About Low Carb Diets: Less Than 2 Minutes Can Make a Difference

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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets Atkins said that exercise is "non-negotiable", but many of us have a hard time finding the time or the motivation to fit in a regular exercise routine. Happily, a growing body of evidence says we don't need to spend oodles of time. One approach is short bursts of very high intensity exercise (which is very effective, but you probably need some coaching to get you started). Another approach is short bursts of ANY exercise. I've blogged about the latest study about this. Have an active week, even if only for a minute or so at a time! Laura Less than 2 Minute of Exercise At a Time One of the problems is that we sit for too long at a stretch. If we break it up, it turns out that makes a big difference. Exercising for 30 minutes in the morning and then sitting all day isn't nearly as good for our blood sugar as dividing that 30 minutes up and spreading it through the day. Good information for those of us with desk jobs! Cut Carbs Gradually, or All at Once? Is it better to reduce carbs gradually, or do an Atkins type of thing and start low, gradually increasing? I think it depends on the person, but there are also pros and cons to each approach. What do you think? I put a poll on my blog last year where you can vote, and people related their experiences in the comments section. Search Related Topics:  low carb basics  beginning a low carb diet  Low Cost Low Carb A lot of people find they spend more on groceries when eating low-carb, but it really needn't be that way. One thing I've been doing recently is cutting back some on protein and adding more fat. (Of course, I make sure I'm getting enough protein.) It turns out that calorie for calorie, fats are less expensive. Search Related Topics:  low cost low-carb diet  budget low-carb eating  The Wonders of Olive Oil Speaking of fats, olive oil is a great food to add to your diet. It's got tons of health benefits. Search Related Topics:  low carb super foods  fats  Related Searches Low Carb Diets Atkins Diet Program Foods with Carbs Fat Weight Loss Diet Healthy Diet Plans Featured Articles Popular Low-Carb Diet Plans Low-Carb Super Foods Carb Counts of Common Foods Low-Carb Blogs Low Carb 101 All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   In Our Forum Now Yogurt Atkins Bars Keep a Journal in the Forum and Get Support!   Follow me on: Advertisement