On Mon, 25 Sep 2000, Louise Anderson wrote: > Now the plan is supposed to be to embark on the Anchell Steak Lovers Diet. > The idea of rice and potatoes still bothers me though. Anchell allows a > "normal" portion". What is that? He doesn't say exactly, but there are hints. Evidently a "normal portion" of grapefruit is one-half. For berries, he mentions 3/4 cup, or one "ice cream scoop." For watermelon he recommends a piece "about the size of the book," which is roughly the size of Neanderthin. He doesn't specify about potatoes, but the sample menus often mention "a baked potato." I seldom eat them, but when I do I use the small-to-medium ones, that run about 25g carbs, minus fiber. I've only had rice a few times -- maybe a half cup of it (cooked). > My problem with non-Paleo carbs is that > when I start eating them I can't stop ( hypoglycemic carb addiction). Hmmm, > so how does that bode for my foray into AncheLand? Doesn't look good. I have to say that I am as carb-addicted as anyone, but these foods don't seem to be my trigger carbs. > Perhaps I should opt for a low-carb Paleo instead. It is my preferred WOE. > It makes a lot more sense to me than Anchell, but it has not helped me in > the past to lose that last 40 lbs. I am in ketosis now (even after my > potato debacle) but it took the entire week to get me there. Interesting. I dropped into trace-mild ketosis immediately and have stayed there pretty much continuously, with or without the spuds. > Todd, what thinks you? You are the resident victor on this front. Are you > still on it or have you reverted to Paleo again (ie. given up potatoes and > rice?) Maybe it was a mistake to start with zero carbs for a week, then gradually try to reintroduce small amounts. You may be at a point of maximum depletion and minimum adaptation. But see if you do better with the veggies. Todd Moody [log in to unmask]