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Free San Diego Low Carb Meeting Dates…

Date: August 12, 2019  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The San Diego, Ca “chapter” of the Low Carb USA group is having its next meeting on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 12:30-2:00 pm.  All are welcome to this free meeting of those interested in the low carb high fat lifestyle.  Keto friendly and intermittent fasting vendors, resources  and support for our community will be there!  This will be a keto kick-start for our San Diego members!  We will have the vendors in the reception area and the speakers on the exercise floor and it will be comfortable!

September’s meeting will be on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 12:30-2 pm.

Location:  The TriSystem Center,  8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego, Ca 92123

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you coming early to help set up chairs and tables.

Agenda:

August: Doug Reynolds, Pam Devine, Dr. Ben Bocchiccio and Dr. Marc Robinson will be featured at the August meeting.

September: Dr. Brian Lenzkes, Kellie Logsdon and Dr. (Guess who!?!)

Yes, Luke will be there with his Creamy Keto Gourmet Gelato!

Low Carb SD Meets TOMORROW!

Date: April 12, 2019  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The San Diego, Ca “chapter” of the Low Carb USA group is having its tomorrow on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 from 12:30-2:00 pm.  All are welcome to this free meeting of those interested in the low carb high fat lifestyle.  Keto friendly and intermittent fasting vendors, resources  and support for our community will be there!  This will be another great meeting with featured speakers.  We will have the vendors in the reception area and the speakers on the exercise floor and it will be comfortable!

Location:  The TriSystem Center,  8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego, Ca 92123

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you coming early to help set up chairs and tables.

Agenda:

  • 12:30 pm – Welcome from Jeff, Rachel, and Brian.
  • As Always –Our Preferred Vendors will be there selling their products.
  • 12:35 – 1:05 pm –Jeff Kotterman. LMSN will give a brief summary of recent research, metrics and markers of progressing on a ketogenic regimen.
  • 1:05 – 1:20 pm  – Dr. Marc Robinson DPT, will talk about the multifaceted benefits of preventative care or “Evercore Pre-hab”, a way to lessen predisposition to injury and greatly reduce severity of injuries when they happen and improve recovery time. A low carb/ketogenic diet will work well with both acute and preventative physical therapy.
  • 1:20 -1:50 pm – Michelle Mitchell – wellness coach, uses 25 years of experience in leadership blended with teaching mindfulness to talk about how to be more successful in staying ketogenic and navigating through temptation and bad habits . Her journey has been all-encompassing, from the Department of the Navy to the Beauty Industry.
  • 1:50 – 2:00 pm Close of meeting and mixing with vendors and speakers.
  • Dr. Brian Lenzkes is available for professional private consultations.
  • Dr. Marc Robinson is available for initial assessment and PT sessions
  • Jeff Kotterman is also available for nutrition and exercise sessions
  • Doug Reynolds and Pam Devine with Low Carb USA are away and will be at the next meeting!

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you helping at 2:00 pm to help clean up chairs and tables.

See you tonight, 6:30 pm

Date: January 15, 2019  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

Find out the answer for free tonight!

FREE Low Carb San Diego Seminar

Date: December 15, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again!  Time to reset, plan and consider the new year ahead.  This is the time for us to get back to the basics and refresh the fundamentals of what a healthy lifestyle is all about.  That starts with our daily habits, eating being foremost.  Several clients and friends on our email list and in social media have established a good routine.  Now it is time to invite others to join us in our success.  We’ve been asked to do a repeat version of what we did last year and we have a new and improved version of the low carb seminar classes we did last year at Foothills Christian Church in El Cajon.  This year, they will be at the Grove Church in Mission Valley, San Diego starting:

Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm, with monthly follow up meetings.

Dr, Brian Lenzkes and Jeff Kotterman (me) are really excited about this year’s seminar.  We learned a lot from the first one and now we have the chance to have it in an incredible venue.  The Grove Church SD is a growing congregation centrally located with a sanctuary that can hold 500 people.  Last year, at Foothills, we had close to 200 people at our sessions.  This year we have a chance to include all who came last year and many more.  This will give a chance for Grove members to hear a compatible scientific basis for a low carb, healthy living that is faith-friendly.

So it’s your job to spread the word!  Share this event with friends, family, coworkers and anyone you hope would make healthy choices in 2019.  I know you know people that could use a fun crash course in “Keto 101.”  We need to spread the word now, so people can put this on their calendar.  Don’t miss the chance to save someone from a catastrophic health event in 2019.  This is your chance to help.

Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing!

Date: September 24, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

Some people believe they should stay completely away from wheat, gluten and all starches. There a those who stay in ketosis using alternatives to bread, pastries and sweets. They successfully stay low carb with artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohol and modern food products that mimic a high carb diet. This is an interesting method in that in the absence of calorie concern, portion control could get out of control. You could still be in ketosis while consuming way more calories than you need. Consuming Stevia, erythritol, Sucralose and other sweeteners multiple times a day, everyday may cause other imbalances in digestion, hormones and thus, your health.  This could be why you have plateaued!

Tina Kotterman reminds me that treats are just that, treats.  Treats, by definition are not supposed to be eaten everyday.  They are supposed to be things that enhance an event or celebration, not a commonplace food that you expect everyday.  If you develop that mindset, you’ll be able to manage healthy eating better both physiologically and psychologically.  So how is your mindset?

Do you depend on “keto safe” foods that you can eat large quantities of?  or can you eat 1 -2 small slices of a low carb pizza (like the recipe in my newsletter below) and receive the benefit of a small portion of legumes in your diet.  The American habit of eating a whole pizza or even a half of one is in part, one of the reasons we’ve gotten to this modern health dilemma.  There may be valid health conditions that warrant a no bean diet but,  just because it’s not “Paleo” is not a reason to banish all legumes from your diet for ever.  They actually have nutrients in them.

If you like what I’m saying and you want to check out the TriSystem recipe mentioned,  please click below and get my newsletter emailed to you.  If you’d like to get reminded when a post or article gets posted, view this post one my website and subscribe there.

Thanks for reading,

Jeff Kotterman

Here’s the link:

https://jeffkotterman.fitproconnect.com/Newsletter/2018/9/24/?LinkId=22515571

 

Agenda for This Saturday’s Low Carb San Diego Meeting

Date: September 17, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The San Diego, Ca “chapter” of the Low Carb USA group is having its next meeting on Saturday, September 22nd from 12:30-2:30 pm.  All are welcome to this free meeting of those interested in the low carb high fat lifestyle.  Keto friendly and intermittent fasting vendors, resources  and support for our community will all be there!  This will be another great meeting over 50 people expected to come.  We will have the vendors in the reception area and the speakers on the exercise floor and it will be AIR CONDITIONED!

Location:  The TriSystem Center,  8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego, Ca 92123

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you coming early to help set up chairs and tables.

Agenda:

  • 12:30 pm – Welcome from Jeff and Rachel, Brian will be away for a family wedding.
  • As Always –Lauren Hilemon Treats will be there selling her keto treats like  sweet pecans, peanut butter cups and coconut cups will also be available.  She has cookies and other treats all at a special discount for members.
  • 12:35 – 12:45 pm – Luke’s Ice Cream! Luke’s keto friendly frozen gourmet desserts will be available to sample and for sale. -Mint Chip and Vanilla!
  • 12:45 – 12:55 pm – Sasha Doppelt tells her Keto story.
  • 12:55- 1:05 pm The Keto Dessert Company specializing in Low carb, keto approved desserts will be there offering more samples and special discounts to our members.
  • 1:05 – 1:25 pm – Jeff Kotterman will be sharing new updates with the TriSystem Health Network and our Free Clinical Assesment.
  • 1:30 – 2:00 pm  Our Featured Speaker: Dr Ben Bocchicchio Presenting- Synergy: High Intensity Exercise & Low Carb – Dispelling many popular myths about exercise and diet
  • 2:00 – 2:10 pm Rachel Gregory will be there with her new book to sign with some of the best recipes available for the keto community and her famous raffle of free prizes.
  • 2:10 – 2:20 pm Dr. Brian Lenzkes, is available for 1 hour medical consultations on Saturday, September 29th.  We will be reserving appointment times at the meeting.
  • 2:10 – 2:20 Lamonte Lamareoux will be presenting the LEVL device for indirectly measuring ketosis.
  • 2:20 – 2:30 pm Doug Renolds and Pam Devine,  the founders of Low Carb USA will also be there to share updates in the Low Carb communities all across America.
  • 2:30 – 3:00 pm Close of meeting.

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you helping at 2:40 pm to help clean up chairs and tables.

Updated Agenda for Saturday’s Low Carb San Diego Meeting

Date: August 16, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The San Diego, Ca “chapter” of the Low Carb USA group is having its next meeting on Saturday, August 18th from 12:30-2:30 pm.  All are welcome to this free meeting of those interested in the low carb high fat lifestyle.  Keto friendly and intermittent fasting vendors, resources  and support for our community will all be there!  This will be our best meeting so far with over 50 people expected to come.  This will be jam packed with great info in a short amount of time.

Location:  The TriSystem Center,  8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego, Ca 92123

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you coming early to help set up chairs and tables.

Agenda:

  • 12:30 pm – Welcome from Jeff, Brian and Rachel
  • Dexa scans will also be available,  please preregister for your Dexa scan at www.body-comp.com/trisystem before all the slots are taken.
  • As Always -Lauren Hilemon will be there selling her keto treats like  sweet pecans, peanut butter cups and coconut cups will also be available.  She has cookies and other treats all at a special discount for members.
  • 12:35 – 12:45 pm – Frozen Dessert ! Luke’s keto friendly frozen gourmet desserts will be available to sample.
  • 12:45 – 12:55 pm – Low Carb Food Samples! Pure Meal Prep Company Professional, chef prepared low carb/keto meal prep providing fresh ready-to-eat meals so you don’t even have to cook!  Just heat and eat.  They provide special pricing and bonuses to our members.
  • 12:55- 1:05 pm The Keto Dessert Company specializing in Low carb, keto approved desserts will be there offering more samples and special discounts to our members.
  • 1:05 – 2:00 pm  Our Featured Speaker: Dr Ben Bocchicchio Presenting- Synergy: High Intensity Exercise & Low Carb – Dispelling many popular myths about exercise and diet
  • 2:00 – 2:10 pm Rachel Gregory will be there with more info about her new book and some of the best recipes available for the keto community and her famous raffle of free prizes.
  • 2:10 – 2:20 pm Dr. Brian Lenzkes, one of the founder of this San Diego group, will be there and we will be scheduling personal, one-to-one sessions with the low carb doc, known internationally through his own success, the success of his patients and his many interviews and appearances.
  • 2:20 – 2:30 pm Doug Renolds and Pam Devine,  the founders of Low Carb USA will also be there to share their vision for Low Carb communities all across America.
  • 2:30 – 3:00 pm Close of meeting.

*If you are a regular, we appreciate you helping at 2:40 pm to help clean up chairs and tables.

Invite your friends and pay it forward!

Date: August 8, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

The San Diego, Ca “chapter” of the Low Carb USA group is having its next meeting on Saturday, August 18th from 12:30-2:30 pm.  All are welcome to this free meeting of those interested in the low carb high fat lifestyle.  Keto friendly and intermittent fasting vendors, resources  and support for our community will all be there!  This will be our best meeting so far!

  • Luke’s keto friendly frozen gourmet desserts will be available to sample.
  • Dexa scans will also be available,  please preregister for your Dexa scan at www.body-comp.com/trisystem before all the slots are taken.
  • A keto dessert company specializing in cheesecake and cookies will be there offering special discounts to our members.
  • Lauren Hilemon will be there selling her keto treats like  sweet pecans, peanut butter cups and coconut cups will also be available.  She has cookies and other treats all at a special discount for members.
  • There will be a low carb/keto meal prep company also there that provides fresh ready-to-eat meals do you don’t even have to cook!  Just heat and eat.  They provide special pricing and bonuses to our members.
  • Rachel Gregory will be there with more info about her new book and some of the best recipes available for the keto community.
  • Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the founder of this group, will be there and we will be scheduling personal, one-to-one sessions with the low carb doc, known internationally through his own success, the success of his patients and his many interviews and appearances.
  • Doug Renolds and Pam Devine,  the founders of Low Carb USA will also be there to share their vision for Low Carb communities all across America.

Reply to this email and let us know you’ll be there August 18th,  12:30 pm at

TheTriSystem Center,  8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite J, San Diego,  Ca 92123

San Diego Low Carb Community Meeting Set for May 19th

Date: May 10, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

This month the theme is motivation and exercise. Dr. Bret Scher, the low carb cardiologist will speak briefly with Dr. Brian Lenzkes, your low carb advisor, Your sports nutritionist Jeff Kotterman and your clinical nutritionist Rachel Gregory will also speak briefly on the subject.

Our motivational speaker will be Wasim Hajjiri, a professional athlete who is keto and just published an Amazon best selling book, Wasim the Dream.

Doug and Pam from Low Carb USA will also be there representing our parent, National Organization.

Plus we will have Lauren Hilemon’s special keto treats and other keto friendly vendors there. We hope to see you all back for another great, health minded gathering.

If you have Facebook,  please log in and say you are going here.

Low Carb SD Member Reminder for April 21st Meeting!

Date: April 19, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

Hey!  I was just reminded that everyone is not on Facebook!  So this is a late reminder that our monthly meeting is happening at the TriSystem Center, this Saturday, April 21st, from 12:30-2:30.  We hope to see you there.

Stay connected to the Low Carb advocates of the San Diego area. If you are following a low carb diet, a LCHF or a Ketogenic nutrition plan, this meeting is for you. Come get acquainted with others who share a passion for getting and staying healthy through the low carb lifestyle.

This months meeting will include:

– Rachel from Killin It Keto
– Body Comp DEXA Scans (sign up here: https://www.body-comp.com/trisystem/)
– RMR Testing
– TONS of Raffle Prizes (check Killin It Keto’s posts for more info)
– Keto Bakery SD will be in the house with some awesome keto treats (https://breakinbreads.net/)

Bring your friends/family and come check out this great group of health minded, fun loving, genuine people.

And a special Surprise for our paid membership Group!