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In this video, which is a reaction to friend and fellow firefighter being treated for cancer and venturing into a vegan video (and being slandered and attacked – tinyurl.com ), I respond to the theory that consumption of animal products (aka delicious meat, eggs, and cheese) on a ketogenic diet like Atkins leads to a higher cancer risk. First the detractors and their comments: tinyurl.com “Another Harvard study showed that women with the highest intake of animal fat seem to have over a 75% greater risk of developing breast cancer.[285] ” As one Harvard School of Public health researcher noted, because of the meat content, two years on the Atkins Diet “could initiate a cancer. It could show up as a polyp in 7 years and as colon cancer in ten. The most comprehensive report on diet and cancer in history was published in 1997. It took over four years to complete, reviewing 4500 studies from thousands of researchers across the globe. After all that work, what was their number one recommendation? “Choose a diet that is predominantly plant based, rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans with minimally processed starchy foods.”[491] In other words, essentially the opposite of the Atkins Diet. (Side note: Do they even know what the Atkins Diet is? Do they understand the promoted variety of vegetables and phyto-nutrients featured?) In the January issue of Scientific American it was noted: “Cancer is most frequent among those branches of the human race where carnivorous habits prevail.” In response to these studies, correlation does not equal causality. What else do these carnivorous, which is just more name calling since we are more omnivorious) also eat or do? Do they eat bread with their meat? Do they talk more on their cell phone? What is their total sugar intake in relation to vegans? Here are the mentioned studies: All cancers: Back in the 1920s, Nobel laureate Otto Warburg discovered this particular metabolism, termed aerobic glycolysis, the glycolytic phenotype, or the Warburg effect. Perspective Medicine Chemistry 2007 The Role of Glucose Metabolism and Glucose-Associated Signalling in Cancer tinyurl.com However, to prevent cancer-cachexia (wasting away or loss of muscle/appetite), we propose the application of a carbohydrate-restricted nutrition, which includes significant amounts of (n-3) fatty acids as well as selected plant polyphenols. Considering the observations discussed above, this strategy could represent a novel and promising approach for a diet-based intervention against aggressive cancer. Sugar consumption is positively associated with cancer in humans and test animals (5861). This observation is quite logical because tumours are known to be enormous sugar absorbers. It has also been found that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increases in total fat intake (16). Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients tinyurl.com Pérez-Guisado J. Carbohydrates, glucose metabolism and cancer. Endocrinology Nutrition. 2006;53:252255. tinyurl.com tinyurl.com Since early 2007, Dr. Melanie Schmidt and biologist Ulrike Kämmerer, both at the Würzburg hospital, have been enrolling cancer patients in a clinical study of a most unexpected medication: fat. The good news is that the results were positive: the patients stayed alive, their physical condition stabilized or improved and their tumors slowed or stopped growing, or shrunk. Brain Cancer The calorically restricted ketogenic diet, an effective alternative therapy for malignant brain cancer. – Nutr Metab (Lond). 2007 February tinyurl.com Effects of a ketogenic diet on tumor metabolism and nutritional status in pediatric oncology patients Journal of the American College of Nutrition, April 1995 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Drug/diet synergy for managing malignant astrocytoma in mice Nutrition And Metabolism May 2008 tinyurl.com Breast Cancer www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Lancet. 1996 May Intake of macronutrients and risk of breast cancer. tinyurl.com Our findings suggest that the associations between carbohydrate intake or glycemic load and breast cancer risk among young adult women differ by body weight. With obesity, the more carbohydrates the greater the risk of cancer. Gastro Intestinal Cancer tinyurl.com Growth of human gastric cancer cells in nude mice is delayed by a ketogenic diet Nutrition and colorectal cancer risk: The role of insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1. Rudolf Kaaks International Agency for Research on Cancer Conclusions: Chronically high levels of circulating insulin and igfs associated with a Western lifestyle may increase colorectal cancer risk

This recipe video is featuring my eldest daughter’s favorite low carb meal, Potsticker Patties. It was developed originally from a recipe on Linda’s Low Carb recipe site (www.genaw.com which if you haven’t heard me brag up enough, let me do it again. The annotated recipes are simply the best! Without any further adieu, here’s the recipe: HEATHER’S POTSTICKER PATTIES Cabbage Mixture: 1.5 pounds green cabbage 1 small-medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper …

In this Atkins Diet Quick Hits video, I deal with the question similar to the zero carb video, but slightly different. Do we eliminate all sugar from our diet with Atkins? The answer is surprising to some that it is no. What we do eliminate is ADDED sugar, and limit the natural sugars that is found in food. You are still eating natural sources of sugar like sucrose or lactose in things like pumpkin or tomatoes or cream cheese, but you have restricted that amount to a level where your blood …

One of my good friends on the Atkins Diet, Izaboutime, talked to me regarding a scare he had. He was following the diet religiously and working out fiendishly in the gym. In that time, he sweated the potassium of his body and put himself into a hypokalemic state. He thought he was having a heart attack. The post script to his tale is he found out what it was and wanted to be sure others knew as well. That was why this video was created. Hypokalemia health.google.com www.nlm.nih.gov en …

My recipe video to celebrate the holidays – a perfect complement to most holiday menus. This recipe was derived from a recipe from Linda’s Low Carb (genaw.com but was changed due to taste and items in the house. My wife loves this recipe! Ingredients: 2 pounds Sausage 3 cups Roast Chicken or Turkey 1 Medium Onion, Chopped 1 Medium Green Pepper, Chopped 2 stalks of Celery, Chopped 1 Medium Head of Cauliflower 8 oz. Cream Cheese 8 oz. Cheese, Shredded 1/2 tsp Black pepper Paprika Makes 10 …

In this Induction-friendly recipe video, I demonstrate one of the most versatile side dishes or main dishes on the Low Carb lifestyle. From Chinese main meal or accompaniment to an Italian replacement for pasta, this faux rice recipe is versatile to say the least. Note: for the Italian alternative, I would eliminate the Chinese flavorings (Soy Sauce, meat, sesame oil, and egg) in favor of more garlic and Italian seasoning and spices. For Induction, you are limited to 1 cup of Cauliflower per …

In this Atkins Diet Quick Hits video deal the question “how fast did I lose the weight?” and “if you lost it slower, do you think loose skin would be less prevalent?” I responded that I averaged about 4.3 pounds per week during much of the weight loss phase, and over 3 pounds throughout the 15 months of the diet. I advised against intentionally slowing down the diet by overeating or eating when you aren’t hungry. I do HOWEVER recommend eating above one’s Basal Metabolic Rate to avoid …

** Photos and video from my 2009 Des Moines Half Marathon at the end ** One of the comments I get from time is why or how dare I may comments regarding weight loss. “Am I a doctor?” The associated statement is if I were, I would never dare support the Atkins Diet. One of the things this ignores is that many of the creators of low carb diets (Atkins Diet in particular) are actually DOCTORS! Epilepsy Studies: * archneur.ama-assn.org * pediatrics.aappublications.org * archneur.ama-assn.org …

In the this video of the “Atkins Diet Quick Hits” series, I comment on a question I got from a well-meaning low carber. His question was on the amount of what he was eating. I took his question and ran with it though to a different topic. Starvation mode dieting is never good, and similar is zero carb dieting. I am pretty convinced that for most people going zero carb is an unnecessary step. Sure there are some very metabolically resistant and / or people suffering with hyperinsulinemia. For …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: bowulf Blog: www.network-admin.net IM or Skype Contact Me First How to Atkins Diet TV: www.ustream.tv This is the next one in my series of Atkins Diet Misconceptions where I combat all myths and misunderstandings regarding low carbing and weight loss in general. In this episode, I deal with the fallacy of the Calorie-In, Calorie-Out theory of weight loss. That is the belief that human weight loss is nothing more than the Law of Thermodynamics. The human …

I produced another Atkins Diet Quick Hits videos. In this one, I deal with question of how long to stay on Induction and what the warning signs to progress to the Ongoing Weight Loss Phase. I normally get this question from those with lots to lose or those people who become carb phobic. My response normally goes – you can stay on Induction for a really long time, but you should progress to OWL when you hit one of the warning conditions. Here are the warning signs: 1. poor exercise …

I deal with the question how to determine what your goal weight should be. Certainly the problems with using BMI are well known. It has no idea of body composition or if your body is 15% Body Fat or 30% Body Fat. It has no idea if your heart is in shape or not. If you have no idea where to start, you might try a virtual model site: www.mvm.com They give you a virtual image of yourself of what you might look like at a weight. The height weight charts are another possibility for setting an …

I deal with the question by a viewer who like I was sick of eggs and bacon, and was looking for alternative breakfast items. My criteria for a good low carb breakfast is: * has to be quick to make * has to be easy to make * has to provide enough nutrition for morning activities and mid day exercise I also suggest the valuable step of prepping for breakfast the night or the week before by chopping the vegetables or cooking the meat beforehand to expand your options. With that in mind, there …

Is eating out at restaurants possible on Atkins Diet or while low carbing? I certainly go out to eat a few times each week and can say conclusively there are a number of options for low carb’ers when eating out. The most important thing is to not be shy with servers about questions about the menu or in asking for substitutions. Here are some of my favorites: * Buffets – go to high quality, and stay away from anything breaded, sauced, or full of non-legal ingredients * Salad Bars / Deli’s …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: bowulf Blog: www.network-admin.net IM or Skype Contact Me First Ustream – www.ustream.tv Show notes: docs.google.com Why support? * the obvious answer is because you love them * however there is “something in it for you” as well oa friend/spouse/partner with more energy oa friend/spouse/partner potentially happier oa friend/spouse/partner who is healthier and may go to the doctor less often oa friend/spouse/partner who may want to engage in more …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: twitter.com Here’s a recipe to try for those people outside the first two weeks and can have coconut. This recipe came from Jennifer Eloff recipe that she posted on her blog, and was made courtesy of her. Jennifer is also the author of a number of GREAT low carb cookbooks. Here is a link to Jennifer’s sites: www.low-carb.us www.sweety.com Here’s a link to the original recipe: low-carb-news.blogspot.com I reduced and changed the sweetener amounts slightly …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: twitter.com IM: Ask One of the questions I get quite often is how do you give up bread on the Atkins Diet, and my point is you don’t have have to. I learned this bread from Book, my Atkins Diet Drill Sergeant about 4 years ago. It is perhaps more English Muffin than bread or bun tasting, but it is good tasting. It’s tastes like a course ground wheat muffin, perfect for a sausage or egg. Book’s Flax Bread: 1 TBS Butter 1 Large Egg 2 TBS Flax Meal (Golden …

Should you count Calories as well as Carbs on Induction? Do Calories matter on the Atkins Diet? Perhaps, but more importantly should you obsess over them like an accoutant with the company’s books? That answer is unequivocally no. During Induction IMO, you are relearning your way of eating and living and are already denying yourself former comfort foods. Adding the burden of counting Calories on top of that seems prohibitive and fraught with delving back into a Low Cal, Low fat mindset …

In this video, I deal with the subject of goal weight fixation. Being focused on getting yourself to goal is a good thing, but NOT at the expense of ignoring other things to be learned along the way. It also does not represent an end, but rather a beginning to a new phase, the maintenance phase. Check out this video on the Maintenance phase: www.youtube.com So you achieve one goal (weight on the scale), does that mean your WL career is over? No it just transfers to a new focus. That could be …

In the fourth video of the “Atkins Diet Quick Hits” series, I deal with a question I get from new people asking about a certain lower carb food or frankenfood and if it is ok due to its low carb. It is often not on the Acceptable Foods List or filled with ingredients not on the list. This is when I get into the discussion why the first phase of the diet is more than just reduce your carbs to less than 20g per day. Here are the main goals of any Induction phase: 1.) Get into ketosis and see …

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*** This video is one of my “lost” videos as the audio quality and my performance (post-workout) was originally too poor to post, but someone asked for recipe recently. I hope you are still able to enjoy the recipe and the video even if I “ahh” or “umm” too much.. In this Low Carb recipe video, I make one of the easiest breakfast ideas and perhaps one of the best recipes to bring to a potluck. It is a Low Carb Sausage Quiche with peppers and onions. This quiche is acceptable for Induction …

aka “Temptation, Visualization, Success… Oh My! (Part 2)” This video is the second in the Temptation Resistance series. Accountability is probably one of the most helpful suggestions I have for new dieters. Being accountable to oneself and to others absolutely helps fight the temptations. I was so much less likely to go offplan when I knew others were also around me looking for what a low carber really ate. So rather than being a negative, the cynics, which I readily admit I was at one …

I want to thank the Fitnessmanswers guy for giving the opportunity to give a synopsis of the Atkins Diet. If you want the full scoop on what finally worked for me and how I lost 211 pounds, check out my channel: www.youtube.com I had tried lots of different menu plans before finally becoming a believer on Atkins when my brother lost the first 75 pounds oh his 200 pound weight loss. It was hard to stay cynical after that. The biggest challenge I see to most people starting Atkins is actually …

In what might not be the most popular video I have ever done, I deal with the topic on why others have failed or not succeeded on the Atkins Diet. Some times you have to take accountability for your own actions, but my goal was to use these stories of past failed attempts of the Atkins Diets to prevent others from falling victim to the same thinking. Here is the top 7 reasons people fail: 1. Use it as a fad diet or quick weight loss, and then hop off the diet. 2. Never read the book / think …

In this video, I deal with a much overlooked section of the Induction phase (and latter phases). It covers the daily sweetener limit. Dr. Atkins recommends no more than three servings or packets of sweeteners per day. That means each Diet Coke with Splenda or packet of Splenda in your coffee is counted against that limit. Why did he set the limit at three when the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) levels set by the FDA are usually much higher 6-10 cans of soda for Saccharin or Splenda depending …

This video is the second half of the Atkins Diet Misconception: Diabetes series. If you have not seen Part 1, please watch it here: www.youtube.com The last video dealt with case damning the existing treatment or recommendations to follow a high carb diet managed with ever increasing doses of insulin. This video deals with the evidence for rather managing it with a low carb lifestyle. There are two great studies for advocating this method. 1:) Dietary carbohydrate restriction in type 2 …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: twitter.com Blog: www.network-admin.net This video comes out of another myth that gets propagated out by Atkins Diet bashers that somehow we are more likely to get diabetes by following low carb. Certainly there is no shortage of misinformation on the web www.atkinsexposed.org www.diabetesuffolk.com Some say we are dangerous for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. Some just type 1 diabetics, but it really couldn’t be further from the truth. As all people …

In another of Atkins Diet Misconception series, I deal with the question of kidney stones or “does the Atkins Diet impair kidney function?” First, if you have damaged kidney function already due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Metabolic disorder, or impaired kidney function, it is recommended that you do not try the Atkins Diet. There is sizable water intake on this diet, and you should follow your doctor’s orders. For everyone else, it has been proved more than once that high protein (or medium …

In this video, I deal with the perhaps unintended or least recognized consequences of obesity and losing weight. That is social and psychological aspects of losing weight or why you may be self-sabotaging yourself from losing weight. Many of us appreciate or utilize our fat as an insulator from the outside world. Our obesity prevents us from having to deal to with certain situation, like a poor marriage, or gives us an excuse for something we should be doing, such as exercising or being a …

In this video of the Atkins Diet Misconceptions series, I deal with the myth that Atkineers simply lose water weight. To some, the Atkins Diet is simply a trip to the sauna nothing more or less. (www.atkinsexposed.org As with any other “Big Lie,” it of coruse starts with the truth and departs rapidly from it. * www.mayoclinic.com * Composition of weight lost during short-term weight reduction. Metabolic responses of obese subjects to starvation and low-calorie ketogenic and nonketogenic …

or What does goal mean to you? Discovering how to resist temptation will be required feat in any diet, but forunately Atkins Diet and ketosis actually gives the dieter the upper hand for the first time in my life. I detail how I resisted temptation: * Visualization of what goal means to you * Planning and Preparing for stressful or likely problem situations * Accountability

In this video, I demonstrate that good Italian is indeed possible on Atkins or a low carb diet. The unique ingredient in this Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is the cream cheese in the sauce. As I mentioned in the video, there are lots of different options for to place the sauce on — Spaghetti Squash (demonstrated in the video), Dreamfield Pasta, or one of my favorite, Riced Cauliflower. INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1/2 cup butter * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (low fat acceptable) * 1 …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: bowulf Blog: www.network-admin.net IM or Skype Contact Me First How to Atkins Diet TV: www.ustream.tv This is the next one in my series of Atkins Diet Misconceptions where I combat all myths and misunderstandings regarding low carbing. Another one of the oft-misunderstood low carb concepts is the whole difference between ketosis and the diabetic condition of ketoacidosis. It should be rather clear what the difference is between the two: * one affects low …

Additional contact methods: Twitter: bowulf Blog: www.network-admin.net IM or Skype Contact Me First How to Atkins Diet TV: www.ustream.tv In this video, I deal with the issue of planning and how to resist temptation with a tool that should be in every low carbers possession, especially new ones. That is a low carb emergency kit. This kit should help resist temptation by reminding you why you want to lose the weight and take care of any hunger pains. What’s in it: (Food) * Beef Sticks — no …

This is the second in Atkins Diet misconceptions or myths series, and in this video I deal with the thought this is a high protein diet. Just check out google for “Atkins Diet” and “high protein,” and you’ll see how prevalent this misconception is. USDA Food Pyramid Standard for Protein: 10-35% of Total Calories health.msn.com www.health.gov With 35% being the standard for high protein, what does Dr. Atkins recommend? “The macro-nutrient breakout in the Induction phase is 60 percent fat, 30 …

* First my apologies that Pinnacle Studios screwed up the audio – video sync at the end (7:40). I tried redoing the video three times, but the same out of sync happened each time.* In this video, I deal with another one of the myths that Atkins Diet increases one’s cholesterol level due to its saturated fats. This misconception has been proven false over and over in many different studies. At very least, here is my anecdotal evidence. My Cholesterol (Starting to Now) Total Cholesterol – 198 …

** Graphic Display of loose skin around my stomach near the end — Viewers may want to ensure a bag is available ** Today’s episode I deal with the one of the most common questions people ask me after hearing of my 200 pound weight loss. That is, “do you have much problems with loose skin?” In the end, I have to admit that I do have a bit of loose skin (I affectionately & sometime not so affectionately my “SharPei”) around my torso and legs, but it could be much worse. I could have the …

My second cooking show on how to make low carb comfort foods. Fauxtatoes are a great dish to have at Thanksgiving or for those who typically have to fight to get their veggies. A couple of my kids and my wife even make cameo appearances in this video. It’s the least I can do for all the taste testing I make them endure as I try new recipes. My non-low-carbing family members even like this recipe as an alternative to starchy mashed potatoes. Try this recipe; I think it’ll be a hit with you as …

Low Carb Cauliflower Bisque: 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 1 TBS butter 1 Medium cauliflower, chopped 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup cream Salt and pepper Courtesy of Linda’s Low Carb (genaw.com In a large frying pan, saute the onion and celery until translucent and tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Add cauliflower and the broth; bring to boil. Change heat to medium-low for 20-25 minutes. Add Cream. Use a stick blender or blender to liquify the soup until completely …

I performed my first low carb cooking demonstration and showed the world the wonders of the mock danish. Mock danishes were one of the new comfort foods that I learned how to cook and was used to kill cravings that threatened the diet early on. Some qualifications for Kent’s comfort foods were it had to be both easy and quick to make, and it could not have a lot of ingredients to prep. Most of the recipes, I will be demonstrating have my seal of approval for taste and ease in preparation …

** Watch HD version: www.youtube.com ** What better use for a HD Camera than to use it for a cooking video, and this just happens to be one of the absolute simplest low carb treats you can make. Today’s recipe is Low Carb Chocolate Covered Peanuts or Chocolate Bark for those still on Induction. The only difficult thing is finding the Coconut Oil — Super Wal-mart sells a good brand for day to day cooking needs. The Recipe is: 1/4 cup of Coconut Oil 1 packet of Truvia or Artifical Sweetener …

It is very common that I read questions or statements from new Atkineers saying, “How come I feel so tired?” “Why do I have such a headache?” “I have no energy what is this diet doing to me!” One of the problems is no one forewarned them about Induction flu. Induction flu is simply the body burning its last remaining glucose and stored glycogen for energy, and suffering withdrawal effects. It is very similar to what happens when runners “hit the wall” and cyclist “bonk.” In addition to the …

aka how one Iowa guy lost over 200 pounds and gained his life back. I can not say enough about how positively the Atkins Diet and low carb in general has been for me. I went from a 429 pound guy who could barely make it up a flight steps to a guy running half marathons and rejoining the National Guard. My health is fantastic, and my blood work (cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, heart) could not be better.

These wings are some of the best reasons to go on the Atkins Diet. They are completely legal for all phases of the diet and absolutely delicious. The Diet Coke is a unique ingredient, but it really does the trick. I think by adding the wings to the simmering sauce, the collagen helps thicken the sauce as well. Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded 1 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce (Franks Hot Sauce recommended) 1 can Diet Coke with Splenda 1 tsp cayenne pepper …