[Timber Rattler]

Yeah, high protein, no carbs. I’ve been trying to get back onto it, but I need high energy levels for my job, and crashing in the afternoon doesn’t cut it at the office.

[dfwgator]

I think carb intake is so out-of-whack, that what is called “Low Carb” really is the normal amount of carbs.

[Grampa Dave]

“I’ve been trying to get back onto it, but I need high energy levels for my job, and crashing in the afternoon doesn’t cut it at the office.”

I had the same problem after a few months. I don’t work, but I use my computer a lot for finances and financial research and of course FR.

My wife and I joked about my reverse Querty naps in the afternoon.

I increased my afternoon snacks of walnuts and fruit and added some good jerky. Also, started my afternoon walk about 30 minutes before the Querty attacks. Next, a good size glass of sun tea. If the weather doesn’t allow a good walk, I have some more coffee.

Now, I’m good with minimal reverse Querty naps. Also, depending on the weather I do a couple of brisk 800’ to 1200’quick walks every couple of hours. In the morning and post lunch.

[Durus]

Atkins is as much high fat as high protein. The concept is to force the body to deplete carb stores and go into ketosis. Then you will begin to burn stored fat as fuel. As a result I never crash when I'm on Atkins, it's when I'm on the carb and sugar roller-coaster that I have crashes.

The sad fact of the matter is that I like to cook, and Italian is my favorite. I can't imagine a world without pasta and tomato based sauces. No Chicken Parm? No Italian bread? No Wine? Why bother losing weight and being "healthy" if you aren't even living? I've done it, I've lost weight and I was in misery the entire time.