LLVLC On YouTube (Episode 16): 10 Tips For Getting Started On Low-Carb Living

We're just days away from millions making resolutions for 2008

It's coming in just a few weeks, so you had better get prepared for it RIGHT NOW! What is it? New Year's Resolutions, baby! That's right, it's the one time of the year when people feel like they have a clean slate, everything in the past is over and done with, and today is a new day to begin anew.

Of course, there's nothing magical about January 1st because you can start whatever you want to do anytime you want to do it. You don't need the calender to dictate when you should be going after something that you so desperately desire. And that includes weight loss and living a healthy life.

Sure, those of you who have read my book know all the dirty details about my own personal weight loss journey beginning on New Year's Day in 2004 where I went on to lose 180 pounds in that year alone. While probably 99.9% of people who have good intentions about losing weight in the new year never stick with it long enough to be successful, I did and it is something that I believe ANYONE can do if they simply apply the same concepts that I did to shed the pounds nearly four years ago.

In Episode 16 of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube," Christine and I share with you 10 effective tips for how YOU can get started the right way on the healthy low-carb lifestyle. There's nothing mysterious or mindboggling about any of these ideas, but perhaps hearing them from someone who's been there before will be just the spark you need to DO IT this time.

You don't have to wait for New Year's to begin implementing the following:



Here are some links to blog posts and previous YouTube videos with some of the suggestions and advice we presented in Episode 16:

- You have to care and be committed to a lifestyle change
- Don't try to do low-carb without reading the book
- Never underestimate the importance of the Induction phase
- Take good vitamin supplementation on your low-carb lifestyle
- Net carbs are easy to figure out, so don't make it hard
- Lots of small meals better than three big ones
- Get all your facts about fat before thinking it's unhealthy
- Weighing yourself daily can help you shed the pounds

Of course, nothing replaces the lessons you learn from the low-carb book you choose to follow. So don't just use these suggestions in our video--do your own reading and research and find what works for you. Then implement it and make it happen like you're life depended on it. And it very well may!

Share your own tips and ideas at Episode 16 on YouTube and let us all know what helped you get going in the early days of livin' la vida low-carb. Any tricks or advice you have may help someone struggling to get started on this amazing way of eating! Or if you're new to this way of eating, what are the questions and concerns you have about going on a low-carb diet?

Congratulations to Mertiebelle for being the BIG WINNER of the Cal-Carb Clicker from our contest in Episode 15. She left a comment and her name was chosen among the many that were left for that episode. THANKS for watching and participating in our video contests. Stay tuned because we'll have LOTS MORE COMING SOON! :)

Can't get enough of our YouTube videos? Watch 'em all from the beginning:

- Promo video--A half-minute promotion of the new video series
- Episode 1--Introduction of Jimmy & Christine Moore
- Episode 2--What kind of fruits can you have on a low-carb diet?
- Episode 3--What kind of veggies can you have on a low-carb diet?
- Episode 4--What does a low-carber do for something sweet?
- Episode 5--Why is fat so healthy for you on the low-carb lifestyle?
- Episode 6--Which restaurants can you go to on the low-carb lifestyle?
- Episode 7--What are the best new low-carb books you need to read?
- Episode 8--Why should you be eating a lot more eggs?
- Episode 9--If you're gonna do Atkins, do it by the book
- Episode 10--What supplements should you take while low-carbing?
- Episode 11--What are some of the foods you eat on your low-carb diet?
- Episode 12--How should you respond when you weight loss stalls?
- Episode 13--What can you do to survive the high-carb holidays?
- Episode 14--Is it okay to ever splurge on your low-carb diet?
- Episode 15--What are some really good low-carb gift ideas?

THANK YOU so much to everyone who has subscribed to our videos so you can watch them as soon as they are uploaded to YouTube. We just passed 200 subscribers and over 5,000 channel views. We are in awe of the warm reception these videos are receiving on YouTube as we take the message of livin' la vida low-carb outside the friendly confines of the blog. Your feedback for us about how to make the show even better as well as any topic ideas are welcomed anytime at livinlowcarbman@charter.net. Keep watching and sharing our videos with your friends, family, and co-workers who need to hear the positive message of the healthy low-carb lifestyle. SEE YA!

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 10: 3-Year Anniversary Of My Weight Loss Journey

LISTEN NOW to Episode 10 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" by clicking on any of the following links:

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HAPPY NEW YEAR and it's good to be back in the saddle again at "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" podcast. As I mentioned over the weekend, the producers of my show and I have a very nice treat for you to celebrate the new year--FIVE BRAND NEW EPISODES!!!! WOO HOO! For the first time in the history of the show (all three months of it!), we will be presenting DAILY podcast shows to help anyone who is desiring to lose weight by livin' la vida low-carb. It was quite challenging trying to find the time to do this, but I think you'll be pleased with the results.

Today's episode is extremely special to me because I get to share with you my celebration of THREE YEARS since I made the decision to begin the Atkins diet. January 1, 2004 was the beginning of not just a New Year's resolution to lose weight in some temporary fashion as the vast majority of people do. Instead, I wanted this to be my New LIFE resolution to shed the pounds, get healthy, and then STAY healthy for the rest of my life. That commitment has held for three years and counting!

Are you wanting to lose weight or do you need to hear some words of encouragement and inspiration to light the fire inside of you to start livin' la vida low-carb again? If so, then I encourage you to leave a comment at the podcast show web site. I sincerely want to help you do this for good this time, not just some passing fling that you'll think about doing. If you are dead serious about losing weight and getting healthy, then listen to these podcast shows this week and DO IT! I promise you that it will be one of the greatest decisions you ever make in your entire life.

There are many ways to listen to "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show":

1. Listen at the official web site
2. Go to iTunes
3. Call (818) 688-2763 to listen via Podlinez
4. Subscribe to the RSS feed

If you like the show and want to help us out, then can you Digg it? Click on the link and vote for the show as well as your favorite episodes. It's super easy and will show others that this is a podcast worth listening to. If you don't like the show, then ignore the previous sentences in this paragraph. :)

Listen to Episode 10 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" and then tune in again tomorrow and the rest of the week for FIVE STRAIGHT DAYS of low-carb podcasting coming at ya! You won't wanna miss it!

Jimmy Moore's 2007 New Year's Resolutions

When I made the decision to start the Atkins diet on January 1, 2004, it was probably the first time I ever made a New Year's resolution that I intended to keep. Why do put ourselves through all the efforts involved in making resolutions if we're not going to follow through on them? Human nature can be a strange thing sometimes.

But thankfully I was able to not only keep that resolution, but see it through to the end--losing 180 pounds by the end of 2004. Now it's three years since the day I began my low-carb lifestyle and I've been able to keep that weight off with relative ease now for two years. Unbelievable and amazing all at the same time!

While I don't think I'm out of the woods yet until I can keep the weight off for a minimum of three years (which will be one year from now on January 1, 2008), I do think I've proven that livin' la vida low-carb is indeed a long-term solution to obesity. There's no denying it based on my own experience. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't walked a mile in my shoes.

With all that said, I believe there are areas of my health that still need some additional work and I'm willing to resolve to work on them in 2007. That's right, I am making a list of New Year's resolutions for 2007 to improve my health even more.

After a good deal of thought, here's what I want to do:

1. Get below 200 pounds

Currently I weigh 220 pounds and I've been unable to go below 215 pounds since my weight loss in 2004. While I am certainly NOT bemoaning my situation because at least the weight is staying off, I'd personally LOVE to get down to 199 just to say I'm back in the 100's again (or that coveted ONE-derland!). I haven't been at that weight since the 5th grade! Yeah, I was pretty chunky as a kid, but not anymore. Considering I've lost 20 pounds since August, I don't think losing 21 pounds in 2007 is unreasonable. That's less than two pounds a month. It's doable and I'M GONNA DO IT!

2. Get my body fat percentage down to 6%

When you weigh over 400 pounds with a body fat percentage in excess of 50%, you don't really care too much about it. There's just no concept in your mind of what single-digit body fat would be like. But now that I've been livin' la vida low-carb for a few years and have kept my weight relatively stable, I'd like to focus on reducing my body fat significantly. The last time I had it checked, my body fat percentage was 11 percent. I am in the process of having that checked again and working closely with a well-known trainer to reach my goal of 6% body fat. It's gonna take some work, but I'm willing to do what it takes to get there.

3. No more diet sodas

Yep, it's time for me to give up one of my last remaining vices in the world. While I still believe drinking diet soda is MUCH better for you than regular sugary soda, I've reached the point where I no longer feel like I have to have that in my life. This is HUGE for me considering I used to guzzle a case and a half of regular sugar-filled soda before my low-carb lifestyle and consumed my fair share of diet soda over the past three years. But when I committed to giving up aspartame a few months back, I knew it was time to eventually wean myself off of all diet sodas. In fact, I've actually given myself a head start on this one and went cold turkey on them since Wednesday. Yes, I miss them, but I'm committing to drinking even MORE water than I do already. So far, so good.

4. Consistency with cardio workouts

Everyone who knows me will tell you I am a workout fiend. Since I began my low-carb program, I have committed myself fully to walking on the treadmill, getting on the elliptical machine, playing volleyball at my church and many other aerobic activities that get my heart rate up and makes me sweat. I LOVE cardio workouts tremendously! But I noticed in 2006 that I'd allow myself to slack off to only 30 minutes per day and sometimes skipping a day or two here and there. It's not a big deal, but enough for me to want to resolve to be more consistent with my cardio in 2007. I will be!

5. Get serious about resistance training

I have to admit, I HATE lifting weights. I tried it for the first time in 2006 and did it for about two months before I just gave it up. Sure, I felt somewhat better while I was doing it, but I guess I got bored. I would much rather go run on the treadmill. But, resistance training is important in the grand scheme of health and I KNOW I need to get serious about it. I'm working with a trainer who will help me develop a fun plan for getting solid. If my loose skin doesn't get better after all of this weight lifting, then I KNOW I will be having a tummy tuck done.

So that's it! Those are Jimmy Moore's 5 New Year's Health Resolutions for 2007 and I fully intend to do them all. I'm all about incremental changes and believe in my heart that NOW is the right time to do these things for myself. Of course, you know I'll keep you informed about my progress on each one at my blog and will share with you my success as it happens.

There's no doubt I'll hit the weight loss goal with the focus on reducing my body fat and lifting weights. I should be able to hit my body fat percentage goal as well and remaining consistent on the cardio. While it will be tough, giving up diet sodas shouldn't be that hard either. The most difficult one will be the weight lifting. I'm PUMPED to do this, so I think I'll be ready to show off my improved physique before the end of 2007. Again, I'm skeptical about it doing much for my loose skin, but here's hoping!

That's my New Year's resolutions for better health in 2007. What are YOURS?

Special Week Of Daily Low-Carb Weight Loss New Year's Resolutions Podcasts

Starting January 1st, we'll have a week's worth of daily podcasts

After a brief sabbatical from podcasting over the Christmas holidays, it's time to get "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" podcast rockin' and rollin' again when 2007 comes on Monday. And we will!

After racking up nine exciting episodes at the end of 2006, we're gonna start off the new year with a bang with FIVE BACK-TO-BACK PODCASTS that will provide solid information about low-carb to people who may be curious about this way of eating. I've already got most of the shows recorded and I can't wait for them to be aired each day this week beginning on New Year's Day!

Here's just a sneak peek at what I'll be talking about:

MONDAY--It's my 3 year anniversary of starting low-carb!
TUESDAY--My top 10 tips for starting low-carb the right way!
WEDNESDAY--Don't neglect Induction and definitely read the book!
THURSDAY--The body doesn't need carbs and can survive just fine!
FRIDAY--Low-carb is an amazing nutrient-dense diet, but not for everyone!

The influx of brand new readers to my blog as well as listeners to my podcast show is already happening and I expect this upcoming week to attract a new round of people interested in making livin' la vida low-carb their preferred method for losing weight as part of their New Year's resolutions.

If you are one of them, let me officially say WELCOME to you and invite you to stick around for lots of education and encouragement. That's what I'm about after losing over 180 pounds on the Atkins diet in 2004. Please e-mail me your questions about this lifestyle change anytime at livinlowcarbman@charter.net.

Be sure to tell your friends and family who have made it their New Year's resolution to lose weight on Monday to begin reading my blog and to listen to this special week's worth of podcasts to get them started off the right way. If we can get just one person to stop buying into the low-fat lie, then all of the efforts will have been worth it to me. :)

THANK YOU to the thousands of you for showing your overwhelming support for my podcast show in 2006 and I look forward to many more great episodes of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" in 2007. This is gonna be quite a ride, so hold on tight!

Team Up With A Weight Loss Buddy In 2007

Who couldn't use a weight loss buddy to cheer them to success?

Earlier this year I introduced you to a fantastic organization dedicated to helping people wanting to lose weight called Weight Loss Buddy. This phenomenal online resource provides an ample amount of real-life inspiration, expert advice, and the support of a "buddy" who will stick with you through thick and thin in your quest for weight loss success!

I was privileged to be a part of a LIVE online chat (and I'd LOVE to do another one VERY soon!) as well as being named the October Expert Of The Month. This up-and-coming web site is changing people's lives one buddy at a time and people are starting to take notice.

With 2007 only a few more days away and those ever-popular New Year's resolutions to get healthy and shed the pounds for good, what better time than RIGHT NOW to start strategizing how you will do it?! People are signing up left and right to be a part of the NEW AND IMPROVED Weight Loss Buddy because of their track record for producing the results people so desperately desire when they begin a totally different eating lifestyle.

But rather than trying to go it alone on your weight loss plan which has failed you time and time again in the past, why not try Weight Loss Buddy in 2007 and team up with someone who cares about you, wants to encourage you in your efforts, and will be there with you and for you every step of the way until you reach your weight loss goal? They'll be your virtual cheerleader in this pursuit of a better life. With support like that, why wouldn't you succeed?

Have you seen the fantastic newly upgraded web site over at Weight Loss Buddy? WOW, check it out because it looks absolutely incredible! They even let YOU decide who you want your buddy to be. Best of all is this service is 100% absolutely FREE, so you really have NOTHING to lose except those stubborn holiday pounds. :D

Browse around the Weight Loss Buddy site for yourself and let me know what you think about it. This could be the start of a fantastic relationship with a buddy who may very well be the missing ingredient you've been needing to put you over the top in reaching your weight loss goals. Don't wait until the new year to find your buddy. DO IT TODAY!!!

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