Have you seen the 21 day/LCHF challenge?

http://www.dietdoctor.com/what-happens-if-you-eat-5800-calories-daily-on-an-lchf-diet

Basically, he ate 5,800 calories of LCHF for 21 days. He gained 3.5 pounds, but lost 3 cm on his waist. He defied the calories in/out knowledge by only gaining 3.5 pounds instead of the anticipated 16.5 they thought he would gain. Now he's doing another challenge: 5,800 carb-heavy calories per day. He's just now beginning it...should be interesting.

http://www.dietdoctor.com/happens-eat-5800-calories-carbohydrate-rich-junk-food-daily

I think I would have been more satisfied had he eaten more "healthy" carbs such as more fruit and oatmeal and such, but then I remembered that a good portion of society actually eats this way, or in ways similar. It'll be interesting to see what only 3 weeks does too his body, both inside and out. He plans to go on a maintenance level of lchf after his 21 carb-laden days, and should stay the same weight, assuming calories in/out is the only thing that matters. Of course, we actually know he will lose most, if not all of whatever weight he gains going back on LCHF, but he's pushing conventional wisdom on this test. This will be very interesting to watch.

fruit and oatmeal are high in carbs :blushing:

What I meant was I'd have been happier if he did the high carb testing if he ate SAD "healthy" carbs. I'm well aware oatmeal and fruit are high in carbs.

Again, unless I'm missing something, the site listed advocates LCHF. It's well known that the combination of high fat + carbs = weight gain and depending on the individual, health issues.

Why would the person in the experiment eat 'mainstream' (SAD diet) foods? I'm missing something here aren't I? :laugh:

I agree...I think by him eating a lot of junky foods it will not be as compelling as if he gained weight only on whole grains, high carb dairy, and fruit.