protein power vs atkins

Cindyn · 03-24-2005, 08:34 AM

What is the difference in these two. any one have any luck on protein power plan. I have done them all except this. ONly plan I lost on was Michael Thurmans 6 week body make over but I nearly starved to death. Did lose 27 pounds in 2 months. No salt, dairy, red meat, very very limited..no salad dressing...no wonder I lost!!!

JuliaL · 03-24-2005, 08:36 AM

Cindy - I've read the Protein Power book and I think the only similarities in PP and Atkins are that both are low carb/higher protein eating plans. Atkins focuses on a very low carb approach where you gradually increase the carbs as you go through the phases, and PP focuses on eating the right amount of protein for your age/size/activity level. Atkins is what worked for me for losing weight, but now that I'm maintaining I'm eating more along the lines of a Protein Power diet (high protein/lower fat).

Have you read either of the books?

Cindyn · 03-24-2005, 10:19 AM

I own, atkins, pp, sommers, lean for life, carb addicts...I am not sure what my problem is or what one I will lose on. Oh I also have south beach!! I lost a little on atkins but it had too much fat for me.

I am in a definate funk!!!

JuliaL · 03-24-2005, 11:06 AM

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I own, atkins, pp, sommers, lean for life, carb addicts...I am not sure what my problem is or what one I will lose on. Oh I also have south beach!!

I don't mean to a smarty pants, but have you read all of those? Is there one that makes more sense to you than another? You have to find what works for you and then do it right - stick to it to get results. Julia

RubyJ · 03-25-2005, 04:39 PM

I'm following Protein Power and I like it.
It is very similar to Atkins, slightly higher in carbs at first (30 instead of 20) and is a little more liberal as far as fruit goes. It is not low fat.
I like "Protein Power LifePlan" better than the original "Protein Power" book. It has good info for anyone following a low carb WOE, explains why low carb works, cholesterol, and why fat is necessary for health.

I agree with Julia that the best thing is to research and choose a plan that makes sense to you. Then commit to it for at least a few months before deciding if it is the one you want to continue with.

jezzie · 03-26-2005, 04:13 AM

I think Protein Power did the best job of explaining low carb ... but I prefer losing with Dr. Atkins. It's simple and effective.

I will incorporate some of Dr. Schwarzbeins principles into my maintenance plan someday. (Along with higher carb Dr. Weil.)

~jezzie

03-24-2005, 08:34 AM	#1
Cindyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 378 Gallery: Cindyn Stats: 283/249.0/185 Start Date: 9/11/06	protein power vs atkins What is the difference in these two. any one have any luck on protein power plan. I have done them all except this. ONly plan I lost on was Michael Thurmans 6 week body make over but I nearly starved to death. Did lose 27 pounds in 2 months. No salt, dairy, red meat, very very limited..no salad dressing...no wonder I lost!!!

03-24-2005, 08:36 AM	#2
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,212 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Cindy - I've read the Protein Power book and I think the only similarities in PP and Atkins are that both are low carb/higher protein eating plans. Atkins focuses on a very low carb approach where you gradually increase the carbs as you go through the phases, and PP focuses on eating the right amount of protein for your age/size/activity level. Atkins is what worked for me for losing weight, but now that I'm maintaining I'm eating more along the lines of a Protein Power diet (high protein/lower fat). Have you read either of the books? __________________ *"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon." -Denis Waitley*

03-25-2005, 04:39 PM	#5
RubyJ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,578 Gallery: RubyJ Stats: 205/168/130ish WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Febuary 2004	I'm following Protein Power and I like it. It is very similar to Atkins, slightly higher in carbs at first (30 instead of 20) and is a little more liberal as far as fruit goes. It is not low fat. I like "Protein Power LifePlan" better than the original "Protein Power" book. It has good info for anyone following a low carb WOE, explains why low carb works, cholesterol, and why fat is necessary for health. I agree with Julia that the best thing is to research and choose a plan that makes sense to you. Then commit to it for at least a few months before deciding if it is the one you want to continue with. __________________ "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." Martin Luther King Jr. 1963 "Blood brothers in the stormy night with a vow to defend, No retreat, baby, No surrender" (from No Surrender by Bruce Springsteen)

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03-24-2005, 10:19 AM	#3
Cindyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 378 Gallery: Cindyn Stats: 283/249.0/185 Start Date: 9/11/06	I own, atkins, pp, sommers, lean for life, carb addicts...I am not sure what my problem is or what one I will lose on. Oh I also have south beach!! I lost a little on atkins but it had too much fat for me. I am in a definate funk!!!

03-26-2005, 04:13 AM	#6
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 37,200 Blog Entries: 77 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: YOU:on a Diet - Dr. Oz Start Date: 04/22/07 - lightbulb; started YOU forthwith	I think Protein Power did the best job of explaining low carb ... but I prefer losing with Dr. Atkins. It's simple and effective. I will incorporate some of Dr. Schwarzbeins principles into my maintenance plan someday. (Along with higher carb Dr. Weil.) ~jezzie