I admit it. I hate CICO. Passionately. Hate. It. You could even say I have a personal vendetta against it. CICO is an acronym for “Calories … [Read more...]
Keto For the Holidays: Cranberry OMG
(Editor's note: THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!!! And Carrie Brown's got you covered. No, you don't have to sit and mournfully watch as others pile their … [Read more...]
Keto and Micronutrients: Vitamin B2
This is part two of a series about keto and micronutrients, specifically discussing ways to implement essential vitamins and minerals into a ketogenic … [Read more...]
Keto and Micronutrients: Vitamin B1
Most of us know what macronutrients are. In case you did not already know, macronutrients generally come in one of three ways: fats, proteins and … [Read more...]
Get Real
Honesty is the best policy. That's a cliché we've all heard- and likely nodded our heads to- at one time or another. This four-word concept is … [Read more...]
To Track, or Not to Track
That is the question, isn't it? As a coach, I am regularly asked my opinion on tracking. After all, there are about a zillion different tracking … [Read more...]
Don’t Blame Keto for What the Carbs Did
I get it. You're making a big change in your life. You don't know exactly what to expect, so you pay attention to your body and how you feel and … [Read more...]
Against Fasting
After reading that headline, I'm sure I've got lots of eyeballs and attention! I want to start off by making myself perfectly clear: Neither I, nor … [Read more...]
The Great Meat Experiment, Part 2
Last week, I wrote about my first week of my little n=1 experiment. In a nutshell, I spent the week enjoying a carnivorous keto lifestyle. I've gotten … [Read more...]
The Great Meat Experiment, part 1
I've never been a big fan of vegetables. Yes, I eat them, but it's always been more because I thought I was supposed to and not out of any particular … [Read more...]
Break the Cycle
Carb addiction. Most of us have been there. I was addicted to sugar and carbs for several years. Sugar and carbs had a seductive hold on me, and it … [Read more...]
Coach’s Corner: Linda McFarland is just like you
Editor’s note: Each month we feature a column titled “Coach’s Corner” wherein we put the spotlight on our coaches so that you, dear reader, can get a … [Read more...]