Castus Low Carb Superstores Open in Louisville, Kentucky
Castus Low Carb Superstores, America's largest and fastest growing low carb retail chain, announced the grand opening of it's first of two Louisville retail stores at: 2108 South Hurstbourne Parkway (Near Pier 1, at the Taylorhurst Shopping Center). Nelson and Rhonda Ramos, partners in the new Louisville venture, say they ended their yo-yo dieting habits five years ago after venturing onto a controlled carb lifestyle plan. The couple lost a combined total of 80 pounds and say they felt completely re-energized."I
followed the low calorie, low fat diets to try to shed the 60 pounds gained after giving birth to my daughter Aida Alyssa, but failed miserably with them," notes Rhonda Ramos. "I decided to give the low carb lifestyle a shot because a friend of mine had done so well with it. This is the way we're going to eat, and will encourage our customers to eat, for the rest of our lives," states Ramos.
Ramos adds that becoming a Castus franchisee was just a natural fit for herself and her husband.
"After seeing the Castus Low Carb Superstore concept, we knew they were head and shoulders above what is currently available in the United States," Ramos said.
"Louisville needs a low carb store that provides a bigger selection of low carb products and a higher degree of personal, consultative service."Castus offers more than 1600 low carbohydrate food products such as breads, candies, shakes, prepared foods, cakes, muffins, salad dressings, cookies, sauces, snack foods and ice cream.
The 2,450 square-foot store also carries a complete line of nutritional items specifically designed for low carb diets.
Low Carb workshops are offered on an ongoing basis, covering diet programs such as Atkins, and aid those who've reached a weight-loss plateau.
The highly successful Castus workshop has helped more than 10,000 people understand controlled carb diets. Tickets for upcoming workshops can be purchased by calling the store at 502-495-2266. One-Hundred U.S. Castus Low Carb Superstores are scheduled to open this year.
Overall expansion plan calls for 5,000 International retail outlets by 2008.For more information, contact Nelson Ramos at 502-417-0387, e-mail protected from spam bots, or visit the Castus website at www.castus.net.
The Hidden Truth About Diets
Quick, what's the first thought that pops into your head when you hear the word "diet?" Probably that when you're on one, you feel like you're going to "d-i-e" right?!WHAT EXACTLY IS A DIET?Most people believe that a diet is something that involves pain, suffering, and giving up foods we enjoy. Some of the symptoms of "being on a diet" usually include being hungry and cranky all the time. But this is not really the true meaning of the word and if you get hung up on all the negative stuff, you'll miss the entire concept.Webster's dictionary defines a "Diet" as:a : food and drink regularly provided or consumed; b : habitual nourishment; c : the kind and amount of food prescribed for a person for a special reason.In other words, it's what we regularly or habitually eat and drink to nourish our bodies. That's not so bad. But here's the hidden truth that will turn your understanding of diets on its head and practically guarantee that you'll reach whatever weight goal you desire: Being "on...
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Why Shortcuts Don?t ?Cut It?
Have you ever wanted to take a fitness shortcut, go on a popular fad diet, take a pill or other supplement to set that new bench press record, or use some other way to "cheat" your way to greater health?
Me neither.
Well, since we have that out of the way, let's talk about why shortcuts will bring you nothing but trouble.
Wait???you have tried shortcuts?
You've been on fad diets, crash diets, and crazy exercise all day programs to try and lose weight?
Why didn't you tell me?
Lol??
Ok, ok, ok??.I'll forgive you??
This time.
Ok, since I forgave you of all of your "cheating" ways?..let me explain why shortcuts will ultimately get you nowhere.
Let me give you a sentence that you should keep with yourself forever??.
When you take a health and fitness shortcut, you are ultimately cheating yourself.
Let me repeat that if...
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Liquid Diets
A typical meal replacement plan or liquid diet involves substituting a number of meals and snacks with a nutritionally balanced shake made from sugar, skimmed milk powder, fiber, vitamins, minerals and sweetener. Some plans offer candy-like bars as an alternative.
WHAT YOU EAT AND DRINK:
Typically, you replace two meals and one snack per day with one shake. Each shake contains about 200 calories. Your third meal is a nutrient-rich meal of about 600 calories.
Thus your total daily intake adds up to about 1200 calories.
ADVANTAGES:
The diet is nutritionally balanced and very convenient. All you have to do is open a can, grab a glass, and add milk. In addition to being very sweet, these shakes/bars are good news for anyone with a sweet tooth.
The liquid diet benefits certain types of procedures, both pre- and post-op. In pre-operative cases, a clear liquid diet flushes the bowels while...
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