Fad diets have been around for years, from the Atkins diet to high protein diets to liquid diets to the grapefruit diet. There are ways to determine if a diet is going to be a fad or not. Ask yourself if the diet promises quick weight loss, does it seem good to be true, does the diet help sell a company’s product or lack scientific research? If the answer is “yes” to any of the above, it’s most likely a fad. Issues with fad diets are poor long-term weight control (which let’s face it, that is the primary reason to begin a diet), increased risk of chronic diseases, and reduced athletic performance. Now to introduce another diet, I am about to give you some insight and research as to why I feel it is not a fad diet. The Ketogenic Diet ( keto ) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with Atkins or other low carb diets. It involves drastically reducing your carb ...
I'm Erika! The purpose of this blog is to be as open as possible about my condition. I have Essential Tremors, diagnosed at 13, started a support group at 18 and began plans to start a nonprofit at 22. This blog will tell my story past, present and future as live everyday with tremors. I hope to provide individuals with a glimpse into the life of someone with ET; both as an outlets for those who are effected as well as an eyeopener for those who are not.