wrist injury..... !!! please help!

[gurveer1992]

hi guys.

im currently cutting and on a keto diet...i carb up one day a week and other 6 days under 10 grams of carbs... im running a 600calorie deficit too...

unfortunately i have sprained my wrist and probably cant do any upper body workout for 2 weeks..

should i carry on with the diet and low intensity cardio or will that cause my body to burn muscle???

its soo frustrating picking up injuries!!!

looking forward to ur replies

[Silvance1]

If you're on the keto diet, as long as you're taking in enough fat, you shouldn't have to worry too much about losing muscle. That's the entire basis of the keto diet. From what I've heard, if you drop off of it, even for a day, it's rough trying to get back into it, but I've never gone full keto, only paleo.

[divinations]

Getting injured on a cut (well, any time) is frustrating. I am dealing with a lingering elbow injury myself, know that feel. As long as you take in enough protein you shouldn't lose much muscle.

[ME3030]

hi guys.

im currently cutting and on a keto diet...i carb up one day a week and other 6 days under 10 grams of carbs... im running a 600calorie deficit too...

unfortunately i have sprained my wrist and probably cant do any upper body workout for 2 weeks..

should i carry on with the diet and low intensity cardio or will that cause my body to burn muscle???

its soo frustrating picking up injuries!!!

looking forward to ur replies

Sounds like a perfect time to do some legs and core exercises that too many people are neglecting. Take it slow with the wrist and start light or wrap it up to support. Re-injuring it by going hard again too soon has been a problem for me with my shoulder in the past. Good luck with the recovery.

[gurveer1992]

Thanks guys, some great advice

[Sdorgo]

your 143, you dont really have much more to lose, but now would be a great time to do legs! good luck!

[softpounder]

Thanks guys, some great advice

Actually, when you're on an injury. I'd actually eat really close to maintenance. If you're going to keep on cutting with minimal exercise, you'll lose more muscle.

Well you can still do Squats with the Safety Squat Bar, Hack Squats, Leg Presses, Hamstring Curls, etc (the list goes on).

I understand fully your frustration as injuries get in our way to achieve our goals.

Have a good recovery!

[gurveer1992]

its sooo annoying mate, hate injuries...by the way guys...i dont body build, im just cutting cause ive never seen my abs :P im a semi-pro cricketer...i train to maintain muscle...most of my training is cricket based and cardio due to cricket..

p.s im not 143lbs haha i last updated it on 2010 LOL

loving the advise and support...im going to carry on with the diet and train my legs and core...hopefully start lifting properly in 2 weeks.

cheers peep....keep up the good work