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It’s good to be back! I need to catch up, so let’s hear it, fill me in!
Hello! It’s good to be back! How have you all been? What have I missed? I need to catch up, so let’s hear it, fill me in! I’ve been going strong and steady. I was over in Europe, so I had to adapt to certain things like not having the convenience of the frozen meals,
Read MoreAtkins Your Way
The wonderful thing about Atkins is that you have options; the program is truly customized to you and what works best for your body. One example of doing Atkins your way is the decision of losing most of your weight in Induction or losing most of your weight in OWL. Read on and let me
Read MoreOne More Reason to Say No To Low-Fat Diets
Last year I wrote about a large clinical study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that showed that dieters who had successfully lost weight and were trying to maintain their weight loss burned significantly more calories eating a low-carb diet modeled after Atkins than they did eating a low-fat diet. In
Read MoreKick Your Carb Craving to the Curb
Here’s a scenario: You have been doing Atkins for a while, you’ve lost weight, and you are feeling great. As you progress through the different Phases, you start to incorporate different types of carbs in your meal plan, while still losing or maintaining your weight. Then, maybe you become a little overly confident. You figure
Read MoreShun the Sugar; Lose the Weight (and Avoid Diabetes)
No one ever said that the typical American diet was perfect—the fact that obesity rates continue to climb and obesity-related diseases are becoming more prevalent is a true testament to the pitfalls of many of the foods we eat every day. In fact, sugar may be the true killer. A study published in the February
Read MoreMy family, friends and I have collectively lost 100 pounds!
Hello! I hope you all had a fabulous Valentine’s day! Ozzy and I spent a lovely weekend together in London. He can be quite the romantic…when he remembers! I actually spent part of my Valentine’s Day with Atkins here at the Talk! After we did our live Valentine’s Day show, we taped a segment about
Read MoreAtkins—Even Better for Your Heart than the Mediterranean Diet?
A new study shows that about 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables—even wine at meals. In this study, just published on The New England Journal
Read MoreWhat’s for Breakfast on Induction?
Most people find it easy to eat Atkins-style at lunch and dinner. Breakfast is easy, too, if you get “egg-cited” about the myriad of ways in which eggs can be prepared. (For more on the incredible, edible egg, see my last blog.) But if eggs aren’t your thing, don’t worry. There are plenty of other
Read MoreMore Eggcelent News for Eggs!
Eggs—omelets, quiches, scrambles, frittatas and more—are a delicious and satisfying part of Atkins for many of you. And I’m sure you’ve read that the poor egg has been accused of raising cholesterol levels and increasing health risks. Not true. In reality, eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can consume. One large egg
Read MoreGetting Ready For Myth Busting With Atkins
Hello! Did anyone end up making the Kale chips we talked about last week? And the Kale dip? I want to know whose came out the best. How was your week? I had an absolutely fabulous time with the girls in New Orleans. Thank you to everyone who sent me restaurant suggestions! Between all of
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