That's not a theory, that's an obvious misunderstanding. Fat = FAT.

That's not a theory, that's an obvious misunderstanding. Fat = FAT.

Exactly, fat = stored carbohydrates.

Intake posted above, same as week one with little variation.
Checked glucometer 2-3 hours after small high fat meal and the addition of glucose disposal agents like ALA, vanadyl, and CP. I even thought about using Glucophage, but after researching the method of how it helps type 2 diabetics, I realize it is not a glucose disposal agent but rather it blocks the signal to the liver to slow down the release of glycogen.
Keto strips never turned from tan, checked often. It was very frustrating to actually have a higher Blood glucose level than the day before, even with morning cardio.
I understand gluconeogenesis, that's why the diet is very high fat. It works because of the low conversion to glucose...10%. I'm also well versed in diabetes type 1 and 2 and how insulin works to store glucose, and glucagon to release triglycerides to be used as ketones for fuel.

I'm going to wait another couple of weeks and try again. Part of the problem, I understand, is due to my very high insulin sensitivity. Imagine, complaining about something positive. My body tries to block the "starvation" signal it thinks it's getting. In reality, it's getting fuel, just not the high octane...glucose. I promise to post updates when applicable to maybe help others here.
I'm grateful to anyone who offers suggestions, that's what this board is about. I usually don't post questions unless I am completely out of ideas (such as this). Maybe I can hire a psychic to call Duchaine up from the dead.

This diet is very strict. Ketosis has to be acheived in 2-3 days. Food intake of high fat and moderate protein will not affect blood glucose levels after you hit ketosis which is <50 BGL, because the brain will shift to using ketones and NOT glucose. This sounds hard to believe, but it isn't. This holds true as long as carbs are less than 3% of total maintenance intake.
It's sort of like pulling the string of a compound bow, you pull harder and harder until you get past the breaking point...then it gets real easy and stays that way even if you let up slightly (can't think of any other analogy).
In ketosis, the body starts to cruise a little and accepts the food without the conversion to glucose due in part to insulin/glucagon shifting and the release of triglycerides. The body will NOT steal muscle glycogen nor amino acids for survival feeding, ketones are fine.
This is the reason I stopped for now. Without acheiving ketosis on schedule, not only am I eating unhealthy, but sooner or later the body will take muscle glycogen. It hasn't reached that breaking point to shift toward ketones. Basically, time to recharge the liver with glucose. I've been eating back to normal for a week now. Enjoying an occasional slice of pizza and some ice cream.

I'm at work right now, so I can't check my journal. I do remember eating about 2000-2200 calories on day 1 and 2, carbs almost 0 (< 4 gms). Day 3 carbs <12 gms. calories about the same.
Carb up begins on day 5 evening right after a slight blood glucose increase to take you above the ketosis threshold then the full body depletion workout to use up any remaining available muscle glycogen. You then overload the body with 2 hour feedings of very high carb/protein liquid meals. Kind of like a post-workout meal feeding frenzy.
Day 6, and part of day 7 is also high carb, but regular food.
Don't get me wrong, I did great on the week of the diet. Like I said everything went like clockwork, good results as well.
Today, (Sunday 7/13) at 6 pm I am trying it again. I will post stats every few days.

I have checked McDonalds pages. Here is a quote from his log.

"Dan discusses cool toys like Ketostix and glucometers and tells us how to use them to chart progress. Pasquale mentions neither. However, before you run out
to your pharmacy, let me tell you, even in deep ketosis, my glucometer
has never shown me below about 70 blood glucose. And, you almost
can't not be in ketosis after 3 days without carbs assuming you train
even half-heartedly so the Ketostix are just something cool to piss on."

As a Firefighter/EMT, I have a hard time believing that a glucometer at 70 is showing a grossly inaccurate reading unless your glucometer is not calibrated correctly. McDonald states that it is almost impossible to not be in ketosis after 3 days without carbs.
I DISAGREE, you have to consider several factors: Protein will convert to glucose at about 58% total conversion. 1000 protein calories can convert to 600 glucose calories and store as liver glycogen or stay bloodborne.
Also, prior to ketosis, muscle glycogen can release and be utilized as blood glucose. This is why you have to get into ketosis as quickly as possible so that muscle stores are not given up.

Even if his theory is correct, it certainly isn't the same for everyone. The other factor is this, I used some ketosticks as a backup. Neither the ketostick nor the glucometer gave any indication of ketosis. One can argue that excess ketones are not available for measurement, but they were on week one.
Overall, I felt different in week 2 than in week one. So I'm using that as an indicator as well.
Another thing, like I stated earlier. I am extremely insulin sensitive. This is only a bad thing if your shooting for severe hypoglycemia (ketogenic diet). This is probably working against me as well.
I'm starting Bodyopus again tonight with all the same supps. I will post my progress. This time I will be doing some additional cardio on day 2 and 3 to drain available glycogen.
I will keep you informed.

I did have good results for 1 week of BodyOpus, body fat is right around 10% maybe just under. I base this on previous measurements (3-4 years ago) and that my lean mass was about 175 lbs. at the time. I figure I had to add at least a couple of pounds of muscle since then.
As far as drugs go...you can do well without them. I did the Isocaloric diet in 97 for the EAS competition in Muscle Media. I was at 5% BF, but it is hard to maintain lean mass while eating this way. Furthermore, I reiterate, I am a public servant and like my job.

Metformin (Glucophage) does not cause Hypoglycemia. It also works by signaling the liver to produce less glucose, this does not mean that blood glucose levels will drop. Only that it trys to prevent "high glucose" while fasting (between meals). Type 2 diabetics are very insulin resistant. Glucophage tells the liver what it can't sense on its own, that glucose production is not needed.

I did find this info- http://health.howstuffworks.com/how-to-manage-your-diabetes-care4.htm
Start reading at "Biguanides". It explains the action of Glucoplage fairly well.

I certainly appreciate all the input. As usual, I try to contribute back as much as possible. I don't spend as much time on this site as previously because of work/family. I am however, a good customer to the store. I check back here a few times/week.
Thanks again. Keep looking here for updates to MY BodyOpus.