If you are following a low carb diet then you should be eating a high amount of fat, relative to the other two macronutrients. Fat should make up 40-60% of your calories. The amount will vary depending on the carb
My Omelet
Hi everybody! This is an omelet I made with fresh eggs from one of my clients. Thank you Ann! It’s a little flat, I usually get them to puff up a little better, but I was in a hurry after
Our interview by Jimmy Moore
Recently Jimmy Moore of livinlavidalowcarb.com interviewed Matt and I for one of his weekly podcasts. It is now available. Click below to listen.
Losing body fat and getting toned
Just a little more about what it means to “get toned” and what that really means – losing body fat Screencasts and videos online
How to get a toned midsection
We don’t like using the word toned, and I explain why in the video above. Let’s all try to avoid this word and say more specifically what we mean.
Do I use my HR monitor or the elliptical to tell how many calories I'm burning?
We received this question from one of our readers: So today I have been on the Elliptical machine for 30 minutes and according to the machine, I burnt 310 calories. According to my HRM, I burnt 384 calories. Which one
Dr. Mercola's Muscle Metabolism Mistake
Dr. Mercola recently published this article on his site. He starts by discussing new research regarding meal frequency and metabolism. The general sentiment of his article is that eating more often does not increase metabolism, but eating more frequently might
A compelling vision for weight loss goals
Having a compelling vision is vital to success in any endeavor. Spend time with your vision by deciding what you really want to become and visualizing that in great detail. Don’t be mistaken, this is not “The Secret” or some
Lies, lies, lies
Sometimes, a little white lie is good for everybody!
Saturated fat and insulin function; should low-carbers be concerned?
There have been some recent rumblings about the ingestion of saturated fat, particularly butter, having a negative effect on insulin sensitivity. The study demonstrating this affect is discussed in the Lopez et al paper. I think there are some aspects