Hi there I have started on this LCHF lifestyle 2 weeks ago (after I did the 3Mountains stage race). weighed about 135kgs, now down to 130kgs. I have drawn bloods about a week ago (after I have been on the LCHF for about a week). As expected, total cholesterol is raised to 5.5 (I know it is actually a pot stront), but HDL is within normal range and LDL is on upper end of normal range (same it was 2 years ago). Trigs are at lower end of normal range, and I am happy for that. I got the past weekend (after 10 days of LCHF) on the bike (had a bit of a rest after 3Mountains and then a cold), legs felt sluggish and could not cycle up hills. However, just took water this morning on my training (2nd time on bike after LCHF), and decided I wanted to do some hills. First one was bit bad (opening of the legs), but thereafter, I had massive energy and endurance. I felt as if I have a lot more strength going uphill. Normally I would have bonked hard after such a session, and truth be told, I waited for it, but it never came. So this morning, I did a quick 24km ride on my MTB (with 250m elevation, it is not much, I know) at 24km/h average. Just a month ago, I know that that would not have been possible. So what I want to say, I know my body is getting fat adapted. I track my meals on fitnesspal (Fat is about 75%, protein is about 15-20% and Carbs about 10% the past week), and I feel that I am getting stronger on the bike. Cant wait to see where I am in 8 week's time. For me the weightloss is an added benefit, it is the health plus points that appeal to me. Thanks for this great thread, much appreciated.
