[mizzack]

Even ad libitum, the low palatibility and high satiety of potatoes makes you reach a point where you simply do not want to eat any more. For most people that yields a significant caloric deficit.

I did this experiment and it was boring more than anything. Plenty full/satisfied/not hungry, though.

[twelve40]

did you feel like you maintained a decent energy level or spiral into a permanent malnourished slump? that's what i'm curious about, to me that's the biggest downside of calorie restrictions

[mizzack]

Felt pretty normal, really. I reduced my activity level in that time, though. Deloaded lifting and no cardio just walking.