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Tracy Goes Size 10 to Size 3 in 8 Wks With Kimkins!

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KIMKINS SUCCESS STORY

Meet Tracy!

*** Size 10 to Size 3 in 8 Weeks With Kimkins ***

Age: 38

Height: 5' 2"

Start Weight: 150.0 pounds

Current Weight: 124.8 pounds

Total Loss: 25.2 pounds

How Long: 8 weeks

(including cheats in Las Vegas!)

Hi, my name is Tracy. A mother of 2 g [...]

Kimkins Diet Boot Camp Starts January 1st!

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KIMKINS BOOT CAMP

Try a 14 Day Session!

January 1-14

(click to register)

Portion Control • Sample Menus • Daily Exercise

Kimkins Boot Camp is by far our most popular
Kimkins diet option! Portions and easy rules are all laid out for you
and include sample menus (though you're always f [...]

Kimkins Quick Reference Links

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QUICK REFERENCE LINKS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Morning Latte Live Chat

Time: M-F 8-10 am

Place: Kimkins Chat Room

New Challenge Groups

Kimkins Boot Camp 2009

Nurses Challenge

Southern California Group

30 Days Cheat Free

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Treat Yourself & Look Fine in 2009!

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Treat Yourself & Look Fine in '09!

5 Tips to Get in Shape

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What to do when you are ready to get into shape!

So you are finally ready to turn from your couch potato ways,
and trade your TV remote in for a dumbbell! Congratulations, and
welcome to the wonderful world of fitness! Now where do you begin?
These days there sure is a lot of talk about diet and fitness, whether
it is a new diet pill or piece of exercise equipment.

It is enough to
make your head spin, and certainly enough to confuse the beginner. Take
a de [...]

Tex Mex Fajita Wrap

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Absolutely delicious, versatile and so easy! This is a special fast version for busy people and the carb count is Kimkins low carb diet friendly! Make an extra batch and add some to broth for an instant soup on busy days.

Ingredients (serves 8)

4 chicken breasts, pounded & sliced thin
2 green bell peppers, seeded & sliced thin
1 onion, cut in half & sliced thin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced (optional)
. 5 cup chicken broth
2 [...]

Carmelized French Onion Soup

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Here's a Kimkins
friendly and absolutely yummy Caramelized French Onion Soup to boost
your antioxidant intake. Super simple, chock full of onions and
delicious reheated the next day!

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

4 cups onion, sliced thin
4 cups beef broth
2 oz grated parmesan cheese
2 oz grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine (optional)
1/4 cup green onion or chives, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme [...]

Help for Emotional Eaters

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Are you a stress eater? How about an emotional eater? It's a frequent topic of conversation in the Kimkins low carb forums since it's the underlying basis for a large percentage of obesity.

A pioneering book that deals with the underlying psychological reasons we overeat is "Mindless Eating".
In his new book, Brian Wansink, a food psychology professor at Cornell
University, explains why we eat with our eyes and not with our stomach,
and how t [...]

What's the Deal with MonaVie?

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A Kimkins member asked about the health benefits of MonaVie juice so we investigated:

What's the buzz about MonaVie?
A special blend of 19 fruits including acai -- the new antioxidant buzz
word -- that's supposed to improve energy, memory and uplift your mood.

Actually
it seems the claims have little scientific basis. From a health
perspective you'd be better off eating a variety of fresh vegetables
according to J. Bomser, associate [...]

Kristi Loses 52 Lbs & Maintaining 1 Year!

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Meet Kristi!

Start Weight: 187 lbs

Final Weight: 135 lbs

Total Loss: 52 lbs

How Long: 12 weeks

It
was March of 2007 and my family and I had just had professional
pictures taken. I got those pictures back and could not believe how
heavy I had gotten. I wasn’t exactly in denial, but I never really
thought that I was that overweight. I thought that I carried my weight
well. [...]

Dealing With PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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NORMAL OVARY & POLYCYSTIC OVARY

In
a nutshell women with PCOS are suffering from a complex metabolic and
hormonal disorder that raises the risk for diabetes, heart disease and
infertility. It affects 5-10% of American women from the teens through
childbearing years when high levels of male hormones interfere with
normal ovulation and metabolism.

The long term consequences
include increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and infertility, but
it's [...]

Gingered Carrot Soup

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Grab a beta carotene boost with this vibrant and delicious soup!

Ingredients (makes 8 servings)

1 lb carrots diced
2 cup celery diced, strings removed
1/2 cup onions chopped
1/4 cup fresh ginger minced
2 tbsp light cream
32 oz chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp chives or green onion minced

In
a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and
g [...]

Kimkins Dreamsicle Protein Smoothie

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Who couldn't use a quick on-the-go breakfast smoothie in the morning? Take it with you!

Ingredients (makes 1)

1 can diet orange soda
1 oz light cream
1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder
1-2 packets Equal
8 ice cubes or 2 cups crushed ice

Mix
everything in a blender. Add orange soda last because it fizzes. Blend
on HIGH for 1-2 minutes until ice is evenly chopped and shake looks
creamy.

Nutritional In [...]

Missing Fruit Vitamins & Minerals on Low Carb?

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Recently we had a post in the Kimkins Newbie Support forum about whether we're missing important vitamins and minerals from restricting high carb fruit during weight loss.

Take
a look at these nutritional values from Fitday. We selected several
popular fruits and several Kimkins friendly vegetables. Veggies win
hands down in every category.

By the way, did you know bell peppers and zucchini ARE fruit?

USDA nutritional informat [...]

Which Kimkins Diet Option Is Right for You?

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Read Kimkins Success Stories

Kimkins Original
is the most generous option because there is no protein limit. Kimkins
focuses on low fat protein and minimal healthy fats.

K/E [Kimmer Experiment]
is the original supercharged low carb stall buster! Also excellent for
discovering "carb creep". Often used as a springboard to drop 10+ lbs
before switching to other Kimkins options.

Kimkins [...]

500 Lb Woman Shares Her Weight Loss Journey

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The Style Network has launched a new reality show, Ruby.

The
focus is a woman, Ruby, from Savannah, GA who estimates her
weight at 500 pounds. The Ruby Show will follow her journey to lose
weight. We'll be following her progress at Kimkins and cheering her on.

The
first episode premiered this week. There's some heart tugging moments
like when she says her underwear costing $30 per pair because of the
extra fabric needed. Or the bricks [...]

Fun Kimkins Fitness Facts

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A 300 pound woman must walk 6,125 miles to burn her 612,500 calorie excess fat stores. 300-125*3500/100 based on average calories burned per mile at 300 lbs and a goal weight of 125 lbs.

23.5 is the percentage by which muscle is denser than fat.

A 300 pound woman must walk 26 miles to burn 1 pound of fat.

An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study showed women given
meals that were 25% smaller in volume consu [...]

Flush Toxins With Pectin!

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Virtually all of us have absorbed at least some toxins from pollution,
pesticides and household cleansers which can weaken the immune system.
A weakened body doesn't lose weight as efficiently!

Researchers at the Amitabha Medical Center have found just 5 grams of pectin supplements a day is enough to flush almost 70% of the heavy metals out of most people's bodies within a few months.

Different
studies show that pectin attaches itself to cancer cells pr [...]

Recalibrate Your Calories

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"After 40, you become less efficient at metabolizing fat. As a woman's
hormones decline, there is also a redistribution of existing body fat,
so you'll tend to look like an apple instead of a pear. It's a battle
of the fruits!

You can fix this with vitamin I: intensity. If you already walk, add
some hills and some speed. Crank up the resistance on the bike or the
elliptical trainer. Do not be afraid to sweat. [...]

Gingered Green Bean Salad

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A
unique salad for the Thanksgiving table or anytime. Refreshing,
colorful and aromatic with the zing of fresh ginger. Top with drained
tuna or diced chicken for a complete light lunch! Whole frozen green beans also work well.

Ingredients (serves 4)

2 cup green beans, cut in 2" lengths
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
8 cu [...]