Welcome to another episode of The Matter Over Mind Experience
I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
This episode is Q & A 6
I will answer 5 questions from listeners & followers who emailed or sent me a DM
If you have questions about health, fitness & fat-loss, feel free to email me @ narado@zecohealth.com or DM on my IG @zecohealth
Let’s begin
Question1-
So super confused. Can I still do keto to lose the weight ( this is the only success that I have ever had loosing) and then go into the metabolic flexibility to maintain?
There is a lot of confusion around this. There is much more to losing weight than just a calorie deficit.
Keto is not necessarily bad if done under the care of an expert, in fact our ancestors would cycle in and out of ketosis based on the availability of food. I.e in ketosis during cold weather when food is less available.
Even though ketosis can be a tool, you don’t have to be in ketosis to lose weight.
Our bodies use enzymes to break down fats and carbs (as described in the video). When you eat a high fat diet (keto diet) your body will downregulate the ability to burn carbs and vice versa.
Being metabolically flexible means that you will have enough enzymes to break down fats and carbs. Which is the sweet spot.
Question2–
Is it true that with keto because you are shedding lots of water weight with the loss of carbs, however if you don’t keep it up you’re bound to put some weight back on?
Keto can be a tool for weight-loss and you can burn a lot of fat if done under an expert. I have coached many clients who have lost over 50 pounds of fat. (Remember the definition of keto is burning fat for energy)
I don’t keep them in ketosis for too long and cycle in carbs as needed. The problem isn’t ketosis, but most people do not know how to properly implement it.
Lumen is a fantastic tool for individuals who do not understand how to cycle ketosis to maintain fat & carb burning capabilities.
Question3-
Hello, I’m supposed to eat 175 grams of protein per day. But I saw somewhere that the body can only deal with 25g of protein at a time, and the rest is converted into glucose. Is this true? If yes, then how can I achieve my 175 grams goal while eating 3 times a day?
Optimal amount of protein depends on many factors i.e how much protease your body has to break down protein well, how active you are etc.
I eat about 250 grams of protein a day and usually over 50 grams per meal. Keep in mind that I am athletic and train very intensely.
For the general person 30 to 40 grams per meal is enough. However, a way to tell is how you feel after you eat. If you feel sluggish then you are more likely overeating. So, you can play with that.
Question4-
I’m still trying to figure all this out. I had spaghetti for dinner. Saved my carbs for the day and used them here. Why am I always in “fat burn?” Why doesn’t a plate of pasta lead to carb burn?
The human body uses enzymes to break down fats & carbs . Most humans have more carb burning enzymes.
This can change over time, for example if you have been on a low carb, high fat diet for a while longer, your body will create more lipase and other enzymes to break down fats, while less amylase and other enzymes to break down carbs.
Over time as Lumen gives you more high carb and boost days, your body should create more amylase, leading to better carb burn. For most people this is a much easier transition than switching from carb burn to fat burning.
When this happens your metabolism will become flexible, allowing you to switch between fats & carbs as needed.
