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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!

TriSystem to Host the March Low Carb SD Club Event

Date: March 13, 2018  Author: Jeff Leave a comment

You asked for it, you got it!

This next meeting is FREE!

The meetings started by Dr Brian Lenzkes and his team of professionals continue with the March meeting of the Low carb SD Club.  Come join us for more round table discussions, questions and answers, motivational testimony and more.  We will provide different resources and interesting low carb lifestyle tools, people and event s each month.  Here is how it works:  We provide the venue, people and organize the event each month, to include a cool website.  You help to provide and promote the Low Carb SD Community by becoming members and inviting others to join in the fun.  If you already are involved with one of our programs, YOU ALREADY ARE A MEMBER.  See the list:

  • We will have approved compelling authors for book signings.
  • We will have programs and tools presented and available.
  • We will have opportunities for clinical measurement like RMR testing, Dexa scan and caliper body comp.
  • We already have several PAID MEMBERS. Are you one?
  • If your not on the list, becoming a member is easy, Just go here.  

We will offer a founding members price for the following months.  It’s just introductory $17 a month, no commitment, it’s month to month! As long as you keep your membership, the price will stay the same.  as our membership grows, the price will increase for new members.  Be a Founding Member! Well worth it to continue to grow what we’ve started into something even better!