Apart from the other health benefits, there is some research showing that the higher fat intake makes it easier for your body to switch over to using fat for energy as opposed to carbs. It’s a subtle difference, but when the dieting gets hard, every little bit helps.

I agree about the farm raised fish – I stay away. I try to eat wild, but the cost$$$.

Lots of canned tuna & salmon. I splurge on the real thing when I can.

That sucks about your bod not liking the meat. It’s harder keeping hard muscles as a vegetarian – not impossible, but harder.

What about eggs?

Would you consider going a little ketogenic?

Give me a shout back – If you could elaborate about the meat rebellion. If not, I will go to your site and leave my email address.

I can’t eat a whole of meat these days…not chicken, pork, beef, nada….body rebels if I do. I NEED to add more fat (protein) to my diet b/c I’m losing muscle mass though I am losing weight…but I’m all soft. I don’t like soft:-(

What’s a good weigh (way) to get some fat (protein) in the diet that’s not meat. Oh and most fish is outa the question b/c where I’m at most of it is farm raised…and not particularly good for u. smh.

Re the processed low carb foods: A lot of them rely on sugar alcohols like mannitol and sorbitol. Aside from the significant intestinal distress (rhymes with pie-a ree-a) some people suffer, there is still some question of how the body recognizes these fake sugars. You may be screwing up your diet – just to enjoy a fake sugar protein bar.

Real food is the way to go.

Thanks for the comment.

This is the best diet I’ve ever been on. Not only do I lose weight, but my skin and hair look fantastic. The big key is not eating low-carb packaged junk food snacks, and sticking to whole foods, especially high-fat ones. Fat is key.