I've done Original Protocol several times before with good success and am looking at 2.0 as an alternative. I have to say it all seems quite confusing as to what is allowed on this diet. I've taken your course and read the book and figured my daily calories using your calculator to be 608. I understand no fruit, dairy and carbs up to 30 but if I try to eat only protein with a P/FC of 3 or above then basically what's allowed is egg whites, fish, chicken, bison and turkey and the rest is veggies. Is that the summation of it? This seems more limiting than Original Protocol. It means there's no steak or hamburger allowed.
What am I missing? Why is this protocol more optimal?
Also, what kind of calculator due you use to track calories, carbs and PFC?
Dr. Zach, it would be so helpful if you could expand the Chart from the book that lists the calories, protein, carbs and P/FC and post it on this website for referencing. I find I'm having to look through all kinds of carb counting websites to find out how much of what I can eat and what the calorie and carb count is. What's an easy way to get this information as I begin this diet?
I'm used to the OP which was cut and dry as to what and how much to eat. Now I'm having to search to get all the numbers. I know some people are good with Apps but I find it hard to get the info I need.