BMI? BMR? Huh?

Thursday, 28 January 2010, 21:38 | Category : Diet Tricks & Facts
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So you wanna be a prize fighter against the battle of the bulge! You only have a prayer to win if you put a little knowledge under your belt. BMI (Body Mass Index) and BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) are two things you should know that will give you the upper hand.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Is a [...]

Dunlap Syndrome Running Rampant!

Monday, 4 January 2010, 10:18 | Category : Diet Tricks & Facts
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Swine Flu has people worried but there is a syndrome running rampant that we all come in contact with everyday. It’s called Dunlap Syndrome! Some of you may know of it, a lot of us have it.
It’s when your stomach “dun lapped” over your belt!
Otherwise known as Belly Fat.
Little do [...]

My Version of Induction

Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 11:20 | Category : About Me, Diet Tricks & Facts
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I’m an Atkin’s Fan and big believer in the need for Induction so we can jump start our bodies into diet induced ketosis, the burning of our bodies stored fat for energy. Atkins Induction calls for a maximum of 20 carbs a day for 2 weeks. They have a suggested food list which you can [...]

1 in 10 Women!!!

Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 11:47 | Category : About Me, Diet Tricks & Facts
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There’s a syndrome most women don’t know about yet the new estimate is that 1 in 10 women of childbearing age are living with it. It’s a syndrome that often manifests itself in different ways depending on the individual. The symptoms are varied and many doctors are ill informed resulting in misdiagnosis.
This syndrome is Polycystic [...]

Low Carb Help for Diabetes

Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 14:38 | Category : Diet Tricks & Facts
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Are you diabetic or  have pre-diabetes? Did you know a LOW CARB diet may help you?
Weight Loss is a big concern in the diabetic community. Online I found much debate over whether a low carb diet is appropriate. NEWS FLASH IT IS!!! Research supports the effectiveness of low carb diets to achieve weight loss  and [...]

Thinking Outside the Cereal Box

Thursday, 10 September 2009, 12:11 | Category : Diet Tricks & Facts
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Breakfast is a must, but it can be boring for the average Low Carb newbie. Eggs, eggs, and more eggs seem to be the menu for most. Now eggs are very versatile with more than 100 different recipes out there, but if you don’t learn one of the most important breakfast tricks you may find [...]

Labor Day Pains

Sunday, 6 September 2009, 15:11 | Category : Diet Tricks & Facts
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Hey everyone it’s Labor Day Weekend. BBQs! BBQs! BBQs! Loosing weight can be difficult when faced with a holiday which revolves around food. Luckily I find BBQ’s the easiest to stick to when living a Low Carb lifestyle. All you have to do is follow my simple tips.

Eat something before you arrive
Pile on Salad (Be [...]

I Sinned & It Was Good!!!

Sunday, 6 September 2009, 13:44 | Category : Diet Tricks & Facts
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Low Carb is a lifestyle not a fad. So I allow myself to cheat. It has gone from once a week to once a month as my cravings have changed. For me cheating has rules…

I ask myself if what I want really worth it? I won’t waste my 1 cheat.
It’s only one meal not an [...]