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David E. Smith lived a miserable existence at 630 pounds, but...

The three primary objectives of my blog are rather simple: to educate, encourage, and inspire those who are looking for a life-changing experience when it comes to their weight and health. So many of you have written to me over the past few years thankful that I have shared my story of triple-digit low-carb weight loss success and I'm truly humbled by the awesome responsibility that have been given to me.

But today I have what I contend is the most inspiring weight loss story I've ever seen in my life! Except for the unbelievable weight loss journey being undertaken right now by Manuel Uribe, formerly "The World's Heaviest Man" when he weighed in a 1235 pounds in January 2006 and who has shed well over 400 pounds on the low-carb Zone diet, the amount of weight loss produced by an Arizonian named David E. Smith is unprecedented.

Have you heard about this guy yet? He is like Jimmy Moore--TIMES TWO!

It may be difficult to fathom what 630 pounds looks like, but here it is:



Seeing David walking around with no shirt on when he was well over 600 pounds brings back a lot of painful memories for me. Although I was "only" 410 pounds at my highest weight, the body image he had was similar to mine along with the wack-wack-waddle-waddle sauntering about trying to catch your next breath. Seeing those images of himself on video are probably what prompted David to finally get serious about his weight and health for good.

What David has gone through since he finally got serious about losing all of that weight over the past few years runs so parallel to my own experiences following a massive weight loss. It's kinda eerie hearing him talk about his struggles because they almost exactly mirror some of the same thoughts, emotions, and issues that I have or am going through as well. I would be willing to bet these are common themes amongst all of us who have lost more than 100 pounds.

According to his Bodybuilding.com page, this 6'2" tall man has been overweight for his entire life and was "written off by everyone, even myself."

"All of a sudden I woke up it seemed from my despair and I realized feeling sorry about my life wasn't going to solve my problems," David recalled. "I decided to change my existence."

David had a lot of reasons for his obesity, not the least of which was being molested by a friend he trusted when he was only six years old. Then the constant teasing and ridicule from being a loner caused David to sink deeper into his pit of despair that led him to eat just to cover up the pain. This is something that happens under such a cloud of secrecy as People magazine's January cover girl Mary Smith (no relation to David) has shared about her weight issues.

So David sought assistance for his dismal situation and reached out to a local television program called "Good Morning Arizona" to help him do just that. They implored the services of a personal trainer and weight loss coach named Chris Powell who was eager to help David take on the biggest challenge of his life! And the GREAT NEWS is David overcame his demons and HE DID IT!!!


From blubbery to absolutely buff, David has changed his life forever!

Check out this video following David's amazing weight loss:



And then this updated video following some skin removal surgeries:



Is it just me or are these news people who interview those of us who have lost large amounts of weight just plain dopey?! That reporter in the second video who asked if David confronts obese kids on the street now that he's lost his weight could not possibly be serious! Yeah, kid, you're fat, I was, now I'm not, you should lose weight, too. See how well that works for ya!

Ever since I lost my weight, I have had a strong desire to help people who want to lose weight. But you can't compel people who aren't ready. Talking to kids or even adults for that matter and telling them they are fat does nothing for them. However, when they are ready, these kids and adults will know who they can come to for help because they're watching you. David will be thrilled to give it to them, too, as do I.

I'm happy that David used a personal trainer during his weight loss and I'm getting ready to do that myself since I'd like to make my body a little more muscular than it is now. My legs are very strong, but my arms and upper torso need to be "pumped up" like that picture of David at the top of this post. He's done a fantastic job!

Interestingly, Chris only had David exercise three days a week to "prove weight loss could be done without a lot of it." How about that? So, his diet became an important aspect of this journey. What exactly was the diet?

It's something developed by Chris Powell called the STAX Nutrition System. This program is neat because it stores all of your food for the day in a convenient little carrying case with stackable containers of all the proteins, carbs, veggies, and fat you need to consume with a handy little timer that let's you know when it's time to eat. COOL!

See if any of these acceptable STAX foods look familiar:

protein powder, salads, eggs, cheese, almonds, walnuts, blueberries, spinach, butter, polish sausage, olive oil, cream, and even Ezekiel low-carb bread

Hey, that looks like livin' la vida low-carb to me! A closer examination of the meal plan reveals it is a moderate-fat, high-protein, lower-carb plan designed to remove the junk out of your diet. It's portion-controlled, but you eat a lot of meals throughout the day. If it worked for David as well as it did, then obviously it can work for many others, too! Find that plan that will work for YOU!


Losing 400 pounds has a rather unique side effect to it

But, just as I have blogged about quite extensively following my nearly 200-pound weight loss, David has some rather icky looking "loose skin" that makes him feel uncomfortable about going shirtless in public. He even said that he can't feel skinny until all of the skin is removed.

Boy, I couldn't agree more! It's been three years since my initial weight loss on the Atkins diet and I am stuck looking at the drooping and disgusting blob of skin that hangs from my tummy and inner thighs every single day. It CAN be discouraging, not matter how many compliments you receive from people about how good you look. I love to swim, but I can't go shirtless without feeling fat. That's somewhat disappointing.

For the most part, though, I've been able to deal with it because my financial situation does not permit me to have the skin removal surgery like David had. Granted, his problem was MUCH worse than mine as you can see in that picture of him, but I'd like to get that tummy tuck and thigh tuck done myself someday to complete the new me. It would probably make me more excited about resistance training so I can see the results I am producing underneath all that skin. Someday...

Today, David radiates with confidence and is humbled by all the attention he has garnered following his weight loss. He's obviously a shy man who is just now coming out of his shell to take on life in a way he never thought possible. This former morbidly obese 600-pounder is now working at the gym that helped him get his life back and he will now begin helping people who were just like him take their life back, too.

Paying it forward, sharing not just his knowledge but also his invaluable life's experience to give others hope for a better tomorrow. What an incredible triumph of the human spirit that deserves all the recognition and accolades that come the way of David E. Smith. You are my hero, buddy, and I wish you all the best in your long-term weight management and newly radically-transformed life!

Check out David Smith's MySpace page and be looking for his as-yet-untitled book about his weight loss experience. This man is set to inspire so many people that it is NEVER too late to get started on your weight loss plan. He's living proof that it CAN be done...you just gotta DO IT!

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Dr. Scott Rigden says low-carb is PERFECT for the "carb-sensitive"

It's sad that today is my 8th and final podcast interview with a bariatric physician from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) obesity conference in Nashville, Tennessee last month. But Dr. Scott Rigden out of Chandler, Arizona brings an end to the series of interviews with a bang by promoting livin' la vida low-carb as a means for weight loss and improved health.

In case you missed any of the previous ASBP interviews, here they are:

- Dr. Mary Vernon
- Dr. Denise Bruner
- Dr. Eric Westman
- Dr. Kurt Kraft
- Dr. Joan Temmerman
- Dr. Larry Richardson
- Dr. Mike Kennedy

Tune in today and learn from Dr. Rigden in Episode 64 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore":

As a long-time bariatric physician over the past three decades, Dr. Rigden has seen all the weight loss trends come and go. But when it comes down to a healthy dietary approach to dealing with obesity, he knows that the low-carb lifestyle fits the bill and will help the overweight and obese shed the pounds and get their life back!

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Do you have any reaction to Dr. Rigden's weight loss approach? It's very methodical and purposeful to treat the cause rather than the symptom. Tell me what you think about Dr. Rigden today.

Now that the bariatric physicians interviews are done, we'll be getting back to topical-based podcast shows on Mondays and Thursdays again. Let me know if there are any specific issues you would like for me to address in future podcasts and we'll do our best to get to those. E-mail me your suggestions at livinlowcarbman@charter.net.

Incidentally, I have been invited to the ASBP obesity conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this fall, so perhaps we'll have more interviews to share again later this year. Plus, I have a few surprise interviews in store for you in the coming months...KEEP LISTENING! :)

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Hey and welcome to the blog that celebrates low-carb weight loss success one pound at a time--it's the "30-In-30" Low-Carb Weight Loss Challenge! I'm glad you decided to come here today and I wish you GREAT SUCCESS as you begin or continue down this journey to better health for yourself! Feel free to post your comments whether you are doing well or even not-so-good. Either way, we're here for you!

Someone rather special in my life who I love very dearly has begun doing extremely well on a low-carb diet without really trying that hard. It's the cute and precious woman I call my wife named Christine.

You'll recall Christine FINALLY took my advice to start livin' la vida low-carb in mid-May not to lose weight necessarily, but to get her triglycerides to drop. After all, a high-carb diet significantly raises triglycerides while causing HDL "good" cholesterol to plummet!

Since we know that these two health markers are better for measuring heart disease risk than LDL or total cholesterol, it just stands to reason to have Christine go on a low-carb diet. I told her that simply eating this way will make her triglycerides plummet to below 100 in very short order and we're confident that is precisely what is happening! We'll know for sure next month when she has her blood work run.

Although she's on low-carb primarily as a means for improving her health (as so many people like this are discovering!), an interesting side effect has ensued for Christine--WEIGHT LOSS!

I told her that although she doesn't have a lot of weight to lose, she'll notice her clothes getting looser and the scale will move down. I'm not so sure she believed me at first, but she's a BIG believer now!

Without even trying, Christine has now lost a total of 13 pounds and her dress size has gone from a size 14 down to a size 8 over the past five weeks on the Atkins diet. WOW!!!

And, despite what some people may say about them, she's doing it by eating lots of low-carb foods to help her along in this journey, including La Tortilla Factory low-carb wraps, Flax Z Snax brownies, ChocoPerfection chocolate bars, Dannon Splenda-sweetened yogurt, Dreamfields pasta, GoLower nut bars, Russell Stover candies, and those yummy low-carb breads from Francis Simun Bakery. If people like Christine can use alternatives like these instead of the high-carb crap they've been eating, then the weight and health of our society would be greatly improved.

She's also consuming good quality sources of protein (turkey, chicken, and some beef--although she can't handle a lot of fat without experiencing pain where her gall bladder was removed last year) and absolutely adores this salad from the local grocery store called a BLT salad that's chock full of so much low-carb yummy to her tummy goodness she can hardly contain herself when she eats it! I'm thrilled to see Christine so excited about low-carb because she always looked at it as something "Jimmy did."

Sure, she cut out most of her sugary sodas before, but still made me buy some regular Cokes for when she "needed a real one." But I'm proud of her for resisting the temptation since she began her Atkins diet in earnest because she has been remarkably strong. I guess it doesn't hurt to have a HUGE low-carb weight loss success story staring you in the face everyday! :)

When I met Christine she was a mere 90 pounds and was only 95 pounds on the day we got married (I was close to 350!). A dozen years of marriage later, she's not quite that tiny little bony woman I said "I do" to, but she's filled out quite well...maybe a little bit too well. That's where her new low-carb lifestyle is helping and I'm confident she'll keep on losing as her weight continues to fall where it needs to be.

We have a running bet now that I can get my weight within 75 pounds of hers (considering I used to weigh nearly 300 pounds MORE than Christine, it's quite a feat!). As of today, I weigh 222 pounds and she weighs 144--78 pounds apart. So she's ahead for now. But I'm coming after her! :p

How was your week? Do you have a spouse who is low-carbing with you or has decided like Christine to follow in your footsteps? I think it's fantastic when couples go on low-carb together because you create a bond through this experience unlike anything else you do together. Share your thoughts about this below!

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Bariatric physician Dr. Caroline Cederquist not very kind to low-carb

It has been my pleasure to present a series of captivating interviews with bariatric physicians on Thursdays over the past couple of months. Most of them have been at the very least respectful of the low-carb lifestyle as a healthy option for weight loss.

But in Episode 63 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I introduce you to a well-known bariatric physician named Dr. Caroline Cederquist who describes the Atkins diet in this column as "dangerously unhealthy." Oh really?!

We'll see about that. LISTEN NOW:

It's funny how these self-proclaimed health experts like Dr. Cederquist like to talk the talk, but never walk the walk of their own advice. She and others CLAIM they are in favor of helping people "individualize" their diet to their specific needs, but then they discourage people from even trying low-carb living which is being proven more and more by research like this to be a healthy lifestyle change for the obese. I guess she is all for custom diets as long as they are of the high-carb, low-fat, low-calorie, portion-controlled variety.

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Is it just me or does this Dr. Cederquist smack of just a tinge of hypocrisy promoting the idea of finding what works for you, but then needlessly frightening people about healthy low-carb plans like the Atkins diet? If livin' la vida low-carb is an equally effective plan of action as low-fat for weight loss and improved health, then why all the drama and scaremongering?

Talk about it at the podcast site and share your theories about why the Dr. Cederquists of the world feel so compelled to do this sort of thing.

Coming up on Thursday is my 8th and final interview from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians obesity conference I attended in Nashville, TN last month. You'll get to hear from Dr. Scott Rigden discuss his idea of a "caveman diet" for treating people who are obese. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

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Dr. Mike Kennedy uses behavioral modification to treat obesity

I'm pleased to share an interview with you today from my visit to last month's American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) obesity conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mike Kennedy, author of Ten Commitments to Be Forever Fit and Living Lean: Your Guide to Successful Weight Loss Management, shares his experiences treating overweight and obese people.

In Episode 62 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," Dr. Kennedy gets into the details of his rather unique approach to helping the obese. LISTEN NOW:

While I did not agree with everything Dr. Kennedy shared in my interview with him (namely his promotion of portion control as the key to weight loss and his description of obesity as a "disease"), he certainly has a niche with his focus not on the diet but on the personal habits. If people could get this aspect of weight loss down, then obesity could quite possibly be obliterated.

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Dr. Kennedy is a really interesting obesity doc with a perspective on weight loss that's one-of-a-kind. His dietary philosophy isn't so much about specific diets or exercise regimens, but rather your perspective and mindset. What do you think about this? Is he being short-sighted by ignoring the diet or is this the next wave of treatment for obesity? Share your comments about Dr. Kennedy and let's hear your opinions.

If you missed my Episode 61 podcast on the new weight loss drug Alli, then you should go back and listen to this instant classic which attracted quite a bit of attention from some first-time listeners! That was so much fun--I still laugh at it after listening to it SEVERAL time! :)

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Hey there "30-In-30" Low-Carb Weight Loss Challenge participants and welcome to another fun-filled and victorious weigh-in Tuesday as we celebrate healthy and effective weight loss thanks to the amazing low-carb lifestyle! I'm anxious to hear how you are doing on your journey towards better health, so please share your comments at the end. Don't be bashful! ;)

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Have you considered becoming "committed" to Alli for weight loss?

Forgive me for not jumping for joy or being filled with excitement over the new over-the-counter weight loss drug being heavily promoted right now called Alli. But in Episode 61 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" today, you'll hear exactly why anyone who is livin' la vida low-carb should stay very far away from this latest so-caled miracle diet pill that some believe is the ever-elusive "magic bullet." But are they shooting themselves in the foot instead?

Let me warn you ahead of time...my producer had way to much FUN with this one. You'll see what I mean when you listen:

Doesn't that just make you wanna run out and get your very own stash of Alli for yourself? NOT! It's truly amazing how a drug with so many well-known adverse side effects could actually be approved by the FDA to be sold over-the-counter while something as harmless as stevia has a tough time getting approved as a sweetener. That FDA is one messed up government entity, I'm telling you! This is a lawsuit worse than Vioxx or Avandia ever dreamed of becoming!

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Have you considered taking Alli, the OTC version of Xenical and orlistat, to help you shed a few extra pounds? Or did you, like one of my readers recently, decide against it because of the risky side effects? Tell us your thoughts about Alli and whether you would ever consider taking a drug like this one in conjunction with your low-carb lifestyle.

Oh, and have you seen what some creative marketing people who make other diet pills are doing lampooning the side effects of Alli? Check this out:



Um, in a word...EWWWWWWW! I think I'd be avoiding Alli if I were you.

Don't miss Thursday's episode of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" because we only have two interviews left from my trip to Nashville last month for the American Society of Bariatric Physicians obesity conference. Hear from the heart of a real doctor who is treating his overweight and obese patients with exactly what they need to be successful. And it ain't Alli!

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Dr. Larry Richardson believes the obese need more education

It's Thursday again, so you know what that means--another EXCITING interview with a bariatric physician from my recent trip to the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) obesity conference in Nashville, Tennessee. In today's Episode 60 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we hear from Dr. Larry Richardson from Spring, Texas talk about his strategy for helping the obese get healthy. Click "Play In Popup" or "Download" below and LISTEN NOW:

Dr. Richardson is a past president of ASBP, so he is obviously very passionate about the subject of diet and health. We discussed in the interview the various approaches currently being used to treat obesity, including the infamous Phen-Phen debacle all the way to the recently-released over-the-counter version of Xenical called Alli. He says people need to find what works for them and "stop the blame game" using their thyroid or other such excuses for not losing weight. AMEN!

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Dr. Richardson was quite open to the use of the low-carb lifestyle to help his patients who would do well on such a weight loss plan. But he even admits in my interview that the late Dr. Robert C. Atkins was quick to note that he eats carbs and the right diet method for long-term success is up to the individual to tailor according to their individual needs. Tell me what you think about Dr. Richardson and his approach to helping the obese.

Also, I shared in Episode 60 a little about my experience being filmed for the upcoming obesity documentary called INSPIRED: The Movie. Video clips and photos from the filming coming soon as well as an update on my brother Kevin who has begun to lose weight and will be appearing in the movie with me, too! EXCITING STUFF!

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It's Tuesday, so you know what that means--it's weigh-in day at The "30-In-30" Low-Carb Weight Loss Challenge! WOO HOO! Thank you for joining me today as we celebrate the ups and downs that come with going through the process of shedding the pounds. If you are along for the journey, then please know how proud I am of you and I welcome you to leave a comment at the end of this post so you can be encouraged.

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As you know, I don't hold back sharing my opinions when people start making excuses about why they CAN'T lose weight. In Episode 59 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I share a tough love message to everyone who whines and complains that low-carb living is just too hard. If that's you or if you need a motivational boost, then listen in to today's podcast:

People spend so much time dwelling on why they think they will fail in their weight loss efforts that they forget to even consider the possibility they CAN succeed. If all that energy can be expended on being so negative about improving your weight and healthy, then surely the same amount of effort can be put into implementing a proven nutritional strategy to bring down the pounds.

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Are people so weary from all the diet messages they hear that they just give up altogether? Is there any excuse that's good enough for NOT doing something about your obesity if you are carrying around a few extra pounds? Comment now on this topic and tell me about what made you finally decide to start livin' la vida low-carb.

Coming up on Thursday, I will have another interview with a bariatric physician from last month's American Society of Bariatric Physicians obesity conference in Nashville, Tennessee. We will hear from former ASBP President Dr. Larry Richardson from the Doctor's Weight Control Center in Spring, Texas. If you've liked my previous interviews, then you'll enjoy this one, too!

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Dr. Joan Temmerman agrees obesity has become too accepted by society

In Episode 58 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I continue my interview series from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) conference I attended last month in Nashville, Tennessee. Today's podcast is with Dr. Joan Temmerman from Owensboro, Kentucky. Tune in NOW:

Dr. Temmerman is a big believer in overweight and obese people finding lifestyle changes that will suit them. She acknowledges that the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins was really on to something good with his concepts about carbohydrate restriction and believes something drastic needs to happen in America to turn the tide of obesity.

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Dr. Temmerman is soft-spoken, but her message of behavioral change speaks volumes. Share your comments about my interview with her today.

Also, be sure to check out this week's episode of "The Health Hacks Podcast" for a special episode featuring the top 5 health books from each of the major contributors there. I think you'll enjoy it!

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What's going on today with everyone in The "30-In-30" Low-Carb Weight Loss Challenge? It's Tuesday, so you know what that means--time to check in and let us know how things are going for you in the pursuit of weight loss using the low-carb lifestyle. If it has been a while since you've updated, then please know we miss you and welcome you back anytime. Don't be a stranger! :D

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It's time to stir up another controversial subject in Episode 57 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" when I discuss the unique role of weight as it relates to career opportunities and advancement. You'll hear me share my personal experiences with this as well as compelling statistics that show there is indeed an indelible connection between weight and wealth. Listen NOW:

You don't really hear a lot of people talk about it much, but obesity could be having a greater impact on your life besides your health. Your earning potential is significantly diminished the higher your weight goes up. I was completely oblivious to this when I allowed my weight to climb up to 410 pounds. But now it makes so much sense.

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Do you buy into this theory that the bigger you are the less earning potential you will have because of a societal stigma? Or is there something else that prevents overweight and obese people from breaking through the glass ceiling that has them bogged down in their career? Let me hear from you if you have firsthand experience of being denied promotions or job advancements because of your weight or if you are a successful obese person. This is a fascinating topic that I encourage all points of view to share.

On Thursday's podcast this week, I will be sharing my interview with bariatric physician Dr. Joan Temmerman from the recent American Society of Bariatric Physicians obesity conference in Nashville, Tennessee. THANK YOU for making "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" the #1 podcast show on the Internet today and one of the top new diet and health-related podcasts of 2007. You guys are AWESOME!

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Dr. Kurt Kraft helps his patients understand the "lifestyle change" concept

My next interview from the obesity conference sponsored by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) in Nashville, Tennessee about a month ago is with bariatric physician Dr. Kurt Kraft. Although he's not an ardent believe in the low-carb lifestyle as a starting point for weight loss and disease management, he does use an Atkins low-carb dietary approach with his patients who are "carb sensitive." Listen to my interview with Dr. Kraft NOW:

As you can tell, I enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Kraft because you could tell he honestly cares about seeing his patients get healthy. He takes great pride in and is energized by the success that he sees his patients experiencing. We need more doctors who take such a vested interest in their patients as Dr. Kraft does.

He chooses to use the "healthy" approach with his patients when he first starts them off on their new lifestyle change--which means they eat a low-fat diet. But Dr. Kraft also emphasizes removing the sugar and refined carbohydrates from their diet to help get their blood sugars under control. Many patients continue to eat low-fat while others are placed on a low-carb diet. It's an individualized plan for the person losing the weight--not a one-size-fits-all program.

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Dr. Kraft is certainly a doctor with a positive and jovial outlook on obesity treatment. What do you think about his methodology? Is the low-fat diet the right starting point for an effective and healthy weight loss plan? Tell me what you think about that and anything else Dr. Kraft said in my interview with him.


Amy lost 40 pounds in just 3 months on a low-carb diet

Plus, at the beginning of this podcast, I introduce you to an amazing new low-carb video cooking show called "Eating Low." It's from fellow low-carb success named Amy who in less than 100 days lost an incredible 40 pounds. Now she's sharing her deliciously healthy low-carb, low-fat, low-cal recipes with the world. Check 'em out!

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