Lifetime's 'Queen Sized' Adds Some Depth To The Obesity Debate

"Hairspray" star Nikki Blonsky stars in "Queen Sized"

Psssst! Come in closer because I've gotta big secret I'm just dying to share with you today. It will probably make me the laughingstock of the entire male population, but I can't hold it in any longer. This is something I have been meaning to talk about for quite a few years and now I'm ready to reveal it at last to the entire world right here right now at my blog. What is it? (GULP!) I'm a HUGE fan of the movies on the cable network channel Lifetime.

Yep, you can call me a head-over-heels, super-excited metrosexual man because I absolutely adore the quality of the content found among the Lifetime network films. I think they do an amazing job bringing greater awareness to important societal issues that primarily concern women, but also have real application in the lives of men, too. Such is the case with one of the latest movies on Lifetime released in 2008 that my wife Christine and I watched on our date night last Friday night called "Queen Sized."

I was flipping through the Charter On Demand movie selection on Channel 999 and decided to take a peek at what was available from Lifetime On Demand. When I saw the title of this movie, it intrigued me immediately since it sounded like it might deal with the obesity issue. And sure enough, the preview explained that it was about an obese teenager who gets nominated to be homecoming queen at her school as she deals with teasing about her weight from her fellow classmates. I looked over at Christine and said, "We gotta watch this!" And so we did.

What a truly outstanding movie and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is concerned about issues of weight, health, emotional distress, fear, dieting, and peer pressure. All of these and more are tackled and addressed in an incredible way through "Queen Sized." By the time the movie was finished, I got that warm fuzzy feeling that you're supposed to get after watching a Lifetime movie. It was well worth reliving some painful moments in my own life to remind me why I never want to go back there again.



Starring Nikki Blonsky, whose breakout role came when she was cast in the lead role of the movie version of the Broadway musical "Hairspray" starring John Travolta (in drag, no less!), Queen Latifah (who she calls "my sister") and Michelle Pfeiffer, and veteran actress Annie Potts (best known for her role on the television show "Designing Women" opposite Delta Burke), "Queen Sized" centers around the character of Maggie Baker (Blonsky) who is an overweight high school senior just trying to survive until graduation (sound familiar anyone?). In the midst of dealing with the agony of not being like everyone else at school and simply trying to be invisible, some of the "pretty" girls decide to nominate Maggie to be homecoming queen as a joke.



But instead of allowing it to upset her as it was supposed to, Maggie decided to turn the tables on those who wished harm to her and remained on the ballot to represent all those who rebel against the same people getting chosen year after year. This quickly endeared Maggie to many of her classmates who felt a connection to her candidacy and they decided to vote for her. I won't spoil what happens next, but "Queen Sized" pulls the curtain back on some biting issues that all overweight and obese young people (and adults too!) have to deal with if they are going to survive this thing called life.

Here are a couple of interview clips featuring Blonsky and Potts, who plays two characters--"real" mom and "imaginary" mom--as they talk about their roles in the Lifetime Movie Network film "Queen Sized":





I think the most intriguing role in this movie had to be the mother played by Potts. WOW! On the one hand, you've got the "real" mother constantly reassuring Maggie that she is beautiful and that everything in her life is gonna be okay while encouraging her to get her weight and health under control. Meanwhile, the "imaginary" mother that only Maggie sees (contrived in her mind following the sudden death of her father to diabetes complications) is rude, condescending, and discouraging at every turn. Physically seeing this image of a mean mother personifying all the negative thoughts that fat people have to deal with sent shivers down my spine because it is so true.



When you weigh a whole lot more than everyone else around you, it's funny how your brain will play tricks on you and some extremely negative and vile thoughts consume you throughout the day. These demons inside your head will mock and taunt you relentlessly telling you how worthless you are, damaging your psyche, and preventing you from becoming that person you were always meant to be. I remember those days in my own life when I weighed 400+ pounds and feeling like it was my destiny to be that way for the rest of my life. Lemme tell you, it's no fun at all. But I overcame it and now try to live my life helping others beat it in their own lives.

"Queen Sized" is one of those movies where a large person is given a lead role with a positive message and we need to see more of that kind of thing showing up on the silver screen as well as on television. I'm very proud of Nikki Blonsky for being brave enough to take on this role and lend a voice to the millions of girls (and even boys!) who feel trapped inside their bodies wanting so desperately to lose weight but are simply left hopeless and helpless to do anything about it.

If you have Charter On Demand, then this movie is currently available for free until March 2008 to watch anytime. Otherwise, you can access and download "Queen Sized" for only $3.99 on iTunes (just type in "Queen Sized" in the iTunes store search box in the upper right-hand corner and you'll easily find it). It will be well worth your time to watch this movie and share it with parents of overweight teens as well as obese kids who think nobody understands what they are going through. Who knows, this may exactly what you need to open the door of opportunity to talk about the root causes of obesity in your own family and start the healing process so everyone can choose to start living healthier. That would be an AWESOME thing!

Be sure to tell Lifetime how much you appreciated this kind of programming by filling out this feedback form about "Queen Sized." Tell them as an advocate of overweight and obese people getting the help they need, you are grateful to them for adding depth to the obesity debate by taking on the various aspects of this difficult subject directly. It's hard to do it tactfully, but they pulled it off very well.

Have you seen "Queen Sized" and want to weigh in on how it impacted you? Feel free to share your reaction to it in the comments section below. Did you love it as much as I did? Or was there anything about it that you felt was inaccurate or lacking? Share your thoughts and let's talk about it. Feel free to post your feedback with Lifetime here as well so everyone can see how much this movie has meant to you, too.

Diet And Health Podcasts And Their Listeners Needed For UNC Research Study

Do you host a health-related podcast show or do you listen to one (well, you better be listening to this one at the very least! LOL!)? If so, then a doctoral student named Brie Turner-McGrievy, MS, RD in the school of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill wants to survey YOUR opinions about the podcast for a research project she is conducting and is willing to hook you up with a $10 iTunes gift card if you do.

Here is your invitation from Turner-McGrievy to participate:

"Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are conducting a research study on the use of podcasting health information. They would love to get information about your experience with listening to health-related podcasts.

If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested in participating, please visit http://www.podstudy.com in order to complete a brief, questionnaire. Please click on the survey for Podcast Listeners.

It should only take about 15 minutes to complete and once you finish the survey, you will receive a gift card to iTunes for $10. Only the first 20 respondents can take the survey and receive a gift card so please visit the survey as soon as you can."

If you listen to my podcast show "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," then I invite you to do this very short 16-question survey that took me LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES to complete. Since Turner-McGrievy is only accepting the survey answers from the first 20 people to respond, you'll need to participate as soon as possible. Don't delay and remember you are going to be a part of some very important research.

PLUS YOU GET THAT FREE $10 ITUNES GIFT CARD!!! Way cool!

The results of this research study will be used for research and teaching purposes. Turner-McGrievy has said she will share those results with me once they are completed. You can contact her via e-mail if you have any questions about the survey at brie@unc.edu.

You are free to refuse to participate or withdraw from the study at any time without penalty and without jeopardy. My favorite part of the survey was about the "risks and discomforts" involved. Hmmm, I may break a nail typing my answers to the survey! LOL! Here's what they wrote about it:

"We do not know of any personal risk or discomfort you will have from being in this study."

Well now, I sure feel better about participating! Hee hee! If you're ready, then you can TAKE THE SURVEY. It's fun, educational, and you get that FREE iTunes gift card. WOO HOO!

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 15: Yes, You Do Exercise On Low-Carb!

LISTEN NOW to Episode 15 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" by clicking on any of the following links:

 "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 15 [13:25m]: Play in Popup | Download

Getting back into a more normal schedule this week with my podcast show after five straight episodes last week, the producers at Grasshopper New Media have decided to let me do TWO shows per week now. So, I'll be posting BRAND NEW podcast shows on both Mondays AND Thursdays beginning this week for the month of January. Call the listener comment line number at 206-203-4192 and let them know what you think of having more than one show per week.

In Episode 15 I get to talk about one of my favorite subjects in the entire world--EXERCISE! While that word may not encite warm, fuzzy feelings of joy and excitement in you, it most certainly should! When I started livin' la vida low-carb, exercise was so despised by me that I wanted to puke just thinking about having to do it. But once I started doing it and made it a regular part of my life, now it's hard to stop! Today's show will tell you why YOU should add this element to your low-carb lifestyle.

Don't forget to visit the show notes section of today's episode and share your comments with us. Are you a low-carber who DOESN'T exercise? If so, then tell us why! Plus, if you are an avid exercise nut like me, then share what it was like for you to begin incorporating it into your healthy lifestyle. It's okay if the experience wasn't pleasant because I was pretty honest about how hard it was for me in my book Livin' La Vida Low-Carb: My Journey From Flabby Fat To Sensationally Skinny In One Year. Tell us YOUR story!

Listen to "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" in any of these ways:

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

THANK YOU for listening to Episode 15 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" about the importance of exercise in your low-carb lifestyle. Have you listened to my podcast show in iTunes yet? If not, then can you do that this week and leave feedback for the show there? A lot of people have stumbled upon my podcast surfing around iTunes and YOUR feedback would show them what kind of response people have about the show. THANK YOU!!!

Be sure to tune in on Thursday for a BONUS episode of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" when I will bring up the touchy subject of "eating in moderation." You WON'T want to miss it! Be sure to tell a friend, family member, or even an enemy (HA!) about my exciting new low-carb weight loss podcast show this week!

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 14: Podcast Listening 101 And The Low-Carb Life

ATTENTION**TECHNOLOGY ALERT**ATTENTION

Due to the number of brand new people to the Internet, blogs and podcasts, I'd like to provide assistance to anyone who has had trouble listening to my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" podcast. One of my regular readers wanted to know how she could listen when she sent me the following e-mail:

"Do you have to have a mp3 player or can it be listened to on my computer? I am sorry for my ignorance but I am not very knowledgeable about these things."

What an EXCELLENT question and I'm so glad she asked it. Podcasting is still in its infancy, so there are many people who don't understand what they are exactly. The short answer to her question is this:

- No, you don't need an mp3 player like an iPod to listen
- Yes, you can listen to it on your computer

Now here are more specifics about how you can access the show:

1. Go to the official web site and click PLAY IN POPUP
2. Go to the official web site and click DOWNLOAD
3. Go to the official web site and click on
4. Go to the official web site and click on the right arrow (play button)
5. Listen through iTunes by downloading it and type "Jimmy Moore Low-Carb" in the search box. Click on the square box with the show's logo to listen and leave feedback.
6. Call (818) 688-2763 and listen to the latest episode on your telephone
7. Subscribe to the feed to be alerted about new shows

Those are ALL the ways you can listen to the show. Of course, there is ONE more way you can listen as well to the latest episodes of my podcast show--RIGHT HERE AT MY BLOG!

LISTEN NOW to Episode 14 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" by clicking on the button, the PLAY IN POPUP link, or the DOWNLOAD link below:

 "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 14 [11:53m]: Play in Popup | Download

On this final day of podcast shows during this special week at "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I bring it all together to explain why livin' la vida low-carb is the healthiest diet on the planet and why it should be promoted alongside the low-fat diet as a way for people to lose weight and get healthy. But I do make a statement in this podcast that will shock supporters of low-carb and low-fat alike! Check it out!

After listening to Episode 14, please leave a comment for me about the show in the show notes section of today's episode. I appreciate all the EXCELLENT comments so many of you have made about the show which tells me I must be doing something right. Oh, and if you'd like to have any of your low-carb questions answered on a future podcast show, then leave me a voicemail at 206-203-4192. You can also use this number to tell us anything you want. Let us hear from you this week!

THANKS so much for listening to Episode 14 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" and for supporting me everyday this week with my podcast shows. If you missed any of them, I encourage you to go back and catch up. Here they are again for your convenience:

Ep 10: Making Low-Carb Your New Life Resolution In 2007
Ep 11: 10 Practical Tips For Starting Low-Carb The Right Way
Ep 12: Don’t Attempt Low-Carb Without Educating Yourself First
Ep 13: Gluconeogenesis Is Your Internal Carb Factory

Tune in next week as we expand to TWO weekly podcast shows on Mondays and Thursdays. THANKS for your unbridled enthusiasm for "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" podcast.

'The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 5: Just Say 'No'!

LISTEN NOW to Episode 5 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" by clicking on any of the following links:

 "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 5 [14:05m]: Play in Popup | Download

In this week's episode, I discuss the power of saying “no” and how sticking to your low-carb plan when confronted by temptation not only helps you lose weight, but also gives you the confidence you need to keep it going.

Let me know what you think about Episode 5. Leave your feedback--good, bad or indifferent--about the show by clicking here. We want to know what you think so don't be bashful!

Wanna get creative with the way you provide your comments to us about the show? Try using the MobaTalk system that lets you leave real-time audio feedback for us directly from your computer. Just use the microphone on your computer, click on the "Leave Comments" button below and you're in business:



Finally, here are all the ways you can listen to my podcast show:

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

THANKS for listening to "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show!" ENJOY!

Listen To Episode 3 Of The LLVLC Show, Win $50 Low-Carb Store Gift Certificate

Episode 3 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" is ready for your listening pleasure right now. Go give it a listen because I think you'll be pleased with the special message I have for you today. It's gonna make the media and those so-called health "experts" scream! :D YOU GOTTA LOVE IT!

The podcast continues to attract positive attention and once again did well at iTunes for Episode 2 last week hitting the Top 20 Self-Help Health podcast shows for the second week in a row. Can we make into the Top 10? With your help, it's not out of the question!

Episode 2 also set a milestone for listeners surpassing the 500 mark in just the second week! I'd love to see the weekly number of listeners continue to climb and be well over 1,000 per episode by the end of the year. It could happen as long as the words keeps spreading about this new show. If you haven't shared with others about "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" podcast yet, then could you do that this week? Also, if you have a blog or web site, then a link to the show would be FANTASTIC! The URL is TheLivinLowCarbShow.com.

And check it out! We've even got a MySpace page for the show. Go add it to your list of friends and let's keep the momentum building for the show. This podcast can and will change people's hearts and minds about the low-carb lifestyle and I appreciate your support during these early days. The brightest days are yet to come.

This week's show includes the introduction of the podcast show's very first sponsor--CHOCOPERFECTION BARS! The show begins with a challenge to overweight and obese people to get started on their weight loss, a survey about the low-carb consumer dictating to restaurants how to cater to their needs, and another survey showing livin' la vida low-carb is a bit more mainstream in our society than the media would have you believe.

Here are the links referenced in Episode 3:

- Go to iTunes
- ChocoPerfection Bars web site
- Jimmy Moore's personal review of ChocoPerfection bars
- "Catering To The Carb-Conscious Consumer" study
- AMOnline.com article featuring comment from Elliot Maras
- International Food Information Council survey

This week's podcast listening contest is something that EVERYONE will want to get their hands on: A $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO VIVA LOW-CARB SUPERSTORE! This online low-carb retailer has a full selection of low-carb products to fit your dietary needs. Viva Low-Carb wants to give one lucky podcast listener this incredible prize, so pay careful attention about how you can win. It's gonna be a little harder this week than in the previous two weeks so you will want to have your ears tuned in closely.

In order to qualify for the prize, you must do the following:

1. LISTEN to Episode 3 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show."
2. Carefully identify how many times I say the word "survey."
3. Send me an e-mail with your answer.
4. Include your name and mailing address (no P.O. Boxes please).
5. Tell us your favorite and least favorite parts of the podcast.

As always, the deadline for getting your entry to me is Friday, November 10, 2006 at 12:00pm ET if you want to win that $50 gift certificate from Viva Low-Carb.

Get going now so you can listen to Episode 3 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show". Share a comment there about the show or use the MobaTalk system for feedback on the right side of the page for possible inclusion on a future episode of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show." Questions, comments and general feedback are ALL welcomed and encouraged.

THANKS again for listening and keep on livin' la vida low-carb!

'The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Has More Freebies For You In Episode 2

My debut podcast cracked the Top 20 Self-Help Health shows at iTunes

Did you get a chance to listen to the very first episode of my brand new podcast show last week called "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore?" If you did, then THANK YOU so much for supporting me in this new endeavor as we try to reach more people with the encouraging and positive message about the low-carb lifestyle.

It was an exciting week to see hundreds and hundreds of listeners downloading and listening to a show about the low-carb lifestyle. And it wasn't just people who read my blog either. An entirely new audience for the message of livin' la vida low-carb was reached at iTunes, where "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" hit #19 on the Self-Help Health podcast shows in just the first week. YEAH! That's so exciting and I fully expect those numbers to continue to climb as more and more people become attracted to an honest and uplifting show about low-carb.

I am thankful for all of your excellent comments and feedback about the show and I think you'll notice some changes for the better in Episode 2 which is ready for you to listen to RIGHT NOW! :) LISTEN NOW for yourself and let me know what you think!

This week's show starts off with me sharing my gratitude to everyone who tuned in to the debut episode, a quick shout-out to my fellow low-carb podcasters Diana Schnuth from “The Low-Carb Lifestyle Podcast” and BrianZ from the “Atkins All The Way Weekly Wrapup,” and a thorough dissertation into how the media openly manipulates so-called scientific research studies to fit their antagonistic views towards livin' la vida low-carb. I don't hold back in exposing this little game the media plays with public health information and hopefully it will help other people become skeptical about any new "study" that is heavily reported.

After listening to the show, you can go back and read the references to studies and books made during Episode 2 by using this list of links mentioned during the broadcast:

- Esophageal Cancer/High-Carb Diet Study
- Kidney Cancer/High-Carb Diet Study
- "Oops I almost did the Atkins diet" Study
- "Cake and Shake" Saturated Fat Study
- "The Pocket Diet" book review
- "The Bread For Life Diet" book review
- "The Diet Code" book review
- "The Great Cholesterol Con" by Anthony Colpo book review

I know what you're thinking, "Shut up already and tell us about the freebies!" Okay, okay, I was getting to that. REALLY, I was! :) After a strong response to last week's ChocoPerfection chocolate bars giveaway, I thought I'd stick with the chocolate theme again this week and let you be one of the first people in the United States to try the scrumptious new GoLower Chocolate Creme Bars.

The winner of this week's contest will receive an entire box of these deliciously healthy low-carb bars that come in raspberry, chocolate and coconut flavors. If you are a fan of the GoLower nut bars, then you MUST try these new chocolate creme bars. Currently only available in the UK, they are set to be available for purchase in America from our friends at CarbSmart within the next few weeks.

Follow these directions carefully to become eligible to win:

1. LISTEN to Episode 2 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show."
2. Carefully identify how many times I say the word "Australia."
3. Send me an e-mail with your answer.
4. Include your name and mailing address (no P.O. Boxes please).
5. Share what you liked and disliked about the show. Be honest!

Like last week, I've kept it very simple for you. The deadline for getting your entry to me is Friday, November 3, 2006 at 12:00pm ET if you want to win those GoLower Chocolate Creme bars and be one of the first Americans to try them. Be sure to let me know which flavor you want (raspberry, coconut or chocolate) if your e-mail entry is chosen.

THANK YOU again for supporting me, encouraging me, and cheering me on to great success with my new podcast show. This really is a lot of fun and I would not have this opportunity if it weren't for you. So, just in case I haven't told you how much I appreciate you lately, I REALLY do thank God for everyone I have had the chance to come in contact with through my book, blog, and podcast. You all are a special part of my life and give me the energy and drive to keep doing what I'm doing.

Okay, now go listen to Episode 2 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" and don't be afraid to let me know what you think. I'll be the first to admit that I'm still getting used to the new format, but your comments will only serve to make it the best podcast show it can possibly be. And feel free to leave me feedback in the comments section at "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" web site. Chow!

Sincere Adoration Pours In For 'The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Podcast

The debut week of my brand new podcast called "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" has been a thrilling experience for me as so many of my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog readers have shared their comments about the show as well as many new listeners at iTunes and elsewhere who have never been exposed to a positive presentation of the low-carb life. I can't wait for many more new and engaging episodes to come along in the coming weeks and months and the momentum of my new show continues to build. THANK YOU!!!

Well, I suppose you'd like to know who won the FREE 12-PACK OF CHOCOPERFECTION BARS, huh? The chocolate giveaway contest winner for correctly identifying the number of times I said "rump" in Episode 1 as one is...(drumroll please!)

KAY W. from VIRGINIA!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Kay! WOO HOO!!! You will be receiving one dozen of the best-tasting low-carb dark chocolate bars on the planet in the mail real soon from our friends at Low-Carb Specialities. THANKS so much for listening and sharing your feedback with me about the show.

In fact, check out what she had to say about "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show":

I really liked hearing your voice, especially your “Southern” drawl. Seriously, you did a great intro. I am looking forward to in-depth discussions of the low-carb lifestyle. This one was basic and that’s good too. Maybe you can do a question and answer thing. Thanks for carrying the torch for the low-carb lifestyle.

Well, hooooowdy! LOL! I didn't know my accent was THAT bad. Hee hee! But that's okay because it is who I am. As for her other comments, I want to provide good basic information as well as some complex issues like the ones that will be featured in Episode 2 coming on October 30, 2006! It's gonna be a REALLY good one, so don't miss it! :D

Here is just a small sampling of some more of the many comments I received about the new podcast show:

I just listened to your first podcast, and thought it was excellent! You did a great job, and I look forward to many, many more of your podcasts.
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What did I like about the show? That you are continuing to share with others about the low-carb lifestyle. I believe it is so important for all of us to keep spreading the word that this really is a healthy lifestyle and for everyone to stop believing the lies we have been told our entire lives. Thanks for keeping the good word on low-carb living going!
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I enjoyed your show very much. Since I’ve been living the low-carb way of life for over five years, the information you provided was pretty basic to me. But I believe you’ll be inspiring to others. Finding a plan, reading the book and sticking to it is a great starting point for people. I also liked that you told the truth, that losing weight is never easy, but it gets easier with time. Good luck with your show!
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I enjoyed the podcast (although as a fan of your blog, there wasn't anything new in what you said--just good advice). Good luck as you move into a new way of getting the word out.
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Love your podcast--it's fun to hear a voice with the writing I enjoy so much! All the best--thanks for all you do!
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Loved the podcast. How often will you have new episodes and will it always be a free podcast? (heck do they even charge for them?) Thanks for your blog too...I check it daily.
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I loved the podcast. Your enthusiasm about the low-carb lifestyle is bound to appeal to those people who have tried many diet plans and need to find some way to lose weight. I love the way you share your own experiences as a way to encourage people to get off their "rump" and give it a try. The only thing that I can think of to change is the sound quality. I listen via my iPod and the sound didn't come through as clear as other podcasts that I listen to. By the way, I downloaded the podcast from iTunes. It certainly won't keep me from listening, but I just thought I'd mention it since you are asking for feedback. Keep up the good work, Jimmy. I love your blog and am excited to know that now I can also listen to you now, too.
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I liked the honesty that you bring across and sincerity. I also liked that you had to find your own way of dieting...read, and read again. I did the same thing, there are such a wealth of knowledge out there on what is good for the body, and listening to your body. I like that you didn't just say, well, I did the Atkins diet or the South Beach. What you are teaching is, look around, there are dozens of books all trying to steer us in this better way of life. You are also here to help! That's great. I'll keep listening if you'll keep preachin'!
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I thought it was very good. And I hope to get more ideas in order to get me back on the track of the low-carb life I have been leading for the last 8 years.
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Great podcast! I love your enthusiasm! I am very encouraged from listening to you and I love your book and blog too. THANKS and keep up the great work!
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WOW, fantastic feedback everyone! I'm happy to hear that you like the show and we are working on ways to make it better.

The sound quality issue is one that I've been trying to fix for most of the week and I think you'll hear a "clear" difference in Episode 2 on Monday. In fact, it'll be like night and day with the clarity, I promise you. THANKS for the constructive criticism, it's gonna make the show better already!

As for the information provided being "basic" or "old news," I can certainly understand the concerns of people who have been on low-carb for a while or who read my blog every single day. But everyone who listens to this podcast show will be at different levels from long-time low-carbers to people still losing weight to beginners to those simply curious about what this way of eating is all about. I'm trying to reach them all and can't do it in a single episode or with one particular style. I'll mix it up, but will always focus on a positive presentation of information about low-carb.

Just keep listening and you might be surprised to hear something that you thought you "knew" about, but perhaps you will look at it in a different way now. What you get out of my podcast show is up to you. Keep an open mind and look for something new to learn and pass on to others about livin' la vida low-carb. Encouragement, education and a little entertainment is what has made my blog what it is and will most certainly define what my podcast is as well.

As an added incentive to listen to upcoming episodes of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show," I have lined up several freebie opportunities from your favorite low-carb companies over the next few weeks to entice you to listen. Be looking for your next chance to win again coming up next week!

THANKS again for your support for "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" podcast. Tell all your friends, family, and yes, your enemies, about the next episode coming on Monday!