This month's awe inspiring success story comes from a good friend of mine named Hank Garner. Hank describes himself as a man who is incredibly blessed. Happily married for 17 years to his wife Dawn, they have 5 wonderful children and enjoy small-town life in Southern Mississippi. A web designer, Hank loves spending time with his family, the outdoors and being active. His newest passion is running, which he does 4 or 5 days a week.
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Low Carb Mornay Sauce – Budget Low Carb Cooking Base
This is such a simple sauce and so elegant. It works over chicken, turkey, game hens, and seafood of all kinds, especially shrimp and lobster - when they are on sale! It's also delicious over veggies! The nuttiness of the sauce is intensified when you broil it for a couple of minutes.
Read More »Can You Do The HCG Diet and Atkins Fat Fast At The Same Time? by Dana Carpender
Dana Carpender has done the HCG Protocol & Atkins Fat Fast at separate times. Now she shares her experience doing HCG & Atkins Fat Fast at the same time. "I had, in the past, tried the much-written-about HCG protocol. I had been willing to try it because it was clear that Dr. Simeons, who developed it, had a deep distrust of carbohydrates. I figured that made him my kind of guy." Indeed, his basic instructions for maintenance are "No starch or sugar for the first several weeks, and be cautious with them for the rest of your life."
Read More »Low Carb Success Story: Debbie Cusick 125 lbs. Lighter & Healthier
This month's source of inspiration comes from a sweet lady named Debbie Cusick. Debbie, retired from IBM, resides in Florida with her dog Flo, and three cats who graciously allow Debbie and Flo to bask in their presence. She's a birdwatcher, avid reader of mysteries, involved in choral singing and working with Flo, whom she hopes to eventually enter into obedience and/or agility competitions with in the near future. Another hobby of Debbie's is pastel painting. And let me tell you, this lady has some talent. She also has the talent of inspiring others. Today, you'll see why.
Read More »Low Carb & Gluten Free Pancakes for Henry and Halli by Dana Carpender
My nephew Henry and niece Halliday came to stay with That Nice Boy I Married and I this past week. We had a super-great time with them, as we always do - went to the county fair, did a little geocaching, watched a few movies, and just generally hung out.
Read More »It’s Egg Season by Dana Carpender
It's egg season! We tend to forget, because of battery egg farming techniques, that eggs really are a seasonal food - kept in natural lighting conditions, hens lay far fewer eggs in the winter, and more in the spring and summer. That's why eggs are associated with Easter: They've been a symbol of spring since - well, forever.
Read More »The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook by Rob Thompson and Dana Carpender
Now you can eat up, slim down, and control insulin - with 150 easy recipes that are scientifically designed and sinfully good.
Read More »Jelly Belly Sugar-Free Gummi Bears 2.8 oz. bag
Jelly Belly Sugar-Free Gummi Bears. Jelly Belly has made Sugar-Free Gummi Bears for years, and now they are better than ever with their new gummi recipe using Splenda and other sugar substitutes. With 45% less calories than regular Gummi Bears, loads of sweet flavor come in cherry, grape, lemon, pear, raspberry, tangerine, and watermelon.
Read More »3 Statements Which Can Sabotage Your Low-Carb Meal Plan
We have all heard and/or made self-defeating statements regarding our low carb plans, but the enticement to stray is far more insidious during the holiday season. Watch out for these statements of sabotage which can wreak havoc on your low carb plan.
Read More »Belly Fat Cure for Kids? by Amber Allen-Sauer
I really wish Jorge would come out with a children's Belly Fat Cure. Childhood obesity is a national epidemic, and sometimes parents just don't know the right choices to make. Until he does, here is my take on it.
Read More »The Primal Blueprint Cookbook: Primal, Low Carb, Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free (Hardcover)
As you build momentum for Primal eating, you'll find that you won't even miss the bland, boring, low-fat foods that previously were the central focus of your diet.
Read More »Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Bar – Discontinued by the Manufacturer
From the makers of the bestselling low-carb ChocoPerfection chocolate bars, the Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Bar is ready to make a big splash in the low-carb world, so you won't want to miss out on this sizzling hot new product.
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