Hi from Wa.

[Sarah1952]

Hello,
My name is Sarah. I am new to this protein power. I am usually doing low carbs and have had some success with Atkins. My question is : Where do I find the information on starting this? How is it different from Atkins?
The way i got here is coming by a thread on intermittent fasting by Dr Eades. Does anyone do that? I know for myself, I seem to like the IF.
Well, I know it is not much of an introduction, but I have asked enough questions for now.

Sarah

"Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves...."
Proverbs 13:8

[mcsblues]

Hi and welcome Sarah:)

The best way to find information (as it is with Atkins) is to read at least one of the books (http://www.proteinpower.com/books.htm). As you are already a low carber, I suggest you start with PPLP (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446678678/qid=1148257855/sr=1-3?s=books&v=glance&n=283155) - which is the best explanation out there of the science behind a low carb way of life, and explains in some detail the health benefits of eating this way (as I'm sure you know, it goes way beyond weight loss).

And yes, I IF from tome to time, and as long as I don't get to the stage where I overcompensate when I break the fast, it works fine and is another useful way to tweak an already great way to live.

[Frank Hagan]

Hi Sarah!

The Protein Power Lifeplan book (PPLP) is probably the best one to get for a good introduction to the PP low carb diet. Here's the Amazon link from the "Books" section above: Protein Power Lifeplan (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduc t%2F0446678678%2Fqid%3D1148257855%2Fsr%3D1-3%3Fs%3Dbooks%26v%3Dglance%26n%3D283155&tag=proteinpowerc-20).

Its a bit different from Atkins. When I was choosing a low carb diet to follow, I was attracted to the Protein Power explanation because I thought it had more scientific explanations. It is also less restrictive during the first phase (coffee is allowed, etc.) There is more emphasis on natural foods and less on pre-packaged snacks among the followers of Protein Power. And the Drs. Eades are still researching, blogging about the diet, and creating recipes.

Atkins has a new book out that I'm reading, and it is very similar to PPLP. They even have a chapter called "The Power of Protein" :D Not sure if that info was in the New Diet Revolution book.