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How many carbs a day is considered a low carb diet?

Ask: How many carbs a day is considered a low carb diet? Thanks. Answer: Anything less that 9 grams of carbs per hour controls insulin and is considered low carb (up to 144 grams per day) You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein

What are some tips to stick to a low-carb diet?

Ask: I have previously been on a low carb diet and lost 4 kilos in the first 2 weeks, but after i noticed that i wasn’t losing any more weight, so i ended up quitting the diet and went back to my regular diet. I’m planning on starting the

How to get Fit Body Now

How to get a flat, sexy stomach. First, we have to look at the problem. Think about what you are doing now and how it obviously isn’t working since you’re still looking to get that stomach flatter. Also, remember that we all have abs. They are there. However, getting

How have you lost weight in the past? Did a doctor help?

Ask: I am about 35-40 lbs overweight and have a doctor’s appt tomorrow. I have asked different doc’s in the past for their help and one referred me to a nutritionist who said “just follow the pyramid”. Gee, thanks. I didn’t know I should eat that many veggies per

What’s the best way to get motivated to lose weight?

Ask: I’ve been trying for a long time to lose weight, but nothing seems to really work. I can’t seem to get myself motivated enough to get up & lose the weight. i don’t know why, but i’ve been down lately & that causes me to just give up,

Exercises To Lose Belly Fat

Belly fat is the most obstinate fat that can be shed with a structured exercise regime. Lack of physical activity combined with our sedentary jobs can be cited as the major cause for belly fat. Not only does belly fat look ugly, but it is also the cause for

When can I realistically set a goal to run a marathon?

Ask: I am 250+ pounds and as motivation for losing weight I would like to run a marathon. If I start walking and jogging and slowly increase in distance and speed, when can I realistically run a marathon? There is a marathon near by in October. Would October 2010

7 Tips to Keep Fit, Lean & Motivated

Too many people have failed too many times at losing weight. What is the secret ingredient, beyond calorie reduction and a change in diet? It’s really as simple as it gets! The secret to losing weight is… Stay active! New research by Oregon Health & Science University scientists reveals that

13 Keys to a Healthy Diet

Developing healthy eating habits isn’t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine. The first principle of a healthy diet is simply to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods make different nutritional contributions. Secondly, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes—foods high in complex

How To Lose 20 Pounds Really, Really Fast

Gotcha! Bet you thought this was going to be some quick fix, right? If you were the least bit tempted by the headline, then you definitely need to read this article by one of my favorite fat loss gurus, Tom Venuto. He’s got a great sense of humor, as