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What is ketosis? Being in ketosis is truly a magical thing. Ketosis happens when your body starts producing ketone bodies instead of utilizing carbohydrates as energy. Both can be used as energy sources, but I find that converting to a fat-burner...

I was fat, at 332 pounds I was well over 100 pounds above my own idea of what I should weigh. I had metabolic syndrome, chronic pain, COPD, Pulmonary Hyper Tension, sick all the time and no matter how much...

Fat Bombs are an excellent way to get a concentrated source of high-quality fats that will provide energy and even satisfy your sweet tooth! To learn more about fat bombs, check out this post that I wrote. Here are some...

When most people switch to a low-carb diet, they sometimes lose track of their favorite hobbies that used to involve the carb and sugar-laden foods, such as entertaining. Being a foodie and my love of cooking for other people, this...

Alison started her journey at 230 pounds.  After discovering the magic of a ketogenic diet, she was able to drop a staggering 24 pounds in just 30 days!  As the time went on, she stayed on track with her newly found...

As a child, I remember waking up on Easter morning to the savory smell of ham baking in the oven, my siblings laughing and the rustling of candy wrappers that could be heard from rooms away. Digging through my Easter...

When I think of summer, I immediately think of four things: swimming pools, boys in short shorts, fireworks and of course-- backyard barbecues! Barbecue season is quickly approaching and it just wouldn't be summer without slow-roasted meats topped with your...

One of my ultimate comfort foods is a big plate of french fries topped with bacon and cheddar cheese! While I do still sometimes indulge in these (no worries, I still make everything myself without gluten/strange ingredients), I am always...

Recently, I received many questions about healing my IBS problems with a ketogenic diet.  While the diet itself was key in my treatment, there are some other supporting components that contributed (and is still contributing) to my success. If you'd...

Every once in a while, I get a craving for something sweet. And when I say that, I really mean once in a while. One day, I was browsing my grocery store and noticed that there were some pre-packaged coconut...