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Let’s Talk About Induction
An all-too-common misconception is that the first Phase of Atkins—Induction—is the whole program. Which probably led to other misconceptions, including the one that Atkins is all about omitting major food groups from your diet and subsisting on meat, eggs, cheese and lots of fat. Every time I see that in an online article, I find
Read MoreHow I’m staying on Track this Holiday Season
Hello! How are you? What’s been going on? I just realized that it’s almost Thanksgiving and I haven’t even started preparing for the holidays! I’ve got so much to do, but before I jump in, I want to make a plan to stay on track this holiday season. Have a look at what I’ve written
Read MoreSweden has it Right—Lower-Carb is Better than Low-Fat
Sweden has given us the Volvo and Ikea, now it may be on the forefront in the fight against obesity. A report called Dietary Treatment for Obesity, from the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU), has shown that the typically recommended low-fat diet is failing to stop or reverse obesity trends that have reached
Read MoreBattling the Metabolic Bully.. Two ways to prevent holiday weight gain
Have you ever been the victim of a bully? How about when the triple-threat of Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and Christmas cookies attempt to bully their way into your low-carb meal plan? Perhaps when you were a kid an older youngster pushed you around or prevented you from using the swings in the playground or
Read MoreDon’t Sew Anything to Your Tongue!
Hello! How are you all doing? I want to hear what’s going on, who’s got something to celebrate? Who needs some support? Go on, let’s hear it! Last week I went on “The Doctors” to talk about how I’ve finally overcome my life-long struggle with my weight through Atkins, and that is definitely something to
Read MoreOh, Baby! How to Lose Baby Weight with Atkins
Bringing your new baby home could very well be one of the most joyous and memorable occasions in your life. As you get into the routine of diaper changing, feeding and sleeping (hopefully!), it’s natural for you to start thinking about losing weight. But it’s important to remember that your body has just been through
Read MoreOne Fabulous Year On Atkins
I cannot believe it has been a whole year since I got started on Atkins. Time has flown by, and so much has changed. I’m feeling more confident now, I’m much more comfortable in my clothes. My health has improved, and I’m walking more than ever. Atkins is something that I do for myself. It’s
Read MoreWhat’s the Beef with Red Meat?
It seems like red meat is always the culprit that goes hand in hand with clogged arteries, stroke, diabetes and heart disease—in other words, a heart attack on a plate. Not too long ago, a group of scientists at Harvard examined this supposed link between red meat and processed meat consumption and the risk of
Read MoreThe Perfect Diet or The Perfect Diet for You?
In the world of weight loss, one-size-does not fit-all. Whether or a not a diet works for you or the person next to you depends greatly on your willingness to embrace that way of eating as a lifestyle. In an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Dr. Sherry Pagoto and Dr.
Read MoreMY EATING TIPS
START AT YOUR VERY NEXT MEAL. Stop putting it off. Stop punishing yourself with negative thoughts. Make the decision to change and DO IT. You’ve got to just jump right in- both feet in the pool! And don’t you dare wait until Monday! By Monday, you might have already have lost weight. CLEAR OUT THE
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