4. Use Splenda instead of sugar. Recipes that call for sugar can be modified to use Splenda instead. It is much lighter so you will have to expirement with it and it may not work for everything but if does bake up nice for most part.

5. Make great smoothies with low carb yogurt. Ok, well it’s not technically cooking, but if you love smoothies you can make them with low carb yogurt and fruit. Just make sure you use fruit that is low in carbs and whole fruit not juice as fiber will help keep down net carbs. Check my site below for a list of low carb fruits. Add a dash of vanilla or flavored syrup to smoothie for added flavor.

6. For a great low carb pasta substitute use spaghetti squash. We all know that low carb pasta tastes horrible so why not try a food that is low in carbs and natural too. Cut squash in half and bake at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes. The squash will scrape out in strings and gives texture and feeling of spaghetti. Trust me, it taste a lot better than low carb pasta and has about 7 grams carbs per 1 cup serving.

There are also supplements you can take like CLA, Green Tea extract and thermogenic products. Supplements aren't magic solution but adding them to a program that contains exercise and good nutrition can be very effective.

A leading health magazine I read also recommends:

1. Drink protein shakes throughout day (yes, females too) because it will help prevent overeating. Plus, protein is important. Two shakes is good. 2. Get 7-9 hours of sleep to keep your body in top condition. 3. Add whole grains to your diet, like oatmeal and brown rice, because of fiber they provide.