Interesting topic, thanks.

I'm currently body-building, progressive overload style and trying to keep as lean as possible. It's slow going but I'm cool with that.

I've cut down on carbs considerably and am considering going further so your post is pertinent but I'm concerned about lack of energy. On weights day I tend to have some carbs as I beleive(d)? this would boost my performance. When I don't have the carbs the workout is much tougher.

Will that energy return after a couple of weeks/months of sticking with it?