In a nutshell: I secured some freelance/contract gigs, booked an upcoming vacation to Japan, and only this week found out that my last day at my current job will be September 21st. I have yet to secure a new permanent job, but I have four months in which to do so.

I am still watching my carb intake, although anyone on Atkins Induction would scoff at my 100g of net carbs per day. Combined with 150+ daily grams of protein and 25g of fiber, though, it's gotten me back under 200 lbs.

Thanks for staying subscribed, all 200 of you — I greatly appreciate it. I'm not counting out the possibility of returning to the podcast scene, once I secure a new job and everything is settled back into normalcy... but that could be a while. In the meantime, there are plenty of low-carb resources to fill the gap. After all, I started this podcast because there were no other active low-carb podcasts out there back in October of 2005. And now there are.

Thanks again to all of you!

In which James of the DaddyCopPodcast shares information about his experience with the Atkins Diet.

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Linkage:
* Atkins All The Way bulletin board
* Atkins All The Way Weekly Wrapup
* Atkins Nutritionals
* e-mail James of the DaddyCopPodcast at daddycoppodcast@gmail.com

In which I share some interesting personal news, and explain my sporadic podcasting schedule.

In which I formulate a battle plan for getting through the holiday season unscathed.

Today's music:
* Fumitaka Anzai: Kyrie Eleison
* Cagey House: Octopus Two

In which I review a few favorite products, and wax nostalgic about bygone embarrassing moments. Holy crap!

Today's product reviews:
* Smucker's Sugar Free Strawberry Preserves - sweetened with Splenda
* Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine Hommus
* Vegenaise

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Linkage:
* Motivation to Move
* Atkins Diet Bulletin Board: Second Time Around Club
* The First Annual Thanksgiving Survival Guide (November 23, 2005)

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Today's Music, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network:
* Aris by Intelect
* Nephilim by Adhesion

In which I determine to fight the good fight, and to give alternatives to doling out sugary sweets on Halloween.

Promo: Zap 120!

Today's music by A.R. Morgan:
* Goblin Dreams
* Secret Hallways

(Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network)

In which I introduce two other low-carb podcasts, and give two recipes for coconut shrimp.

Linkage:
* The Livin' La Vida Low Carb Show with Jimmy Moore
* Atkins All The Way Weekly Wrapup with BrianZ

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Today's Music: Words Consisting of Yourself (Words For You) by Ichiro NAKAGAWA
courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network

Today's Recipe #1: Creamy Coconut Shrimp by Mary L

Be sure you buy unsweetened coconut milk (not the kind used for pina coladas), and add enough red pepper flakes to accent the creamy sauce.

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, pushed through a press
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or cilantro

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 3 minutes, until softened. Stir in ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and coconut milk. Cook 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Add shrimp to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Makes four servings with 7g of carbohydrate each.

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Today's Recipe #2: Coconut Sauce
(modified from a recipe by Mylinh Nakry)

• 2 cups fresh coconut milk or 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 Tbsp. Splenda
• 1 Tbsp. ThickenThin NotStarch Thickener
• ¼ tsp. salt

Combine in small sauce pan. Simmer until sauce thickens.

Total yield contains 13g carbohydrate.

In which I offer tips on how to avoid overeating, and rock the mic with weight-loss haiku.

Today's music, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network:
* Osaka Caravan/Japan Greenhouse by Tombola
* Live In Kamakkura by Ichiro NAKAGAWA

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How to contact me:
* E-mail: diana@lowcarblifestyle.info
* Odeo: dianaschnuth
* Skype: lowcarblifestyle
* Voicemail: 206-984-2-EAT (2328)

(Sorry if you download this file multiple times... I was having multiple brain farts while I posted my show notes...)

In which I review the book Body for LIFE by Bill Phillips, (c) 1999.

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Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 30-day trial of PUSH!

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Today's music: Absorbed by IntelecT.

In which I review PUSH, a personalized exercise program delivered via DVD.

Today's music by Revolution Void.

P.S. - My apologies for posting the podcast a little late; that head cold I mention early in the show got the better of me while I was supposed to be editing, and I ended up being completely exhausted and going to bed early. But I'm feeling somewhat better now -- or, at least, better enough to edit and upload the show.

Next Tuesday, though, will be a review of the PUSH personalized training DVD program. The following Tuesday will feature the long-awaited review of the Body for LIFE book and program.

Don't forget to send in e-mails and voicemails describing your experiences on the Body for LIFE program! Be a part of the podcast! Call 206-984-2328 or e-mail diana@lowcarblifestyle.info.

Thanks for your continued support, and I'll talk to you next week!

In which I discuss when and what to eat before a workout.

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Workout Nutrition Links:
* EAS Nutrition: Active Nutrition
* Bodybuilding.com: Pre and Post Workout Nutrition

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Other Links:
* The Google 15 Weight Tracker
* Promo: Zap 120!

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Today's music provided by the Podsafe Music Network:
* Fancy Prance by itchieCat
* Leaving by 2-RD
* Psychosis by DJ Topshelf

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How to contact me:
* E-mail: diana@lowcarblifestyle.info
* Odeo: dianaschnuth
* Skype: lowcarblifestyle
* Voicemail: 206-984-2-EAT (2328)

In which I lament the loss of several specialty low-carb products, and share one mean meatloaf recipe.

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This week's music by Alienation:
* Morning Sky
* Snowstorm

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How to contact me:
* E-mail: diana@lowcarblifestyle.info
* Odeo: dianaschnuth
* Skype: lowcarblifestyle
* Voicemail: 206-984-2-EAT (2328)

Recipe: Pork Rind Meatloaf

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
½ large green pepper, diced (approx. 1/3 cup)
3 oz. shredded cheeze (Colby Jack or other yellow cheese)
2½ oz. pork rinds, crushed
2 Tbsp. dehydrated onion
2 Tbsp. ketchup (Heinz One Carb or other low-sugar tomato ketchup)
2 large eggs
salt, pepper, garlic powder

Directions:
Combine above ingredients in large bowl. Form into loaf and place in the center of a 9 x 13" glass baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until done. Entire recipe contains 13 grams of carbohydrates.

In which I offer suggestions for successful restaurant eating.

Links:
* Brewhouse (Toledo OH)
* Panera Bread nutritional facts
* Applebee's

This week's music by Alienation:
* Close to Heaven
* Nebula

How to contact me:
* E-mail: diana@lowcarblifestyle.info
* Odeo: dianaschnuth
* Skype: lowcarblifestyle
* Voicemail: 206-984-2-EAT (2328)