Carbohydrate Addict's Diet...anyone do this?

[Bess]

I was previously looking at maybe doing the Zone diet, but then this diet popped out at me. This seems much more doable for long term to me. Anyone do this and what are your thoughts?

[genie]

Well, my sister did fairly well with this one years ago, but it didn't last very long. (Like most diets. ;)) She talked me into trying it, but at the time I was a very experienced cook, and I was a true carb addict, so trying to find non-carb things to eat during the day was a huge struggle. I found myself just not eating at all instead of eating protein. I didn't think that was a very good thing, so I just dropped the program.

Fast forward a few years... my cooking abilities have greatly improved, and I have worked hard to add protein into my meals. I have thought about trying this diet again now that I have a greater repertoire of non-carb foods. But I just don't know about cramming all those calories in in that short of a time period. (And maybe some of the guidelines have changed, I haven't read the book in almost 10 years!) But hey, if you try it, let us know how it goes!! :D

[True Blue]

No, I don't think I'd survive that one. Life just isn't worth living without good bread. :)

[Joanne]

Not that one, although I have read it.

I am very, very pleased and healthy doing low carb (quality meat, fat and unlimited non starchy veggies with some berries and nuts).

If you are leaning (no pun intended) towards a low carb/break the carb cycle diet style, Low Carb Friends is a great support and informational site.