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As I approached writing this column, I felt a pang of embarrassment. How many times could I admit to you just how often I over-buy fresh produce? (I can't help it, it's so tempting!) Would readers be OK with how often I crib recipe ideas from others? But then I realized there is no shame in this.

Joan O'Connell Hedman's Make It Low Carb Column comes to CarbSmart Magazine!

The slow stretches and meditations of yoga don't burn calories like a run on the treadmill. But a new study suggests it might help people keep weight off in middle age.

The age old myth of loading up on carbs to achieve a high-energy performance may no longer be the preferred nutrition choice for athletes. New research presented at the 2005 International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Symposium found that more athletes are choosing to control carbohydrates to preserve lean body mass and improve body composition for an enhanced workout performance.

With foolproof strategies for controlling binges and cravings, invaluable tips on eating in restaurants, guidelines for dealing with sudden weight gain, and more than 175 delicious new recipes, "Living Low-Carb" is a godsend for the millions of American dieters now dedicated to the low-carb lifestyle.

Cindy from Maine is 45 years old and 5'6 inches tall. In October, Cindy will have been following the Atkins program for four years. She has gone from 239 pounds and a size 24 to 147 pounds and a size 14. Cindy's goal is to weigh 135 and wear size 10's.

Norma from Nova Scotia is 54 years old and 5' 6" tall. Norma began the Atkins program in July of 1999 after being introduced to it a month earlier by her friend, Joya. She began low carbing weighing 175 pounds and wearing size 18. She reached her goal of 125 pounds in late December of 1999.

How To Use Protein Powder for cooking and baking article by Rani Merens at CarbSmart Magazine.

Clyde from Texas is 47 years old. He follows the Atkins program and is current at goal weight and on maintenance. Clyde began at 280 pounds and a 40 inch "tight" waist. He was delighted to reach 210 pounds and wear size 36 waist pants for the first time in over 20 years. Clyde's weight is currently 222 pounds but not from fat gain, rather lean muscle from weight training.

For the last couple of weeks, I have been promising you an article about how we all need to take responsibility as low carbers to dispel all the lies, inaccuracies, and negative stories about the late Dr. Atkins and YOUR low carb lifestyle. Because our industry is so new and there are so many controversies surrounding low carb, I've decided to first look at what you should expect from me as the owner of CarbSmart especially since carbohydrate counts on labels are being questioned.

Dana Carpender is the number one low carb author in the world. Check out Dana's articles for CarbSmart Low Carb Magazine every week.

Dana Carpender's account of learning about the low carb lifestyle that changed her life.