Study on Fat utilization done in the 90s

Are you talking about Keotosis?

If so, look in the "Nutrition" thread here on BT-there's alot of knowledge there.

I find myself very fascinated by your apparent obsession with this topic.  Why are you so determined to deviate from proven nutrition practices?

You're welcome.

I have a client who had gastric bypass 7 years ago who has issues with sugar crashes on gels and sports drink for fueling.  We experimented with different fuels, and eventually found that she does very well using baby food packs like this:

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I would suggest trying things like this before olive oil.

I'm not sure about starving yourself of carbs per say, but the body can adapt and adjust to just about anything. Look up Bob Seebohar. He has a book(s) discussing similar ideas of getting your body to use a larger % of fat stores for energy over time and at higher intensities. It's good stuff.

Just to add to what TJ is saying, two of Bob's best-known books are "Metabolic Efficiency Training" and "Nutrition Periodization for Endurance Athletes".

To add to TJ and Don's list...check out Peter Attia's website.  I'll also link an interesting podcast that Dr. Attia did with Ben Greenfield.

http://www./2012/04/exercise-on-low-carbohydrate-diet/

I'm someone who is going to buck the traditional trend and see if you can execute a triathlon on a keto diet.  The diet has helped me lose weight and I feel really energetic/healthy doing it.  If you think about it, any endurance race that you participate in shouldn't be a result that surprises you.  You know what your swim pace, bike pace, and run pace are during training...your job is to execute that on race day.  If your body is comfortable with low carb fueling during your training, then there shouldn't be any reason it can't work on race day.  We all know that going out too fast is a recipe for potential bonking...so the way I see it, doing low carb fueling is yet another method to ensure you stay within yourself.

Potato and rice are both good starchy sources of carbs... both are a good place to start if you're looking for something natural that isn't sugary and is easy to digest.

Boil small red potatoes, peel, roll them in a little olive oil and something salty - parmesan cheese or whatever.  Wrap in aluminum foil and you have a good snack for long rides.