Kimkins is a quick weight loss diet that blends low carbs with low fat to get the fastest results for members. Success stories range from 25-180 pounds lost! NOTE: Zimbio does not endorse any diets or health remedies that may appear on...
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Kimkins is a quick weight loss diet that blends low carbs with low fat to get the fastest results for members. Success stories range from 25-180 pounds lost! NOTE: Zimbio does not endorse any diets or health remedies that may appear on our site. We strongly suggest you consult your doctor before starting a new diet or routine.
We've got winners! Everyone who entered is a winner in my book. Reading through the entries was an emotional experience. Some of the entrants I "know" and a few are lurkers who quietly went about their weight loss never posting a peep (oops, sorry Beth!) Here are our winners: 1st Place: heatherb 2nd Place: beth 3rd Place (tie): donetta & vixladyfox Some entries were sent by regular mail and those are being scanned. I'll post the winning entries with photos today. Awesome job ladies! Thanks so... Read Full Story
Take a look at 2 of Kimkins most popular success stories! Beth: Triglycerides 1367 to 107! "September 3, 2007 is when I decided to start my new diet -- Kimkins. I'm currently 39 years old with a great husband and 3 young boys (ages 8, 6 and 4). My family health history (diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglycerides) led me to research lo-carb/lo-fat changes of diet -- which led me to choose Kimkins ... Read More Robert: Melts an amazing 93 lbs! Robert’s weight loss success is nothing... Read Full Story
Delicious Cauliflower -- Who Knew? Try these low fat Kimkins friendly comfort foods courtesy of the underrated star of the vegetable world -- cauliflower! Cauliflower is cruciferous (a cancer fighting pal) along with its distant cousins broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts. Overcooking these nutrient dense morsels not only alters vitamins and minerals, but entirely changes their taste -- not to mention the horrid kitchen odors! You're sure to find high fat variations of these, but we've... Read Full Story
K IMKINS SUCCESS STOR Y: JEN! Age: 35 Start Weight: 240 lbs Current Weight: 190 lbs Goal Weight: 135 lbs Total Loss: 50 lbs (45 to go!) Occupation: Critical Care RN Hi, my name is Jennifer. I’m a 35-year old nurse from Charleston, West Virginia, and this is my story. I can remember being on a diet the first time when I was in grade school. My late mother was constantly on some sort of fad diet throughout the years -- a Cabbage Soup Diet, a popcorn diet once, Physician’s Weight Loss Centers... Read Full Story
The other day I saw a woman (early 30s) with a newborn & toddler. She was with a group of friends and chatting about trying to lose the baby weight. Her weight loss idea was to get a "loaded salad" because it‘s low in calories. Take a look at what she added. Might you make the same choices? 4 cups mixed salad greens -- cal: 38 carb: 7 3 cucumber slices -- cal: 4 carb: 1 2 bell pepper rings -- cal: 4 carb: 1 3 raw onion rings -- cal: 7 carb: 2 3 cherry tomatoes -- cal: 9 carb: 2 2 boiled... Read Full Story
HOT DIET QUESTIONS! Which foods have the most potassium? Surprised? You probably thought it was the banana. Nope, it comes it dead last against low carb Kimkins foods. See more Kimkins friendly high potassium foods here. a) 1 zucchini (980 mg) ** b) 5 oz tuna (742 mg) c) 5 oz beef (546 mg) d) 1 banana (361 mg) surprise! Which has more protein: steak or chicken? Ounce for ounce chicken is higher in protein because beef is higher in fat: a) 5 oz chicken breast (cal: 229 pro: 43 grams) ** b) 5... Read Full Story
Cozy up with a low carb hearty chili! Kimkins legal for Super Bowl half time (or any time!) Complete the menu with Kimkins buffalo chicken strips , parmesean crisps or stuffed pepper poppers and a side salad. Ingredients (makes 6 servings) 16 oz skinless chicken cut in 1" cubes 6 cups chicken broth 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 cup tomato, diced 1 small hot chili, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground oregano 1 tsp each salt... Read Full Story
KIMKINS SUCCESS STORY Meet Debbie! Age: 48 Height: 5' 5" Highest Weight: 260 lbs Kimkins Start Weight: 241 lbs Current Weight: 158 lbs Total Loss on Kimkins “so far”: 83 lbs How Long: Since July 2007 (I’ve had ups and downs) Hi - My name is Debbie (a.k.a. mdsqueen) and I’m a carboholic, chocoholic, food junkie. I’ve battled my weight for as long as I can remember. My earliest memory of weight issues is from 5th grade (maybe 10 or 11 years old). I remember feeling embarrassed as I was the... Read Full Story
A topic that gets a lot of discussion among dieters is "metabolic syndrome" -- and it doesn't have an absolute definition. People with metabolic syndrome tend to gain weight easily and have a harder time losing. If you have 3 or more of these factors your doctor may diagnose you with with Metabolic Syndrome: Tummy Obesity : A waist measurement of 35" or more for women and 40" or more for men. Low HDL Cholesterol : This is the "good" stuff that can protect against heart disease. Low HDL is... Read Full Story
Kimkins Friendly High Potassium Dinner Often during initial weight loss a temporary potassium depletion occurs. Why are doctors are so quick to suggest high carb options like bananas or orange juice? Diabetes and obesity are rampant, yet the best doctors can manage for potassium supplementation is ... fruit? As I've posted before it's rather amazing that doctors don't take a single nutrition class in medical school. Not one! Not in premed either. Check any major medical school 4 year... Read Full Story
