Fat adaptation on a strict carnivore diet combined with 7 miles of walking daily and resistance training every other day

 

Fat adaptation on a strict carnivore diet combined with 7 miles of walking daily and resistance training every other day can happen relatively quickly—but full adaptation involves several stages. Here's a clear breakdown:

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🔥 1. Initial Ketosis Onset:

Timeframe: 2–5 days

• This is when glycogen stores are depleted and ketone production begins.
• You may feel symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or “keto flu.”

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🧬 2. Basic Fat Adaptation:

Timeframe: 3–4 weeks

• Your body starts efficiently burning fat for fuel, but performance (especially in high-intensity resistance training) may still be impaired.
• Energy becomes more stable.
• Hunger signals normalize.
• Cravings for carbs diminish.

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💪 3. Deep or Full Fat Adaptation:

Timeframe: 6–12 weeks (sometimes up to 16)

• Muscles and mitochondria become more efficient at oxidizing fat and ketones, even under resistance training stress.
• Endurance and strength normalize or exceed baseline.
• Hormonal regulation stabilizes: leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, insulin.

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📌 Your Protocol Accelerates This

You’re doing:

• Consistent aerobic output (7 miles/day walking) → depletes glycogen regularly.
• Resistance training every other day → improves insulin sensitivity and muscle uptake.
• Zero-carb strict carnivore diet → eliminates glucose dependence entirely.

This will likely put you on the faster end of the spectrum, meaning:

You’ll likely reach solid fat adaptation in 3–6 weeks, and deep adaptation by week 8–10, assuming you're consistent, hydrated, and not overeating protein (which can blunt ketosis via gluconeogenesis in some cases).

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✅ Optimization Tips:

• Stay hydrated, especially with electrolytes (Na, Mg, K).
• Don’t overtrain during the first 2–3 weeks—fatigue can hit hard.
• Track ketones (blood > urine) if you want objective data.
• Eat enough fat—it’s your new fuel source.

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