High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

[girl_dee]

I got a recipe off Pinterest awhile ago for Crack Slaw and I'm going to make some tonight. I love it but my spouse does not, so she can have leftovers!

How'd this come out?

[*Anya*]

Where is Jesse??

I'on't know, but I'll be glad when him and Sadie return.

:bow:

He dropped a note on my visitor page a couple of weeks ago to say he is fine (thank goodness) and is just taking a break.

Gay, I would love the recipe for the crack slaw. The name alone is awesome.

Can you post it?

:)

[hopelessromantic69]

If no one has mentioned this website yet...Spark people is free and they have some really awesome recipes.

[Gayandgray]

He dropped a note on my visitor page a couple of weeks ago to say he is fine (thank goodness) and is just taking a break.

Gay, I would love the recipe for the crack slaw. The name alone is awesome.

Can you post it?

:)



If I can figure out how to do it I sure will!! I'm on my iPhone, I don't have a computer. If I can't do it I will just type it all out for you!:jester: It's really good and lowcarb so I can have seconds with no guilt!

[Orema]

If no one has mentioned this website yet...Spark people is free and they have some really awesome recipes.

Thanks for mentioning this website. It looks nice, though I haven't had a chance to check it out—will do that this weekend.

Here's a link in case others want to check it out. Thanks again.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/

[girl_dee]

last night i had ground turkey and brussel sprouts.

With sticking under 20 carbs a day or there abouts, brussel sprouts are a bit high but i think i was still under 20 for the day.

There is a great carb counter app that is so easy to use...its called

"Click Counter"

This lifestyle is perfect for someone like me who doesn't eat a whole lot, so when i do, i make it count.

[girl_dee]

Thanks for mentioning this website. It looks nice, though I haven't had a chance to check it out—will do that this weekend.

Here's a link in case others want to check it out. Thanks again.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/


I love this site, i was a member at one time. I already belong to several weight loss/keto groups but whats one more?

I am feeling i need more structure so will adjust accordingly.

[girl_dee]

ok i had good reason to but i blew my keto with bread this weekend. i am sure there is a weight gain :(

jumping back in to under 20 carbs today.

i have pork for lunch and wings for dinner, i’ll throw in some veggies.

[Deborah*]

ok i had good reason to but i blew my keto with bread this weekend. i am sure there is a weight gain :(

jumping back in to under 20 carbs today.

i have pork for lunch and wings for dinner, i’ll throw in some veggies.


I suggest you go to atkins.com and look at their recipes.
They have some bread recipes you can make, which are low carb. Also google 'muffin in a minute' recipe. It's yummy and made in a coffee cup..and ready to eat within a few minutes! It uses ground flax in place of flour and has just a couple of carbs. You can add cinnamon to it, and ice it with low carb icing if you like.

At Thanksgiving, I took all my side dishes with me to a gathering.. made my cranberry sauce and for dressing I used muffin in a minute (I added herbs before cooking), wild salad greens with dressing, Hershey's dark chocolate miniatures (sugar-free) .. and my dinner had 6 carbs!

Walden Farms makes jams and preserves with no carbs..
Look online for Atkins bread that's a loaf of bread, made with coconut flour.. just a few carbs per slice.

I'm writing this so you know you have choices, and muffin in a minute will fill your desire for bread within a few minutes cooking time. I hope this helps.

Deborah

[girl_dee]

I suggest you go to atkins.com and look at their recipes.
They have some bread recipes you can make, which are low carb. Also google 'muffin in a minute' recipe. It's yummy and made in a coffee cup..and ready to eat within a few minutes! It uses ground flax in place of flour and has just a couple of carbs. You can add cinnamon to it, and ice it with low carb icing if you like.

At Thanksgiving, I took all my side dishes with me to a gathering.. made my cranberry sauce and for dressing I used muffin in a minute (I added herbs before cooking), wild salad greens with dressing, Hershey's dark chocolate miniatures (sugar-free) .. and my dinner had 6 carbs!

Walden Farms makes jams and preserves with no carbs..
Look online for Atkins bread that's a loaf of bread, made with coconut flour.. just a few carbs per slice.

I'm writing this so you know you have choices, and muffin in a minute will fill your desire for bread within a few minutes cooking time. I hope this helps.

Deborah


thank you Deborah, i found some low card wraps - 5 carbs, that i cut in half and throw stuff in.

i’ll look into the muffin idea, i do like muffins.

i’m trying to lose a few pounds now so i really want all my carbs to come from meat and veggies, but it does get boring.

[*Anya*]

So good to see this thread resurrected!

I fell off the low carb wagon a few months ago. My nemesis: bread.

I can't touch the stuff.

I did strictly low carb for over a year and did great keeping off the weight that I lost in the hospital.

Well, until I told myself I could eat bread again, that is.

I really can't even have low carb wraps or cloud bread. I can't make all the low carb sweets either. Pinterest is chock full of keto/low carb recipes for meals. I will post the next one I try.

I am sticking to lots of meat, lots of cauliflower and broccoli in different types of recipes (many from this thread) and other low carb healthy options.

The miracle of low carb/keto diets is that it is not painful to lose weight! No hunger!

Anyway, I have to be on steroids for my medical diagnosis and I feared I would never lose another pound but sticking to low carb strictly this month, I have lost almost 5 pounds. It truly is nothing short of a miracle to me for a multitude of reasons.

My cholesterol had inched up a little after I got back on the carb train, so this will help that, too. My triglycerides stayed very low and HDL high, so not too much work.

Thanks to everyone that posts awesome recipes here.

PS: Jessie! Come back!!!

[Deborah*]

thank you Deborah, i found some low card wraps - 5 carbs, that i cut in half and throw stuff in.

i’ll look into the muffin idea, i do like muffins.

i’m trying to lose a few pounds now so i really want all my carbs to come from meat and veggies, but it does get boring.
It doesn't have to be boring.. I make all sorts of things, large variety.
Truly you should go to atkins.com and check out the recipes.. also, there's au.atkins.com which is Australia's Atkins website.. has a lovely fish pie recipe.

I enjoy the Australian website, but sometimes have difficulty with measurements.. then I write down every ingredient & make the recipe revisions to please myself.

Deborah

[girl_dee]

It doesn't have to be boring.. I make all sorts of things, large variety.
Truly you should go to atkins.com and check out the recipes.. also, there's au.atkins.com which is Australia's Atkins website.. has a lovely fish pie recipe.

I enjoy the Australian website, but sometimes have difficulty with measurements.. then I write down every ingredient & make the recipe revisions to please myself.

Deborah

i am a big fan of Atkins and did atkins many times to lose weight, before low carb became a thing. i am just into simple recipes, and i don’t have a microwave.

Atkins was a big believer in no processed foods, so since his death they have done nothing but make processed foods in his name.

i am a meat and veggies person so i stick to that, but i get lazy.

[Deborah*]

i am a big fan of Atkins and did atkins many times to lose weight, before low carb became a thing. i am just into simple recipes, and i don’t have a microwave.

Atkins was a big believer in no processed foods, so since his death they have done nothing but make processed foods in his name.

i am a meat and veggies person so i stick to that, but i get lazy.
Okay, but you might find some brilliant recipes at that website.. or some ideas for your mind of things you may want to try. If you want to take a look or not, it's all okay and up to you.

Deborah

[Gayandgray]

I found a real easy recipe on a lowcarb website and made it today. It came out good! If anybody is interested: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Jar of salsa
Brick of cream cheese
You just throw the chicken in the crockpot, thawed or frozen is fine. Mine were frozen solid straight out the freezer! Pour the jar of salsa over top and cook on low for at least 6 hours. Then put the brick of cream cheese in and turn up on high for a half hour or until all melted. Took a bit longer for mine to melt but my sister said if I had took the cream cheese out of the fridge to soften first, it would have worked better. Anyways, when it was done I shredded the chicken up right in the crockpot and served it to my spouse on a roll. I had mine just on a plate. I liked it a lot!! Went back for seconds! :canadian:

[Gayandgray]

Another one I’m gonna try next week (I’m working all weekend) is a simple one for cabbage and Libby’s canned corn beef. I’ll post how it turns out.:hangloose:

[Jesse]

***Peeking in to say hello and to let you all know it makes my heart happy that you all are posting in this thread!** :)

I have a few new recipes, some of which are my own that I will share when I get a moment to type them up. They are all Ketogenic recipes though because I am totally Keto (under 20 carbs daily) now. That said, I still have a few Paleo/lo carb recipes tucked away I can share if anyone follows that way of instead.

Later-

[girl_dee]

I found a real easy recipe on a lowcarb website and made it today. It came out good! If anybody is interested: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Jar of salsa
Brick of cream cheese
You just throw the chicken in the crockpot, thawed or frozen is fine. Mine were frozen solid straight out the freezer! Pour the jar of salsa over top and cook on low for at least 6 hours. Then put the brick of cream cheese in and turn up on high for a half hour or until all melted. Took a bit longer for mine to melt but my sister said if I had took the cream cheese out of the fridge to soften first, it would have worked better. Anyways, when it was done I shredded the chicken up right in the crockpot and served it to my spouse on a roll. I had mine just on a plate. I liked it a lot!! Went back for seconds! :canadian:

This is very similar to the salsa chicken i make. Throw in chicken and pour salsa over it. i sometimes add celery and whatever to it, but its amazing. i had not thought about cream cheese!.

Also be careful with cooking in a crock pot, the meat can stay at the *spoiling* temperature for too long with such low heat.

i tend to get nervous and cook mine almost all the way before throwing in crock pot for a few hours.

[girl_dee]

***Peeking in to say hello and to let you all know it makes my heart happy that you all are posting in this thread!** :)

I have a few new recipes, some of which are my own that I will share when I get a moment to type them up. They are all Ketogenic recipes though because I am totally Keto (under 20 carbs daily) now. That said, I still have a few Paleo/lo carb recipes tucked away I can share if anyone follows that way of instead.

Later-

i know i feel much better when under 20 a day, but i tend to do too few and i think thats a problem.

i am also suffering with foot cramps big time. i know it’s a side effect but last night was the worst i’ve ever had. i take the supplements that normally take care of it, but they aren’t working. i’ll call my doc on Monday to see what she suggests.

anyone else deal with that?

[girl_dee]

One thing i enjoy when i do make them is Salmon Cakes. You can google Low Carb Salmon Cakes and there are a ton of variations but it’s simple and they are very very good!

[*Anya*]

***Peeking in to say hello and to let you all know it makes my heart happy that you all are posting in this thread!** :)

I have a few new recipes, some of which are my own that I will share when I get a moment to type them up. They are all Ketogenic recipes though because I am totally Keto (under 20 carbs daily) now. That said, I still have a few Paleo/lo carb recipes tucked away I can share if anyone follows that way of instead.

Later-

It is so good to see you here again!

I am in awe of your sticking to 20 carbs a day!

I really need to do a better job of writing down the net carbs from each item I eat. I have kind of been doing lazy keto because I pretty much know what is low carb now and what isn't but it would be helpful to actually track everything.

Don't be a stranger Jesse!

[Gayandgray]

i know i feel much better when under 20 a day, but i tend to do too few and i think thats a problem.

i am also suffering with foot cramps big time. i know it’s a side effect but last night was the worst i’ve ever had. i take the supplements that normally take care of it, but they aren’t working. i’ll call my doc on Monday to see what she suggests.

anyone else deal with that?

I had severe calf cramps and general “Keto flu” symptoms( tired, dizzy) so someone on a lowcarb forum I follow told me to drink sugar free Powerade and/or bouillon. It really does help me!

[girl_dee]

I had severe calf cramps and general “Keto flu” symptoms( tired, dizzy) so someone on a lowcarb forum I follow told me to drink sugar free Powerade and/or bouillon. It really does help me!

i’ve had them my whole life but OMG last night, was the absolute worst i’ve ever had. i woke up and my legs are sore all the way to the hip. took me a while to want to walk.

i’ll get some and try it

[Jesse]

i know i feel much better when under 20 a day, but i tend to do too few and i think thats a problem.

i am also suffering with foot cramps big time. i know it’s a side effect but last night was the worst i’ve ever had. i take the supplements that normally take care of it, but they aren’t working. i’ll call my doc on Monday to see what she suggests.

anyone else deal with that?

Hey Dee, Ketosis can cause an imbalance of your electrolytes, this is a major contributor to muscle cramps. To correct this, some just add a bit of Himalayan salt to their drinking water. The Himalayan salt does not have an overly salty taste, so just a pinch in each glass of water is barely noticeable.

I tend to forget to do that so instead I keep a pint jar of Sole' on the counter where I make coffee in the mornings. This works great for me and I no longer have the leg/foot cramps. I also use magnesium oil most days, which also helps with muscle cramps.

Sole Recipe:

Pint jar
Himalayan Salt
Filtered or Spring Water

Fill jar about 1/4 of the way
Add water, leaving about an 1" at the top
Tighten lid then shake gently to mix and let the jar sit overnight. If all of the salt disappears completely during this time, add more salt and allow to sit overnight once more. The goal is to have the water become fully saturated with the salt, (26%). At this point, there should be some salt remaining in the bottom of the jar, if not repeat until a thin layer of salt remains on the bottom of jar.

As the Sole is used more water and/or salt can be added to the jar and allowed to sit overnight thus keeping the same jar going indefinitely.

Use: add 1 teaspoon of Sole to 8 oz of water and drink first thing in the morning. Wait 20 min. before drinking/eating.

Sole provides multiple benefits in addition to offering relief from muscle cramps. It benefits hair, nails, veins, bone health, natural weight loss and is a natural anti-histamine as well.

Sorry, a bit winded today. :)

[Jesse]

It is so good to see you here again!

I am in awe of your sticking to 20 carbs a day!

I really need to do a better job of writing down the net carbs from each item I eat. I have kind of been doing lazy keto because I pretty much know what is low carb now and what isn't but it would be helpful to actually track everything.

Don't be a stranger Jesse!


Hey Anya, and thanks. :) It got so much easier for me once I worked out my macros and started eating the proper amount of fat. Healthy fat satiates hunger. For my macros I use an android app called MyKeto from Google Play store. I love it! There is a free version but I coughed up the $3.99 for the full version because I wanted the Daily/Weekly tracking.

[Bèsame*]

Knock on wood...I've had no cramps ever since I added lemon to my water. It balances out your pH levels. I've also added salt to my diet to drink more.

I just slice up the lemon and add it to my filtered water, letting it sit inside my water container until I drink it all up over the course of the day.

Drink more water to combat the flu like systems!

[~ocean]

I didn't know what the word KETO meant and what the hype was , so I just now looked it up and it's the way I eat normally, I don't eat a high carb diet or high fat . I might be ill because of the pulmonary fibrosis but my cholesterol and blood pressure all the stats . sugar etc. are all in almost perfect guidelines. If << BIG IF it wasn't for my lung issues I would be in perfect health like I always thought I was. Till 2014, then cancer in 2015. It's a common sense diet the Keto.. everything in moderation, just takes effort in cooking for yourself and family. also in Europe it's a way of eating.

[cathexis]

Used to do "The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet" back in the early '70s as a teenager and in good physical shape (gymnast), Have been thinking a bit about it lately. Bit worried about doing it with Type 1 Diabetes, but something has to rid me of the spare tire. Also, it might be good to have optimal health for surgery.

It's an all protein, zero carbs (no lettuce or tomato) Small bits of condiments such as ketchup, mustard, steak sauce. Small amt. non-fat milk if you want. I made a non sweetened cocoa/Sweet-n-Low mix for it.

One must drink 8 (8 oz) glasses of water to prevent kidney damage. You can drink as much diet pop/soda as you wish, but no matter, must drink the 8 glasses of water.

The various times that I have gone on this diet, I lost 2 lbs/day. Not water weight, but weight from ketosis. I could only stay on this for a maximum of 14 days, during which 28-30 pounds was lost. The weight did not return unless I ate poorly. Going on/off this diet permitted me to go from 132-76 pounds during one late Spring.

[girl_dee]

Used to do "The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet" back in the early '70s as a teenager and in good physical shape (gymnast), Have been thinking a bit about it lately. Bit worried about doing it with Type 1 Diabetes, but something has to rid me of the spare tire. Also, it might be good to have optimal health for surgery.

It's an all protein, zero carbs (no lettuce or tomato) Small bits of condiments such as ketchup, mustard, steak sauce. Small amt. non-fat milk if you want. I made a non sweetened cocoa/Sweet-n-Low mix for it.

One must drink 8 (8 oz) glasses of water to prevent kidney damage. You can drink as much diet pop/soda as you wish, but no matter, must drink the 8 glasses of water.

The various times that I have gone on this diet, I lost 2 lbs/day. Not water weight, but weight from ketosis. I could only stay on this for a maximum of 14 days, during which 28-30 pounds was lost. The weight did not return unless I ate poorly. Going on/off this diet permitted me to go from 132-76 pounds during one late Spring.


Dr Atkins gave low carb woe to his diabetes patients, and soon saw the weight melting off of them, so do you think it would cause a problem with your diabetes condition?

[girl_dee]

Knock on wood...I've had no cramps ever since I added lemon to my water. It balances out your pH levels. I've also added salt to my diet to drink more.

I just slice up the lemon and add it to my filtered water, letting it sit inside my water container until I drink it all up over the course of the day.

Drink more water to combat the flu like systems!

that’s great!

it’s my feet that get me, right in the arch, and my toes become completely distorted shooting in all different directions. It’s extremely painful and my feet and legs are sore the next day.

i’m going to try staying on track with a ton of water everyday and will try the lemon.

[girl_dee]

i found this to be a simple way to explain the difference. For myself, i am ‘officially' low carb. A KETO woe a specific amount of high fat, low protein, low carb and i just don’t want to calculate macros (there’s an app for this!). If i were to calculate, i may learn that i am doing the KETO plan, but i don’t want to put that much energy into figuring it out. I just know below 20 carbs a day is where i like to be.

i love the simplicity of low carb- it’s easy and i feel good when on it (except for the charley horses, which i am not sure are related)







WHAT IS A LOW CARB DIET?

Generally speaking, the term “low carb” can be applied to any type of diet where you reduce your overall carb intake. This is a very lose term and can mean different things to different people.

There is a general consensus out there that eating low carb “usually” means eating between 20 and 100 net carbs per day. That is a very large range, and not everybody will follow those guidelines.


A low carb diet does not equal a ketogenic diet.

WHAT ARE NET CARBS?

Net carbs are very easy to figure. All you have to do is look at the nutrition data for whatever food you are eating and subtract the fiber count from the total carb count. Many people choose this method to ensure they get more fiber in an eating plan that could easily cut out fiber completely.

WHAT IS A KETOGENIC DIET?

A Ketogenic diet does equal a low carb diet.

A Keto diet is one of many different approaches to eating low carb. It has very specific parameters with the idea being that you put your body into a state of ketosis where fat becomes your body’s main fuel source. It is considered a high fat, moderate protein, low carb eating plan.

While macros will be slightly different for each person, a Ketogenic diet will require that your macros are generally around 80% fat, 15% protein and 5% carbs. This can seem extreme to some people, but for those who follow a Ketogenic diet, the health benefits can be significant.


Plus, after a while, it becomes extremely easy to get that amount of fat. Like any diet, there is a term of adjustment. But it’s pretty easy to get the hang of.

That being said, a ketogenic diet is not for everyone. If you have certain health concerns, such as kidney problems, a Ketogenic diet will not be a good option for you. So talk to your doctor or a qualified dietitian before getting started.


KETO CONCERNS

If you think you might be interested in following a Ketogenic diet, I implore you to do your research. There are many concerns and issues that can arise based on your own, individual constitution. For those people who can benefit from this sort of eating plan, the benefits are endless. But there are things you need to watch for when following this sort of eating plan. So do your homework. This is not for everyone.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

I tend to follow a Keto eating plan and I have seen many benefits from doing so. Often people ask me how I can possibly be healthy eating that much fat. But when fat becomes your main fuel source, your whole body functions differently. Traditional nutrition “rules” no longer apply in that respect. I have seen all my lab work come back into normal ranges within a matter of months. So if you feel you may benefit from a Keto plan, it could definitely be worth, at the very least, a try.

IN CONCLUSION

Low carb eating is a broad term that can be applied to many different approaches and eating plans. It can be based on just about any number of carbs that are less than what you would typically eat. Every low carb diet out there from South Beach to Atkins will give you a different number of carbs to shoot for. So if you want to eat low carb, but are not interested in a Keto diet, you will need to do your research on the many, many low carb diets available on the market today.

[Jesse]

Anyone love pickles... and bacon? Here's a simple but yummy recipe I have been making lately, that is great for an appetizer or a quick snack.

Bacon Wrapped Pickles W/ Ranch Dressing For Dipping

You will need pickles of course. I keep a jar of Bubbies pickles in the fridge because they are naturally fermented and have zero carbs or sugars. Use whatever pickles you have, slices spears gherkins etc. For brevity's sake I will use spears here.

Preheat oven-400-425°F

When using spears, cut bacon in half and wrap a slice around each spear. Place on baking pan. Place wrapped spears in oven for 12-20 minutes, depending on your preference for bacon texture. Remember, bacon will crisp up a bit more as it cools. When to your liking remove from oven and allow to cool. These are better when cool, but so hard to resist straight from the oven. Lol! They are great dipped in ranch dressing as one would with fried pickles. Enjoy!

Here is the link to the ranch dressing I use, but there are a few others online you may like, so check around.
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/low-carb-keto-ranch-dressing/

[Gayandgray]

I got my spouse a pizza today and I got a huge salad, but I had some toppings off her pizza. While I was eating I remembered that years back when Atkins was real popular they had a restaurant somewhere that offered “ pizza in a bucket”, which was basically just all the toppings and cheese, sauce, (no crust) in a big bucket. I wish they still had this around.:seeingstars:

[girl_dee]

i’m taking out shrimp to make bacon wrapped shrimp in the next few days... i like to keep them in the fridge for a quick bite or breakfast

[Bèsame*]

I was breakfast experimenting...

Eggs, enough almond flour to thicken it up, vanilla, smudge of baking powder, cinnamon, runny pancake consistency.
Poured into a pan with melted butter, cooked and flipped.
Served with more butter and a little sugar free syrup.

It definitely is a do over!

[girl_dee]

these are 2 carbs each. i am going to try one today.

https://tysonscore2.azureedge.net/assets/media/jimmydeanv2/products/categories/jdcategory_simplescrambles.ashx

[girl_dee]

these are 2 carbs each. i am going to try one today.

https://tysonscore2.azureedge.net/assets/media/jimmydeanv2/products/categories/jdcategory_simplescrambles.ashx

update, i did have one the other morning, they are DELICIOUS.. but i noticed i was super thirsty after.... then i checked the sodium... :blink:

[Gayandgray]

Does anybody here who is doing keto/lowcarb ever eat a spoonful of coconut oil in the morning with their coffee? I know some people put it in their coffee (bullet proof coffe) but I just eat a spoonful, or if I run out I will eat some cream cheese.

[girl_dee]

Does anybody here who is doing keto/lowcarb ever eat a spoonful of coconut oil in the morning with their coffee? I know some people put it in their coffee (bullet proof coffe) but I just eat a spoonful, or if I run out I will eat some cream cheese.

i tried it, also tried butter bullet coffee.. i can’t get passed the gross texture and taste.

it’s for a fat boost if your macros are low in fat.

my fat intake is ok so i won’t do this.

[kittygrrl]

Does anybody here who is doing keto/lowcarb ever eat a spoonful of coconut oil in the morning with their coffee? I know some people put it in their coffee (bullet proof coffe) but I just eat a spoonful, or if I run out I will eat some cream cheese.

if mouth feel is important i wonder if coconut butter would work? Of course you have to love coconuts!

[Jesse]

I didn't like the coconut oil in my coffee. Instead I use a teaspoon of grass fed butter. Total different taste.

[Jesse]

Follow the link to 120 dinner recipes, plus 10 snacks. I didn't have time to check each recipe for ingredients to make sure they are all Keto. So check before you make it. :)

https://fitnesscrest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/keto-dinner-recipes.pdf

[Bèsame*]

Last night I made smashed Brussel sprouts. Delish!

Boil sprouts for about 10 min in boiling water.
Blanch in an ice bath.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Put the little sprouts, whole, onto the paper and smash with the bottom of a small glass or jar.
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake in oven (450) for 10 min.

I topped with crumbled bacon too!

Super easy

http://del.h-cdn.co/assets/17/50/640x972/gallery-1513375271-delish-smashed-brussels-sprouts-pinterest-still003.jpg

[Bèsame*]

i tried it, also tried butter bullet coffee.. i can’t get passed the gross texture and taste.

it’s for a fat boost if your macros are low in fat.

my fat intake is ok so i won’t do this.

I whip up some heavy whipping cream, enough for a med size container. I put a spoonful in my coffee. It's like dessert in a mug. There is a layer of foamy goodness on top!

[Gayandgray]

HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!!!!!!! I have lost a total of 11lbs!!!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::che er: I’ve been eating Keto very strictly and have totally changed my attitude and mindset. I know it will probably take me about 2yrs or more to get down to the weight I want to be, and that’s cool, I have patience.

[girl_dee]

HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!!!!!!! I have lost a total of 11lbs!!!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::che er: I’ve been eating Keto very strictly and have totally changed my attitude and mindset. I know it will probably take me about 2yrs or more to get down to the weight I want to be, and that’s cool, I have patience.

Congrats! Thats a total size! :cheer:

[Breathless]

HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!!!!!!! I have lost a total of 11lbs!!!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::che er: I’ve been eating Keto very strictly and have totally changed my attitude and mindset. I know it will probably take me about 2yrs or more to get down to the weight I want to be, and that’s cool, I have patience.

Congrats to you!!! That is success!!. I too am on Keto, and trying so very hard to remain strict.. in 3 months I am down just over 50lbs.. but more than that.. those jeans I threw in my closet years ago that I couldn't bare to part with.. now fit and are getting too big.. and I am ever so happy to let them go for forever this time. So that being said, you may be surprised how quickly it falls off, the inches are the most noticable.. Good for you!

[Gayandgray]

I’m sure if I exercised more I’d probably lose more, however....... The pain in my feet is finally easing up some and I’m so afraid of hurting myself. I’m a big girl and still have a lot more weight to lose.

[girl_dee]

I’m sure if I exercised more I’d probably lose more, however....... The pain in my feet is finally easing up some and I’m so afraid of hurting myself. I’m a big girl and still have a lot more weight to lose.

Bah! You are doing great, lets celebrate!

[Breathless]

I’m sure if I exercised more I’d probably lose more, however....... The pain in my feet is finally easing up some and I’m so afraid of hurting myself. I’m a big girl and still have a lot more weight to lose.

Being bluntly honest, we didn't get this way in one day or even one year..
I was also afraid of hurting myself, I've had some major surgery on my knee and the same ankle, and after losing some of the weight, I finally have the want to run again. My limp is gone.. finally. Now be smart, pick a non icy surface, good shoes, and good socks.. comfy clothes.. and as small as it may seem... do your stretches FIRST.. I can not stress that enough.. Tight muscles, especially the ones we haven't used in a while get injured, warm and stretched ones welcome the movement!

[Jesse]

Congratulations, Gayandgray & Breathless! I am proud of both of you and hope you are likewise proud of yourselves! :)

[Gayandgray]

I’m still chugging along!!!!!!:hangloose::hangloose::hangloose::hangl oose:

[girl_dee]

i was off track for a week while on vacation, but i’m back now!

[Martina]

I've lost nine pounds so far, but I do miss french fries. Just had a snack of kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes.

[girl_dee]

Breathless turned me on to this. and OMG .. so many variations!

http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/recipe/p_RU185050.jpg

[girl_dee]

another Keto group i am in follows this person, i love her recipes. I want to get this set when i can.

https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Health-Taking-Cooking-Kristie/dp/1540682226/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2/134-2857258-1345557?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1540682226&pd_rd_r=6A1KR77JD5R11R5E5BS7&pd_rd_w=yRA9A&pd_rd_wg=vGwZq&psc=1&refRID=6A1KR77JD5R11R5E5BS7

[girl_dee]

BUMP....................!

[Kätzchen]

Bump Bump ! :)

[*Anya*]

Breathless turned me on to this. and OMG .. so many variations!

http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/recipe/p_RU185050.jpg

I would love this recipe. Are you able to post it dee or Breathless?

:girleating:

[Mopsie]

I would love this recipe. Are you able to post it dee or Breathless?

:girleating:

I would also like the recipe!

[girl_dee]

honestly there are so many variations, just google Italian weddjng Soup and choose one that has things you like.

[Martina]

Doesn't it have pasta in it? *Looking suspiciously at the chip eater*

[Signmypapyrus]

A number of the epilepsy forums I’m a member of have really good Keto recipes, as well Keto safety tips (technically, unless you’re epileptic, the diet can be incredibly dangerous). I’m trying to decrease my carb intake due to health and I’m not doing so great at it. Gluten Mac and cheese does not cut it!

[*Anya*]

Absolutely, a keto diet can be unsafe if not done properly but if done properly, it is not unsafe.

The correct ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats must be followed.

One completed study concluded that a keto diet is safe and effective, particularly for obese folks.

NIH study:

The present study shows the beneficial effects of a long-term ketogenic diet. It significantly reduced the body weight and body mass index of the patients. Furthermore, it decreased the level of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the level of HDL cholesterol. Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the patients. Therefore, the present study confirms that it is safe to use a ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716748/

More studies in the very early stages:

"The basic premise for using the ketogenic diet is that this therapy may provide neuroprotective effects in a very broad manner," explained Rho .

Results are early and often anecdotal but are impressive in their sheer range of applications. Migraines, thought to be caused in part by an energy deficiency disorder, responded favorably to ketone supplements in a preliminary study.


https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/894041_3

[Signmypapyrus]

Absolutely, a keto diet can be unsafe if not done properly but if done properly, it is not unsafe.

The correct ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats must be followed.

One completed study concluded that a keto diet is safe and effective, particularly for obese folks.

NIH study:

The present study shows the beneficial effects of a long-term ketogenic diet. It significantly reduced the body weight and body mass index of the patients. Furthermore, it decreased the level of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the level of HDL cholesterol. Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the patients. Therefore, the present study confirms that it is safe to use a ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716748/

More studies in the very early stages:

"The basic premise for using the ketogenic diet is that this therapy may provide neuroprotective effects in a very broad manner," explained Rho .

Results are early and often anecdotal but are impressive in their sheer range of applications. Migraines, thought to be caused in part by an energy deficiency disorder, responded favorably to ketone supplements in a preliminary study.


https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/894041_3

Oh, I probably should have been a bit clearer— I’m epileptic so the Keto diet is instrinic to my community. It’s been in the epileptic community for over a hundred years, although we’ve known about Keto for thousands. It works really well for Dravet and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome.

When done with a doctor, a patient does it with a neurologist and nutritionist. I did gluten free under my doctor a few years ago.

[girl_dee]

Doesn't it have pasta in it? *Looking suspiciously at the chip eater*

FB lurker!

[Mopsie]

https://s.yimg.com/lo/api/res/1.2/ZTsTCLkGny1vhPdUnT_kAg--~B/YXBwaWQ9eWlzZWFyY2g7Zmk9Zml0O2dlPTAwNjYwMDtncz0wME EzMDA7aD0zMDc7dz0yNDA-/http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/73/f5/24/73f5244d38e4be65c5c7684733973e5f.jpg.cf.jpg

[Orema]

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71sHee3ndsL._SX355_.jpg

https://d1gh87f4j52fki.cloudfront.net/m/i/highproteinbarlabel.jpg

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

[Mopsie]

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71sHee3ndsL._SX355_.jpg

https://d1gh87f4j52fki.cloudfront.net/m/i/highproteinbarlabel.jpg

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

I tried an Atkins bar - it was pretty tasty but I wasn't sure if you really were allowed to subtract the sugar alcohol from the total carbs. I guess looking at this bar it must be true.....

[Orema]

I tried an Atkins bar - it was pretty tasty but I wasn't sure if you really were allowed to subtract the sugar alcohol from the total carbs. I guess looking at this bar it must be true.....

I know some low-carb eating folk who will not mess around with sugar alcohols and net carbs, but that's the only way I can maintain a low-carb diet that's effective. It works for me.

[Martina]

I keep having to cut things out, like nuts and peanut butter (slight allergy). Also heavy cream (ibs). And I have never been able to digest sugar alcohols. So it's becoming a fairly Spartan diet. Fortunately I am past the craving stage. Every once in a while I feel like I have to have bread and I make carbquick drop biscuits. They're ok. But the results are good. Good blood glucose without having to take meds and some weight loss too.

[Martina]

I just discovered Zevia soda at my local grocery. $4.99 for a pack of six cans, so not cheap. BUT, it tastes fine, and is sweetened only by stevia. None of those other artificial sweeteners which supposedly stall weight loss and sometimes raise blood glucose levels. Also no sugar alcohols, which sadly I cannot eat without unpleasant consequences. Diet soda really saves me from sweet cravings, IMO. So glad it is back on the menu.

[Esme nha Maire]

Hello!

I'm just starting leaning my diet towards protein and lowering my carbs intake today. The one thing that I'm scratching my head over is this- is there a low-carb breakfast that doesn't involve cooking?

My usual breakfast is a handful of bran flakes with milk, or an equivalent volume of instant porridge made with powdered milk and hot water (I do not add sugar in either case, they're both quite sweet enough for me as they are straight out of the pack).

I know it's mainly my other two meals I need to work on most, just wondering whether there's an easy breakfast that might help. :-}

[girl_dee]

Hello!

I'm just starting leaning my diet towards protein and lowering my carbs intake today. The one thing that I'm scratching my head over is this- is there a low-carb breakfast that doesn't involve cooking?

My usual breakfast is a handful of bran flakes with milk, or an equivalent volume of instant porridge made with powdered milk and hot water (I do not add sugar in either case, they're both quite sweet enough for me as they are straight out of the pack).

I know it's mainly my other two meals I need to work on most, just wondering whether there's an easy breakfast that might help. :-}



Good morning!

Well, your usual breakfast is very high carb, so this is going to be quite different. i can only help by saying what works for me.

i think outside of the box for breakfast. i have leftovers like a burger, or cold sausage (they come cooked already) with a piece of cheese around it. There are low carb shakes but i think they are full of alcohol sugars (you can do research not that as everyone has an opinion).

The other thing i do is on Sunday, i cook stuff to store in the fridge for the week, So i am only cooking once....... like bacon wrapped shrimp, sausages or bacon and throw the strips in a ziplock. i buy the low carb wraps and cut them in half, and use it like a taco shell stuffed with whatever..... I boil eggs and make deviled eggs for the week, or have a boiled egg with avocado in a pinch...

stuff like that

Welcome aboard !!!

[Breathless]

The Keto version of Italian wedding soup that I make is something like:

I will make a hamburger patty the night before, blending lean pork, and extra lean beef, crush some pork rinds and add 1 egg, salt & pepper. The rest of the meat mixture turns into meat balls browned in a little coconut oil.
I set aside in the fridge for the following day.. at that time, I take about 2 litres of chicken stock, add the meat balls and allow to simmer for a hour. I then add my noodle substitute.. riced cauliflower. Allow it to simmer at least 20 minutes to soften and be more of a noodle texture. I then add a few handfuls of spinach, allow to soften. Add a little extra black pepper, and fresh parmesan to taste.
Make it your own, adding more of the things you enjoy, but keep it low carb :)

[Breathless]

Esme, For breakfast I try to have some premade foods handy, like I will make a half dozen egg bites, (they last a few days in the fridge) scrambled egg with spinach, little cream cheese, bits of bacon, small amount of diced green onion or some chopped dill (depending on my mood when baking .. lol) then pour into muffin tins (lined with parchment paper) add a little bit of coconut oil to the muffin liners so the egg will release.. I will bake in the oven for about 20 minutes till cooked, then add a little pinch of cheddar to each one. Store in the fridge in a zip lock and you have a quick ready to go breakfast.
Other quick breakies I use are small amount of berries, little whipped cream (no sugar added) with some cubed cheese and almonds to take to go.

[Orema]

That’s a hard one for me, Esme. i’ll have a protein bar, but like dee and Breathless, I sometimes prepare food ahead of time or think outside the box. Yesterday for breakfast I had a spring salad (mostly green lettuce), added leftover chicken from the night before with a balsamic salad dressing. I also like boiling eggs and keeping those handy.

I’ll also stop at a fast food joint and get a side order of bacon or sausage and side order of eggs.

[Orema]

another Keto group i am in follows this person, i love her recipes. I want to get this set when i can.

https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Health-Taking-Cooking-Kristie/dp/1540682226/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2/134-2857258-1345557?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1540682226&pd_rd_r=6A1KR77JD5R11R5E5BS7&pd_rd_w=yRA9A&pd_rd_wg=vGwZq&psc=1&refRID=6A1KR77JD5R11R5E5BS7

Thanks for posting this link, dee. I bought the kindle version of “Journey to Health: A Journey Worth Taking: Cooking Keto with Kristie” and I really like it. Some of the recipes in the kindle book have links to her website or to her videos on YouTube showing you how to prepare the meals. Some of her meals have too much fat for me, but I just make adjustments.

[Martina]

A lot of people do various forms of keto smoothies. I am not a lover of smoothies, but they can be filling.

Some do this butter enriched coffee. Sounds awful but they say it is good. I haven't tried it.

I am kind of like Dee in this. I eat leftovers usually. Regular food. I got really really sick of bacon and eggs the first month. I do not eat them, I do not eat green eggs and ham. Seriously, not on the menu anymore. I had chicken salad this morning.

[*Anya*]

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.
>>snip<<

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

These bars are delicious!

Before I bought them, I had looked at the total carb count and put them back on the shelf. Then I remembered about deducting the sugar alcohols and the fiber.

I don't eat them all the time but keep a few on my shelf, just for those hungry times.

Anything that works to keep me on track is OK with me but I do keep anything that tastes sweet to a minimum. Sugar in any form is a trigger for me. I am pretty much using Swerve sweetener now if I need to add the granulated to my coffee, the brown "sugar" if I treat myself to some oatmeal (quarter cup, eaten super slowly) and they even have powdered sugar. From the Swerve website:

"Swerve is a delicious natural sweetener that measures cup-for-cup just like sugar! Swerve is made from ingredients found in select fruits and starchy root vegetables, and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives or flavors. It’s zero-calorie, non-glycemic and safe for those living with diabetes, since it has no effect on blood glucose or insulin levels. The secret to Swerve’s zero-calorie sweetness is a combination of erythritol and oligosaccharides."

Erythritol does not cause me any digestive upset but I know it does for some people. I can't eat malitol. Those low carb dark chocolate bars at Trader Joe's? Oh my lord! Even two small pieces, let's just say: laxative!

Hello!

I'm just starting leaning my diet towards protein and lowering my carbs intake today. The one thing that I'm scratching my head over is this- is there a low-carb breakfast that doesn't involve cooking?

My usual breakfast is a handful of bran flakes with milk, or an equivalent volume of instant porridge made with powdered milk and hot water (I do not add sugar in either case, they're both quite sweet enough for me as they are straight out of the pack).

I know it's mainly my other two meals I need to work on most, just wondering whether there's an easy breakfast that might help. :-}

Breakfast is very difficult for me, too.

Some easy things I do: I get a container of egg whites from Trader Joe's (they are pasteurized). I measure one serving and pour it in my blender, coco powder (I eyeball it if not chocolately enough, I use more) a Swerve packet, water, ice, some heavy cream, maybe a tablespoon of Halo Top chocolate and blend. It is really good.

I know this is cooking of sorts but only takes about 2.5 minutes total in the microwave. I break a couple of eggs in a bowl, use a little more egg whites, tear up a slice of cheddar chese and microwave it. I also use pre-cooked bacon (yes, expensive but I hate making bacon) and keep a little extra on hand. I tear up two pieces and throw it in. Pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute, stir, cook for another minute or so. It will puff up.

Quick and delicious.


The Keto version of Italian wedding soup that I make is something like:

I will make a hamburger patty the night before, blending lean pork, and extra lean beef, crush some pork rinds and add 1 egg, salt & pepper. The rest of the meat mixture turns into meat balls browned in a little coconut oil.
I set aside in the fridge for the following day.. at that time, I take about 2 litres of chicken stock, add the meat balls and allow to simmer for a hour. I then add my noodle substitute.. riced cauliflower. Allow it to simmer at least 20 minutes to soften and be more of a noodle texture. I then add a few handfuls of spinach, allow to soften. Add a little extra black pepper, and fresh parmesan to taste.
Make it your own, adding more of the things you enjoy, but keep it low carb :)

Thanks so much for posting this! It is much appreciated!

In general, my problem is getting enough fat. I have seen a ton of keto fat bombs and they all look delicious, I just have to find the easiest recipe. I gagged when I tried butter coffee (yuck!). I use a couple of teaspoons of heavy cream. It is 1 gram or less of carbs & I only have one cup of coffee a day.

I have used the Jimmy Dean bacon & don't remember what else besides egg whites, frittata's, in a pinch. They are very low in carbs and taste pretty good.

I really appreciate this thread. All the different ideas (and struggles) are very helpful for me. Last year, when I fell off the low carb wagon for about 6 months, my cholesterol rose. My doctor said, " You better get back on a low carb diet!"

So I did and my cholesterol dropped again.

[girl_dee]

chicken salad! i forgot about how much i like it. !!!

i use zucchini chips to scoop it up

[Kätzchen]

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71sHee3ndsL._SX355_.jpg

https://d1gh87f4j52fki.cloudfront.net/m/i/highproteinbarlabel.jpg

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

I happened to find these bars on sale at my favorite grocery store last week and bought an month's supply of about four or five flavors. I like the Peanut butter chocolate crunch bar, the most. And the fact that the bars are free of sugar, is great!

Thanks so much for the post about Think Thin Bars, Orema. :rrose:

[*Anya*]

The title is misleading.

It isn't about pills at all but outlines the damage high carbohydrate/low fat diets have done to our health. It does discuss the benefits of a ketogenic diet.

Good documentary on Netflix.

iAmLDpTP18o

[*Anya*]

I tried a recipe tonight for Keto Banana walnut bread.

It was easy to make and very good. There are other recipes on the website I will try soon. I would like to try some pumpkin muffins some time.

KETO BANANA WALNUT BREAD
Ingredients

3 Medium Bananas
2 Cups Almond Flour
3 Large Eggs
1/2 Cup Walnuts
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tsp Baking Soda
Instructions

Preheat oven to 350
Grease loaf pan using coconut oil
Cut up bananas
Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix on high until well combined
Pour mix into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes

I had thrown out my loaf pan as it was peeling and had forgotten to get a new one so I used an 8x8 cake pan instead. It required about 40 minutes of baking

The following nutrition info is for the loaf pan and I will use my best judgment on my proportions for the 8x8.

Keto Banana Walnut Bread Recipe: Nutrition
For one serving (makes 10 servings)

Calories: 269

Total Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 63mg
Sodium: 147mg
Potassium: 46mg
Carbohydrates: 15g – 4g Fiber = 11 Net Carbs
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars: 7g ( from the bananas)
Protein: 8g

Website: https://ketosizeme.com/keto-banana-walnut-bread/

[Breathless]

I was not aware that bananas were keto in any fashion.. although that recipe sounds delish!

[*Anya*]

I was not aware that bananas were keto in any fashion.. although that recipe sounds delish!

I guess I trusted the recipe instead of figuring it out for myself but your post got me thinking!

A banana has 24 net carbs each if I would sit and eat one but the 3 bananas in this recipe, total of 72 net carbs, divided by 10 servings, came out (and I am bad at math!) to 7.2 net carbs . I didn't figure out where her other 4 carbs came from, I'll go with her total.

The recipe has 11.2 net carbs per serving (when cut into 10 pieces).

I don't stick to 20 net carbs a day. That is too hard for me. 30-40 is what I aim for within my total macros.

I am not in the induction phase which is much more rigid about total net carbs.

[Kätzchen]

Yum, yum, Anya, thanks for the Keto Banana Bread recipe!! I often come by Jesse's thread to read back on favorite recipes and ideas. Happy Sunday to everyone here! :)

[Breathless]

I would totally make that recipe Anya, however I would substitute the banana for zucchini and add a little Splenda... or even rhubarb and strawberry blend... bananas are one of the highest sugar fruits.

[charley]

I would totally make that recipe Anya, however I would substitute the banana for zucchini and add a little Splenda... or even rhubarb and strawberry blend... bananas are one of the highest sugar fruits.

I have read quite a bit online about the dangers of Splenda, there are too many links online about possibilities of Cancer, etc. for me to post them. If you must use a sweetener, try Stevia or Truvia, or even cane sugar.

[Kätzchen]

I don't have an proverbial horse in the race concerning sugar, but here's what I know:

Sugar, that is sugar produced from cane or beets, is highly toxic. The only sugar I'm allowed to have, per my doctor and registered dietician (r.d.), is raw stevia --- which is an plant based sugar, with low glycemic index impact.

Not only is sugar the proverbial devil, but foods that break down into sugar in your bloodstream is toxic too. Foods like certain breads, rices, dairy products, etc.

I get my bread fix by having Sesame Tahini sticks.

I can't have dairy products, so I use nut based milks or plant milk, or Cashewgurt. None of the aforementioned taste like dairy products, but when you're in an all out war on foods that convert to sugar in your bloodstream, taste becomes a tiny factor you can set aside, when choosing not to succumb to diabetes.

I'm not diabetic, but I could easily become diabetic by not staying away from dairy products, breads, pasta, rice or even meat. I get my protein from plants and nuts and supplements recommended by my doctor and r.d./nutritionist.

I can have one third of an banana sliced up on my salad, once a week. Twice is pushing it.

But, seeking your doctor's advice and following an dietary menu created by your own medical staff consultant (in my case, she is both an registered dietician and nutritionist ) is often the best way to find out what will work best for you.

Anyhooo.... here's an article I found about sugar, published fairly recently (2015), in TIME magazine.

LINK: http://time.com/4087775/sugar-is-definitely-toxic-a-new-study-says/

Also, eta, here's an well written article by an Ph.D. who is an Diabetic 1 and his blog article which talks about the difference between refined sugar and naturally occurring sugars in fruits. There's also an fantastic 100+ page PDF, toward the end of his article which is an terrific guide and resource

LINK: https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/2014/09/white-sugar-vs-fruit-sugar-theres-a-big-difference/

[Martina]

How many carbs a day do you all shoot for? I make 50 the ceiling, and most days i am around 30. I've just been doing this for about four months. There have been maybe three days when i went above 50.

I am a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic, and eating low carb has meant i don't have to take meds for the diabetes. That makes me pretty faithful. I tried the med (a pill), and it made me sick as a dog. So low carb it is. I am also losing weight.

I can't say I've had many of the other purported benefits of low carb. I do feel less fuzzy, more clear headed. But i don't have loads of extra energy. That is probably because of other health conditions i have.

[girl_dee]

How many carbs a day do you all shoot for? I make 50 the ceiling, and most days i am around 30. I've just been doing this for about four months. There have been maybe three days when i went above 50.

I am a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic, and eating low carb has meant i don't have to take meds for the diabetes. That makes me pretty faithful. I tried the med (a pill), and it made me sick as a dog. So low carb it is. I am also losing weight.

I can't say I've had many of the other purported benefits of low carb. I do feel less fuzzy, more clear headed. But i don't have loads of extra energy. That is probably because of other health conditions i have.


20! ........i usually stay at around 20

[Martina]

Wow. 20. I admire people who can do 20. I see them on YouTube. I can't. I don't think i ever will be able to. I am happy with my 30 carb days. 20 to me means no fruit. I eat an apple or some berries almost every day. If i eat a low carb tortilla with cheese and sour cream or something like that and things just start adding up, I'll skip the fruit. But i don't want to live without it.

[*Anya*]

I had been screwing around with keto for almost two years.

I was on it strictly when I first started and was lazy keto around 30 carbs or less a day and lost weight very painlesslessly. Then I fell off the wagon.

I ate bread one day and that was it. I started craving it again and ate carbs for a while. It used to be sweets that would start a craving but I can't even eat them any longer- they are too sweet!

Anyway, when I first got really sick, probably in January, I just could not eat. I had to force myself to eat (new experience!).

I usually had 2 Atkins shakes a day (2 net carbs each) and one Sargentos balanced breaks with 12 grams of carbs.

Weight flowing off. No hunger.

I don't recommend this as an eating plan! I had a tumor that made me very, very sick.

After surgery, my appetite has come back somewhat and I am strictly keto (except for that banana bread Breathless ;) )

I have not been counting carbs with everything that I eat. I stick to meat, low carb veggies, salads, avocados, eggs, and still drink my Atkins shakes when I don't feel like eating. I do keto sticks so that helps reinforce that I am the right track.

Keto is now almost in my DNA. I really can't imagine going back to my old way of eating.

I just got my labs back and my blood work has never been better. My doctor called me and was delighted. She took me off the statin that I had been on for a long time. My total cholesterol dropped from 200 to 156 and my triglycerides dropped from 136 to 95. The rest was great too.

In a lot of blogs and articles online, people talk about what an unhealthy diet low carb/keto is. I have not found it to be true in any way.

[girl_dee]

Wow. 20. I admire people who can do 20. I see them on YouTube. I can't. I don't think i ever will be able to. I am happy with my 30 carb days. 20 to me means no fruit. I eat an apple or some berries almost every day. If i eat a low carb tortilla with cheese and sour cream or something like that and things just start adding up, I'll skip the fruit. But i don't want to live without it.

i am not as hard on myself about the 20 as of today (i blame Mel) than i have been. i stopped adding on a carb counter and just wing it. Not good advice but right now i have too much going on to stress about eating 21 carbs. i have been adding a little fruit here and there, and allowing myself some goodness.

[Martina]

Well i am losing weight at staying under 50 carbs. I have lost 32 pounds, but it hasn't been fast. I assume that's cause I'm sedentary. I was put on statins but didn't fill the script. It was at the beginning of my low carb eating, and i wanted to see what food would do. Four months later, i no longer qualified for statins although my numbers weren't perfect. I also was diagnosed with diabetes five or so months ago, which is what caused me to begin this, and because of low carb, i do not have to take any diabetes medications. I think i said that before.

I don't think 30 grams is lazy keto. I saw a guy on YouTube who said the craze for 20 came about mostly through people getting competitive about it and that those people were not experts -- although i saw one Duke doctor on YouTube who has his patients do it. The point is if you're in ketosis, you're in ketosis. You don't get more in ketosis for eating fewer carbs. Now you might lose more weight if eating fewer carbs puts you in calorie deficit, but usually that is not the case. For low carbers the calories are in the fat.

I still haven't started tinkering with percentage of protein vs percentage of fat. I may not. I am losing weight. I am not hungry. Most of the food i eat is food food, meaning meat or fresh veg and a small amount of fruit. I do eat the occasional low carb tortilla. I love sour cream and eat some cheese. And i eat some almond butter. But most of my carbs come from fresh veg and fruit. And I'm losing. So i have no intention of cutting back on the healthiest foods on Earth.

My next effort to improve health is exercise. I have some health issues that make it harder, but I'm doing it. This was my first week, and i exercised three times. Twice i swam, and once i went to the gym.

When i see these people on YouTube eating 20 or under, they're not eating foods. They are pouring oils and supplements into a blender and calling it a meal. I will never be one of those folks.

[*Anya*]

I don't aim for 20 carbs a day either. When I posted that I was doing lazy keto before, I just wasn't more careful with how I ate. My cholesterol dropped but not as much as it did now.

As long as we are in ketosis, we are using fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. As I said, I use keto sticks instead of strictly counting carbs now. I pretty much know when I have eaten more than I should.

I eat a piece of cheese, I eat sour cream and creme cheese too. Sour cream has 0.3 grams of carbs and for example, cheddar cheese has 0.4 grams a slice. If I did not include these each day, I would never get enough fat in my diet. My cholesterol was worse on a low fat diet than it is now.

When I say that I am strict now, that means no sugar, no processed carbohydrates, all "real" food.

[Martina]

That's awesome. Sorry if i sounded defensive. It wasn't you. It's cause i watch these YouTube videos with self-righteous skinny folk, usually young guys, preaching at me about the right way to do keto. I'd love to kick one of them in a tender area.

I imagine my low carb tortillas are processed carbohydrates, but i sure do love them. I don't eat them that often. I also eat the breaded chicken sold at my neighborhood Publix. I've tested and tested, and eating it barely budges my blood glucose. And it's such a yummy treat. I tried KFC extra crispy and that did not go well. Live and learn.

I think i get most of my fats from Olive oil in salad dressings, from meat, and from the butter i so liberally apply to my vegetables. Oh some olive oil mayo too. That's processed. I love Cole slaw.

[girl_dee]

That's awesome. Sorry if i sounded defensive. It wasn't you. It's cause i watch these YouTube videos with self-righteous skinny folk, usually young guys, preaching at me about the right way to do keto. I'd love to kick one of them in a tender area.

I imagine my low carb tortillas are processed carbohydrates, but i sure do love them. I don't eat them that often. I also eat the breaded chicken sold at my neighborhood Publix. I've tested and tested, and eating it barely budges my blood glucose. And it's such a yummy treat. I tried KFC extra crispy and that did not go well. Live and learn.

I think i get most of my fats from Olive oil in salad dressings, from meat, and from the butter i so liberally apply to my vegetables. Oh some olive oil mayo too. That's processed. I love Cole slaw.

Publix chicken is to DIE for!

[*Anya*]

What I wanted to include in my post but didn't, is that we all do eating low carb our (own) way!

:)

[girl_dee]

looking for low carb almond milk ideas..............::praying:

[Mopsie]

I tried this recently. It was very good. :)

Mix 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
1 cup of cheddar cheese
3 eggs
Combine all together. I used parchment paper, otherwise use non stick spray on your pan. spread it thinly across your pan. I used a cookie sheet, it wasn't enough to cover it all but by the time it cooked up, it almost all reached the edges.
Cook at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Watch for it to be melty gooey and a little crisp on the edges. Let cool. I put mine in the fridge for 5 minutes and then it peeled right off the parchment paper and I carried it around, so proud that it worked! Then I put it back on the parchment paper (mistake), added my sauce and toppings and put in broiler for about 5 minutes. (I pre-cooked my toppings).Note: Parchment paper says not to exceed 425 degrees for a reason.. Luckily mine didn't catch on fire but it was "toasted". Take out and cool for a second. I cut mine into 2" squares and served. Everyone, kids included, loved it! A definite keeper and it was so fast and easy!

(From: http://terrastips.blogspot.com)

[Mopsie]

Forgive me if I'm repeating someone else but tonight I had low carb fried "rice" for dinner and it was really tasty!

I am home visiting my parents for Christmas. My stepmom made fried rice using cauliflower rice, scrambled eggs, chicken and soy sauce.

It was yummy!

I'm always looking for options to make for dinner. I feel like I keep making the same things over and over again. So I wanted to mention this as something you might want to try if you're looking for something different! :)

[girl_dee]

Forgive me if I'm repeating someone else but tonight I had low carb fried "rice" for dinner and it was really tasty!

I am home visiting my parents for Christmas. My stepmom made fried rice using cauliflower rice, scrambled eggs, chicken and soy sauce.

It was yummy!

I'm always looking for options to make for dinner. I feel like I keep making the same things over and over again. So I wanted to mention this as something you might want to try if you're looking for something different! :)

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[Orema]

Found this website. Haven't tried any recipes, but I think I will this weekend.

http://www.modernlowcarb.com/recipes/?category=soups

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[Bèsame*]

Found this website. Haven't tried any recipes, but I think I will this weekend.

http://www.modernlowcarb.com/recipes/?category=soups

:pursebee:

I love that website! Thanks for sharing. It's set up beautifully.

[Martina]

*BUMP*

I'm back on low carb. Three weeks in. I'm doing low carb but not keto. I'm maintaining a small calorie deficit, enough to lose 1 pound a week.

I was on keto for seven months last year, and once I got off it, I couldn't get back on.

Health concerns are forcing me back on low carb, but I'm doing the moderate low carb in the hope that I can maintain it. It seems to be sufficient to keep my blood sugar in check. And because of the calorie deficit, I'm losing weight.

So. I also think it's healthier to eat the extra veg that a moderate carb diet allows.

[cathexis]

Don't eat many healthy carbs, black and white cookies do not count.

My big thing,though, is ordering 5 cases of Premier Protein shakes monthly. Only 160 cals with 30g Protein and 4g.Carb (1g sugar). As long as I keep hydrated, can drink several/day. It's close to my only source of protein. They actually taste pretty good, far cry from those horrid MetRx 60g shakes.

[girl_dee]

Well my bad cholesterol is way too high. It’s my own fault, genetically I am predisposed and have enjoyed way too much bacon and burgers while doing low carb. I’m working on more salads and less fatty meats.

I haven’t been diligent since I moved here a year ago, and I am feeling the weight gain.

[FireSignFemme]

Well it's not exactly a recipe, but it's cooking for me – a doctored up Adkins Stone Fired 3 Meat Pizza with added ground beef, ground chicken, spices, extra cheese and a small enough portion of sweet chili sauce to give it some kick while still keeping it low carb.

[Martina]

Sounds great!

Well it's not exactly a recipe, but it's cooking for me – a doctored up Adkins Stone Fired 3 Meat Pizza with added ground beef, ground chicken, spices, extra cheese and a small enough portion of sweet chili sauce to give it some kick while still keeping it low carb.

[girl_dee]

Well it's not exactly a recipe, but it's cooking for me – a doctored up Adkins Stone Fired 3 Meat Pizza with added ground beef, ground chicken, spices, extra cheese and a small enough portion of sweet chili sauce to give it some kick while still keeping it low carb.

this does sound good. I absolutely LOVE pizza.

[Martina]

Ground beef cooked in my new electric skillet with dried onions, mushrooms, a few tomatoes, and some green beans. Served with a dollop of sour cream. May not sound great, but it's low carb and not too bad.

[girl_dee]

i had wings in the air fryer with blue cheese dressing.

So good and I am stuffed.

[Orema]

Had this tonight and it was very good. I used raw frozen shrimp (thawed them overnight and they were already deveined) with tails on.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55657/easy-lemon-garlic-shrimp-recipe/

There’s a video at the website that’s worth viewing.

https://i.postimg.cc/KjyWxLMy/1506010401-lemon-garlic-shrimp-delish.jpg

I had it with spaghetti but you can replace spag with riced or mashed cauliflower, unseasoned stir-fried veggies, zoodles.

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. butter, divided
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. dry white wine (or water)
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil.

Add shrimp, lemon slices, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.

Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and white wine.

Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.

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From the website:

What kind of shrimp should I buy?

We recommend using medium shrimp for this recipe. You should also buy the shrimp peeled and deveined if you can, too. It helps ensure that the dinner process is as quick and easy as possible.

How long do I cook the shrimp?

Shrimp cooks super quickly! It only needs a few minutes. Once it turns pink and opaque, it's ready to eat. If you cook it for too long, it'll become rubbery.

How hot should the skillet be?

For this recipe, we're not looking for a char. A large skillet over medium heat is the way to go. If you're not able to fit the shrimp in a single layer in your skillet, work in batches to make sure everything cooks evenly.

Do I need to use wine?

If you have a leftover bottle of Chardonnay in your fridge, this is the perfect way to use it up. If you don't have any around, use water or chicken broth instead. Or buy a cheap bottle and use lemon garlic shrimp as your excuse to drink.

Is it spicy?

There's a little kick from the red pepper flakes, but it's a spice level that most people can handle. If you prefer everything super-milk, just season it with salt and pepper instead.

[Orema]

https://i.postimg.cc/6p4TXfXy/pressure-cooker-keto-chocolate-cheesecake-c.jpg

This came out very good and it didn't affect my weight loss as long as I ate the proper serving.

I didn't put enough sweetener in it (the recipe gave measurements for a concentrated sweetener when my sweetener was regular strength), but that was my bad.

Here's a youtube video showing how to make the cheesecake.

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To make the recipe, you will need a small springform pan or push-up pan that fits in your pressure cooker.

For tips, visit Jill at This Old Gal (https://thisoldgal.com/). She gives some great tips for baking a cheesecake in the Instant Pot here (https://thisoldgal.com/perfect-pressure-cooker-cheesecake-tips/) (be sure to read Jill's tips).

This pressure cooker low carb keto chocolate cheesecake was adapted from one on Southern Living (http://www.southernliving.com/recipes/instant-pot-double-chocolate-cheesecake-recipe).

The recipe for the cake made in the video is here (https://lowcarbyum.com/pressure-cooker-keto-chocolate-cheesecake/).

I used Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol Granular (1:1 Sugar Substitute, Keto - 0 Calorie, 0 Net Carb, Non-GMO). I like it very much.

https://i.postimg.cc/5yHGK0hQ/61yi-CK32-Kk-L-SL1000.jpg

Enjoy!

[Kätzchen]

Bumping Jesse's thread so others can find it readily.

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