You read her articles, you buy her cookbooks, you make her recipes, now you can listen to her CarbSmart Podcast! In the episode, Dana Carpender describes her Journey of 29 Years on her healthy Low-Carb lifestyle. Explore her ups and downs to becoming a Low-Carb author & guru.
Read More »How’s Your New Year’s Resolution? Remember Things Take Time – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 6
So how are those Low-Carb New Year's resolutions coming? I'd like to add one to them if you don't mind. Be patient. Remember Things Take Time. Impatience is the death of most diet and exercise regimens, whether undertaken for the new year or at any other time. In our podcast, Dana Carpender examines the expectations of Low-Carb Resolutions and how to turn them into Low-Carb Reality.
Read More »Top 10 Tips on How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Low Carb Diet
You have embraced healthy fats like butter and coconut oil, and adapted a fresh, real food approach to fueling your body. As a result you’ve shed pounds without feeling deprived, your energy levels have soared, and your cravings have been suppressed. But… you still feel slightly uncomfortable about telling your doctor the good news. Dietitian Cassie offers her top ten tips in sharing your new lifestyle with your doctor.
Read More »Update: Slow Burn Workout Goes Well On My Fat Fast
I felt fine going in to my workout, but was prepared to discover that I just couldn't lift as well while in deep ketosis.
Read More »10 Year Anniversary On Low-Carb Lifestyle by Amy Dungan
Ten years. It's been ten crazy, fantastic, sometimes frustrating years that I've tried to live the low-carb lifestyle. What is has not been, is perfect. Or rather, I haven't been perfect, and I'm okay with that.
Read More »Attitude Is Everything – Planning For Success on the Low Carb Lifestyle
Losing weight is a complex project. There are so many variables to consider when pursuing a thinner you. Age, metabolism, environment, current health status - all these things play a role in our venture to obtain better health and a sleek, athletic form.
Read More »Taking That First Step on a Diet and an Interview with Jorge Cruise by Amber Allen-Sauer
Six months ago I felt completely helpless and hopeless with my weight, I wanted to lose weight but I felt overwhelmed with the enormity of it all. And honestly, scared of the changes I might have to make to accomplish it. I had lost faith in myself. But I am happy to say, that by applying a few rules to the food I eat and sticking with them I completely changed my body and rediscovered myself.
Read More »Plan To Succeed on Your Keto Lifestyle by Amy Dungan
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail". - Benjamin Franklin Here we are at the beginning of a new year once again. Hordes of people are evaluating their lives and resolving to make changes. For many this will include health related resolutions. Some will try to stop smoking. Some will try to drink less. Others will resolve to remove unwanted stress from their lives. There will be those that promise to actually use that treadmill or elliptical that currently has about 6 shirts, two pairs of jeans and a carelessly flung sock or two hanging from it.
Read More »Cells ‘Remembered’ Being Fat Even After Weight Loss, Study Shows
Now I think I've heard it all about why overweight and obese Americans can't seem to lose weight. It's their muscle's fault! This Newsday article points to a new study that found the muscles of obese people have been altered genetically to essentially gather fat even after weight loss.
Read More »Losing Inches But Not Weight Is Still Fat Loss
Losing Inches But Not Weight Is Still Fat Loss. How the hell does your body hold onto weight and still manage to get smaller while you are on your chosen low-carb plan?!? Losing inches but not weight? You know the scenario: You are on Induction for two weeks, and you haven't cheated even once. You notice that your clothes fit better, that you are stepping a little livelier, and as far as you're concerned, all's right with the world.
Read More »What’s Your Motivation? Reasons for Switching to a Low-Carb Lifestyle
So what's your motivation for switching from high-carb society to the fast-paced, dangerous world of low-carbing? For me, it was simple. I was tired of having my 410-pound Mountain of Meat body getting in the way of finding a mate. My parents are getting on in years, and every family function serves as another opportunity for "The Speech" from my father. He'll gather us, his children, at his feet and make his plea.
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