Friday, December 26, 2014

Why Do You Want to Lose Weight with Low Carb?

With Christmas and the holidays behind us, a lot of people have now turned their focus toward the new year and what they want to accomplish. For a lot of folks, that means getting into shape:
  • making better food choices
  • losing a few pounds
  • and kicking up your activity level
becomes a priority when January rolls around.

Does that sound like you?
Huge Lettuce Salad with Tuna, Eggs, Tomatoes, Olives, and Peppers
Why Do You Want
 to Lose Weight?
  • Are you dissatisfied with the way you are?
  • Are you thinking about going on a low-carb diet?
  • Do you feel that weight loss will improve your life?
  • Do you believe weight loss will help you fit into some ideal?
  • Why do you really want to lose weight?
Since most New Year's resolutions fail, the answers to all of those questions, and more, will determine your ability to succeed on a low-carb diet.

Or any diet at all.

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Saturday, December 20, 2014

How to Plan a Great Low-Carb Christmas Dinner

Table Setting with Christmas Decorations
How to Plan a Stress-Free
Low-Carb Christmas Dinner
A typical menu is all about carbs:
  • potatoes
  • rice
  • bread
  • pasta
  • whole grains
  • cereals
  • and sweet desserts
These foods find their way onto the menu at almost every single meal.

The problem?

Loading up on carbohydrates isn't a holiday tradition. For most people, it is an every day affair. 

So if you're trying to plan a great low-carb Christmas dinner:

Your old holiday habits might have you feeling a little lost and overwhelmed right about now.

However, there's no need to fear.

That spiral-cut ham or prime roast beef you're used to making for the holiday are carb free. But some of the appetizers, side dishes, and luscious desserts you used to whip up to impress your family and friends might not be.

If that's the problem you're having, don't despair. All it takes to put together a great low-carb Christmas dinner is a little pre-thought and creativity.

Whether you're new to low carb this year or you have white-knuckled your way through the holiday season, if you follow the 10 simple principles outlined below, your family and friends will never miss the carbs.

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