How I Lost 20 Pounds in 2 Months On a High-Carb, High-Fat Diet

'In this post, I’ll share with you how I lost 20 pounds just 2 months, eating a high-carb, high-fat diet.

Before I get into the “how I did it” meat of this post, let’s talk first about why I don’t believe in restricting carbs or fat when you are trying to lose weight.
Why I Don’t Restrict Carbs, Fat or Protein

I maintain that it is not necessary to restrict any macronutrient or food to lose weight. Fat, protein and carbs are all vital to good health.

Let’s face it, carbs and fat are the FUN things to eat! They are the satisfying foods that make us enjoy eating.

Try eating a salad with no salad dressing and you’ll see what I mean. Or a baked potato with no butter, cheese or sour cream. No fat = no fun. You may as well chew on cardboard.'

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Low Carb Craziness: Part 2

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'Let me begin by clarifying once more that I am not opposed to the reduction of many carbohydrates in the diet. This is a good thing, and I have always said so -- even before Dr. Atkins promoted the concept. 

As I mentioned last issue, when the establishment pushed people away from fats towards carbs, obesity soared. The promotion of carbohydrates as the base level in the food pyramid has been a dietary disaster. 

(And yes, it's not just refined grains and sugars. Even some unrefined grains can present problems.) So once again, my issue is not with the concept, but with the craziness that has now latched onto the concept, including:

The lack of balance that is frequently seen either in the diet itself, or in its implementation.'

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