effect of low carb/keto on shooting?
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While shooting: never detected anything adverse.
Trying to maintain the honored traditions of post-match socializing.... either the diet, or the socializing will cease to exist.
Haven't seen any effect.
RampedRaptor
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No measurable difference for me. I felt like I had less tremors in my hands at work.
I attended a Across The Corse match one time with my buddy that competes and wins at 600 & 1,000 yards. He said that he and his shooting buddies never eat anything all day, because it could mess with their metabolism, and thereby influence unwanted trigger control.
I personally have never had an issue with coffee or food intake or lack there of. I don't compete, but I have shot some good groups from the bench. I have however, missed a lot of coyotes in the field, shooting from shooting sticks, while sitting down. Prone Im good enough. Sticks beat my butt. This year Im going with a pig saddle & Tripod.
I personally have never had an issue with coffee or food intake or lack there of. I don't compete, but I have shot some good groups from the bench. I have however, missed a lot of coyotes in the field, shooting from shooting sticks, while sitting down. Prone Im good enough. Sticks beat my butt. This year Im going with a pig saddle & Tripod.
I usually wash down a 2pack of Twinkees with a liter of Dr. Pepper before shooting, so...
Juuuuust kiddin'!!!
On a serious note, if this diet is new to you, you may notice a difference? However, once your body settles in to its new (low carb) fuel source, you shouldn't have any problems with it affecting performance...
We all know the key to shooting well is: consistency! From ammo to fundamentals, so it only stands to reason that your body's fuel source should be consistent as well. So, I wouldn't deviate too much much from your normal diet routine before shooting, maybe shrink the portion a bit if you're gonna belly flop into prone right after your meal?
Refined sugars & caffeine are two of the most common and addicting "drugs" that upset our bodies, so glad to know you're doing something about avoiding them!
Just remember, being in a state of ketosis is NOT a natural condition! Our bodies do need a certain amount of complex carbs in order to maintain a blood sugar level that insures 100% brain function. Be certain you're getting some good carbs, via veggies, especially if you become stressed out, irritable, grumpy, etc. That's a telltale indicator of your brain starving for fuel!!!
Good luck with your diet, and happy shooting!
Juuuuust kiddin'!!!
On a serious note, if this diet is new to you, you may notice a difference? However, once your body settles in to its new (low carb) fuel source, you shouldn't have any problems with it affecting performance...
We all know the key to shooting well is: consistency! From ammo to fundamentals, so it only stands to reason that your body's fuel source should be consistent as well. So, I wouldn't deviate too much much from your normal diet routine before shooting, maybe shrink the portion a bit if you're gonna belly flop into prone right after your meal?
Refined sugars & caffeine are two of the most common and addicting "drugs" that upset our bodies, so glad to know you're doing something about avoiding them!
Just remember, being in a state of ketosis is NOT a natural condition! Our bodies do need a certain amount of complex carbs in order to maintain a blood sugar level that insures 100% brain function. Be certain you're getting some good carbs, via veggies, especially if you become stressed out, irritable, grumpy, etc. That's a telltale indicator of your brain starving for fuel!!!
Good luck with your diet, and happy shooting!
I myself have tried numerous things to reduce shakes ,wobbling every way I could imagine hasn't help me bit I just go shoot with my competition an let the chips fall as they may.
dragman
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I am defiantly an expert in this area!
It isn't a magic answer for things like shakes unless they are directly related to blood sugar spikes/drops or some insulin issue. What is will do is put your body in the optimum place for it's performance for a high mental low physical expenditure game like shooting.
IMHO the only danger is you have to BE 100% sure your fully into KETO. once your in Keto it will take more than a meal to get your "brain" out of ketosis, but your body will burn whatever you give it and glucose is the most preferred source. So NEVER have a cheat meal around the day your shooting. I would be happy to get further into the science if you would like.
It isn't a magic answer for things like shakes unless they are directly related to blood sugar spikes/drops or some insulin issue. What is will do is put your body in the optimum place for it's performance for a high mental low physical expenditure game like shooting.
IMHO the only danger is you have to BE 100% sure your fully into KETO. once your in Keto it will take more than a meal to get your "brain" out of ketosis, but your body will burn whatever you give it and glucose is the most preferred source. So NEVER have a cheat meal around the day your shooting. I would be happy to get further into the science if you would like.
Dusty Stevens
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Anything you do to improve your health will help you in the end. Im a fan of the not eating til youre full and not drinking high fructose corn syrup kinda diet- not much into the fad diets but if thats what it takes for somebody to be healthy please do it.
Other than the first week slump where your body hasn’t flipped over to ketosis, no adverse effects. Packing a lunch for the pits is a little different, I usually eat some deer sausage or fajita meat with a ziplock bag of steamed veggies while in the pits, kind of hard to do in between stages
Again, being in "ketosis" is NOT a natural, or even "healthy" condition. Quite literally, it is putting a STRAIN on your body! In effect, by running at such a reduced blood sugar level, you are duping your body into burning its emergency (fat) reserves for energy. Also, VERY IMPORTANT to eat LOTS of protein while in "ketosis", otherwise your body will literally break down muscle fibers in order to satisfy its energy demands. "Lots" translating to upwards and over 1 gram protein /lb. of your body weight, per day, depending on your fitness & activity level...
Just sayin, tread carefully with ANY DIET, and especially one specifically designed to run your body under 'stress'. Purposely running your body in "ketosis" is a means to an end, and it works well for that. But, there are risks involved, and should be done with a firm grasp on the physiological effects and risks of intentionally running your body at a stressed condition...
In closing, consult a legit nutritionist/trusted doctor/ etc, and lose the weight. Then, methodically transition into a healthy, balanced diet that allows your body the fuel it needs, from natural sources.
Just sayin, tread carefully with ANY DIET, and especially one specifically designed to run your body under 'stress'. Purposely running your body in "ketosis" is a means to an end, and it works well for that. But, there are risks involved, and should be done with a firm grasp on the physiological effects and risks of intentionally running your body at a stressed condition...
In closing, consult a legit nutritionist/trusted doctor/ etc, and lose the weight. Then, methodically transition into a healthy, balanced diet that allows your body the fuel it needs, from natural sources.
dragman
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I don't want to hijack the thread, but I can argue natural all day long. SUGAR is not natural for people to eat and if you don't understand the differences between fructose, glucose how your body assimilates all of it, the system of gluconeogenesis, fat storage or leptin level, high and low glycemic carbohydrates, etc and things of this nature you don't have a valid opinion on the topic.
On the contrary, while on a keto diet, you take in a moderate amount of protein, about .4-.5gr per lb of body weight (.7-.9 per pound of lean body mass).
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I do, and I am. Bio major, health conscious, and got the "ketosis" t-shirt from following these various diets, on occasion, going back 20+years.
My point was same as you're making, go back and read where I label sugar as a "drug". Also, read the last sentence of what you quoted. We also agree it inadvisable to be messing around with a "keto" "paleo", old school "Atkins", without a working knowledge to go along with it...
Winny, that's why I used the prefix "upwards", meaning less than that could be acceptable. If one is simply trying to lose weight and nOt actively pursuing a fitness regiment, your lower #s are adequate. However, if one is looking to build lean muscle to increase strength and condition, I personally would consume at least 1gram protein/lb. body weight/day...
Do whatever works for you, just know what you're doing and listen to your body!
shoot4fun
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Type II diabetic and have to keep my carbs in check. Also take Metformin. I lost 80 pounds the last two years and am holding steady weight. If my sugar gets too low I get restless and have the shakes so I keep snacks around for those range days where there is no way to eat a balanced meal for lunch. I really think I'm shooting better than before.
dragman
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two friends of mine where borderline type II and on medication as well, and where at risk of losing there CDL's In a little under a month I got them both onto keto type diets they are both down 20+lbs and have all there sugar levels in check and off medication all together. It absolutely helps for a lot of applications.
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