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Originally Posted by LaHoneysuckle71037
I just started IP last week. First low carb diet I have been on even though I have had PCOS for years. I have always been wary of them. So far I'm doing okay on this one, but have some questions. I'm not officially buying the food, but have substituted similar products that are widely available. I understand you are not supposed to exercise during the first phase of IP. Why is that?
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The total caloric intake on IP is pretty low...so your body needs to adjust...but also this is a "muscle sparing and fat burning protocol." The idea is to burn fat which is more readily available in us when we need to lose weight. there is just enough carb to "run" your engine in this diet with out turning excess into more fat..and the amount of protein you're eating will replace and preserve your muscle mass so running your engine doesn't start to burn your existing muscle.
After a while light exercise is OK...but some folks might notice a slowdown of the weight loss. Each person will need to go slow with "when and how much" to add.
Work with your IP specialist or counselor/ coach...or Dr. on when to start and the duration and exertion effort level that is best.