LLVLC On YouTube: Yes, There Is Low-Carb Fruit (Episode 2)

[SaturatedFatsLover]

i was wondering.. did u watch the video Atkins diet warning here on youtube by Matt Stone? eh... Robert Atkins DiD Warn Us AGAINST dieting..

[livinlowcarbman]

You have to keep in mind the sugar content of those fruits. You might as well be eating candy metabolically speaking.

[peacewalker7]

What about my favorite fruits, like bananas, mangos, persimmons, papayas, mandarins, jakfruit, figs (Fresh), dates (fresh), guavas, nectarines, mulberries (oh yeah, berries are good), cherimoya, grapes, prunes, and sapote (all types?) And do I also have to limit myself on these, to say, under a kilo or two a day)? Thanks in advance

[hello360KI]

can i have apples

[livinlowcarbman]

@hello360KI Not recommended during weight loss...maybe once you hit goal.

[MrZegonzales]

Well , I know these ssweet fruits cannot be added on the induction. but I mean Id like to have an advice about how to add them on latter phases. I tried it once , and I ate too many of them at once, as if I was on mantainence, and I ate them with crean. I believe I had a Insulin surge , because I noticed I gained some belly fat.

I believe that the fact that I ate too much fruit altoghetrer at once maybe caused a rush on insulin that Would not happen if I decided to separate the fruit in small

[zegonzales]

Apples , Plums , Cherries can be used on Atkins too.

[livinlowcarbman]

Uh, no they can't...not in the weight loss stage.

[Texa41]

I love getting the frozen Blackberries!

[fliptyler]

Hi I want to say thanks for your vids they are very helpful. Then a question what type of protein shake do you use & do you drink those anytime or meal replacement ? thanks

[livinlowcarbman]

Hey fliptyler and THANKS for your comments! I LOVE the EAS low-carb protein shake mix as a healthy snack or meal replacement. :)

[pookypoo77]

try this for a dessert:

blend 1 avocado with unsweetened cocoa powder and add some strawberries and maybe even rasberries to sweeten. makes a chocolate fruit mousse! you cant even tell the avocado is there cause its black from the cocoa.

[livinlowcarbman]

Wicked! May have to try that!

[pookypoo77]

if its not sweet enough i add a bit of agave nectar or honey. honey is probably better anyway as it is pure and from nature. i try to stay away from splenda junk but stevia works better as it comes from a plant. i just dont trust man-made sugars. sprinkle with nuts too, its quite decadent

[pookypoo77]

oops also forgot you can add a splash of milk if its too thick. just look up "raw chocolate pudding" on the web and you can find tons of recipes

[hiddentech]

what is the sound track from the beguine of the video ?

[livinlowcarbman]

Some bumper music I pulled off of the iMovie program I use.

[redneck500]

Jimmy, its your biggest fan Redneck500 again, I just got done watching this video. I totally agree, when your not shoving all that junk in your body, food like the cantaloupe is just DEE-Lish-I-ous :D

[livinlowcarbman]

It's amazing how much your taste buds can change.

[AmyRoseXOXOXO]

I love a cheese omlette with strawberries

[RRNN500]

I respect the weight loss totally, but these videos are slow, boring and offer no real information, and some wrong information. A huge waste of time!

[livinlowcarbman]

I'm sorry you don't like our videos RRNN500. We try to be real people in our videos and have fun while sharing as accurate information as possible. I'd be happy to hear what you think is "wrong" in our videos, so don't hesitate to e-mail me anytime at livinlowcarbman at charter dote net. I appreciate your feedback! :)

[TheTick900]

Amazing video, I did not know this information before. I am starting the low carb adventure later in the morning.

[livinlowcarbman]

YOU CAN DO IT, TheTick900! Let me know how I can help you along in this journey. :) And keep watching our videos!

[livinlowcarbman]

angelam1985, thanks for the question. My personal experience is that most everyone has

this same problem. It happened for me too. I noticed I was losing weight in my face before any other area. The same thing for my father. It is harder for women to lose weight, but I think the waistline issue is universal. I hope this helps.

Don't get discouraged. Just keep doing what you are doing. If you need anything else, just let us know. We're here to help.

[angelam1985]

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR CHRISTINE every month i take my inches but im noticing my waist is always the last place that loses inches ia this a woman thing or just the way my body loses weight

[AdelitaDB]

Thank you thank you thank you! My best friend has done Atkins Induction and maintenence in the past and is back on induction to lose a bit more and I decided to join her. Your vids give me hope and I have made it to week 3! :) I am feeling so much better--no more carb haze, brain drunk on sugar..Thanks for your ideas!!! Huggs!

[livinlowcarbman]

YOU CAN DO THIS, AdelitaDB!

[happiiness2000]

You eat sunflower seeds on everything. I like em too. You guys are hilarious. Thanx 4 posting. I love your videos!!!!

[livinlowcarbman]

Well, not EVERYTHING, but I do like 'em. A great source of healthy fat and delicious. THANKS for watching and keep on livin' la vida low-carb! :D

[0lorayne0]

hi have been doing a low carb diet now for 7 weeks and have lost 30 pounds so far your videos really help thanks and keep up the good work

[livinlowcarbman]

That's so awesome...KEEP IT UP!!! :)

[angelam1985]

you 2 are so great im living low carb and loving it thankyou for all the good tips you put out there on you tube they have done me good

[livinlowcarbman]

AWESOME, Angela! It's great to have you watching. :D Keep on livin' la vida low-carb!

[Boya1337]

you can put sweeteners on some fruits if you want, there are lots of great sweeteners avaliable on the market, sugar is not needed for a sweet flavour.

[livinlowcarbman]

That's true boya1337! Splenda is good, but some natural sweeteners like erythritol and stevia are even better. :D

[jasminebreeze]

Congrats on your weight loss! Thanks for your very informative and entertaining videos. I just started Adkins, and am trying to learn all I can.

[livinlowcarbman]

Keep learning and soak it all in. This is the best lifestyle I ever made and it'll change your life forever. :D

[WORRO01]

still catching up,,good vid here, loved the mouth wipe on shirt lol..I lost 88 lbs doing low carb (1st time around),but am again doing low carb.

[livinlowcarbman]

Stick with it this time! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[StopperChopper]

Dude great video, im starting a low carb life this week...your videos are very helpfull, but i cant help looking at you eating that melon...lol ... thanx!!

[livinlowcarbman]

:D Glad you're enjoying our videos Stopper!

[polyproticacid]

Oh m'gosh! I can have fruit yay! Thanks for the info. I'm just trying to catchup on all your videos. :D

[livinlowcarbman]

THANKS! Enjoy the videos. :D

[rterron]

I've been reading the atkins book and I thought you couldn't eat fruit during induction? You're saying it's ok or only after induction?

[livinlowcarbman]

During Induction, no, fruit is not good. But some people can begin adding back berries and melons during the OWL (Ongoing Weight Loss) phase and definitely in Maintenance.

[SexyEyez89]

hey jimmy!!...i have a question...i love crab and cream cheese wontons do you have any idea how to substitute the skin for some "low carb skin"?

[livinlowcarbman]

What is the "skin" made of? If it's fat, then you should be okay.

[SexyEyez89]

umm..i believe its made out of some type of flour and oil and usually comes in a pack and cut into small squares.

[livinlowcarbman]

Hmmm, you might try using a low-carb flour substitute like CarbQuik or almond flour and mix it with coconut oil or butter. :)

[SexyEyez89]

sounds good i'll exeperiment w/that thanks :)

[livinlowcarbman]

Lemme know how it goes for ya! THANKS for commenting and feel free to e-mail me at livinlowcarbman at charter dot net anytime.

[dougiewylie]

is you breath bad

[livinlowcarbman]

Nope! Sure, early on it tasted bad in my mouth, but that's just excess ketones that are formed when you are BURNING STORED FAT! Yippee! Just pop a sugar-free mint early on if it worries you, but shedding the pounds is a wee bit more important. THANKS for your comment.

[kristen1115]

christine, you know he's gay, right?

[livinlowcarbman]

As happy a man as you'll ever meet! :D

[singsomuch]

P.S. I love the sounds effects.

[livinlowcarbman]

Gotta have some fun, ya know? :P

[ShrinkingTonyG1980]

wow! I had no idea you can eat fruit on atkins!!! I've been missing out cause I love canteloupe and honey dew! Ok, I have a question....since I just started the atkins diet...again :( like less then 24 hours ago, can I have fruit right away or do i have to wait a while?

[livinlowcarbman]

Hey Tony! THANKS for your comments! Yes, you can have low-glycemic fruits on the Atkins diet. But you need to wait until your body is in ketosis and determine how many carbs your body can handle. The sugar in the melon will kick you out of ketosis early, so hold off for now. READ DR. ATKINS' NEW DIET REVOLUTION!

[singsomuch]

Yeah, I know what you mean about eating fruit before a low carb diet. I had an apple the other day and it blew me away of how good it tasted. This diet makes you enjoy and appreciate all the foods we were meant to eat.

[livinlowcarbman]

Natural sugars in foods are WAY better than any of that processed crap they load up our foods with nowadays. I couldn't believe how sweet ALMONDS were until I kicked my sugar habit. :)

[mrniceguy28431]

I love cantalope. Great video!

[livinlowcarbman]

YEPPERS, cantaloupe and melons are AWESOME! They're a little higher in sugar than berries, but DELICIOUS indeed!

[casty159]

Great show. Can you tell us how you make some of your protein shakes? Would love the info. Thanks.

[livinlowcarbman]

That might make for a great follow-up video, but I'll share briefly here. Find a quality protein powder, mix it in the blender with heavy whipping cream, a little DaVinci syrup, your favorite fruit, and ice. Voila!

[Del655]

Maybe it's just me, but I can't hear Christine's voice very well. Maybe the music is too loud(?) God bless both of you.

[livinlowcarbman]

She's much more soft-spoken than I am, Del. I'm working on getting her to speak up in the videos. Plus, we're gonna turn down the music. Still getting used to this YouTube thing. :D THANKS for the feedback!

[janbell111]

I started low carbing a month, lost 21 pounds,feel so much better, energy through the roof, love watching you guys!!

[livinlowcarbman]

CONGRATULATIONS, JanBell111! I'm so proud of you and wish you continued success in this journey to better health through the low-carb lifestyle! Keep watching and keep on livin' la vida low-carb.

[comicbookwife]

WOW Jimmy & Christine, This was an excellent point to bring up. Hubby & I got a new house & our yard is full of fruit trees & berries! I prefer fruit over things like chocolate cake any day, so its wonderful to know when I am feeling like a cheat, I can turn to a healthy one! thank you!

[livinlowcarbman]

What's amazing is how fruits like berries and melons, which to me used to taste terrible before I stopped eating sugar in 2004, now taste absolutely divine! Put a little cream cheese or Splenda-sweetened heavy whipping cream on top and it's a delightful treat.

Although I still LOVE my chocolate. Only now I have the sugar-free, low-carb versions like ChocoPerfection bars. You can even melt this over top of frozen blueberries and they taste divine! Mmm mmm!

[livinlowcarbman]

If they really knew as much as they purport, then obesity and disease would be eradicated, right? As Dr. Phil says, "How's that workin' for ya?" THANKS for your comment, BarbaraJean!

[Barbarajean1987]

Don't you love those "experts"? I'm crazy about cantalope!

[livinlowcarbman]

Hey, I thought it was Jack himself!  HA! LOL!

[lalannej]

(This is Kevin from CT - I registered a few months ago using the ID of one of my heroes in here - maybe i should change it...)

[lalannej]

"Yeppers!" I still have at least one apple per day, along with olives, pickles, tomato juice...and always enjoy low-starch veggies when I can get them.

J&C, this new format shows awesome potential for your message - "Louie, this could be the beginning of a beautiful (media) friendship..." Christine, you are hot, hot, hot - believe it from a guy! And Jimmy is looking more heartbreakingly handsome every day, too. Just another of the many benefits of LC!

[livinlowcarbman]

You are too kind lalannej!  THANK YOU!!!

[pickll63]

I love berries in my whey protein sheke ! You and Christine are so cute together!

[livinlowcarbman]

THANKS pickll63! We enjoy vodcasting as much as we do our berry shakes, too! ;)

[muslim114]

great video jimmy! so i assume you're off of kimkins now right?

and i've come to the conclusion, that low-carb (or better termed, smartcarb) is any diet that takes out starches and grains from the diet. grains/starches offery very little benefits to humans, while fruits contain a ton of phytonutrients and vitamins/minerals, etc. \\

[livinlowcarbman]

I'm all Atkins baby! :D And you are EXACTLY right about grains/starches/sugar.

[djdruc]

another great video! The music seemed a bit loud. Jimmy - if you are going to eat in front of the camera (and I hope you don't) bring a napkin. Isn't it tragic how so many people "know Atkins" and yet they are surprised about the fruits and veggies? It would help if they read the book. They do not have to buy it, just about every library has a copy.

[livinlowcarbman]

Sorry about the music...I thought I got it down enough, but we're still tinkering with it. I'll get it right one of these days.

No more eating on camera, but I wanted to make a point that fruit should be ENJOYED on a low-carb diet, not shunned. Mission accomplished, right? :D

I agree, READ THE BOOK! It would clear up every myth and misconception that's ever been uttered against the Atkins diet and livin' la vida low-carb. But that would be too easy for them to do.

[djdruc]

You did improve the background music. I just want to make sure I do not miss any of the dialog.

If society read the book they would not buy unhealthy food, they would exercise more, and they would improve their own health. That would destroy our economy.

[livinlowcarbman]

Somehow I think the market forces would merely shift to what everyone's doing and do just fine. ;)  But that's the dirty little secret nobody wants to admit. THANKS again for your feedback, djdruc!

[teknion00]

sorry, I meant to rate great!

[livinlowcarbman]

You still can. :D

[teknion00]

Another great video, you two!! I love it!! You make livin la vida lowcarb look like so much fun and it's great you are doing together. Keep the videos coming. And thank you so much for your encouragement. Because of you I think I can really do Atkins and lose it all.

[livinlowcarbman]

We're so happy to hear you say that, Teknion00! This way of eating really is as exciting as Christine and I talk about in our videos. It turned my life completely around and I'll never be the same again! If you let it, then it could CHANGE YOU LIFE, too! :) THANKS for watching!

[randy7771026]

Cool, cool, cantelope and you two guys are cool as well.

[livinlowcarbman]

THANKS Randy! I love my cantaloupe. :D