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5 Low Carb Holiday Tips
This is one of the most food-centric times of the year, with parties, potlucks, cookie exchanges and more. But with some planning and patience, it is possible for you to enjoy this special time of the year without inflicting too much damage to your waistline. Be realistic. First of all, don’t put unrealistic expectations onRead More
It’s Time to Rethink “Diet” Reduce your carb intake with my new book, Eat Right, Not Less.
Almost 150 million people have adopted a low carb approach to eating in some form, and there are those that would suggest that a “diet” is a temporary solution and not sustainable for some individuals. I am far more interested in changing your entire mindset about eating and food so that you can manage yourRead More
Q&A with Ultrarunner Zach Bitter
I sat down with Zach Bitter, ultrarunner and coach, holder of the 12-Hour World Record, 100-Mile American Record and numerous course records, to discuss how switching from a high-carb diet to a low-carb lifestyle has impacted his athletic performance and overall health. Typically, high-carb diets and “carb loading” before events are par for the courseRead More
5 Reasons I Give Thanks for a Low Carb Diet
This year, I’d like to give thanks for all the benefits a low carb diet has given me over the years: Weight control. I eat fiber-rich vegetables, low-glycemic fruits and some whole-grain, unprocessed carbs, as well as optimal amounts of protein and healthy fats. Eating this way helped me maintain my weight for years. StableRead More
The Best Diet for Diabetes
World Diabetes Day, the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign, is focused this year on Women and Diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 199 million women have type-2 diabetes, and that is projected to increase to 313 million by 2040. In fact, diabetes is a leading cause of death among women. And that’s a scaryRead More
Check out the NEW Atkins Online Community
I am a big believer in the power of a community to help you achieve your goals, and I’ve always loved how passionate and involved our Atkins online Community is when it comes to supporting each other in living a low carb lifestyle, sharing knowledge, tips and recipes and generally cheering each other on. ThisRead More
Game On, Atkins-Style
Football season is in full swing, which not only means you get to cheer on your favorite team every week, but you’re also likely to tackle a variety of food that may or may not always play well with your low-carb lifestyle. Before you inflict a personal foul on your waistline and health, let’s startRead More
Get to Know Atkins… No Carbs? … No Way!
Are you ready to get to know Atkins? It’s time to clear up a couple misconceptions that I hear about Atkins all the time… Atkins is Not a “No Carb” Diet Yes, Atkins is considered a low carb diet, but this does not mean you aren’t eating any carbs. You are just changing the typesRead More
Easy Breakfast Ideas
There’s a lot more to breakfast than just bacon and eggs. You’ve heard if from me before… research shows that eating breakfast helps you lose weight and keep it off, plus it’s also associated with a reduced risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. When you make breakfast a consistent habit, youRead More