<![CDATA[Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Discussion - All Forums]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:26:07 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Jimmy's Interview With Traci Marshall During 'Week Of Weight Loss Success 2']]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5027 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:21:06 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5027

In Episode 397 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," the inspiring "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" continues on adding to the stories we've already heard this week from Deryl Williams, Charles Cicciarella, and Caroline Jhingory. Today's special guest is Traci Marshall who was featured on pages 11-13 in The New Atkins For A New You because of her 95-pound weight loss story. Listen to Traci share about her Atkins diet experience, how the Atkins web site helped her in her health efforts, how she's adapted to low-carb living with low-carb friendly recipes, the improvements in her health since she started on Atkins, the reaction by her doctor to her weight loss and health success, the misconceptions that persist about what the Atkins diet is, the flexibility of the new Atkins book, how her children has adapted to low-carb living naturally, how her depression symptoms changed when she consumed a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb diet, the "miserable" and "trapped" feeling she felt after having a baby, the "side effect" health benefits she experienced eating low-carb, the independent studies that are coming out supporting low-carb living, why a vegetarian diet wouldn't work for her, how the Atkins diet is the REAL "real food" diet, why she encourages people NOT to diet but to just start eating the foods allowed on the Atkins plan, her aspirations for writing a success story/recipe book because of the feedback she's received from people, and the role moderate amounts of exercise played in her weight loss success.

Click here to quickly find out why Traci Marshall is quite the ambassador for the Atkins diet!]]>

In Episode 397 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," the inspiring "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" continues on adding to the stories we've already heard this week from Deryl Williams, Charles Cicciarella, and Caroline Jhingory. Today's special guest is Traci Marshall who was featured on pages 11-13 in The New Atkins For A New You because of her 95-pound weight loss story. Listen to Traci share about her Atkins diet experience, how the Atkins web site helped her in her health efforts, how she's adapted to low-carb living with low-carb friendly recipes, the improvements in her health since she started on Atkins, the reaction by her doctor to her weight loss and health success, the misconceptions that persist about what the Atkins diet is, the flexibility of the new Atkins book, how her children has adapted to low-carb living naturally, how her depression symptoms changed when she consumed a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb diet, the "miserable" and "trapped" feeling she felt after having a baby, the "side effect" health benefits she experienced eating low-carb, the independent studies that are coming out supporting low-carb living, why a vegetarian diet wouldn't work for her, how the Atkins diet is the REAL "real food" diet, why she encourages people NOT to diet but to just start eating the foods allowed on the Atkins plan, her aspirations for writing a success story/recipe book because of the feedback she's received from people, and the role moderate amounts of exercise played in her weight loss success.

Click here to quickly find out why Traci Marshall is quite the ambassador for the Atkins diet!]]> <![CDATA[New & Improved Julian Bakery Smart Carb Breads Now Soy-Free And Yummy]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5026 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:50:33 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5026

I have a lot of respect for companies who are willing to listen to the informed and educated suggestions made by their customers to improve the quality of their products, take that honest feedback from the people who are investing into the company and give it serious consideration for future product development to make them better, and then follow through by producing a spectacular new and improved version of a desirable product. It just makes good marketing and business sense for companies to do this, but you'd be surprised how many companies all but ignore what their customers have to say thinking they know what's best. But the reality is those companies that forget who supports them are the ones who will quickly be out of business especially in this tough economy right now. But thankfully there are wise companies who have been in business for decades through all the ups and downs because they've never forgotten the most important asset in their success is their customer base. That's why I'm such a big fan of Julian Bakery.

Click here to find out more about their new and improved Smart Carb breads that are soy-free, high in quality protein, high in fiber from inulin, and contain just 1g net carb per slice!]]>

I have a lot of respect for companies who are willing to listen to the informed and educated suggestions made by their customers to improve the quality of their products, take that honest feedback from the people who are investing into the company and give it serious consideration for future product development to make them better, and then follow through by producing a spectacular new and improved version of a desirable product. It just makes good marketing and business sense for companies to do this, but you'd be surprised how many companies all but ignore what their customers have to say thinking they know what's best. But the reality is those companies that forget who supports them are the ones who will quickly be out of business especially in this tough economy right now. But thankfully there are wise companies who have been in business for decades through all the ups and downs because they've never forgotten the most important asset in their success is their customer base. That's why I'm such a big fan of Julian Bakery.

Click here to find out more about their new and improved Smart Carb breads that are soy-free, high in quality protein, high in fiber from inulin, and contain just 1g net carb per slice!]]> <![CDATA[study finds sleep deprived teens eat more fat-but no mention of carbs]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5025 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:37:08 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5025 http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/co...42649.html
The above was linked from Twitter, to an article about a study where teens who
"...consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fat, and ate more snacks than those who slept eight hours or more a night."
Wow! A whole 2.2% more calories from fat! I kept waiting for some mention about excess calories from carbs but there was absolutely no mention of them.

And a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine actually claims "...that while the "prevailing view is that a calorie is a calorie," there is some evidence that calories from fat are more likely to be metabolized into more stored fat. Also, the more fat you eat, the more you crave, she said." Is that amazing or what?! I'm no professor or doctor, but after reading GCBC twice, along with lots of other materials, I feel I'm a lot better informed about nutrition than this person. Please take a look at this and share your thoughts.]]> http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/co...42649.html
The above was linked from Twitter, to an article about a study where teens who
"...consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fat, and ate more snacks than those who slept eight hours or more a night."
Wow! A whole 2.2% more calories from fat! I kept waiting for some mention about excess calories from carbs but there was absolutely no mention of them.

And a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine actually claims "...that while the "prevailing view is that a calorie is a calorie," there is some evidence that calories from fat are more likely to be metabolized into more stored fat. Also, the more fat you eat, the more you crave, she said." Is that amazing or what?! I'm no professor or doctor, but after reading GCBC twice, along with lots of other materials, I feel I'm a lot better informed about nutrition than this person. Please take a look at this and share your thoughts.]]> <![CDATA[Low Carb 90]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5024 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:23:43 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5024
After having several months of rough starts I want to dedicate the next 90 days to me, my health & my low carb lifestyle.

The past month I have come home exhausted, bloated, moody & depressed. So tired of feeling this way. I know how much better I feel with this woe. I am very worried about gaining all my weight back & having my sleep apnea return.

So here is the deal...90 days...one day at a time.

Day One is done! I feel better tonight than I have in weeks. I am dreading the withdrawals & flu symptoms but will keep reminding myself it will pass.

I will check back tomorrow! Gonna make a plan & stick to it.]]>
After having several months of rough starts I want to dedicate the next 90 days to me, my health & my low carb lifestyle.

The past month I have come home exhausted, bloated, moody & depressed. So tired of feeling this way. I know how much better I feel with this woe. I am very worried about gaining all my weight back & having my sleep apnea return.

So here is the deal...90 days...one day at a time.

Day One is done! I feel better tonight than I have in weeks. I am dreading the withdrawals & flu symptoms but will keep reminding myself it will pass.

I will check back tomorrow! Gonna make a plan & stick to it.]]> <![CDATA[Jimmy's Interview With Caroline Jhingory During 'Week Of Weight Loss Success 2']]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5023 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:34:46 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5023

In Episode 396 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we keep going with our very special "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" that has featured the inspiring weight loss success stories of Deryl Williams and Charles Cicciarella. As a former 273-pounder in a living "heck" as a 5'2" pre-adolescent child, Caroline Jhingory knows how difficult it can be living in a body you don't feel comfortable in. But thanks to low-carb living, she was able to shed 123 pounds and get her life back! Listen to Caroline share what it was like being an obese middle-schooler, how her cousin's low-carb weight loss motivated her to try it for herself, her own homemade "gumbo" low-carb plan that worked for her, her aversion to consuming high amounts of dietary fat, how she eats now compared to when she was losing weight, the lingering joint problems she deals with from years of being morbidly obese, why she created her web site to "pay it forward" to others, the joy she finds in helping people in their own weight and health goals, her response to people who think she was "disciplined" in her weight loss efforts, how she beat back the demons and negative naysayers that told her she was going to fail, how she beat back her "kryptonite" (pizza and cheesecake) foods, her sample low-carb menus, her exercise routine and why she considers it her "therapy," how she's fueling her workouts and weight training, how she has been able to "boost" her metabolism, and her encouragement to people who want to get started losing weight for good.

Click here to find out why Caroline Jhingory is a model for what lifestyle change is REALLY all about!]]>

In Episode 396 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we keep going with our very special "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" that has featured the inspiring weight loss success stories of Deryl Williams and Charles Cicciarella. As a former 273-pounder in a living "heck" as a 5'2" pre-adolescent child, Caroline Jhingory knows how difficult it can be living in a body you don't feel comfortable in. But thanks to low-carb living, she was able to shed 123 pounds and get her life back! Listen to Caroline share what it was like being an obese middle-schooler, how her cousin's low-carb weight loss motivated her to try it for herself, her own homemade "gumbo" low-carb plan that worked for her, her aversion to consuming high amounts of dietary fat, how she eats now compared to when she was losing weight, the lingering joint problems she deals with from years of being morbidly obese, why she created her web site to "pay it forward" to others, the joy she finds in helping people in their own weight and health goals, her response to people who think she was "disciplined" in her weight loss efforts, how she beat back the demons and negative naysayers that told her she was going to fail, how she beat back her "kryptonite" (pizza and cheesecake) foods, her sample low-carb menus, her exercise routine and why she considers it her "therapy," how she's fueling her workouts and weight training, how she has been able to "boost" her metabolism, and her encouragement to people who want to get started losing weight for good.

Click here to find out why Caroline Jhingory is a model for what lifestyle change is REALLY all about!]]> <![CDATA[Exercise Machines]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5022 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:28:44 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5022
BIG HUGS FROM THE SWAMP]]>
BIG HUGS FROM THE SWAMP]]> <![CDATA[Jimmy's Interview With Charles Cicciarella During 'Week Of Weight Loss Success 2']]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5021 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:35:52 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5021

In Episode 395 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we continue our very special "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" that began yesterday with the inspiring story of Deryl Williams. Today we continue with the incredibly inspiring weight loss success stories by sharing with you the journey of a Canadian man named Charles Cicciarella who is the author of the upcoming book entitled Life Is A FAT ONION. Listen to Charles talk about what life was like before his weight loss, his fast food addiction which led to his obesity, how what he ate impacted him psychologically and physically, why losing weight quickly didn't help him adjust mentally to his "new" self, how his life "crumbled" when he went through some difficult issues with close members of his family passing away, how his father motivated him to take better care of himself as he was on his deathbed, the renewed changes he made in his life following the death of his parents when he was able to finish his book, the story behind what the onion is all about in the title of the book, the meaning behind the acronym of FAT ONION, his odd view of fitness as a child and teenager, the inadequacy he felt as an adult in his career because of being bullied as a kid, how he transitioned his nutrition from vegetarian to low-carb, why he chooses to avoid red meat in his diet, the vegetable basics in his menus, the uplifting tattoo he put on his right arm, his appearance on LA Ink on TLC, why he refers to himself as "Chuckie" when thinking of who he was as an obese man, and what his dream for others is as they live their life.

Click here to allow the triumphant story of Charles Cicciarella give you the inspiration you need to overcome life's struggles.]]>

In Episode 395 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we continue our very special "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" that began yesterday with the inspiring story of Deryl Williams. Today we continue with the incredibly inspiring weight loss success stories by sharing with you the journey of a Canadian man named Charles Cicciarella who is the author of the upcoming book entitled Life Is A FAT ONION. Listen to Charles talk about what life was like before his weight loss, his fast food addiction which led to his obesity, how what he ate impacted him psychologically and physically, why losing weight quickly didn't help him adjust mentally to his "new" self, how his life "crumbled" when he went through some difficult issues with close members of his family passing away, how his father motivated him to take better care of himself as he was on his deathbed, the renewed changes he made in his life following the death of his parents when he was able to finish his book, the story behind what the onion is all about in the title of the book, the meaning behind the acronym of FAT ONION, his odd view of fitness as a child and teenager, the inadequacy he felt as an adult in his career because of being bullied as a kid, how he transitioned his nutrition from vegetarian to low-carb, why he chooses to avoid red meat in his diet, the vegetable basics in his menus, the uplifting tattoo he put on his right arm, his appearance on LA Ink on TLC, why he refers to himself as "Chuckie" when thinking of who he was as an obese man, and what his dream for others is as they live their life.

Click here to allow the triumphant story of Charles Cicciarella give you the inspiration you need to overcome life's struggles.]]> <![CDATA[Whey Protein shakes]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5020 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:42:34 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5020 Has anyone tried the Whey Protein shakes? I've heard that it's a good option to breakfast, and also through out the day.]]> Has anyone tried the Whey Protein shakes? I've heard that it's a good option to breakfast, and also through out the day.]]> <![CDATA[A Dreamfield's Dream]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5019 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:15:40 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5019 http://nourishmentforthesoul.tumblr.com/...-and-pasta

Made this last night with Dreamfield's linguine (6 oz. for the 2 of us)and loved it. No basil in the pictures because it was raining :-) I'm in south Texas and I LOVE rain.

Also-bought my pine nuts at Whole Foods--Do not buy "cheap" pine nuts such as those at the wholesale places. Make sure that your nutz (hmm) come from the US or Italy (and maybe Spain). The "cheap" ones come from China and people have complained of losing their taste for months after consuming them. Be careful. Hopefully they have been pulled from the market by now, but just beware. Always read your labels.]]> http://nourishmentforthesoul.tumblr.com/...-and-pasta

Made this last night with Dreamfield's linguine (6 oz. for the 2 of us)and loved it. No basil in the pictures because it was raining :-) I'm in south Texas and I LOVE rain.

Also-bought my pine nuts at Whole Foods--Do not buy "cheap" pine nuts such as those at the wholesale places. Make sure that your nutz (hmm) come from the US or Italy (and maybe Spain). The "cheap" ones come from China and people have complained of losing their taste for months after consuming them. Be careful. Hopefully they have been pulled from the market by now, but just beware. Always read your labels.]]> <![CDATA[Lap band + low-carb?]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5016 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5016 am very overweight, but I'm also only 24 years old and surgery is a drastic measure. Does anyone have any thoughts/experiences/information on these surgeries?]]> am very overweight, but I'm also only 24 years old and surgery is a drastic measure. Does anyone have any thoughts/experiences/information on these surgeries?]]> <![CDATA[Jimmy's Interview With Deryl Williams During 'Week Of Weight Loss Success 2']]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5015 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:51:28 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5015

In Episode 394 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we kick off this very special "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" featuring some truly inspiring and uplifting stories of shedding the pounds to help encourage you in your own journey. Today we hear from Deryl Williams from Hyperlife Fitness who weighed in at 274 pounds with several health concerns. Listen to him hear the ultimatum his doctor gave him to lose weight or else, how the South Beach Diet introduced him to the benefits of carbohydrate restriction, the success he was seeing consuming a lower-fat, lower-carb diet and exercise plan, his 94-pound weight loss in 9 1/2 months, why exercise does not cover up the sins of bad eating, his famous P90X television commercial appearance, the physical and mental changes that happened to him by the grace of God, his seminary experience contributing to his obesity problem, why pastors seem to struggle with obesity, say what's wrong in his thinking with saturated fat, why grass-fed meats are "a different animal" for consuming, the detrimental impact of consuming carbohydrates, the convoluted message being communicated about allegedly healthy foods like potatoes, why you don't really need to "cheat" anymore when you start eating better, the Shakeology program he promotes to his clients, his mom's love and affection for my work, the positive impact his nutritional/fitness example is having on his children, why "looking good" is the wrong motivation for making lifestyle changes, his thinking of the "slow" version of muscle-building, why marathon and sprint runners have a different physique, the failure of the "one-size-fits-all" approach, how much time weekly he spends exercising, what he thinks about The Biggest Loser television show, a sample of his typical menus, how the food manufacturers keep us addicted to carb-laden foods, and so much more!

Click here to listen to this first of five inspiring podcast interviews with an incredible weight loss success story this week as part of the "Week Of Weight Loss Success 2."]]>

In Episode 394 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we kick off this very special "Week of Weight Loss Success 2" featuring some truly inspiring and uplifting stories of shedding the pounds to help encourage you in your own journey. Today we hear from Deryl Williams from Hyperlife Fitness who weighed in at 274 pounds with several health concerns. Listen to him hear the ultimatum his doctor gave him to lose weight or else, how the South Beach Diet introduced him to the benefits of carbohydrate restriction, the success he was seeing consuming a lower-fat, lower-carb diet and exercise plan, his 94-pound weight loss in 9 1/2 months, why exercise does not cover up the sins of bad eating, his famous P90X television commercial appearance, the physical and mental changes that happened to him by the grace of God, his seminary experience contributing to his obesity problem, why pastors seem to struggle with obesity, say what's wrong in his thinking with saturated fat, why grass-fed meats are "a different animal" for consuming, the detrimental impact of consuming carbohydrates, the convoluted message being communicated about allegedly healthy foods like potatoes, why you don't really need to "cheat" anymore when you start eating better, the Shakeology program he promotes to his clients, his mom's love and affection for my work, the positive impact his nutritional/fitness example is having on his children, why "looking good" is the wrong motivation for making lifestyle changes, his thinking of the "slow" version of muscle-building, why marathon and sprint runners have a different physique, the failure of the "one-size-fits-all" approach, how much time weekly he spends exercising, what he thinks about The Biggest Loser television show, a sample of his typical menus, how the food manufacturers keep us addicted to carb-laden foods, and so much more!

Click here to listen to this first of five inspiring podcast interviews with an incredible weight loss success story this week as part of the "Week Of Weight Loss Success 2."]]> <![CDATA[Fluoridation and cholesterol?]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5011 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:49:46 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5011 In 2000 researchers performed an experiment on adult rats. The experiment demonstrated that fluoride raises cholesterol.

http://www.fluoride-journal.com/00-33-1/331-27.pdf

Quote:SUMMARY: Male Wistar rats were exposed to ammonium fluoride vapours in a toxicological chamber for 3 months.....

.....Total cholesterol: Ammonium fluoride caused a rise of 65% in cholesterol levels.

.....Triglycerides: Triglycerides in liver homogenate were increased by 61% in the NH4F group.

.....Total cholesterol: The level of cholesterol in the exposed group was higher by 27%.

.....Conclusions
• Chronic exposure to ammonium fluoride vapours leads to changes in
lipid metabolism in experimental animals.....

The experiment also studied the effects of quercetin at relieving the high cholesterol.

These cholesterol effects have been argued since the time when governments started fluoridating public drinking water. The target of fluoridation is improvements in child dental health.

A number of people claim that fluoridation doesn't have any positive dental effect. For the sake of argument I'll concede that fluoridation imporves child dental health. Children can receive fluoride treatments from dentists and pediatricians.

If fluoridation helps children, but harms adults, wouldn't it make more sense to treat children separately?
..]]> In 2000 researchers performed an experiment on adult rats. The experiment demonstrated that fluoride raises cholesterol.

http://www.fluoride-journal.com/00-33-1/331-27.pdf

Quote:SUMMARY: Male Wistar rats were exposed to ammonium fluoride vapours in a toxicological chamber for 3 months.....

.....Total cholesterol: Ammonium fluoride caused a rise of 65% in cholesterol levels.

.....Triglycerides: Triglycerides in liver homogenate were increased by 61% in the NH4F group.

.....Total cholesterol: The level of cholesterol in the exposed group was higher by 27%.

.....Conclusions
• Chronic exposure to ammonium fluoride vapours leads to changes in
lipid metabolism in experimental animals.....

The experiment also studied the effects of quercetin at relieving the high cholesterol.

These cholesterol effects have been argued since the time when governments started fluoridating public drinking water. The target of fluoridation is improvements in child dental health.

A number of people claim that fluoridation doesn't have any positive dental effect. For the sake of argument I'll concede that fluoridation imporves child dental health. Children can receive fluoride treatments from dentists and pediatricians.

If fluoridation helps children, but harms adults, wouldn't it make more sense to treat children separately?
..]]> <![CDATA[the last few pounds]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5010 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:54:06 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5010 I'm new to this forum. Any suggestions on losing the last 5+ lbs? I feel like I've stalled, and even though I'm a long distance walker/runner the last few pounds won't come off. Also, i could use some non egg breakfast suggestions or fav food meal suggestions for quick on the go stuff]]> I'm new to this forum. Any suggestions on losing the last 5+ lbs? I feel like I've stalled, and even though I'm a long distance walker/runner the last few pounds won't come off. Also, i could use some non egg breakfast suggestions or fav food meal suggestions for quick on the go stuff]]> <![CDATA[Who are we SUPPOSED to tip?]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5009 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:37:44 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5009
Picadilly waitress? even though they really don't take your order or bring your food?]]>
Picadilly waitress? even though they really don't take your order or bring your food?]]> <![CDATA[Raw milk raid]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5008 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:43:30 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5008
http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2...-raw-deal/

Police raided a raw foods store with guns drawn -- totally unnecessary. Fortunately, it seems to be stirring up a lot of criticism.]]>
http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2...-raw-deal/

Police raided a raw foods store with guns drawn -- totally unnecessary. Fortunately, it seems to be stirring up a lot of criticism.]]> <![CDATA[Keeping the Faith]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5007 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:09:30 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5007
It would be nice to wake up one day and be my former, 40lbs lighter, self..or at least something close to it. When does that moment come ... that minute when a person decides to follow through with a plan and accomplish what he/she sets out to do without reservation, without fear, without compromise?

How many times can you break a promise to yourself?]]>
It would be nice to wake up one day and be my former, 40lbs lighter, self..or at least something close to it. When does that moment come ... that minute when a person decides to follow through with a plan and accomplish what he/she sets out to do without reservation, without fear, without compromise?

How many times can you break a promise to yourself?]]> <![CDATA[Hello Again]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5006 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:42:05 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5006

But, I'm ready to try again Smile]]>

But, I'm ready to try again Smile]]> <![CDATA[Fat, what type and how much]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5004 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:50:53 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5004
My husband and sons are big meat eaters, I buy butchers own dry cured bacon, grass fed highland beef and free range chicken and local lamb, and I eat fish every day which is mainly organic farmed salmon, wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, wild sea bass, prawns and mussels. I keep my own chickens for eggs. We also take vitamin D3 and CoQ10 an my husband takes Omega 3. I love this way of eating as I don't have a sweet tooth and don't miss bread and potatoes, but still have niggling worries as even the 'experts' can't seem to agree.]]>
My husband and sons are big meat eaters, I buy butchers own dry cured bacon, grass fed highland beef and free range chicken and local lamb, and I eat fish every day which is mainly organic farmed salmon, wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, wild sea bass, prawns and mussels. I keep my own chickens for eggs. We also take vitamin D3 and CoQ10 an my husband takes Omega 3. I love this way of eating as I don't have a sweet tooth and don't miss bread and potatoes, but still have niggling worries as even the 'experts' can't seem to agree.]]> <![CDATA[Food of the Day]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5003 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:54:18 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5003
The bad habit I referred to is I get on a food kick and I run it into the ground. For the past two weeks it has been cream. I put it on berries. I made an incredible chorizo and mushroom cream sauce and the absolute best cream of jalapeno soup I have ever tasted. But of course, I can’t just make a recipe and leave it alone. I have to “improve” it, and in this case, my improvement actually worked. Which brings me to my first food of the day—Avocados.

I posted my latest recipe for jalapeno cream sauce under another thread, but after my initial success, I decided to tweak it a little. I did this by adding an avocado to the soup. Here is the updated version.

1 small chorizo sausage patty
3 roasted jalapenos
2 roasted Anaheim peppers (Hatch Chiles)
2 cloves roasted garlic—chopped
¼ onion—chopped
3 mushrooms—sliced
1 avocado - chopped
Salt, pepper, cilantro, oregano to taste
1 stick of butter
1 ½ cups chick broth
1 ½ cups heavy cream

Roast the peppers and garlic in the oven until the skins are black. Remove the skins and chop. Brown the sausage in some of the butter until it is done. Remove the sausage and eat it. Add some butter and sauté the onions and mushrooms for about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add the garlic and avocado and sauté for less than 1 minute. Add the broth and spices and cook on medium for about 15 minutes to reduce the liquid. Use an immersion blender to emulsify the mixture. Add the cream and simmer on low for about 45 minutes to reduce the mixture.

By adding the avocado before using the immersion blender, I made the soup even richer creamier than before. It turned out absolutely amazing.

I was never an avocado fan. Back in my earlier days, I wouldn’t have touched it because of the high fat content and later I didn’t touch it because frankly it looked nasty. When I ate at Mexican restaurants, I would always say, hold the guacamole. Well now I am in love with the green little fruit. It has become a great snack, soup additive and sometime meal. One avocado has about 3 net carbs, 25 grams of fat and 350 calories. I make quick guacamole by mashing one up with 2 tablespoons of salsa (adds 2 carbs), salt, pepper and a splash of lime juice. You can eat the guac with a spoon or over cucumber or bell pepper slices. Any way you do it, one avocado makes a great filling meal. I have also been known to eat it fresh out of the skin without adding anything to it.

Let me know what you think. In a few days I will post my next food of the day (I am not going to do this every day). I am not sure what it will be, but I am leaning toward hot wings.]]>
The bad habit I referred to is I get on a food kick and I run it into the ground. For the past two weeks it has been cream. I put it on berries. I made an incredible chorizo and mushroom cream sauce and the absolute best cream of jalapeno soup I have ever tasted. But of course, I can’t just make a recipe and leave it alone. I have to “improve” it, and in this case, my improvement actually worked. Which brings me to my first food of the day—Avocados.

I posted my latest recipe for jalapeno cream sauce under another thread, but after my initial success, I decided to tweak it a little. I did this by adding an avocado to the soup. Here is the updated version.

1 small chorizo sausage patty
3 roasted jalapenos
2 roasted Anaheim peppers (Hatch Chiles)
2 cloves roasted garlic—chopped
¼ onion—chopped
3 mushrooms—sliced
1 avocado - chopped
Salt, pepper, cilantro, oregano to taste
1 stick of butter
1 ½ cups chick broth
1 ½ cups heavy cream

Roast the peppers and garlic in the oven until the skins are black. Remove the skins and chop. Brown the sausage in some of the butter until it is done. Remove the sausage and eat it. Add some butter and sauté the onions and mushrooms for about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add the garlic and avocado and sauté for less than 1 minute. Add the broth and spices and cook on medium for about 15 minutes to reduce the liquid. Use an immersion blender to emulsify the mixture. Add the cream and simmer on low for about 45 minutes to reduce the mixture.

By adding the avocado before using the immersion blender, I made the soup even richer creamier than before. It turned out absolutely amazing.

I was never an avocado fan. Back in my earlier days, I wouldn’t have touched it because of the high fat content and later I didn’t touch it because frankly it looked nasty. When I ate at Mexican restaurants, I would always say, hold the guacamole. Well now I am in love with the green little fruit. It has become a great snack, soup additive and sometime meal. One avocado has about 3 net carbs, 25 grams of fat and 350 calories. I make quick guacamole by mashing one up with 2 tablespoons of salsa (adds 2 carbs), salt, pepper and a splash of lime juice. You can eat the guac with a spoon or over cucumber or bell pepper slices. Any way you do it, one avocado makes a great filling meal. I have also been known to eat it fresh out of the skin without adding anything to it.

Let me know what you think. In a few days I will post my next food of the day (I am not going to do this every day). I am not sure what it will be, but I am leaning toward hot wings.]]> <![CDATA[Jimmy's Interview With Steve Liberati About PaleoKit Products That Fund Steve's Club]]> http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5002 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:02:37 -0600 http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=5002

In Episode 393 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we hear from "caveman" entrepreneur/philanthropist Steve Liberati, owner of Steve's Original--makers of the high-quality, grass-fed, low-carb friendly PaleoKits. One thing you'll notice about this man is how much of a heart of gold he has for helping kids who society has all but given up on. But not Steve. You can tell he has a love and passion for the children he comes into contact with acting as a father figure and mentor to them. Listen to Steve talk about how he discovered the Paleo diet and why he chose to eat that way, the positive impact Dr. Loren Cordain's work had on him personally, why his desire to "feel good" was what originally led him to Paleo, how his exposure to inner city kids through his father's job led him to create Steve's Club to give these children a place to learn about fitness and nutrition, the "Paleo Challenge" weight loss contest he instituted with the kids, how the problem the children shared about the lack of healthy food options at school led to the creation of what would become the PaleoKits formulated by Steve's wife, the quality of the real food ingredients that you can actually pronounce used in the PaleoKits, why the PaleoKits are a better product than most protein bars and shakes, why it's important to eat the PaleoKits slowly, the soon-to-be-released "Just Jerky" product is perfect for people on low-carb diets, the real food, high-quality Paleo Krunch cereal products, his video recipe challenge to my listeners, his desire to spread the Steve's Club concept nationwide to help underprivileged kids across America, and how all of the Steve's Original employees come from the Steve's Club kids to give them a positive reference to start their working careers.

Click here for quite an inspiring story from a man who truly understands the concept of putting others first and self last. Kudos to you, Steve Liberati!]]>

In Episode 393 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we hear from "caveman" entrepreneur/philanthropist Steve Liberati, owner of Steve's Original--makers of the high-quality, grass-fed, low-carb friendly PaleoKits. One thing you'll notice about this man is how much of a heart of gold he has for helping kids who society has all but given up on. But not Steve. You can tell he has a love and passion for the children he comes into contact with acting as a father figure and mentor to them. Listen to Steve talk about how he discovered the Paleo diet and why he chose to eat that way, the positive impact Dr. Loren Cordain's work had on him personally, why his desire to "feel good" was what originally led him to Paleo, how his exposure to inner city kids through his father's job led him to create Steve's Club to give these children a place to learn about fitness and nutrition, the "Paleo Challenge" weight loss contest he instituted with the kids, how the problem the children shared about the lack of healthy food options at school led to the creation of what would become the PaleoKits formulated by Steve's wife, the quality of the real food ingredients that you can actually pronounce used in the PaleoKits, why the PaleoKits are a better product than most protein bars and shakes, why it's important to eat the PaleoKits slowly, the soon-to-be-released "Just Jerky" product is perfect for people on low-carb diets, the real food, high-quality Paleo Krunch cereal products, his video recipe challenge to my listeners, his desire to spread the Steve's Club concept nationwide to help underprivileged kids across America, and how all of the Steve's Original employees come from the Steve's Club kids to give them a positive reference to start their working careers.

Click here for quite an inspiring story from a man who truly understands the concept of putting others first and self last. Kudos to you, Steve Liberati!]]>