Inspiration

Summer is here! And for many of us, especially those of us who live in rural-ish areas, that means a trip to the county fair. Too many folks simply assume that “It wouldn’t be the fair without ” and give themselves permission to gobble every carb in sight, many of them deep-fried in questionable oils, for the duration.

Eating right, which for so many of us means avoiding excess carbohydrates, can make you slimmer, healthier, happier, more energetic, and more confident. That has been enough for me. I urge you to let it be enough for you.

We often talk about showing love to others, especially as Valentine's Day approaches, but rarely consider the topic of showing love to ourselves. Enjoy the here and now. Participate in life fully with those you love. Six easy steps on the road to self appreciation and love.

We’ve put together this list of 21 resources to help, encourage, and support you with your low carb lifestyle resolution to be healthier in the new year.

If you've taken a wild turn, let today be the day you get your low carb diet back on track. Feel great about your food choices and leave the detour behind you. Ramona Denton offers suggestions to get back on the path you've mapped out for greater health and well-being.

Temptation is a dieter’s greatest enemy. Be prepared for on the job food temptations and win the battle of the bulge. Try these 7 tips to help you stay on track and still lose weight on the job.

The Time to Focus on Training Is Now  As fall approaches so does the hustle and bustle of Back-to-school and “mom’s/dad’s” taxi service, the holiday season, cooler temperatures, and a million and one reasons to focus on everything and everyone but yourself. Not one thought of the swimsuit season until …

It’s been a spectacular journey over these past year, testing the concept of nutritional ketosis on myself. What started out as a simple n=1 experiment to learn if a very high-fat, moderate protein, very low-carbohydrate nutritional approach could make a impact on my weight and health once a traditional Atkins or Paleo-style diet wasn’t working for me anymore, has now become much more than that.

Here we go again with another "Read Meat Kills!" study. This month, Tom Naughton points his bologna meter at the headlines and another study of misinterpreted facts.

Lack of routine can be a major barrier to wellness. Daily living provides a lot of distractions; it is difficult to function optimally without a well-scripted plan. Think about the healthy and fit people you know. Do they have a fairly set schedule for their workouts? Are their meals and periods of rest considered in advance?