Low carb eating doesn't suck!

[irisheyes]

Laurie and Chris, when I saw how great you looked this past weekend, you really inspired me! So, I have been trying to do the Keto thing and actually like a lot of the food. My downfall, however, is potatoes, any way, shape or form! Since I came back on Sunday, I have been trying to do Keto friendly meals. I have done the Cauliflower mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon, eggs and bacon for breakfast, and have even made avocado deviled eggs, which I really like. I probably eat one avocado a day in some shape or form. Also, I did buy some a kale salad mixture at Costco and having been eating that with cottage cheese, tomatoes, avocado, mini cucumbers and sunflower seeds. Makes a great salad! This is a far cry from my potatoes and icecream, but I fgure that I will try it for a while and see if anything good happens! Also, had a pork chop the other night, and cut up the leftover to put in my salad. Love veggies and salads, so that is not a problem! One question.......if I want an alcoholic drink, what are some of the best Keto friendly drinks, or are there none? I need to watch sugar too......

[BigDaddy]

Being that I was a former bodybuilder, I know how dieting can be frustrating.. What used to work for me back in the day was 6 small meals a day.. First meal of the day was a little protein but a lot of carbs. The rest of my meals throughout the day was all protein. I’d do this 5 days out of the week on top of 45 minutes cardio in the morning and weight training at night.. On the weekends, no working out and Saturday/Sunday would be my carb up day with little protein.. Like I said, back in the day it worked when I was 26, now that I’m 43, different story.. I think the best therapy is cutting back, no soda, moving around not just sitting all the time and having a positive attitude.. I used to be 248lbs now I only weigh 207lbs..

[irisheyes]

Being that I was a former bodybuilder, I know how dieting can be frustrating.. What used to work for me back in the day was 6 small meals a day.. First meal of the day was a little protein but a lot of carbs. The rest of my meals throughout the day was all protein. I’d do this 5 days out of the week on top of 45 minutes cardio in the morning and weight training at night.. On the weekends, no working out and Saturday/Sunday would be my carb up day with little protein.. Like I said, back in the day it worked when I was 26, now that I’m 43, different story.. I think the best therapy is cutting back, no soda, moving around not just sitting all the time and having a positive attitude.. I used to be 248lbs now I only weigh 207lbs..

Well, sounds like you are doing something right!

[foamy]

I gained 3 pounds last week end but didn't eat yesterday and lost it back it sucks being a fat fuck. hhh

[Laurie]

Laurie and Chris, when I saw how great you looked this past weekend, you really inspired me! So, I have been trying to do the Keto thing and actually like a lot of the food. My downfall, however, is potatoes, any way, shape or form! Since I came back on Sunday, I have been trying to do Keto friendly meals. I have done the Cauliflower mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon, eggs and bacon for breakfast, and have even made avocado deviled eggs, which I really like. I probably eat one avocado a day in some shape or form. Also, I did buy some a kale salad mixture at Costco and having been eating that with cottage cheese, tomatoes, avocado, mini cucumbers and sunflower seeds. Makes a great salad! This is a far cry from my potatoes and icecream, but I fgure that I will try it for a while and see if anything good happens! Also, had a pork chop the other night, and cut up the leftover to put in my salad. Love veggies and salads, so that is not a problem! One question.......if I want an alcoholic drink, what are some of the best Keto friendly drinks, or are there none? I need to watch sugar too......

Thanks! Hard liquor with diet mixer. I like LaCroix it is a sparkling water and available in a lot of different flavors. Add Malibu coconut rum Good luck Margie!

[Nhcris]

Laurie and Chris, when I saw how great you looked this past weekend, you really inspired me! So, I have been trying to do the Keto thing and actually like a lot of the food. My downfall, however, is potatoes, any way, shape or form! Since I came back on Sunday, I have been trying to do Keto friendly meals. I have done the Cauliflower mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon, eggs and bacon for breakfast, and have even made avocado deviled eggs, which I really like. I probably eat one avocado a day in some shape or form. Also, I did buy some a kale salad mixture at Costco and having been eating that with cottage cheese, tomatoes, avocado, mini cucumbers and sunflower seeds. Makes a great salad! This is a far cry from my potatoes and icecream, but I fgure that I will try it for a while and see if anything good happens! Also, had a pork chop the other night, and cut up the leftover to put in my salad. Love veggies and salads, so that is not a problem! One question.......if I want an alcoholic drink, what are some of the best Keto friendly drinks, or are there none? I need to watch sugar too......

Yay Margie! Excellent start. You can find great recipes by just putting in some ingredients, like say chicken & cabbage and add kept in google, and you will be amazed what you will come up with!

I drink bourbon or whiskey on the rocks. Hard liquor generally has no carbs, except for things like Captain and of course, all of cordials. I also love coffee with Jamesons. If you make your own whipped cream with heavy whipped cream and something like Swerve you can even top it with whipped cream

[Nhcris]

Being that I was a former bodybuilder, I know how dieting can be frustrating.. What used to work for me back in the day was 6 small meals a day.. First meal of the day was a little protein but a lot of carbs. The rest of my meals throughout the day was all protein. I’d do this 5 days out of the week on top of 45 minutes cardio in the morning and weight training at night.. On the weekends, no working out and Saturday/Sunday would be my carb up day with little protein.. Like I said, back in the day it worked when I was 26, now that I’m 43, different story.. I think the best therapy is cutting back, no soda, moving around not just sitting all the time and having a positive attitude.. I used to be 248lbs now I only weigh 207lbs..

This just goes to show you that there are a myriad of ways to lose weight and get healthy! And the moving part is a huge help!

[Nhcris]

Oh, and don't forget to drink TONS of water!!

[chrissyDee]

Made chicken cacciatore in the slow cooker on my Instant Pot. It came out excellent and I used chicken thighs so it was a bargain.



Served over zoodles and topped with Parmesan (because cheese).






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[zeus]

Made chicken cacciatore in the slow cooker on my Instant Pot. It came out excellent and I used chicken thighs so it was a bargain.



Served over zoodles and topped with Parmesan (because cheese).






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Chris that looks yummy. And your presentation is wonderful! Looks like it could have been plated at any restaurant.

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