Active Low-Carber Forums - View Single Post - [Zone] Considering switch to the ZONE -Questions for someone with experience

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I did Zone about 5 years ago and felt great (maybe a bit hungry).

I can't imagine ever being hungry. The current recommendation is MINIMUM 11 blocks (it used to be 9). You will need to start from scratch and calculate the amt of blocks YOUR body requires. DO NOT short-change yourself with the idea you'll lose faster. It won't happen.

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1) Do you substract fiber like Atkins to get your net carbs?

Yes

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2) Do you count protein in dairy (some plans say that daairy is a perfect complete protein and we shouldn't count carbs)?

Yes, count the P C & F in dairy products and soy products (tofu)

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3) Do you think that the structure of this plan makes it better than just doing maintaince on Atkins or Protein POwer with 70-100 grams of carbs (eating carbs whenever one wants)?

I'm not sure I understand the question, but carbs are never eaten alone. Each meal and snack is always balanced 40/30/30

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4) How would you compare this plan to Insuline Resisitance plan, or SP (they are described at Plan Comparison forum)

Sorry, I haven't been there yet to give you a comparison.

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THanks for any replies

You're welcome