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Want some opinions on my plan.

I have a basic plan and I want a second opinion on it. My plan is as follows; 5-1-1 5 days mon-fri fasting (water, black coffee, electrolytes, maybe a multivitamin if I can find the right one) 1 day clean keto (meat and veg) 1 day less clean keto (same as above, including some bacon and snacks to sate cravings) I would still stay below maintenance on weekends, likely still doing a restricted window, but I have a few questions. Firstly, can I still exercise as normal during the fasting days? I basically only walk, cycle, and lift. What would an ideal macro breakdown be to stay in ketosis on weekends? Would sucralose sweetened drinks knock me out of ketosis on weekends, and if so would it take longer to get back? (Thinking Diet Coke) Any general tips and opinions would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Technically, a diet coke or two in a few days won’t hurt you in any way but doing it consistently can eventually cause an insulin spike. What you said sounds good otherwise. Generally, it’s fine to exercise fasted but stop if you start to feel bad at any point. To keep ketosis moving, limit the quick burning carbs as much as you can. Also, although even 1 calorie technically breaks a fast, I’ve found up to 20-30 has no real effect on the benefits and probably doesn’t break a fast in practice, unless it’s candy or something. It’s worth it if your electrolyte source has some calories. That’s very important. Maybe also take a multi-vitamin.

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Hey, that’s what I do. I feel blah on my second day of fasting so I usually do nothing that day besides work,then feel great the next day. I would base your exercise on how you feel that day. For keto macros, just make sure you get enough protein and limit your carbs to less then 20.

Broke my fast last night but had my meal over 4 hours to make it easier on my stomach. Down 3 pounds from the m-f fast after refeeding keto style.