If the insulin is significantly diminished and the glucagon is enhanced and working all over the body, breaking down fats into useable fuel and this fuel is being burned off by the Cell Ovens, what do you think our “fat person” is experiencing?

Did you say “losing weight?” You ARE paying attention!

Obviously, you understand what is going on here. Since the body is not taking on any more carbohydrates, it has to find another source of fuel. That source of fuel is the naturally occurring secondary source of stored body fat that the glucagon guys are going around and releasing and converting to fuel.

Now, keep in mind that when glucagon converts that fat into a fuel source, the chemical reaction that takes place is NOT the same as the one that happens when even low carbohydrate are used for fuel. You see, when fat is converted into fuel it releases a substance called “ketones.”

Normally, ketone production would mean that your body is unable to locate carbohydrates to use for fuel so it is having to resort to fat in the system. Well, yea, that’s what is happening here too but it’s not a malfunction. No, it’s being done on purpose so your ketone production is NOT a bad thing in this instance. So, when you go to your healthcare provider and he or she tells you that you have a high ketone count, be sure and tell them that you’re on a low carb diet. They’ll understand and won’t be concerned with your high ketone count except for one issue. When your ketones are high, your kidneys have to get rid of them for you. If the ketones, which are large molecules, are filtered out of the body through the kidneys, don’t have LOTS of fluids to wash them through, they tend to get stuck in the kidneys and cause all kinds of problems.

Don’t hold back. Do it, drink at least 64 ounces of water every single day without fail and you will NOT have that problem… ok?

So, if your body is continuously burning fats and does so for a long period of time because you are not introducing a bunch of junk carbs into it, the result will be that you’ll be much leaner and your cholesterol and triglycerides and other bad things that have been floating around in your blood stream, will be reduced and you will be much healthier. Your energy level will be higher, many of the chronic health problems you’ve been experiencing will either go away completely or will diminish significantly.

There may be some problems with the low-carb diet but, for the most part, it is a highly effective and workable diet.

As always, we advise you to check with your health care provider and read as much information as you can about the low carb diet prior to your starting it.

Read Dr. Atkins book, “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution.” It’s the one that started the whole thing. Another great book to read is “Protein Power” by the Drs. Michael and Mary Eades.

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