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Tour de Wyoming keto diet

I was asked if I wanted to do the Tour de Wyoming by a friend. I said sure since it was a lottery and I did not expect to get in. Ha, this ended up being my second tour in two months. It was a great way to test my keto adaptation in an endurance event and see if I had learned anything from Ride the Rockies which I did last month. Six hour drive from my house to the start point in Sheridan, WY. Quick set up of my tent and then out to explore this really cool town.

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Buffalo Bill’s Hotel in Sheridan day before tour started

While the bar was classic and  cool, I really  enjoyed looking for the bullet holes in various places. Buffalo Bill used to do auditions for his show at this hotel. The story was if you were hired you were allowed to ride your horse into the bar and had to buy everyone a round of drinks.  The bar was a gift to him from Queen Elizabeth.  After this we headed to a restaurant where I had a great seafood lunch. Many beers down we wandered around looking for the one distillery in town when we found this microbrewery. It was awesome. We ended up drinking this brewery’s beer throughout the tour. Can’t say it enough, the beer was really good. Not keto though.

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There was a festival in town so we stayed until 10 or 11. Had a little incident with the sprinklers in the school yard going off at night and soaking the tents. It woke me up but soaked the girls tent. I know getting up the next day was tough.

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Started the day  by making myself a cowboy coffee. Since I was camping out I used MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides)  and Ghee (clarified butter) in my coffee. I used these two products because they did not need refrigeration and gave me the fats my body needed to start the day. I had a little stove I could make coffee with and just added these ingredients.  This combination  worked out pretty good. I do have video that explains the how and what of a cowboy coffee .

Packed up my tent and put the stuff in our SAG. Our SAG was awesome and many times during the tour made life so much easier. Day one’s profile looked harder than it was. Only 2050 ft of climbing on this day.  The toughest part was the gentle slope up into a headwind at the end. Typical Wyoming riding. I saw this sign as I was leaving Sheridan.

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Tour de Wyoming keto diet

So how did I fare on this short leg ? Ride took around 3.5 hours. I ate a keto bar and fruit slices at the last two rest stops. I also used an electrolyte tab in my second water bottle. Felt pretty strong all day long. As soon as I got back I checked my ketones( 1.3) and glucose(94). I am really surprised that I stayed in ketosis with all the eating and drinking yesterday.  I set up my tent and lit my stove and had 2 bouillon cubes. Replenishing salt while exercising on this diet is a very key component. Not hungry or needing to eat with any urgency.

As soon as my teammates were all cleaned up we headed to Buffalo to eat and drink. Cool small town with a population around 4600. It was here that I started to realize that eating a keto friendly diet might be a problem. Everything had carbohydrates. The Tour de Wyoming put on a dinner that night which consisted of spaghetti with salad. Oh, oh. I ate the innards of a fajita wrap and later ate a cheeseburger without the buns. That was OK for an easy day, but I was worried about the upcoming days. All part of the adventure of being on a bicycle tour. Stay tuned for day 2.

 

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The Loveland Medical Clinic runs the 22dayweightlossprogram.com that is partially based on the ketogenic diet. We have come to the conclusion that this is the most successful model that works for just about everyone. Once people have gone through our program they are able to manage their weight on there own. If you are interested in losing weight go to 22dayweightlossprogram.com.

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Kale chips keto diet

At times we all get the urge to snack on something crunchy. This is an old Paleo diet substitute for chips that works pretty well. This snack recipe will serve about 4 people.

 

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Kale chips keto diet

Ingredients

  • 1 big bunch kale;
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or melted Ghee( you can get this from Sprouts or Wholefoods. I get this from Amazon)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 300 F.
  2. Wash the kale thoroughly under lukewarm water, drain and pat it dry.
  3. Cut the stems off of the kale leaves and cut the leaves to obtain chips of similar size.
  4. Place the kale in a bowl and massage the melted cooking fat into them.
  5. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the lemon juice and combine well.
  6. Place the kale in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, until crispy. Check on the chips about every 12 minutes and toss them to make sure none of them overcook. Some parts will still be soft and this is desired.
  7. Sprinkle with extra sea salt if desired and enjoy.

Hope this gives you folks who have a need for something crunchy something you can enjoy.

 

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The 22dayweightlossprogram.com is extremely successful in helping people lose from 7 to 30 pounds in a 22 day period. This is also successful in taking inches off your waist in a short period of time.Your clothes will fit better and you will feel better about yourself. As a medical professional who has been working with people for over 30 years I have figured what works. I use this plan myself to keep myself at my ideal body weight.

The Loveland Medical Clinic runs the 22dayweightlossprogram.com that is partially based on the ketogenic diet. We have come to the conclusion that this is the most successful model that works for just about everyone. Once people have gone through our program they are able to manage their weight on there own. If you are interested in losing weight go to 22dayweightlossprogram.com.

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5 reasons to lose weight

 

Why bother to lose weight? It is hard to lose weight! I believe most people realize being overweight is not healthy, but they may not know the reasons why. This short post is to give you a couple specific reasons why you should consider losing those extra pounds.

5 reasons to lose weight

The number one cause of death in United States is heart disease. When you are overweight you are more likely to have diabetes and high cholesterol. These are both cardiac risk factors. Specifically, the cholesterol we are concerned about is having a low HDL and high triglycerides. You should have an in-depth cholesterol panel run by your doctor. The two best tests are the cardio IQ from Quest or the NMR from LabCore. These tests will break down your LDL cholesterol into particle sizes and numbers. You would like your particle number to be less than 1000 and your small LDL numbers to be a small as possible.

The second most common cause of death United States is cancer. Several studies have shown a correlation between being overweight and having a higher risk of cancer. Also, people that are not overweight tend to recover from cancer easier. One theory is that cancer cells can only feed on glucose and cancer needs a lot of glucose to expand. So people that reduce the amount of glucose in their system starve the cancer cells. So far that is just a theory

Lower your risk of dementia. Alzheimer’s is now being called diabetes type III. Being overweight and having a high carbohydrate diet leads to insulin resistance which can lead to increased risk of Alzheimer’s. This one is really scary to me. Kaiser Permanente did a study where they measured people’s fatty arms in ages 40 to 45. They found people with the fattest arms were 59% more likely to have dementia when they got older.

Would you like to be happier? There is a correlation between depression and obesity. A recent study of 4600 women found 6.5% had depression with a normal body mass index compared to 25% with the body mass index higher than 35. Once again this is only a correlational study and does not prove cause and effect. One theory is that hormonal changes due to the large quantity of adipose tissues causes problems with neurotransmitters.

Can you believe being leaner will save you money? People that are overweight have more medical problems. In this day and age medical costs are skyrocketing. You will have less medical bills if you don’t have diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and metabolic syndrome. All these chronic diseases go along with being overweight. Talk to your doctor about your weight.

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I stay fit to enjoy the outdoors

There are actually many more reasons to lose weight. I think these five reasons are among the most important. One thing I didn’t mention is that if you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll find most activities easier to do as a leaner person. And if you’re older with younger kids, you will be able to keep up with them easier (as in my case). To be successful in losing weight you need to do it for your own reasons, not to make someone else happy.

 

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The 22dayweightlossprogram.com is extremely successful in helping people lose from 7 to 30 pounds in a 22 day period. This is also successful in taking inches off your waist in a short period of time.Your clothes will fit better and you will feel better about yourself. As a medical professional who has been working with people for over 30 years I have figured what works. I use this plan myself to keep myself at my ideal body weight.

The Ultrasound Solution runs the 22dayweightlossprogram.com that is partially based on the ketogenic diet. We have come to the conclusion that this is the most successful model that works for just about everyone. Once people have gone through our program they are able to manage their weight on there own. If you are interested in losing weight go to 22dayweightlossprogram.com.

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Loveland Weight Loss Programs RTR Day 6

 

Loveland Weight Loss Programs RTR day 6
Route of the last day or Ride the Rockies 2016

Day 6 of Ride the Rockies was going to be an easy  day. It consisted of 51 miles and 2291 feet of climbing with lots of descending . The route went from Estes Park to Ft Collins ending  at the  Odells Brewery. Odells was one of the major sponsors of this ride so of course we would stop there.  Up at 6am , packed , and headed to the local coffee shop. My roommate asked me if I was going to eat anything. I told him “food is overrated”. Had myself a cowboy coffee. I was on my bike by 700 am. I felt really strong for some reason today. Dropped my roommate on the first small climb leaving town and did not see him again till the end. Skipped the first aid station. Stopped at the second aid station for water and to eat a keto bar. Skipped the last aid station. Played cat and mouse with several riders on multiple small climbs. I really felt good. This route followed one of the stages of the Colorado Pro Race from several years ago and was really fun. 

Loveland Weight Loss Programs RTR Day 6

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The end of Ride the Rockies 2016

I got to Odell’s at 930 which was early enough that they were not even serving beer yet. Of course my luggage had not arrived at this point either. Drank some water till 10 am at which point Odell’s started serving beer.  I enjoyed 3  Odells IPA’s which are not exactly light beers. My luggage finally arrived and my wife drove me home around 1 pm.

If you are ever in Ft Collins and want to visit a cool brewery you will love Odells. Here is their link.

I checked my ketones which were  0.4 and my glucose was 75. In case I never explained it your ketones need to be greater than 0.5 in order for you to be in ketosis.  First time being out of ketosis in a week. I think it was a combination of the beers, the ride not being difficult enough, and the previous nights food excess. Using my roommate as a gauge of my strength  I actually got a lot stronger as the week progressed.

 

At home I had one of my favorite meals, 3 eggs with cream cheese, sausage, and guacamole. That meal is a great keto meal. That night I had a no cal margarita and several glasses of wine along with a massive steak and salad. When I checked my ketones and glucose the next day prior to eating ketones were 1.6 and my glucose was 87. Back to my sweet zone.

 

Some observations  about functioning as a keto adapted athlete

  1. The bouillon was an important supplement. I never cramped up . I get cramps at times at home with no exercise and being able to function at this level with no cramping amazes me. I do believe the Magnesium was important as well.
  2. You can wait to eat when you are adapted, but I think you need to eat consistently regardless of whether it is fat or carbs. Pay attention to your protein because you body does need it to replenish your muscles.
  3. It actually was hard to get enough fat in my diet while traveling. It is probably advisable to carry some of your own sources of fat if you are going to be doing and event like this.
  4. Read the menu’s closely. There is so much excess carbs in our diet today that you will get some unless you request no tortillas, no beans, no bread, etc. I want to save my carbs for beer and whiskey or the occasional awesome dessert. Don’t be afraid to ask the waitress for extra guacamole and no tortillas.
  5. Beer is definitely not a keto drink. Whiskey, gin, vodka, tequila will do you better. Red wine is second best. My no cal margarita is tequila, sparkling water, a little lemon juice, and a touch of stevia.
  6. I did not just jump into this experiment. I first went through a period getting my body keto adapted by using a combination of diet and intermittent fasting. It really was painless. When I started exercising endurance wise it took a little bit of time. Patience will reward you with these results. My next long ride is the Tour of Wyoming next month. Lets see if my lessons learned on this tour will help me on the next.

22 Day Weight Loss Program Loveland CO

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The 22dayweightlossprogram.com is extremely successful in helping people lose from 7 to 30 pounds in a 22 day period. This is also successful in taking inches off your waist in a short period of time.Your clothes will fit better and you will feel better about yourself. As a medical professional who has been working with people for over 30 years I have figured what works. I use this plan myself to keep myself at my ideal body weight.

The Ultrasound Solution runs the 22dayweightlossprogram.com that is partially based on the ketogenic diet. We have come to the conclusion that this is the most successful model that works for just about everyone. Once people have gone through our program they are able to manage their weight on there own. If you are interested in losing weight go to 22dayweightlossprogram.com.

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Loveland Weight Loss Programs RTR Day 5

Day 5 of Ride the Rockies was going to be a reasonable  day. It consisted of 49 miles and 4636 feet of climbing . The route went from Grand Lake to Estes Park over the highest pass in the United States.  I had to get up at 4am because of the bus situation.  I made myself a cowboy coffee before I left. I was on my bike by 600 am riding towards  Trail Ridge. I severely overestimated the temperature. While the temperature was reasonable in Fraser , it was freezing cold in Rocky Mountain National Park.  While I physically felt good, it was so cold I was miserable. Couldn’t feel my feet or hands.  I stopped at the first rest stop hoping to find coffee. I feel Ride the  Rockies dropped the ball by not having a vendor with some hot liquids at this stop as the temp was in the 30’s and we were in the shade. Lucky for me following this aid station it was all uphill and I soon warmed up. 

Loveland Weight Loss Programs RTR Day 5

 

Loveland Weight Loss Programs RTR Day 5

I  felt pretty good and just cruised along till I hit the Alpine Visitor center just over 11000ft. The winds on Trail  Ridge were the worst I have ever seen with gusts up to 50 mph. There were multiple times I felt like I was going to be blown off the road. When I got to the Alpine Visitor center I found a sheltered area and waited for them to open so I could get a cup of coffee.  I made a cowboy coffee, had a keto bar, and took a 30 minute break.

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Alpine Visitor Center and Last Pass of the 2016 Ride the Rockies

I descended straight to Estes Park with no breaks. One advantage of being on this road so early is limited traffic. You have to love those 40-50 mph descents.  I felt great when I arrived. My hotel let me check in early at 11am, but my luggage had not caught up yet so I could not check my ketones. Once again lucky I had placed a backpack with the RTR trucks. It just is so important that you clean up as soon as possible and get those salty clothes off.

Ate fajitas at Ed’s Cantina and had a couple of beers. Headed back to the room and our luggage had finally arrived.

 

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Yeah, I blew the keto thing, but it was worth it

I checked my ketones which were 1.9 and my glucose was 80. I was really surprised at my blood sugar as this was post eating and drinking two beers. Did my usual post ride supplements. I continued my taking magnesium and COQ10. I did also do my daily  bouillon cube. Headed out again after a short nap. Lots of beer, whiskey, in the search for a dinner place. Settled on Wild Rose for dinner and had a fantastic jagersnitzel for dinner as well as dessert of ice cream and chocolate brownie.  Take that you keto junkies. Yes, this was a heck of a cheat meal.

I was actually stronger than my roommate for the first time this trip. Once we started climbing on Trail Ridge he never was able to catch me. I did completely blow my low carb regimen in Estes Park. But my feeling is, once your body is keto adapted it knows how to go back and forth and you just won’t bonk like if you are a carbohydrate athlete. Having done this tour five times I know what it feels like to be a carb athlete and I really prefer this keto adaptation. Just remember, I am a recreational athlete and not competing and sprinting. You may need more glycogen stores and carb usage if you are the type of athlete that competes.

 

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The 22dayweightlossprogram.com is extremely successful in helping people lose from 7 to 30 pounds in a 22 day period. This is also successful in taking inches off your waist in a short period of time.Your clothes will fit better and you will feel better about yourself. As a medical professional who has been working with people for over 30 years I have figured what works. I use this plan myself to keep myself at my ideal body weight.

The Ultrasound Solution runs the 22dayweightlossprogram.com that is partially based on the ketogenic diet. We have come to the conclusion that this is the most successful model that works for just about everyone. Once people have gone through our program they are able to manage their weight on there own. If you are interested in losing weight go to 22dayweightlossprogram.com.

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