'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 149: Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom--Kent Altena

Atkins diet weight loss success turned marathon runner Kent Altena

Today we have my favorite interview of this "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom" because the man I was privileged to interview lost over 200 pounds on the Atkins diet and is an excellent example of the life-changing impact of livin' la vida low-carb. If you are skeptical about whether the Atkins nutritional approach is right for you, then just take a quick look at this inspiring YouTube video that has garnered well over 100,000 views and counting:



In Episode 149 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we get to hear from the amazing man in that video named Kent Altena. He is one of the most incredible low-carbers I have ever met because he exudes the confidence of his convictions about this way of eating and backs it up by pointing to himself as an example of what low-carb did for him. Kent's a real guy from Iowa who is just like you and me and living the low-carb life with all the gusto he can muster up. I'm so glad he was a part of this "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom."

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Kent is a superstar in the low-carb community and his contributions under the pseudonym "Bowulf" (watch his YouTube videos) have gotten him noticed everywhere he goes online. He demands respect for what he has to say because he has been through the rigors of losing a large amount of weight, transforming himself from a fat slob into a fit marathon runner, and continuing to learn from others who have attained the fitness level he aspires to achieve himself. We need more Kent Altenas out there telling others about what the Atkins low-carb diet can do for them.

Check out interviews with people like Kent Altena anytime by:

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In our hump day third interview of the "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom", Kent Altena unashamedly discussed how the Atkins diet not only helped him lose 200 pounds, but basically CURED him of his sleep apnea and other health conditions. What did you think about what Kent had to say regarding how much his health has changed? Could you relate to the turnaround he said happened to him? Tell us about it in the show notes section of Episode 149.

Coming up the final two days of this "Week of Weight Loss Wisdom:
THURSDAY--Rebecca Wilhoit on The Perfect Body Diet
FRIDAY--Charlie Hills who authored a book called Why Your Last Diet Failed You and How This Book Won't Help You on Your Next One

Call us anytime on our podcast hotline at (206) 202-6516 and leave a message or you can e-mail me feedback, questions, or show ideas at livinlowcarbman@charter.net. Come back on tomorrow for my interview with a neat lady named Rebecca Wilhoit who has taken the low-carb advice of Cassandra Forsythe and ran with it to tremendous success. :)

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 148: Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom--Micah McCain

Micah McCain shedding the pounds on BRAVO-TV's "Workout"

During this special "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom" on my podcast "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we're hearing some truly remarkable low-carb weight loss turnarounds from people just like you and me. On Monday, Sue Knorr told us all how The Zone Diet has been making a positive difference in her life for the past 12 years and counting. Today we have another guest who only recently learned about the power of the healthy low-carb lifestyle.

In Episode 148 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we hear from Micah McCain who is currently a contestant on Season 3 of the hit BRAVO television weight loss reality series called Workout. When this show first came out in 2006, I blogged about it as yet another program on national television to inspire others in their own weight loss efforts and it has flourished ever since! Micah is one of the people who has experienced a tremendous turnaround and I'm pleased to share my interview with him today as part of this "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom."

Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 148:

"The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 148 [21:18m]: LISTEN NOW | Download

Micah McCain discusses how his weight shocked him out of nowhere when he saw some video footage of himself. This is a subject I've blogged about before and it's true--if you wanna see what others see when they look at you, then have someone take a video or photograph of you and there it will be. It's a stark reality that hit Micah right between the eyeballs and made him want to do what he had to do to get that weight off.

Dealing with obesity his entire life, Micah needed an incremental approach to shedding the pounds. His trainer and nutrition adviser started him out eating more vegetables and fruit and then began substituting some healthy options in place of some of the junk food he was eating. The slow change in Micah's diet then took a low-carb turn when the sugar was removed first followed by flour, dairy, starchy veggies and even some fruits (because they're too high in sugar!). WOW! Pretty soon, Micah was full-fledged livin' la vida low-carb and he hasn't looked back since!

Weight loss motivation and inspiration is yours anytime by:

1. Listening at the official web site
2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via Podlinez
3. Subscribing to the RSS feed
4. Going to iTunes--Click here to subscribe!

In this second interview in the "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom", Micah McCain was quite open and honest about how he struggled with his weight for most of his life until he became educated about what healthy living is. What do you think about his trainer's incremental approach to change? Is it better to go slow and ease somebody into the low-carb lifestyle or to switch them cold turkey to low-carb immediately? This oughta be an interesting discussion, so feel free to express yourself in the show notes section of Episode 148.

Coming up the rest of this week is:
WEDNESDAY--Kent Altena (Bowulf) who lost over 200 pounds on Atkins
THURSDAY--Rebecca Wilhoit on The Perfect Body Diet
FRIDAY--Charlie Hills who authored a book called Why Your Last Diet Failed You and How This Book Won't Help You on Your Next One

Got someone you'd like for me to interview on an upcoming episode of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore?" I'm working on quite a few right now for the next few months, but I welcome your ideas and suggestions. Call our podcast hotline anytime at (206) 202-6516 and leave a message or you can e-mail me at livinlowcarbman@charter.net. Be sure to come back again TOMORROW for my interview with my friend and fellow Atkins diet weight loss success story and blogger Kent Altena who dropped 200 pounds on low-carb and is now running marathons! DON'T MISS IT!!!

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 147: Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom--Sue Knorr

Sue Knorr lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for 12 years!

This is a special week at "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" because we will be presenting more than our typical two podcasts. For this unique week only, we'll be sharing FIVE big podcast interviews with people who have quite a bit to say about the subject of weight loss and healthy living. I've dubbed this the "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom" and can't wait for you to hear from all these incredible individuals who have faced their own obesity demons and beat them silly!

In Episode 147 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we start this "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom" with a woman by the name of Sue Knorr. She is the official spokesperson for the lower-carb Zone Diet created by Dr. Barry Sears. How did she earn that prestigious position? Well, losing 100 pounds following that particular nutritional approach certainly didn't hurt. :) Hear what she has to say about her own weight loss journey on The Zone Diet.

Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear Episode 147:

"The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 147 [25:33m]: LISTEN NOW | Download

We hear all about how The Zone Diet works to help people not just shed the pounds, but find incredible health. The key, according to Sue Knorr, is balancing your omega fats and getting in your own personal customized "zone" with the macronutrient ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that work for you. And we also get an update on the most famous Zone Diet adherent today--Manuel Uribe. It's quite a podcast that I encourage you to listen to.

Find inspiration in your weight loss efforts anytime by:

1. Listening at the official web site
2. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via Podlinez
3. Subscribing to the RSS feed
4. Going to iTunes--Click here to subscribe!

In this first interview in the "Week Of Weight Loss Wisdom", Sue Knorr did a fantastic job of sharing about how The Zone Diet has improved her life. What did you think about what she had to share about her weight loss success? Give your feedback about it in the show notes section of Episode 147.

Coming up the rest of this week is:
TUESDAY--Micah McCain from Bravo-TV's "Workout"
WEDNESDAY--Kent Altena (Bowulf) who lost over 200 pounds on Atkins
THURSDAY--Rebecca Wilhoit on The Perfect Body Diet
FRIDAY--Charlie Hills who authored a book called Why Your Last Diet Failed You and How This Book Won't Help You on Your Next One

Share your LIVE audio feedback with us by calling (206) 202-6516 and leaving a message or you can e-mail me anytime with your comments at livinlowcarbman@charter.net. Listen in again on Tuesday for my interview with the flamboyantly charismatic Micah McCain.