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tlawson
Wed, Apr-10-02, 10:28
Hello all,

I was wondering, I had started the original PP a year ago, and still have all my info. Back then it said (after all the calculations) that my minimum per meal protein requirement was 20 g. Now, according to the chart in the PPLP book, my minimum per meal protein requirement is 40 g. Why the change? I'm a little confused.

Theresa
alto
Wed, Apr-10-02, 10:32
Theresa, I'm so glad you posted that. I had exactly the same experience and have worried (even though I know it's not the case) that I'd done the math wrong the first time. But both of us wouldn't have done the math wrong the same way!

I don't know the answer -- I've read this question asked before and, as I remember it, the answer is that the tables in PP weren't accurate, which was why they made the charts in PPLP.

At first, I found the 40 grams very high. But then I realized I felt better on that level of protein. So for me, at least, the higher numbers are better.

What have you found? Did you do better/feel better on the 20 grams or the 40?
Natrushka
Wed, Apr-10-02, 11:24
My understanding is that the new numbers are more a "one size fits all" issue. The Eades did revise their thinking on a few things with PPLP (most noticeably Flaxoil) and they changed the minimum protein requirements to reflect this. Apparently there were some complaints that the formulas were difficult and took too much time. The new numbers in the chart assume 'average' activity level and body fat % at that weight.

Keep in mind that the numbers in PP are for your minimum protein requirement - when it comes to protein, you're far better off going over your number than below it.

Nat
tlawson
Wed, Apr-10-02, 11:34
Alto,

I have noticed that I feel more energy with more protein - also a lot fuller! I don't seem to be able to eat the same amount of a meal that I used to (can't be a bad thing, I'm guessing!!). For some time now I have noticed that my appetite is smaller, but I try to make sure that I get in enough protein. I usually end up not finishing my salad, or whatever carbs I chose for that meal.

I didn't find the calculations in PP all that hard, lots of instructions, etc., but I was surprised with the doubled protein requirements in PPLP. However, I do seem to have much more energy, and seem to want to snack less, so I'm guessing that for me, this is a good thing. :hyper:

Theresa