Hello Cavepeople,

Several weeks ago, we had some discussions as to why I was gaining fat on
lowcarb paleo, whilst still eating below maintenance calories but well
above starvation levels.  After some head scratching, I withdrew and began
to experiment.  After experimentation, I realized that the key for me was
small amounts of dairy.

Essentially, I am now following a modified paleo-lowcarb diet.  The
modification is that every morning I have one ounce of cheese and 1/2
tablespoon of butter with my eggs.  As a result of this, I am happy to say
that my pants are now beginning to fit a bit better and I am still getting
stronger at the lifting (slow steady progress).  The curious fat gain has
indeed been reversed.

It was actually Todd Moody who clued me to the possible link to a need for
dairy in my system (ALA's and such).  Thanks for the hint Todd! :-)

Ray, I would be very interested to hear if have you any comments on this?

James at Penn State