I wouldn't under-estimate the stress of interval training, especially if you're low-carbing, because by their anaerobic nature, intervals make a high demand on your glycogen levels, which may be compromised if you're restricting carbs. I do a lot of interval-based training myself, and have done so without problems for years on an IF WOE, but I worked up to my current levels slowly, don't low-carb, and have been fortunate enough never to have had adrenal or other metabolic problems. I've read Sears' book, although I was interval-training for years before this, and in general I think it's pretty sound.
I have to say I'm unconvinced about low-carb diets in combination with training that makes high demands on glycogen, though as ever individual differences and - especially - metabolic adaptation over sufficient time are also factors. What this boils down to, I guess, is that my advice would be to segue into any program like PACE gradually - don't force anything until you see how your body responds to modestly, but steadily, increasing levels of effort. In any case, this is always a good approach to exercise, as people often forget that it's the long-term results that are the goal, not sudden excesses of enthusiasm.
David
I am losing weight ever so slowly and have a long way to go to re-build my strength and flexibility. This is going so slow that I thought I'd share with the group what I'm doing in case anyone has any pointers for me.
A liver specialist recommended I follow a low carb diet but I've since learned there's low carb and then there's low carb. LOL
Looking for a gluten-free version, I happened on to Bee Wilder's candida web site which highlights a low carb/high healthy fat WAP-oriented diet plus a few supplements in a specific ratio based on your height. It mirrors something called the Optimal Diet. I had an incredible improvement in my overall health...no pain or stiffness, very little fatigue, etc. But following her ratios I gained 10 more pounds.
My blood sugar was on the high side so I reduced carbs to almost nothing which still meets Bee's diet requirements. Still no loss but my blood sugar stays within normal ranges now. I reduced protein and had a very slight loss but promptly plateaued.
Next I decided to cut out coconut oil since it is basically from a plant source and is Omega 6. I didn't lose but my side ache (liver) wasn't as pronounced. I then lowered animal fats just a bit and added milk thistle, malic acid and ox bile supplements and lost two pounds.
By following Fast-5 which is calorie reduction plus fasting, my weight has ever so gradually begun to lower and this is with complete rest. I fell three weeks ago and have a nasty concussion and torn ligaments in my wrist. Right now I'm on physical/cognitive rest...not even supposed to be reading...
For diet I'm basically eating meat, eggs, fish and fowl with some cooked veggies or a salad with olive oil between 1 and 5PM. Drinking lots of filtered water, some herbal tea and this morning a cup of decaf. No grains, starches, dairy except for butter, sugar/substitutes/fruit, alcohol, soy, chemicals, etc.
For exercise I started yoga and that was wonderful for me and I plan to return to it. But I would like to know if anyone has an opinion regarding Dr. Al Sears's PACE plan. I've had severe adrenal fatigue in the past and am worried that I might be stressing my adrenals with an intense workout like that.
Thanks much everyone.
Lisa W
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