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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.

There's a new diet coming out of Australia that is all the buzz right now in that country as well as the UK. It's called the "Total Wellbeing Diet" and was developed by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) researchers Dr. Manny Noakes and Dr. Peter Clifton to help people enjoy the speedy benefits of the Atkins diet in combination with the health results provided by the glycemic index (GI) diet.

We have heard it over the course of our entire lives that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now there is new evidence that suggests this traditional adage passed off by many doctors as healthy advice for generations is actually true.

What is considered healthy low-carb eating? This topic is very debatable, even within low-carb circles, and that’s why I wanted to write about such an important subject. As someone who used to be a big, fat slob weighing in at 410 pounds, I think I know a little something about …

The slow stretches and meditations of yoga don't burn calories like a run on the treadmill. But a new study suggests it might help people keep weight off in middle age.

The age old myth of loading up on carbs to achieve a high-energy performance may no longer be the preferred nutrition choice for athletes. New research presented at the 2005 International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Symposium found that more athletes are choosing to control carbohydrates to preserve lean body mass and improve body composition for an enhanced workout performance.

Karen Rysavy from Colorado is 38 years old and 5'11 inches tall. Karen started low carbing in 2000 doing a combination of Atkins and Protein Power but since that time has studied most of the popular low carb plans out there and implemented parts of each (the parts that worked for her) into her own personal Way of Eating. She began at 271 pounds and wearing size 24/26 and is now 210 and wearing 14/18. Karen revised her goal of a size 12 and 185 pounds to "happy and healthy". A very important goal for Karen, one which she has REACHED!

Blitz Power Mints may be tiny, but they pack a breath-freshening punch and the best part about them is they are sugar-free (sweetened with Splenda!) and low-carb.

With foolproof strategies for controlling binges and cravings, invaluable tips on eating in restaurants, guidelines for dealing with sudden weight gain, and more than 175 delicious new recipes, "Living Low-Carb" is a godsend for the millions of American dieters now dedicated to the low-carb lifestyle.