CAD/CALP vs. Protein Power vs. Atkins

bebamom · 12-18-2005, 12:59 PM

I have now tried all three and I seem to have problems with all of them - With CAD/CALP, I had tremendous problems with cravings and actually went on a carb binge for a few days - With Protein Power, I can't seem to lose any weight - it is almost like it is too much food for me to eat ( I am supposed to be eating 40 grams of protein/meal, and when I up my carbs, I can't lose any weight) - With Atkins, I am SO tired all the time, I feel like giving up - I still need to lose about 50 lbs. more - Has anyone had any of these problems? Any advice? I really don't want to gain back the 35# I have lost over the past year, but I am really discouraged. (Weight Watchers is NOT an option, I was starving on that plan and I truly believe that it is a poor option for people that are trying NOT to become diabetic)

CarolinaRocker · 12-18-2005, 01:29 PM

I havent tried any of them but Atkins. How long did you do Atkins? Were you taking vitamins and eating enough carbohydrates?

bebamom · 12-18-2005, 01:42 PM

I was on Atkins for the better part of a year - that's how I lost the 35# - I take my vits faithfully and I was averaging around 20 - 25 carbs/ day - any more than that and I don't lose, but if I stay at 20 - 25 carbs then I am really tired and listless. It really is driving me batty.

CarolinaRocker · 12-18-2005, 01:53 PM

hmmmmmmmm. I havent got a clue! Sorry. I feel great eating low carb. I cant really say I do Atkins because Im not strict but its based on Atkins.

Have you asked your doctor about being tired like that. Maybe you need some Iron or something. Also how long do you go with out losing while doing low carb? Do you keep it simple and close to natural or do you use products?

moonstruck · 12-18-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bebamom

I have now tried all three and I seem to have problems with all of them - With CAD/CALP, I had tremendous problems with cravings and actually went on a carb binge for a few days - With Protein Power, I can't seem to lose any weight - it is almost like it is too much food for me to eat ( I am supposed to be eating 40 grams of protein/meal, and when I up my carbs, I can't lose any weight) - With Atkins, I am SO tired all the time, I feel like giving up - I still need to lose about 50 lbs. more - Has anyone had any of these problems? Any advice? I really don't want to gain back the 35# I have lost over the past year, but I am really discouraged. (Weight Watchers is NOT an option, I was starving on that plan and I truly believe that it is a poor option for people that are trying NOT to become diabetic)

Hello there. Have you looked into the South Beach Diet (even though it's not a diet)? It's not low fat or low carb, but low glycemic index foods - the "right fats" and "right carbs." I did WW three years ago and lost 31 pounds in six months and was never hungry. I bought the South Beach book after a friend of mine told me she lost 12 pounds in 30 days. I did it for 2 1/2 weeks the summer, 2004 and lost 7 pounds - so I know it works. I feel energetic and don't have cravings. The book makes so much sense to me and I'm re-reading it now.

I prefer not to go back to WW because I got tired of counting points and they never taught me how to eliminate the "white stuff." Good luck to you!!!

Caly1 · 12-18-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bebamom

I was on Atkins for the better part of a year - that's how I lost the 35# - I take my vits faithfully and I was averaging around 20 - 25 carbs/ day - any more than that and I don't lose, but if I stay at 20 - 25 carbs then I am really tired and listless. It really is driving me batty.

Have you talked to your Dr. about this. To me that doesnt seem normal for an Atkins diet. Maybe your body is deficient in something that your supplements are not providing.

jezzie · 12-19-2005, 03:31 AM

I agree with Caly. Your doc order a simple bloodtest.

We have a tendency to obscure the forest of simple joys
with the trees of problems. - Christiane Collange

Meyer · 12-19-2005, 09:41 AM

Yep, complete blood count and a chem panel!

fawnmarie · 12-19-2005, 01:00 PM

You might want to try carb cycling - which is like a reward meal every 3 - 5 days instead of every night - might be a compromise between Atkins and CAD.

Or you could drop below 30 grams on Protein Power and see if that doesn't work better? Or cycle Atkins days with PP days?

12-18-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
bebamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 60 Gallery: bebamom	CAD/CALP vs. Protein Power vs. Atkins I have now tried all three and I seem to have problems with all of them - With CAD/CALP, I had tremendous problems with cravings and actually went on a carb binge for a few days - With Protein Power, I can't seem to lose any weight - it is almost like it is too much food for me to eat ( I am supposed to be eating 40 grams of protein/meal, and when I up my carbs, I can't lose any weight) - With Atkins, I am SO tired all the time, I feel like giving up - I still need to lose about 50 lbs. more - Has anyone had any of these problems? Any advice? I really don't want to gain back the 35# I have lost over the past year, but I am really discouraged. (Weight Watchers is NOT an option, I was starving on that plan and I truly believe that it is a poor option for people that are trying NOT to become diabetic)

12-18-2005, 01:53 PM	#4
CarolinaRocker Sugar High Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crazy Town Posts: 39,396 Gallery: CarolinaRocker Stats: - 24! WOE: LowCarb 7-21-08	hmmmmmmmm. I havent got a clue! Sorry. I feel great eating low carb. I cant really say I do Atkins because Im not strict but its based on Atkins. Have you asked your doctor about being tired like that. Maybe you need some Iron or something. Also how long do you go with out losing while doing low carb? Do you keep it simple and close to natural or do you use products? Last edited by CarolinaRocker : 12-18-2005 at 01:58 PM.

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12-18-2005, 01:29 PM	#2
CarolinaRocker Sugar High Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crazy Town Posts: 39,396 Gallery: CarolinaRocker Stats: - 24! WOE: LowCarb 7-21-08	I havent tried any of them but Atkins. How long did you do Atkins? Were you taking vitamins and eating enough carbohydrates?

12-18-2005, 01:42 PM	#3
bebamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 60 Gallery: bebamom	I was on Atkins for the better part of a year - that's how I lost the 35# - I take my vits faithfully and I was averaging around 20 - 25 carbs/ day - any more than that and I don't lose, but if I stay at 20 - 25 carbs then I am really tired and listless. It really is driving me batty.

12-19-2005, 03:31 AM	#7
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 agree with Caly. Your doc order a simple bloodtest. We have a tendency to obscure the forest of simple joys with the trees of problems. - Christiane Collange

12-19-2005, 09:41 AM	#8
Meyer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 2,404 Gallery: Meyer Stats: goal met 6/25/05 WOE: Moderate Carbs	Yep, complete blood count and a chem panel!

12-19-2005, 01:00 PM	#9
fawnmarie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Florida XP Posts: 384 Gallery: fawnmarie Stats: 189/165/138 WOE: Random Low Carb Start Date: October 2007	You might want to try carb cycling - which is like a reward meal every 3 - 5 days instead of every night - might be a compromise between Atkins and CAD. Or you could drop below 30 grams on Protein Power and see if that doesn't work better? Or cycle Atkins days with PP days?