tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123339762024-03-23T14:25:31.546-04:00Moved to LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/BlogPLEASE UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS TO LIVINLAVIDALOWCARB.COM/BLOGJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comBlogger2452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-37959396202349826942008-08-29T22:20:00.003-04:002008-08-29T22:24:03.579-04:00Please Update Your RSS Feed To The New BlogJust a reminder, if you are reading this in a feed, we have moved the blog to:<br /><br /><a href=http://www.livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog>LIVINLAVIDALOWCARB.COM/BLOG</a><br /><br />THANKS for updating your bookmarks and RSS feed to the following:<br /><br /><a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/llvlcblog>http://feeds.feedburner.com/llvlcblog</a>Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-80968314945534401032008-08-13T16:57:00.000-04:002008-08-13T16:58:11.957-04:00Moved To LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/BlogIt took me a couple of weeks to work out all the kinks, but today it is official:<br /><br /><a href="http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog">MY NEW BLOG ON MY OWN SERVER</a><br /><br />I have enjoyed the WordPress format immensely and <a href="http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog">this new version of the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"</a> blog will implement the WordPress tools on my own server. This move cost me a pretty penny, but it was worth every dime I am spending on it to make it happen. You'll notice the new blog has some ads from sponsors on it which is something WordPress did not allow me to do on their format. I appreciate your continued support of those who support the work I am doing.<br /><br />So come on over to <a href="http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog">LIVINLAVIDALOWCARB.COM/BLOG</a> to join the fun. We're gonna be there a while, so make yourself at home. :DJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-23809063894412703862008-08-03T18:51:00.004-04:002008-08-04T08:31:28.754-04:00It's Over! I'm Finished Blogging Here...GOODBYE FOREVER BLOGGER!<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2729237361_c898574f3a_o.gif><br /><i>I've sat at my computer for hours on end posting to Blogger</i><br /><br />I've put this decision off for a very long time because I wanted to be absolutely sure it was the right thing to do. As much as I love blogging, you just knew the time was gonna come for me to hang it all up, call it quits, and take this show elsewhere--and that's exactly what I'm doing today. See ya, adios, and so long Blogger!<br /><br />You may recall my blog post from Friday when fellow low-carb blogger Regina Wilshire was <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/blogger-locks-another-low-carb-blog-as-spam-lets-help-get-it-unlocked/>the latest victim of Blogger's overaggressive robot identifying her blog as "spam."</a> This follows just a few short months after <a href=http://www.carbwire.com/2008/04/20/blogger_wrongfully_holding_livin_la_vida_lowcarb_blog_hostage>my blog right here at Blogger was locked</a> by the Blogger robots as a "spam blog" and all the frustration that came with that followed by <a href=http://www.carbwire.com/2008/05/17/bloggers_robots_lock_livin_la_vida_lowcarb_blog_for_the_second_time_in_a_month>a second locked blog just three weeks later</a>. Doing this to good blogs is bad public relations and has ticked me off enough that I've decided I'm done with Blogger forever. They've done this to themselves and I am usually very loyal to companies over time (which is why I stood with them for as long as I have).<br /><br />But today it is good riddance to them. Out with the old and in with the new! Does this mean I'm finished blogging about the healthy low-carb lifestyle? Not by a long shot! You can check out my new blogging home RIGHT NOW at <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com>LivinLaVidaLowCarb.wordpress.com</a>. I worked all weekend on it to make it look as good as it possibly can and I am so thrilled with the way it turned out. All of your favorite posts and comments have been moved over to this new blog as well as some new bells and whistles that will bring a smile to your face.<br /><br />A few of my testers have commented how much faster this page loads than the Blogger blog, so I am happy about that. Speed of loading was one of the major problems people complained about with this old blog. The new one is like lightning it's so fast! You'll also notice the layout is very clean and the look is much more precise than Blogger. My favorite feature of the new blog is the fact that you can click on "Next Page" at the bottom of each page and see the next set of blog posts. So now I only have to post 5 blog posts instead of 15-20. WOO HOO! Just click on that link and you'll get 5 more blog posts on the next page...SWEET!<br /><br />Along the top of the blog are seven clickable links to important information. <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/>"Home"</a> will always take you back to the front page of the blog. <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/beforeandafter/>"Before & After Pics"</a> shows my photos from 410 pounds, pictures from right after my 180-pound weight loss, as well as a new feature showing current photographs in the years since. <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/contact/>"Contact"</a> allows you to reach me with your questions and comments. <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/disclaimer/>"Disclaimer"</a> explains I am not a doctor, so use the information at your own risk. <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/llvlcsites/>"LLVLC Sites"</a> lists the various web sites I am affiliated with. <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/about/>"Meet Jimmy"</a> is a brief bio of who I am and why I started the blog. And finally, <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/sponsors/>"Our Sponsors"</a> is a grouping of all the companies that are lending their financial support to the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog so I can keep doing what I'm doing.<br /><br />On the left-hand side panel, you'll see some more new additions: a <a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/wordpressllvlcblog>Subscribe To Feed</a> link, the most recent comments on the blog, the most popular clicked pages on the blog, some weight loss links, the full archives all the way back to April 2005, the MyBlogLog widget box, and the total traffic at the blog which I transferred the numbers from my Blogger account over these past 3+ years (currently at over 3.5 million pageviews!).<br /><br />On the right-hand side panel, there's a link to <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/about/>my About page</a> connected to a picture of me, a list of the latest blog posts, a link to my book, a link to my before and after photos, an RSS feed of my <a href=http://lowcarbmenu.blogspot.com>Low-Carb Menus blog</a>, a list of "LLVLC Quicklinks" that will help you find what you need in a flash, my latest photographs on Flickr, a Meta list, and a link to <a href=http://podcasts.odiogo.com/jimmy-moores-livin-la-vida-lowcarb-blog/podcasts-html.php>audio podcasts of my blog posts courtesy of Odiogo</a>.<br /><br />Finally, in the upper right-hand side of the new WordPress blog is a search box that is unbelievably fast and accurate. If I have ever blogged about it, then you'll find it with this search box. It's located right beneath the blog logo and you should use it early and often to find what you need. Of course, if you need help, then I'm always happy to assist. :)<br /><br />So this is it! My days at Blogger have come to an end and that's just too bad. I appreciate having them as my blogging tool for over three years, but it's time to move on to bigger and better things at <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com>my new WordPress blog</a>. And I'm not alone: Regina Wilshire has also set up shop at WordPress at her new <a href=http://www.weightoftheevidence.com>WeightOfTheEvidence.com</a> blog. I'm sure many more current Blogger blog owners will be making the move soon...or they should lest the robots shut down their blog as "spam," too!<br /><br />Don't forget to change all of your bookmarks to the new blog and <a href=http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/feed/>resubscribe to the blog feed here</a> so you'll never miss a single post at the all new and improved "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog at WordPress! THANK YOU so much for your support for the work I am doing over the years and I look forward to continuing this for many years to come over at the new blog.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-84349737385491117152008-08-01T20:34:00.004-04:002008-08-01T23:03:25.851-04:00Gaining Stunning Health Improvements Because Of Low-Carb LivingIt is always important for us to share about people who are gaining stunning health improvements because of low-carb living. For all the talk about low-carb diets that happens, the subject is generally exclusively focused on weight loss while bemoaning the long-term health effects of this way of eating. But it's hard to argue with real life stories of positive changes. <br /><br />That's why I am always interested in hearing YOUR low-carb weight loss and health improvement stories so I can feature them at my blog. You'll recall a couple of months back I penned the post <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/testimonies-of-real-life-stories-of-low.html>"Testimonies Of Real Life Stories Of Low-Carb Transformation"</a> with a few of these stories. Now today I have a lot more encouraging health stories of livin' la vida low-carb to uplift you and get you excited about this amazing way of eating. <br /><br /><i>Hi Jimmy,<br /><br />I have been low carbing for about 6 months now (you linked to my blog at one point – thanks!) and just got my cholesterol numbers checked, and compared them to last year.<br /><br />Last Year<br />Total: 187<br />HDL: 103<br />LDL: 65<br />Triglyceride: 94<br /><br />This year<br />Total: 217<br />HDL: 97<br />LDL: 107<br />Triglyceride: 67<br /><br />Of course, my doctor told me since my total is over 200 and my LDL is over 100, I should eat less saturated fat, and get tested again in a year. I didn’t have a breakdown of my LDL to tell me what size my LDL particles were. I’m wondering if I should have this done. Also, I’m not sure if my HDL going down is bad, or unimportant. <br /><br />But I was happy to see my triglycerides down, even though they weren’t terrible before. I feel like I was pretty healthy when I wasn’t low-carb, but now I’ve gotten healthier. I definitely feel better overall! I haven’t lost any weight since I started, but I’ve been lifting weights for the past 2 years and I think I’ve gained muscle, so perhaps I’ve lost fat. But my triglycerides going down tells me I’m doing something right!<br /><br />The only thing I’ve noticed is now that I am low-carb, I never really feel hungry, which is good, but my face and neck does start to tingle if I haven’t eaten in a few hours. Have you ever experienced that? I’ve had my thyroid tested and they said my levels were normal. So that’s the only disconcerting thing I’ve noticed after going low carb.<br /><br />Love your blog!!!<br />***********<br />Hi Jimmy,<br /><br />This article was on the front page of Yahoo this morning and I thought it was good. I read your blog everyday and am inspired by you. I am down 24 pounds livin' la vida low-carb. I still have 64 pounds to go but I know this is the way to do it. My boot camp exercise class instructor is blown away by my progress.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />***********<br />This is the first time I send an email to a blog and I cannot thank you enough for your blogs and YouTube videos. They have helped me tremendously to keep going on my weight loss. I have been doing Atkins for a little more than two months and I have lost so far a total of 50 lbs. I now weigh 316. I have 121 more lbs. to go. Please continue what you do and thank you for being around. <br />***********<br />Jimmy, <br /> <br />You have really helped me. After being on low-carb for only 6 days I already feel so much better. I am not lying around in a fog, depressed and feeling hopeless. I am diabetic and my blood sugar had been pretty bad but now it hasn't been over 100 since my 2nd day. Also, I take water pills twice a day because my legs and feet swell so much that every step gives me excruciating pain. Now, my legs have not been swollen in 3 days, I can walk so much better!! and I stopped taking the water pills (don't worry, under Dr. supervision). <br /><br />I was able to walk to the family room and sing karaoke with my children. This might sound like a small thing, but I couldn't walk more than 50 feet and haven't been to the family room in months! Anyway, could these changes REALLY be because of the low carbs? I am soooo excited!!! Thank you Jimmy. You are a blessing. <br />***********<br />I work in health care and the other day a coworker (nurse) offered me a "healthy" whole wheat bagel. I politely said no and proceeded to eat my hard boiled egg. She asked why not? I said "I don't eat wheat products." She said "oh my god, you are not one of those weirdos that does low-carb are you?" I said "yes i am, thank you very much." From that point she proceeded to lecture me about the evils of ketosis and how I am ruining my kidneys and health.<br /><br />I took a good look at this woman and she was overweight. She had the overextended belly and puffy face that I used to have before i went low carb. Dark circles under her eyes and thin dull hair and dry skin. She continued to lecture me as i ate my hard boiled egg. I finally grew weary of her comments and offered her an egg. I told her that the fat from the egg was good for her dull skin and the protien would help her thinning lifeless hair. She sad that "Well, honey you are considerably younger than I am. How old are you 30? At my age 42 this is as good as it gets." I told her I was 44. She got up and left.<br /><br />This is the typical response i get from people who consider themselves educated.<br />***********<br />Hi Jimmy,<br /> <br />I gave up yo-yo dieting over 7 years ago, and have been living the low-carb lifestyle ever since. I went from a size 14 to a size 6 and have been that size for 7 years. I still have to maintain at a pretty low level of carbs. I enjoy every meal that I eat, and when I had my cholesterol level checked, my doctors told me that my cholesterol is perfect. Before low-carb, I had quite a problem with it. <br /> <br />I was terribly disappointed when the FDA and ADA did not acknowledge the effectiveness of low-carb living. But, I am very thankful for sites like yours where I can feel connected with people who understand the truth, and have been doing the LC plan long term.<br /> <br />My daughter who is 25 has been doing the diet with me for several years, and she is also very healthy and a size zero. Thanks for having the web site. I am going to be exploring it a lot this summer while I am on vacation. (I am a teacher, and during the school year, I am usually buried!).<br />***********<br />Howdy Jimmy, <br /> <br />I got my first lab work for the year. This is after stopping all medications and going on the Atkins diet. This was my New Year's Resolution. I went in to see my doctor to get the lab results. This is a pet peeve of mine. People should be able to get their own lab work! Why do we have to make a doctor appointment to get a lab order? I should be able to write my own lab order. I just want to see my numbers and how I am doing. <br /> <br />The nurse said; "any change in medication?" I said; "yes I don't take any, that's a change!". The nurse said; "I'll say!". I should have said, I don't take that crap any more, it was doing more harm than good. It was also costing me a lot of money and making the Pharmaceutical companies rich. <br /> <br />I think the doctor was really pissed when he realized I stopped the medications he prescribed, but what could he say? My numbers were great! My A1C is 5.4! It has never been this low. This is low for someone without diabetes. Diabetics are considered great if you are under 7. Dr Atkins has cured my Diabetes! Thank you so much. <br /> <br />My Blood pressure is also lower than it has ever been. My cholesterol is good. My weight is 155. I still have more to lose for my target weight of 150. The doctor did begrudgedly admit my numbers were great. He had nothing good to say about losing over 30 pounds. So in his book I guess losing weight did not help improve my health. I think it did. I think the weight loss is the biggest factor in improving my health. <br /> <br />Now get this. My doctor still thinks I need medication! For what? I guess that's all they know how to do. He said the Avapro( blood pressure medication ) does more for you than just lower your blood pressure, it also protects your kidneys. What??? First off this crap did not lower my blood pressure! So what the hell was it doing for my kidneys?! I brought my blood pressure down into the normal range with diet and exercise. <br /> <br />I am sure he would also say the Statins do more for you than lower your cholesterol. Hell in my book they don't even do that! He could not bring himself to say, Wow you're doing great! How did you do it? He didn't say it and doesn't want to. He doesn't want to know how I improved my health. Being a doctor you would think he would. He refused to say; You are much healthier today than you were the last time I saw you. He won't<br />say this but my numbers say it loud and clear. <br /> <br />I need help in finding a low carb doctor( your new blog )in my area! I live in Maryland, the DC suburbs This is serious It is a matter of life and death. My doctor is trying to kill me! <br />**********<br />Hey Jimmy, <br /><br />I just wanted to update and let you know I am still going strong. I am now 48 pounds from my weight loss goal, and super excited!!! I have to credit you, and SparkPeople for my success. Without the information, education, and support, I would have given up long long ago! I have had some ups and downs, and not lost as much as I would have liked to, but the main thing is we can never give up! This is a life long journey, not a short trip around the park.<br />***********<br />The most important thing I have learned over the past year is that I must watch the amount of my intake as well as what I eat. In brief, what Mike Eades asserts is that you can eat all the low-carb food you want and not gain weight. But to lose weight, you must eat only low-carb and create a caloric deficit as well. I can live with that as long as I get results.<br /><br />So I'm at 226.4 today. My all-time high back in 2003 was 262. Never give up!<br />***********<br />I have been on the Atkins diet since November 21, 2007 and in the first week I lost 23 pounds. Huge weight loss. Then after I have been losing weight. I have lost a whopping 97 pounds in 9 months. I couldn't be happier. I have three children and with each child the weight just kept piling on over the years. I wanted to look good in swimsuit to. I love the new look. I have read so any things on the Internet about how it is bad. But when I was on a fat-free diet I starved to death. <br /><br />With this diet I get less and I do watch my fat intake. But no carbs for 3 weeks then I allow myself 12 carbs every three weeks, it has changed my whole life, as I'm sure it has changed yours. I feel so great when I get out of bed. And when i see people eating chocolate or whatever it does not bother me. People don't understand this diet, they think that people on this diet eat a tub of butter, that certainly is not the case. Once you are on it you tend to change eating habits and get better with the diet. <br /><br />But this diet is for me finally there is a diet that is suited for me. And I don't miss any of the food I once ate. I have lost 8 pants sizes my husband can't keep his hands off me!! So I know that you are just glowing with your weight loss. It changes your life.<br /> <br />Thank you for your story. Glad to know there are more people that this diet has changed.<br />***********<br />I am 58 years old and have used low carb eating over the years. I have always had success when eating this way, I always felt better etc. However unfortunately I listened to the experts and in my efforts to be healthy I went to a diet of high grain, granola, fruits, and low fat. My health progressively worsened, physicians told me to eat less – you know the routine. <br /><br />At 56 I discovered that I had type 2 diabetes, my sugar was over 600, every vital reading was out of the norm. If it should have been high it was low and vice a versa. At a visit with my physician he sadly informed me that he could not give me any medicines, but insulin, due to my readings, but that somehow we had to get the sugar under control.<br /><br />I chose not to go on insulin, but began a systematic diary of my sugar readings before and after meals, and after 2 weeks it was painfully obvious that sugar, starches, fruit juices, etc were the culprit. I began following a low carb way of eating and today my HbA1c is 5.0, all my other readings are now normal. Weight loss has also been a wonderful side effect that I have received also.<br />***********<br />My doctor has been trying to push Lipitor, Crestor, etc. on me for the past 4 months, due to my "hereditary" cholesterol. (She doesn't look at my ratio, just my total cholesterol.) I'm never taking a statin! I'm going to prove to her that I can lower it on my own. I am Type 2 diabetic, following a very low-carb diet, exercising daily, my blood pressure is normal, my blood sugars are normal, and my lipid profile gets better and better every time I have lab work done. No statins for me! Ever! <br />***********<br />Dear Jimmy, <br /><br />I am a walking talking experiment for the effects of alcohol consumption while watching my weight. For the last two weeks I have omitted alcohol during the week days. I loved a few glasses of wine while cooking. I am a Pilates instructor. Very fit. I also incorporate 120 minutes of cardio each week and some weight training. <br />I was feeling bloated at times as well as the last inch of fat covering my six pack wasn't moving. I went on the scale and to my astonishment I lost 2 pounds after two <br />weeks. I am very careful about what I eat. My six pack is showing through nicely. It has made a difference. I kept wondering if it was in fact the alcohol, but I kept counting it in terms of my total calories for the day, and not aware of the fact that it stalls fat burning. Thanks for your site.<br />***********<br />Dear Jimmy, <br /> <br />I emailed you about 5 weeks ago due to extreme weight loss frustration. I do have some good news. Since my first email to you when I gained the four lbs., I lost the four lbs. plus 2 more lbs. Prior to that I was up and down 2 lbs., the same, rotten 2 lbs. and I felt like I was trapped in a cage. <br /> <br />What I have done is to try out some stuff you recommended on your site as well as what I read from other people. First, I stick to 18/19 carbs per day, period. Second, I have really cut out dairy (read: cheese), although I still have some cream in my coffee :). I also have INCREASED my fat intake. I really think this is helping me a <br />lot. I no longer feel guilty to add some mayo to a lettuce "sandwich" or butter to my veggies. I now eat macadamia nuts or deviled eggs for dessert instead of "low-carb" treats which I think mess me up. I try to stick with the same foods that I know work for me. If I add something and I gain or stall, I make a note of it & cut it out. <br /> <br />One "biggie" for me was going under 170 lbs. I had done it several months ago only to become very sad when I went over again. Happily, I am now down to 168. I am trying to be very, very careful. Amazing how that stupid scale can make or break your day!!! <br /> <br />Hope your success is continuing as well. Thank you for your kind words.</i><br /> <br />Got a low-carb weight loss or health improvement story to share with me? Send an e-mail to <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a>. Let's show this world the awesome results we KNOW that livin' la vida low-carb can produce.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-2530299245052970802008-08-01T15:17:00.005-04:002008-08-02T11:28:21.587-04:00Blogger Locks Another Low-Carb Blog As 'Spam': Let's Help Get It Unlocked<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2723396148_2aa007170f_m.jpg><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2723396196_f8b6dfd49d_m.jpg><br /><i>Now look at the low-carber who's been blocked as "spam"</i><br /><br />I am livid right now with the hosting site of my blogs right now and it has forced me to make a decision I really hoped I wouldn't have to make. But Blogger has really forced the issue now and I don't feel like I have much of a choice in the matter all things considered. More about that in a moment.<br /><br />As you know, my <a href=http://www.carbwire.com/2008/04/20/blogger_wrongfully_holding_livin_la_vida_lowcarb_blog_hostage>"Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog was first identified by Blogger's robots as a "spam blog"</a> back in April this year and it took nearly a week to get it back again. When your blog is locked by one of these computer robots automatically, you have to go through a rigorous waiting period until a real live human being can look at your blog and realize it is not "spam," but actually legitimate. Visitors coming to the blog wouldn't know that it's locked, but the owner is unable to make any new posts or changes until a Blogger representative bothers to take a look.<br /><br />Adding insult to injury about my particular case is the fact that <a href=http://www.carbwire.com/2008/05/17/bloggers_robots_lock_livin_la_vida_lowcarb_blog_for_the_second_time_in_a_month>it was locked for a second time in less than a month</a> AGAIN, although this time I got it to come back MUCH quicker because I had a Blogger employee name that I urged so many of you to write to. Thanks to the efforts of my faithful and dedicated supporters at my blog and on my other web sites, my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog was restored in just two days.<br /><br />Now we have yet another low-carb blogger who has been locked out of her popular blog. It's Regina Wilshire at the <a href=http://weightoftheevidence.blogspot.com>"Weight of the Evidence" blog</a> who informed me today that she has been identified by Blogger as a "spam" blog. This would be hilarious if it wasn't dead serious because Regina's blog has been a longtime source for quality low-carb research information well before Jimmy Moore was even on the scene. It's such a travesty that genuinely good bloggers are forced to endure this kind of aggravation.<br /><br />To make matters worse, my <a href=http://30-in-30.blogspot.com>"30-in-30" Low-Carb Weight Loss Challenge blog</a> was also locked today, so it looks like Blogger is on the rampage again with the trigger-happy robots. This is utterly stupid if you ask me and I would like to ask for your help yet again. As of the writing of this blog post, it's late on Friday afternoon. So nothing may come of this until Monday. But it's worth a shot for Regina's sake.<br /><br />The last time I asked for your help with unlocking my blog, I gave you the name and e-mail address of the Blogger employee who was the first one to unlock my blog. His name is <a href=http://www.blogger.com/profile/14989843755827170550>Mishka</a> and his direct e-mail address is <a href=mailto:mishkablogger@yahoo.com>mishkablogger@yahoo.com</a>. In your e-mail, kindly request that the URLs <a href=http://weightoftheevidence.blogspot.com>WeightOfTheEvidence.blogspot.com</a> and <a href=http://30-in-30.blogspot.com>30-in-30.blogspot.com</a> be unlocked since they are not "spam" blogs. Thank him for his prompt attention to this and express your personal experiences reading these sites. If all goes well, then Regina should be back up and running by Monday. And the same with my "30-in-30" blog.<br /><br />THANK YOU again for your help everyone! You are the best!<br /><br />So what am I contemplating doing? Right now I'm moving all of my posts from Blogger over the WordPress and will make a decision soon about making my new permanent blog home over there. You never hear about any issues like this over there, so it's looking more and more appealing by the moment. I'll let you know if and when that will happen, so don't worry. THANKS again for your support!<br /><br /><b>8-2-08 UPDATE:</b> Well, YOU DID IT!!! Both my "30-in-30" blog and Regina's blog are now back...but neither of us is happy with Blogger right now. That's why we're moving to WordPress and you'll be hearing more about that soon. In the meantime, check out Regina's new address at <a href=http://www.weightoftheevidence.com>WeightOfTheEvidence.com</a>.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-9941495224584975192008-07-31T20:06:00.007-04:002008-07-31T23:06:20.533-04:00Kooky, Crazy, Nutty...And Everything In Between: E-mails To My Low-Carb Blog<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2721277082_7e3b0b9f9e_m.jpg><br /><i>Some of my readers must be related to Crazy Harry</i><br /><br />I'm gonna be dating myself a bit with this reference, but do you remember the old Jim Henson television program called <i>The Muppet Show</i>? We all know Kermit the Frog, Fozzy, Beaker, Animal, and, of course, Miss Piggy. But do you remember that character named Crazy Harry? He was the strange one who always looked like he was up to no good as he looked for something to blow up. Does that ring a bell?<br /><br />Well, I must have some long lost relatives of Crazy Harry embarking on my blog from time to time because some rather kooky, crazy, and nutty comments and e-mails have been coming my way lately and it certainly keeps life rather interesting to say the least. That's okay because I get enough of everything in between to help counterbalance the wild and the weird. <br /><br />One of the most popular kind of blog posts I do feature some of the most intriguing e-mails and comments that come my way and you can see my previous ones <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/01/yes-i-really-do-read-and-answer-all-of.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/12/e-mails-just-keep-coming-as-lives-keep.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/08/my-livin-la-vida-low-carb-mailbag-is.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/03/you-can-just-ask-livin-la-vida-low-carb.html>here</a>, and <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/02/low-carb-dear-abby-answers-your.html>here</a>, and <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/04/my-neverending-low-carb-e-mail-bonanza.html>here</a>. But I do believe today takes the proverbial low-carb cake for the strangest e-mail I have ever received in the history of my blog. And that's truly saying something with all the bizarre comments that have been hurled in my direction. The good news is one freaky bit of feedback is always tempered perfectly by bunches of normal ones, so ENJOY!<br /><br />The following was left as an anonymous comment at my blog this week:<br /><br /><i>Look around your mid-section, you could live off that fat for 6 months. I am highly skeptical that your body needs all that fat. I'm pretty sure your gall bladder will need removal within a few years. Though that's only if you survive the colon cancer from the 15 pounds of fetid low quality hormone laden mad cow meat adhering to you colon. Do you notice how bad your BO is and how bad the toilet smells after you go. If you don't just ask your wife. Chimp poo is nothing like that!<br /><br />PS - and what is with your so called brother being in hospice and singing karaoke ? I've yet to meet a hospice patient released for a little karaoke R&R. I think somebody is looking for pity points. But if you weren't a drama llama you would not over medicate with fatty foods (formerly sugary foods in your younger years).</i><br /><br />Looks like Dean Ornish let one of his wacko radical vegetarians out on the loose again! Does something like this even deserve to be dignified with a valid response from me? I think not (although I thought you'd get a good laugh out of it like I did!). <br /><br />Now, on to more NORMAL e-mails...<br /><br /><i>Dear Jimmy,<br /> <br />I am a former vegetarian (16 years with no meat!) who has started eating fish and a hell of a lot more protein and fat due to reading Gary Taubes' book Good Calories, Bad Calories. I have easy access to all the research articles that he sites in his book, so in addition to being persuaded by Gary I have read all the original experiments as well and have changed my eating habits accordingly.<br /> <br />My reason for emailing you is to ask this: when you are talking to people about your diet and your opponent says: "I love sugar! I will never stop eating sugar! My boyfriend/girlfriend/ spouse tried it and they fainted/felt like crap/their heads exploded, etc." How do I defend myself? (I just had this conversation five minutes ago, so I am fuming just a bit.)<br /> <br />I could have been nasty and said, "Well, look at me, and now look AT YOU, YOU FAT SUGAR EATER!!!!" However, as irritating as this person can be sometimes, I did not want to hurt her feelings. <br /><br />So, Jimmy, could you or any of your fans advise me how to converse nicely with the uninitiated proponent of carbs without sounding like a total jerk?</i><br /><br />LOL! I think we all have people like this in our life. The thing I tell people is that you won't have to give up sugar for life if you don't want to on your low-carb diet. You just choose to go without it until your weight and health is under control. But what will happen is they'll reap the benefits of ditching sugar and will decide for themselves to never eat it again. What would you suggest?<br /><br /><i>Hi Jimmy, <br /> <br />I am hoping you can help me answer a question, or at least point me in the right direction to get an answer. First let me say, I love your blog! Thanks so much for keeping us updated on the low carb lifestyle. Let me tell you a little background about myself. I am a type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and am a registered nurse. In 1994, I read a book by a doctor in NY, Richard Bernstein, which changed the way I managed my diabetes. Dr. Bernstein advocates a very low carb diet for diabetics, and he has used it to manage his own diabetes for years. I met with him and tried his low carb diet, which substantially reduced my insulin needs. Although I was not able to maintain his ultra low carb recommendations, I have continued to follow a much lower carb diet which has helped greatly improve my diabetes control. <br /> <br />In 2004, I decided to tackle my next health issue, which was my weight. I had about 45 pounds to lose, and decided to join Weight Watchers and follow their core plan. Although Weight Watchers does not advocate low carb, it was easy for me to structure my eating with the core plan and still eat a lower carb diet. Within 7 months, I had dropped the 45 pounds and have maintained the weight loss for the past 4 years. Now, on to my question... <br /> <br />I currently exercise every day. I love it and look forward to it. As is my routine, just prior to exercising I have my one treat of the day, which is ice cream. This helps to keep my blood sugar up while exercising and keeps me on track with my healthy eating habits because I know I get to eat that one sweet treat every day. Recently, Breyers came out with a new line of "Breyers Free" ice creams, which are fat free and have some added fiber. I have been buying this line because the Weight Watchers points value is 1-2 points, as opposed to 4-5 for regular ice cream. But what I have noticed when eating these fat free ice creams is that my blood sugar goes way up, which it never did with the regular ice creams. After looking at the carb values for both, I saw that the fat free had 25 gms of carbs and the regular has 15 grams, which is a big difference since I probably do not stick to the 1/2 cup serving. Because of the difference in the carb value, I end up having to take extra insulin, which I did not have to do with the regular ice cream. <br /><br />So my question to you is do you think I should switch back to the regular ice cream? I am desperate to lose another 7 pounds, and am afraid that the regular ice cream, being higher in calories, will slow down this weight loss. However, my logical mind also knows that it is generally the extra insulin that the body makes or, in my case, that is injected, that causes me to gain weight. Can you please tell me your opinion on this, as I will feel better hearing it from someone who is familiar with the low carb debate. My doctor basically told me that lower calorie=weight loss, higher calorie=weight gain, but I am not so sure that is true since I have to take more insulin to cover the higher carb value. <br /> <br />Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated!</i><br /><br />Do I need to say how wrong this is on so many levels? I couldn't believe my eyes when I was reading this e-mail. Let me address the reason why fat-free and low-fat foods have more sugar/carbs. When they take out the fat, the food manufacturers have to replace it with something--and most of the time that something is sugar or high fructose corn syrup. That's just the way it is.<br /><br />Now, about that ice cream before your workout. WHAT?! It's a myth that you need to carb-up before exercise and I urge you to STOP eating the ice cream beforehand. That's not necessary when you are livin' la vida low-carb, eating adequate protein, and fueling up with fat. Read <i>The TNT Diet</i> by Adam Campbell and Dr. Jeff Volek to find out how to implement this way of eating into your regular exercise routine.<br /><br /><i>My experience with a very low carb, high fat diet.<br /><br />Started diet at Age 57, weight 186 (highest ever), total cholesterol 207, triglycerides 149, HDL 41, and LDL 136. Blood pressure between high normal and pre-hypertension.<br /><br />Lost 23lbs in 9 months, with total cholesterol 182, triglycerides 79, HDL 46, LDL 120. Sounded pretty good to me!<br /><br />3 months later, still on low carb diet, had lost additional 4 lbs, and feeling real good...then I had a heart attack. They placed 2 stents in 2 blocked arteries, also the main coronary artery is 40% blocked and I'm looking at bypass surgery in the future.<br /><br />Now I'm on a full regiment of drugs. Lost additional 10 lbs, and stayed on low carb, but now also low fat. With the drugs, total cholesterol 110, triglycerides 50, HDL 44, LDL 57. Blood pressure is now very very low.<br /><br />Ok, what happened?</i><br /><br />It's funny how people are so quick to blame their low-carb diet on health calamities when differences suddenly manifest themselves. But you never hear people talk about how much that low-fat, high-carb diet they were eating damaged their health. I've never understood this double standard, but it is what it is I guess. <br /><br />Anywho, as for this person who says their heart attack happened because of livin' la vida low-carb, he needs to read <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/31-year-old-heart-attack-victim-wants.html>this recent blog post</a> from a 31-year old man who also had a heart attack. The thing is you cannot underestimate your predisposition for having a cardiovascular event especially at your age and in the short amount of time you've been on low-carb. All those years of high-carb eating can take their toll. Eating low-fat is NOT the answer, but continuing low-carb living is vitally important to preventing ANOTHER heart attack in the future.<br /><br /><i>Dear Jimmy,<br /><br />I have a few comments. EVERYBODY says and thinks that they are never gonna be fat again or gain their weight back. Yet many, if not most, do just that. You may be too young to remember when Oprah dragged 90 lbs of fat in a wagon on stage and declared she would never be fat again. She may not be very fat now but she was between then and now, with losses and gains in between. Forgive my skepticism. It comes from my own experiences. I have lost weight, between 50 and 100 lbs several times, and kept it off for an average of three years. So I couldn't take seriously anyone's advice until they'd made it past 5 or 10 years.<br /><br />I pray that you succeed. I think this must be the first time you've lost a lot of weight or you might not be so sure you won't gain it back. Gaining it back is worse than being fat in the first place. Because I do want you to succeed, I am going to follow your progress. I think it may be wise for you to cultivate a little humility. In my opinion you sound like you are sure that you have THE answers. I wish it were so simple. I do agree that the questionnaires generally are asking the wrong questions, but the one about how you'd feel if you gained the weight back is an important and quite legitimate question that you need not to dismiss so cavalierly, perhaps to your own peril.</i><br /><br />Did I mention there was only one psycho e-mail? Okay, I was wrong. I have no idea what this person is talking about, but this is America and he has a right to his opinion. THANK YOU for sharing...er, I think. :)<br /><br /><i>Hi Jimmy,<br /><br />I'm a long time listener of your podcast show and I love it!<br /><br />I've been restricting my carbs for several years - my diet is probably not "low carb" as I eat around 100g total carbs per day (fibre included). However, I'm also vegan. I'm intolerant to dairy and I've never liked meat all that much anyway.<br /><br />I know that a lot of vegans are opposed to low carb diets and are very vocal about it. I personally don't push my vegan diet onto anyone, mainly because I don't like people trying to force me to eat meat and dairy products. I still prepare meat for my husband and children, I just don't eat any of it.<br /><br />Just wondering what your opinions are of vegan low carb diets, and whether you think it's even possible! My diet consists of: fruit, vegetables, tofu, seitan, wheat bran, nuts, and seeds. I also boost my protein intake with soy protein supplement because I weight train 4-5 times per week. My non fruit/vegetable carbs are from 1 serving of wheat bran per day, and 1 cup of pea soup 2-3 times per week.<br /><br />It sounds boring to most people but I genuinely enjoy eating this way.<br /><br />Just wondering what your thoughts are, and whether "vegan" and "low carb" can actually be compatible!<br /><br />Thanks and keep up the great work!</i><br /><br />I don't necessarily think there's anything wrong with a vegan wanting to eat a low-carb diet, but there are many benefits to eating animal fat that you miss out on when you go totally vegan. Plus, you can't eat eggs or other sources of healthy fat and protein that your body needs. I couldn't personally handle a low-carb vegan diet personally, but more power to ya. I just wish the <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/03/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-32.html>really crazy vegans</a> would just calm down with their rhetoric.<br /><br />I've got plenty more e-mails to share with you and will do that soon. In the meantime, I always love hearing from my readers whether they agree with me or not. So feel free to drop me an e-mail anytime at <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a>.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-23136611993837772612008-07-31T14:43:00.006-04:002008-07-31T17:31:49.691-04:00Study: Drinking Fruit Juice Worse Than Sugary Soda For Type 2 Diabetes Risk<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2720666402_3e744d39b5_o.jpg> <img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2720680354_749cacb3d8_m.jpg><br /><i>Dr. Julie Palmer says don't get fooled into drinking OJ</i><br /><br />What could be healthier for you than a icy cold glass of orange juice, right? What could be more Americana and good for you than that?! I mean it comes from freshly-squeezed oranges which are grown on trees, so it HAS to be better for you than sugary soda, doesn't it? Wellllllll, not exactly as a new study published in a major medical journal from researchers out of Boston University revealed this week.<br /><br />Lead researcher <a href=http://www.bu.edu/slone/AboutUs/researchers/JP/JP.htm>Dr. Julie Palmer</a>, a senior epidemiologist from the <a href=http://www.bu.edu/slone/index.html>Slone Epidemiology Center</a> at Boston University, looked at the connection between both fruit juice and sugary soda to Type 2 diabetes as part of the enlightening and still-ongoing prospective <a href=http://www.bu.edu/bwhs/>Black Women's Health Study</a> featuring a whopping 59,000 African-American women from across the United States. Because Type 2 diabetes has hit the black female population especially hard increasing exponentially in the past few years (double that of white women), Dr. Palmer wanted to find out specifically why and what she discovered is gonna shock a whole lotta people.<br /><br />Initial questionnaires went sent out to the study participants in 1995 to obtain baseline information on height, weight, demographic characteristics, medical history, usual diet and other factors. Then follow-up questionnaires soliciting information with updates on various health conditions, lifestyle changes, and diet among other things have been sent out every two years ever since to see if there are any marked changes in the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes or other such diseases.<br /><br />In all, 2,713 of the study participants (about 4.5 percent) developed Type 2 diabetes in the first ten years since the study began that paralleled with those women who increased their consumption of both sugary sodas and fruit drinks. According to the study, women who drank 2+ sodas per day experienced a 24 percent increase in getting Type 2 diabetes than those who drank less than one soft drink in a month. <br /><br />Interestingly, Dr. Palmer also found a curious connection between fruit juice and Type 2 diabetes as well. Those women in the study who drank 2+ servings of this "healthy" drink alternative to sugary soda, primarily at breakfast time, saw a 31 percent increase in diabetes risk compared to those who had less than one glass of fruit juice each month. <br /><br />Hmmmm...<br /><br />I can remember growing up how much I LOVED drinking <a href=http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/101309.html>Sunny Delight</a> orange juice. And my mom faithfully bought it for me, my brother Kevin, and sister Beverly thinking it was a "healthy" option since it was derived from fruit. Surely this had to be better than all that soda we would be drinking instead, right? Boy, we couldn't have been more wrong if we tried--and we have to blame it partially on the aggressive marketing of the juice lobby led by groups like the <a href=http://www.juiceproducts.org>Juice Products Association</a> who are in full spin-mode right now promoting juice as playing <a href=http://www.fruitjuicefacts.org/>"an important role in a healthy diet."</a> NOT!<br /><br />Some will argue that it's fruit and that alone should make it healthy. While I sincerely believe both whole fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet (including a low-carb one, by the way!), it's a blatant <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/05/dont-give-me-fruit-and-vegetable-copout.html>copout to say they're all good for you</a> when clearly they are not. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew are excellent choices for fruit in the latter stages of your low-carb life management plan. But juicing even any of these fruits simply concentrates the sugar that much more and you just don't need it. Can you imagine all the sugar you'd be adding to your body with apple, pineapple, or orange juice? EEEEEEK! No thanks! I don't need to get Type 2 diabetes.<br /><br />The take-home message from this study is that fruit juice is equal if not MORE harmful to your risk for Type 2 diabetes as sugary soda is and should be avoided for the same reasons. Most of the people reading this at my blog are saying to themselves, "well duh?!" But ask just about anyone you know which of the two is healthier between fruit juice and sugary soda and you're gonna have a virtually unanimous choice for the fruit juice. My answer would be NEITHER and I haven't drank either one since I started livin' la vida low-carb in January 2004. And I have NO intentions of EVER doing so again.<br /><br />Dr. Palmer said fruit drinks were favored over sugary soda by the participants in the study and that fruit drink consumption in the United States has doubled since the late 1970s. This along with the strong marketing of fruit juice as "healthy" beginning in the 1980s and still to this day has led us to higher and higher rates of Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Palmer noted.<br /><br /><i>"The public should be made aware that these drinks are not a healthy alternative to soft drinks with regard to risk of type 2 diabetes," she exclaimed.</i><br /><br />This study was funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and was published in the <a href=http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/168/14/1487>July 28, 2008 issue of the <i>Archives of Internal Medicine</i></a>.<br /><br />You can e-mail Dr. Julie Palmer about her study at <a href=mailto:jpalmer@slone.bu.edu>jpalmer@slone.bu.edu</a>.<br /><br />See what some of my fellow low-carbers had to say about this study on fruit juice:<br /><br />- <a href=http://www.jonnybowden.com/2008/07/this-just-in-from-journal-of-american.html>Dr. Jonny Bowden</a><br />- <a href=http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2008/07/type-2-diabtes.html>Connie Bennett</a><br />- <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=988>Discussion at my forum</a><br />- <a href=http://kudosforlowcarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/fruit-juice-is-bad-obesity-epidemic.html>Carol Bardelli</a><br />- <a href=http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/568304-sweet-fruit-drinks-found-lead-diabetes.html>Low-Carb Friends</a><br />- <a href=http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/07/29/fruit-juice-worse-than-soda/>Sean Kelley</a>Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-80020841125951049692008-07-31T09:48:00.004-04:002008-07-31T10:40:03.704-04:00'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 163: Christin Sherburne On A Crusade Against Kimkins<img src=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/christin.jpg><br /><i>Christin Sherburne leading a lawsuit against the Kimkins diet</i><br /><br />Most people who have been following my blog for any length of time over the past year already knows about the <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/06/theme-based-low-carb-links-kimkins.html>Kimkins diet scam</a> and the ongoing class action lawsuit that has been brought up against the diet's founder <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/heidi-diaz-dont-let-the-door-hit-ya-episode-94/>Heidi Diaz</a>, aka "Kimmer." One of the leading voices against Kimkins now is a woman who was featured on the front cover of <i>Woman's World</i> magazine in June 2007 touting her 100-pound weight loss in just five months. But a series of strange events involving Diaz and some potentially life-threatening health complications opened up her eyes to the dangers of the Kimkins diet scheme.<br /><br />In <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/christin-sherburne/>Episode 163 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,"</a> I'm pleased to share a very open and honest interview with <a href=http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com/>Christin Sherburne</a> who has been through a whirlwind of experiences over this past year, including being featured on <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/10/ktla-tv-unmasks-fraudulent-kimkins-diet.html>KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, CA</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/11/kimkins-diet-scam-shared-on-foxs.html>"The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" on FOX-TV</a>, and even on <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/01/kimkins-diet-scandal-exposed-on-abc-tvs.html>ABC-TV's "Good Morning America"</a> putting out a warning signal to anyone who has been tempted to go on the Kimkins diet. Christin has come under a lot of fire for being on the front lines of this battle against Heidi Diaz both from people who support Kimkins and even those who are against it like she is. Listen to her story for yourself and YOU decide what you think about Christin Sherburne's current crusade.<br /><br />Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 163: <br /><div class="podPress_content"><div id="podPressPlayerSpace_22" style="dimasplay: none;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/328/0/llvlc163-christin-sherburne.mp3" target="new"><img src="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/audio_mp3_button.png" border="0" align="top" class="podPress_imgicon" alt="icon for podpress" /></a> "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 163 [29:56m]: <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/christin-sherburne/>LISTEN NOW</a> | <a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/328/0/llvlc163-christin-sherburne.mp3" target="new">Download</a></div><br />Christin Sherburne takes us through this up-and-down journey over the past year when she was in support of Kimkins because of her incredible weight loss on it and then to her fervent opposition to this diet plan that threatened her health and is harming the lives of real people even to this day. I've been privileged to get to know Christin over this past year and met her <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/03/jimmy-moores-photos-memories-from-2008.html>in February this year on our first annual low-carb cruise</a> (she'll be coming on <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/bowden-westman-and-eberstein-to-join-us.html>the cruise in January 2009</a> as well!). She really is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.<br /><br />In the podcast, Christin opens up about those confusing days following her experience as the Kimkins cover-girl when she became the public relations spokesperson for the diet, how she ran into a brick wall when she asked Heidi Diaz/Kimmer to answer some of the questions that had been swirling around the Internet from concerned onlookers, the role <a href=http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/>Laura Dolson</a> played in helping her see the fraud this diet and its founder is, her unending determination to expose this scam wherever she can to help protect others from falling victim to it, what's happening with the class action civil lawsuit and potential criminal lawsuit against Heidi Diaz, and the positive things that have come out of this entire ordeal that are impacting her life today.<br /><br />Never miss a low-carb beat and tune in anytime by:<br /><br />1. Listening at <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com>the official web site</a><br />2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via <a href=http://www.podlinez.com>Podlinez</a><br />3. Subscribing to the <a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLivinLowCarbShow>RSS feed</a> <br />4. Going to iTunes--<a href=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202616798>Click here</a> to subscribe!<br /><br />So what did you think about Christin Sherburne? Regardless of your stance on the Kimkins diet, did Christin convince you one way or the other? Share your thoughts about today's interview in <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/christin-sherburne/>the show notes section of Episode 163</a>. Check out more from Christin Sherburne by visiting her at <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=4>her LivinLowCarbDiscussion.com page</a> as well as her inspirational <a href=http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com>"The Journey" blog</a>.<br /><br />Come back next week for a highly-requested two-part follow-up interview with Dr. Keith Berkowitz who will answer a slew of questions that came in following <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/dr-keith-berkowitz-on-the-forgotten-blood-sugar-disorder-hypoglycemia-episode-144/>my first podcast interview</a> with him a few months back about the subject of "reactive hypoglycemia" while on a low-carb diet. If you sent me a question about this, then tune in on Monday and Thursday to hear it answered by Dr. Berkowitz. THANKS for listening to <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com>"The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore."</a>Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1796753513355929372008-07-30T15:41:00.003-04:002008-07-30T16:04:59.145-04:00Zone Diet Success Stories Wanted For First Magazine Feature Story<a href=http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2161093-10465277><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2717833444_f8bb8f3692_o.jpg></a><br /><i>The Zone Diet will soon be featured in FIRST magazine</i><br /><br />I got word from the people at the <a href=http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2161093-10465277>Zone Diet</a> today that they are teaming up with the popular <i>First</i> magazine to do a story on people who have implemented the Zone strategies for weight loss. What they REALLY want to see are people who have been using fish oil supplements with GREAT success in improving both their weight and health. Here's your chance to have YOUR story heard in a well-known national publication!<br /><br />Those of us who are livin' la vida low-carb recognize the importance of getting the proper balance of essential omega fatty acids to reduce inflammation and this is a subject that is near and dear to the heart of Zone creator Dr. Barry Sears (who by the way is coming out with a new book in September 2008 entitled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FToxic-Fat-When-Good-Turns%2Fdp%2F1401604293%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1217447441%26sr%3D8-1&tag=livilavidalow-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325"><i>Toxic Fat: When Good Fat Turns Bad</i></a>). They want first-hand testimonials of women (sorry guys!) who have experienced an amazing turnaround in how they look because of the Zone diet and fish oil supplementation (like Zone spokesperson <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-147.html>Sue Knorr</a> who I recently featured at my podcast show). <br /><br />Time is of the essence and this story is on a deadline, so get on this ASAP if you are genuinely interested in sharing what happened to you. Here are the requirements:<br /><br />- You MUST be female<br />- You MUST be willing to reveal before and after photos<br />- Your story MUST include your testimony about the Zone diet/fish oil<br /><br />If you fit all of this criteria and can send me your story quickly, then please e-mail this information to me at <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a>. I'll forward them to the people at the Zone diet and cross my fingers for you that yours will be chosen. GOOD LUCK TO YOU and remember--DON'T DELAY! Send your story in today.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-92195223488269166472008-07-29T23:11:00.010-04:002008-07-31T14:24:49.686-04:00LLVLC On YouTube (Episode 48): Get The Exclusive Atkins Diet Startup Kit For $25There are two ends of the spectrum when people start talking about being on the "Atkins diet"--either they are simply cutting back on their carbohydrates and consuming whatever amounts of meat, cheese, eggs, and bacon they choose to eat or they are following the plan that was written and promoted by the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins in his various books, most notably <i>Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution</i>. <br /><br />It's amazing how people can get away with describing both of these as the "Atkins diet" when only those people who have educated themselves about this way of eating in the latter group can honestly say that. Even worse, we've got people who try to <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/05/foolishly-battling-atkins-diet-without.html>debate the Atkins diet without ever seeing what Dr. Atkins wrote</a>. Come on, that's just plain ignorant if you ask me. So I'm ready to help do something about this lack of understanding about the Atkins diet starting right here and right now.<br /><br />In <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hRHlEvPEJM>Episode 48 of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube,"</a> my lovely wife Christine and I share about an Atkins Diet Startup Kit that we are making exclusively available to anyone who wishes to learn more about this healthy and delicious low-carb nutritional approach. With all the mounds of misinformation and confusion that has been generated by those so-called health "experts" and the media about this wonderful dietary plan that helped me shed 180 pounds in 2004, why wouldn't you just want to learn more about what it's all about? That's precisely what this 6-item kit will do--EDUCATE!<br /><br />Learn more about what's in the Atkins Diet Startup Kit in today's video:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8hRHlEvPEJM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8hRHlEvPEJM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Here's a recap of the materials included in this package:<br /><br />- <i>Why & How It Works</i> video<br />- <i>Staying Slim & Health</i> video<br />- Atkins diet workbook<br />- Atkins meal planner (recipes)<br />- Atkins easy carb gram counter<br />- Basic diet manual<br /><br />These materials certainly do not replace what you get in <i>Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution</i> or any of his other books. But they do complement those books by putting the Atkins diet in clear and understandable language using a 3-part video explanation of the nutritional plan from Dr. Atkins himself, workbooks and information sheets to help you personalize your low-carb Atkins plan, and then practical information on carb counts, recipes, and other essential information to go on the REAL Atkins diet the right way. This is about a $100 value worth of materials that you can't purchase anywhere else and it's all yours for only $25 (plus FREE PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING!).<br /><br />Yes, you get the two videos, the big workbook, the recipe book, the carb gram counter book, and the basics guide to take when traveling all for the flat cost of $25. This includes your PRIORITY MAIL shipping, so you'll get it quickly when you place your order. Please contact me at <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a> and we'll work out arrangements to ship your materials. I want to get these materials about the Atkins diet into the hands of people who genuinely want to learn what this specific diet plan is all about. There are no more excuses for thinking the Atkins diet is just bacon-wrapped-butter-and-brie (maybe Dr. Dean Ornish should buy this kit--HE MIGHT LEARN SOMETHING!).<br /><br />Give us your feedback on our videos by e-mailing <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a> anytime. We appreciate hearing from you and will possibly use your show ideas in a future video. Watch our <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/12/theme-based-low-carb-links-youtube.html>previous YouTube videos</a> and join the ever-growing list of people who now <a href=http://www.youtube.com/livinlowcarbman>subscribe to our YouTube videos</a>. THANK YOU for your support of our video series on YouTube and we'll keep 'em coming!Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-32446861321380925632008-07-28T17:09:00.005-04:002008-07-28T21:06:09.021-04:00Why I Was Somewhat Disappointed With The July 2008 New England Journal Weight Loss Study<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2711813576_4610c4d364_m.jpg><br /><i>The New England Journal Of Medicine is highly prestigious</i><br /><br />While I was away on vacation in Florida seeing my brother recently, a well-publicized weight loss study comparing a low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, and low-fat diet was released and published in <a href=http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/359/3/229>the July 17, 2008 issue of <i>The New England Journal Of Medicine</i></a>. All the headlines were screaming how the Atkins diet is best and livin' la vida low-carb is champion of them all. It was in virtually every newspaper (including <a href=http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121624140800859549.html?mod=2_1566_leftbox>this <i>Wall Street Journal</i> story I was quoted in</a>), local and national television news outlet, and all the health and weight loss blogs--A BIG STORY!<br /><br />And because it put low-carb living in such a positive light as compared with the low-fat diet or the much-beloved Mediterranean diet, you would think I'd be a happy camper touting this study as the best thing to happen for low-carb in a long while. But as I stated after <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/03/stanford-researchers-confirm-atkins.html>this other highly-publicized study out of Stanford published in <i>Journal of the American Medical Association</i> last March</a>, I can't get too thrilled about yet another study that <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/08/why-is-there-such-trivial-weight-loss.html>shows such insignificant weight loss</a> on a low-carb diet after two years and doesn't really require the participants to adhere closely to anything resembling the Atkins weight loss diet. This puts me in the minority I'm sure, but I have to say this is one big reason why I was disappointed with the <i>New England Journal</i> study.<br /><br />For those of you who missed this study, lead researcher Iris Shai, R.D., Ph.D. from the S. Daniel Abraham International Center for Health and Nutrition in Israel, put 322 "moderately obese subjects" on one of three specific diets for a two-year observation:<br /><br />- <b>LOW-CARB</b>--Two months of 20g daily and slowly increase to 120g maximum for the duration of the study. Calorie-restriction was not required for this group.<br />- <b>MEDITERRANEAN</b>--Calorie restriction of 1500 daily for females, 1800 daily for males consuming a diet with 35 percent fat from olive oil and nuts while consuming fish and poultry in place of higher-fat cuts of meat like pork and beef.<br />- <b>LOW-FAT</b>--Calorie restriction of 1500 daily for females, 1800 daily for males consuming a diet with 30 percent of calories from fat as recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA)<br /><br />Before I share the results, I have some comments. While 20g carbs is indeed the Induction phase of the Atkins diet, 120g is nowhere close to ANY phase of the Atkins diet. EVER! Why do they put people on a low-carb diet and then let 'em go to town eating carbs later? What's so freakin' hard about requiring them to stay at or under 50g a day? I just don't get that with these studies. I do like the fact there were no constraints on calories with the low-carb group and they just naturally kept their calories in check eating this way.<br /><br />The Mediterranean diet group looked fine, but I was surprised to see the low-fat diet group to include so much fat. While the AHA may consider a 30 percent fat diet to be low (and it is relatively speaking), it doesn't come anywhere near the kind of low-fat diet that the infamous <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/10/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-96.html>Dr. Dean Ornish said in my first interview with him</a> suggesting obese and unhealthy people go on to lower their weight and improve their health. His plan is a 10 percent fat diet with upwards of 70-80 percent carbohydrates. That's not what they did with this study which is too bad since it supposedly shows the difference between low-fat and low-carb. We'll have more from Ornish is a moment.<br /><br />First, let's take a look at the results of this less-than-spectacular study:<br /><br />The <b>LOW-CARB</b> group lost the most amount of weight with 12.1 pounds followed by the <b>MEDITERRANEAN</b> group who lost 10.1 pounds and bringing up the tail was the <b>LOW-FAT</b> group who only shed 7.3 pounds (confirming the results of <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/01/study-low-fat-high-carb-diet-results.html>this long-term large study</a> that found weight loss was insignificant on a reduced-fat diet). The researchers also observed what happened to HDL and triglycerides on these various nutritional approaches and the results were not at all shocking to those of us paying attention to our health--<b>LOW-CARB</b> saw a greater INCREASE in their HDL "good" cholesterol and a more significant DECREASE in their dangerous triglyceride levels making their ratio of HDL/total cholesterol much better than the other groups. Additionally, the A1C levels, an important marker in blood sugar health, as well as their C-reactive protein levels, a marker look at dangerous inflammation, both improved more with the <b>LOW-CARB</b> group.<br /><br />Pretty good news, right? Well, it depends on who you ask. Let's see what Dr. Ornish thought about this study in <a href=http://www.newsweek.com/id/146641>this op-ed piece published in <i>Newsweek</i> magazine</a>. It appears he had an issue with several things that may or may not have validity:<br /><br /><b>1. The study was funded by <a href=http://atkinsfoundation.org/>The Atkins Foundation</a>, a non-profit organization led by Veronica Atkins that has donated millions of dollars to <a href=http://atkinsfoundation.org/grants.asp>various researchers looking into low-carb diets</a> and their effect on weight and health carrying on the legacy of the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins.</b><br /><br />This shouldn't disqualify the study altogether, but Ornish seems to think it does. So, are we to negate all the research conducted by you and your group on low-fat diets using the same logic, Dr. Ornish? You're better than this.<br /><br /><b>2. The LOW-FAT participants didn't eat a "low-fat" diet.</b><br /><br />I agree, Dr. Ornish. But neither did the <B>LOW-CARB</b> group eat a genuinely "low-carb" diet beyond the first couple of months of the study. If we are ever gonna see a real comparison of low-fat and low-carb diets going head-to-head, then mandatory compliance is gonna have to be implemented. That's the only way to keep advocates on both sides from whining about the diet not being the actual diet every time one of these comparison studies is released.<br /><br /><b>3. The study is questionable because of calories difference.</b><br /><br />Dr. Ornish claims the study lacks "quality" because the <b>LOW-FAT</b> group ate less calories but lost less weight. He says this calls into question the veracity of the data because it is "physiologically impossible" to eat less calories and lose less weight than the other groups. Ornish believes in the mistaken notion of <a href=>calories in, calories out</a>, so this is not surprising. How about that metabolic advantage at work? :D<br /><br /><b>4. The Atkins diet group ate "vegetarian sources of fat and protein" which isn't the Atkins diet with all the bacon and beef you can eat.</b><br /><br />I'll agree that vegetarian fats and proteins are not preferred over animal fats on the Atkins diet, it's ludicrous to continue stating that the Atkins diet by the book doesn't include veggies. Anyone who has read the book and doesn't have an agenda like Dr. Ornish knows that you get two cups of green leafy veggies as well as one cup of non-starchy vegetables per day on the most restrictive Induction phase of the Atkins diet. Hello?! You make yourself look idiotic when you keep repeating the same lie over and over again, Dr. Ornish.<br /><br />As for the actual sources of fat and protein in the <b>LOW-CARB</b> group, low-carb researcher Dr. Eric Westman from Duke University asked Dr. Shai to clarify what kind of foods were eaten by members of the low carb group. The notion that the researchers pushed a "vegetarian low-carb diet" on the participants is NOT what was done.<br /><br />Here was Dr. Shai's response to Dr. Westman's inquiry:<br /><br /><i>This is kind of funny that some could think of a "vegetarian low-carb" diet. Is it a new suggested strategy? Could be interesting idea but this wasn't the case here. Our low-carb diet was based on Atkins, the participants read the book and the recipes were more or less comparable to what you know in the states. <br /><br />Beef is the main red meat. What could be different? People here (in Israel) would not mix in the same meal meat and butter, a salad is considered a very rich one and not a lettuce based, and the main dressing is olive oil. As for beverages, same industry that makes money everywhere.<br /><br />For example, a plate could include: fish or fried/not bread coated chicken/or red meet, broccoli and mushrooms coated with eggs, roasted eggplants, vegetable salad (peppers, cucumber, green leaves, not lettuce) with olive oil dressing. I understand that some of the low-fat people find it hard to believe that such a low-carb diet was tremendously favorable within 2 years in a well designed study, but these are the facts and the science of tomorrow, with the next long-term studies in the pipeline, may confirm or not these findings.</i><br /><br />So, as you can see, the <b>LOW-CARB</b> did indeed follow more of an Atkins diet approach in terms of the specific foods they ate, not the mocking of a "vegetarian low-carb diet" as Dr. Ornish made fun of in his op-ed column.<br /><br /><b>5. HDL is only a risk factor among many to be looked at.</b><br /><br />Oh, how convenient for you, Dr. Ornish. Yes, we know all about your <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/10/ornish-hdl-cholesterol-is-garbage.html>"garbage trucks" analogy</a> for HDL stating that you need more of them when you have more "junk" (LDL) to be removed. But the fact is eating a high-carb diet as Ornish suggests <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/01/study-high-carb-consumption-leads-to.html>leads to LOWER HDL and HIGHER triglycerides</a>, neither of which is healthy by any stretch of the imagination. And the very latest researcher is showing us that LDL and total cholesterol are not nearly as important as the <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/01/study-hdl-triglycerides-better-markers.html>HDL/triglycerides ratio</a> that is becoming the new standard bearer for heart health. Dr. Ornish may dismiss these improvements with HDL and triglycerides by the <b>LOW-CARB</b> group as insignificant, but we know better.<br /><br />At the end of his op-ed trying to dismiss this study as irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, Dr. Ornish states that it's time to "call a truce in the diet wars." That's something I've tried to do before noting all the <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/10/post-ornish-interview-challenge-to-low.html>areas of agreement between low-fat and low-carb</a>, but the fact does remain <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/03/note-to-dr-dean-ornish-we-dont-all.html>we don't all agree on what is healthy</a>, Dr. Ornish. To state so bluntly that "an optimal diet is one that is low in fat" shows just how entrenched you remain in your ideology without looking at the latest data (and I'm sure you STILL haven't read Gary Taubes' <i>Good Calories, Bad Calories</i> because you're afraid to have your lifelong beliefs about health challenged with evidential facts!).<br /><br />Okay, enough about what Ornish thinks of this study. Let's see what some other prominent and REAL health experts think about the <i>New England Journal</i> study:<br /><br /><a href=http://www.jonnybowden.com/2008/07/that-new-low-carb-vs-low-fat-study.html>DR. JONNY BOWDEN</a><br /><br /><i>"Call me crazy, but I can't help wondering if the low-carb group would had lost even more weight if they had eaten less than the 120 grams of carbs these folks ate, all the while keeping calories at a moderate, reduced amount and incorporating other lifestyle changes like exercise and stress reduction. Can you imagine? A more reasonable level of under 100 grams a day (or even less) might have made a lot of difference--that's a level that seems to work the best for people who have problems with sugar, insulin and carbohydrates in general."</i><br /><br /><a href=http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/health/low-carb-diet-outperforms-low-fat-diet-1794.html>DR. JOHN BRIFFA</a><br /><br /><i>"This study adds to the body of evidence that suggests that lower carb and carb-controlled eating has distinct merit and generally has the capacity to out-perform low-fat diets in the weight-loss stakes (and without any conscious restriction of food intake, either). The results of this study suggest that such a diet may be superior in terms of cardiovascular disease risk too."</i><br /><br /><b>DR. RICHARD FEINMAN</b><br /><br /><i>"The major significance of the NEJM paper is that it is confirmatory of much work that has gone before. It is really not, as portrayed in the media, revolutionary. Much prior work from the laboratories of Jeff Volek, Eric Westman, Steve Phinney, Jay Wortman, Mary Gannon and Frank Nuttal and others has shown that carbohydrates, beyond simple calories, have a role in controlling how fats are used or stored. Directly or indirectly through insulin, carbohydrates encourage the storage rather than burning of fat and lead to the organization of fat into the cholesterol-containing particles that have been associated with cardiovascular disease. At the same time, the NEJM paper also confirms the evolving picture of fat as playing a passive role and emphasizes that what was once thought to be an intuitive benefit for lowering fat has consistently not panned out. The new article is a key block in a scientific structure that has been put together by many previous investigators. If the NEJM paper finally catalyzes some recognition of the scientific principles of carbohydrate restriction it will be a very important contribution."</i><br /><br /><a href=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/jul/20/area_physician_diabetes_expert_extols_new_lowcarb_/>DR. MARY C. VERNON</a><br /><br /><i>"For years, carbohydrate restriction and the low-carb folks, those of us who really spent our lives telling patients they could regain metabolic control and kind of being ostracized for it, we’re finally validated."</i><br /><br /><b>DR. JEFF VOLEK</b><br /><br /><i>"The findings from the recent NEJM study that showed a diet lower in carbohydrate outperformed a low fat diet confirms our previous work and that of many others. It is unique in that the intervention was 2 years and yet there was a very low subject attrition rate over such a long period of time. The low carbohydrate diet was only moderately restricted in carbohydrates (about 40% of calories). Based on our research, had the level of carbohydrate restriction been in the 10-15% range, the results would have been even more impressive. The results add to a growing body of work supporting the value of restricting carbohydrate as opposed to fat for superior weight management and metabolic health."</i><br /><br /><a href=http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/the-fat-fight-goes-on/>GARY TAUBES</a><br /><br /><i>"These latest trials just happen to be the best data we have on the long-term effects of saturated fat in the diet, and the best data we have says that more saturated fat is better than less. It may be true that if we lowered saturated fat further — say to 7 % of all calories as the American Heart Association is now recommending — or total fat down to 10 percent, as Dean Ornish argues, or raised saturated fat to 20 percent of calories, as Keys did, that we’d see a different result, but that’s just another hypothesis. The trials haven’t been done to test it. It’s also hard to imagine why a small decrease in saturated fat would be deleterious, but a larger decrease would be beneficial.<br /><br />It’s also true that I don’t think that LDL is a particularly meaningful predictor of heart disease risk, and I think total cholesterol is meaningless (based on the evidence that I recount in the book). But the point is that the AHA and the National Cholesterol Education Program and the authorities at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute do think LDL is meaningful, and that’s the basis by which they have always recommended low-saturated-fat diets. They also think that total cholesterol/HDL is the single best predictor of heart disease risk, so by their assessment, more saturated fat is better than less. I think the best predictors of risk regarding cholesterol profiles are HDL and the size and density of the LDL particles themselves, and maybe measurements of a protein known as ApoB (the protein component of the LDL particle itself) — and the existing diet trials in those cases also suggest that saturated fats are at worst harmless and perhaps even beneficial.<br /><br />Last point, the funding. It’s true that the study was financed by the Atkins Foundation, but to assume that the researchers went out and falsified their findings or twisted their observations to satisfy the source of funding is naive. Regrettably, the only institutions that will finance clinical trials, for the most part, are those that stand to gain from the results. That’s why the pharmaceutical industry finances drug trials. It would be nice if the government financed all these trials, but they don’t. So it’s up to the Atkins Foundation and any other organizations that might hold similar beliefs. In this case, the Atkins-funded diet trial observed the exact same results as similar NIH-funded diet trials."</i><br /><br />Incidentally, Taubes says the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spent $5 million for a large (300+ subjects, two-year-long) Atkins vs. AHA low-fat diet trial--the REAL THING! This is a larger and longer version of a pilot trial that observed results similar to the Israeli trial. This is the largest diet/weight loss trial the NIH has ever funded. The principal investigator is Gary Foster of Temple University, currently the president of the Obesity Society. In February 2007, Dr. Foster told Taubes the researchers had "completed the final 2 year assessments on most but not all" of their subjects. Currently the paper is "in the peer review process" and that's all we know at this point. Cross your fingers that this is the great elusive study that actually looks at low-carb vs. low-fat once and for all.<br /><br />Coming as a shock to nobody, the <a href=http://medheadlines.com/2008/07/19/aha-responds-to-israeli-diet-comparison/>AHA weighed in on this study</a> expressing their concerns over the long-term weight and health impact of low-carb diets and saturated fat consumption and the lack of application to women since the majority of the study participants were men. Yadda yadda yadda...what do you expect from a group pushing <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/10/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-93.html>two cartoon characters known as "The Bad Fat Brothers"</a> named "Sat" and "Trans?" These people lost all dignity a long time ago.<br /><br />I have long held the position that if low-carb is at least as effective as low-fat for weight loss and health, then <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/03/if-atkins-diet-works-as-well-as-low-fat.html>both should be recommended alongside one another</a> as healthy options for people to choose from. The <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/12/new-2008-ada-recommendations-partially.html>American Diabetes Association recognized low-carb diets</a> to diabetics for the first time beginning in January 2008 and the AHA, AMA, and other health groups should follow suit. The evidence is there if you'll simply open your eyes to it. We don't need another study, flawed or otherwise, to tell us that one way of eating that is working for so many people is livin' la vida low-carb. GIVE PEOPLE THE TRUTH and then let them choose. It's that easy.<br /><br />Although I'm not particularly overjoyed by this latest study out of Israel, that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the way it helped carry on the conversation about low-carb living across mainstream America. My stepdad Frank, who <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/god-watching-seeing-kevin-visiting-dad.html>only recently started on the Atkins diet</a> to lose about 50 pounds along with my mother, was all excited when he saw the television news coverage about this study a couple of weeks back. If this excites people and gets them interested in learning more about the healthy low-carb lifestyle, then that's awesome! I can't wait to see that new NIH study Taubes was talking about, though. That one looks like the REAL DEAL. <br /><br />You can e-mail Dr. Iris Shai about this study at <a href=mailto:irish@bgu.ac.il>irish@bgu.ac.il</a>.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-11178127211867256242008-07-28T10:34:00.005-04:002008-07-28T11:26:48.286-04:00'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 162: Zero-Carb Dieting With Charles Washington<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2658788990_f2b54c7859_o.jpg><br /><i>Charles Washington makes a compelling argument for zero carbs</i><br /><br />Oftentimes people who are unfamiliar with livin' la vida low-carb mistakenly describe it as a "zero-carb diet." Anyone who has ever read <i>Protein Power</i>, <i>Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution</i>, or any of the other respectable books about low-carb dieting knows that NONE of them advocate NO carbs. Not a single one. It just doesn't exist despite that pervading stereotypical view of what this way of eating is all about. But today's guest not only eating zero carbs, but he is also an active athlete running in half marathons.<br /><br />In <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/zeroing-carbs-charles-washington-episode-162/>Episode 162 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,"</a> we hear from <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=6>Charles Washington</a>, one of my moderators at the <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com>"Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Discussion" forum</a>, and he's proudly zero-carbing and loving it. After following the low-fat diet dutifully and losing a good amount of weight on it, Charles gained it all back when he started lifting weights. That's what drove him to learn more about low-carb nutrition, led him to my blog, and put him on a learning path that has him doing what he is doing today. <br /><br />Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 162: <br /><div class="podPress_content"><div id="podPressPlayerSpace_22" style="dimasplay: none;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/327/0/llvlc162-charles-washington.mp3" target="new"><img src="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/audio_mp3_button.png" border="0" align="top" class="podPress_imgicon" alt="icon for podpress" /></a> "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 162 [31:10m]: <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/zeroing-carbs-charles-washington-episode-162/>LISTEN NOW</a> | <a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/327/0/llvlc162-charles-washington.mp3" target="new">Download</a></div><br />There's one thing about Charles Washington that you cannot deny--he backs up everything he says with the facts from researchers, authors, and people who survived and thrived on basically a zero-carb diet. For someone who has not been trained in medicine or nutrition, he articulates his point of view clearly and logically. That can be difficult to pull off when you are suggesting something like eating only meat for your diet, but Charles does it. <br /><br />He's been sharing his <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=334>views on the zero-carb path</a> at my forum with quite a response--it's the #1 most-read thread at "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Discussion!" Today's podcast is the first time many people will hear Charles talking about eating this way, why he chose zero-carb over low-carb, how Gary Taubes' book <i>Good Calories, Bad Calories</i> changed his life, what he does to prepare for a half-marathon eating no carbs, his response to <a href=http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/weight-loss/low-carb-and-calories-2/>Dr. Mike Eades' recent blog post stating that calories count on a low-carb diet</a>, and so much more! I've been dying to share this interview with you and now it's here.<br /><br />Hear all kinds of perspectives on low-carb living anytime by:<br /><br />1. Listening at <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com>the official web site</a><br />2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via <a href=http://www.podlinez.com>Podlinez</a><br />3. Subscribing to the <a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLivinLowCarbShow>RSS feed</a> <br />4. Going to iTunes--<a href=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202616798>Click here</a> to subscribe!<br /><br />What's your impression of Charles Washington and his zero-carb diet? Were you persuaded that perhaps eating no carbohydrates is possibly a healthy way not just to live, but also a preferred method for runners and athletes looking for maximum performance? Tell us about what you think in <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/zeroing-carbs-charles-washington-episode-162/>the show notes section of Episode 162</a>. Read more from Charles Washington by visiting <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com>LivinLowCarbDiscussion.com</a>.<br /><br />Coming up on Thursday's podcast--another one of my moderators at my forum named <a href=http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com/>Christin Sherburne</a>. This former cover girl in <i>Woman's World</i> magazine last year is one of the central characters in the continuing <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/06/theme-based-low-carb-links-kimkins.html>Kimkins diet scam saga</a> and she wanted to provide an update about what is happening with the continuing lawsuit against Kimkins founder Heidi Diaz. You'll enjoy hearing from Christin pouring out her heart and soul about how this entire experience has changed her life.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-52535481354735728472008-07-26T20:26:00.004-04:002008-07-26T22:47:31.257-04:00Atkins Nutritionals Wants YOUR Atkins Low-Carb Success Story<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2705386244_2e1231d4b5_o.jpg><br /><i>Atkins Nutritionals looking for low-carb testimonials</i><br /><br />The Atkins Nutritionals web site is in the process of being updated right now and they are looking to add some Atkins weight loss success stories and testimonials to the new and improved site. If you've experienced weight loss, successful weight maintenance or improved health and energy from following the Atkins Nutritional Approach, then they'd love to hear from you. And there's a payoff for those of you who do--you'll win a special Atkins prize if your story is chosen.<br /><br />What they are looking for is first-person stories about how the Atkins Nutritional Approach, Atkins products and the Atkins community have changed your life. Here are a few questions to consider as you write your story:<br /><br />- When did you start following the Atkins approach, and over what period of time?<br />- What inspired you to try the Atkins Diet™?<br />- Are you still following the Atkins principles? Which phases, principles and aspects of the Atkins Nutritional Approach have proved to be the most practical, helpful and easiest to follow?<br />- What Atkins products have helped you with your weight loss goals? We want to know if you used Atkins products, which ones you used, and your opinions about our products.<br />- Did you succeed? What were your keys to success? Did you modify the Atkins plan to suit your own lifestyle and preferences?<br />- What has changed in your life–for example, if you lost weight, have you maintained your weight loss and how have you benefited from following Atkins?<br />- What obstacles did you have to deal with while following the Atkins Nutritional Approach, and how do you overcome them?<br /><br />If you send pictures, these should also depict your personal experience–from before you started on the Atkins Nutritional Approach to your "after" picture, showing where you are now or when you finished your last Atkins phase.<br /><br />You can e-mail your first-person success story to <a href=mailto:testimonials@atkins.com>testimonials@atkins.com</a>. Be sure to include your name, address, and the best way to contact you (phone and e-mail address). If you have an Atkins weight loss success story, then send clear digital .jpg before and after photos (be sure the pictures do not include other people). When you send in your story, keep in mind you will be contacted by Atkins Nutritionals if they are interested. It may take some time for them to go through the submissions, so be patient.<br /><br />If your story is chosen, then they will send you a release form to sign. They will not use your story unless you send the signed release form back to them. They will not use anything you send them without your explicit permission and they will not use anything without a signed release form from you.<br /><br />GOOD LUCK to everyone who shares their Atkins success story! :)Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-20610159796996354152008-07-26T12:02:00.006-04:002008-07-26T14:57:30.440-04:00LLVLC On YouTube (Episode 47): Ketostix A Low-Carb Guide, Not Really That Necessary<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2704481796_cc7d2e516f_o.jpg><br /><i>Is your low-carb diet relying too much on Ketostix?</i><br /><br />One of the most interesting tools we have at our disposal when we start livin' la vida low-carb to let us know whether we are doing it right or not is a testing strip that measures ketone levels called Ketostix (there are other brand names for ketone sticks, but this one from Bayer is the most common). Basically, here's how it works: you can check your urine on this testing strip to see how many ketone bodies you are excreting out of your body. Ketones are present when you are in ketosis which is instigated when you keep your carbohydrates at a ketogenic level (usually under 50g carbs daily).<br /><br />I recently asked a group of low-carb experts the following question--<a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/is-ketosis-necessary-on-low-carb-diet.html>"Is Ketosis Necessary On A Low-Carb Diet?"</a> That seems to be a "well duh" kind of question which is why we use things like Ketostix to see whether we are in ketosis or not. But where people seem to get most confused is with the color of the testing strip. If it's light pink, then I must be doing something wrong. My Ketostix need to be dark purple if I am experiencing "deep" ketosis, right? I get these kind of questions every single week and they miss the point of the testing strips.<br /><br />In <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l_xEYg62xk>Episode 47 of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube,"</a> Christine and I seek to better explain the purpose of Ketostix by telling you what they are for, what the various colors actually mean, why showing no ketones on these strips may not be a bad thing, and how you can virtually guarantee your body is in ketosis. I'm astonished by how many people are still so concerned about the results of their Ketostix, but hopefully this video will clear up some of the miscommunication.<br /><br />Find out all you need to know about Ketostix in today's video:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6l_xEYg62xk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6l_xEYg62xk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Noted biochemistry professor <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-136.html>Dr. Richard Feinman</a> from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York provided a very succinct explanation for how these Ketostix are supposed to work: <br /><br /><i>"There is a continuum of ketosis. In fact, one of the features of ketone bodies is that, unlike other fuels, glucose and fatty acids, they can be present in plasma over a wide range of concentrations. What is true is that Ketostix measure ketonuria (ketones in the urine) which may or may not give you an accurate view of plasma ketone bodies. If ketone bodies are used as fast as they are made, you may never see ketosis."</i><br /><br />This should give those people who see pink or even beige on the ketone testing strips hope that they are indeed in ketosis even if the tests say otherwise. The bottom line you should remember is that Ketostix are merely a low-carb guide to provide proof that you are livin' la vida low-carb in a ketogenic state, but they're really not that necessary if you are keeping your carbohydrates significantly reduced below 50g daily. When you are doing that, then you WILL be in ketosis. Hopefully this clears up some of the confusion about why some people seek purple and others see pink or beige.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2192/2227804260_f44d8d001d_m.jpg><br /><i>"The Biggest Loser" 4 contestant Isabeau Miller</i><br /><br />Also in today's video, Christine and I share about our upcoming trip to Nashville, Tennessee to attend "Biggest Loser" 4 contestant <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/think-you-can-handle-isabeau-millers.html>Isabeau Miller's FitCamp</a>. Since landing in the final four last Fall on the hit NBC-TV weight loss reality series, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/01/isabeau-miller-biggest-loser-is-not.html>Isabeau Miller</a> has taken her passion for her own personal weight loss journey and is now helping others who struggle with obesity like she once did before Jillian Michaels got a hold of her tail and whipped it into shape. Today she is a personal trainer and is giving <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/04/fitcamp-essay-winners-chosen-by-biggest.html>me and several of my readers</a> a chance to experience what it was like to be on "The Biggest Loser" over a special two-week period.<br /><br />The first session of FitCamp in July just concluded and our session in August will commence on August 17th. We will be doing a daily video log of this experience and sharing it on YouTube as part of a FitCamp series of videos. Isabeau said she will not be allowed to be videotaped because of contractual obligations from her stint on "The Biggest Loser." But I'm gonna ask permission from the other people who will be there going through this experience with me to talk about how FitCamp is helping them. I am super-excited about this, especially in light of <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/when-youre-low-carbing-perfectly-and.html>my recent 30-pound weight gain</a> I've experienced. Perhaps this will get me back to where I need to be. I sure hope so. :)<br /><br />We LOVE making videos for you and doing them on topics that YOU care about. Tell us your show ideas for future videos by e-mailing them to <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a>. Check through all of our <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/12/theme-based-low-carb-links-youtube.html>previous YouTube videos</a> to make sure we haven't already tackled your favorite subject! While we were away last week, there was a sudden surge of people decided to <a href=http://www.youtube.com/livinlowcarbman>subscribe to our YouTube videos</a> and now we have well over 600 subscribers! WOW! Join in on the low-carb fun on YouTube and help us spread the positive message of livin' la vida low-carb to the masses!Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-52051515213138273732008-07-24T17:05:00.004-04:002008-07-24T17:49:43.596-04:00My Low-Carb Product-Free Diet ExperimentOne of the most fascinating things I have noticed since I began blogging about the healthy low-carb lifestyle back in 2005 is how amazingly diversified the low-carb community is about the "proper" way a low-carb diet should be done. The <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2005/08/what-is-considered-healthy-low-carb.html>definition of "healthy low-carb living"</a> varies depending on who you talk to. In fact, if we had a room full of 100 low-carbers I would bet you'd have at least 50 or more different versions of livin' la vida low-carb. And that's okay because individualization of the diet is what makes it work in the long-term. <br /><br />Some people believe you should only eat whole foods all the time. And for the most part, that's a good philosophy to live by. In fact, if you look at <a href=http://lowcarbmenu.blogspot.com>my low-carb menus</a> then you will see that's precisely what I eat the vast majority of the time. Of course, I also like to add in some chocolate and other treats from time to time to enhance my low-carb lifestyle. It's what helped me lose 180 pounds in 2004 and I've been doing it ever since.<br /><br />However, with my <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/when-youre-low-carbing-perfectly-and.html>recent 30-pound weight gain in 2008</a> that has pretty much sustained for the past six months, I've been looking at ways to bring that weight back down. I now know that I'm dealing with <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-exactly-is-happening-with-my.html>an erratic blood sugar issue</a> that is tied to an <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/post-low-carb-meal-5-hour-glucose.html>unusual insulin response</a> even after a low-carb meal. Frustrating doesn't even begin to explain this process, but I'm certainly not giving up.<br /><br />After <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-144.html>interviewing Dr. Keith Berkowitz</a> in June (and I'll be having a follow-up interview with him coming the first week of August) about his "reactive hypoglycemia" theory, I decided to implement a strategy of eating more often with lots of small "meals" throughout the day and I saw some success. But then the weight started going up again and I cut back on my protein intake to slow down gluconeogenesis. Again, good progress, but then the weight came back up yet again. I even cut out all of my favorite low-carb products a couple of months back for two weeks--DIDN'T LOSE A SINGLE POUND! UGH!<br /><br />So, imagine my discouragement to see the following recommendations for getting my weight to reduce from my low-carb doctor this week:<br /><br /><i>1--no low-carb "treats" or substitutes for otherwise high-carb food (although sugar-free Jello and other desserts such as we allow our patients would be okay in limited amounts)<br />2--foods should be chosen from those listed on the "No Sugar, No Starch" guide we give patients<br />3--adequate protein (as determined from lean body mass) should be consumed, but care should be taken not to exceed protein requirements<br />4--portion-control and calorie-restriction should be implemented, as determined by BMR</i><br /><br />No "treats" at all are allowed right now for me, including my chocolate bar, low-carb wraps, bars, or anything. NONE! I'll skip the Jello thank you very much, but I'll make some cheesecake out of cream cheese, heavy cream, and other REAL foods. I'm well aware of what's good to eat that is non-sugary, non-starchy, so that won't be a problem. Getting that "adequate protein" is the tricky part for me right now, although I've done well with it as of late. Controlling portions and calories goes against everything I've ever done with livin' la vida low-carb, so that's gonna be hard.<br /><br />But I'm game for it and starting today I'm doing all of this. I'm gonna go low-carb product-free as an experiment and see if it makes a difference in my weight. I feel fantastic right now health-wise, but the sustained weight hovering around 260 is getting old quick. Even my stepmom Faye said to me during my visit to Tennessee earlier this week, "Oh no, Jimmy, you're not gaining back all that weight again are you?" What a slap in the face when I'm busting my butt trying to figure out what's going on. I'll be blogging more about this soon.<br /><br />In the meantime, you can track my progress on this new diet experiment to see what if any impact cutting out the low-carb products will have. Based on my previous experience, it's not gonna do anything to help with this issue I have now. I've eaten these things throughout my 180-pound weight loss and ever since, so why would it suddenly be impacting me now? I don't understand that logic at all.<br /><br />Here we are, though. I'm doing it and you can see what I'm eating at <a href=http://lowcarbmenu.blogspot.com>my low-carb menus blog</a>. I'll share how my weight is doing each day along with the meals I am eating. I'm not convinced this is the answer, but nothing else has worked yet--WHAT THE HECK! :)Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-87612450157345177492008-07-24T16:12:00.005-04:002008-07-24T16:55:30.758-04:00The Food Network Searches For 'Most Disastrous Cooks In The Country'<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2699629400_ab3473aab9_o.gif><br /><i>Is being in the kitchen like a foreign country to you?</i><br /><br />First they were looking for <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/04/food-network-casting-amazing-stories.html>"amazing stories" surrounding food</a>. Then they wanted <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/llvlc-on-youtube-episode-37-ask-aida.html>video submissions asking a cooking expert for help in the kitchen</a>. Now The Food Network is looking for the most hopeless, helpless, and hapless home cooks in America (you know who you are)!<br /><br />If you or someone you know has no clue what they are doing in the kitchen, then listen up. Do you burn water when you try to boil it? Is your idea of cooking slapping together a cold cut sandwich? Then you could appear in a brand new show coming to The Food Network for a "culinary competition" with other similar contestants from across the United States.<br /><br />The more incompetent the cook, the better. And they truly want "the most disastrous cooks in the country" to step forward and claim their title of worst cooks in America. Your reward for outing yourself as a bad cook is to have the chance to work with some of the finest professional chefs in the country as they teach you the secrets to being a great cook. Of course, you'll need to be an interesting, outgoing person with a personality that will capture the attention of the television viewers at home.<br /><br />If you genuinely can't cook but wish you knew how and want to be considered for this new show on The Food Network, then nominate yourself or someone you know to be on this show. Are you the kind of person that is asked to bring the napkins and plates rather than food? Or do you have someone in mind who fits this mold? That's who The Food Network is looking for, so don't be shy. ENTER TODAY! <br /><br />Keep in mind if you nominate someone, then you will need to attend the interview with your friend or loved one as well. How often do you get a chance to be on television because you are BAD at something (okay, <i>American Idol</i> is the ONE exception!).<br /><br />It's super-easy to apply--just send an e-mail to <a href=mailto:hopelesshomecook@optomenusa.com>hopelesshomecook@optomenusa.com</a> with an explanation about why you or the person you are nominating is dubbed in your mind as "the most disastrous cook in the country." Don't forget to include your name, age, hometown, occupation, contact phone number, and a recent photo of the hopeless, helpless, hapless cook. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and here's hoping your "bad" cooking turns into a chance to be on TV learning how to cook well.<br /><br />By the way, remember when I told you about a new show coming to The Food Network in August called <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/llvlc-on-youtube-episode-37-ask-aida.html>"Ask Aida"</a> and I submitted a couple of videos to be considered for that show? My first video was about <a href=http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ai/text/0,3201,FOOD_31376_67875,00.html?pn=1&pageref=Photo_Video-915781&vw_arrange_order=DESC&vw_sort_order=MOST_POPULAR#http://adsremote.scripps.com/html.ng/site=FOOD&adtype=BIGBOX&Pagepos=5&video=MAR13_FOOD_KOHLER_ROS_SYNC-PREROLL>how to brown mashed cauliflower</a> and my other video featured <a href=http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ai/text/0,3201,FOOD_31376_67875,00.html?pn=1&pageref=Photo_Video-915759&vw_arrange_order=DESC&vw_sort_order=MOST_POPULAR#http://adsremote.scripps.com/html.ng/adtype=BIGBOX&ord=%24random%24&Pagepos=5&site=FOOD&video=MAR04_VIVA_FOOD_ROS-PREROLL>how to make eggs more interesting</a>. Well, they chose one of my videos to be featured on the show and I now have a date when it will air.<br /><br />On Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 12:30pm EST, Aida Mollenkamp will do <a href=http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ai/episode/0,3201,FOOD_31376_58419,00.html>an entire show on the subject of eggs</a>. My video will be played and then Aida will share some wonderful recipes that feature eggs. She's already posted two recipes featuring eggs <a href=http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_198980,00.html>here</a> and <a href=http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_198979,00.html>here</a> (I LOVED this one!) and I can't wait to see what she shares on the show. WOO HOO! I'm gonna be on The Food Network for about 45 seconds. :DJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-76113426825420084572008-07-24T14:32:00.005-04:002008-07-24T15:44:31.171-04:00'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 160 & 161: Low-Carb Nutrition From A Chiropractor? Meet Dr. Peter Jo!<img src=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/peter-jo-2007-2.jpg><br /><i>Getting to know about chiropractic neurologist Dr. Peter Jo</i><br /><br />If anyone can relate to the intense amount of negative feedback that people who support livin' la vida low-carb receive, then it has to be chiropractors. These outstanding professionals working in the field of alternative medicine have been mocked, ridiculed, and scorned by the traditional medical establishment. And yet anyone who has ever gone to see a chiropractor like I have been off and on ever since I was in a car accident in the 1990s will testify how AMAZING you feel after seeing one. Today I have a special two-part interview with a nutritionist and chiropractor from Bellevue, Washington.<br /><br />In <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/interview-eric-morrison-body-transformer-episode-159/>Episode 160 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,"</a> we hear from low-carb diet advocate <a href=http://lowcarbdoctors.blogspot.com/2008/06/dr-peter-jo-bellevue-wa.html>Dr. Peter Jo</a> from <a href=http://bellevuechironeuro.com/>Bellevue Chiropractic Neurology</a> in the great state of Washington. I read an article that Dr. Jo had written online and was so impressed by what he had to say about nutrition that I decided to have him on my podcast show to talk about it. Little did I know just how incredible this interview would turn out. <br /><br />Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 160: <br /><div class="podPress_content"><div id="podPressPlayerSpace_22" style="dimasplay: none;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/323/0/llvlc160-dr-peter-jo.mp3" target="new"><img src="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/audio_mp3_button.png" border="0" align="top" class="podPress_imgicon" alt="icon for podpress" /></a> "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 160 [21:50m]: <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/chiropractic-neurologist-dr-peter-jo-carb-control-part-1-episode-160/>LISTEN NOW</a> | <a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/323/0/llvlc160-dr-peter-jo.mp3" target="new">Download</a></div><br />I had only planned to go a total of 20 minutes with the interview, but Dr. Jo was so enthralling I kept him on for 45 minutes! You can access Part 2 of this interview with Dr. Peter Jo in <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/dr-peter-jo-bellevue-chiropractic-neurology-part-2-episode-161/>Episode 161 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore"</a> by clicking on the links below. :)<br /><br />Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 161: <br /><div class="podPress_content"><div id="podPressPlayerSpace_22" style="dimasplay: none;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/325/0/llvlc161-dr-peter-jo-pt2.mp3" target="new"><img src="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/audio_mp3_button.png" border="0" align="top" class="podPress_imgicon" alt="icon for podpress" /></a> "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 161 [25:33m]: <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/dr-peter-jo-bellevue-chiropractic-neurology-part-2-episode-161/>LISTEN NOW</a> | <a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/325/0/llvlc161-dr-peter-jo-pt2.mp3" target="new">Download</a></div><br />Dr. Peter Jo is so well-versed in low-carb nutrition that I'm surprised I had never heard of him before now. I have no doubt there are more physicians out there just like him who espouse these same views--they just need to be given a platform like my podcast to be heard. One thing Dr. Jo brought up in the podcast was the relationship between the hormone insulin as well as the less-talked-about stress hormone cortisol on weight and health. I'd never quite heard anyone pinpoint BOTH of these before, so it was good to hear Dr. Jo talk about this. He provided some amazing and unique nutritional tips for controlling insulin and regulating cortisol, too. DON'T MISS THIS PODCAST!!!<br /><br />Discover low-carb experts like Dr. Peter Jo anytime by:<br /><br />1. Listening at <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com>the official web site</a><br />2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via <a href=http://www.podlinez.com>Podlinez</a><br />3. Subscribing to the <a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLivinLowCarbShow>RSS feed</a> <br />4. Going to iTunes--<a href=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202616798>Click here</a> to subscribe!<br /><br />Check out <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/how-to-subscribe/>this witty video tutorial from my podcast producer Kevin Kennedy-Spaien</a> about how you can sign up for the podcast RSS feed, listen on iTunes, and all the other ways to access the show. <br /><br />What are your reactions to Dr. Peter Jo? Does what he said about healthy living make sense? I was thoroughly impressed by everything he had to say and I invite you to discuss your thoughts in the show notes section of <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/chiropractic-neurologist-dr-peter-jo-carb-control-part-1-episode-160/>Episode 160</a> for Part 1 and <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/dr-peter-jo-bellevue-chiropractic-neurology-part-2-episode-161/>Episode 161</a> for Part 2. Visit Dr. Jo's web site at <a href=http://bellevuechironeuro.com/>BellevueChiroNeuro.com</a> and send him your appreciation for the positions he holds on healthy nutrition through <a href=http://bellevuechironeuro.com/contact_us.php>his contact page</a>. This was an extraordinary interview and I'm so glad to have been able to share it with you.<br /><br />Don't miss next week's podcast shows because I'll be sharing interviews with two of the moderators at my <a href=http://www.lowcarbdiscussion.com>"Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Discussion" forum</a>--Charles Washington is up first on Monday to discuss what it's like to eat a <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/no-carb-runner-takes-exception-to.html>zero carb diet while running marathons</a> (his <a href=http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=334>Zero Carb thread</a> is the most popular one at my forum!) followed on Thursday with <a href=http://the-journey-on.blogspot.com/>Christin Sherburne</a> who was the <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/06/theme-based-low-carb-links-kimkins.html>Kimkins diet</a> cover girl in <i>Woman's World</i> magazine last June updating us on all the latest information regarding the class action lawsuit and actions being taken against Internet diet scam artist Heidi Diaz. Tune in! :)Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-21920783910701517032008-07-23T23:08:00.005-04:002008-07-24T09:22:21.752-04:00God Watching: Seeing Kevin, Visiting Dad, And Driving 1300 Miles In A Busted Car<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2697531676_99c8aef9d7_m.jpg><br /><i>Christine's picture shows God was watching over us</i><br /><br />Oh, it just feels so good to be home! This past week has been filled with all sorts of emotional ups and downs, but I am glad I was able to be away to be with my family. Thanks for indulging me in my longest absence from the blog since I started it. As you know, we drove 450 miles down to Pensacola, Florida to <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/im-gonna-be-in-and-out-next-two-months.html>see my brother Kevin</a> and most of the family I grew up with last Tuesday. <br /><br />Our original plan was to stay until Tuesday this week, but a telephone call from my stepmother Faye last Thursday changed our plans. That day we learned my father was going to be <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-dad-is-having-emergency-quintuple.html>going in for quintuple heart bypass surgery this week</a>. So we took a detour on Sunday north to Bolivar, Tennessee before coming back home to Spartanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday night. It was quite a memorable week of events.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2697530968_357d580778_m.jpg><br /><br />We had an awesome time seeing my brother Kevin who has been told he only has a few more months to live. In 1999, he suffered a series of heart attacks that basically killed 85% of his heart function. The doctors cut out the majority of his "dead" heart a few years back and he only has one artery functioning now. That artery is 95% blocked and stents don't do any good anymore. He's too high-risk for any surgery and he's pretty much given up on changing his diet at this point.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2696713907_acea41810f_m.jpg><br /><br />The thing that struck me about seeing Kevin was how "normal" he looks right now. Yes, he's a very large man weighing about 350 pounds. But he's out and about doing the things he loves the most--playing Texas Hold 'Em, bingo, flirting with the ladies, and singing at the local karaoke bar. We did a little bit of all of that together last week (sans the flirting for me since I already have my woman!). And yet he's on morphine and oxygen for comfort because he's easily out of breath and starts sweating profusely even in a well air-conditioned room. This is Kevin's life right now.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2697531884_0f242bf560_m.jpg> <img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2696714927_80f49595fe_m.jpg><br /><br />Despite <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/03/jimmy-moores-photos-memories-from-2008.html>my little "accident" earlier this year on the cruise to Mexico singing karaoke</a>, I ventured back on the stage again to sing "You Are So Beautiful" and Roy Orbison's "You Got It" to my lovely bride Christine while Kevin sang some country music songs that I'd never heard of. It was a lot of fun, although not something I'm accustomed to doing around midnight on a Friday night. :) But I wanted to be there with and for Kevin. We made some great memories together.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2697531744_922181f5c4_m.jpg><br /><br />We stayed with my beautiful sister Beverly for the week who was a very gracious host making us homemade meals, driving us around everywhere we wanted to go, and just being a good little sister. In fact, Kevin came and stayed with Beverly too during the week. Since we all grew up together as kids, it was pretty neat all being under the same roof again as family. That has been a rarity since we all became adults.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2697546446_aa33187e91_m.jpg><br /><br />When we went over to mom's house for dinner to watch some <a href=http://jeffdunham.com/>Jeff Dunham</a> DVDs together (HILARIOUS if you have never seen this funny ventriloquist--he's the "on a stick" comedian with Walter, Peanut, etc.--Kevin was laughing so hard I was worried about him, but it was great seeing him enjoying himself so much), I took a photo of a picture when all of us kids were young. Beverly was about 3, I was 5, and Kevin was 9 or so in this photo. Don't you just love looking at how dorky you are when you were a kid (no Christine, I don't STILL look dorky today!).<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2697531814_18710e80e8_m.jpg><br /><br />My mom and stepdad Frank surprised me while I was there--they said they started livin' la vida low-carb to lose about 50 pounds each. As you know from <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/11/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-98_05.html>my podcast interview with my mom last Fall</a>, mom has struggled keeping her weight off despite having gastric bypass surgery in December 2003. I was so tickled to hear how enthusiastic Frank was about the low-carb lifestyle and his eagerness to be doing it for his weight and health (he cited <a href=http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/359/3/229>that study that came out last week</a> because he saw it on the news touting low-carb over low-fat--ummm, I haven't heard of it! LOL!). And they've even got Beverly to join them on this. I suppose this situation with Kevin has caused them to get serious this time around. Here's hoping.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2696715029_650c582db7_m.jpg><br /><br />It was hard to say goodbye to my family in Florida on Sunday, but I had to be there for my dad and his surgery on Tuesday. We hit the road early that day to be in Bolivar, Tennessee before dark and met up with my half-brother Nathan, his wife Stephanie, and their new son Hunter. As you know, Nathan (or Nat as we called him growing up) was one of my inspirations for starting low-carb since he was so successful on it. Interestingly, he's not doing it now, but he knows it works for him when he does it. It was awesome seeing their new baby. I WANT ONE! :)<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2696715089_7845b8b309_m.jpg><br /><br />We also had a delightful visit with my Aunt Mary Jane while we were there. She told me about how much she enjoys reading my blog (HEY MARY JANE!) and feels like she's been talking with her nephew when she reads it. In fact, my computer illiterate dad finds out more about me through Aunt Mary Jane from the stuff she reads here at my blog and tells him about. That freaks out my old man out when she tells him some of the things I'm up to. He is so 19th Century!<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2697532228_5e6701aca1_m.jpg><br /><br />Of course, the reason we went there was to see my dad in support of his heart surgery early on Tuesday morning. We had hoped to spend most of the day Monday with him, but my dear old dad had other plans to "tie up loose ends" and working all day. He has the kind of job where he is a Jack-of-all-trades (or a J.D.-of-all-trades as I call him--J.D. is his name!). And he was up bright and early at 6:00am Monday morning and worked until nearly 9:00pm the day before having his open heart surgery. That's my dad for ya.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2697531550_86d99324b0_m.jpg><br /><br />We were up obscenely early on Tuesday morning--like 3:00am to get packed up, hit the road up to Jackson, Tennessee, and be there with dad before his surgery. On the way to the hospital, my check engine light started going crazy on me. I noticed when I pressed the gas the engine would struggle. Uh-oh, not NOW! More about that in a moment! Needless to say, we prayed without ceasing for that little Escort to keep going.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2697532300_6798dd22b2_m.jpg><br /><br />Imagine my surprise when less than an hour before he was going in to have his chest cut open here comes about 20 people to be there with my dad to pray and support him during the surgery. In addition to me, Christine, Nathan, and Faye, there was dad's older sister Mary Jane, dad's brother Paul, dad's younger sister Gaylon, and I do believe the entire Sunday School class from dad's church in Middleton, Tennessee as well as the pastor. What a blessing it must have been for dad to see all these people fawning over and sacrificing their time early in the morning just for him. He's not used to this kind of attention. But I know he appreciated it more than he'd ever admit.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2697531988_535f834985_m.jpg><br /><br />That sunset from my dad's front porch is all he is gonna be working on for the next few months as he recovers and heals from the surgery. I had no idea they actually had to break his chest bone to get inside his heart. OUCH! That's gonna be the hardest part whenever dad will want to cough or sneeze (which he is prone to do with his allergies). Don't you know he'll be squeezing a pillow with him a lot? The really GREAT NEWS is he got through the surgery and is now up and alert with no complications. Praise God! THANK YOU so much for your prayers and happy thoughts.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2697531608_1e4cbcf12f_o.jpg><br /><br />Now, about our car. Our beat-up and nearly broken down 1998 white Ford Escort was literally on its last leg although we didn't know how close it was to dying on us as we traveled through the mountains of Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday--but we kept praying for God to just get us home. After driving 1300 miles in the span of a week to be with family in their time of need, we NEEDED that miracle to happen for us...and it did. The car ran perfectly until I went to the post office on Wednesday morning and that was all she wrote.<br /><br />When the car started shaking violently and making a loud rickity-rackity noise, I knew it wasn't good. Turns out my timing belt broke and the valves were all shot to you know where. The expense to repair would have been about as much for another vehicle, so we decided to get a new car for us. That car in the picture above is our new 2002 Buick LeSabre with less than 50,000 miles on it--and it cost us less than $10,000. WOO HOO! I couldn't have been happier with that deal. We'll be making payments on it, but at least it's a car we can rely on as we travel around to various places with our business.<br /><br />I am beyond tired right now and need to get some rest. But I will be back to full-time blogging again starting on Thursday and for the next few weeks until my trip to Nashville, Tennessee in mid-August for <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/think-you-can-handle-isabeau-millers.html>former "Biggest Loser" contestant Isabeau Miller's FitCamp</a> where I'll be joining other "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog readers and people wanting to get into shape on a two-week journey to whip themselves into shape. I can't wait to provide daily video updates of this experience for you. <br /><br />Plus, while we're in Nashville, I'd like to have a get-together meetup with the low-carbers in that area, so let me know if you're interested in coming. I don't have a specific date or time yet, but we're staying in the Franklin, Tennessee area on Murfreesboro Road. Drop me an e-mail if you think you can possibly come in late August at <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a>. Let me again say THANK YOU to everyone who has prayed and thought about us this past week and a half. It really means the world to me that so many people care and love us like family. I gotta tell you I've missed blogging, though, so I'll be back at it hot and heavy in very short order. SEE YA!Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-26415816844904775052008-07-18T10:36:00.006-04:002008-07-18T11:29:40.834-04:00'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 159: Beefed-Up Low-Carb Bodybuilder Eric Morrison<img src=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/ericmorrisonphoto.jpg><br /><i>Eric Morrison is a low-carb bodybuilding expert</i><br /><br />In <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/interview-eric-morrison-body-transformer-episode-159/>Episode 159 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,"</a> we get to hear from an extremely fired up, low-carb lovin', hunka-hunka burnin' beefy bodybuilder named <a href=http://www.facebook.com/people/Icons_Fitness/711499761#/people/Eric_Morrison/516703495>Eric Morrison</a>. He has been reading my blog for a while now and wanted to share about what he is using with clients to help them transform their bodies by reducing body fat, total weight, and getting muscular. After reading Dr. Jonny Bowden's <i>Living The Low-Carb Life</i>, the low-carb lifestyle made more sense than ever and put Eric on the life path he is now on.<br /><br />Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 159: <br /><div class="podPress_content"><div id="podPressPlayerSpace_22" style="dimasplay: none;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/uploads/llvlc159-eric-morrison.mp3" target="new"><img src="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/audio_mp3_button.png" border="0" align="top" class="podPress_imgicon" alt="icon for podpress" /></a> "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 159 [34:28m]: <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/interview-eric-morrison-body-transformer-episode-159/>LISTEN NOW</a> | <a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/uploads/llvlc159-eric-morrison.mp3" target="new">Download</a></div><br />Eric Morrison, aka "The Body Transformer," started bodybuilding early in his life after being tired of his scrawny little body. He just read everything he could about doing it and then DID IT! The results have been phenomenal for him and it drove Eric to continue the education process. And about 10 years ago he came across all the compelling evidence for livin' la vida low-carb which went against everything he'd ever known about healthy weight loss and fitness. But what he read made sense and today he is professing the positive health benefits of this way of eating to everyone who'll listen.<br /><br />Get tips and inspiration for your low-carb life anytime by:<br /><br />1. Listening at <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com>the official web site</a><br />2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via <a href=http://www.podlinez.com>Podlinez</a><br />3. Subscribing to the <a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLivinLowCarbShow>RSS feed</a> <br />4. Going to iTunes--<a href=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202616798>Click here</a> to subscribe!<br /><br />How about that Eric Morrison? What did you think about what he had to say regarding weight loss and health? And how about his idea of a weekly "refeed" day, does that make any logical sense to anyone (I'm still trying to wrap my head around that one)? Talk about it in <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/interview-eric-morrison-body-transformer-episode-159/>the show notes section of Episode 159</a>. Visit his web site at <a href=http://iconsfitness.com/>IconsFitness.com</a>.<br /><br />Come back next week for a two-part interview with a low-carb chiropractor from Bellevue, Washington named <a href=http://lowcarbdoctors.blogspot.com/2008/06/dr-peter-jo-bellevue-wa.html>Dr. Peter Jo</a> who is one of the most refreshing new voices in the low-carb community to come along in a long time. I can't wait for you to hear from him. SEE YA!Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-9270100108164336742008-07-17T12:07:00.004-04:002008-07-17T13:01:20.867-04:00My Dad Is Having Emergency Quintuple Heart Bypass Surgery Next WeekHey everybody! Yes, Christine and I are still in Florida having a GREAT visit with my brother Kevin, sister Beverly and our mom this week on our vacation. We've had a good time together so far spending quality fun time with each other (mostly playing Texas Hold 'Em and we're planning going out for karaoke on Friday night) and I'm so glad we've been able to do this. Kevin looks and sounds great right now (although it's probably the morphine the hospice nurse has stocked him up on!), so it's like nothing is wrong with him. But we know his time could be coming up soon. <br /><br />THANK YOU to everyone who has prayed for us during this time. Beverly said Kevin is down to just one functioning artery and when it becomes completely clogged, well...you know the rest. While our hearts and emotions about this are heavy, it's good to know we are able to be with Kevin in a joyful way during these potentially final days of his life. He's still the same ole big lug brother I grew up with and I wouldn't have it any other way.<br /><br />I wasn't planning on being online much or at all during my visit to Florida this week, but I just got a telephone call from my stepmother Faye in Tennessee who said my dad is going in for an emergency QUINTUPLE heart bypass surgery next Tuesday. The doctor recently did a heart cath and said three of his arteries are over 90% blocked and the fourth one is 80% blocked. It's not a good situation at all, but they seem to think they can help him. He's had a couple of heart attacks before, so this isn't completely unprecedented. On top of what's happening Kevin, this is a bit much to take right now.<br /><br />We're deciding whether we are gonna make that trip up to Tennessee and when because we want to be there for him. Our original plan was to drive back home to Spartanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday and we'll probably just go straight to Bolivar, Tennessee from Florida--likely on Sunday. His surgery will be taking place in Jackson, so we may just meet the family there on the day of the surgery on Tuesday. He's expected to be in ICU for several days although he told my stepmom he'd be out in a regular room the next day (YEAH RIGHT--that's my dad!).<br /><br />I don't know how it's gonna happen with all that's going on right now, but I want to be there for my dad through this. He's only 59 years old which is too young to be dealing with this. But it's a solemn reminder that we just never know when our health is gonna kick us in the tail. Dad and Kevin have both made choices to be in the position they are in right now, but that doesn't make what they are going through any easier to deal with.<br /><br />Right now, it's unfathomable to think about the worst case scenario of losing both my brother and my dad this year. But I'm hoping for the best in both situations right now and I know that God holds both of these men in my life in His Hands to do as He wills for them. Whatever that is, I'm just thankful for the opportunity to call J.D. my dad and Kevin my brother. They are two remarkable people that I had the privilege of growing up with and loving during my life.<br /><br />THANKS so much for your prayers for Kevin and my father.<br /><br />Oh, by the way, I am aware of <a href=http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/359/3/229>this July 17, 2008 issue of <i>New England Journal of Medicine</i></a> with that study that is ALL OVER THE MEDIA right now and I was even interviewed and quoted in <a href=http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121624140800859549.html?mod=2_1566_leftbox>this <i>Wall Street Journal</i> column</a> in today's paper. This was awesome POSITIVE coverage for livin' la vida low-carb (although <a href=http://www.newsweek.com/id/146641>Dr. Dean Ornish got in his digs</a> despite his assertion that <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/03/note-to-dr-dean-ornish-we-dont-all.html>we all agree</a> on diet)--I think they purposely planned to release it knowing I was gonna be gone. Just kidding! :) <br /><br />I'll update again when I get a chance...I appreciate your support!Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-58559172920279573422008-07-14T20:12:00.010-04:002008-07-24T18:13:59.451-04:0034 Low-Carb Diet & Health Blogs For You While I'm On Vacation In Florida<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2657963743_3c4f2cca31.jpg><br /><i>Don't mess with me right now, I'm totally wiped out!</i><br /><br />That little fella in the picture above was in the airport last week in New York and seeing him all sprawled out cute like that in an uncomfortable position made me think about how I feel right about now with my breakneck schedule. WHEW! It's been busy lately and I'm looking forward to heading down to Florida on Tuesday to be with my brother Kevin (THANK YOU for all the prayers for his health!) and the rest of my family for a week. And I'm not gonna blog a bit while I'm gone--gee, imagine that, a REAL vacation! :D<br /><br />So, as has become my custom when leaving on a long trip, I have a list of 34 new low-carb and health blogs to keep you occupied while I'm gone. You can see all of my other blog posts featuring low-carb blogs and more that I've written before by clicking <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/07/new-low-carb-blogs-keep-popping-up.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/02/five-hot-new-low-carb-blogs-for-2007.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/02/five-more-hot-new-low-carb-blogs-for.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/02/10-healthy-new-diet-and-weight-loss.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/05/five-fabulously-new-low-carb-blogs.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/06/five-truly-eclectic-low-carb-diet-blogs.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/08/50-sizzling-hot-new-low-carb-blogs-for.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/11/seven-prodigious-new-low-carb-blogs.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/12/lots-and-lots-of-new-low-carb-blogs.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/01/33-audacious-new-low-carb-blogs-for.html>here</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/28-new-low-carb-diet-health-blogs-to.html>here</a>, and <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-34-fabulously-fun-low-carb.html>here</a>. <br /><br />Check out these 34 new blogs and ENJOY! <br /><br />1. <a href=http://healthyindulgences.blogspot.com>HEALTHY INDULGENCES</a><br />2. <a href=http://dardreams.spaces.live.com>DARDREAMS</a><br />3. <a href=http://cyagirl.blogspot.com>CYA GIRL!</a><br />4. <a href=http://thefinalescape.blogspot.com>THE FINAL ESCAPE/NEW FOCUS!</a><br />5. <a href=http://mightymightyquinn.blogspot.com>THE MIGHTY QUINN</a><br />6. <a href=http://relativelylowcarb.blogspot.com>"RELATIVELY" LOW-CARB</a><br />7. <a href=http://mechellethegreat.blogspot.com>LIFE'S DESTINATION</a><br />8. <a href=http://moeggenborgsugarbush.blogspot.com>MUSINGS FROM THE SUGAR BUSH</a><br />9. <a href=http://whereistigerlilly.blogspot.com>WHERE IS TIGERLILLY??</a><br />10. <a href=http://donniejh.blogspot.com>DONNIE'S DIVERSIONS</a><br />11. <a href=http://refusetoregain.typepad.com>REFUSE TO REGAIN</a><br />12. <a href=http://thehatchedegg.blogspot.com>THE HATCHED EGG--FREEDOM FROM STRESS & ANXIETY</a><br />13. <a href=http://ericagott.blogspot.com>ERRATICA'S MUSINGS</a><br />14. <a href=http://lowcarbmyway.com/blog>LOW CARB MY WAY</a><br />15. <a href=http://psychicrations.typepad.com/psychic_rations>PSYCHIC RATIONS FOR THE OUT OF CONTROL...</a><br />16. <a href=http://dannystourfood.blogspot.com>DANNY'S TOUR FOOD</a><br />17. <a href=http://lifecoachingbulletin.wordpress.com>THE HEALTHY LIVING BULLETIN</a><br />18. <a href=http://losethescraps.blogspot.com>LOSE THE SCRAPS</a><br />19. <a href=http://kellyim10.blogspot.com>SHAKE WHAT YA MAMA GAVE YOU</a><br />20. <a href=http://www.emotionsforengineers.com>EMOTIONS FOR ENGINEERS</a><br />21. <a href=http://meticulousgourmet.blogspot.com>THE METICULOUS GOURMET</a><br />22. <a href=http://www.weightladder.com>WEIGHT LOSS JOURNAL CHRONICLING THE LOSS OF OVER 100 POUNDS</a><br />23. <a href=http://www.topformsecrets.com>TOP FORM SECRETS</a><br />24. <a href=http://lowcarbendurance.blogspot.com>LOW-CARB DIET & ENDURANCE SPORTS</a><br />25. <a href=http://www.nodishestowash.com>NO DISHES TO WASH</a><br />26. <a href=http://salubrious-fervor.blogspot.com>SALUBRIOUS FERVOR</a><br />27. <a href=http://typeamomonadiet.blogspot.com>TYPEAMOM ON A LOW CARB JOURNEY</a><br />28. <a href=http://blog.beautifitt.com>BEAUTIFITT HEALTH BLOG</a><br />29. <a href=http://nutritionscienceanalyst.blogspot.com>NUTRITION EDUCATION PROJECT</a><br />30. <a href=http://www.doulos2k.net>D2K: MYLIFE</a><br />31. <a href=http://pitterpatteroflosingpounds.blogspot.com>THE PITTER PATTER OF LOSING POUNDS (VEGETARIAN LOW-CARB)</a><br />32. <a href=http://myfloridanest.blogspot.com>MY FLORIDA NEST: MINDFUL LIVING IN PARADISE</a><br />33. <a href=http://thedelightfuldesignsofthedivinemissm.blogspot.com>THE DELIGHTFUL DESIGNS OF THE DIVINE MISS M</a><br />34. <a href=http://fetsmart.com/blog>SWEDE & BEEF EATER</a><br /><br />I don't usually like to list blogs without a few notes about my impression of the blogs, but I just ran out of time before my trip this time. But believe me--I've been to all these blogs and they are some of the most remarkable new low-carb diet and health blogs I have seen. Read a few of them each day and this should keep you busy while I'm gone.<br /><br />Do you know about a low-carb blog I haven't highlighted at <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com>my low-carb links blog</a>? E-mail me the URL at <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a>. THANKS for spreading the positive message of livin' la vida low-carb to the masses! :DJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-41337317491785052762008-07-14T17:05:00.007-04:002008-07-14T19:13:07.163-04:00LLVLC On YouTube (Episode 46): Cargill Introduces A New Stevia-Based Sweetener Called Truvia<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2658789380_d7e094d9c5_o.jpg><br /><i>I was in New York City for the Truvia™ first taste test</i><br /><br />Last week, I told you I was <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/im-gonna-be-in-and-out-next-two-months.html>gonna be in New York City for a quick trip</a> to find out more about a new stevia-based sweetener product called <a href=http://www.truvia.com>Truvia™</a>. As you know from my <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/05/is-coca-cola-putting-stevia-on-fast.html>previous blog post about this joint effort between Cargill Foods and The Coca-Cola Company to bring stevia to the market</a>, aggressive efforts are being made to <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/06/state-of-stevia-simple-supplement-or.html>get approval from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA)</a> to sell stevia as a sweetener for the first time in the United States.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2658789504_823de3b6a0_o.jpg><br /><br />This is promising news for Americans who are seeking healthy NATURAL choices for sugar alternatives since Truvia is made from the sweetest part of the stevia leaf--rebiana. The very best-tasting stevia is then combined with the sugar alcohol erythritol as a bulking agent to create a very clean-tasting, maltodextrin-free substitute for sugar. And it's not bitter even in the least. I was VERY pleased with that since the major complaint most people have with stevia is the puckered-up face they get when they taste it. Not with Truvia.<br /><br /><img src=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2658789302_1a8df168af_o.jpg><br /><br />In <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojt-mS-c6PM>Episode 46 of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube,"</a> Christine and I share about my trip to the Rockefeller Center in New York City on July 9, 2008 as the people passing by the Truvia Greenhouse were given a golden opportunity to be some of the first people in the entire world to try this new product coming to store shelves in the Fall 2008. There was iced tea and lemonade available for people to try and most of them gave a very positive review of the Truvia. There were a few knuckleheads who refused to even try "nature's first zero-calorie sweetener," but it was their loss. This stuff is OUTSTANDING!<br /><br />Learn more about Truvia and what makes it different in today's video:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ojt-mS-c6PM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ojt-mS-c6PM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />If you're excited to try Truvia for yourself, then it is currently available for purchase online at <a href=http://www.truvia.com>Truvia.com</a> and in a few select New York City stores. The immediate reaction I had to the Truvia when I tasted it was how much it resembled cotton candy. That's a good tasting product, I'd say! There is a bit of the "cooling" sensation from the erythritol, but it's not unpleasant. In fact, that gives it a very nice mouth feel to me and Truvia is just about as close to real sugar I have seen in a sweetener before! Try it for yourself and I'll be telling you more about this product when widespread availability hits later this year.<br /><br />THANK YOU for watching "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube." Please send us your comments at <a href=mailto:livinlowcarbman@charter.net>livinlowcarbman@charter.net</a> and watch our <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/12/theme-based-low-carb-links-youtube.html>previous YouTube videos</a> anytime you'd like! Take a moment now to <a href=http://www.youtube.com/livinlowcarbman>subscribe to our YouTube videos</a> and catch the low-carb wave that's rolling across YouTube right now. :D We'll be back again soon for another fun and quirky video about the healthy low-carb lifestyle.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-89813908691234068882008-07-14T13:02:00.006-04:002008-07-14T14:43:58.586-04:00'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 158: Oh My Gosh, It's Low-Carb Cookbook Author Dana Carpender!<img src=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dana.jpg><br /><i>Low-carb celebrity Dana Carpender gets us caught up on her life</i><br /><br />Long before I ever even thought about going on the Atkins diet to lose weight in 2004, there was a woman who was championing the healthy low-carb lifestyle in <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/12/llvlc-on-youtube-episode-19-theres-no.html>a series of bestselling cookbooks</a>. She tried the conventional high-carb, low-fat diet and it failed her, so that led her to livin' la vida low-carb--and the rest is history! Of course, I'm talking about the one, the only <a href=http://www.holdthetoast.com>Dana Carpender</a>.<br /><br />In <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/grande-dame-lowcarb-cookbooks-dana-carpender-speaks-episode-158/>Episode 158 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,"</a> Dana lets us in on what is happening in her life right now. She's got a new companion cookbook coming out this Fall to go along with Rob Thompson's <i>The Glycemic-Load Diet</i> and is currently dealing with a bit of a health scare herself with <a href=http://danacarpender.com/node/135>a fibroid in her stomach</a> that she says makes her "look like I'm 20 pounds heavier than I am." And you NEVER have to worry about Dana coming up with an opinion--she's got plenty of 'em to go around! <br /><br />Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 158: <br /><div class="podPress_content"><div id="podPressPlayerSpace_22" style="dimasplay: none;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/315/0/llvlc158-dana-carpender.mp3" target="new"><img src="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/audio_mp3_button.png" border="0" align="top" class="podPress_imgicon" alt="icon for podpress" /></a> "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 158 [39:03m]: <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/grande-dame-lowcarb-cookbooks-dana-carpender-speaks-episode-158/>LISTEN NOW</a> | <a href="http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/podpress_trac/web/315/0/llvlc158-dana-carpender.mp3" target="new">Download</a></div><br />In the midst of the taping of this interview with Dana Carpender, I shared with her about our <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/05/bowden-westman-and-eberstein-to-join-us.html>upcoming 2nd Annual Low-Carb Cruise in January 2009</a> and she got so excited about coming. Since then, Dana has <a href=http://danacarpender.com/node/164>confirmed she IS coming on the cruise</a> (WOO HOO!) and will be sharing in a seminar on board the trip down to Mexico. If you haven't signed up for the cruise, then you still can by <a href=https://secure.vacationstogo.com/vtg/group_res1.cfm?g=9263&s=872758>clicking here</a>. <br /><br />We got Dana to open up in this podcast interview since she's so shy--NOT!!! One thing you'll never have trouble getting Dana Carpender to do is talk and she does it well. Hear her talk about <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/literary-agent-forget-about.html>the trials of the publishing world for a "low-carb" author</a>, the dangers of low-calorie starvation diets like the <a href=http://lowcarblinks.blogspot.com/2007/06/theme-based-low-carb-links-kimkins.html>Kimkins</a> scam, diet soda, low-carb chocolate, and that <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/high-carb-protein-packed-breakfast-for.html>recent "big breakfast" study</a> that had all the media going crazy recently. It's never a dull moment with Dana around, so be sure to listen from start to finish.<br /><br />Connect with low-carb celebrities like Dana Carpender anytime by:<br /><br />1. Listening at <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com>the official web site</a><br />2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via <a href=http://www.podlinez.com>Podlinez</a><br />3. Subscribing to the <a href=http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLivinLowCarbShow>RSS feed</a> <br />4. Going to iTunes--<a href=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202616798>Click here</a> to subscribe!<br /><br />What did you think about Dana Carpender? She has arguably had more influence on the way people view a low-carb lifestyle on the publishing and consumer side than anyone else ever has! I was privileged to speak with her and can't wait to have her join us on the 2009 low-carb cruse. Discuss today's show in <a href=http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/grande-dame-lowcarb-cookbooks-dana-carpender-speaks-episode-158/>the show notes section of Episode 158</a>. And be sure to bookmark Dana Carpender's <a href=http://www.holdthetoast.com/>"Hold The Toast" web site</a> and pre-order the <a href=http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGlycemic-Load-Diet-Cookbook-Rob-Thompson%2Fdp%2F0071597395%2F&tag=livilavidalow-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325><i>The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook</i></a> TODAY! :)<br /><br />Coming up on Thursday we'll have fitness and nutrition expert <a href=http://iconsfitness.com/>Eric Morrison</a> and then a special two-part podcast interview next week with low-carb chiropractor <a href=http://lowcarbdoctors.blogspot.com/2008/06/dr-peter-jo-bellevue-wa.html>Dr. Peter Jo</a>.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-19885947984702504592008-07-13T21:09:00.005-04:002008-07-13T22:02:54.981-04:00'Doc' Describes Me As A 'Dead Man Walking' Because Of My Elevated LDL CholesterolOne of the risks that I willingly take blogging about health as someone who has not been trained in either medicine or nutrition is the fact that there are a whole lot of people who are much more intelligent than I am about the subjects I write about. It's just a fact of life that I've lived with since day one of my blog more than three years ago. And it doesn't bother me a bit that I don't have all the answers.<br /><br />The purpose of my blog is for me to share about my experiences livin' la vida low-carb and to hopefully provide some interesting topics for discussion that will enable my readers as well as myself the chance to learn something about their own health that they probably didn't know before. One thing I've found since I started blogging in the health arena is that even the doctors and medical researchers don't always know as much as we think they do. There's a reason they call it "practicing" medicine.<br /><br />With that said, I recently received a rather challenging e-mail from someone purporting to be a "Doc" according to their e-mail address who wanted to take me to task over the assertions I made in <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i.html>this blog post about my latest cholesterol numbers and specifically the particle size of my LDL</a> as well as <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/tim-russerts-fatal-heart-attack-was.html>my hard-hitting column about the death of the late NBC "Meet The Press" anchorman Tim Russert</a>. It seems the good "Doc" took great exception to my belief that the <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/01/study-hdl-triglycerides-better-markers.html>HDL/triglyceride ratio</a> is a better indicator of heart disease risk than LDL or total cholesterol and that having large LDL particle size is protective against a cardiovascular event.<br /><br />In a very condescending tone in his e-mail, "Doc" proceeded to berate my gross ignorance of some rather "basic" health concepts that I apparently haven't fully grasped yet (get a load of this guy!):<br /><br /><i>I nearly fell off my chair reading your well-meaning but very erroneous blog on Tim Russert.<br /> <br />If larger fluffy, buffy LDLs are protective, why is it that people with the highest risk of atherosclerosis and premature death (i.e. familial hypercholesterolemia) have 100% fluffy, buffy, LDLs?? Sure does not protect them! You with <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i.html>an LDL-C greater than 200 likely have large LDLs</a> and are a dead man walking.<br /> <br />If low HDL-C is always bad, why are their several genetic conditions associated with very low HDL-C and longevity? Check out <a href=http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/299/21/2524>JAMA. 2008;299(21):2524-2532</a><br /> <br />Why have there been numerous published articles in the last few years describing many patients with myocardial infarctions who have HDL-C > 90 mg/dL?<br /> <br />If <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/02/study-low-cholesterol-levels-could-lead.html>low LDL-C is so dangerous</a>, why do people with hypobetalipoproteinemia who go through life with LDL-C between 5 and 40 all have longevity with no ill effects of such low cholesterol levels?<br /> <br />Russert's Lipids: TC = 105 LDL-C = 68 HDL-C = 37<br /> <br />Of course that is impossible: TC = LDL-C + HDL-C + VLDL-C <br />VLDL-C is derived by dividing TG by 5 thus VLDFL-C = TG/5<br /> <br />Thus using your numbers TG would be zero which is impossible. Of course if you knew anything about lipids, your blog would not contain so many basic errors. <br /><br />Last bit of advice--Look up <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apolipoprotein_B>apolipoprotein B</a> or LDL-P. Read the newest guidelines: A consensus statement from the ADA and ACC on <a href=http://content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/content/full/j.jacc.2008.02.034>Lipoprotein Management in Patients with Cardiometabolic Risk</a> (like Russert). They were published in April in Diabetes Care and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. <br /><br />Had anyone measured LDL-P on Russert and then treated it aggressively, Russert would still be here. Of course since statins rarely normalize LDL-P, Russert needed additional medication beyond his statin to achieve apoB goal.<br /> <br />Hate to further blow away your statements, but if you read the new ADA/ACC statement you will see that data from three major trials (Framingham, MESA and EPIC Norfolk) have shown that LDL size is no longer considered an independent risk factor for CHD. Only thing that matters is apoB or LDL-P.<br /> <br />Happy reading and please correct your statements on the web site.</i><br /><br />Well, I guess he told me, didn't he? It really depends on what research studies you are looking at and he pointed to a few that certainly made sense to him. As I stated before, I'm no expert when it comes to knowing anything and everything about the subjects I write about. I simply share what I do know and have seen applied in real life situations and let those results speak for themselves. <br /><br />It's a bit presumptuous of this guy to call me a "dead man walking" because of my high "fluffy, buffy LDL" cholesterol. Further belittling my intelligence by attempting to point out my "errors" was also quite unbecoming of someone who alleges to be a professional physician whose goal is to help educate patients and make them healthy. I wouldn't want this fella being my doctor! <br /><br />Although I didn't have the answers to his remarks, I knew someone who could provide an educated and reasoned response to "Doc." He's a real doctor and avid researcher on low-carb diets--Dr. Eric Westman. The following is Dr. Westman's comments back to "Doc" asking for clarification and presenting some counter-evidence rebutting the original claims made in his e-mail to me:<br /><br /><i>Thank you for forwarding this email.<br /><br />1. The definition of "cardiometabolic risk" is changing, and its relationship to cardiovascular disease is imperfect. In spite of this, many medical authorities want you to do what they recommend. There are many exceptions to the recommendations, and I believe the authorities will acknowledge this readily.<br /><br />2. Please teach me, "Doc." You wrote that people with "familial hypercholesterolemia have 100% fluffy, buffy, LDLs." Can you provide a reference for this statement (even case studies are fine)? Here is a recent article and it suggests otherwise...but the abstract doesn't really give enough information until I can read the full study. <a href=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18492534>J Pediatr. 2008 Jun;152(6):873-8. Epub 2008 Feb 8</a><br /><br />3. You wrote: "If low HDL-C is always bad, why are their several genetic conditions associated with very low HDL-C and longevity?" <br /><br />I think that this just points out again how imperfect these markers are.<br /><br />4. You wrote: "LDL size is no longer considered an independent risk factor for CHD. Only thing that matters is apoB or LDL-P."<br /><br />"Doc" let me just take a moment to explain what "independent risk factor" means statistically--it is a common source of confusion. "Independent risk factor" means that, after accounting for some information, the addition of a new factor (variable) adds no more information (the association is no longer statistically significant).<br /><br />My understanding is that LDL size and LDL-P are highly intercorrelated ("track together"), so that after accounting for one, the other is no longer statistically significant in its association with cardiovascular disease. It does NOT mean that LDL size is not important--it just means that you get no more additional information about the presence of cardiovascular disease from knowing LDL size when you already know LDL-P.<br /><br />I look forward to learning more from you. Thanks.<br /><br />Eric C. Westman, MD MHS<br />Associate Professor of Medicine<br />Director, Lifestyle Medicine Clinic</i><br /><br />Excellent job, Dr. Westman! You took each of the points made by "Doc" and offered him the opportunity to see other data that he may not have considered otherwise. I appreciated you taking time out of your busy schedule to write back to "Doc" and give him a chance to learn something new himself. Unfortunately, that's the last we've heard of good ole "Doc." There's been nary a word out of him since Dr. Westman's reply.<br /><br />Am I fallible? Yes, more than I'd like to admit. Do I know everything there is about diet, health, and nutrition? Anyone who tells you they do should be avoided because they are lying. Do I enjoy inciting an open discussion and debate of ideas? You bet your sweet bippy I do which is why I don't mind hearing from people who necessarily disagree with my viewpoints and wish to correct me. If I'm wrong and evidence is presented to me proving it, then I'm the first to make the corrections and admit the error of my ways.<br /><br />But in this case, "Doc," I won't be changing a thing! By the way, where'd ya go? I'd love to hear what you have to say about what Dr. Westman said.Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-84704361128141053462008-07-13T19:51:00.005-04:002008-07-13T20:58:37.397-04:00Help My Reader Remember The Memory Of His Nana And Papa With 'Relay For Life'<img src=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2665324915_66de7c5b9e_o.gif><br /><i>Support the effort to fight cancer with "Relay For Life"</i><br /><br />Cancer more than any other disease has ripped through families, communities, churches, organizations, and cities all across America like no other disease I know. Just two weeks ago, endometrial cancer took the wife of national radio talk show host <a href=http://www.mikeonline.com>Mike Gallagher</a> after months of battling it with chemotherapy and just one year ago my friend and former minister of music <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/07/steve-dyar-was-big-man-with-bigger.html>Steve Dyar</a> went home to be with the Lord after esophageal cancer overtook his body. <br /><br />This disease more than any other delivers a slow painful death and researchers are working around the clock trying to find a cure for it. I'm happy to report that <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/09/german-wurzburg-cancer-trial-shows.html>progress is being made using a high-fat, low-carb diet in Germany</a> to help cancer patients who have not responded to traditional chemotherapy treatments with GREAT success so far. We've seen remarkable results with low-carb being used in people suffering from <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/02/study-brain-cancer-tumors-significantly.html>brain cancer</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/11/study-sugar-increases-pancreatic-cancer.html>pancreatic cancer</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/10/typical-high-carb-american-diet-leads.html>esophageal cancer</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/10/study-high-carb-foods-lead-to-kidney.html>kidney cancer</a>, <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/07/high-carb-low-fat-fruit-and-veggie-diet.html>breast cancer</a>, and <a href=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=16844447>prostate cancer</a>, so I'm hopeful for the future that more natural solutions like this will be further explored by the up-and-coming medical researchers and students today. It's truly amazing when you see <a href=http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/07/dietary-defense-for-defeating-cancer.html>how well cancer is subdued by implementing a low-carb attack strategy</a>.<br /><br />In the meantime as we wait for scientific research to produce the miracle we've all been looking for regarding cancer, we must mourn the loss of those we love, celebrate their lives for the amazing people they were, remember and cherish the memories we have of the time we were blessed to spend with them, and then fight back by making every effort to give of our time and resources to bring the answer to cancer sooner rather than later. That's why I'm so happy to share with you about an event one of my readers is participating in called <a href=http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Jeff.Gould>"Relay For Life"</a> put on in communities all across the United States annually by the American Cancer Society.<br /><br />There's a man at my church who is the head of the American Cancer Society in South Carolina and he attends about 40 of these held in high school and college football stadiums all across the state each year. It's a beautiful scene watching thousands of people all coming out on a Friday night to celebrate, remember, and fight back. People have raised money from within their sphere of influence and then commit to walking the track for most of the night honoring the lives of those who cancer has taken from us.<br /><br />In fact, a few years ago I was cajoled into participating in a midnight "womanless beauty revue" (before I lost my weight) and I wore a big dress, makeup, hairspray--THE WORKS! I was a pretty cute girl even if I do say so myself (and no, I don't have any pictures...not that I'd post 'em for you if I did!). I sang "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters as my "talent" and it went over well--especially when I rolled my belly for them (it's a long story and I was up WAY past my bedtime!).<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2665403329_1100e5d12c_o.jpg" alt="acin.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"/> Anywho, the point is you have a great time at these events and I'm so pleased to be sharing with you about <a href=http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Jeff.Gould>Jeff Gould's "Relay For Life" fundraiser</a> and I urge you to donate whatever you can to help with this very worthy cause. Even if all you can give is a couple of bucks, I know Jeff would appreciate it in memory of his beloved Nana and Papa who were snatched from him because of cancer. And it can happen all so suddenly--diagnosis, treatment, suffering, and then death. Anyone who has watched this unfold right before their very eyes will tell you how devastating it is because you are so helpless to do anything about what is almost an inevitable fate.<br /><br />If you'd like to help Jeff raise money for his "Relay For Life" event, then simply <a href=https://secure3.convio.net/tacs/site/Donation2?idb=1178884668&1002421.donation=form1&df_id=1002421&FR_ID=10802&PROXY_ID=7454650&PROXY_TYPE=20&JServSessionIdr009=80zissijy1.app311a>click here</a> to make a secure donation with a credit card. I just made my donation and encourage you to help make a difference by doing the same. THANK YOU! :)Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.com0