In this fourth post in our series Our Ketogenic Diet Journey, I’ll give you a behind the curtains peek at how Barbara and I configured our ketogenic diet. The keto diet with its amazing health benefits is finally becoming mainstream. More and more people are turning to the diet as an effective…
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Our Keto Journey Part 2: Getting Rid Of Stubborn Pounds And Guarding Against Alzheimer’s
In the first post in this series, John presented a 5,000-foot view of what a ketogenic diet looks like. If you’re completely unfamiliar with a keto diet, we suggest you read that post first. In this post today, I’ll share why I went keto.
Will My Friend Jerry Ever Beat Diabetes And Obesity? Part 2: Winning The Battle
A few weeks back, I wrote about my friend Jerry’s (name changed) ongoing battle with heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. See part 1 here. He’s been out of the hospital for about six weeks. I spoke to him today, and he says he’s lost about 30 pounds, his blood glucose is under control,…
Will My Friend Jerry Ever Beat Diabetes And Obesity? Part 1
Recently, I went to the hospital to visit my friend Jerry (name changed). He was recovering from heart failure. He’s also obese, a type 2 diabetic taking insulin and a slew of other meds for various conditions. As I entered his room, he was in the middle of eating his lunch. I was shocked at what his medical team thought was a healthy meal…
New Study Finds You Can Lose 11% Body Fat And Get Healthier In Only 8 Weeks On A Low-Carb Egg Based Diet
A recent study from the University of Alabama found that you can lose 11% body fat and become healthier in only 8 weeks on a low-carb, egg based diet. And you don’t have to count calories. I know it sounds like some sensational…
Chronic Stress And Belly Fat Part 3: Why Your Appetite Seems Out Of Control
This is part 3 in a 4-part series on chronic stress and belly fat. You’ve been under stress for a while now. The boss has been on your back, the bills are piling up, your significant other is acting weird, your aging parents constantly need your help. The list could…
Chronic Stress And Belly Fat Part 2: The Hidden Dangers
This is part 2 in a 4-part series on chronic stress and belly fat. If you’ve suffered from chronic stress you’ve probably experienced some of these symptoms: anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, digestive disorders, loss of concentration, or motivation, disrupted sleep patterns…
Is Stress Causing You To Gain Dangerous Belly Fat? Part 1
Okay, you’ve known for a while that you have to lose a few inches off your middle. So you’ve cut down on the calories and begun to exercise. But nothing’s happening. The inches are still there. For some reason, you just can’t lose that belly fat. It’s giving you too much stress anyway…