Low carb

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Many CRONies eat relatively low carb. I think it is misleading to imply to

newbies that CRON cannot be low carb. There are raging debates on the main

list about this - there is no consensus. There is even the recent naming of

these 2 approaches as " Z " and " W " . Those of us at very low calorie levels

have to eat somewhat low carb (though not Atkins) to get the protein and

nutrients we need. Grains are too low protein and nutrient-poor for the

calories. I personally try to get the RDA+ and 60+ g of protein out of

natural foods and keep my KCAL below 1100. My motto is " Eat things with

seeds, leaves, and bones " . I feel much better on less than 90g of carbs a

day, have much more energy and less hunger. There are many on the list that

are like me, and many that are different. This is not an endorsement of

Atkins. I think his diet is unhealthy.

[Guest guest]

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> Many CRONies eat relatively low carb. I think it is misleading to imply to

> newbies that CRON cannot be low carb. There are raging debates on the main

> list about this - there is no consensus.

Do you mean low in starchy carbs, such as pasta, potatoes, grains? Other

carbs such as green veggies and fruits are a mainstay of the vast majority

of CRONIES (as well as Walford's diet). That seems like what you're saying

and indeed that's what we recommend in the support files. I myself try to

eat such a diet.

[Guest guest]

Duncan,

I know that low carb is best but I'm doing the best I can right now.

I recently eliminated all wheat and dairy except for Kefir

occasionally and realize that I need to reduce the other carbs. I'm

REALLY struggling with this diet. It's not very appealing to eat

meat and veggies all day long. I'm really having a difficult time

for breakfast especially because I can't eat eggs. I had chicken

this morning and really had to force it. This is depressing:(

> Isn't it amazing the lengths some people will go to to break their

> sugar- and starch-free diet?

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> Lynn, those foods grow candida big-time. You won't be rid of it any

> time soon if you keep up like that.

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