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Originally Posted by msanjelpie  This is a myth. Low Carb / High Fat / Medium Protein = healthy lifestyle and no problems with exercising... 'Carbing up' to exercise is not necessary as you will soon learn  |
I love low carb eating, but based on personal experience I have to disagree with this. I haven't lifted weights regularly in a while, but a few years ago I was a bit of a gym rat. For example, I could bench press 70lbs comfortably for 12 reps, but after a few days of low carb I could barely lift 50lbs with my arms shaking almost uncontrollably.
There was a definite impact. It was less dramatic with running and cardio, but there was a difference there too.
Maybe my experience isn't common and other people are just fine, but my strength and stamina are decreased on a low carb diet. I'm not a paid athelete, though, so I don't really care about that as long as my bikini fits well.
