I read Protein Power years ago. Don't know where my copy is. Looking at my current menus, what modifications would I make exactly to be on Protein Power?
I was reading a lot about South Beach the past 24 hours. I am not much for olive oil on salads. I don't mind using a lowfat Honey Dijon type of dressing, but can't eat them without at least 3 tablespoons of something. I also do like chicken, but totally hate fish. I will eat shellfish, or crab, but South Beach sounds heavy on lean meat (which reminded me of Weight Watcher's.) I can lose on these programs, but can't really live like that. They incorporate grains which are problematic. I do like steaks, pork chops, chicken or turkey with the skin, eggs, mayo, and cheese and a huge variety of LC veggies with butter - though I can use something like Smart Balance. I like some fruits, but can certainly live without having too much in my diet. Some fruits can cause me problems (bananas, grapes, peaches, plums usually worst!) I am OK with berries, apples, and citrus fruits.
Do I sound more like PP than SB? I can't wait to hear what you and JudyNYC think. I know I need to stay on low carb forever, and have no problem doing that. If I thought it would come off eventually doing just what I am doing, I may choose to continue and make minor alterations (lowering calories probably to around 1600 is what I am trying now.) I worry doing this because my fat ratio will be lowered, which definitely isn't Atkin's in a pure sense, but I have to find whatever it is that is going to work.
I am also very interested in carb cycling - possibly alternating a somewhat leaner Atkin's with a protein power menu. I know I have always been against hybrids, but in studying my options, it looks like now this is something I must consider. It sort of reminds me of an interval training workout. I have adapted easily to Atkin's and so I believe I must do something to change things up without destabilizing or aggravating my endocrine issues.
I added in the fat, as per Rosebud's (Atkin's) suggestions. I felt great, but saw no change.
I've reduced training frequency, intensity, and duration - no change.
I have reduced soda consumption and mostly have plain water now. Nothing.
Cut out alcohol.....no change
Greatly reduced cheese (to less than an ounce) daily - nothing.
I am experimenting with calories now. If no change after TOM, then I will try something else. I am also reading Atkin's '72 to see the differences between that and DANDR 2002 for myself.
Who would have thought 15 pounds would be so damn hard!!! Once I fgure it out, I may write a book!!!!
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