Newbie Topics

I'm a Low Carb evangelist, no doubt about it. I love promoting LC because I'd like to give others the same gift I've gotten. As a side effect of my LC ministry (snort!), I'm often told by folks that they've "tried the Low Carb thing once, but it didn't work." I've noticed a number of common mistakes or misunderstandings that consistently cause problems for people. Learn the pitfalls and you can effectively avoid 'em.

How you think about it does make a difference. In this video, Goddess speaks out on why "Diet" is indeed a 4-letter word!

The little things do add up! When you're preparing to take the low-carb plunge, here is exactly how to get ready. (P.S. Most of these tips will work for just about any weight-loss plan, too!)

Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, New and Revised Edition author: Robert C. Atkins asin: B000C4T48I

If you hang around low-carb communities for any length of time, you’ll hear the advice given emphatically to newbies: “Get the book! Get the book! Get the book!” You'd think the folks have some sort of stock in the publishing company, man.

I was thinking the other dayabout the actual process I’ve gone through to lose the weight. (And if the pop-tart queen can lose it, you can, too!)

It’s odd when you get down to it, considering how much people struggle to lose weight, because it's honestly NOT hard to lose weight. People struggle needlessly.

Just starting out? Thinking of low-carbing? Listen to the Goddess, Sparkster, and you'll find your path is much, much easier. Get the book (aka DANDR), get my advice, and get going! Here's a few thoughts on what to expect, and some pointers that will fast-track you to the winner's circle.

You've been thinking about it. And thinking about it. And thinking about it some more. You've mulled it, researched it, considered it, studied it and dissected it. You're ready to drop the flab. I know it can be challenging challenging undergoing a new project, because it really entails changing how you think.

Don't sabotage your low carb or low glycemic diet; avoid these mistakes and take control!

"I can't figure out whether I should eat products containing sugar alcohols or not? And how do I figure out how many carbs this stuff REALLY has???" Next to "How many carbs a day should I eat?" this is one of the most commonly asked questions here. It's confusing!