since we are discussing keto/low carb diets

[stevemorse0]

any tricks for muscles not looking so flat?? I have been on my program, went from 147 to 139 and doing pretty much lower carbs but looking flat. I almost like being a bit heavier but Im sticking with it. Any solutions, I do carb cycle but really have not had the guts to eat too many carbs. So does this go away????

 

[Miss Muscle]

This is completely normal. With keto alot of water is sucked out of the muscles and you will look flat. A "carb-up" or a "fat-up" will take care of it. I wouldn't worry right now though.

Keto diets are generally used for the purpose of losing fat and to get back into ketosis can be a pain in the ass if you have taken yourself out of it.

Just have a refeed and you will be okay.

 

[stevemorse0]

thanks you really are the best.

 

[Blondie_Bombshell]

With Keto it would be a carb up since your fat intake should already be high.