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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets There is a very prevalent idea that a) if we are overweight, it's our own darned fault and b) if we had enough willpower, we could essentially be whatever weight we want. I believe that both of these things are false, but it certainly is extremely unpopular to say so. I plan to write more about this in the future, but for now I'll point you to experts who agree. Have a healthy week - Laura Gary Taubes on Why Some of Us Can't Lose More Weight I really enjoyed listening to this interview with Gary Taubes. I have summarized some of it, but I recommend that you download the whole thing for your mp3-listening pleasure. Carbs in Coffee Drinks Did you know that some large coffee drinks can have as much as half a cup of sugar in them? (Example: a Vente-sized Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha at Starbucks) Learn how how to navigate the cappuccinos, lattes and other coffee drinks without ending up with a boatload of sugar. See More About:  low carb food lists  low carb beverages  Carb Counts of Root Vegetables It's fall, and more root vegetables are appearing in the grocery stores and Farmer's Markets. This page compares the carbohydrate in root vegetables, with links to full carb profiles (including some recipes) for each one. See More About:  low carb vegetables  low carb vegetable recipes  How to Get Through the First Week When your body is used to running on carbohydrate, it takes some time for it to convert to running on fats (including the fat you carry around with you!). Here's how to get through the first difficult days as comfortably as possible. See More About:  beginning a low carb diet  low carb basics  carb crash Low Carb Diets Ads Low Carb Diet No Carb Foods Carbs Counter Atkins Carbs Atkins Recipes Featured Articles Low-Carb Menus Low-Carb Blogs Low Carb 101 Low-Carb Super Foods Low-Carb Food Lists All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   In Our Forum Now "Cheat Days" Baked Eggs Worried About Calories Advertisement