Since researching more about how our body’s use carbs, proteins and fats, I have decided to do a one week test of a very high protein, minimal fat, and very low carb eating plan.

There is documented studies done that proved to be very beneficial for both weight loss and health. Feeling hungry has been a big problem for me on the fast days, and even though I can get through it most of the time, I really would like to find a way to feel more satiated.

Also, my body obviously has extreme insulin and dairy sensitivity. Nine weeks into fasting, and I can very accurately predict weight gain, bloating, and digestive issues when I eat even a small amount of bread, crackers (even whole wheat), or milk and cheese. I am also on some pretty heavy duty pain medications, which I am sure affects how my body responds to food.

I have still been losing weight, although I have seen it decline here and there, depending on what I eat.

I also can’t stand the cravings I get! It makes me so mad at myself! I hate that out of control feeling. One of the benefits of a high protein diet is supposed to be less hunger and fewer cravings for sweets and starches.

Yesterday, after my 17 hour fast, I ate 2 hard boiled eggs, then an apple (had some cheese too but that ends today!), and plain chicken for lunch. I wasn’t hungry again until dinner (I usually have a snack when I get home at 2 pm). For dinner, it was about 12 oz of steak (not an expensive cut!) fried in 1 T of oil. I must say, I was surprised at how I didn’t get hungry until around 2 am. Usually I don’t even make it to bedtime!

I will post impressions and results as I go through the week. Maybe this can help someone else who is experiencing a slow down.

Week 1 results

Actually, not quite a week, and even with the pizza, a candy bar on Wednesday, and only 1 half hour of exercise, I am down 1 lb.

Some things I am going to change this week, besides the obvious no pizza, is I may broil instead of fry, and I bought olive oil to use instead of vegetable oil. Also, I may do more fish. But I really, REALLY was happy to lose all my carb cravings!

Contrary to the beliefs of some, most all meat has some carbs, plus fat. This is not 100% protein, and I think it would be impossible to find cuts of meat that have no fat at all, unless maybe wild meat. I don’t know. But I feel fine, lost a lb, and worked 60 hours this week at a very physical job.

So, I only cut out all breads, veggies, fruits except one apple a day. I did not count a calorie at all. Eggs and meats only, added cheese one day, and fried onions one day, so some carbs in those, though minimal. I am following the 16:8 fasting schedule, and didn’t use 5:2 or 4:3 at all. I may reincorporate these at some point. With work the way it is for the time being, this seems easier right now, and as long as I am losing and still healthy, I will keep with it.

Hope everyone enjoys their days!

HI, Happynow. Thanks for your questions.

First, I am planning on eating this way at least until I reach my goal, and maybe afterwards. It actually isn’t as unbalanced as you might think. Read up on it and you will be surprised. I know I was!

There are numerous studies that have been done. I will list some physician names below, but the most well known is that of Stefanssons 12 month study after he returned from studying the Inuit tribe. Look up “Two brave men who ate nothing but meat for an entire year.”
Other physicians who studied and then prescribed this to their patients (all of whom are referenced in “Good calories, Bad calories”:
Dr. Blake Donaldson
Dr. Robert Halsey
Dr. Alfred Pennington
Dr. George Gehrman of DuPont company..Good one
Margarite Ohlson and Charlotte Young
Look up any of these and you will see what they were doing.

I am not constipated but might be if I didn’t already take a laxative to counteract my pain meds. I use the Butrans patch and tramadol for chronic back pain, both of which cause bowel troubles! So no problem there.

I do take supplements, many of which I took before. I just increased amounts on some. Supplements are important even if just fasting.

Osteoporosis? In my family? Nope.We actually have the opposite, hence the back issues (overgrowth of bone). No one in the immediate family has ever broken anything except for an ankle.

I think I covered all your questions. If I missed anything, let me know.

Now, as a final note, since I sense a little bit of “negativity” in your post; if you don’t want to eat this way, then don’t! You eat the way you want, it works for you, I’m thrilled for you! This works for me. I am in my 50’s, intelligent, healthier than all the men I work with and I do a very physical job (while they sit around stuffing their faces…And taking their heart meds!). I appreciate your concern, if that is what it is, but I suggest you spend your time and effort on YOU, not me.

Welcome, Fit! There is a massive amount of good info out there, and so many different ways to fast. Once you find (or create)one that works for you, the fat just melts off.

I highly recommend reading the blogs at http://www.intensivedietarymanagement.com, and the “Good calories, Bad calories” book. Those two were life changing for me.

Good luck to you!