On Sun, 6 Sep 1998, Robert A. McGlohon, Jr. wrote:

>         As I ready Neanderthin, Ray endorses an Atkins-like ketogenesis for
> losing weight.  He even suggests going all-meat for a couple of days to
> jump start the ketosis.  Perhaps obesity is an auto-immune response to
> modern foods.  That doesn't mean *all* obesity is the result of such a
> response, nor that some people, especially after abusing their bodies
> for years, won't benefit from a low-carb paleo diet.

I think he says, without qualification, that obesity is an immune
system disorder.  Also, Mary's concern was not weight loss; as I
understand it she has reached a desirable weight.  Rather, she
complained of weight *gain* from eating apparently small amounts
of fruit or nuts.  This is what I find odd.  Ketosis may be a
good idea for jump-starting weight loss, but one of the key ideas
of Neanderthin is that non-forbidden foods can be eaten in
"unlimited quantities" without weight gain.  Apparently this does
not work for Mary, and I am curious as to why this should be.

Todd Moody
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