From the Kimkins testimonials line:

"I also started Kimkins after reading the Womans' World article; I lost approximately 70 pounds between June 10th and December 31st.

It's the greatest feeling to shop off the rack in the ladies and not the plus size.

I set my goal at the top Weight Watcher goal for my height and age. For the last six months I have been satisfied with this 70 pound loss. I have been up and down about 5 pounds. I decided last week that I want to lose another 10 pounds and restarted with KK [Kimkins] last Saturday. Finally got in ketosis today.

I would recommend this WOE to anybody who really wants to lose weight. It is fast so you don't get discouraged and a lot less expensive than some of the other diets I have tried in the past.

I love that my husband of 35 years is so proud of me. I always knew that he loved me but it didn't take a genius to realize that he was a little embarrassed that I had gotten so large. He never said it but how could he not feel that way when that was how I felt.

Anybody considering the program - jump in - you will not regret it."

Often during initial weight loss a temporary potassium depletion occurs. Why are doctors are so quick to suggest high carb options like bananas or orange juice? Diabetes and obesity are rampant, yet the best doctors can manage for potassium supplementation is ... fruit?

As I've posted before it's rather amazing that doctors don't take a single nutrition class in medical school. Not one! Not in premed either. Check any major medical school 4 year curriculum -- no nutritional training is required.

For anyone following a low carb plan it wouldn't help anyway. Nutritionists and dietitians are trained to the carb heavy USDA food pyramid.

This is why we get the parroted "1200 calories a day" and "8 glasses of water" mantra. They don't know that it's true, but that's what we've always heard and that's what they will repeat to you. It's a little like girls on a school playground repeating the wrong information. When questioned what's their answer? "Well, that's what I heard."

Moral of the story: Don't be afraid to question your doctor. And feel free to pick low carb high potassium foods that are a much better nutrition choice than high carb bananas or orange juice!

Summer squash, 1 large  (zucchini/courgettes)
Calories 102
Carbs 22 gm
Potassium 980 mg

Spinach cooked, 1 cup
Calories 41
Carbs 7 gm
Potassium 838 mg

Beef, 5 oz raw
Calories 218
Carbs 0 gm
Potassium  517 mg

Orange juice, 12 oz (typical kitchen glass)
Calories 113
Carbs  27 grams
Potassium  479 mg

Banana, 1 medium
Calories 109
Carbs  28 gm
Potassium 467 mg

Broccoli cooked, 1 cup
Calories 43
Carbs 8 gm
Potassium  455 mg

Tuna, water pack, 6 oz can (cat food size)
Calories 194
Carbs 0 gm
Potassium 396 mg

Lettuce, romaine, 2 cups shredded
Calories 16
Carbs 3 gm
Potassium 325 mg

Bell peppers, 1 large
Calories 44
Carbs 11 gm
Potassium 290 mg

Chicken breast skinless, 6 oz raw
Calories 170
Carbs 0 gm
Potassium 260mg

Mushrooms sliced raw, 1 cup
Calories 18
Carbs 3 gm
Potassium 259 mg

How's a potassium rich low carb peppers, onion, mushroom, spinach & feta omelette sound?

Light, refreshing and a perfect way to take advantage of the late spring broccoli harvest. Quick and easy to make after work (or double and freeze an extra batch!)

Ingredients (serves 2)

1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups raw broccoli florets
2 Tbsp light cream
1 Tbsp chives, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tsp grated ginger root
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp light sesame oil
1 tsp each onion powder & white pepper

Bring broths to boil in a large saucepan, add broccoli and garlic. Reduce to low and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Puree in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Return to saucepan and add soy sauce, sesame oil, cream and pepper. Taste and add salt if desired.

Serve sprinkled with chives or broccoli florets and enjoy!

Nutritional Info

Calories: 105
Protein: 7 grams
Carbs: 8 grams
Fat: 6 grams

Today is the one year anniversary of starting with Kimkins, and I am now less than half my weight!

I am posting to encourage all of you who are starting out. I never dreamed that, in only 1 year, I would be at this point -- ever -- let alone in 1 short year and, let me tell you, that year has sped by.

Please know that you, too, can do this.

I didn't have any special hope that I could do this when I started. For all I knew it would be just like all the other diets I had tried and failed at time and time again.

THIS TIME WAS DIFFERENT. My life has been completely transformed -- physically, mentally, and emotionally, and every day when I wake up I still can't believe this has actually happened to me after all these years.

So, everyone, stick with it and, never ever, ever give up!

Summer celebrations are full of social celebrations -- weddings, lazy BBQs, vacations and neighborhood block parties. If you're diabetic and planning to drink, make smart choices. If you're following a low carb weight loss program like Kimkins or South Beach, consider carb counts as well as calories.

Alcohol doesn't have to be off limits if your diabetes is under control. Key phrase: Under Control. Alcohol can make blood glucose too high or too low, so take a few precautions when you have a drink.

• Eat a meal first to prevent low blood glucose. Remember that mixed drinks, wine, and beer contain carbohydrates that can cause your blood glucose to go too high.
  

• Choose low calorie mixers like mineral water, club soda, diet tonic water or diet soda.
  

• Best low carb choices if you're trying to lose weight are wine or liquor. Measure the amount or you'll under estimate how much you're actually consuming.
  

Try a visual: 4 oz of wine is the equivalent of a kid's pudding cup and an 8 oz yogurt container is 2 glasses! One 1.5 oz liquor serving is only 3 tablespoons.

One drink is a 12-ounce light beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. ADA daily suggested limits are 1 drink for women and 2 for men.

• If you have type 1 diabetes and you are not overweight, this alcohol serving would be an addition to your meal plan.
  

• If you have type 2 diabetes or are overweight, any alcohol you drink should be substituted for another food in your meal plan. Your dietitian can help with specific food exchanges.
  

• Avoid alcohol completely if your blood glucose is out of control.
  

You should also steer clear of alcohol if you have neuropathy, take medications that react with alcohol or if you've just exercised vigorously.