it is a physically impossiblilty to NOT burn fat when you have no carbs

[Dnsvideo]

it is a physically impossiblilty to NOT burn fat when you have no carbs

I found this statement posted on another forum and was curious what your thoughts are?

 

[mugzy]

If your carb intake is zero then I would agree with the statement however it is still possible to put on body fat if you consume excess fat.

 

[Lizard King]

FALSE....

There was something a few years back with people on Atkins gaining weight. Their fat ratios were all screwed up because they thought just because they were not eating carbs they would lose weight. The had replaced their potato chips with pork rinds because the pork rinds have no carbs, the below is based on 1 oz, who the hell eats 1oz of anything!

Pork rinds are a high-fat snack made from the skin, or rind, of a pig. Pork rinds are made by deep-frying the pig skin, cutting it into strips or curls, and seasoning it. Although pork rinds are high in fat, this snack can be suitable for some diets. As with other pork products, pork rinds are rich in protein. As not all nutritional characteristics of pork rinds are beneficial, check product labels closely if you have special nutritional needs.

Calories

Pork rinds are relatively high in calories, as each 1-oz. serving contains 160 calories. This amount comprises 8 percent of the daily recommended intake, based on a 2,000-calorie diet and is slightly less than the amount in other snack foods such as potato chips, which contain 170 calories per 1-oz. serving.

Fat

Because pork rinds are made from the fatty skin of pigs, they are high in fat. Each 1-oz. serving of pork rinds contains 10 g of fat, with 4 g of saturated fat. Pork rinds contain 2 g less fat than potato chips per serving, but that doesn't make these snacks healthy. Each 1-oz. serving of pork rinds provides 25 percent of the American Heart Association's daily suggested limit of saturated fat, which can increase your risk of heart disease.

Protein

Pork rinds are rich in protein, as a 1-oz. serving provides 16 g. This amount is twice the protein that 1 cup of milk contains. Your body needs protein to build and maintain muscle and other vital tissues.

Carbohydrates

Pork rinds contain no carbohydrates, which can make them a suitable alternative to other high-carbohydrate snacks such as pretzels and chips if you're on a low-carbohydrate diet. While low-carbohydrate diets can be effective, you do need to consume a caloric deficit to lose weight.

Cholesterol

In addition to being high in fat, pork rinds are high in cholesterol, another factor that can be problematic for your cardiovascular health. A 1-oz. serving of pork rinds contains 20 mg of cholesterol, 10 percent of the daily recommended limit. Too much cholesterol may increase your risk of heart disease.
Sodium

Pork rinds are rich in sodium, with 540 mg in each serving. This amount comprises 23 percent of the daily suggested intake of 2,300 mg. Too much sodium can promote increased blood pressure and water retention

 

[TODAY]

When deeply ketogenic, the body will burn free fatty acids and ketones (which are largely lipid-derived) preferentially, but will also be producing glucose from proteins via gluconeogenesis.

In a nutshell, that statement is pretty misleading, if not outright false.

 

[upstatetank]

Bah. If you eatin aboove maintenance calories you're going to put on weight regardless if no carbs or not. That being said, my body responds VERY well to cyclical keto (been on for 3 months) and in terms of burning fat has been the best for results ive tried.

 

[biguglynewf]

Apples and oranges fellas. People trying to apply too many thoughts here all in one swoop.

zero carbs will mean the body will be forced to use ffa's as the body's main fuel source. As long as protein isn't overly high there won't be much if any glucose available to dump. Therefore yes.....you are burning fat. Thus rendering the statement true.

however some will understand this as the inability to gain body fat. Which is not true. Eat in a caloric surplus and you will gain. how much depends on what you're doing and how much over eating is going on.

 

[PillarofBalance]

Burning fat doesn't quite translate to getting lean. In a ketogenic state you burn fat for energy. Just like you do in a non ketogenic state.

You can still add fat faster than its used.

Moral of the story - all energy systems are on all the time. Just at varying levels.