I think it's very difficult to go from low carb to CAD. Especially after years of being low carb. I was a die-hard low carber for 15 years and I ruined my metabolism because of it. By the end, I had to severely limit my carbs AND calories AND daily exercise and still not see the scale budge. I was exhausted. I took a 6 month diet vacation and then started CAD. I'm seeing the scale go down with MUCH less effort. It's a relief and a savior!

Hi Blenders! I am low carbing now (Atkins induction level), have done so in the past (longest stint was 1 year) and just ran across CAD. So much of it is counterintuitive to me, but I am intrigued enough to get educated about it. Can you elaborate on how low carbing ruined your metabolism? What do you think happened? I'm really curious about the long term metabolic differences between VLC and CAD.

***EDITED to add that I just noticed this thread is older...so anyone else please feel free to chime in if Blenders isn't around!!

She's been quiet of late but will hopefully be logged in soon and see your note. I can't comment because it was Weight Watchers as my diet of choice and yo yo dieting that ruined my metabolism. CALP and portion control via a daily calorie limit is what has helped me lose over 146 to date