>From: Todd Moody <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Paleolithic Eating Support List <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: [P-F] Ideal carb intake for paleo? >Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:58:02 -0500 > >On Sat, 22 Jan 2000, Michael Audette wrote: > > > I'm not sure about carbs, but your non-meat/fat intake should average >1/3 > > or less. Over time, you'll find the point that you go into ketosis, and >can > > balance in and out as needed to regain weight loss. When you reach your > > desired weight, the idea would be to keep at a level just above ketosis. > > Play with it until you find out how few veg. sets it off, but be sure to >get > > an adequate amount of balanced fat with the meat. > >What does ketosis have to do with weight loss? > >Todd Moody >[log in to unmask] For me, ketosis works excellent for fat loss due to the supressed appetite. I can diet on about 2500-3000 calories b/c I'm not hungry. When I'm not in ketosis (in the off-season), I eat about 5500-6000 calories a day. Low-carb diets for fat-loss don't work for me b/c I cannot get below 4500 calories (and even 4500 is a struggle). Justin Hasselman Jefferson City, MO ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com