Basics - Low Carb Tips and Tricks
Looking to get started on a low carb diet? Here are tips and tricks to help you deal with cravings, allergies, sensitivities, vacations, and other situations!
10 Tips for Atkins Dieters on Coping with Relatives 
If you´re on a low carb or Atkins diet, undoubtedly you´ll have to cope with relatives or others who are not low carb savvy. Here are some tips on getting through the day. Appetite Control Tips
It makes sense. If you eat less food, your body takes in less energy, and has to burn more fat. This helps you to lose weight. The trick is in how to do this without starving! Cats and Low Carb
On one hand, you might think it's silly to think about diets for pets. On the other hand, look at the ingredient lists for your pet food. It's scary to think what we are NORMALLY feeding to our pets, and thinking it's healthy. Clean your Cupboards - Feed the Birds!
Winter is the perfect time to go on or renew your low carb diet. For one thing, all that sugar-rich stuff on your shelves is perfect for your hungry feathered friends! Clearing your Plate Leads to Obesity
In an amazing study done by the American Institute for Cancer Research, people would mindlessly clear their entire plate of food - even if it held far more than they actually wanted to eat. Dining Tips to Lose Weight
No matter what diet you're on, here are some simple and straightforward tips to setting your table to help you lose the weight. They of course work really well for low carbers! Eating Breakfast Helps you Lose Weight
Are you skipping breakfast to drop some pounds? Research actually shows that EATING a good breakfast helps you lose weight and stay healthy. Fry up some eggs and learn more! Eating Small Meals vs Large
We all know that eating several small meals with healthy snacks is far better for your system than eating two or three gigantic meals and starving in between. How extreme can you go with this system? What if you ate every hour on the hour? Handling Comfort Food Cravings
Eating is often an emotional reaction, not one of hunger. Many of us have comfort foods that we turn to when we need some emotional snuggling. Family and friends can fail us - but food rarely does! Here are some ideas for when you get those comfort food cravings. Handling Compliments
Often women who grow up heavy have a lot of trouble dealing with compliments. They deliberately do not want to dress well, because it might lead to a compliment and draw attention to them. Handling compliments well is a skill you can learn! Handling your Cravings on Atkins
You´ve decided to go on an Atkins or low carb diet. But sometimes you get cravings! Here are suggestions for dealing with those desires for things you know are unhealthy for you. Healthy Body Fat Measurements
Many weight scales on the market also measure your body fat, by sending a gentle electric current through your body. What is a healthy body fat range, and how close are you? Healthy Body Measurements
There are several ways to track the progress and status of your body´s healthy. Each one is important in its own way, and each should be taken in conjunction with the other measurements to track your overall body health. Low Carb Breakfast = Less Hungry at Lunch
Research done by the Oxford Brookes University reinforces what other studies have found - that eating a low carb breakfast helps control your hunger pangs at lunchtime. Reduce Stress = Reduce Carb Cravings
Often your body craves sugar and carbs when it´s feeling stressed out or worn down. Your body does this even though it knows the post-carb crash will be worse than what you began with! Slow Music Reduces your Appetite
Are you looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight? Try playing slow music while you eat - it can reduce your intake by up to 40%! Summertime on Low Carb
Summertime is easily the best time of year to be on a low carb healthy diet. Everything you eat is salads, fresh veggies, fresh fish, fresh on the grill! Embrace a healthy way of living - and get out and enjoy the sunshine! Tips for Handling Potato Cravings
You´re on a low carb diet - but you really want those potato chips, french fries or baked potato! Here are some tips for handling the potato cravings you might have. Tips for Losing Over 100 Pounds
I know many people who have lost over 100 pounds on the low carb diet. Here are several tips to help you with this challenge. Training Yourself to Not Crave Sweets
Many people in modern times eat pounds of sugar every week without realizing it - in ketchup, peanut butter, salad dressing, and many other standards. You can actually train your tongue to not want high sugar desserts and items. Trying Different Diet Options
Life is not always immediately apparent from Moment One. We go through different jobs, date different partners and try different diets out as we progress through life. Using Ketone Strips and KetoStix
If you´re on a low carb diet, you often track your progress using ketone strips. What are ketone strips, what is ketosis, and how do they work? Using Portion Control = Feeling Full while Losing Weight
Portion control is often associated with plans such as Weight Watchers, and with being constantly hungry while eating "2 crackers only". When done properly, portion control can have you quite full and losing weight too. Weight Milestone Signs
If your goal is to lose some weight, I *highly* recommend getting yourself a weight milestone sign. It is quite amazing how much these free signs help you achieve your goals! What Are Good Carbs?
Are there really bad carbs, good carbs, and ugly carbs? A carb - or carbohydrate - is simply a measure of energy. You need to balance the energy you need with the nutrition that your body craves.
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