Dr. Ray Peat often lauds Dr. Broda Barnes in his writings. I recently read the Barnes book called "Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness".
In this book, Dr. Barnes surprised me on the issue of a weight loss diet. His idea was to keep fat very high and carbs relatively low. Something like 90 grams of fat, 70 of protein, and 50 of carbs. Another person also saw it that way --- THE BARNES DIET
This diet is anti-Peat as far as I can tell.
Ray Peat seems to want protein up around 90 grams at least, and fruits filling in most of the calories and saturated fats only. (over simplification I know) Peat also seems to recommend against going to the low calorie diet as above which calculates to only 1290 calories or so. Ray peat would have me never restrict calories unless I have misunderstood him.
So, I am confused. I gained about 40 pounds doing the "Peat thing" and need to get it back off. I started for heart health and the diet really, really helped. But I need to get some weight off.
Can someone please "un-confuse" me?
In this book, Dr. Barnes surprised me on the issue of a weight loss diet. His idea was to keep fat very high and carbs relatively low. Something like 90 grams of fat, 70 of protein, and 50 of carbs. Another person also saw it that way --- THE BARNES DIET
This diet is anti-Peat as far as I can tell.
Ray Peat seems to want protein up around 90 grams at least, and fruits filling in most of the calories and saturated fats only. (over simplification I know) Peat also seems to recommend against going to the low calorie diet as above which calculates to only 1290 calories or so. Ray peat would have me never restrict calories unless I have misunderstood him.
So, I am confused. I gained about 40 pounds doing the "Peat thing" and need to get it back off. I started for heart health and the diet really, really helped. But I need to get some weight off.
Can someone please "un-confuse" me?