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The Essence of the Obesity Debate

It all comes down to this: Does “overeating” make us fat? Or does “overstoring” make us fat? The choice is a binary one. I choose choice #2. Because choice #1, while obvious sounding enough, is preposterous. It’s like saying the … Continue reading

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The Essence of the Big Diet Lie That’s Made You Fat (and Kept You That Way)

What “counts” is NOT how many food calories you eat… it’s how many calories your FAT CELLS eat. There’s a difference! And that difference makes all the difference.  

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Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution Is Getting Routed. How Do We Fight Back?

It’s been 40 years since the late, great Robert Atkins pulished his famous treatise on the near magical efficacy of low carbohydrate diets. Dr. Atkins foresaw a glorious revolution based on his low carb approach. If only enough people understood … Continue reading

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