I am almost done reading Protein Power lifeplan... I have been doing aktins for a little while.... and I am slowly adding back in some carbs.... starting with Berries.... yumm.. I find Lifeplan to be very informative, lots of medical information... I am also now taking COenzyme Q and L-Carnatine...

I eat tuna several times a week and stay away from all the saturated and hydroganated oils. I use butter or Olive Oil... I find the way of life in this book to make alot of sense... and I am going to incorporate more from the book into my life...

My question is on the exercises in the book.. How many peope here are doing them and how are they working? I have a stationary bike at home I use and try to use it at a moderate pace for 25 to 30 minutes, 6 days a week.. in the book it is suggeted to Sprint .. slow down.. sprint... slow down.. and you get a better work out in 10 minutes vs. 25. They also say constant working out is not good.. so I am going to every other day...

... Can anyone tell me if they sprint and do the other exercises and do they notice a difference?

Thanks!!!

Darci, I don't follow the exercise from PPLP per se but BFL incorporates a lot of what the Eades discuss in their book. Using intervals (such as you described) helps the body adapt at both a neurological and physical level - sprinting or high intensity interval training forces the body to burn both aerobically and anaerobically. The gains you make during your short period of exercise last long after; fat is burned longer and your metabolism is raised for hours afterward. I also lift weights - heavy and to failure (the inability to perform another repetition without breaking proper form) in an effort to increase lean body mass. More lean muscle equals raised metabolism. I have had excellent results to date.

I whole heartily agree with you, PPLP is a wonderful book. It is less a 'weight loss' plan and more a guide to optimal health and nutrition. I currrently eat very close to what they describe as "maintenance" and it is something I plan on doing for the rest of my life.

Have you checked out the Eades' website? They have a great FAQ and a resource section that you might find interesting: www.eatprotein.com

HTH
Nat

thanks for the link Nat!!!! .... I went there and see they have a forum also for posting comments and advice.... will do some reading... I am a big reader and gatherer of information... seems Like I have to do a lot of research on anything that I am interested in doing or affected by.. I have serveral LC books and several on Thyroid disorders... I have low thyroid function and adrenal glands... reading about it and researching thyroid is what prevailed over what doctors told me... I now see a Holistic physician for these disorders.. and he is the one who told me LC is the way to go for me.... I tried it a year ago... and I think it did not work for 2 reasons..
1. Thyroid and Adrenal Glands were not functioning properly
2. I did not have enough information on LC and did not do it right.....

My holistic doctor gave me a list of supplements to take... and L-Carnatine was on it... I did not take it regularly until I actually read PPLP... see I needed to know what it is and what it does and I am glad to see my DR. recommended it...

So far I have read DANDR... the newest one too.. Protien Power Life Plan, Carbohyrate Addicts and Sugar Busters.... now I am wondering what other books should I check Out?