Protein Power

angelsinthegarden · 01-15-2007, 04:57 PM

Is anyone doing this? I just purchased the book and I am waiting its arrival. I had good success on Atkins, but after losing my mom, I haven't had much luck. From what I have read on the internet they are fairly similar. What is your opinon.

And by the way I have missed you guys....

Charski · 01-15-2007, 06:09 PM

I've done PP in the past. I'm doing Atkins now, but frankly, I think particularly in the maintenance phases there isn't a lot of difference.

I LOVE the Eades - they seem to be pretty down-to-earth in their approach to eating properly and if they change their minds about something they will say WHY. Like soy for example, or canola oil. I like that about them!

Watch for their cooking show too, it's supposed to start airing again soon - "Low Carb Cookworx" - it's good!

DiamondDeb · 01-15-2007, 07:14 PM

I lost 100 lbs on Protein Power. Absolutely loved it, to the point I never once went off plan while following it and was a moderator on their site for a while.

The differences are what makes it preferable to Atkins, IMO. No induction, no worry about ketosis, you get to eat fruit and stay at 30g net. I've never tried Atkins but if I ever need to take my carbs that low again, I'll most likely go back to PP.

Good luck!

theredhead · 01-16-2007, 02:19 PM

I stick mostly to Atkins, but I'm a big fan of the Eades' also. I particularly enjoy reading both their blogs. They're very intelligent, witty, and informative.

AgingAndRaging · 01-16-2007, 04:32 PM

Hi! I am also a newbie. For the past five years I have tried to eat every starchy carb in the Southeastern US. by doing so, I put back the 87 pounds that I had lost five years ago. I used Protein Power Plan then and since last
week, I'm doing it again. It works for me. I've already lost 8 lbs. I'm back
with a vengence and I will lose this weight again. I'm older and my mother
just got diagnosed last week at 88 with diabetes. Her blood sugar was 740.
Normal is 80 to 120. She had broken her hip, had surgery and then ended up
in a diabetic coma with something called Metabolic Encephalopathy. It was
awful. She also has Alzheimer's. She's better now. But you see why I decided to go back to a low carb life. Good luck with your PPP.

theredhead · 01-16-2007, 05:05 PM

AgingandRaging, you're a very smart cookie (er....steak)! Good for you!

Cindy54AM · 01-18-2007, 06:40 PM

The main difference between Protein Power (PP) and Atkins is that Atkins emphases fat, while PP emphasises protein.

I'm not big on fat, and I love meat, so PP works best for me. Many people, however, don't like all the protein you eat on PP. I go for at least 95g/day.

mslaster · 01-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Do you lose weight at a slow or fast rate with protein Power. What is a typical menu like?

Cindy54AM · 01-19-2007, 09:20 PM

I've lost on both, just find PP more palatable. I've faltered many times, but always get back on track, sometimes faster than other times. I have found that when returning to low carb I loose the extra weight fairly quickly, mostly because (I think) I retain a LOT of water on high carb.

I'm 52, and probably don't exercise as much as I should, but I weigh less than I did a year ago, and that weight was less than the year before. So far I've lost 58 pounds, have just under 40 to go.

My main reason for low carbings isn't weight loss, although that's why I started, but it is a nice side effect!

My menu?
Breakfast:
1/2c organic whole milk yogurt with 1/4-1/3 cup berries and 1 oz walnuts of almonds.
OR
11oz protein shake (EAS) with 1/4c egg whites and 1 oz cream
OR (on weekends and days off)
eggs with sausage, bacon, ham, etc. Depending on how hungry I am decides how many eggs, but usually 2 jumbo.

Lunch/Dinner:
Salad with grilled or broiled chicken, occasionally beef tips instead of chicken
OR
1 cup chili (no beans) with 1 oz cheese
OR
Dark meat chicken (wings and legs) broiled or baked, fish, or meat (5-6oz)
large salad (2 cups at least, lettuce, cucumber and any other veggies I have on hand), regular dressing.
1/2c hot veggies like green beans, asparagus, etc.

Snacks:
Mostly nuts, sometimes celery with cream cheese, or raw veggies with dressing.
I also have SF jello with real whipped cream or berries with cream (whipped or not, it's yummy)
I also occasionally have a protein shake or protein pudding (Vitamin shoppe), especially if it's just to get my protein count up.

01-15-2007, 04:57 PM	#1
angelsinthegarden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 570 Gallery: angelsinthegarden Stats: 215/175/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: which time	Protein Power Is anyone doing this? I just purchased the book and I am waiting its arrival. I had good success on Atkins, but after losing my mom, I haven't had much luck. From what I have read on the internet they are fairly similar. What is your opinon. And by the way I have missed you guys....

01-19-2007, 09:20 PM	#9
Cindy54AM Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 32 Gallery: Cindy54AM WOE: Protein Power	I've lost on both, just find PP more palatable. I've faltered many times, but always get back on track, sometimes faster than other times. I have found that when returning to low carb I loose the extra weight fairly quickly, mostly because (I think) I retain a LOT of water on high carb. I'm 52, and probably don't exercise as much as I should, but I weigh less than I did a year ago, and that weight was less than the year before. So far I've lost 58 pounds, have just under 40 to go. My main reason for low carbings isn't weight loss, although that's why I started, but it is a nice side effect! My menu? Breakfast: 1/2c organic whole milk yogurt with 1/4-1/3 cup berries and 1 oz walnuts of almonds. OR 11oz protein shake (EAS) with 1/4c egg whites and 1 oz cream OR (on weekends and days off) eggs with sausage, bacon, ham, etc. Depending on how hungry I am decides how many eggs, but usually 2 jumbo. Lunch/Dinner: Salad with grilled or broiled chicken, occasionally beef tips instead of chicken OR 1 cup chili (no beans) with 1 oz cheese OR Dark meat chicken (wings and legs) broiled or baked, fish, or meat (5-6oz) large salad (2 cups at least, lettuce, cucumber and any other veggies I have on hand), regular dressing. 1/2c hot veggies like green beans, asparagus, etc. Snacks: Mostly nuts, sometimes celery with cream cheese, or raw veggies with dressing. I also have SF jello with real whipped cream or berries with cream (whipped or not, it's yummy) I also occasionally have a protein shake or protein pudding (Vitamin shoppe), especially if it's just to get my protein count up. __________________ Cindy She who laughs, lasts

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01-15-2007, 06:09 PM	#2
Charski Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 9,611 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	I've done PP in the past. I'm doing Atkins now, but frankly, I think particularly in the maintenance phases there isn't a lot of difference. I LOVE the Eades - they seem to be pretty down-to-earth in their approach to eating properly and if they change their minds about something they will say WHY. Like soy for example, or canola oil. I like that about them! Watch for their cooking show too, it's supposed to start airing again soon - "Low Carb Cookworx" - it's good!

01-15-2007, 07:14 PM	#3
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 38,849 Gallery: DiamondDeb WOE: Custom	I lost 100 lbs on Protein Power. Absolutely loved it, to the point I never once went off plan while following it and was a moderator on their site for a while. The differences are what makes it preferable to Atkins, IMO. No induction, no worry about ketosis, you get to eat fruit and stay at 30g net. I've never tried Atkins but if I ever need to take my carbs that low again, I'll most likely go back to PP. Good luck!

01-16-2007, 02:19 PM	#4
theredhead MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,085 Gallery: theredhead Stats: 219/189/139 WOE: Atkins/CALP Start Date: 09/04/03	I stick mostly to Atkins, but I'm a big fan of the Eades' also. I particularly enjoy reading both their blogs. They're very intelligent, witty, and informative.

01-16-2007, 04:32 PM	#5
AgingAndRaging Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Taylorsville, MS Posts: 5 Gallery: AgingAndRaging WOE: Protein Power Plan/ Stella Style Start Date: January 2007	Hi! I am also a newbie. For the past five years I have tried to eat every starchy carb in the Southeastern US. by doing so, I put back the 87 pounds that I had lost five years ago. I used Protein Power Plan then and since last week, I'm doing it again. It works for me. I've already lost 8 lbs. I'm back with a vengence and I will lose this weight again. I'm older and my mother just got diagnosed last week at 88 with diabetes. Her blood sugar was 740. Normal is 80 to 120. She had broken her hip, had surgery and then ended up in a diabetic coma with something called Metabolic Encephalopathy. It was awful. She also has Alzheimer's. She's better now. But you see why I decided to go back to a low carb life. Good luck with your PPP.

01-16-2007, 05:05 PM	#6
theredhead MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,085 Gallery: theredhead Stats: 219/189/139 WOE: Atkins/CALP Start Date: 09/04/03	AgingandRaging, you're a very smart cookie (er....steak)! Good for you!

01-18-2007, 06:40 PM	#7
Cindy54AM Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 32 Gallery: Cindy54AM WOE: Protein Power	The main difference between Protein Power (PP) and Atkins is that Atkins emphases fat, while PP emphasises protein. I'm not big on fat, and I love meat, so PP works best for me. Many people, however, don't like all the protein you eat on PP. I go for at least 95g/day.

01-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#8
mslaster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 98 Gallery: mslaster	Do you lose weight at a slow or fast rate with protein Power. What is a typical menu like?