Why Do Some People See Dramatic Results In Ketosis... And Others Don't? -part 3

Over the past few days I've been telling you about a few factors that I think may cause different results between people who follow Ketones Aren't From Motown…

Another thought why readers have different experiences has to do with that dreaded word: Exercise. Going back to the glucose tank idea remember that the only way to empty that tank is to use its contents. Activity empties the tank, and if you're in ketosis, you use fat for fuel. The reader I spoke about earlier, whose husband lost 10 pounds more than her, says she is in the habit of exercising regularly but her husband is one who would rather 'take a stroll'.  He deliberately stepped things up when he began eating low carb.  My thought is he's emptying his tank faster because his body is moving more than its accustomed to. However, his wife's body has gotten used to her energy needs, and because our bodies are so doggone efficient, her body will meet her needs with as little impact on her resources as possible.  Our wonderfully amazing bodies are programmed to guard our resources (in this case body fat aka 'future fuel in case of famine') and they adapt for the sake of that preservation.  So, here's the rub. I think some people have to move more than others. 

I despise even writing the words above because I don't like them.  I actually kind of like to exercise. I like how I feel afterward and I like what it does for my body. But I never, never, NEVER, want to feel like I HAVE to exercise. I on-purpose exercise at least a 20 minutes, 5 days a week, but if I were to be honest, I think I need to move more.  I recently started a new job where I sit more than I used to.  I think I need to incorporate a second 'activity' session into my schedule a few times a week, preferably several hours after the first. For example, I jog most every morning, but to really keep my tank near empty I need to do one of two things:  I have to really keep an eye on my carbs or I need to do some extra cardio in the evening  a few times a week. This might be a brisk walk or a few minutes of some squats or jump rope. Anything to get my heart rate up a second time at the end of the day and keep that tank on the empty side.  I like food too much and don't want to think that hard, so the easiest solution for me is to move a little more.

Tune in to my next blog for yet another reason why I think different people experience different results when in ketosis.