If you're new to low carbing, let us give you a quick tour of the low carb diet world!
The basic premise of all low carb plans is simple: EATING FAT does NOT make us fat! Instead, an over-abundance of processed carbohydrates (the normal American diet) causes us to become obese and to suffer from obesity-related diseases. While plans differ in the amount and type of carbs "allowed" - from as low as 20g per day in the "Induction Phase" of the Atkins Diet to quite a bit more but only from very whole grain, low glycemic carbs in the SugarBusters Diet, keeping the amount of carbohydrates eaten lower than average is the cornerstone of low carbing.
Can YOU do this? Many, many folks are finding that low carb eating is a lot easier than they ever thought it could be... once you get past the initial week or so, your appetite decreases, your energy increases, and - well, the weight comes off! Can we guarantee a low carb lifestlye will work for you? Nope. But we can guarantee that others have done it - and that we'll be here to support you if you and your doctor decide that a low carb diet might be for you!
Visit often, participate in our forum, and learn what's new and exciting in the world of Low Carb Eating by checking out our Low Carb Help section. Don't forget we have lots of FREE low carb recipes available, too! We're pulling for you, too, to find success and freedom so many of us have found with low carb!
Cherish Your Struggles
Submitted by Mark Black on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 13:35.
Initially the title of this article may seem as if it runs contrary to your common sense. After all, we all hate to struggle. Dealing with difficulties in life can be scary, frustrating and exhausting. No one looks forward to going through one of life's rough patches, but we should. I haven't mastered this yet, but I'm certainly trying. I'm trying to embrace the challenges I face in my life rather than curse them. The reason for this is simple.
Restarting an Exercise Program Part II - Keep Moving!
Submitted by Goddess on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 12:59.Low Carb Eating asked a bunch of fitness experts on how to get back into the swing of an exercise program. They had plenty of advice! This is Part II.
by Suzzane Andrews, Host of Functional Fitness on PBS
Make your own Greek Yogurt
Submitted by Shelleyg on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 02:19.
After reading several articles on yogurt making, Greek yogurt, to be exact, it seems the simplest method is the one talked about the most. One lady invested over $100.00 in a yogurt making machine and all the ingredients and came out with a "very costly mess"(her words exactly).
