23 – Interview with Jimmy Moore of livin’ la vida low-carb
(duration 43:00)
Jimmy joined us to explore his own health and nutrition journey as well as the wisdom of the low-carb lifestyle
His general site
http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/
His podcast
http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/
And blog
http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/
Anybody can lose weight, so what matters is maintaining a healthy nutrition lifestyle for the long term
Sometimes carb substitutes with quality ingredients can assist in making your low-carb lifestyle satisfying
Low cholesterol is not necessarily healthy, and high triglycerides are not healthy either–both induced from high carb/low fat eating
Living the low-carb life is actually pretty simple, once you grasp the essentials of it
Blood tests are important to get baseline readings and to monitor your health progress
For instance, the NMR lipoprofile test and the VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) test are good ones
Vitamin D test (25 Hydroxy) is also important
more good info at http://www.grassrootshealth.net/
SIP (Silent Inflammation Profile) test is another test to consider
In addition to blood glucose testing, the A1C (glycated hemoglobin) test is useful for determining your (3-month) average blood glucose levels
Proper nutrition and diet is a great start, but psychological/emotional issues also need to be addressed during one’s journey to a healthy mind fit body
Regarding resistance training, try starting out with weight machines rather than the free weights; and, try a super-slow workout if you’re pressed for time!
While there is some disagreement over the details of what’s good for people, the essentials are pretty well understood in the low-carb community
Check out Jimmy’s new book, which has a wealth of insights and stories of his journey to the truth in health and nutrition:
21 Life Lessons From Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb: How The Healthy Low-Carb Lifestyle Changed Everything I Thought I Knew
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Livin-Vida-Low-Carb/dp/1439262225
and http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6459
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Guilt free brownies?
I was in Trader Joe’s the other day and it smelled like yummy chocolate. The sample they were giving away that day was “Guilt-Free 
Brownies”. Was this one of the carb substitute products we just mentioned on the podcast with Low Carb Lindsey, as well as the last one with Jimmy Moore? I was excited!
Only to find out, “guilt-free” means no FAT! UGGGG!!! Brownies are by no means a health food, but what better way to make them even less healthy and with less taste than to take out the fat! Just for kicks, I checked out the box mix. 26g of carbohydrates per serving!
I have to wonder if we’ve finally jumped the shark in terms of the low fat craze. A fat free desert is actually worse for you than eating one with all the fat calories. I thought we learned this back in the days when “Snackwells” (fat free cookies) finally lose their popularity.
Unfortunately, “guilt” and eating fat still go together when it comes to the demands of the mainstream public. Otherwise, chains like Trader Joe’s would have no reason to carry such a useless item!
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Eating healthy in busy times
I’m as busy as ever, going through a product launch this week and next, as well as several other things going on in my personal life. 
Suddenly, I haven’t had time to prepare meals or even go grocery shopping! I’ve missed several workouts lately (which usually never happens), and have been sedentary (at my computer a lot). What can I do to keep healthy and fit with little time? Here’s what I’ve done right:
1. I’ve avoided doing the fast food thing. As tempting as it is, fast food I know is a health sinker. I’ve gone with berries and nuts over sausage McMuffins on my busiest days.
2. Every day I try to move as much as possible. Even as I am missing workouts, I’m still squeezing in a 15 minute walk or just parking further away from the store when I run errands.
3. I’ve made grocery shopping a priority. Without groceries, I go hungry while I’m working at home. This leads to needing to go out to eat. Even if it’s healthy food I’m getting out, I will likely overeat since I didn’t have my nuts and other snacks on hand.
What I’ve done wrong:
1. I have not used my time wisely. During busy times it’s good to get workouts in in the morning. I have been waking up early and getting right to work. Bad.
2. I have been getting erratic sleep. I’ll sleep 8 hours one night then 5 the next. This isn’t good for mental or physical health! Good to get to bed early during stressful times.
I can’t wait to get through the next couple of weeks, but in the mean time, life must be enjoyed as much as possible with a healthy mind and a fit body!
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22 – Sugar slumps, water intake, and Whole Foods mistake
(duration 14:58)
The sun brings us life!
Health Hype by John Stossel
http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=3837
Eating high sugar foods doesn’t necessarily induce hyperactivity; but beware the blood sugar swings
Lots of carbs require lots of insulin, which can lead to lots of unhealthy issues
Lower blood sugar typically leads to feeling in a slump and induces more carb cravings
Most kids are able to burn off excess carbs, even though such an eating regimen isn’t healthy
Foods also contain water; just make sure you’re adequately hydrated throughout the day
Is Whole Foods Market backing away from health? by Kevin Koskella
http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/02/12/is-whole-foods-market-backing-away-from-health/
Low-Carb Community Responds To Whole Foods Exclusively Marketing A Low-Fat, Vegetarian Diet by Jimmy Moore
http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=7230
Fat (including saturated fat) is not the culprit in unhealthiness
Stay tuned for next week’s interview with Jimmy Moore!
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Breaking bad nutritional habits
I had a discussion with a friend last night about the problems people run into when they are trying to lose weight. We agreed on the fact that 
a lot of the problem is psychological in nature, rather than simple will power as many thin people believe. My friend, who is in the medical profession, told me that a lot of her clients have a much easier time quitting smoking than doing what they need to do with their diet to lose the weight they want to lose!
I can definitely relate to this. Growing up, my family ALWAYS had dessert after dinner. There was never a question of what was coming after dinner! Usually ice cream, cookies, or cake. To this day, I often have a slight craving for sweets after I have a meal. However, I’ve learned to eat just a small piece of dark chocolate, or a cup of healthy hot cocoa sweetened with stevia powder, to satisfy my craving.
The problems come with the rituals. Here are some tips to break out of your bad habits or fat-producing rituals.
1. Do you often follow up your workouts with pizza & beer? Try only eating pizza on rare occasion, and opt for thin crust. Try bubbly water instead of beer.
2. Do you always eat popcorn when going to (or watching) movies? Bring some almonds or cashews next time, save the money, and your insulin from spiking, and fat from accumulating!
3. Eat more fruit, as it can act like dessert.
4. Use stevia powder instead of sugar or other sweeteners. Stevia is natural and has 0 carbs, 0 calories.
5. Don’t start the day with a sugar kick. This will set you up for cravings all day long, and make sure to keep your energy levels on the low side.
6. Don’t beat yourself up. If you currently drink 2 sodas a day, start by cutting down to 1, and have sparkling water for the other one. Set small, attainable goals and follow through with them for 2 weeks, then up the ante.
Since we all eat every day, several times a day for most of us, habits are not easy to break free from. Starting small and using the sentence completion exercises in the Healthy Mind Fit Body book are a great way to develop new, healthy habits and allow you to achieve your perfect body.
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