[thehhhyips]

Our hunter/gatherer ancestors ate relatively few carbs. The Inuits and American Indians ate practically none. They ran and were more active in a day than we are in a week; even with our exercise programs. I just do not agree that carbs are necessary for endurance.

I was a navy diver, and also did some other grueling things in those years. We had protein requirements back then; and we ate lots of fat too. Foe sustained energy. We never had carb requirements. I tended, in those days, to eat fewer carbs than I did later. I never had a stamina problem then. I once went for four days with no food or water, making my way over some considerable landscape, and although for the first couple of days I was hungry, I was never weak or lacking stamina.

I think we need to look back at our genetic selves more and read less of what "experts" write in magazines. If you get the perception that low carb reduces your endurance, it just might. If you realize what our ancestors ate, and the incredible endurance and power they had, then it probably will not affect you. Perception is often more powerful than reality.

Since I've been on Atkins, I've had very few low blood sugar episodes and much increased endurance, with fewer and smaller hunger pangs if I am forced to miss meals. I just not get the weakness any more. That's just my take on it, but I don't believe that high carb equals endurance any more than low carb does.

Good Luck!