Protein Power Forums http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/ This is the Protein Power Forum to discuss controlled carbohydrate eating. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:40:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Protein Power Forums http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Movers & Shakers - Sept 5 - 11]]> http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8142&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:34:03 GMT Okay, gang, it may be a holiday weekend here in the good old USA but that's just even more reason you should have the time to MOVE IT :evil:!!!!!!!! ]]> Shadow http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8142 Drink Till You Float http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8140&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:43:29 GMT This recommendation in Protein Power is now supported by scientific research, as reported here (http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/082310-cals-davy.html). (Research by Dr. Brenda Davy of Virginia Tech, reported August 23, 2010, at the American Chemical Society meeting in Boston.) This recommendation in Protein Power is now supported by scientific research, as reported here. (Research by Dr. Brenda Davy of Virginia Tech, reported August 23, 2010, at the American Chemical Society meeting in Boston.) ]]> The Science behind Protein Power James L http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8140 High-ish blood pressure http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8139&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:32:34 GMT I rarely go in to see doctors.

I went for a checkup this week. All my blood numbers look fabulous. But my BP was 13x/9x.

I think it had been creeping up for a while, but once I started losing weight it looked to be all right. So I stopped checking.

I'm bummed, he wanted to prescribe BP meds (based on one reading, I was floored!!). I know nothing about meds for this. I put him off, asking if exercise would help, he said possibly. I'm also cutting my caffeine. I had had a 3rd cuppa coffee yesterday within an hour or two of my appointment.

I get rechecked in 3 weeks. I've been on strict low carb for a good 6 weeks, possibly a little longer. I was doing 6 week cure (and had quit caffeine for the first two weeks), and I am wondering if I just can't tolerate caffeine anymore. OH! And I usually forget to take most of my Potassium, even though I have tablets here. Possibly a factor?

Any other strategies to reduce BP (please don't tell me to cut salt, I know about that one, I've already started using Lite Salt). ]]> Cholesterol and Heart Health NaeMo http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8139 <![CDATA[What's your favorite dinner?]]> http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8137&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:34:50 GMT I was cooking my favourite tonight and wondered what people favourite dinners were. I made tuna crespelles I was cooking my favourite tonight and wondered what people favourite dinners were. I made tuna crespelles ]]> The Protein Power Kitchen RadiantBurrito http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8137 Carbquik http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8136&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:20:44 GMT Is this a good product to use on a low carb diet? :) Is this a good product to use on a low carb diet? :) ]]> Making Protein Power work 24/7! jenurse49 http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8136 Challenge: 8/30 - 9/5 http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8135&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:28:33 GMT
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How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? I think you have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal and you have to be willing to work for it.
Jim Valvano
Whoops! I almost forgot to start the challenge for the week! :eek: I got busy early and I finally turned on the computer. :o

Breakfast was two cups of coffee early and a breakfast bar just now. I know it's almost lunch time, so lunch will become supper and there will be a snack later in the evening. Saturday mode. I just sent the Geezer off to Home Depot for materials to make closet doors, so I'm back "in charge". ;)

How was your weekend? What's new? :) ]]> Challenges gitfiddle http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8135 Do nuts and cheese halt weight loss? http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8134&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:03:43 GMT Hello all,

I have been eating high protein, moderate fat, low carb for a few weeks now and have been relatively stable in weight, ~130. I am trying to lose these 10 lbs and having some difficulty.

Do nuts (almonds, pecans, peanuts, cashews) and real cheese (I will not eat that low-fat plastic cheese 'food') drastically slow weight loss? What about 10-15g of 70% dark chocolate/day, and a few ounces of fruit (strawberries, tangerines, never more than 3oz)? I keep my net carbs in the 20-30 range, though I ate a quesadilla last night and...gained two pounds. This on top of increasing my exercise and eating ~1000 calories/day last week. Crimey.

Any tips would be appreciated. ]]> Making Protein Power work 24/7! Athenae http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8134 <![CDATA[Movers & Shakers - August 29 - Sept 4]]> http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8133&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:54:36 GMT Let's go, gang, we have a lot of moving to get done this week - AND a lot of checking in to do :evil:!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Shadow http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8133 Muscle building and weight and stuff http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8132&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:35:36 GMT Not sure if this is the right place to put this but...

I've recently started doing some exercise. It's at Curves, which is a 30 minute workout with weight type machines. It's quite intense. I've been doing it 3 or 4 times a week for 3 weeks now. I've also been sticking to the PP WOE in a way in which I know I usually lose weight - if anything I'm stricter on the carbs, lower on the fat, but eating more protein.

Thing is, I've put about 6lbs on. My clothes feel looser, and I think I can see my body looking slightly more toned, but I am concerned about the weight gain. Is this normal? I assume I'm putting on some muscle and probably losing a bit of fat at the same time (I hope!) I haven't done much exercise for about 10 years, so I'm wondering if at some point, I'll stop putting muscle on and start losing weight again... ]]> The Science behind Protein Power Eleanor http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8132 Problems losing that last 8 lbs http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8131&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:23:18 GMT Hi everyone. I have been doing the 6-week cure and I'm on week 3, meat week. I have been doing low carb WOE since last summer. At first when I started, I gained weight as I think I was just eating too much. Low carb but still around 40ish, in the 50s for protein, and fat from healthy fats up around 100g. This caused me to gain rather than lose. It took me almost a year to lose that weight that I gained and now I'm back where I started 1 year ago.
I am petite, 5' tall, and medium boned, and I'm 41 years old, trying to lose the last bit of baby weight from a baby who is now 3 years old, lol:jawDrop:.

Any tips? ON my first 2 weeks of the cure, I was having the 3 shakes and 1 meal a day (3-4 oz of protein, low carb). I did lose about 1.5 lbs but not nearly as good as most people do. I did have a hard time with the shakes because I missed chewing so I would do silly things like grab a handful of walnuts or a chunk of coconut. So, guess it boils down to cheating. No cheating allowed. On past diets, like after baby number 1, I could cheat and still be successful. Guess it's the age factor now.

I am hooked on this WOE and don't miss grains (cut those completely in January) and don't miss fruit right now (though might like to add a little in occasionally when I reach goal weight).

So frustrating to lose this weight. Did I mention I exercise A LOT? About 6 days a week. I run for about 40 minutes 4-5 mornings and I do weights at home and resistance bands. Currently, I'm running and exercising before breakfast as I heard this was helpful. I know all about Slow Burn and tried that at home but you really need a gym and I can't do that right now.

OK, hope to learn something here. I don't have any of the other Eades books, just 6 week cure, but I'm open to suggestions on others. Thanks all.
Claudia ]]> Making Protein Power work 24/7! cdwrites http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8131 Challenge: August 23 - 29 http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8130&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:11:19 GMT
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Get excited and enthusiastic about you own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire -- you can smell it, taste it, and see it from a mile away.
Denis Waitley
Good morning! How was your weekend?

Breakfast was a strawberry shake this morning. I got to sleep in an extra half-hour because I'm back on regular hours. ]]> Challenges gitfiddle http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8130 <![CDATA[Movers & Shakers - August 22 - 28]]> http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8129&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:38:38 GMT Anyone out there :suspicious:??????? Anyone out there :suspicious:??????? ]]> Shadow http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8129 Is 48 grams of protein per serving(shake) too much? http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8128&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:04:47 GMT I am day 8 of 6WC. I am using MET-RX power protien plus whey powder, which tastes good and has the luciene. However I am concerned about the amout of protein per serving, since the book reccomends much less. Can anyone tell me if my weight loss will be hindered? I am day 8 of 6WC. I am using MET-RX power protien plus whey powder, which tastes good and has the luciene. However I am concerned about the amout of protein per serving, since the book reccomends much less. Can anyone tell me if my weight loss will be hindered? ]]> The Protein Power Life Style wigiwood http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8128 Doing anything wrong? http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8127&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:35:52 GMT Hello all. I have just finished two weeks of the 6wc, with modifications due to a medical condition (I did one-two low-carb shakes + ~two very small protein meals + one vegetable-only, small portion meal); I am exceedingly grateful that my weight has at least stabilized at 130, but it looks like I've only lost 2 lbs total, and both in the first week.

For the past week, I have averaged ~100g protein; 50g fat; 650mg sodium; 20 net carbs; and 1000 calories. Water is usually between 72-90oz (due to a medical condition and a previous bout of heat stroke). Am I getting enough protein and fat? I figure that with my carbohydrates this low that I'd perhaps lose a little faster, but I know that a pound a week avg. is nothing to laugh at for being 130/5 ft 2. I have just been trying to lose these last 10lbs for eight months and I'm a bit impatient : )

For the record, no alcohol, no caffeine (not even tea), no smoking, nothing but light walking for exercise, I take some heavy-duty vitamins for my condition, and I do eat nuts and cheese. I guess I'm just looking for suggestions? ]]> The Protein Power Life Style Athenae http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8127 Wow--even Tara Parker-Pope is giving up! http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8126&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:37:53 GMT For once, TPP of the NY Times has done something other than merely parrot the low-fat establishment's dogma. Her interview with Eric Westerman about the new Westerman, Phinney, and Volek Atkins book doesn't contain any of her usual bias or lack of critical thinking skills.

The comment trail also makes for interesting reading. Instead of the usual crowd, it is dominated by people telling their success stories on low-carb eating.

First Andrew Weil recants. Now Tara Parker-Pope seems to be wavering... ]]> Media Watch S Bear http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8126