? from newbie to PP switching from Atkins

[Mmicky91]

I'm new to PP but not low carbing. I've been doing Atkins with great sucess but I'm finding it hard to stay with it so I decided to try another low carb plan. My sister gave me the PP book to read and it sounds like exactly what I was looking for. My question is: In Atkins you count the carbs in cheese and eggs in your daily total. Do I do this in PP also? If so how many carbs are in egg whites?

[simplydawn]

HI MMicky!

I count all the foods I eat on PP...what I do at the end of the day, is subtract fiber carbs and sugar alcohols from the total carb count to give me the Effective Carb Count (ECC or NET carbs).

Example:
Carbs: 45
Fiber: 15
Alcohol: 5
Net carbs or ECC=25

Using fitday.com you can find out what the egg white carb count is.. cause it will depend on the size egg, or amount of whites...( 1 egg white, cooked=0.339g carb)

Some people dont count the carbs in a serving of lettuce, that is strictly up to you, I imput everything.

Hope this answers your questions, and welcome to PP! :)

[BawdyWench]

Only have a second to reply. Yes, you can count everything if you like.

The most success I've ever had with PP was when I did it clean, by the book, the very first time. I lost something like 20 pounds in a matter of months.

Use the food charts and the menu form in the book. Like this:

Breakfast:
________________________________ 7 grams carbs
________________________________ 27 grams protein

Snack:
________________________________ 3 grams carbs
________________________________ 12 grams protein

Lunch:
________________________________ 7 grams carbs
________________________________ 27 grams protein

Snack:
________________________________ 3 grams carbs
________________________________ 12 grams protein

Dinner:
________________________________ 7 grams carbs
________________________________ 27 grams protein

Snack:
________________________________ 3 grams carbs
________________________________ 12 grams protein


Then just fill it in. I never counted the carbs in dairy products or eggs. I had about 1/4 cup of either half-and-half or heavy cream several times a week, and cheese a couple times a week. I never ate bars or shakes (they weren't available in 1999 in this part of the country).

It was simple, and didn't lead to obsessive-compulsive behavior.

[Mmicky91]

Okay, thanks!

[tomsej]

Great advice. One of my downfalls was counting my foods (or maybe I should say NOT counting them properly). I bought "Carb Log" software for my Palm Pilot and I have been recording everything.

I started with Larry North in 1997 (low fat, high protien), bought the Protien Power book when it was released in Jan 1998. I did 30-40 grams of carbs and found it to be the best for me. I had my best success with Protien Power when I stayed away from products with glycerin and sugar alcohols.

I tried Atkins to add some variety in June 1998, however, I feel Protein Power is a great program for life. In fact, I am reading the Protien Power book again (for about the 5th time)

Funny thing, if you read Atkins for Life, there are great ideas in there; they seemed to have borrowed a lot of material from Protien Power ...

You are on the right track ... hang in there and find your comfort zone!

Food is your friend.

Tom.
:)

[JudyMH]

Hi I know this an older post and maybe you have it figured out, but I also count everything minus fiber and sugar alcohols. I have been stalled for a couple of months now, don't know whats going on, but I figure the rest will come off or it won't. I've been doing everything by the book, and will continue to do so, but I guess we'll see how my body reacts. Good luck and I wish you every success. Judy

[tomsej]

If so how many carbs are in egg whites?

Egg total is 0.6 -> 0.30 for yolk, 0.34 for white. (large egg from FitDay)

Tom.