I guess I will be tall mac instead of big lol. Thanks for all the support you guys rock.
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Here’s another version of the avocado chicken salad with cucumbers and tomatoes
I think I would still add the boiled eggs and bacon from the other recipe too and use cilantro
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We got to try out the new smoker today. A bunch of wings to throw in the freezer and then we spatchcocked and brined a couple of chickens. We should have put the wings on the bottom so they wouldn’t have dripped on the chickens lol.
Verdict on the new smoker...takes a while to come to temperature but so easy...just set it and forget it.
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Damn, I have been avoiding this thread. Too much travel combined with too many calories has really slowed the progress. My cheats are still few but I’ve only lost about 7 pounds since Thanksgiving so it’s time to kick my ass and get back to meal prepping and logging.
Here’s a few pictures from my San Antonio travels
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Shrimp boil at Southerleigh at the Pearl
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This was from the free breakfast at the Hyatt Place. Great keto options!
Haha, I just went through my San Antonio pictures and there was way more beer and tortillas than I remembered! I even saw a pasta dish.
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A Michelada with shrimp and ceviche. Damn, I wasn’t so good after all HHH
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Back home I tried to behave. I'll spare you all most of the repeats, as they get pretty boring. We seem to be in a bit of a rut lately.
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Not too pretty, but this is my version of the avocado chicken salad that @Georgiagambler posted awhile back. It was delish!
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Gorgeous ham steak left from the ex-girlfriend. I’ll Miss her for many reasons!
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Tenderloin with chimmichuri and roasted cauliflower and tomatoes
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Again not too pretty but tasty pan roasted Brussels
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One of my new faves. Greek lamb and cabbage topped with scallions, fresh parsley from my aero garden and feta. It was scrumptious!
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Saw this on my Instagram feed and thought of this group!
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I made chicken avocado salad again this week too, I did tomatoes and cucumbers instead of the corn and used cilantro since I had no dill. I think this salad will definitely be a regular for me. Glad you enjoyed your version too
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Well.... inspired by all of you I finally committed to a low carb, no sugar diet. I started two weeks ago on the day after I got back from Vegas. I’m thrilled to report I’ve already lost 13 pounds!! I’m amazed. I’m eating about 60%/40% fats to protein and hardly any carbs. Elf Jr has been my keto coach. He’s a pro at keto like many of you. I find that I’m not hungry much at all and can easily stay at around 1200 calories per day.
I’m a bit concerned about my upcoming Vegas trip. I’m reasonably certain I can find satisfying keto food at most meals. (I think I’ll be able to resist those mini bar Pringles that I love.) My question - My MB host always sends me a delicious fruit platter that really enjoy. How bad is fruit on a keto diet? If I eat fruit for the 3 days I’m at MB will it really screw things up keto wise?
Wow great work for sure it is really crazy to see how fast the scale drops in the first couple of weeks stay on it and you will be amazed at the losses
The fruit will be a little bit of a hinderance but don't go overboard and you will see temporary gains a little bit but as long as you get back on track once you go back home to the keto you should be okay.
Gotta live a little too ;)
Great to see you take the plunge @Elf70! You have had a great start! I know how much you love your desserts, so giving those up is true commitment :smile-new:
The really hard part about Vegas (and any travel) for me is the places they sneak in sugars where they don't belong. But, I always just do the best I can with a few little splurges here and there. I think it helps to plan ahead, and you usually plan some of your meals ahead so that should be really helpful.
The one thing I will caution you about the fruit is that it has way more carbs than seems fair. Depending on what it is, it could throw you out of ketosis pretty quickly, and then the hungry horrors will show up. Once those take over, it is really hard to stay on track. But, it is also so damn healthy and good that it might be worth it to you. It's always a dilemma for me.
I bet you are feeling better since starting, too. That was one of the things that made this an easy choice to me. Getting rid of the toxins and inflammation makes a world of difference. On previous weight loss attempts, I always ended up hungry, cranky, weak and miserable, but on Keto I started to feel better in a very short time. That makes all the difference and is the main reason I keep plodding along.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you!
Thanks Cris for the encouragement. You’re right I feel much better. Add in the no smoking and I’m as healthy as shit! I’m amazed by my lack of hunger. I practically have to force myself to eat.
My concern going forward is that I’m not a cook. I’m already pretty sick of meat and veggies mostly because I keep cooking them the same way. Yesterday I bought many flavors of sugar free salad dressings and some salsas and am going to try mixing those in with veggies and meat trying to add some flavors. One day at a time.... I’m learning as I go.
I know you use zoodles. Is there a way to cook them that doesn’t turn them into a soggy mess?
First off, the frozen ones are shit. I just use fresh, and I usually just heat them up in a skillet or even in the microwave, and then put them in a colander and drain them. Then I squeeze them a bit and blot with a paper towel if they still seem too wet. Mainly, I just take the chill off them and pretend they are al dente pasta. Mine are always still a bit wet and leave a little puddle, but I eat them anyway. They taste good to me.
I am a shitty cook, but I am getting lots of practice. I am having trouble with my diverticulosis right now, so I have had to cut out all my fresh greens and most cheese. Doing this without salad has been a bitch, and I am a little worried about what to do in Vegas since salads have been my go to for lunches there. I may bring some avocados with me, so at least I can get some healthy fats. It's going to be a challenge!
It is a constant learning curve, and what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another. But you will find what works for you, and you will have your go to meals. But keep experimenting because you might be surprised how good some things are that you never thought you would like.
I made awesome chicken tenders last night. Threw some pork rinds in the food processor, and then mixed them with parmesan cheese and spices. Dipped the chicken in an egg wash and then the pork rind blend. I cooked them in the air fryer, and they were crispy and delicious. They would be good in the oven or sautéed in a skillet. Wicked simple and they taste like regular food haha.
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I didn’t know you had diverticulitis.. I do to.. luckily I have not any major flares ups in a few years. I hope it gets better soon. Can you have hard boiled eggs? Order this and Avacado and make your own deviled eggs with mashed avacado.
Hopefully you find some items that will work..
Order burgers or chicken sandwiches with extra tomatoes and use the tomatoes as a bun..
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Elf you are doing great and glad you are feel better! I think you should use full fat salad dressings just check the label for carb counts as some sneak in sugar. I prefer spaghetti squash over zoodles. Top it with parmesan cheese. Use butter in cooking to add some fats and salt for electrolytes needed on keto. Sounds like EJ is a great help. You are lucky to have him. I find a lot of recipes on YouTube and Pinterest.
Agree while in Vegas you can cheat a little just do what Nhcris told me and ask yourself taste wise is it worth the cheat? See you soon!!
Thanks! I’ll try the spaghetti squash for sure. I have not been able to make the zoodles worth eating at all but hadn’t thought of draining them like Cris suggested. Good tips! EJ has also told me to get full fat dressing but I haven’t found any that isn’t loaded with sugar. I’ll keep looking.
Vegas is near!!! Can’t wait to see everyone!
Elf, that is an amazing start to your Keto journey -- congratulations!
Need some advice please. Working on Keto. But feeling fatigued and legs ache much of the time. Hands will cramp up at times especially when driving. I'm thinking I am low on salt and potassium and other electrolytes. I am not a vegetable eater. Do like salads so most dinners are meat and salad. Lunches are meat and a couple of celery sticks. Breakfast is scrambled eggs with peppers and onions and cheese along with bacon. Have cut out the sourdough and cookie at night. What do you use for increasing electrolytes? Thanks.
Congrats @Elf70 for a great start.
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@Penguin, one thing that is high recommended is to use Himalayan Pink salt liberally. I have also heard that pickle juice helps. Personally, I can't do pickles, so I will drink Powerade Zero when I start feeling like that. Especially on a gambling trip when I know I will be drinking too much. It can be difficult to get in all your electrolytes, and some folks do take supplements.
But be careful. You might want to talk to your doctor about it as there can be many causes.
I like spaghetti squash with certain things, but it has a more distinct flavor than the almost flavorless Zoodles, so I don't really like it with tomato sauce. Also, it has about twice the net carbs of Zoodles, so I try to use it sparingly. But it is delicious as a side dish with parmesan, like Laurie mentioned.
You can split a good sized zucchini the long way and stuff it with a ground meat mixture and bake it, then top with cheese. Yum. You can do the same with spaghetti squash, but par cook the squash first.
Nothing to do with the zoodle topic, but -- if you like eggplant, you can adapt an old Julia Child recipe -- cube and season the eggplant, saute in olive oil, then just before serving sprinkle with ground pork rinds (instead of bread crumbs) mixed with your choice of herbs and lemon zest.
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Stolen from Nancypants - thanks for the smile! What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.....
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Somehow I escaped the Vegas Madness with less than a 1 pound gain! I had stopped posting food porn because I went Carb Crazy, so I really am fortunate. Back to it today.
I was afraid to weight myself! I went right back on and will weigh myself in about a week. I’m also trying to talk myself into adding the gym. No luck so far. My lazy boy is winning. Soooo comfy.
OMG Chris your food always makes me drool!!!
Definitely take lots of electrolytes...they really help! I take a drink of
himalayan salt, pure synergy radiance C, and cream of tartar twice a day and I also take Magnesium L- Threonate. I will have a sip of dill pickle juice and some mustard on something throughout the day. No keto flu, no headaches. Also I take biotin I use to take Vital Proteins Collagen Pweptides for a few months. Now it's just biotin and I do bone broth when I make it. Taking supplements really helped so much. Good luck on your keto and I hope you are feeling better!!
I did my first egg fast and lost 5 lbs. *YAY* I came back from pigging and drinking out from New Orleans and wanted to get a jump start into weight loss and ketosis...vacationing and weight loss is soooo hard!! LOL
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