Protein Power

bebamom · 11-23-2005, 10:12 AM

Does anyone here do the Protein Power plan? If you do, how is it different from Atkins?

lalabella · 11-23-2005, 12:59 PM

It is very similar! It is a great book, with lots of addition scientific explanation of the benefits of a low carb lifestyle. I remember the basics to be 1) make sure you get enough protein for your body and 2) stay at or below 10g of carbs per meal (30 or so per day).

I lent my book out... Hmmm... I should re-read it.

The authors of Protein Power have a weblog which is chock full of updated info and articles/commentary. Dr. Michael Eades: http://blog.proteinpower.com/drmike/
and his wife Dr. Mary Dan Eades: http://blog.proteinpower.com/drmd/ (with more recipes and stuff)...

Hope this helps.

DiamondDeb · 11-23-2005, 05:35 PM

Protein Power is a great plan! I followed it for a year, tweaked for BFL for another 5 months. Lost about 100 lbs. I loved it & had no problems sticking to plan. I never once went off plan the entire time I was on it.

I believe it is actually 40g net is you add the optional snacks. I used 30g.

PP does not have induction and you never have to give up fruit. You have a minimum protein requirement based on LBM. A lot of people who find Atkins too limiting find great success with Protein Power. I never considered doing Atkins myself. It sounded extremely limiting to me when I heard about it.

Protein Power is sometimes called the thinking man's diet.

kaisergirl · 11-23-2005, 05:41 PM

Protein Power is some great reading!!! LOTS of valuable information in the book, even if you don't follow the plan. A definite must have IMO.

DiamondDeb · 11-23-2005, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisergirl

Protein Power is some great reading!!! LOTS of valuable information in the book, even if you don't follow the plan. A definite must have IMO.

I agree. The LifePlan book, especially, is filled with great health information regardless of ones WOE.

lalabella · 11-23-2005, 07:47 PM

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protein power, and yes I agree, it is the thinking man's WOL.

when i read protein power, i realized that low carb truly is the right way to eat... the healthiest and most logical... I learned so much.

Charski · 11-23-2005, 07:53 PM

The Drs. Eades have a cooking show, Low Carb Cookworx, that DH and I LOVE to watch - not only are their recipes great, but they go into detail about which oils are best to use and why, what antioxidants are in which foods, etc. I think they are great.

Char

gary meyer · 11-24-2005, 08:36 AM

i beg to didder , protein power has phase one which very similar to atkins induction. gary

DiamondDeb · 11-24-2005, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gary meyer

i beg to didder , protein power has phase one which very similar to atkins induction. gary

Phase one is what we have described above. Never seemed like induction to me.

bebamom · 11-24-2005, 09:18 AM

thanks for the info - I think I will go out and get the PPLP book

11-23-2005, 10:12 AM	#1
bebamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 60 Gallery: bebamom	Protein Power Does anyone here do the Protein Power plan? If you do, how is it different from Atkins?

11-23-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
lalabella MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,651 Gallery: lalabella Stats: 269/249/160-ish 5'9" Start Date: restart Oct 08	It is very similar! It is a great book, with lots of addition scientific explanation of the benefits of a low carb lifestyle. I remember the basics to be 1) make sure you get enough protein for your body and 2) stay at or below 10g of carbs per meal (30 or so per day). I lent my book out... Hmmm... I should re-read it. The authors of Protein Power have a weblog which is chock full of updated info and articles/commentary. Dr. Michael Eades: http://blog.proteinpower.com/drmike/ and his wife Dr. Mary Dan Eades: http://blog.proteinpower.com/drmd/ (with more recipes and stuff)... Hope this helps. __________________ bella 270 268 266 264 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 248 247 246 244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200 198 196 194 192 190 188 186 184 182 180 178 176 174 172 170 "When I lay my head on the pillow at night, I can say 'I was a decent person today'. That's when I feel beautiful." -- Drew Barrymore

11-23-2005, 05:35 PM	#3
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 40,588 Gallery: DiamondDeb WOE: Custom	Protein Power is a great plan! I followed it for a year, tweaked for BFL for another 5 months. Lost about 100 lbs. I loved it & had no problems sticking to plan. I never once went off plan the entire time I was on it. I believe it is actually 40g net is you add the optional snacks. I used 30g. PP does not have induction and you never have to give up fruit. You have a minimum protein requirement based on LBM. A lot of people who find Atkins too limiting find great success with Protein Power. I never considered doing Atkins myself. It sounded extremely limiting to me when I heard about it. Protein Power is sometimes called the thinking man's diet. __________________ The challenge for western scientists is to develop a holistic science to help revitalize all kinds of non-corporate sustainable agriculture and holistic medicine that can truly bring food security and health to the world. ~ Dr. Mae-Wan Ho

11-24-2005, 08:36 AM	#8
gary meyer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: plover,wi Posts: 365 Gallery: gary meyer	phase one i beg to didder , protein power has phase one which very similar to atkins induction. gary

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11-23-2005, 05:41 PM	#4
kaisergirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 1,765 Gallery: kaisergirl Stats: 152~176 (pregnancy)~ 133~130 5'3 WOE: Atkins/low cal Start Date: Jan. 2003	Protein Power is some great reading!!! LOTS of valuable information in the book, even if you don't follow the plan. A definite must have IMO.

11-23-2005, 07:47 PM	#6
lalabella MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,651 Gallery: lalabella Stats: 269/249/160-ish 5'9" Start Date: restart Oct 08	i protein power, and yes I agree, it is the thinking man's WOL. when i read protein power, i realized that low carb truly is the right way to eat... the healthiest and most logical... I learned so much.

11-23-2005, 07:53 PM	#7
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 10,310 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	The Drs. Eades have a cooking show, Low Carb Cookworx, that DH and I LOVE to watch - not only are their recipes great, but they go into detail about which oils are best to use and why, what antioxidants are in which foods, etc. I think they are great. Char

11-24-2005, 09:18 AM	#10
bebamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 60 Gallery: bebamom	thanks for the info - I think I will go out and get the PPLP book