Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 6

By Tracie Johanson In this series of articles we have focused on low-carb dieting. Is it right for YOU? We have looked at some of the concerns with low-carbing, we've examined the diets of bodybuilders, and we've explained exactly how carbohydrates react in the body. In this final article on the topic of carbs, we will attempt to answer the million dollar question: should YOU start a low-carb diet? * THE EXPERTS
First and foremost, please understand that the majority of physicians in the United States will not recommend a no-carb diet. By and large, doctors are going to follow the generally accepted health practices, and those practices require us to partake of all four food groups. Citing the fact that there are no long-term studies available on the effects of carbohydrate deprivation, the American Heart Association does not recommend a no-carb approach. On the other hand, there are some doctors who look at the results achieved on low-carb or no-carb diets and say (like some of us have): you can't argue with results! * THE RESEARCH
Both sides in the low-carb debate have doctors and studies to back up their claims. The Atkins group has well-done studies proving that their diet results in weight loss and lower cholesterol. The South Beach folks can quote even more studies. Both groups also do a very good job of trotting out some very convincing before-and-after pictures of people (just like us!) who have seen results on the low-carb diets. On the other hand, there is no shortage of research proving that low-carb diets are unsafe and ineffective. A study by Linda van Horn of Northwestern University in Chicago assessed more than 4,000 people in the United States, Britain, Japan and China, asking them to write down everything they had eaten over two 24-hour periods. "Lo and behold, what we did find is that without exception, a high complex-carbohydrate, high-fiber, high vegetable-protein diet was associated with low body-mass index (the standard measure of healthy weight)," Van Horn said. The more animal protein a person ate, the higher his or her weight, she said. It's easy to see that the research conflicts on this issue, as it does on many topics. * THE ROLE MODELS
In a previous article we examined the diets of professional bodybuilders and (female) fitness models. Almost without exception, we found that these EXTREMELY healthy people did NOT eliminate all carbohydrates from their diet. Again, almost without exception, these folks DID strictly limit the intake of 'garbage' carbs (donuts, cake, cookies, etc.). Bodybuilders and fitness models get their carbs from QUALITY sources including brown rice, vegetables, fruit and yams. * PHONE A FRIEND!
Yikes! The experts don't agree and the research doesn't agree! What to do? Let's phone a friend..... Most of us have a friend or family member that has lost weight on a low-carb plan. Sometimes they've even lost a SIGNIFICANT amount of weight. All that anecdotal evidence can't be wrong, can it? As we learned in a previous article on this topic, low-carb diets will help you lose weight! There's enough research and evidence out there now to fully support that claim. But is it the 'right' weight, and is it 'safe' weight? Especially during the first two weeks on a low-carb diet, much of the weight loss is attributable to water loss. Falling off the diet, or introducing carbohydrates back into the body, will result in faster-than-normal weight gain from replenished glycogen stores. Another HUGE concern with low-carb weight loss success is whether or not it is 'safe' weight loss. We're not talking about heart health or cholesterol levels, but right now we're discussing fat loss vs. muscle loss. After all, nobody wants to lose muscle, do they? When we talk about wanting to lose weight, it's just understood that we want to lose FAT! On a low-carb diet, it is very possible to lose far too much weight from muscle and not enough weight from fat. (For more information on the distinction between fat loss and muscle loss, go to www.letspickupthepace.com and check out the e-book titled "The #1 Mistake People Make In Their Weight Loss Efforts"). So although our friends and family may have experienced weight loss on a low-carb diet, that fact alone is not enough to convince US to try it too. * CAN WE STICK WITH IT?
As we've said time and time again, NO DIET IS GOING TO WORK FOR YOU IF YOU CAN'T STICK WITH IT. The Idaho Press Tribune ran and interesting article in defense of low-carbing (3-25-04, LeAnn Coffelt, Your Health section), where some of the challenges of low-carbing were disclosed: carb withdrawal (compared to nicotine withdrawal), hair loss, etc. Perhaps the most intriguing quote of the story was "One of the silliest things I've ever heard is that you will put the weight back on after you stop the diet. Well, of course you will." Before attempting to lose weight on a low-carb (or ANY) diet, you simply must ask yourself 'Can I stick with it?'. If you love pasta and pizza, then the answer is probably no. * THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION
Okay, okay, enough talk about the pros and cons of low-carb life! Should you or shouldn't you 'go low carb'? Sorry to disappoint you, but NOBODY can answer that question for you. You, and only you, know if a low-carb diet is something you can stick with for life. There is, however, a list of questions you can (and should!) ask yourself before taking the plunge into low-carb mania:
1) HAVE I DISCUSSED THIS WITH MY DOCTOR?
2) Do I have a family history of heart disease and/or high blood pressure?
3) Do I have a family history of cholesterol problems?
4) Do I have a family history of cancer?
5) Do I think I can stick with it, even through the 'carb withdrawal' phase?
6) Have I scheduled regular bodyfat tests to make sure I am losing fat and not muscle?
7) Do I have a support system in place to help me stick to my new lifestyle?
8) Have I taken the time to EDUCATE myself on the specific diet, or am I simply following the advice of friends?
9) HAVE I DISCUSSED THIS WITH MY DOCTOR?
10) HAVE I DISCUSSED THIS WITH MY DOCTOR? Low-carb (or even no-carb) dieting MAY be safe and effective for you. Only your doctor can help you answer that question. In addition, Low-carb (or even no-carb) dieting MAY be something you can stick with for life. Only you can answer that question. * OUR FINAL ANSWER
You didn't really think that we'd conclude this article without a reminder to EXERCISE, did you? After all, EXERCISE IS THE ONLY THING THAT ALL THE DOCTORS AND EXPERTS DO AGREE ON! Melanie Polk, RD, is the Director of Nutrition Education at the American Institute for Cancer Research. "We already know how to lose weight and keep it off," said Polk. "It's not a secret: eat less, EXERCISE MORE. Instead of eliminating all carbohydrates, choose whole-grain options and beans with the fiber to fill you up and provide energy throughout the day. Add vegetables and fruits while cutting back on animal protein and fat." Doctors agree that exercise is critical to achieving a healthy fitness level for life. Not just a healthy weight, but a healthy fitness level!! * Copyright 2005 Pick Up The Pace. Permission is not required for the distribution of Pick Up The Pace articles as long as they are used in their entirety, are properly credited to Pick Up The Pace, and are accompanied by our website link: www.letspickupthepace.com. * The information in this article and on this site is for general reference purposes only and not intended to address specific medical conditions. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional. No information in this article or on www.letspickupthepace.com should be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute exercise studio for women, focusing on fitness, health and nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit http://www.letspickupthepace.com for more information. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tracie_Johanson http://EzineArticles.com/?Atkins-and-Low-Carb---Part-6&id=83775 bad credit checking account bank account
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Clues to Help You Bust the Undercover Married Man, Before You Fall in Love

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Bush a plant that is also referred to as shrub in some cases
Shrubbery A part of a garden or park where shrubs are cultivated; if the shrubs are clipped as topiary, these plants would tend to grow dense foliage and small leafy branches that are bunched together
Shrubland used to describe any natural plant community where shubs reign in abundance Shrub Pruning
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My Wedding Party Ideals - Whoops I Don't Have Any, Where to Look

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Home Spa Rituals

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1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon castor oil
1/4 cup water
1 small egg yolk
5 drops tea tree essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
Measure water and warm it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the egg yolk and stir well to mix. Combine all other ingredients and blend until thoroughly mixed.
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1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon apple mint leaves
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By Andrew Bicknell Depression is one of the most debilitating mental disorders of our modern era. It affects nearly 10 million Americans every year. Although it is primarily thought of as a mental condition depression can also inflict varying amounts of pain and discomfort that manifest as physical symptoms of depression. One of the problems associated with the physical symptoms of depression is the misdiagnosis of the depression itself. Doctors, when presented with these physical symptoms, will test for and diagnose a physical illness and prescribe treatments to treat these symptoms not knowing or understanding that the symptoms are hiding a more insidious disease. When you look at a list of the physical symptoms of depression you can see why these misdiagnosis and mistreatments can occur. 1. Headaches These are one of the first symptoms that can occur with depression. In fact headaches can be intensified to migraine like intensity in someone who is suffering from depression. 2. Chest Pains Depression can cause chest pains, which for most people is a sign of an impending heart attack. While any chest pain should be checked by a doctor it can also be a symptom of depression. 3. Sleep Disorders People who suffer from depression can have either problems going to sleep (insomnia) or they sleep for excessively long periods of time. Thy may have trouble getting out of bed as well. 4. Digestive System Issues Diarrhea, constipation, and nausea are all physical symptoms of depression. 5. Extreme Fatigue The majority of people who suffer from depression also suffer from perpetual exhaustion. This can relate back to the sleep disorders and it doesnt seem to matter how much sleep they get they still are fatigued. 6. Back Pain and Muscle Aches Depression can intensify the pain and discomfort of people who are already suffering from these conditions. 7. Appetite and Weight Issues - People with depression can experience either a lack of appetite or intense cravings for certain foods. This can be accompanied by either weight gain or weight loss. Another issue for people who suffer from more severe forms of depression may be even harder to diagnose because with severe depression can come delusions and hallucinations. It can become increasingly difficult to know whether a depression sufferer actually has some of the physical symptoms of depression or if they are inventing them. It is also easier for many people to accept the physical symptoms of depression then any mental symptoms. There are many people and cultures that place a social stigma on anyone with a mental illness. It is therefore easier to accept and treat a more benign physical ailment then it is to deal with issues of the mind. What many people do not understand is that with the successful treatment of the underlying depression with either therapy or medication or both the physical symptoms of depression will often be resolved. Unfortunately treating the physical symptoms will do nothing for actual the depression and without proper treatment the depression will normally continue to get worse. It is therefore of the utmost importance to treat the depression itself if a sufferer is to see any relief from the physical symptoms of depression. Andrew Bicknell is a writer and the owner of Depression and You. Visit his website for more information about recognizing the physical symptoms of depression and other depression disorders. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Bicknell http://EzineArticles.com/?Recognizing-the-Physical-Symptoms-of-Depression&id=358724 cheap phentermine without a prescription
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How Does Law Of Attraction Work In Relation To Weight Loss?

By Chris Looi In the simplest terms Law of Attraction states that like attracts like and what every your thoughts and feelings you focus on the most which will literally determine your future. But how can law of attraction weight loss work. In fact you will find that the law of attraction has been working for you and every other person in this world since the beginning of time and it is only recently that education about its incredible power has become readily available to the general public. So how is it can the Law of Attraction can help someone to lose weight? It is quite simple really all they need to do is think about it. In fact without even knowing about it most people really do not think about what they want and they think more about the fact that they do not have it. So by going back to what the definition of Law of Attraction is you will see that the reason why people do not have the things that they want is because all they ever do is think about not having them. Unfortunately this same concept applies to weight loss just as it applies to everything else and although a lot of people want to lose weight they would rather think about the wonderful life they will have once they have lost it instead of thinking about how miserable they are because they have not lost it Again let us refer back to the Law of Attraction and if you think you are miserable, sad, guilty or have low self esteem powered thoughts then the Law of Attraction will bring you more things to be miserable about rather than good ones. In fact the more miserable you are about something, say for example weight loss then the more powerfully you will attract more of the same since that is where you are focusing your self primarily. So by utilizing the power of Law of Attraction for weight loss is for you to simply stop thinking about your situation in the negative manner and start having positive thoughts instead. Chris Looi is an author of the http://womenlifestyle.org which promotes womens health and aging skin care products. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_Looi http://EzineArticles.com/?How-Does-Law-Of-Attraction-Work-In-Relation-To-Weight-Loss?&id=577204 ambien latest side effects
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Business & Purchasing: Buy Smart and Avoid Excess Inventory in Your Warehouse

By Dan Kaplan Many companies are surprised when they find excess inventory of fast moving items during a physical inventory. After getting over the initial surprise, they shrug their shoulders and say: these are fast moving items and they should sell. What they fail to realize is that even though fast moving items will sell, they carry unnecessary storage costs that affect their bottom line profit. Issues resulting from having the wrong purchasing information: - Fast moving items resulting in excess inventory.
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- Buying out of control. Even fast moving items can result in excess inventory: In speaking with a mid-sized distribution company CEO about this subject, he told me that prior to the implementation of his new computer system, they always found excess inventory of his most successful selling items when the physical inventory was taken. When asked why this happened he said: before we installed our new computer system, we did not have accurate information about our inventory level. Worrying that we would run out of stock, we ordered additional quantities of the fast moving items, not wanting to be caught short and knowing they would sell. At physical inventory time, we were surprised to find the excess inventory of the fast moving items. After implementing a new computer system, the company achieved excellent control across the board resulting in accurate inventory control. Using the comprehensive forecasting module it helped them reduce their inventory to just in time level. Today, rather then being afraid of running out of stock and buying additional inventory every time the company receives large new orders, they only buy what they need based on the computer information, and ship the items when they arrive at the warehouse dock. They still carry a comfort zone inventory level just in case shipments get delayed, but their inventory level is substantially lower compared to what they carried in the past. This has resulted in improved cash flow and bottom line profit. Wrong purchasing information results on buying based on gut feeling rather than accurate computer information: Not having a modern computer system with comprehensive inventory and forecasting systems creates the ripple affect of un-necessary expenses. Being creatures of habit, people remember their last success. Getting a very large order, results in the expectation that the client will repeat the same order again, so the inventory gets replenished. This is a misconception since the clients economic situation might change, and they might not repeat the past buying trend. An additional factor people fail to realize is that when items reach their maturity, the sales will decline. Having a comprehensive forecasting system, new inventory will be replenished based on the following factors:
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