The Livin La Vida Low-Carb Show

Find the full list of The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Shows below, posted from most recent to earliest.

The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show is brought to you by Host Jimmy Moore, and Producer Kevin-Kennedy-Spaien of Disc of Light Media.

The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show is an in-your-face, opinionated and inspirational look at the low-carb lifestyle.

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Past Shows

• Richard Morris Is Now Living ‘A Life Unburdened’ (Episode 248)

  Jimmy shares an interview with fellow triple-digit weight loss success and whole foods author Richard Morris. Having traded in his Wall Street lifestyle for a career as an author, health lecturer and working on a natural farm, he has had a FANTASTIC weight loss and health experience that he and his family are enjoying to this day! Listen in to today’s podcast for all the details on Richard’s healthy way of eating, how their dietary changes helped his wife get off anti-depressant medications, why cheap food is no bargain (even during a recession) and more!

• Going On A Paleo Diet With Dr. Loren Cordain (Episode 247)

  Jimmy shares a long-awaited interview with the creator of The Paleo Diet–his name is Dr. Loren Cordain. Dr. Cordain discusses with Jimmy about eating the foods we evolved to thrive on which were available to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. This slightly differs from certain other low-carb plans in that it mostly skips nuts, avoids dairy and allows for more vegetable options while stressing the importance of wild game and grass-fed meats for health.

• Dr. Heidi Dulay Takes Your Low-Carb Diet To The Extreme! (Episode 246)

  Jimmy shares his interview with “Dr. Heidi” Dulay, creator of the Extreme Regime Fat Burn Formula. Otherwise known as “Atkins on steroids,” it’s a low-carb diet based on many years of experience that has helped many get the ball rolling in their weight loss and health endeavors. How does Dr. Heidi supercharge her regimen? Well, it involves eating organic foods and grass-fed, grass-finished beef for a start. Listen in as she and Jimmy discuss Michael Pollan, Gary Taubes, interval training and much, MUCH more!

• The First Lady of Nutrition Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman (Episode 245)

  Jimmy speaks with nutrition expert and Low-Carb author extrordinaire (Beyond Pritikin, Get the Sugar Out, etc.) Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman. Listen in for a fascinating talk about why the occasional use of honey may be better in the long term than frequent use of artificial sweeteners, the effects of sugar on health BESIDES insulin levels, copper levels in the body, misconceptions about the body’s PH balance, the effects of sweet flavors on cortisol levels, and MUCH more!

• Mario Mariani Talks About Hangin’ Up The Cleats And Takin’ Off The Pounds (Episode 244)

  Jimmy shares his interview with former pro football player, Mario Mariani. While Mario was in the game, he weighed around 285, but after retirement, his long-established eating habits made him balloon up into the 320’s! When Mario ended up with a new doctor who was worried about this weight, he got tested for diabetes. Bad news followed, but everything is peachy keen now that he’s livin’ la vida low-carb! Listen in for some great info on his path and how his pasta-loving Italian wife has come around to making healthy feasts at home, including cauliflower gnocchi in pesto! WOW!

• Esther Blum Says Being ‘Gorgeous’ Is Not Just About Beauty (Episode 243)

  Jimmy shares his conversation with dietitian Esther Blum, author of Eat, Drink and be Gorgeous, and Secrets of Gorgeous. While these titles may seem to be written for women, there is a lot of wisdom shared in this interview that is great information for just about anyone, including the best recommended forms of fish oil, why skim milk counts as a major carbohydrate, how to prevent or cure a hangover, what you can do with goji berries, and much, MUCH more!

• Wowee Zowee! It’s J.P. ‘Hirsute Harry’ Fanton, Low-Carb Blogger (Episode 242)

  “J.P. has a really interesting story to tell about his path to low-carb health. In his twenties, he fell victim to Anorexia Nervosa, and in the course of treating himself for this he eventually became overweight. But by livin’ la vida low-carb and a lot of hard work, he is now winning his fitness battle and has TONS of great stories, fact and insights to share!”

• Katie Jay Says Low-Carb Is GREAT After a Gastric Bypass (Episode 241)

  Author Katie Jay shares about her post-op low-carb success, the great work she does as the director of the support group NOWLS (National Organization For Weight Loss Surgery), and why she wishes she could go back in time and try low-carb BEFORE resorting to her surgery.

• Dr. Mary Newport On Coconut Oil As An Alzheimer’s Cure (Episode 240)

  Jimmy interviews neonatal specialist Dr. Mary Newport on how she struggled to find a way to stop her husband’s slow mental decline into dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease (Type III Diabetes). Dr. Newport shares some little known research on the benefits of coconut oil and one of its derivatives (MCTs–medium chain triglycerides) in the treatment of this cruel disorder. Now she wants to share this information with the world because it has not only arrested the development of her husband’s condition, but it has actually begun to REVERSE it in a mere 7 months of diet change!

• Dr. Doug McGuff On The Benefits Of Rapid Fatigue Exercise (Episode 239)

  Jimmy speaks with Dr. Doug McGuff, (but you can call him “Doug”), author of Body By Science. In his book, Doug puts forth his science-based approach to weight loss and health which couples low-carbohydrate nutrition and rapid muscle fatigue in the form of one very hard 12 minute workout per week.

• By Popular Demand, Body Recomposition Expert Lyle McDonald! (Episode 238)

  In today’s episode, the people have spoken and Jimmy has listened to your requests. By very popular demand we present an interview with Body Recomposition fitness expert Lyle McDonald to discuss his controversial philosophy on low-carb diet and fitness. Listen in for this hour-long-plus chat covering diet and exercise featuring one of the most popular and dynamic fitness experts working in the field today!

• Dr. Michael Ozner Promotes A High-Carb Mediterranean Diet For Heart Health (Episode 237)

  Jimmy interviews Dr. Michael Ozner, cardiologist and author of The Great American Heart Hoax. Being a fan of the Mediterranean diet and the work of Ancel Keyes, Dr. Ozner is obviously NOT a proponent of low-carb plans, but has many interesting areas of agreement with Jimmy–as well as some quite strong disagreements.

• Leading Low-Carb Diet Researcher And Author Dr. Jeff Volek (Episode 236)

  Jimmy interviews perhaps the foremost researcher currently working in the field of high-fat, low-carbohydrate health and nutrition, Dr. Jeff Volek. Listen in as this hour-long interview unfolds and covers a TON of fantastic information on the state of low-carb science as it stands in 2009! This could be one of the top podcast interviews of the year!

• Shauna Reid Is The Amazing DIETGIRL! (Episode 235)

  Jimmy interviews long-time popular weight loss blogger Shauna Reid, AKA The Amazing Dietgirl!

• Dr. Sanford Siegal Discusses Three Decades Of The REAL Cookie Diet (Episode 234)

  Jimmy interviews Dr. Sanford Siegal, creator of the original Cookie Diet. The good doctor treats Jimmy with total respect and handles tough questions with real answers and not pseudo science or gobbledygook. Listen in as Siegal explains how his cookies serve one purpose–to stave off hunger. His plan features one meal of regular low-carb food (in the evening) and has a very simple maintenance routine he’s been using with his clients since 1975! Listen in to hear the fascinatingly honest, but perhaps misguided reason this diet is designed to AVOID ketosis (Hint: it isn’t the reason you’re thinking!).

• About.com’s Low-Carb Guide Laura Dolson (Episode 233)

  Jimmy speaks with Laura Dolson, the Low-Carb guide over at About.com. Listen in as they discuss the impact of Gary Taubes on the world of health and diet, as well as his potential future impact. Also covered are The history of Low-Carb coverage at About.com, the relative merits of various alternative sweeteners, Celiac’s Disease and much, MUCH more!

• Cognitive Weight Loss Therapy With Dr. Judith Beck (Episode 232)

  Jimmy interviews Dr. Judith Beck, best known as the developer of the bestselling The Beck Diet Solution. She and Jimmy discuss her new follow-up book, The Complete Beck Diet For Life, as they talk about the psychology of eating, what “never-been-overweight” folks know about managing their weight that the rest of us don’t, the difference between “hunger” and an empty belly, and much, MUCH more!

• Tanya Attebery Shares The Pain Of The ‘Fat Hater’s Club’ (Episode 231)

  Jimmy presents his interview with Tanya Attebery, a high school guidance counselor and author of Fat Haters Club. In her book, Tanya shares what it was like as an overweight child and how losing her weight had a profound–but not entirely beneficial–effect on her teenage years. Listen in to hear her incredible story, one reviews have called “inspiring” and “very therapeutic.”

• T.S. Wiley Says ‘Lights Out!’ For Weight Loss And Hormonal Health (Episode 230)

  Jimmy speaks with T.S. Wiley, creator of the Wiley Protocol and author of Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival. Listen in as they discuss the effects of artificial light and bad sleep habits on health and weight, hormone replacement therapy, the importance of maintaining proper melatonin levels, her friendship with the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins, and much, MUCH more!

• Neurologist Dr. Larry McCleary On Healthy Low-Carb Brain Foods And Type III Diabetes (Episode 229)

  Jimmy speaks with Dr. Larry McCleary, author of the authoritative book on low-carb and brain health entitled The Brain Trust Program. Dr. McCleary shares his research into the effect carbohydrates have on neurological health, what it takes to maintain a healthy brain and how a low-carbohydrate diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s has recently come to be referred to as “Type III Diabetes” and today’s episode can help protect you and your loved ones from this debilitating disorder!

• Bruce Frassinelli Is Living Proof That Low-Carb Works For Older Folks, Too! (Episode 228)

  Jimmy interviews Bruce Frassinelli, a 69-year-old retired professor of journalism who has maintained a low-carb weight loss of 85 pounds for a decade! Listen in as they discuss how Bruce found the Atkins diet at age 59, his low-impact exercise routine–walking–and why he doesn’t feel the need to follow the Atkins’ weight maintenance phase any longer.

• Karly Pitman Wishes You A Happy Low-Carb Valentine’s Day (Episode 227)

  Jimmy speaks with a favorite returning guest, Karly Pitman from “First Ourselves.” Karly shares with Jimmy about how to detangle food and love and specifically what we need to give ourselves and others to feel love without needing to resort to gorging ourselves or making reckless food choices. Of course since Valentine’s day is coming up this weekend, Karly has some great ideas to share on celebrating the day both inexpensively and with a low-carb mindset!

• Tom Naughton’s ‘FAT HEAD’ Turns The Tables On ‘Supersize Me’ (Episode 226)

  Jimmy talks with and proudly introduces you to a documentarian (and comedian) named Tom Naughton, who has a real beef with Morgan Spurlock, the infamous creator of Supersize Me. As you may recall, Spurlock’s claim to fame made the assertion that fast food specifically from McDonald’s is leading the U.S. into an obesity epidemic by offering unhealthy, addictive food and pushing larger and larger food servings. In contrast, though, Tom’s response documentary, FAT HEAD, shows that obesity is NOT an epidemic, is overdiagnosed, is not a disease and is not a death sentence. Further, with the help of some key low-carb consultants Dr. Mike Eades and Gary Taubes, he shows that it is very possible to lose weight AND improve your health markers on a purely fast food diet by simply applying some common sense and avoiding insulin triggering menu items.

• Defeating Diabetes With Patrick Lecky, The Diabetic Warrior (Episode 225)

  Today, Jimmy examines the problem of diabetes with his special interview guest Patrick Lecky, author of the e-book How To Fight Type 2 Diabetes & Win. You’ll not only discover how to properly manage your Type 2 diabetes, but learn how you can clinically CURE it by implementing some easy-to-follow low-carb nutritional strategies for making it happen.

• Acupuncturist Mackay Rippey Pokes Holes In The High-Carb Diet (Episode 224)

  Jimmy talks with Hamilton, New York acupuncturist Mackay Rippey, creator of the Yin Yang Diet. What do you think an acupuncture practitioner would have to say about the healthy low-carb lifestyle? Well, quite a lot, as it turns out, including sharing about the evils of hydrogenated vegetable oils, the ease of consuming simple whole foods and the role of implementing an exercise routine into your life for both health and weight loss.

• Dr. Richard Johnson Says Fructose Alone Is The Real Health Enemy (Episode 223)

  Jimmy talks with a physician named Dr. Richard Johnson who co-authored the compelling new book The Sugar Fix: The High-Fructose Fallout That is Making You Fat and Sick. Many of you will find the premise of this book a fascinating topic for debate – Dr. Johnson has it in for fructose as the root cause of obesity and diseases. But he sharply diverges from most of our guest’s usual opinions in that he thinks other carbohydrates (including other sugars and foods that turn to sugar in the body) are blameless! This includes pasta, rice, potatoes, and a whole host of other carb-y foods that wouldn’t enter the mouths of most people on a low-carb regimen.

• Low-Carb Naturopathic Physician Dr. Daniel Chong (Episode 222)

  Jimmy interviews Dr. Daniel Chong, former writer at Mercola.com, and a naturopathic doctor serving people in the Portland, Oregon area. Listen in to hear the two of them them discuss what a naturopath is, the difference in training between a naturopathic doctor and an M.D., why he recommends the healthy low-carb lifestyle to his clients and so much more!

• It’s Nadine Saubers, Fatigue Fighter And Overcomer (Episode 221)

  Jimmy speaks with Nadine Saubers, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fighting Fatigue. You don’t actually need to be an idiot to benefit from this book, though. In fact anyone who either suffers from or knows someone suffering from a range of health issues will benefit from this book.

• Bob Hawkinson Contemplates ‘The Joy Of Diabetes’ (Episode 220)

  Jimmy interviews Bob Hawkinson, lifelong diabetic and author of The Joy Of Diabetes. Listen in as they discuss why on earth Bob would choose that title, why Diabetes is not a death sentence, the role of carbohydrates in Diabetes management and much, much more!

• David Gillespie Talks About The ‘Sweet Poison’ Known As Sugar (Episode 219)

  Today, Jimmy speaks with David Gillespie, author of Sweet Poison: Why Sugar is Making Us Fat. Before the book officially becomes available in the United States, you can hear what David has dredged up about fructose metabolism (and not just from that dastardly HFCS, either!) from the scientific literature and how by simply eliminating this one form of sugar he has undergone a dramatic weight loss.

• Naturopath Dr. Scott Olson on the Dangers of ‘Sugarettes’ (Episode 218)

  Tune in to hear Jimmy and Dr. Olson discuss “the taste of sweet,” the addictive nature of sugar, and the reasons why some government health bodies and old-school physicians don’t recognize that addictive property. They also discuss Dr. Olson’s path to finding naturopathy and why he feels it is the wave of the future in modern medical practice.

• Dr. James LaValle: Atkins Nutritionals Presents Best Of 2008 ‘Encore Week’ (Episode 217)

  Listen in today as Dr. James LaValle, author and creator of The Metabolic Diet, returns to the show to discuss taking control of your health, how health needs change as we age, gluten sensitivity, behaviors that cause carb cravings, sleeplessness, vitamin D insufficiency and much, MUCH more!

• Dr. Mary C. Vernon: Atkins Nutritionals Presents Best Of 2008 ‘Encore Week’ (Episode 216)

  Listen in today as the immutable Dr. Mary C. Vernon answers more listener questions on topics such as:

  - Can low HDL be genetic?
  - How can I approach a doctor about using a low-carb approach to health?
  - What can be done about a high fasting blood glucose level (MODY-II)?
  - Can saturated fat raise insulin levels?
  - How do you motivate your clients on a low-carb plan?
  …and MUCH more!

• Dr. James E. Carlson: Atkins Nutritionals Presents Best Of 2008 ‘Encore Week’ (Episode 215)

  Dr. James E. Carlson spills the beans on his forthcoming audiobook and answers listener questions on topics like gluconeogenesis, flawed interpretations of research, the appropriateness of “in your face” activism, hope for better health guidelines under Barack Obama’s presidency, a new lecture series for medical students, the futility of tracking calories and much, MUCH more!

• Dr. William Davis: Atkins Nutritionals Presents Best Of 2008 ‘Encore Week’ (Episode 214)

  In Episode 214, Heart Scan blogger and physician Dr. William Davis returns to answer a litany of questions from you, our dear listeners. Listen in for information on the value of Vitamin D in preventing osteoarthritis, why raw nuts are best to consume as part of a healthy diet (except peanuts!), an excellent hot cereal idea which is naturally free of digestible carbs, why hard cheeses are the healthiest, why you should add oils at the END of the cooking process, and SO MUCH MORE!

• Gary Taubes: Atkins Nutritionals Presents Best Of 2008 ‘Encore Week’ (Episode 213)

  We kick off this exciting week of shows with science writer and investigative journalist Gary Taubes (Good Calories, Bad Calories; The New York Times) who returns to tell us what has been going on in his life since the release of his blockbuster book in September 2007 and what is next on the agenda for him in the coming years.

• Binx Selby And The BalancePoint Protocol (Episode 212)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy speaks with Binx Selby, developer of the BalancePoint Protocol. What is this protocol, and what does it have to do with La Vida Low-Carb? Listen in to hear what Binx and Jimmy have to say!

• Arthur DeVany Explains Evolutionary Fitness And Curing Diabetes (Episode 211)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy speaks with retired UC-Irvine professor Arthur DeVany, blogger and creator of the Evolutionary Fitness approach to diet and health. They discuss what Evolutionary Fitness means and how Arthur was able to help his wife reverse her Type 2 diabetes through the use of a low-carbohydrate diet.

• ‘Don’t Go Broke On A Low G.I. Diet’ Says Dr. Kal! (Episode 210)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy talks with Dr. Kalvin Chinyere, aka Dr. Kal as his patients call him. Dr. Kal lost triple-digit weight after suffering as a starving, 80-hour a week intern by following a low glycemic index diet. He’d like to teach you how you too can shed weight on a limited budget. In these tough economic times, that’s wisdom and advice we can all stand to benefit from.

• Learning About Omega 3’s From Seabuckthorn With Sibu’s Peter McMullin (Episode 209)

  Today Jimmy speaks with Peter McMullin of Sibu, the company promoting a relatively obscure berry which they import from the Himalayan Mountains sold under the name Tashi. The berry in question is from the seabuckthorn plant and from its seeds is derived an oil rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. It has several advantages over fish oil, including a 2-year shelf life at room temperature, a neutral flavor, and the lack of Omega 6 oils (of which McMullin asserts many Americans get way too much of in their diet…and it’s true). Listen in for more information about this company, its products, and its mission!

• Learning Celiac Disease Awareness With Alice Bast (Episode 208)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy speaks with Alice Bast, founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Celiac Disease is an extreme sensitivity to gluten, whether from wheat or certain other grains. This sensitivity can take on many forms and is associated with Crohn’s Disease, Pancreatic disorders and has even been misdiagnosed as terminal cancer!

• Learning to Love Fats With Jennifer McLagan (Episode 207)

  Today Jimmy speaks with Jennifer McLagan, food stylist and Author of Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, With Recipes. Oddly enough, their conversation is about fat and the eating thereof. No, it isn’t a litany of ways to cook fat, rather they talk about the role of fat in a healthy diet, the history of margarine, unsaturated animal fats, and your granny’s dietary wisdom.

• Low-Carb Christmas Holiday Tips With Michele Thompson (Episode 206)

  Today Jimmy has the pleasure of sharing his holiday-themed interview with Michele Thompson, writer for the low-carb section at SheKnows.com. Listen in for a guided tour of the ins and outs of hosting or being a guest at a holiday gathering while trying to maintain your low-carb lifestyle commitment! If you struggle with the Christmas holiday season, then this is the podcast for YOU! Merry Christmas!!!

• Meet Cathy Lang Of WeightView.com (Episode 205)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy speaks with Cathy Lang of WeightView.com. WeightView is a diet and fitness support site with a really cool feature–they provide you with a digitally enhanced “after” picture for your weight loss goal as a motivational tool. Listen in to hear Cathy explain how it’s done and what other cool stuff is available for FREE (sweet!) from WeightView.

• Meditating Fights ‘Stress Eating’ Says Eve The O.T. (Episode 204)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy interviews Occupational Therapist Eve Kennedy-Spaien (OTR/L), a specialist in Chronic Pain and Women’s Health who wants to help you fight your stress eating. Stress eating and many other disorders and inconveniences of modern life are caused by a “fight or flight” reaction. Relaxation is a great way of breaking out of that physiological state, but not just any form of relaxation will stimulate your brain to produce theta waves. It is in this state that both body and mind are completely relaxed and stress-free.

• Cameo Watkins, The Amazing Spiky-Haired Girl (Episode 203)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy’s special guest is YouTube’s Low-Carb celebutante Spiky Haired Girl (also known as Cameo Watkins). Listen in as they discuss her plans to persue a career in public health so as to advocate for low-carb acceptance, as well as a great discussion of supplements and the evils of Snackwells!

• Fred Hahn Wants to Make Your Kids Strong and Healthy (Episode 202)

  Fred Hahn is a fitness instructor and blogger who has co-written with Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades in the past. His latest book is titled Strong Kids, Healthy Kids, and it was designed to help parents ensure that their kids have all the advantages that a healthy lifestyle can provide. Listen in for a great interview between Fred and Jimmy where they discuss resistance training for kids, comfort in the gym, teaching about healthy food choices, and much, MUCH Moore!

• Talking ‘Toxic Fat’ With Zone Diet Creator Dr. Barry Sears (Episode 201)

  In Episode 201, Jimmy speaks with author and nutrition specialist Dr. Barry Sears, author of the insanely popular and effective Zone Diet program. Dr. Sears has a brand spankin’ new book entitled Toxic Fat: When good Fat Turns Bad. Listen in to hear the discussion as it covers inflammation, its various causes, and the resulting effect it has on health and weight.

• Our 200th Podcast: Jimmy and Kevin Reminisce (Episode 200)

  Have you been with us from the very beginning? Have you ever wondered how and why The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore! got started in the first place or what it was like in the early days of Jimmy doing a podcast for the first time ever? What episodes had us biting our nails and which ones had us laughing out loud? Tune in today for all the chin wagging at this celebratory low-carb audio fiesta in commemoration of our 200th episode!

• Wacky Week: Konstantin Monastyrsky Is Fighting the Fiber Menace (Episode 199)

  In Episode 199, Jimmy shares his conversation with Konstantin Monastyrsky, a trained pharmacist, burglar alarm installer, computer programmer and the self-proclaimed “Russian Atkins.” Ostensibly, Mr. Monastyrsky was asked on the show to discuss his fabulously researched book Fiber Menace. But as you’ll see, that didn’t really happen at all. Monastyrsky instead chose to spend half the interview giving a tireless account of his personal life and curriculum vitae since the 1970’s. When Jimmy was able to steer the conversation to Fiber Menace, rather than answer the simple questions Jimmy asked about the book, this guy launched into yet another breathless tirade in which he managed to imply that Veronica Atkins is a liar, and part of a conspiracy to cover-up the REAL reason how Dr. Atkins died. Furthermore, he goes after Dr. Mike Eades and other authors as well for failing to live up to his lofty expectations.

• Wacky Week: Betty Martini On The Evils Of Aspartame (Episode 198)

  Wake up sheeples! It’s time to go down the rabbit hole with Dr. Betty Martini! Today, Jimmy shares an “unusual” interview with Betty Martini, a woman with an honorary doctorate in humanities who believes that food manufacturers, the FDA and, presumably the major advocacy groups for Parkinson’s disease, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, the Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie-Woogie Flu are all in collusion to hide the horrors of not just the artificial sweetener aspartame, but many other low-carb/sugar-free sweeteners.

• Get Ready To Be Inspired With Filmmaker Steve Yu (Episode 197)

  In today’s fun and inspirational interview, Jimmy talks with independent filmmaker Steve Yu, a multimedia designer for IBM who was so inspired by the weight loss experience shared by him and his wife Mariah that he’s taken over a year’s sabbatical to create a documentary on the subject of weight loss and fitness inspiration. Steve shares how he’s traveled and spoken with a diverse cast of characters who will be appearing in his forthcoming film entitled INSPIRED: The Movie. Among his many subjects is Jimmy himself, along with a professional athlete, an injured war vet, a former contestant on “The Biggest Loser,” and so many more.

• Extending The Atkins Legacy With Dr. John Salerno (Episode 196)

  Today we are especially honored to bring you Jimmy’s interview with a protege of the late, great Dr. Robert C. Atkins, Dr. John Salerno. Dr. Salerno took over many of Dr. Atkins’ patients following the late, great man’s untimely passing in 2003. Since that time, Dr. Salerno has developed an interesting protocol for breaking the persistent insulin issues experienced by his patients: The 20-day fat fast. Listen in for the full details of this technique as well as reminiscences of Dr. Atkins and much, much Moore!

• NFL Football Legend And Nutritional Entrepreneur Bill Romanowski (Episode 195)

  In Episode 195 Jimmy interviews Bill Romanowski, legendary NFL football player with the 49ers, Eagles, Raiders, and Broncos where he went on to become a four-time Superbowl champion. Bill learned a lot about his body during his playing days and knew that his love for nutrition would lead him down a self-made path in that direction once football was over. And that’s exactly what happened.

• Eliminating Sugars And Flours With Joan Ifland (Episode 194)

  In episode 194, Jimmy interviews Joan Ifland, who went from being depressed and foul-tempered and transformed into a well-adjusted contributing member of society through the simple expedience of cutting flour and sugar from her diet. Since making this huge change for the better, she has listened closely to the anecdotal evidence of other people’s mood-uplifting experiences through carbohydrate reduction and discovered something amazing. The experience drove her to formally study the effect of diet on mood. Listen in for her story and how she’s formed a foundation and research organization to help create an army of dietary mentors to help combat food-based depression and irritability!

• The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper Asks ‘Are You Ready?’ (Episode 193)

  We are very privileged to be able to bring you an interview with Bob Harper, one of two trainers from the popular NBC weight loss reality show, The Biggest Loser. Bob is well known as the trainer of the “Blue Team” and well-respected in the weight loss industry as a caring and compassionate trainer who gets results by helping people overcome their mental challenges to losing weight and learning to love themselves first. He discusses his fitness approach in this interview about his new book Are You Ready?

• Penny Hoff Offers ‘Fitness Rants For The Chronologically Enriched’ (Episode 192)

  In Episode 192, Jimmy discusses low-carb living, joint pain and low-impact exercise with author, video blogger, exercise guru and genuinely funny lady Penny Hoff. Listen in for the account of Penny dealing with chronic pain and going through hip-replacement surgery at a relatively young age while striving to remain fit. All those years of exercise classes and wasteful cardiovascular workouts wore her body down and now Penny realizes there’s a better way.

• Dr. Michael Berglund Agrees: Tim Russert’s Death Predictable, Preventable (Episode 191)

  Listen in to Jimmy’s interview with Dr. Michael Burglund, a Kenosha, Wisconsin-based chiropractor and “natural-minded family doctor,” who he takes an interest in the blood work of his patients and offers some interesting insights on LDL as it relates to other markers. Dr. Berglund also claims that Tim Russert’s untimely death earlier this year was not only totally foreseeable, but quite preventable. Listen in to hear Dr. Berglund’s take on where the mind of Russert’s doctor may have been focused and why traditional medical school graduates continue to miss the “big picture” of their patients’ dietary health.

• ‘Trick And Treat’ With Dr. Barry Groves: Part 2 (Episode 190)

  In today’s episode we present Part 2 of Jimmy’s two-part interview with PhD, blogger and author Barry Groves as they continue discussing Dr. Groves’ newly released book, Trick And Treat: How ‘Healthy Eating’ Is Making Us Ill. Listen in as the discussion turns to skin cancer and the role of exercise in a weight loss regimen among other important topics. ENJOY!

• ‘Trick And Treat’ With Dr. Barry Groves: Part 1 (Episode 189)

  In today’s episode we present Part 1 of Jimmy’s two-part interview with PhD, blogger and author Barry Groves. This week listen to them discussing Dr. Groves’ newly released book, Trick And Treat: How ‘Healthy Eating’ Is Making Us Ill. As you will hear throughout the interview, Dr. Groves is an extremely impassioned and informed proponent of the healthy low-carb lifestyle and provides evidence to back up his enthusiasm.

• Become A Muscle Hack With Mark McManus (Episode 187)

  Jimmy talks with MuscleHack.com blogger Mark McManus. Mark is a bodybuilder from Ireland whose training table features a high-fat, low-carb eating regimen. Mark began his carb-conscious path with a low-glycemic (but high-carb) diet that he said left him “skinny but with a gut.” After changing to a ketogenic diet, he learned how to “muscle up” without the pot belly. His physique has radically improved ever since and now he’s helping others shape and mold their bodies into the tip-top condition they were meant to be.

• Dr. William Davis: part 2 – Tim Russert Didn’t Have to Die (Episode 186)

  In the conclusion of Jimmy’s 2-part interview with Dr. William Davis the discussion of small LDL continues and then turns to the untimely death of journalist Tim Russert. Dr. Davis asserts that Russert fully complied with his doctor’s instruction, which ultimately caused his death – a death that could have been predicted a decade ago and also could have easily been prevented through simple dietary changes including carb restriction.

• Be Heart Smart With Heart Scan Blogger, Dr. William Davis: Part 1 (Episode 185)

  In Episode 185, Jimmy presents Part One of a very special two-part interview with listener favorite, Dr. William Davis! After months and months of requests from fans of both Jimmy and Dr. Davis (cardiologist and popular blogger at the Heart Scan Blog), we’ve finally been able to engineer this meeting-of-the-minds and are very excited to bring you this nearly hour-long interview.

• Dr. Nathan Eliason On Swapping Out Sugars For Fats (Episode 184)

  Today Jimmy brings you an interview with Nathan Eliason, a doctor who was initially skeptical of the healthy low-carb lifestyle, but who has since switched teams, courtesy of the convincing arguments put forth in Gary Taubes’ excellent tome, Good Calories, Bad Calories. How fully has Dr. Eliason embraced low-carb, high-fat? When he cut the carbs in his diet he chose to replace them with… vegetable oil!

• A Wellsphere of Health Info with Dr. Geoff Rutledge (Episode 183)

  Today, Jimmy speaks with Dr. Geoff Rutledge, founder of Wellsphere, a community portal for all-things health related. In the 1990’s Dr. Rutledge was a part of creating the site that would eventually grow into WebMD. Today, Wellsphere is poised to surpass WebMD in popularity. Listen in as Jimmy and Dr. Rutledge discuss the differences between the Wellsphere and all the other health sites available today!

• ‘The Secret’ To Discarding Your Weight With Bob Proctor and Melonie Dodaro (Episode 182)

  In today’s episode, listen in as Jimmy interviews Bob Proctor (from The Secret fame) and Melonie Dodaro, co-authors of the new LifeSuccess Perfect Weight program. You’ll find out why your self-image has everything to do with your ability to keep off your lost pounds and why “weight loss” is merely a term that just might be setting you up for failure!

• Dr. Barbara Berkeley Says ‘Refuse to Regain’ (Episode 181)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy talks with Dr. Barbara Berkeley, author of Refuse to Regain!: 12 Tough Rules to Maintain the Body You’ve Earned!, a book of advice for keeping the weight off once you’ve reached your goal weight. Listen in as they discuss Optifast, flaws in the standard medical school curriculum, the government-endorsed Food Pyramid (and the possible forthcoming improvements), her “Primarian” (Paleo-like diet) food plan, and much, much Moore!

• Dr. Steven Gundry Talks About His ‘Diet Evolution’: Part 2 (Episode 180)

  In episode 180, we listen to the conclusion of Jimmy’s fantastic interview with doctor and author Steven L. Gundry. The topics covered in this interview are especially important for anyone on a diet or lifestyle change of any kind, particularly Dr. Gundry’s rather unique perspective on weight loss plateaus. Listen in and don’t miss a single minute!

• Dr. Steven Gundry And His ‘Diet Evolution’: Part 1 (Episode 179)

  In Episode 179, we present part one of Jimmy’s interview with Dr. Steven Gundry. While he’s not necessarily a typical low-carb advocate, he wants the world to know just how unhealthy the “normal” low-fat diet can be! Dr. Gundry advocates a diet low in “bad carbs” and high in vegetable protein. While not a vegan, he does eat a large portion of his foods raw. Listen in for his unique take on reversing heart disease which is based in science and is guaranteed to set Dr. Dean Ornish’s head spinning like a top!

• Meet Dr. Phil’s Nutritionist To The Stars JJ Virgin (Episode 178)

  Today Jimmy interviews Dr. Phil expert JJ Virgin, nutritionist and author of “The Art of Losing It.” JJ, whose celebrity clients include Brandon Routh, the titular star of the blockbuster hit “Superman Returns,” has some rather super interesting nutrition tips to share with you!

• The Effect Of Sleep On Weight, Health And Longevity (Episode 177)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy looks at the effect of the quantity and quality of sleep on weight loss as well as our everyday health. Jimmy went to Pete Bils, a sleep expert at Select Comfort, makers of the Sleep Number Bed and other innovative sleep products and accessories. Listen in for the answers to all of your questions about sleep, weight loss, health and much, much Moore!

• Mark Sisson: A ‘Daily Apple’ Of Primal Nutrition (Episode 176)

  Mark Sisson was a carbo-loading, Olympic-qualifying marathoner in 1980. But after earning a degree in biology, he realized that his training regimen and his training table were doing his body no long-term favors. Fast forward to today and Mark is an advocate for what he refers to as “Primal Nutrition.” Listen in for a killer interview with the fantastically entertaining and informative blogger behind the uber-popular Mark Sisson’s Daily Apple!

• Interview: Bill Kurtis On The Importance Of Grass-Fed Beef (Episode 175)

  After years as a renowned broadcaster for CBS-TV and A&E, Bill Kurtis decided to return to his Kansas roots and begin ranching grass-fed beef through his company The Tallgrass Beef Company. Bill explains why grass fed beef is better than grain fed. Reasons cited include lower amounts of LDL fats, presence of Omega-3 fat, the lack of E. coli bacteria in the gut (and on the meat of) cattle, reduction in antibiotic exposure and more. Listen in for the skinny on healthy, humane tallgrass-fed, prairie-raised Kansas beef!

• Dr. Mary C. Vernon Answers MORE of Your Questions (Episode 174)

  Today we present the conclusion of Jimmy’s two-part interview with DR. MARY C. VERNON. Tune in to hear Dr. Vernon answer more questions posed by the readers at Jimmy’s “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Discussion” forum. THANK YOU for listening!

• Dr. Mary C. Vernon Answers Your Questions (Episode 173)

  Part 1 of a two-part talk with DR. MARY C. VERNON. Tune in to hear Dr. Vernon talk about the role of calorie counting versus satiety in portion moderation, the wrong-headedness of Atkins Nutritionals newfound emphasis on “lean protein and whole grains,” as well as other questions generated by the readers at Jimmy’s “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Discussion” forum.

• An Atkins Teleconference Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek Part 3 (Episode 172)

  Part 3 of 3. Atkins Nutritionals recently held an educational teleconference hosted by Atkins Vice President of Nutrition, Colette Hemowitz, with participation from nationally known independent researchers Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek. During this call Dr. Phinney and Dr. Volek shared an overview of the scientific history of low-carb dieting, recent research and highlights from some of the upcoming studies that continue to support the health benefits related to diets that focus on reduced levels of carbohydrates.

• An Atkins Teleconference Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek Part 2 (Episode 171)

  Part 2 of 3. Atkins Nutritionals recently held an educational teleconference hosted by Atkins Vice President of Nutrition, Colette Hemowitz, with participation from nationally known independent researchers Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek. During this call Dr. Phinney and Dr. Volek shared an overview of the scientific history of low-carb dieting, recent research and highlights from some of the upcoming studies that continue to support the health benefits related to diets that focus on reduced levels of carbohydrates.

• An Atkins Teleconference Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek Part 1 (Episode 170)

  Part 1 of 3. Atkins Nutritionals recently held an educational teleconference hosted by Atkins Vice President of Nutrition, Colette Hemowitz, with participation from nationally known independent researchers Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek. During this call Dr. Phinney and Dr. Volek shared an overview of the scientific history of low-carb dieting, recent research and highlights from some of the upcoming studies that continue to support the health benefits related to diets that focus on reduced levels of carbohydrates.

• David Mendosa Talks Low-Carb and Diabetes (Episode 169)

  Today, Jimmy talks with David Mendosa, a writer on the subject of diabetes whose website has been helping folks since 1995. Listen in as Jimmy and David talk about David’s diagnosis from 1994, his experience as a patient of a previous interview guest Dr. Jeffry Gerber, the diabetes drug Byetta, how finding the effectiveness of low-carb diets on his disease last year revolutionized how he treats his diabetes now, and much, much Moore!

• Are You Going On The 2nd Annual Low-Carb Cruise To Mexico? (Episode 168)

  Listen in to Episode 168 as Jimmy, his wife Christine and cruise director Becky Gandy discuss the upcoming 2nd Annual Low-Carb Cruise! Who’s going? Well, how about Dr. Jonny Bowden, Dr. Eric Westman, Dana Carpender, Jimmy Moore, Judy Barnes Baker, Dr. James E. Carlson, and Jackie Eberstein! Be there or be square!! This will be THE low-carb event of 2009.

• Colette Heimowitz Discusses Changes At Atkins Nutritionals (Episode 167)

  In episode 167, Jimmy follows up with the folks at Atkins Nutritionals regarding the concerns that some listeners have had about the company distancing itself from the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins’ core principles.

• Catching Up With Low-Carb Legend Dr. Jonny Bowden (Episode 166)

  In Episode 166, one of our favorite guests from the past Dr. Jonny Bowden catches up with Jimmy and shares what’s going on with him right now. Listen in as he and Jimmy discuss what Jonny’s been up to lately, including his Diet Boot Camp, His newest book The Healthiest Meals on Earth, his forthcoming appearance at the 2nd Annual Low-Carb Cruise, as well as his thoughts on Dr. Mike Eades’ assertion that calories do count!

• Dr. Keith Berkowitz Answers More Of YOUR Questions On Hypoglycemia (Episode 165)

  In today’s episode, listener favorite Dr. Keith Berkowitz returns for Part 2 of his follow-up interview with Jimmy about reactive hypoglycemia following a low-carb diet. Specifically, Dr. Berkowitz is answering questions submitted by the listeners pertaining to how carbohydrate consumption, metabolism and other factors such as sleep can impact your serum glucose and insulin production.

• Dr. Keith Berkowitz Answers YOUR Questions! (Episode 164)

  Dr. Keith Berkowitz returns for part 1 of a 2-part interview, this time featuring questions submitted by listeners! Listen in as Dr. B talks about low-carb, hypoglycemia and more.

• An Update On The Kimkins Lawsuit With Christin Sherburne (Episode 163)

  In today’s episode, Jimmy talks with Christin Sherburne, former cover-girl and PR representative for Heidi Diaz’s Kimkins diet scheme. Listen in for Christin’s take on the current class action lawsuit against Heidi Diaz, how she came to grips with realizing that her job as the public relations spokesperson for Kimkins was a sham, and how driven she is to now make sure everyone knows about what Kimkins really is and contrasting that with what a healthy diet looks like. Whether you have been following the Kimkins saga or not, this is sure to be an insightful and informative interview that you’re gonna want to hear.

• That’s Zero Carbs For Half-Marathon Runner Charles Washington (Episode 162)

  In Episode 162, Jimmy shares his recent conversation with Charles Washington. Charles is not only a marathon runner and moderator at Jimmy’s Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Discussion forum, but he is also an ardent advocate for a ZERO-carb diet approach! Yowsers!

• Dr. Peter Jo of Bellevue Chiropractic Neurology Part 2 (Episode 161)

  In today’s show, Jimmy finishes his conversation with Nutritionist and Chiropractic Neurologist Dr. Peter Jo of Bellevue Chiropractic Neurology in Bellevue, Washington. Jimmy and Dr. Jo turn their discussion to hormones and their effect on sleep, when exercise may not be advisable, why breakfast is critical (from a hormonal perspective) and much, MUCH Moore!

• Chiropractic Neurologist and Nutritionist Dr. Peter Jo on Carb Control Part 1 (Episode 160)

  In episode 160, Jimmy presents the first part of a discussion with Chiropractic Neurologist and Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Peter Jo. of Bellevue, Washington.

• An Interview With Eric Morrison, The Body Transformer (Episode 159)

  Jimmy brings you a special interview with Eric Morrison, a body builder and trainer who wholly endorses the low-carb way of life. Listen in as Jimmy and Eric talk about Insulin Resistance and its effect on the human body, the modern obsession with caloric restriction, and much, much Moore!

• The Grande Dame Of Low-Carb Cookbooks: Dana Carpender Speaks! (Episode 158)

  Listen in as Low-Carb cooking maven Dana Carpender and Jimmy talk about some recent studies, the efficacy of the natural sweetener stevia, the value of sufficient calories on a low-carb diet, what to do with that terrible artificial sweetener aspartame (or NASTY-tame as Jimmy calls it!), and much, MUCH Moore!

• Cindy Swanson On Dealing With A Diabetes Diagnosis (Episode 157)

  Cindy Swanson, a Christian broadcaster from Illinois, was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. After dealing with her sadness, she was inspired to “take the bull by the horns” and vigorously fight back against her insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The speed with which she has managed to bring her condition under control amazed her doctor, and of course controlling her carbs and exercising more has been a huge part of her success! Listen in as she and Jimmy discuss the reality of dealing with diabetes and much, much Moore!

• Dr. Allan E. Sosin of the Institute For Progressive Medicine (Episode 156)

  Today Jimmy brings you his interview with Dr. Allan E. Sosin, founder and director of the Institute for Progressive Medicine, located in Irvine, California. Dr. Sosin is a board-certified specialist in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology, who supports a naturopathic approach to health management. Listen in as he explains to Jimmy how the healthy low-carb lifestyle is much more sensible approach to handling diabetes and high blood-pressure than the standard multi-pill regimens being hawked by practitioners of the more traditional western medicine.

• Looking For Health Clues With ‘The Diet Detective’ Charles Stuart Platkin (Episode 155)

  In Episode 155, Jimmy shares his microphone with fellow diet and health advocate Charles Stuart Platkin, a longtime public health maven and the unofficial American consumer advocate for dietary affairs! His nationally-syndicated health column appears in newspapers across the country espousing healthy living. While Charles is not explicitly a support of livin’ la vida low-carb, he himself is on a low-carb diet and brought Jimmy on as his official low-carb contributing writer.

• Low-Carb Author And Researcher Cassandra Forsythe (Episode 154)

  In Episode 154, Jimmy has the honor of speaking with low-carb author and researcher Cassandra Forsythe. You may remember Cassandra as being a research assistant to Dr. Jeff Volek and the mentor of former LLVLC interviewee Rebecca Wilhoit.

• The Skinny on Atkins From The Historical Perspective of Jackie Eberstein: Part 2 (Episode 153)

  In Episode 152 Jimmy is proud to present the conclusion of his fascinating two-part interview with Jackie Eberstein, a registered nurse and long-time assistant to the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins from 1974 until his untimely death five years ago. If anyone knows what the Atkins diet is REALLY all about, then it’s Jackie. And you can hear it in her voice as she answers these questions from real people just like you. She shares her own unique insights from 34 years of working in the field of controlled-carb healthcare!

• Atkins Protegé Jackie Eberstein Shares Memories, Insights and Advice: Part 1 (Episode 152)

  n Episode 152 today, Jimmy is proud to present Part one of a remarkable two-part interview with Jackie Eberstein, a registered nurse who is an amazing trove of low-carb insights and information because of her service as an assistant to the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins starting in 1974. She has even co-written with Dr. Mary C. Vernon the official Atkins book on diabetes care and prevention–Atkins’ Diabetes Revolution.

• Week of Weight-Loss Wisdom Part 5: Charlie Hills won’t help you lose weight… or will he? (Episode 151)

  Today Jimmy brings you an interview with humorist and weight-loss author Charlie Hills. Although Charlie is an IT guy by day, by night he is the author of the book “Why Your Last Diet Failed You and How This Book Won’t Help You on Your Next One” as well as the blogs “Back to the Fridge” and “Lord of the Onion Rings”. Although it may seem like his writing is facetious, in the course of this interview, Mr. Hills shares some fairly accurate insights into why people fail on diets and what is the most advantageous mindset to adopt for weight-loss success. And of course, you’ll never guess which diet has given Charlie his greatest success!

• Week of Weight Loss Wisdom: Rebecca Wilhoit Is Super-Charged And Low-Carbed! (Episode 150)

  In Episode 150 today, Jimmy speaks with athlete and low-carb lover Rebecca Wilhoit. She is very passionate about using a healthy low-carb lifestyle to not just control her weight, but to treat her polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) as well. Rebecca has never had a major weight problem, but being diagnosed with PCOS was the wake-up call she needed to find a plan of action for treating it. And livin’ la vida low-carb is PERFECT!

• Week of Weight Loss Wisdom Part 3: Meet Kent ‘Bowulf’ Altena (Episode 149)

  In Episode 149 today, Jimmy talks with popular low-carb Internet personality Bowulf (otherwise known as Kent Altena). Kent started his low-carb journey weighing in at well over 400 pounds (just like Jimmy used to weigh!) and with a major case of sleep apnea. But thanks to the Atkins diet (yes, Kent read Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution), in just 15 months he had shed 200 pounds and was running marathons.

• Week of Weight Loss Wisdom Part 2: Micah McCain of BRAVO’s ‘Workout’ (Episode 148)

  In episode 148, Jimmy interviews Micah McCain, a highly successful contestant from BRAVO TV’s weight-loss reality show “Workout.”

• Week of Weight Loss Wisdom Part 1: Sue Knorr Is In The Zone (Episode 147)

  In Episode 147, Jimmy talks with an amazing woman named Sue Knorr. She has maintained a 100 pound loss for twelve years using Dr. Barry Sears’ lower-carb plan known as The Zone Diet. Sue’s success is not the only thing she has to be proud of, though, as she was also recently chosen to be the official spokesperson for The Zone Diet! Listen in for an overview of the plan along with the thinking behind it and how it is implemented by dieters. Jimmy and Sue also discuss some of Dr. Sears’ groundbreaking studies into the use of highly refined fish oil to reduce inflammation and promote heart health. And don’t miss hearing about the most famous Zone dieter of all–Manuel Uribe who used to weigh 1230 pounds as “The World’s Fattest Man,” but has lost an astounding 500 pounds and counting.

• Genocide? You Decide! The James Carlson Interview Part 2 (Episode 146)

  Part 2 of the James Carlson interview has Jimmy presenting him with an amazing list of health conditions that low-carb is an ideal treatment for and is included in his book Genocide, looking at the importance of STAYING ON low-carb throughout your pregnancy and for nursing mothers, and continuing to lament and shake their heads at the sorry state of nutritional awareness by medical doctors in modern society.

• Are We Witnessing A Dietary Genocide? Dr. James Carlson Thinks So! (Episode 145)

  Jimmy presents Dr. Carlson in part one of this very special two-part interview.

  James Carlson is a modern day renaissance man with credentials above reproach–he’s a doctor, lawyer, economist, biochemist, and cellular physiologist–so he’s more than qualified to speak about health and nutrition from virtually every angle conceivable! And boy does he have some choice words to say about the current recommendations of a high-carb, low-fat diet for bringing about weight loss and supposed improvements in health. Dr. Carlson describes what the medical profession is doing to patients as a “genocide” and he doesn’t use that term lightly.

• Dr. Keith Berkowitz On The Forgotten Blood Sugar Disorder: Hypoglycemia (Episode 144)

  In Episode 144, Jimmy speaks directly with a former associate of the late Dr. Robert Atkins named Dr. Keith Berkowitz. He has recently become very interested in the theoretical connections between carbohydrate restriction and the blood sugar condition known as hypoglycemia. Is it possible that long-term low-carbing can lead to a form of reactive hypoglycemia that will require you to change the way you are livin’ la vida low-carb? Dr. Berkowitz thinks so and will talk about and offer his practical solutions for based on what he has seen in his own patients over the past few years.

• Interview: Per Wikholm Shares About Low-Carb Sweeping Sweden (Episode 143)

  Molecular Biologist and Low-Carber Per Wikholm disusses recent changes in Sweden due to Dr. Annika Dahlkvist and her brave stance against the government’s status quo.

• Interview: Cracking The Metabolic Code With Dr. Jim LaValle (Episode 142)

  In Episode 142, Jimmy interviews the very knowledgeable and well-spoken Dr. Jim LaValle, a specialist in nutrition, pharmacopoeia, and natural medicine. Dr. LaValle sincerely wants people to know that the donuts and Lipitor that drug reps from companies like Pfizer and Merck pass around when visiting your doctor’s office are both equally bad for you, and that a healthy, low-carb way of eating can fix many of the maladies that statins and other obesity-related drugs can cause.

• Jimmy and Christine Interview Fertility and Nutrition Expert Dr. Julie Kahn (Episode 141)

  Today we bring you their interview with Dr. Julie Kahn, a fertility specialist with iProgressiveMed who has a particular interest in diet as it relates to conception and they stay very up-to-date with the latest research into the pro-fertility diet for both men and women.

• Jimmy Moore’s Interview With Journalist And Author Gary Taubes Part 2 (Episode 140)

  In this episode, Gary Taubes continues the discussion of his book, including how much he initially hated the title Good Calories, Bad Calories for his book until his wife convinced him otherwise, the impact of carbohydrate calories on weight, the change of heart that Dr. Andrew Weil has had regarding low-carb, the theories espoused by low-fat diet guru Dr. Dean Ornish, and what can be done to influence the health authorities about the positive impact of low-carb living.

• An Interview With ‘Good Calories Bad Calories’ Author Gary Taubes Part 1 (Episode 139)

  Part 1 of Jimmy’s interview with New York Times journalist and bestselling author Gary Taubes! In September 2007, Gary published the book-length version of his work based upon years of research into the carbohydrate connection to diet and health problems. This work began in his groundbreaking 2002 op-ed piece on the subject of the healthy low carb lifestyle entitled “What If It’s All Been A Big Fat Lie?” Listen in as Jimmy asks Gary Taubes the questions sent in by his blog readers and podcast listeners!

• Jennette Fulda Talks About Her ‘Half-Assed’ Diet (Episode 138)

  In episode 138, our host Jimmy has the pleasure of interviewing brand new author and prominent weight loss blogger Jennette Fulda about her new book. After losing over 200 pounds on the South Beach diet and exercise, Jennette has become a very popular voice in the world of diet blogging (or the “Fatosphere” as she calls it!) and shares her life experience in her new book Half Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir.

• Going On ‘My Big Fat Diet’ With Mary Bissell and Dr. Jay Wortman (Episode 137)

  In Episode 137, Jimmy is proud to present two fantastic interviews about the documentary My Big Fat Diet. This film is an amazing chronicle of Dr. Jay Wortman and his effort to treat the health problems of an entire First Nation village by convincing them to embrace the diet of their ancestors. In the first segment, Jimmy talks with the documentary’s producer Mary Bissell, followed by a second segment with Dr. Wortman himself.

• A Talk With Professor Richard Feinman: Part 2 (Episode 136)

  In Episode 136, our host Jimmy returns again to Dr. Richard D. Feinman, renowned professor of cellular biology and editor-in-chief of the scientific journal Nutrition & Metabolism. This is the conclusion of his two-part interview with Dr. Feinman from the recent American Society of Bariatric Physicians/Nutrition & Metabolism conference in Phoenix, Arizona last month.

• Jimmy Interviews Professor Richard Feinman: Part 1 (Episode 135)

  In Episode 135 we present part one of Jimmy Moore’s 2-part interview with Dr. Richard D. Feinman who is one of the nation’s foremost leaders in the field of metabolic and nutritional research and a professor of biochemistry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York as well as the editor-in-chief of the scientific journal Nutrition & Metabolism.

• Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades Podcast Interview Part 2 (Episode 134)

  In Episode 134 of “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,” our host Jimmy presents the conclusion of his two-part interview with Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades. Listen in to hear them discuss their new book and products they are involved with, recent developments in diabetes management, the effects of a Slow-Burn exercise regimen, misleading news headlines about research, and more!

• Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades Podcast Interview Part 1 (Episode 133)

  In Episode 133 (and again with Episode 134 coming up later this week) of “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore,” our host Jimmy presents a brand new interview with our old low-carb friends, Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades. Listen in to hear them discuss their new book and products they are involved with, recent developments in diabetes management, the effects of a Slow-Burn exercise regimen, misleading news headlines about research, and more!

• Could Your Obesity And Declining Health Be Caused By Fungus? (Episode 132)

  In episode 132, our host Jimmy talks with TV health personality and fungal infection expert Doug Kaufmann. Doug has a fascinating take on why Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb works so well for both weight loss and general health improvement: It’s because carbs feed the parasitic fungi that many of us live with…undiagnosed! [EWWWWW!] Doug makes some rather compelling arguments for why and how fungus accounts for disorders such as high blood pressure, cancer and so much more!

• Is Low-Carb Weight Loss Sustainable Over The Long Run? (Episode 131)

  In Episode 131, our host Jimmy presents the first of a series of interviews with some rather fascinating people discussing the low-carb lifestyle, starting specifically with one who has concerns over the long-term sustainability of being on a low-carb diet–Dr. Yoni Freedhoff. Jimmy gets Dr. Freedhoff to answer the question “Is low-carb weight loss sustainable over the long term?” Listen in for Dr. Freedhoff’s opinion about that question and much, much Moore!

• Karly Pitman Part 2: Sugar Withdrawal Won’t Last, So Be Strong! (Episode 130)

  In this concluding session, Karly relates the difference between sugar withdrawal and living sugar-free to the difference between labor pains and the joy of being a parent. Listen in for more of her insights into becoming a healthier person and how that in turn lets you help those you love and the world around you!

• Karly Pitman Wants You To Take Care Of Yourself First (Episode 129)

  In episodes 129 and 130, our host Jimmy shares an inspiring interview with Karly Pitman, the author of Overcoming Sugar Addiction: How to Kick Your Sugar Habit, Conquer Food Cravings, Stabilize Your Mood, and Lose Weight. Karly strongly believes that in order to help others, you must first take care of yourself–and kicking your sugar habit is one of the most important things you can do for your health and well-being! That’s right in line with the message of livin’ la vida low-carb, so we hope you enjoy Part 1 and remember to check out the conclusion in episode 130.

• More Of Kat James On Low-Carbing For Fitness and Beauty (Episode 128)

  Listen in to Part 2 of Jimmy’s interview with beauty specialist and dedicated low-carber Kat James today for more discussions of how your diet affects not only your physical well-being and body-shape, but the quality of your skin and overall appearance as well!

• Kat James Recommends Low-Carb For Beauty and Health (Episode 127)

  Part 1 of Jimmy’s interview with Kat James, the renowned beauty specialist to the Hollywood stars who has worked for Maybelline, Max Factor and Revlon and has done makeup for some of the world’s top supermodels as well.

  After suffering from the effects of premature aging and liver disease, Kat spent a lot of time researching dietary approaches to restoring and rejuvenating physical appearance and overall health. In the end she found that a controlled-carb program without sugar or grains works wonders. Listen in to Part One today for discussions of all that plus how low-carbing affects leptin levels in the body and the effect of leptin depletion.

• Low-Carbing in Denver With Dr. Jeffry Gerber (Episode 126)

  Listen in to Episode 126 today as our host Jimmy talks with one of Denver, Colorado’s best and brightest physicians named Dr. Jeffry Gerber as they look at serious health concerns such as elevated triglycerides, questionable government nutrition policy, the lack of in-depth nutrition curriculum at medical schools, and the importance of the glycemic index. Dr. Gerber is obviously as smart as a whip and gave an interview that you won’t want to miss!

• Phoenix Gilman Says ‘Diet Failure’ Isn’t Your Fault, Shares How To Succeed (Episode 125)

  it is a profound pleasure to present Jimmy’s in-depth interview with fitness specialist Phoenix Gilman, who explains how making simple changes and implementing moderate exercise can really make all the difference in your weight loss success; that any “diet failure” you may have experienced in the past is not necessarily your fault; and what carbohydrates she recommends eating and avoiding for looking fit and fab into your 50s and beyond!

• Catch the Enthusiasm of Diet and Fitness Champion Nicki Anderson (Episode 124)

  Today, our host Jimmy has a fantastic and fun interview with personal trainer, motivator and highly-inspiring author Nicki Anderson. As the Proprietor of Reality Fitness in Napierville, Illinois, Nicki has been helping people become healthier and happier since 1993. But her views on what constitutes healthy nutrition have evolved over the past couple of years and she’s proud to promulgate the low-carb lifestyle thanks to a couple of very familiar books in the low-carb community–Life Without Bread and Good Calories, Bad Calories. And don’t forget to check out her awesome weekly newsletter called “Happy Monday.” ENJOY and let us know what you think about Nicki Anderson!

• Interview: AmyB Speaks Out On The Kimkins Debacle (Episode 123)

  Today, our host Jimmy has an intriguing interview with blogger AmyB, a former (twice banned!) member of the fraudulent Kimkins diet web site. Amy was a hold-out at the site long after many saw the handwriting on the wall–that Heidi Diaz, aka “Kimmer”, was a fraud. Eventually, though, there came a breaking point and Amy couldn’t hold her tongue any longer.

• Nutritionista Monica Reinagel Has Tools For You! Part 2 of 2 (Episode 122)

  In Episode 122, our host Jimmy continues his fascinating interview with licensed nutritionist and professional blogger Monica Reinagel. In today’s show Monica has some great tools to share, including a nutrient search tool at NutritionData.com and custom recipe searches for low-carb meals courtesy of her sister-site Epicurious.com. Additionally, she and Jimmy look at the FDA’s doomed search for the “one perfect diet for all people” and how that ill-serves people suffering from obesity.

• Monica Reinagel: An Interview With A Low-Carb Friendly Nutritionist Part 1 of 2 (Episode 121)

  Part 1 of Jimmy’s two-part interview with Monica Reinagel, M.S., C.N.S. Monica is a licensed nutritionist and an author who maintains the fantastic blog at NutritionData.com. Monica has looked at a lot of research and has some pretty positive things to say about Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb! In this interview Monica and Jimmy discuss: Why studies about “red meat” may be too vague to be useful; What fats can be good for prostate health? Are all proteins created equal? Why are berries are so famously low on the glycemic index?

• Interview: Former NFL Pro-Bowl Guard Mark Schlereth (Episode 120)

  In Episode 120, our host Jimmy was privileged to have the opportunity to interview a highly versatile renaissance man named Mark Schlereth. Mark began his professional life as one of the most feared beefy 300-pound offensive lineman in the NFL where strict weight requirements forced him to pack on as many pounds as he possibly could–or else risk some rather heavy fines! After a highly successful career playing for the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos for 12 seasons and winning 3 momentous Super Bowl rings, he has since moved on to a new phase in his life where his family and new television career have taken off.

• The Unmistakable Cultural Influence of McDonald’s (Episode 119)

  In today’s episode, our host Jimmy takes a look at the marketing juggernaut of fast food giant McDonald’s and the latest research on their mega-media-indoctrination of children. What kind of power does this corporation have over our kids? Try this: a McDonald’s logo makes kids think that even carrots taste better–and Mickey D’s doesn’t even sell carrots!

• Jimmy Moore’s Interview With Dr. Dean Ornish–The Conclusion: Part 4 of 4 (Episode 118)

  Wrapping it all up in Episode 118, Jimmy continues his debate with Dr. Ornish over his latest book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. Dr. Ornish claims he is trying to “get past” the debate over low-carb versus low-fat. Is this a case of “Let’s stop arguing and just agree that I’m right?” YOU be the judge!

• Is Dean Ornish’s ‘Spectrum’ Just the Same Old Song and Dance?: Part 3 of 4 (Episode 117)

  In episode 117 (part 3 of 4), our host Jimmy Moore continues his debate with Dr. Ornish as they discuss his new book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. Is it really a break from low-carb versus low-fat (as Dr. Ornish wants you to believe) or is it the “same-old-same-old” wrapped up in a new cover? Listen in as our Jimmy and Dr. Ornish discuss low-glycemic fruits and non-starchy vegetables and how pervasive sodium intolerance really is.

• Dr. Dean Ornish In The Lion’s Den: Part 2 of 4 (Episode 116)

  Today, in part 2 of a 4 part interview, Jimmy continues his debate with Dr. Ornish as they discuss his new book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. Listen in as our host Jimmy and Dr. Ornish discuss the differences between the Ornish diet plan and a low-carb approach, areas of common ground that may (or may not) be shared by low-carbers and low-fatties, and the ever-increasing mound of studies that continue to vindicate those who opt for Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb!

• Dr. Dean Ornish and Jimmy Moore Go Head-To-Head: Part 1 of 4 (Episode 115)

  Over the next 4 episodes we will be presenting Jimmy’s exclusive four-part interview with low-fat diet guru Dr. Dean Ornish. Jimmy previously interviewed Dr. Ornish in 2006 where they discussed some common ground between his diet plan and a low-carb nutritional approach. Since then, the good doctor has released a new book on the subject entitled The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health.

• Dr. Jonny Bowden On Inflammation, Cholesterol and More! Part 2 (Episode 114)

  Today our host Jimmy Moore finishes up his 2-part interview with low-carb/low-sugar author Jonny Bowden, PhD. Dr. Bowden has a lot of excellent ideas he discusses in this segment of the interview, including: the effect of low-carb diets on cholesterol; the negative impact of inflammation on blood pressure and the causes of inflammation; a product called Satiatrim (Jimmy says it makes a great protein smoothie!); and his latest book, The Most Effective Natural Cures On Earth. Tune in for all this and much, MUCH Moore!

• Dr. Jonny Bowden Talks About Natural Cures Part 1 (Episode 113)

  In Episode 113, we are proud to present Part 1 of our host Jimmy’s interview with the immensely (and deservedly so!) popular low-carb/low-sugar author Dr. Jonny Bowden. Please be sure to check out episode 114 for the concluding Part 2 of this fantastic conversation about his new book The Most Effective Natural Cures On Earth.

• A Healthy Or An Unhealthy Lifestyle Change–It’s YOUR Choice! (Episode 112)

  In today’s show, our host Jimmy Moore looks at the latest research from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) asserting that those who are eating an unhealthy diet tend to eat the same kinds of foods without regard to their economic status. That’s right, rich and poor alike are eating the exact same sugary, breaded-and-fried crud. This completely flies in the face of the popular assumptions that poverty has a unique effect in creating poor dietary habits or conversely that obesity is caused by “affluenza.” What’s Jimmy’s take away message on this? Simply that eating poorly is a lifestyle choice made by individuals–exactly the same as eating healthy foods is.

• Interview: CNN’s ‘Fit Nation’ Weight Loss Poster Boy, Phill Novak (Episode 111)

  Jimmy presents his recent interview with low-carb weight loss success story Phill Novak. Phill lost 192 pounds on his own homemade version of a low-carb diet with a regular exercise routine. Phill became a beloved icon for weight loss after he was profiled on CNN’s Fit Nation, but the story failed to get into what Phill actually ate to lose all the weight. Never fear, Jimmy Moore is here to get to the bottom of the rest of the story!

• Don’t Forget To Enjoy The Ride When You’re Losing Weight! (Episode 110)

  In today’s episode, our host Jimmy discusses the way our expectations can completely sabotage us on our personal weight loss journey. The ever-practical and always-on-point Mr. Moore advises us to be sure to stop along the way and enjoy the process, because to truly succeed, we should be in this for the long haul! Another “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show” instant classic!

• NEVER Let Anyone Tell You What You Can’t Do! (Episode 109)

  When taking a journey to lose weight and get healthy, it is sadly common to run into negative people who undermine your self-confidence by insinuating or even saying straight out that you will NOT succeed, or worse yet, that you CANNOT succeed. How many would-be weight loss success stories have been discouraged from even trying before they even start? Well, our host Jimmy had a personal life experience very much like that when he was in the 8th grade and he’d like to share an awesome story of how rebelling against that bad advice has lead to the rewarding career he enjoys today!

• The Unbelievable 400-Pound Weight Loss Success Of David E. Smith (Episode 108)

  In today’s episode, our host Jimmy takes a look at the amazing weight loss success story of a former 630-pound man named David E. Smith, whose amazing weight loss story has been all over the Internet and television in recent months. David lost over 400 pounds using a system of moderate exercise and the STAX nutrition system, a low-carb/moderate-fat diet plan designed by his personal trainer Chris Powell.

• Exclusive Interview: Dr. Annika Dahlqvist Gets Swedish Government To Promote Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb! (Episode 107)

  In today’s episode, our host Jimmy interviews courageous Swedish doctor Annika Dahlqvist, who quite literally put her career on the line to advocate a low-carb diet in Sweden because she believed so strongly that it was best for her patients. In the end, the government investigation in Sweden spurred on by Annika’s personal experience and insistence on the health benefits of livin’ la vida low-carb found that a low-carb, high-fat diet (LCHF) is just as valid as a low-fat approach. The Swedish government now promotes low-carb alongside low-fat in their official health guidelines! Way to go Dr. Dahlqvist!

• Interview With The Biggest Loser Bill Germanakos, Part 2 (Episode 106)

  Part 2 of Jimmy’s discussion with Bill Germanakos! He’s one amazing fella and I think you’ll agree he has a lot to say about the subject of diet and health. Bill discusses the role carbohydrate-control played in his weight loss, the enormous importance of resistance training and its optimal ratio compared to cardiovascular exercise, the inherent dangers of drinking soda (and our host Jimmy confesses to Bill how much sugary soda he used to drink!), as well as his potential plans for the future. Fans of “The Biggest Loser” will NOT want to miss the conclusion of this interview with Bill Germanakos!

• Interview With The Biggest Loser Bill Germanakos, Part 1 (Episode 105)

  We are pleased to present to you in both podcast shows this week an interview that Jimmy conducted with a man who lost 49.1 percent of his body weight right before your very eyes and won $250,000 in the bargain! We’re speaking, of course, about the winner from Season 4 of the hit NBC-TV weight loss reality show The Biggest Loser: Bill Germanakos. Listen in to get the skinny on this incredible man’s amazing feat!

• You Should NEVER Get Hungry On Your Low-Carb Lifestyle (Episode 104)

  Jimmy fields a question from a listener (as he is always glad to do! ) who has been having trouble with hunger on her “high-protein” diet. Listen in to hear Jimmy’s great advice to her about staying on plan by following the low-carb program of your choice and eating the low-carb foods that give you that wonderfully satiated feeling.

• If You Need To Lose Weight, Don’t Think About Weight Loss (Episode 103)

  Say, have you ever wondered, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” Well today’s episode may not answer that question, but be prepared as Swami Jimmy Moore, the Guru of Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb unleashes this mind-blowing bit of Zen wisdom: To lose weight, DON’T think about weight loss! Say What?? Yeppers, it’s all true! Just listen in and you will hear this ancient weight loss secret from the Far East (er, actually the South, as in South Carolina where Jimmy lives!). It’s an instant classic that you won’t want to miss.

• Even After Weight Loss, You’ll Need To Stay Focused (Episode 102)

  Listen in today as our host Jimmy goes into confessional mode about his own weight management experience to help inspire you to stay on track in your own quest for optimal health. In response to a reader’s e-mail, he gives some of his trademark encouraging and supportive advice for continuing and maintaining your low-carb weight loss for a lifetime! Prepare to get motivated and inspired by Mr. Low-Carb himself!

• Resolution Success and the Evils of Sugar (Episode 101)

  In segment 1 of today’s show Jimmy reflects on that year, what his temptations were, and how he overcame them. He includes how his weight loss success has also transformed his career by giving him a platform to make his low-carb enthusiasm into a thriving business. In Segment 2, Jimmy shares the Top 10 Reasons why sugar will destroy your health. Not just sugar, mind you, but all its derivative cousins like HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup), too!

• Yeppers! Celebrating Our Hundredth Episode (Episode 100)

  Welcome to the ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE of the Internet’s most popular low-carb podcast, “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show With Jimmy Moore!” Wow, how did that happen? Where did the time go??

• A Personal Look At Gastric Bypass Surgery (Episode 99)

  In Episode 99, our host Jimmy Moore takes a look at a popular alternative to weight loss through diet and exercise: gastric bypass surgery. Jimmy didn’t have to look very far to find someone intimately familiar with this operation – his mom, Judiann!

• Magazines For Low-Carb… Where Are They? (Episode 98)

  Today, our host Jimmy Moore takes a look at the past, present and future of magazines supportive of a healthy, carb-controlled diet. Where are they and will we ever see other low-carb magazine in the future?

• Inside the Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet (Episode 97)

  In Episode 97, our host Jimmy takes a look at The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet by Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller. This book advocates controlled binging each day! Oh my goodness… What will people say about such a controversial diet? Add your voice to the conversation in the comments section!

• The Dr. Ornish Interview Part 2: Twenty Common Values (Episode 96)

  In addition to the conclusion of his cell-phone interview with Dr. Ornish, Jimmy also offers a list of twenty common values shared by low-carb diet advocates and the good doctor as well. WHAT?! Do you think there isn’t a single thing people who are livin’ la vida low-carb can agree with Dr. Dean Ornish about? Think again!

• Jimmy Moore Interviews Dr. Dean Ornish, Part 1 (Episode 95)

  Today (and coming up in episode 95, as well) we have a rare treat: an audio interview with the man many consider the king of the low-fat diet gurus–Dr. Dean Ornish. As it turns out, Dr. Ornish really doesn’t like to focus on the low-fat label and is more interested in telling Jimmy why he’s misunderstood. You’ll be interested in how much some of his plans have in common with the Atkins approach. Well…from his perspective, anyway.

• Heidi Diaz: Don’t Let The Door Hit Ya! (Episode 94)

  In today’s episode, our host Jimmy takes a chronological look at the events — and the seemingly unlimited lies — that lead up to the collapse of Heidi “Kimmer” Diaz’s credibility as a “Diet Guru.” If you don’t know the full story, there are some very interesting recent developments involving Heidi’s own family and the ownership of the Kimkins web site itself.

• The Bad Fat Brothers Need a Spanking (Episode 93)

  Jimmy introduces you to the perfectly awful team of Sat and Trans–aka The Bad Fat Brothers. Have you seen or heard them yet? They are a pair of cartoon characters that parade a long list of foods guaranteed to stop your heart dead in its tracks – mostly very high-carb foods – and then tell you that the fats in these dishes are what makes them deadly! Um, isn’t the main ingredient in a “loaded baked potato” a potato…with tons of carbohydrates? Isn’t the main ingredient in a donut, errrrrr, dough?! Listen in as Jimmy serves up a healthy, steaming portion of public scorn for this incredibly shallow propaganda campaign from the American Heart Association!

• Low-Carb For Mental Health and Jimmy Interviews Kimkins Founder Again…Er, Sort Of (Episode 92)

  Today’s episode is in two parts. First, our host Jimmy and his lovely wife Christine discuss a reader’s question about the use of carbohydrate-restriction to overcome such mental health concerns as OCD (Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder), Depression and Anxiety Attacks. Then, Jimmy follows up with Heidi “Kimmer” Diaz, attempting to ask questions about a recent KTLA-TV exposé on her diet and her allegedly current morbid obesity. Does she have any answers? Will she even acknowledge that she knows who Jimmy Moore is? Listen in for the straight poop right from the horse’s mouth! You’re not gonna believe this until you hear it!

• Imagine a World Where Carbs are Evil and Fat is Respected By The FDA (Episode 91)

  Jimmy Moore asks you to envision a utopian society in the far-off future where the government and self-appointed diet and health “experts” demonize carbohydrates and encourage a healthy, balanced diet with ample fats! Could this actually come to pass? We think so, but it will be a blessing if we live long enough to see it! Listen in for Jimmy’s take on the future of nutritional recommendations.

• A Psychotic Ramble About The True Meaning of Obesity (Episode 90)

  Listen in while Jimmy dissects this letter from a sad “former fat man” who felt compelled to share his rather odd opinions about being obese. It is full of anger, self-hate, bad humor, accusations, philosophy, semantic and linguistic critiques, disappointment, and rudeness. In the end, the writer seems to be using Jimmy as a Freudian surrogate punching bag for his own issues. See how well our host does in rebutting this insane, psychotic ramble. It’s fun, fun, fun for the entire family!

• Incremental Goals: The Super Secret For Weight Loss Success (Episode 89)

  Listen in for a bit of silliness with a lot of wisdom and great advice at its heart in today’s installment on the benefits of employing incremental weight loss goals on your way to weight loss success. If you haven’t tried this technique before, it may be just the ticket you need to keep on track and motivated as you shed the pounds and get healthy!

• Ready To Join The Calorie Restriction Society? We Hope Not! (Episode 88)

  Today, in Episode 88, our host Jimmy once again tackles the concept of low-calorie, low-fat, low-enthusiasm, low-energy, low-pleasure diets so often foisted upon us by the mainstream media and those few remaining doctors who have yet to hop on the clue-train. The latest suspects are the “Calorie Restriction Society” and their insistence that you should keep lowering and lowering your caloric intake for the sake of health. UGH!

• Staying The Course Through Those Inevitable Upswings (Episode 87)

  Jimmy takes a look at why you should never panic when (that’s right, he said WHEN!) you encounter an unexpected weight gain in the course of your low-carb weight loss experience. As he says in this episode, Jimmy has never met anyone this hasn’t happened to–especially those who have lost significant amounts of weight. Far from being a harbinger of inevitable failure, these slight weight gains are just a simple roadblock that can be overcome in as little as two weeks and a reminder to you that this is a lifelong journey to better health. Listen in today for all the skinny on this important subject from someone who’s been there!

• Jimmy Moore Rebuts Lia Huber’s Weight Loss ‘Myths’ (Episode 86)

  Jimmy takes a closer look at Health.com columnist Lia Huber and her claim that carb-restriction as a good way to lose weight is a myth! Riiiiiiightt! What is she thinking? Has she never heard of Jimmy Moore? Well, she has now! Tune in to hear Jimmy tear apart her flawed article based on a poor understanding of the proven facts behind a healthy low-carb lifestyle!

• Should Christians Ask God For Weight Loss Help? (Episode 85)

  Jimmy Moore looks at the role faith can play in overcoming the struggles involved in weight loss. Belief in God, like dieting, requires a leap of faith. And that faith can become a source of strength in overcoming the obstacles in your life. Why not ask God to “hold your hand” while you walk the path of Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb?

• Low-Carb and Fertility: Dr. Gil Wilshire, MD, FACOG (Episode 84)

  Jimmy Moore brings us an interview with fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Gil Wilshire. Yes, if his last name sounds familiar, he also just happens to be the husband of one of the most popular low-carb bloggers on the planet–Regina Wilshire. How cool is that? Listen in as Jimmy asks some very interesting and thought-provoking questions for Dr. Wilshire as they discuss the relationship between livin’ la vida low-carb, obesity, PCOS and fertility! If you’ve struggled to have children, then this is a podcast you WON’T want to miss! ENJOY!

• The Unique Role of Carbohydrates in a Low-Carb Diet (Episode 83)

  Outside the world of low-carb living, carbohydrates are often maligned, frequently ignored and almost universally shunned by the media and those self-proclaimed “experts” who think they know what this way of eating is all about. But the truth is that on most low-carb plans, there are some carbs that play important roles and should obviously be a regular part of your regular low-carb routine. Listen in for our host Jimmy’s thoughts on the benefits of consuming carbohydrates! This one’s a keeper!

• Metabolism: A Child Wants To Know And A Student Has The Answer (Episode 82)

  Recently a grade school child wrote to her local newspaper in Binghamton, New York with an excellent (although oddly worded) health question about metabolism. The paper asked Lina Begdache, a local Binghamton University Phd doctoral student, to tackle the question. How did she do? Our host Jimmy gives her high marks, indeed! Listen in to hear this excellent query and Lina’s great answer that would make Dr. Atkins proud!

• Come Boom Or Bust, Low-Carb Will Always Survive (Episode 81)

  Jimmy has some advice for those times when people tell you that “low-carb diets are so 2002.” Listen in to hear why despite the supposed “bust” that many of the low-carb products and businesses went through, Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb is still as vital in 2007 as it ever was! Whether you look at the original 1970’s Atkins plan or go back to the 19th century low-carb diet promoted by William Banting, low-carb living is always gonna be with us!

• Jimmy Dissects Blogger’s Disses Against Dieting (Episode 80)

  Today, our host Jimmy picks apart the anti-weight loss rantings of the blogger known as “Ampersand.” He has come up with three theories why dieting for weight loss is for the birds, but we have the facts that show he’s the quack! Listen in for Jimmy’s thoughtful rebuttal.

• Singin’ Dem Down and Dirty Ol’ Low-Carb Induction Blues (Episode 79)

  Them bad old Induction blues. Have you been there? Well, don’t think it’s just you because most of us have! Don’t let a few rough days at the beginning of low-carb Induction scare you off. As Jimmy will show us in today’s show, it’s just a sign that increased energy is on the way–quite possibly the most energy you’ve ever had!

• The Role of the Obese In 21st Century Hollywood (Episode 78)

  Today, our host Jimmy looks at the two-sided issue of the depiction of obesity in Hollywood films. While it is a good thing (from our perspective) that movies are more comfortable having overweight protagonists, there is a decidedly dark side, too. Oftentimes, these roles go to svelte actors in “fat suits.” Then, the way these characters are depicted on screen plays right in to asinine stereotypes (fat people are jolly, goofy, effeminate…take your pick). Put those two factors together, and it’s starting to look kinda like a fatty-fatty-two-by-four minstrel show.

• Connie Bennett’s ‘Stop SUGAR SHOCK!’ Interview With Jimmy Moore (Episode 77)

  Join us as we take a look at our friend Connie Bennett’s new streaming radio show, Stop Sugar Shock! And who is the very first guest on this great new show? Well, our host Jimmy just couldn’t resist a chance to visit Connie and wish her well! Listen in as we re-broadcast their discussion on carbs, sugars and the realities of losing weight and staying strong while livin’ la vida low-carb!

• The Lost ASBP Interview: Dr. Allen Rader (Episode 76)

  In the Spring a few months back, Jimmy attended the regional American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) conference in Nashville, TN and interviewed tons of low-carb-savvy bariatric doctors. One of these extremely educated bariatric physicians Jimmy spoke with was Dr. Allen Rader from Medical Bariatrics in Idaho. Jimmy was extremely impressed by Dr. Rader’s unique approach to visualizing carbs, why he avoids use the phrase “falling off the wagon” with his patients, and how a person’s commitment to weight loss is more important than the speed at which they lose. This one’s a real low-carb treat for you indeed!

• Jimmy Moore and Jonny Bowden: Two Low-Carb Masters Compare Notes (Episode 75)

  Today we are proud to offer a rebroadcast of a great interview that happened last week between our host Jimmy and low-carbist expertus extrordinaire Dr. Jonny Bowden. This interview originally appeared LIVE on his “Your Body, Your Health, Your Life” show on TotalHealthRadio.com on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, but he was kind enough to give us permission to place it here as well.

• Incomplete Low-Carb Research Leads To Misleading Headlines (Episode 74)

  Today our host Jimmy looks at how some admittedly incomplete research was prominently featured in the media simply to get a negative headline about the low-carb lifestyle and specifically the Atkins diet as it relates to heart health. Hmm, where have we seen THAT before? Because the so-called research reported preliminary results that were pro-low-fat and anti-low-carb, Jimmy cites two other prominent studies which totally debunk the whole affair and send it unraveling fast! Nothing beats sensationalism like the cold hard facts and that’s what you get in Episode 74.

• Donuts: Let’s Just Say You Don’t Need ‘Em (Episode 73)

  Today, our host Jimmy takes a look at those little hoops of pure evil–aka donuts–and the merchants of death who are peddling them! A little over the top, you say? Well, when one prominent Krispy Kreme franchisee decided to make a marketing target out of of weak-willed dieters, then that seems awful low to us! Let Mr. Jimmy tell you all about it as only he can!

• Jimmy Moore’s Interview With Kimmer From Kimkins: Parts 3, 4 and 5 (Episode 72)

  Jimmy’s five-part conversation with Kimmer of the now-infamous Kimkins diet has been one of the most popular podcast topics we’ve ever covered here. Quite literally, people on all sides of this issue have seen their arguments validated by what they have or have not heard from Kimmer so far in the interview. And this debate has spilled over heavily into the comments section of each of the last two shows. Because of that, Jimmy has decided that we should accelerate the pace a bit and run the three remaining segments in Episode 72 today. In other words, we’re gonna get to the REALLY juicy parts now.

  Jimmy asks Kimmer the really tough questions like:
  Who are Heidi Diaz and Kim Drake?
  Were there fake before and after success story photos?
  Did she blow off meeting with Woman’s World cover girl Christin?
  Also, see all the other assumed names Kimmer has written under.

• Jimmy Moore’s Interview With Kimmer From Kimkins: Part 2 (Episode 71)

  The second installment of an in-depth five-part interview (totaling over an HOUR of raw interview time) where Kimmer answers EVERY single question that all of YOU submitted for Jimmy to ask her.

  Whether you are a Kimmer Lover or a Kimmer Hater, you will find plenty to chew on here as she presents her vision of a healthy low-carb diet in her own voice.

  A few of the topics covered in this episode:
  Should pregnant women be on Kimkins?
  Should a teenager go on Kimkins?
  How many calories does Kimmer eat daily?

  UPDATE: Much of what Heidi “Kimmer” Diaz says here has been shown to be untrue and/or counter to what she advised her members.

• Jimmy Moore’s Interview With Kimmer From Kimkins: Part 1 (Episode 70)

  Kimmer, the flesh and blood person behind the Kimkins diet juggernaut, is giving her first ever live interview! Wouldn’t you know our host Jimmy Moore would be the one to land it?! Jimmy is very pleased to be bringing you this in-depth five-part interview (totaling over an HOUR of pure interview time) where Kimmer answers EVERY question that all of YOU submitted!

  UPDATE: Much of what Heidi “Kimmer” Diaz says here has been shown to be untrue and/or counter to what she advised her members.

• The Storm Over Kimmer and The Kimkins Diet (Episode 69)

  In today’s show, our host Jimmy takes on the challenge of addressing the recent strong opposition that a vocal minority has directed against Kimmer, the creator of the Kimkins diet. Questions have swirled about who she is and whether her diet is a bona fide fraud. Eventually, these folks were shown to be correct–Kimmer was a fraud. At the time of this episode, there was little, if any direct and conclusive evidence that Heidi Diaz was running a huge con at Kimkins.com.

• Christine Moore Embraces Low-Carb–And Jimmy, Too! (Episode 68)

  Welcome to the super-spiffy 68th episode of the Internet’s most popular low-carb podcast, “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show With Jimmy and Christine Moore!” Say what?! That’s right, our host Jimmy’s charming bride of 12 years (no, that’s not her age!) joins us today for an informative and touchingly sweet episode full of discussion about competition, cramping, cholesterol and Jimmy’s woeful ignorance of women’s clothing sizes!

• Trying Out Dr. Mike Eades’ Intermittent Fasting Concept (Episode 67)

  Last September, low-carb expert Dr. Mike Eades (co-author of Protein Power) wrote about a new dietary idea he and his wife decided to do to bring about a more effective weight loss. He called it intermittent fasting. Whoa! Calorie restriction and hunger on a low-carb plan!? What’s that all about? Well, leave it to our host Jimmy Moore to roll up his sleeves and put it to the test himself! Listen in for his first-hand observations on intermittent fasting while livin’ la vida low-carb!

• Radio Personality Andrea Fanti Interviews Jimmy Moore, Part 2 (Episode 66)

  In Episode 66, we will share with you Part Two of a very special two-part interview with our host Jimmy Moore conducted by Ohio radio personality Andrea Fanti of the Dial & Speak radio show on WBTC-AM in New Philadelphia, Ohio. This follows the technically challenging, but still ever-so-low-carbolicious Part One. Today’s episode is WAY better sound quality since they radio show called Jimmy back on a land line.

• Radio Personality Andrea Fanti Interviews Jimmy Moore, Part 1 (Episode 65)

  In Episode 65 today, we will share with you Part One of a very special two-part interview conducted by Ohio radio personality Andrea Fanti of the Dial & Speak radio show on WBTC-AM in New Philadelphia, Ohio. It was an exciting nearly one-hour interview that aired LIVE over the Internet as well last Thursday. But not everyone was able to hear it. While the audio quality is not up to our usual standards (Part Two will be a bit better), we’re sure you will enjoy it just the same.

• Jimmy Moore Chats With Bariatric Physician Dr. Scott Rigden (Episode 64)

  In the Spring (’07), our host Jimmy was privileged to be a part of an obesity conference in Nashville, TN sponsored by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). In Episode 64, we present the final interview–a talk with the charming and very personable Dr. Scott Rigden of Chandler, AZ. Dr. Rigden is yet another bariatric physician who is very comfortable with the concept of carbohydrate restriction, healthy fats and livin’ la vida low-carb!

• Is Dr. Caroline Cederquist Hypocritical Or Just Confused? (Episode 63)

  You may be forgiven if you developed the idea that ALL bariatric physicians endorse the healthy low-carb lifestyle. After all, our host Jimmy has spent the last SEVEN WEEKS bringing you interviews with many who do. In Episode 63 today, however, Jimmy shares with you all the very confused writings of a well-known bariatric physician named Dr. Caroline Cederquist who seems to come down not only on both sides of the fence, but right in the middle as well! Listen in and see what YOU think…

• Another Obesity Doc Interview: Dr. Mike Kennedy (Episode 62)

  In Episode 62, our host Jimmy has a great interview with bariatric physician and author, Dr. Machiel “Mik