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Post by DotRen on Jul 23, 2019 17:25:27 GMT
Thanks Chris
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Post by DotRen on Jul 28, 2019 12:00:22 GMT
Still on track though I need to not buy macadamia nuts ever again lol. They're a great snack for low-carb and keto but I tend to eat them in the evening, when I'm not hungry, and messes up my "no eating after 6pm" rule.
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Post by chris on Jul 31, 2019 15:54:23 GMT
Oh, the macadamia nuts are evil. I buy them but then hide them. Makes no sense at all!
I had a 3 day weekend away and stayed completely on plan, which is getting easier and easier all the time because I'm really liking the food I CAN eat and therefore missing the stuff I CAN'T eat less and less. We had steaks from Butcher Box. Not sure I'll keep that going as it's very expensive.
On the food prep front, this week I'm determined to try fennel for the first time. Prep ideas (raw or cooked) are welcome!
chris
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Post by DotRen on Aug 1, 2019 11:13:09 GMT
Fennel is really good just very thinly shaved into a salad. If you don't like licorice, you won't like fennel. I love it I haven't made this recipe in a long time, but it's very good Well I call victory: I lost 6.8 pounds in July. That's double what I usually lose, so I'm happy! (I only weigh once a month because I get too OCD about it). Butcher box has good meat, but I found better deals from gourmetfoodstore and grasslandbeef (buy "primals" and cut them yourself). I was whole out on grass fed/pasture raised/free range for a while, but it got way too expensive, so now I pick and choose. If you sign up for the email at: store.meyernaturalfoods.com/ You get their specials - usually $1-$2 off per pound or 25% off and free shipping -so it's worth it. Laura's Lean is the brand.
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Post by chris on Aug 1, 2019 17:32:07 GMT
Wow, congrats on your July loss, Rene! That's really impressive. 😁👌
I'm going to try fennel raw in my salad. I prefer vegetables raw anyway. I do like licorice!
Also thanks for the meat tips. I think I'd rather pick and choose too as opposed to having to fill a box every time. I have to say, though, the Butcher Box NY strip steaks are to die for. 😜
Nothing much going on here, eating-wise. Sticking to it. I'd like to up my exercise though and will be starting strength training this weekend. So much more fun for me than aerobics!
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Post by DotRen on Aug 4, 2019 0:41:51 GMT
Still chugging along I pretty much fasted for 36 hours because I wasn't feeling well. Just had some turkey breast w/mustard, home made pickles and a single bag of organic potato chips (not keto but I wanted the salt).
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Post by DotRen on Aug 6, 2019 14:04:52 GMT
Making this for dinner tonight but cutting back on the heavy cream (I really don't like a lot of cream in a sauce) : EASY CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN KETO PORK CHOPSSince my lunch will be really light (salmon and kale), I can use the calories lol
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Post by DotRen on Aug 12, 2019 14:12:20 GMT
If you haven't been on FB lately, the "chaffle" has taken over low-carb/keto groups. I see a lot of recipes calling for 1/2 -1cup shredded cheese for 1 serving. Yikes!
My basic recipe (this is in a Dash 4" mini waffle maker - makes 2 "chaffles", just divide the egg and cheese in halves: )
1 Egg, Egg, Large Whole - beaten with the salt and pepper and chives 4 tbsp(s), Sharp Shredded Cheddar - 2T for each chaffle, divided 0.15 tsp(s), Chives, freeze-dried , optional but nice flavor 0.12 tsp, Pink Sea Salt - pinch 0.10 tsp, Black Pepper - Ground - pinch
The Dash mini does not have a heat setting, so just plug it in and wait 30 seconds then sprinkle on 1T shredded cheese, wait 10 seconds then pour on 1/2 of the beaten egg, followed by 1T of the shredded cheese. Close the lid and let it cook. Time will vary but it will start steaming a lot, then the steam will die down. Once the steam has died down, carefully lift the lid just a little. If it's sticking to the top plate at all, close the lid for another 30 seconds. Remove it to a rack to cool down, a plate will make it soggy from the steam, then repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
Of course there are a ton of recipes that make them sweet, savory, different cheeses, blending the cheese with the egg, etc. At least the ingredients are cheap so, if it's a fail, you aren't wasting expensive ingredients lol.
Nutrition Facts
Entire recipe: calories 181
Total Fat 14 g Saturated Fat 7 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 215 mg Sodium 510 mg Potassium 87 mg Total Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 0 g Protein 13 g Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 28 %
Iron 7 %
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Post by DotRen on Aug 20, 2019 11:53:30 GMT
I saw a youtube blogger making a queso in the crock pot and it looked interesting, but kind of boring, so I ran with it lol. I like having some control over the ingredients. Some pre-made quesos are lower in calories and carbs, but have a bunch of chemicals, starches, etc added.
I did this in the microwave, but I'm sure dumping it all in a crockpot for 2-3 hours on low would work, too.
Keto Queso 1 pound Boars Head american cheese (or store brand, deli, not packaged, have them cut it into thick slices, I asked for #6 and it was easy to work with) 8oz cream cheese (use Philly, it's lower in carbs: the 1/3 less fat has the same carbs and slightly lower calories, so up to you) 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (pre-shredded is fine or about 2oz of block, shredded) 1 can rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis*
Soften the cream cheese in a large microwave safe bowl and stir it around so it's smooth, then roughly chop the american cheese and add it, then pour the rotel over it all. Microwave at 2 minute intervals, stirring after each one. Once it's completely melted, stir in the cheddar and microwave for 1 minute to melt. IF it's too thick, add a few tablespoons of milk product of your choice (cream, 1/2&1/2, unsweetened almond milk, etc).
This makes about 20 servings (just over 2T per serving) :
Servings 20.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 141
Total Fat 13 g Saturated Fat 3 g Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 38 mg Sodium 426 mg Potassium 28 mg Total Carbohydrate 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g 1 Sugars 1 g
Protein 7 g Vitamin A 7 % Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 0 %
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Post by DotRen on Sept 1, 2019 11:29:44 GMT
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