Hello Friends!
As I mentioned in my Facebook
post, I am NOT an expert by any means on the keto eating way. I am just sharing what has worked for myself,
my husband, and my sister. My husband
has lost almost 30 lbs since January (he cheats quiet a bit, my sister lost 31
in 2 months, and I am at 10 lbs in 2 months.
I have lost weight all over…according to my husband. 😊 I also have
a ton more energy! I have only taken 2 naps since I have started…which is
REALLY good for me!
The idea of keto is to
eat a good combination of protein and fats and very little carbs. Many people use a tracking ap. I tried carbmanager and really liked it,
however I am horrible at tracking things.
It was really eye opening though.
It would be helpful to use for anyone that likes that kind of
thing. If you are just starting out I would
highly recommend doing this to see how you are doing as far as the combination of
all three of those areas are going.
There are many keto
websites out there. I stumbled across www.ketovale.com. She has some great recipes, an easy to
follow menu-plan, and a basic explanation of what keto is. There is also a check-list of foods to avoid
and foods to enjoy! Breads, pastas, chips,
sugary drinks, rice, cereals, juices are a no no. There are more, so check out their list. Things I forgot that had sugar—ketchup, BBQ
sauce, and candied beets. Darn! I would highly recommend reading over this
site. Click on all of the pages. Use this as your study guide and cheat
sheet! I still do after 2 months! It looks like she is trying to sell her book
or something…but you do not have to buy anything!
As with any time you
change the way you eat for the positive and then change back into your old
habits you will gain the weight back. So
this is really a life style change in the way you eat. You cheat…you will see the scale go in the
direction that you don’t want it to move.
I have had bad days. Eating a
half bag of kettle corn popcorn set me back a few days. Yikes!
Also do not weigh your self during the week that you are on your
period. You will not be pleased with
what you see…so don’t do it!
Media related items:
There are a TON out there! Lots of ideas on pinterest, facebook groups,
instagram posts, and cookbooks. Just google
and you will see. Ketovale has been my
go to. A friend of mine really likes the
facebook page: Low Carb Journey (Cooking
Keto with Kristie). I like the FB page Keto for Beginners (It has
food on their front cover). There is a
lot of drama on that page, so just keep scrolling if you see it! If you are on Instagram and type in something
related to Keto… you will see some awesome results and recipes!
Keep me posted!
I would love to be your
support (if you need it). Let me know
your progress! If you need an accountability
partner I will be more than happy to be there for you! Feel free to FB message me or text me. Won’t post that here, but message me on FB
if that is easier.
Pros that I have found:
-More energy. If you have ever been pregnant…I feel like I
am nesting. All.the.time. Yikes!
-Weight loss. Yay!
-I feel full because I
am eating items that will keep me full longer.
-My sweet tooth only arises
around 7pm or so after dinner.
-It is really easy to
find things to make or in restaurants.
Cons:
-Some people may say it
is a more expensive way of eating. I
never used to buy bacon and whipping cream in the past. Shrimp was a rare thing. So yes it can add up, but well worth it. Shop sales!
Stock up when things go on sale!
-Keto-flu. Many experience this within the first week or
two. I did not, but it is common. Don’t let it stop you. -Your body is adjusting to this new way of
eating.
-Constipation. Yikes.
I had one really bad day. I upped
my fiber pills and that solved that issue.
-Leg cramps. I also had this really bad a few nights. I added magnesium vitamins and this helped
me. Some people drink pickle juice
instead.
Staple items in our house:
I try to make sure we
always have these items on hand. Everyone
is different…so this is just for our family.
-BACON Yummy!
To cook I just melt butter in a pan.
Put the bacon in (2 strips at a time).
Cover with a wood spoon and place a paper towel on the spoon. No grease splatter. We keep a can to drain the grease. I clean out the pan, remelt butter and make
an omelet.
-Eggs
-Mushrooms
-Cream cheese
-Sour Cream
-BUTTER…and lots of it!
-Whipping cream
-Spinach
-Guac
-Olives (Fresh Thyme has a great olive bar)
-Pickles
-Mushrooms
-Cheeses of all different
varieties
-Strawberries are my go
to fruit. Sean likes pineapple. But fruits are full of sugars so be careful!
-Meats of all varieties: ham, (I use the little ham chunks for my omelets),
steaks, pork chops, shrimp, chicken, ground beef, sausages.
-Water--DRINK A LOT!!!
What I eat:
I am probably pickier
than most! I personally do not care for
peppers, onions, and I don’t eat a lot of vegetables. Broccoli and spinach are my go to’s!
Breakfast: I eat this everyday with the exception of
making pancakes a few times a month (recipe below)
2 pieces of bacon, an
ham, egg, and cheese omelet. I dip my eggs in a spoonful of gauc and sour
cream. Keeps me full until around 1pm or so. I usually force myself to eat
around noon though because of schedules.
Lunch: if we don’t have
leftovers...Most days I eat around 8 green olives, small gherkin pickles
wrapped with cream cheese, a cheese-stick and I dip it in spoonful of guac.
Other days I may add a
hard boiled egg or two and skip the cream cheese and ham.
If I want to mix it up I
bake slices of pepperoni and they make hard chips. I dip those into sour cream mixed with dry
ranch seasoning.
Spinach salad, with cheese,
hard boiled egg, meat, and a vinegerette is a great choice as well.
Dinner: I try to have most of
my meal be a meat item and then a side of vegetable like broccoli or spinach. Some great things to try:
Burger with lettuce,
bacon, cheese, mayo, guac and pickles.
Pulled Pork with salsa
or pico, cheese, and guac
Grilled chicken with sautéed
mushrooms
Peeled and devined
shrimp cooked in butter
Steak with sautéed mushrooms
Large stuffed mushrooms
with cream cheese, bacon and shredded cheese.
I improvise, but I am sure are some official recipes out there.
Bacon wrapped shrimp
Pork chops
Sausages
My husband loves to make
stuffed peppers with cream cheese and bacon.
Snacks:
A spoonful of cool whip/redi
whip.
Sugar free jello.
Halo ice cream! Oh my goodness!! So good.
I have gotten the dairy free/soy free or the LIGHT ones by mistake. Yuck.
But everyone’s tastes buds are different! The ones that around 320-340 calories taste
better—in my opinion.
Peanuts in moderation.
Quest bars. If I know I am going to be somewhere where I
can not purchase food or I need a quick fix to stay full, quest bars are a
really nice option. I usually only eat
half because that fills me up.
Lots of recipes on
pinterest. My sister has made one and I
will include that recipe. It was really,
really good!
This is the website
where I got my start and realized that it wasn’t going to be that hard!
An actual meal plans with 99% of the foods I have actually heard of!
Recipes we have tried:
Chicken & Spinach w
Bacon
One of our favorites. We
leave out the onions though and most of the time substitute the cream cheese
for whipping cream. We also tend to add broccoli if we have it on hand. I have
tried this version and it is great as well. Peeled shrimp and sliced up
sausages are also great! I make a similar variation at least once a week.
Creamy Garlic Butter & Shrimp
This is also one of our favorites! Very similar to the last one.
This is also one of our favorites! Very similar to the last one.
Creamy Shrimp Alfredo and Spinach
An easier recipe than the last, but with whipping cream.
An easier recipe than the last, but with whipping cream.
Cream Cheese Pancakes
These are great and remind me of a crepe. I put butter on it, cool whip, and strawberries.
These are great and remind me of a crepe. I put butter on it, cool whip, and strawberries.
Pizza!
One of our favorites! I could eat this every day!
One of our favorites! I could eat this every day!
Chocolate Chip Keto Dough
My sister made this for us. They were sooooo good! Remember though—only eat in moderation. Don’t eat the whole thing in one setting as they are so good it is tempting!
My sister made this for us. They were sooooo good! Remember though—only eat in moderation. Don’t eat the whole thing in one setting as they are so good it is tempting!
Her recipe also has some
yummy looking things that are on my—will make one day list!--
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