Okay, now can you explain the "revved" feeling from the low protein/high
fat, the increase in body temp and weight loss with MORE caloric intake?
I'm at a loss.....  unless I require more fat than I've been eating.....
Whatever it is, it's one heck of a boost to a long term stall.....   Oliva

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From: "Todd Moody" <[log in to unmask]>

I believe the so-called "thermic effect of protein" refers to the
relatively high metabolic "overhead" needed just to digest it.  While
relatively little energy is needed to break carbs down to useable
monosaccharides, and almost none is required to make fats available for
energy, the utilization of protein is a multi-step process, each step of
which uses some energy.  This means that you have to put some energy in
to get any out.