Saturday, August 17, 2019
Weighed 159.4 lbs | Waist Measured 37.5 inches
Eggchillada
• Put butter in a pan.
• Mix 2 Eggs and pour into pan.
• Take the spatula roll and fold the sides in. Then flip to seal.
• Mild Cheddar Cheese on top.
• 1 Slice of Avocado
• Sour Cream
• Valentina Salsa Picante
Almond Waffle
I don’t have a photo because I took the left over waffle that I had from last weekend. Toasted it too long so it was not what I would consider picture worthy. However, I did add extra butter. And I added some blueberries and some whip cream. I also had a cup of coffee with heavy whipping cream. Below is the recipe.
- 1 cup almond flour sifted (add more if needed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan gum optional
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy cream and a little water
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 3 eggs
Click Here for the Recipe By Lisa | Low Carb Yum
Friend Steak Dinner with Keto Sides
I don’t have a photo of my dinner plate. I was a bit distracted with adult conversation and our children playing together. Our friends prepared a very nice meal and I was still able to eat well, I did enjoy a gooey brownie and a margarita.
My husband and I worked on the 2 side dishes. We used a Cheese Grater to grate Cabbage for the Keto Coleslaw. Since we were visiting friends, my husband added Swerve a sugar replacement to add a little sweetness to it. Be sure to check out the Keto Coleslaw it was a tasty dish!
• Grilled Steak made by our friend. YUM!
• Keto Coleslaw*
• Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears (Appetizer or side – you decide.)
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Weighed 159 lbs | Waist Measured 37 inches
Sautéed Morning
• Sautéed diced Onions with @ChappellHillSausage with 2 Cherry Grape Tomatoes
• Pour 3 Mixed Eggs
• Valentina Salsa Picante
• Half of an Avocado
• Sour Cream
A glass of water and a cup of coffee with heavy whipping cream.
Keto Skillet Shrimp with Zoodles
For lunch my husband surprised me with one of my favorite ingredients. SHRIMP!!! What goes great with shrimp. ZOODLES!!! For some reason we only had a couple of zucchinis left to make for this dish to split amongst the family. If you want a big bowl full you would need many more.
Here is the recipe by Jennifer Garza at I Save A 2 Z .
Monday, August 19, 2019
Weighed 159 lbs | Waist Measured 37 inches
Egg Fold
• Pour 3 Mixed Eggs over the @chappellhillsausage and butter
• Valentina Salsa Picante
• 1 Cherry Grape Tomato Diced
• Half of an Avocado
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Arm Roast In Au Jus Sauce With Brussel Sprouts
We used a crock pot to cook the roast. Fried the Brussel Sprouts which had a nice smokey crunch.
So we took the meat juice from the crockpot that had the arm roast and poured it into a pot. Whisked it with heavy cream until it boiled for 10 minutes.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Weighed 158 lbs | Waist Measured 37 inches
Egg Roast Stack
• Diced Arm Roast and put in butter in a pan.
• Pour 3 Mixed Eggs
• Pepper
• Valentina Salsa Picante
• Half of an Avocado
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Mexican Cheese
Bison Patty With Green Sides
• Balled up Bison Patty with Himalayan Pink Salt and Black Pepper
• Sautéed 1 mushroom and Sliced Onions in the same skillet with Olive Oil to 160°
• Sautéed Green Beans in Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Pepper
• Half an Avocado
• Cucumber Slices with Ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce
• 1 Tablespoon of Kalamata Olives
Hot Wings
• Baked 6 Chicken Wings
• Made a Buffalo Wing sauce with butter and Valentino Salsa Picante
• Ranch dressing to dip
• Fried Asparagus in Coconut Oil
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Weighed 159 lbs | Waist Measured 37 inches
Egg Bison Meat Stack
So since I enjoyed the BISON MEAT for lunch yesterday. I decided to give it a go for breakfast by making mini balls. Not the same enjoyment with Bison meat. Would rather have the @chappellhillsausage.
Also…I started doing stacks or layering my eggs because it is easier to break and scoop all of the ingredients.
• Bison Meats rolled into balls
• Pour 3 Mixed Eggs
• Valentina Salsa Picante
• Half of an Avocado
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Mexican Cheese
Meatloaf With Veggies
• Bison Meat with and Ground Italian Sausage, Almond Flour and Parmesan Cheese.
• Topped with Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Hickory flavored. (Will NOT use again.)
• 2 Steamed Cauliflower and Broccoli
• Sautéed Raw Mushroom
• Sautéed Green Beans in Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Pepper
• Cucumber Slices with Ranch dressing
• 2 Tablespoon of Kalamata Olives.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Weighed 158 lbs | Waist Measured 37 inches
Egg & Mushroom Stack
• Sautéed Onions, Himalayan Pink Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil and 2 Mushrooms
• Pour 3 Mixed Eggs
• 1 Grape Cherry Tomato
• Valentina Salsa Picante
• Half of an Avocado
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Mexican Cheese
Bison Cheeseburger
• Sautéed Onions and Mushroom
• Bison patty prepped with Himalayan pink salt and pepper with Olive Oil.
• Topped with BBQ Sauce
• Sautéed Green Beans in Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Pepper
• Cucumber Slices with Ranch dressing
• 2 Tablespoon of Kalamata Olives
• 1 Grape Cherry Tomato
• Half an Avocado
• Pickles
• Sour Cream
Fresh Lime Juice
I got curious and squeezed some lime juice into a bowl. I will give it another go.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Weighed 158.2 lbs | Waist Measured 36 inches
Almost Fishy
Sometimes I play with my food…I was trying to create a fish shape with breakfast. It wasn’t quite there. Overall it tasted good.
• Smokey Honey Ham in butter
• Pour 3 Mixed Eggs
• 1 stripe of Crispy Bacon
• Valentina Salsa Picante
• Half of an Avocado
• Sour Cream
• 1 slice of Cheddar Cheese
Tuna Fish Wrap
• 1 pack of Chunk Light Tuna in Water (Premium Wild Caught)
• Spinach & Herbs Tortilla Wrap
• Ranch dressing
• Half an Avocado
• 1 Slice Cheddar Cheese
• 7 Blueberries
• 2 Tablespoon of Kalamata Olives
• Sautéed Green Beans in Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Pepper
After I placed all of the ingredients on the wrap I folded and tucked the ends to a burrito. Then placed it in my panini maker. I can always improve on my folding the ends . Overall, I enjoyed it.
Fresh Lime Juice
After, I squeezed juice on Thursday and drank it straight from a bowl. I decided to do it again, but this time I poured into a tall glass of water filled with ice. It was practically a lemonade, but without the sugar. And it TASTED REFRESHING. I believe I will have to buy some limes and make this a daily drink.
– HERE ARE WEEK 2 RESULTS –
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Weighed 158.4 lbs | Waist Measured 35 inches
Woohoo! I lost 6.6 lbs and measuring 4 inches less around my waist since I started. REMEMBER, it’s about the inches. The inches lost indicates fat is being used and passing through my body. Which is what I want.
Last weekend, I had a surprising event happen with being able to slip into my Express Jeans size 10. Weeks ago, there was NO WAY I was able to even button them. I haven’t worn these jeans in YEARS. I was able to button with ease.
Even if it appears that I’m dropping pounds. I have to remember to use the Keto tools to reach my goal. It’s becoming a pattern now that I am primarily eating two meals a day such as breakfast and lunch consistently. In the past, I have always been satisfied eating the same thing mostly everyday. Eating fresh foods or preparing foods daily I am hoping to master soon. Some vegetables don’t last long as others, which is why my meals change daily. It’s a balance to buy what you will eat and use it too.
My Clothes
My jogging tights I noticed are loose. And some shirts that I would consider tight in the sleeves are now not so tight. Some dresses that were tight around my waist are now fitting well. It appears that parts of my body are being targeted faster than others. Overall, I’m pleased with how I am progressing naturally. I’m kinda stoked how things are going and I have only been doing this for two weeks!!! No crazy pills. Or having to spend months in gym class.
Headaches and Fatique
For a few days, I had some mild headaches and fatigue. My husband would refer to it as Keto Flu or Ketosis Flu. I’m not sure that I would say that I mastered it with some sort of kill switch. It helped eating Kalamata Olives, drinking water, eating some meat and of course sleeping. If you visit Diet Doctor, I’m sure there is helpful information that can give you some knowledge how to overcome it.
On Thursday I did squeeze some fresh lime juice and drank it straight. On Friday, I squeezed another lime and poured the fresh lime juice into a tall glass of iced water. And I’m totally loving it!!! It’s just like lemonade to me, but without the sugary taste to it.
I believe the coffee helps tremendously when it comes to getting the fat out of my body. It’s crazy to actually say, “I am a coffee drinker.” If I would have been transported back in time to say that I would drink coffee multiple times a week, with no sugar or milk I would have laughed hysterically.
I use a French Press to make a fresh cup of coffee then I pour heavy whipping cream.
I’m happy with my current measurements. Really surprised and hope that this inspires you to start your fat loss journey.
Keto Facebook Groups
One disappointment that I will share is there are a few Facebook group pages out there that claim to be a Keto Support Community. You have to be careful in what you are reading. There are those who believe they are eating a Keto lifestyle, but they are NOT. It’s understandable that there are people who go through slumps – maybe they are discouraged and then it becomes a yo yo diet. If you are looking for accountability or support you may have to connect with a real person. Such as your spouse or bff.
Here is a reminder of what I’m doing to reach my goal:
1. Eat foods that are within my list, “How To Look Good Naked With Keto and Beginner Recipes”.
2. Write down what I used and note in hacks or what I thought about it. If I didn’t like it…I’m not going to recommend it or eat it again. (Blog)
3. Take my measurements weekly. I started to do it daily at 7am. Mainly because I needed to form the habit to stay committed.
4. Publish my results at the end of the week. Hopefully on Saturday. This is my second week.
I’m trying to keep the recipes simple. My husband is further along when it comes to marinades, sauces and more. He has been at this much longer than I. Thank you for reading. Let me know if I need to explain something further. Or let me know how are you doing with your challenge.
“We believe what we think.”