drinking more than 8-10oz of water an hour.
Most people that drink a boatload of water tend to binge it. Chug a bunch at a time, then nothing, then chug a bunch hours later. Your body can only put that water to use so quickly, and you wind up pissing most of it out.
The other really important thing are electrolytes. They're what plants crave, and turns out it's what your body craves. Specifically, you'll put more of that water to use if you have a good electrolyte balance.
So, try this. Try setting an alarm on your phone to drink a little water ever hour or so. Get some of those gatorade electrolyte powder packets (or equivelent) and mix a little in your water.
Then, if you want to get hardcore about it, get a gallon jug, and put 10oz gradations on it, and write the times you should have drank to that point. It'll be great, your piss will have no color or odor, you'll feel better, your dick will get bigger, etc.
Don't hurt yourself. Just don't. Find a friend, join a diabetes support group (there are a ton on FB), call a family member, call your endo, call 911. PM me if you want. We can chat. There are solutions to EVERY problem you listed above. You are burnt the fuck out right now, and that, unfortunately, happens to diabetics sometimes. Lows and highs are a BITCH. I know. I have been Type one for 25 years. The most success I have had when it comes to keeping a flat, controlled line on my cgm is Keto. High fat, super low carb, medium protein. My blood sugars have never been better. I suggest it. This is a great video on LCHF diets and type one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxs63lOOH0U
I haven't been truly keto for a few weeks now, so I have had some highs. A quick little bit of exercise (10 - 15 minutes) drops those highs like a rock. It's awesome.
Lows: Powdered dextrose mixed with water works faster than any other bullshit juice, jelly beans, or whatever the hell. Here is a link:
https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Dextrose-2-Lbs/dp/B008MVJKFU/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499984958&sr=8-4&keywords=dextrose
I am sending you hugs and support. I know this sucks, but it only sucks as much as you let it. And I know you said you had a dex, but if you don't have a pump, I TOTALLY recommend that as well, because that helps with control (especially with lows) a lot.
Hugs.
Your rate and times are irrelevant for your first two weeks. After that it escalates on a weekly basis until you hit learning curve 5. AFAIK you’re supposed to be able to do 275 uph with takt time under 12 at the end of week three. Week 4 jumps up to 360 and takt time in 9s. Week 5 is when 400 and 8.5 takt or better matters for pickers in an AR FC. What really matter is your expected productivity percent. Basically that is the number you have to be over 90% of to avoid a write up after second week, and you need to have over 100 if you want to be assigned to secondary support roles.
As for soreness a few things can help. First and foremost get Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx Full Length Orthotic Shoe Insoles, Burgandy insoles (the red ones) for your shoes. Your feet and subsequently the rest of your body will thank you. Get a pair of SB SOX Compression Knee Brace (I use a pair old of socks with the toes cut out) and use a Solimo (Amazon cheap brand) knee brace because together they will save your knees wear and tear. Also get the Mueller wrap around elbow braces, which will help save you a lot of pain and suffering now and years down the road. Get a lifting belt/brace/back support and use it every other shift. Staying hydrated isn’t enough as a picker. Get yourself a 32 oz Insulated Kleen Kanteen. Fill it one quarter to one third with ice and use a combination of Cytomax drink powder at two scoops to one scoop of Bodybuilding.com Signature BCAA and bring three premixed containers of powder mix in the right ratios.Rubbermaid makes small plastic containers that I use, so you can refill the kanteen at each break. I keep a spare mix container in a mesh bag with a cliff bar or an apple and some small hard candies, which I attach via carabiner to my water-bottle going in and out that during work is attached to fence directly above water bottle holder. This drink will keep you hydrated, fueled, maintain electrolytes, and provide amino acids to prevent excessive muscular breakdown. Make sure you eat a tons of protein at each meal, including packing healthy lunches with lots of protein and possibly even include a protein shake/smoothies in an insulated container for lunchtime. Nutrition is key to fast recovery from the intense physical MMA prep workout they put us through.
Don’t be afraid to take restroom breaks right smack in the middle of your quarters, seriously. With regards to pod gaps, tote conveyor jams, and other issues out of a picker’s control it is helpful to keep a small notebook to log those things down and show it to your PA/AM/OpsM to have your time adjusted for those issues, which then adjusts your expected productivity percentage.
Ideally you want to stay right around 95% productivity by the time week 4 ends and you’re transfer eligible. If you do too good, then greedy af bonus hungry AMs will do everything possible to keep you as a picker. One woman I know has been a picker at my FC for two years. She hits 600. UPH with TAKT times that are in the 3/s-5/s range no problem, and she has been stuck picking and not given secondary roles because she is just that good at the job.
I soooo 100% agree! The difference they’ve made me is insane I couldn’t believe it. I used to make my own ketorade till I found Hydrolyte. Made my life so much simpler lol
Hydrolyte - Sugar Free Electrolyte Powder with Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium - Boost Endurance and Reduce Fatigue with This Electrolyte Supplement - 100 Servings - Maximum Hydration - Keto Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCFQF2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iQSyCb1CARVA9
Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon lime) is over half off right now. There is the lightning deal and a 20% coupon being added right now so I paid $10.80 for it. I go through quite a bit of it during the summer since I have cramping problems.
(https://www.amazon.com/Gatorade-Endurance-Formula-Powder-Lemon/dp/B003V5G9L0)
Seriously, people joke about adding even caffeine to a workout regimen. I took half a scoop of Vintage pre-workout powder and stupidly started to workout without waiting the time it says to wait. Only real stimulant in that is caffeine. Started trying to do cardio workout and my heart went crazy, skipping beats, and it wouldnt go back into rhythm. I started coughing, getting lightheaded, sweating, went on for a good 30 minutes before it calmed down. Scared the shit out of me. And im not obese, im moderately fit at this point. Giving stimulants to people with such a lackadaisical attitude is very dangerous. I'd want to punch Bob Harper in the fucking kidney.
Trying these out this year, should be a little more convenient than all the pedialyte bottles.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GQ6IN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_buZ-wbAHA4P38
Tailwind also comes in stick packs that might work better for you. I've carried a stick pack or two in my pack for ultras so I could mix a fresh bottle at an aid station.
https://smile.amazon.com/SNAKE-Juice-Electrolyte-Unflavored-Fasting-Focused/dp/B07F5YZNYV/
If you do go the low carb route I'd highly recommend KetoCaNa for long runs. I've done 18 hour fasts and done 90 minute hard interval sessions before using this.
Also UCAN can be really useful for races/long runs too. I would definitely test this out though because it can cause GI distress if you overdo it/aren't used to it.
I would say that for most of your easy runs, you could be Keto and do well. I personally prefer a more cyclic ketogenic approach where I do carb re-feeds post workout.
When you increase volume, frequency, and especially intensity most people are going to perform better on a higher CHO intake. If you're never running more than once a day though, and most of your runs are easy you might be able to do keto all the time.
THis has been my goto electrolyte drink for going on three years now.
https://www.amazon.com/Vitalyte-Electrolyte-Sports-Servings-Container/dp/B01KY0E23Q?th=1
Powdered dextrose, probably tastier than the tabs from what I hear about them here.
The main idea with the snake diet is maximizing the time you fast for the health benefits, it just happens that most people are overweight so weightloss is a top priority as well. The snake diet at its core is basically fasting as long as you can as frequently as possible, which for lean people usually works out to being OMAD + a 48 hour fast on the weekends sometimes.
Any salt intake is really just about hitting the recommended daily amount. With doing OMAD it's not really necessary to drink snake juice as long as your getting your necessary intake of potassium / sodium / magnesium. For example Cole did a month of no water or snake juice eating bacon and cucumbers.
For people who fast longer, one of the main reasons to use snake juice is that electrolyte deficiencies are pretty dang dangerous. Water fasting without potassium and sodium can be fatal largely due to a potassium deficiency causing heartbeat problems. That and you just kinda feel crappy without the electrolytes.
If you want to buy the potassium salt or the magnesium salt here are some amazon links.
https://www.amazon.com/NoSalt-Sodium-Free-Salt-Alternative-Ounce/dp/B0183RU7VI
https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Organic-Ingredients-Magnesium-All-Natural/dp/B075MV4F58
Or Cole sells the whole recipe pre-packaged here.
https://www.amazon.com/SNAKE-Juice-Electrolyte-Unflavored-Fasting-Focused/dp/B07F5YZNYV/
You can get it in ready-to-use packets on Amazon.
This stuff- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBH58JM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07TBH58JM&pd_rd_w=fL6cF&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=fYtkq&pf_rd_r=2MXMC94J2FQHQKFHX9VW&pd_rd_r=478efb36-2b8f-4abb-b4f6-e1bbe4aae8a6
It comes in a bunch of flavors. I like the lemon/lime and the berry one. Low carb and tastes pretty good.
this is my first year going, but i've heard about all about the dehydration issues. i've heard these tablets are good for keeping you hydrated, and they can easily fit in whatever bag you're planning on bringing along with you. spend money on staying healthy! http://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Active-Hydration--Electrolyte-Enhanced/dp/B005GQ6IN6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396026838&sr=8-3&keywords=nuun+electrolyte+tablets
I'm eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as I read your comment... It's just not wheat bread, it's made of many other grains. It's actually quite fantastic.
Gluten free doesn't mean bread free. It just means, Wheat, Barely and Rye free.
Note I don't consume Dairy either. Dairy is pretty awful stuff, the Caesin proteins are just like Gluten proteins in the kind of damage they cause. The "Autism" diet is a CF/GF diet, the C is for Caesin and G for Gluten. They are often paired together because the best results have been when people eliminate both.
I drink an Ultimate Meal, every morning without fail.
For lunch I either have something like a salad, with avacado, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, and more, the works... but no dairy, no gluten. Or, I'll have a lentil or black bean based soup. I eat the whole can, and add mushrooms, jalapaneo peppers, and sometimes greens with vinegar ontop. I eat until I'm full or don't want anymore.
For dinner, often fish, or chicken with veggie sides. I have pumpkin seeds and cashew nuts to munch on all the time. I also eat some cookies and breads, but all gluten free.
I also drink a good amount of Redbridge beer, it's gluten free.
Thai food is really easy to eat gluten free, so is much of the Mediterranean style food. So sometimes I get this stuff, but not often.
I am quite content and happy with my diet and I've lost 81lbs doing this. I never lost more than 20lbs before 'failing' back to my old ways in the past. Now it doesn't feel like a diet, it's just how I live and eat.
They got premade snake juice
SNAKE Juice Keto Diet Electrolyte Powder, Unflavored, Fasting-Focused Supplement Beverage Mix, 30 Easy-Open Packets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5YZNYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dd1wDb4TVZWB4
My calorie goal is based on my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expended) and adjusted an extra 300 calories for breastfeeding (so 2000 calories total is what I burn based on BFing and activity level). My goal is to hit 1700 calories a day and exercise 45-60 minutes 5x/week. Doing this I am at a guaranteed 300 deficit from BFing and then an additional deficit from exercising. I alternate between running (usually with the double stroller) and HIIT. I started this at 6 weeks PP and was back down to prepreg weight by 4 months PP (I gained 27lbs). The most important thing I do for my supply is to hydrate. I’m a big fan of Goodonya hydrate and Liquid IV
I get that this isn’t doable for a lot of women. I am fortunate that I really enjoy exercise. YMMV and don’t beat yourself up if it takes awhile to lose the weight.
After a semi-serious bout with dehydration in May, I tried Propel powder for my next trip. I tried grape and it was gross, but it was effective. I'm going to try other flavors and make it part of my kit.
It's 10 packets for like $2, so reasonably priced compared to Nuun or other higher end brands. You could probably get something cheaper by buying bulk powder, but avoiding the mess with single packets was really nice.
It only has sodium and potassium, no magnesium. My recommendation would try Propel before you level up to the higher end stuff.
I will also probably at some point try this Gatorade endurance additive. Looks like it's designed to be mixed with gatorade and just adds additional electrolytes, so I bet it tastes like garbage, but pretty good electrolyte density.
Here is the link to where you buy Coles snake juice powder. Best of luck
snake juice
https://www.amazon.com/Snake-Juice-Mix-Electrolyte-Fasting/dp/B07R5B8M19/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=snake+juice&qid=1556679376&s=gateway&sr=8-6
its a lot cheaper to mix your own though, I just mix 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp potassium in a litre of water
Cole Robinson, the Snake Diet creator makes packets for just this reason. [Snake Juice Packets] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5YZNYV)
There are a few cheap electrolyte mix options out there that you could look into, I've tried this one and liked it, tasted pleasant. It doesn't have any sodium so you may want to grab some sodium bicarbonate to throw in.
Nuun isn't terrible either, lesser amounts of everything but has some sodium, couple of the flavors are pretty good.
As mentioned taurine helps, it's also dirt cheap at bulk powder sites.
Lastly, watch how much you take at once and the speed with which you drink it. Keep the doses sane and you'll be fine.
https://www.amazon.com/SNAKE-Juice-Electrolyte-Unflavored-Fasting-Focused/dp/B07F5YZNYV/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550018735&sr=8-3&keywords=Snake+juice
I mix one packet with 1 liter of water and I usually drink the whole thing in about an hour.
I drink two a day, one around lunch and one around dinner.
Supplements I use:
Potassium Citrate:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENSA93S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
D-ribose:
https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-D-Ribose-Powder-1-Kilogram/dp/B00GK618MM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=d-ribose%2Bbulk&qid=1555607267&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1
Vitamin D topical oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003800UXG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The CBD rub that really does work for localized pain:
https://www.cbdforlife.us/products/pure-cbd-for-life-rub-lemongrass-9oz/
The CBD drops (I use two bottles a month because I take it twice a day):
https://www.cbdforlife.us/products/phytocannabinoid-rich-hemp-tinctures-peppermint-600mg/
The CBD drops my mother uses (It's less potent than mine, but it is effective):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079VS8JY9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The bourbon glaze that I use for the salmon with crumbled bacon (this is the only brand that I don't react to and I use many of their products):
https://www.amazon.com/Tastefully-Simple-Bayou-Bourbon-Glaze/dp/B07CJ4BBVH/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_0_6/145-0852273-7564060?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07CJ4BBVH&pd_rd_r=f07be981-5f7f-4b64-b074-6f6689529de0&pd_rd_w=2mI49&pd_rd_wg=UOIxO&pf_rd_p=f4c63947-4e8b-4aeb-a925-1d4e1a211124&pf_rd_r=M37B69YVXZGSHB14S318&psc=1&refRID=M37B69YVXZGSHB14S318
The betain HCL I use to help with digestion:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M4CD2C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's the clay (but any brand will do):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4O0PJ3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ADVD72ZOFGYC8&th=1
Here's a video on how to make the clay. (I use a blender and add a TBSP rubbing alcohol as a preservative.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMwgwL6BQRM&t
I get the melatonin at Walmart and I do need 10mg. I've tried the lower doses and they don't work for me at all.
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I must add that I use blue light blocking glasses in the evening on the recommendation of my doctor and it really does work remarkably well. I put them on around 7:30PM and I'm out by 9PM.
There are a ton of them out there. Just make sure they have orange lenses. These are the ones I use with my glasses.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L86SX8Q/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A3CRVK3XPP291V&psc=1
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A link to a post I made about skin care.
https://www.reddit.com/r/carnivore/comments/beeczy/carnivore_skin_care_anyone_with_skin_issues_or/
Vintage blast is great!
VINTAGE BLAST - The First Two-Stage Pre-Workout Supplement - Non-Habit-Forming, Sustained Energy & Nitric Oxide Booster - All-Natural Flavors & Sweeteners - Blueberry Lemonade - 305 Grams Powder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P6VQYJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-gBTzbBTH4QAP
https://www.amazon.com/Skratch-Labs-Exercise-Drink-Lemons/dp/B0089YIQGO
I was looking for a cheaper alternative to Tailwind and found Gatorade Endurance Formula. I used a couple bottles of this to fuel my marathon. Check your marathon too, many races stock this on the course. You can supplement your personal bottle with cups from aid stations.
> The key difference with HVMN Ketone is you can have ketones and carbs available at the same time, which isn't possible with keto diet or fasting.
This is not true. First, your can have circulating ketones in your blood stream, eat carbs, and your body will still break down both into ATP. Secondly, you can use a product like superstartch that eliminates most insulin response to a much larger carb molecule, allowing ketosis to be maintained while getting a steady carb supply.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DFTWTSY/
Source- I am ketogenic and compete at a professional level in my sport.
I had pretty good luck with http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00013YYR6 and here is the ingredient/nutrition list.
The downside of it is you need access to a blender (which you would need anyway) and frozen/fresh fruit. I usually made mine with almond milk, greek yogurt, and/or coffee and a dab of peanut butter or raw egg to increase the protein. I used to eat it for evening meal and it was all I needed. With the addition of PB and any fruit it was very filling.
To break it down like sort of like @modnar42, it's about $2-3 per 100 calories, so still way better than 310, not as good as Soylent or DIY.
agree w.all the prehydrating posts. you might also cut the amount in game but make it more effective w a electroyte as suggested. i drink reg water during day but use this for the game.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B005GQ6IN6
Fair point. Thanks for the opinion.
I found snake juice for sale on amazon =)
https://www.amazon.com/SNAKE-Juice-Electrolyte-Unflavored-Fasting-Focused/dp/B07F5YZNYV
I'm looking at the Nuun tablets on Amazon, and it says each one only has 6% of the daily value for magnesium, 2% for potassium, and 2% for calcium, along with 14% for sodium. All but the sodium seem really low. How is it actually helpful?
I was having a similar issue. During a whoosh I found that my body flushed a lot of electrolytes. I bought this stuff and it seems to do the trick, but the downside is that it doesn't really taste all that good. A good friend of mine who is also on keto uses these which taste a hell of a lot better, but I prefer the no additive stuff.
Grape flavored Vitalyte is awesome and tastes like melted freezy pops!
What is that? Lol. Snakes in my blender?
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ETA: This stuff?
It's like salts and stuff that your body loses when you exercise or drink too much. Apparently they're a big factor in hangovers. Gatorade and other sports drinks have them, but I usually use these things. Just throw one or two in a big glass of water, let em fizz for a bit, and chug.
I put this stuff in my water all the time but still drink way too much cause my pee is completely clear https://www.amazon.com/Hydrolyte-Electrolyte-Magnesium-Potassium-Supplement/dp/B07KCFQF2L/ref=mp_s_a_1_28?keywords=electrolyte+powder&qid=1562092361&s=gateway&sr=8-28
There are Keto friendly electrolyte mixes on Amazon that taste much better. I use Dr. Price's Electrolyte Mix, but there are many out there.
Check out snake juice. You can buy pre-made packets or make it at home easily on the cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/SNAKE-Juice-Electrolyte-Unflavored-Fasting-Focused/dp/B07F5YZNYV
Dude a feel your pain, or a least I felt it. Besides what the other guys are saying I would also suggest a sport drink like cytomax (http://www.amazon.com/CytoSport-Cytomax-Sport-Energy-Citrus/dp/B000G72384) which will help with the lactic acid build up and give you a mild boost. I mix up a batch and take it on the ice, you'll want to get a bottle with a straw so you don't spray this crap all over you, but it makes a huge difference.
Hey, yeah happy to answer these. I'm gonna keep it simple though and let you delve into the "why"
Let me know if you have more! read some stuff and watch some videos. Be safe
There are such a thing as snake juice packets, they are on amazon. But it is so easy that you should make it yourself.
https://www.amazon.com/SNAKE-Juice-Electrolyte-Unflavored-Fasting-Focused/dp/B07F5YZNYV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=snake+juice&qid=1557777119&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I agree that for doing 48s you don't really need electrolyte supplements, but it certainly won't hurt you.
I make my own snake juice (1 quart water, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp KCL powder, 1/4 tsp food grade epsom salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for flavor and because it's good for you.), and sip it throughout the day. For my next fast I will add 1/4 tsp pink salt as I don't think I was getting enough sodium.
98% sure you're doing keto wrong my man/lady.
I read your comments in this chain and I think I can help. Been doing keto for 3.5 years through loss, gain and maintenance.
Lmk your specific questions but I'll answer a few I saw below.
Carbs are less than half the density of fats and simple carbs digest significantly faster leaving you hungry again sooner.
Keto, for me, is a nearly binary proposition. Everyone's body is a little different but eating all of my 10g a day limit at once will make me feel starving shortly after. Whereas, while maintaining or cutting weight, I can eat just once a day at around 3pm and feel great!
The "feeding window" has been debunked. Any protien consumption within about 7 hours of your workout will be enough to spare muscle.
STRING CHEESE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! About 7g protien, 6g fat and 200mg sodium and portable (pocket cheese?) for any time I feel hungry.
Morning shake when building is 1 scoop isopure whey, an ice cube, some electrolytes and a cup of heavy whipping cream (800 cals from fat).
Electrolytes are huge on this diet. I'm 190lbs at 6'2" and powerlifting has me taking about 8grams throughout the day with plenty of fluids. Magnesium (chelated so you can absorb it), potassium, zinc and a few much more micronutrients are a must with sodium being king.
Sugar is poisonous. Not only literally but it keeps your taste buds used to such an extreme standard that only candies seem sweet. To me, broccoli is sweet. Sugar is also addictive and processed sugar will yo-yo your endocrine levels like crazy throughout the day leaving you exhausted. Cutting them out had me forcing myself to sleep because I just wasn't tired.
Hunger: after 2 weeks I forgot what that felt like exactly... I don't get the sharp pain or start feeling light headed. I just realized I hadn't eaten and it was rolling on towards 4pm. You CANNOT eat sugars and simple carbs and get this benefit in the same way you cannot do just a little bit of (insert addictive drug here for the pedantic).
Other benefits you may or may not see:
As many have said, the best diet is one you stick to and make into a new way of life. I make my food fun and tasty. I don't ever eat chicken breast and broccoli if I can help it. I eat pork, steak, eggs (all of them) and fish in descending order of quantity.
The only major drawback I've found is how hard everyone tries to feed me pizza and sweets every chance they get... also when bulking, fitting 4500 calories into your body without carbs is stupid hard... AND electrolytes. If they aren't right, everything falls apart.
Hydrolyte - Sugar Free Electrolyte Powder with Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium - Boost Endurance and Reduce Fatigue with This Electrolyte Supplement - 100 Servings - Maximum Hydration - Keto Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCFQF2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OsEBCbJW4YA1Q
I use this stuff in a 20oz water bottle right now but the last few sips are vile vs. Barely tasting the first 75% of the drink regardless of shaking... but it works so well I'm gonna put it in a capsule and take one every 5 hours or so.
Obligatory: I'm on mobile so formatting may be screwy.
Blood test numbers look fantastic. You don't need a single carb to survive and thrive.
Ask questions if you have them.
Been doing Keto for 75 days now, constantly feel like I'm in ketoflu
Some stats:
Age/Sex: 32 M
Height: 5'10
Original weight was 230 - I'm now down to ~203-205.
According to MFP I avg around 1400-1600 calories a day ranging from 12-25 carbs a day.
My mmol count is 1.3-1.5 when I check.
My issue:
I dont think I've felt "good" in awhile. I feel constantly fatigued, brain fog, etc. before I went on Keto I was able to do a round of P90X with little issue, now I'm often light headed and find myself too weak to finish a single session. I appreciate the weight that I'm losing but I'd rather be feeling better.
I often reach for low-carb monsters to give me a boost throughout the day - which I think has me in a cycle of suffering.
Some thoughts:
Is that too little?
I assume it's some kind of combination, but I can't get myself to continue a diet feeling this way, so appreciate any thoughts.
Gatorade makes their own packages of electrolytes. No carbs! I work outside and walk anywhere from 5-12mi in a day, the biggest fear I have is waking up at 0dark30 with a really bad muscle cramp. You know the type where the pain is so bad you cant hear anything, see much and you just have to let it run its course while slowly trying to get it back to being ok. Plus it helps when Im at work and dont want to get dehydrated and fall prey to dehydration sickness. I have to force myself to drink water often
Gatorade Endurance Gatorlytes, 0.12 Ounces (Pack of 20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050Q4DJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A.XbzbW19G7WY
Edit: had to add the link
Wow thanks for the information and good luck as well.
I just ordered Vitamin D from your link as mine is probably low. I've read that for Vitamin D to be absorbed properly, it should be taken with Vitamin K. Do you take anything for that?
If you don't mind I'm curious about a few more things.
> Vitamin D oil on my face, neck, and hands every other day alternated with Vitamin K cream.
You're doing that for cosmetic related reasons or is it for balancing diet?
I was wondering why you use followings, to balance carnivore diet or for health issues? I just started carnivore diet yesterday, I'm obese and little below 30 y.o.
Potassium Citrate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENSA93S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
D-ribose: https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-D-Ribose-Powder-1-Kilogram/dp/B00GK618MM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=d-ribose%2Bbulk&qid=1555607267&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1
When I googled it I found eight links to amazon and this is to the company itself. Here is part one of a review by Peter Attia of the Eating Acadamy.
I don't use it myself, as I am not an athlete, even in the bedroom.
No worries, it's this stuff. It's powder you put into water. I put it into a 500ml evian-style bottle before running and carried it with me. I'd trained carrying my phone in one hand and my water bottle in another as I don't like having belts etc bobbing against me. Also, it's easier to just chuck it when it's done (this happened about 41km - I sipped it slowly throughout). Give it a go if you can!
try this stuff: (https://www.amazon.com/Skratch-Labs-Exercise-Hydration-Mix/dp/B0089YIQGO/ref=sr_1_18_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505855003&sr=8-18&keywords=electrolyte%2Bpowder&th=1)
Way better than Gatorade, the raspberry one is pretty tasty and it doesn't have stuff I can't pronounce in it.
edit: formatting fail.
Here are the Amazon links for what I take.
Pre workout
I take half a scoop of this before the gym.
Amino Acid
I take one scoop of this while at the gym.
Protein
I take one scoop of this after the gym.
I have Hydrolite that I take on occasion. Last night was the first time since starting this that I had restless legs, which I know comes from a lack of salt and/or electrolytes. (that day I had drank more water and put less salt on my food, so I think I flushed my system by accident) I took a shot of this and I was good to go.
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrolyte-Electrolyte-Magnesium-Potassium-Supplement/dp/B07KCFQF2L/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hydrolite&qid=1556297662&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Thanks, I think I might try a little coffee or espresso with MCT next time.
Do you use anything specific for electrolytes? I bought some Dr. Price's powder on Amazon, but would be interested to hear what others use.
Body Armor makes water with electrolytes. Gatorade and the rest all have low sugar versions. Pedialyte is definitely the best I have tried though.
Edit: This post reminded me I've been looking for an electrolyte powder (not necessarily for hangocers). I found this, Vitalyte, supposed to be low sugar and work well so I might try it.
Hey, I was going through the same thing. My solution that has been partially stated is nu-salt for potassium, Seasonello for sodium and iodine (It's sea salt with iodine), and Ultima Replenisher for the magnesium(It's just a pure electrolyte blend with 100mg of magnesium per serving). I use these because I cycle from water fasting to a keto during the week and all my electrolytes suffer unless you replenish them. I hope this helps and I highly recommend cycling water fasting and keto since fasting puts your body into ketosis. I watched an incredible video albeit a little long on water fasting by Dorian Wilson. (https://youtu.be/DghrZNUP5vo) GL with the diet.
Seasonello: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CV1OHSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nu-Salt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H1558E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ultima Replenisher: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SXD8CTL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The ultimate meal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00013YYR6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1
I use Hydrolyte (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCFQF2L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)...not to be confused with Hydralyte, I guess.
same, though I'd never heard about them until like a day ago on an /r/keto thread - bought a group pack on amazon for £15 because I'm a seriously bad at getting my electrolytes. Seems worth a try - and there's a lot of tablets there so hopefully decent value for money if they work.
Did somebody say vegan powder? Hello, future.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00013YYR6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1382897892&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
What is a cheap electrolyte powder sold in Germany?
In the US, the top brand is called Pedialyte:
https://www.amazon.de/Pedialyte-Large-Powder-Strawberry-Lemonade/dp/B00URXQOXM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519178841&sr=8-3&keywords=pedialyte
But I buy this cheaper version:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R8M7I58/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I buy: (sorry I'm on mobile and am derpy about using links)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CX9U7WM/ref=sr_ph_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486433613&sr=sr-2&keywords=Dr.+Price%27s+Vitamins
because I don't retain water due to a lack of sodium in my diet. I keep it that way for medical reasons, and this powder helps keep me hydrated without the high amount of sodium required for me to stay hydrated properly. I use a packet in my Nalgene bottle and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Gatorade-Endurance-Gatorlytes-0-12-Ounces/dp/B0050Q4DJS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505813746&sr=8-1&keywords=gatorlytes