Just for fun, yesterday I followed the plan in Diet Evolution exactly as laid out in the book. The plan is focused on green vegetables and lean meat only. Overall, this doesn't lead to much of anything - some protein, few carbs, and lower fat.
Today I woke up feeling like I was about 80 years old. I also measured my waist and found that it had increased! As with any diet book, it says to give it six weeks and you'll see the results. I reject this type of thinking. If you are giving your body what it needs, why would it take six weeks to see a positive response? Unless you are detoxing from massive amounts of caffeine or sugar, I don't see why there should be a long period of adaptation.
I have also been thinking more about the role of dietary fat. I think there is a large genetic component involved. I know some people do well on a lower or moderate fat plan. Conversely, I seem to be able to eat a good amount of fat with no problem. Sometimes it seems as if eating more fat actually leads to a lower weight on the scale for me, even though I am not trying to lose weight.
I wonder if a person's skin color is connected to preferred dietary fat levels. I am more pale-skinned, which would place my ancestors in northern latitudes. Naturally, there is less plant food available in northern latitudes and more reliance on animal products. I'm not sure if there has been any research done on skin color and dietary fat preference.
