Potato Diet

[LadyForCamus]

The problem is that preservation of lean body mass is crucial for weight-loss maintenance (muscle is more metabolically active than fat tissue) as well as overall long-term health, but it’s extremely difficult to preserve lean body mass during weight loss. I can’t stress enough how important adequate protein intake is during dieting and long bouts of caloric deficit. Older adults in particular need upwards of 1.5g of high biological value protein per kilo of body weight per day in order to prevent LBM catabolism. That’s pretty difficult to achieve when all you’re eating for weeks at a time is potatoes.

I believe he said he is eating normally two days per week, but don't quote me on that.

So, it’s impossible for him to meet the recommendations for someone in his age group, and with his current co-morbidities and medical conditions. Very irresponsible of his physician as far as I’m concerned.

[Ravenshire]

Because they prioritise actually getting temporarily thin over actually getting healthy?

Fixed that for ya.

[Ravenshire]

How come when it comes to nutrition everyone just throws the value of expertise and credible sources out the window?

From what I understand, getting in shape (being normal weight) is all about not eating junk. So it is a mental fight, like staying away from booze and drugs.

There is no special diet out there, but just staying away from donuts, cakes, bacon, bread, candy, red meat, sugary drinks, pork, and pizza. And some people just can not do it.

(my bold)

Heresy!

[Silver]

There are a trillion theories about dieting beyond the ratio. Most all of which are poorly supported.

Not to mention the fact that a healthy weight is different for everyone.

[Ravenshire]

Correct, and staying away from junk food has nothing to do with potatoes.

I'm trying the potato diet because I've seen videos about it on YouTube. All I can say is that it's worked okay for me, so far. To date, I've lost 18 pounds. I'll weigh myself again next Friday or Saturday.

I ate the last of my boiled Russet Potatoes yesterday. I'm cooking another batch this morning. It's a bit of a hassle without my houseboy here because I can only move about the kitchen using a cane. I have to transfer the potatoes to the stew pot, after cleaning, with only one hand. Then I have to fill the pot with water the same way. I guess, beside dieting, I'm getting a bit of exercise. 

I eliminated as much added sugars as I could, dialed back my carbs, and have lost almost 70 lbs and reversed a pre-diabetic diagnosis all while eating a varied, tasty, and healthy diet with maybe too much meat, all in just over a year.

[Gwaithmir]

The problem is that preservation of lean body mass is crucial for weight-loss maintenance (muscle is more metabolically active than fat tissue) as well as overall long-term health, but it’s extremely difficult to preserve lean body mass during weight loss. I can’t stress enough how important adequate protein intake is during dieting and long bouts of caloric deficit. Older adults in particular need upwards of 1.5g of high biological value protein per kilo of body weight per day in order to prevent LBM catabolism. That’s pretty difficult to achieve when all you’re eating for weeks at a time is potatoes.

I believe he said he is eating normally two days per week, but don't quote me on that.

You are correct. I'll be eating two regular meals, with moderation, today. I'm having a regular meal for lunch tomorrow and I'll be back to eating potatoes tomorrow evening. I'll weigh myself again on Monday or Tuesday.

[LadyForCamus]

Well, I tried.

[Gwaithmir]

Well, I tried.

I do appreciate your concern and suggestions. 

[Gwaithmir]

I'm down to 314 lbs. as of this morning. I have another batch of potatoes on the stove as I speak. My stewpot can hold about 7-8 lbs. of spuds at a time. 

[Gwaithmir]

A friend of mine suggested I try Idaho Potatoes, so I added them to next week's grocery list.