Living Low-Carb: The Complete Guide to Long-Term Low-Carb Dieting

"From the author of the bestselling The Low-Carb Cookbook comes the ultimate lifestyle companion to the diet that has taken America by storm--everything millions of low-carbohydrate dieters need to know to succeed at the table, on the road, in the kitchen, and in the high-carb world we live in. In Living Low-Carb, Fran McCullough explains the various approaches to the low-carb diet and lifestyle, and helps you figure out which approach--or combination of approaches--is right for you. McCullough sorts through the various objections to the diet raised by the nutritional establishment and tells you what you really need to know; provides an arsenal of secret weapons; and gives special attention to everyday problems, such as how to handle impromptu dinner invitations. Whether you're backpacking, eating on a plane, or traveling abroad, McCullough shows you how to keep on track while you travel with a minimum of angst. A highly respected cookbook editor and author, McCullough sees her subject from a pleasure-eater's perspective. Living Low-Carb includes more than 175 real-food recipes that are simple, delicious, and designed to keep you eating happily -- and healthily -- low-carb for the rest of your life. McCullough has tracked down specialized kitchen tools that make low-carb meals especially easy and enjoyable, and provides sources for finding great low-carb products (including bread), a tour of the world of fake sugars, and a list of Web sites that offer more information and support. As everyone who stays low-carb for more than a few months eventually finds their own way of doing it, Living Low-Carb also features real-life stories from successful low-carb dieters from a wide range of backgrounds. These stories are inspiring and instructive, explaining what people really eat and how the regime works for them. Whether you're a low-carb beginner or a long-term dieter who has already solved your health and weight problem and now wants to stay the course, Living Low-Carb is an invaluable resource.

From the author of the bestselling The Low-Carb Cookbook comes the essential companion to the low-carb lifestyle, the book that takes this winning concept to the next level. For beginners as well as seasoned low-carbers, here's everything you need to know for long-term success, including: Making the low-carb lifestyle diet work for you by developing your own personal eating style Strategies for dealing with real-life issues such as binges, dinner parties, and holidays The best foods to eat for people who have already lost excess pounds and want to maintain their weight Tips for dining out and eating on the road, no matter how you are traveling Secret weapons and tricks for troubleshooting, including how to handle cravings An up-to-the-minute guide to new products that are revolutionizing low-carb cooking, and how to find them When it is safest to eat higher-carbohydrate foods Sources for keeping up with the latest information and developments, and for finding the support you need And more than 175 deliciously simple new recipes"

"Fran McCullough is a James Beard Award--winning cookbook editor and author based in New York. Her books include the bestselling The Low-Carb Cookbook and the Best American Recipes series, coedited with Suzanne Hamlin."