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Sugar: trick, not treat (LCN 71)

By JA October 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

Sugar habits and consequences Low Carb Nugget 71 American teenage boys consume an average of a 161 grams of sugar a day. That's 40 teaspoons of sugar. And you wonder why American children are becoming more obese? When it comes to our bodies and our health, both as individuals and as a nation, sugar is a dirty trick, not a sweet treat. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Nugget Tagged With: sugar

Keto reboot at four weeks

By JA October 23, 2017 2 Comments

I started my Keto Diet Reboot four weeks ago today. I'm five and a half pound lighter now than I was then. That's a slow rate of weight loss, just under a pound and a half per week. However, I had a lost weekend in the middle of the four weeks. It was a nice lost weekend spent with Anita at a romantic bed and breakfast, and I did my best to stay the low-carb, high-fat course. I thought I did a good job, but when we got home, I found I'd gained back over two pounds. (See this earlier post.) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Keto Journal 2017 Tagged With: diet, ketogenic diet, weight loss

Keto vs. paleo infographic

By JA October 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

keto paleo differences

Eating keto, eating paleo Both diets feature quality meats, wild-caught fish, and healthy fats. What else do they have in common? What are the important differences? Which diet should you eat? Attribution: https://zerocater.com … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Low-Carb Basics Tagged With: diet, ketogenic diet, ketones, Paleo

Weight gain, weight loss in two short periods

By JA October 13, 2017 Leave a Comment

Last weekend, Anita and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary with a short trip and a stay in an historic bed-and-breakfast. I did my best to be true to both my wife and my diet. The B & B provided me with eggs, meat, and coffee in the morning. I ignored the platter of chocolate-chip cookies available 24 hours a day. (Anita did not.) We picked restaurants where I could put together tasty low-carb meals. All in all, things went fine, until I weighed myself the morning after our return.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Keto Journal 2017, Personal Reflection Tagged With: LCHF, weight gain, weight loss

Net carbs vs. total carbs (LCN 66)

By JA October 10, 2017 2 Comments

Net carbs

Total Carbs - Fiber = Net Carbs Low Carb Nugget 66 Math to the rescue? Net carbs are the difference between total carbs in a food and the fiber. The idea is that fiber doesn't do much if anything to raise your blood glucose, so you can safely ignore it. Keep your net carbs low, and you'll keep your blood glucose and insulin response low. Then your body can burn fat. But can you trust net carbs as a guide for eating? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Low-Carb Basics, Nugget, Personal Reflection Tagged With: ketones, net carbs, weight loss

Control what you can

By JA October 6, 2017 2 Comments

weight control vs diet control

Weight control vs. diet control No one has direct control over their body weight, percentage of body fat, or waist circumference. Indirect control, maybe, but not direct control. For example, you can't tell your body "lose five pounds" and expect it to obey. You can't wake up and decide your waist-size for the day will be 36 inches. Sure, you could decide to pull out size-36 pants, and try to squeeze into them, but that doesn't mean you'll be able to. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Keto Journal 2017, Personal Reflection Tagged With: diet, diet log, ketogenic diet, weighing in, weight loss

Intermittency in diet (LCN 65)

By JA October 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Intermittency in diet

Intermittency: a dietary change-of-pace Low Carb Nugget 65 When it comes to diet, "intermittency" means making frequent, significant changes in how much you eat. You need to throw your body a dietary change up, and not let it adjust to a single continuous level of intake. (Programming note: I won't be releasing an episode of this podcast on Saturday, October 7th. Just two nuggets this week.) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, News & Commentary, Nugget, Uncategorized Tagged With: diet, intermittent dieting, intermittent fasting, weight loss

Super simple low-carb pancakes

By JA October 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Super Simple Low-carb Pancakes with a side of bacon

The need for super simple low-carb pancakes People new to the LCHF diet and life-style often miss their customary carb-laden comfort food. Personally, I think the best approach is to move on, embrace your new way of eating, and not try to recreate in low-carb form all the breads, pastas, and baked goods you used to enjoy. But a few exceptions may be good for your morale, and not hurt your carb count much or at all. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Food, Keto Journal 2017, Low-Carb Basics Tagged With: almond flour, LCHF, pancakes, recipe

The mystery of weight loss (LCN 64)

By JA October 3, 2017 2 Comments

Weight loss mystery

Looking for patterns in weight loss and consumption Low Carb Nugget 64 The main lesson of my diet so far is that weight loss is a complex and perplexing topic. It's one of the great mysteries of life. But if a method is working for you, stick with it. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Nugget Tagged With: diet, fat, protein, sodium, weighing in, weight loss

What’s a reasonable weight loss rate?

By JA October 2, 2017 2 Comments

Week One Report I ended the first week of my Keto Diet Reboot down three pounds. On Monday, September 25, I weighed in at 227.5 pounds. On Sunday, October 1, I weighed 224.6 pounds. So, to be precise, I lost 2.9 pounds. But hold on -- Monday morning to Sunday morning isn't quite a week. It's 144 hours. There are 168 hours in a week. One more full day. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Keto Journal 2017, Personal Reflection Tagged With: diet, diet log, weight loss

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