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Springtime Slim-Down Tips
Now that the weather is getting warmer, and you are shedding layers of clothes, it’s natural to start thinking about new weight-loss goals. It’s easy just to resolve to eat less and exercise more. But a vague statement like that does not always work. It’s important to set goals and a timeline and plan ahead
Read MoreProtein Power: How Much Do You Need and Best Sources
Protein is a very important part of Atkins, and it plays a key role in your weight loss. When you combine it with healthy dietary fat and fiber from vegetables, it makes it easier to decrease your carbohydrate intake without feeling hungry. Protein also protects lean muscle mass, so you lose fat, and it moderates
Read MoreFinding the Energy to go Back on Tour With Ozzy
Hello! How are you? What’s been going on? I want to hear everything! I have been on tour with Ozzy and Black Sabbath for the past few days and just loving it! I never imagined I would be on a tour at 61, but here I am! We have been making our way across Canada
Read MoreResearch Update—First Quarter of 2014
It can be a full-time job to keep up on the latest developments in clinical research on controlled-carbohydrate nutritional practices and the Atkins Diet’s reduced carbohydrate way of eating. This is why I thought it may be a good idea to post a research update every few months that summarizes the latest research for you
Read MorePour on the Olive Oil
Fat has long been the vilified third cousin of the nutrition world. But with Atkins, we have learned that fat can be your friend. Countless studies show that replacing sugars and refined carbs with natural healthy fats may help you lose weight, and keep it off. As long as you are burning fat for fuel,
Read MoreWhy Ozzy and I are ditching the take-out
Hello! How are you? What’s been going on? Did you do anything special for St. Patrick’s Day? I had loads of fun celebrating with my girls at The Talk! I’ve been lucky enough to have my Ozzy home with me this month. He’ll be going back on tour at the very end of the month,
Read MoreNewsflash: Low-Fat Diets Don’t Help You Lose Weight or Live Longer!
This may not be revolutionary news to those of you who follow Atkins or have read many of my previous blogs, but according to a new editorial in the journal Open Heart, written by Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a leading U.S. cardiovascular research scientist, low-carb diets beat low-fat diets for weight loss, heart disease and longevity.
Read MoreMove Over Bacon, Here’s the Scoop on Veggies
I have the chance to talk to people every day about Atkins, and I always find it interesting that there is still the misperception that all you eat on Atkins is bacon, eggs, heavy cream and beef. Nothing could be farther from the truth—when you follow Atkins, you may be surprised to find yourself eating
Read MoreThe Secret to Blasting Belly Fat
Muffin top, spare tire or love handles. Whatever you call it, carrying excess weight around your middle isn’t just a matter of clothes not fitting properly or a fear of putting on a bathing suit; it’s also a health hazard. There are three types of fat: triglycerides (the fat that circulates in your blood), subcutaneous
Read MoreWhat kinds of activities are you involved in? Shopping? Spinning?
Hello! How are you? What’s been going on? I want to hear everything! I also want to congratulate all the winners of the Atkins “Inner Athlete” contest, you can see them all here: http://on.fb.me/1hJb1x4. I love what one of the women, Liz Hayungs, said about Atkins, “it’s not a diet, it’s just easy.” Yes! One
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