2019 Diet Blog #1: Returning to low carb/modified Keto again!

I have started this month with new motivation. Not for anything in particular, but just in general. There are so many areas in my life that needs improving and controlling my diet is one thing that I have complete and total control over. I know there are times when I will be on carb overload, and that’s okay. I will plan these days out in advance and adjust my diet accordingly.

I cannot not be total Keto in that I have a reaction to all artificial sweeteners I have tried, including the so-called natural ones. I’m not saying they are not natural, but they are not good for me. I do everything I possibly can to not have the massive migraine that they cause. Even to the point that I avoid all sweets at any function that I do not know 100% the desserts do not contain some type of artificial sweetener.

While on this diet journey, I will also be looking at the Weight Watchers point system. I’m curious to research how it works and what is and is not allowed. It’s mostly a curiosity thing. As is The Dubrow Diet which sounds like it would be much more diet friendly then a strict Keto is. I’m just now sure what direction this diet will take, but it started yesterday and my hubby already messed it up for me by making biscuits and gravy for dinner yesterday. Surely one little biscuit will not be that bad for me.

Something else I should mention, I have had conversations with my primary care doctor as well as my GI and they both feel it is something that I can do. The only addition I was informed to do is to take 2 FiberCon 3 times a day (with meals).

Let’s get started. Yesterday, February 1, 2019, I stepped on the scale and have decided that I feel comfortable with a 10 pound weight loss. (I’m not dieting to lose a lot of weight, that is not necessary. But I do know what I feel comfortable weighing). Of course the day always begins with coffee. I like mine with sugar and creamer. So, I added my normal amount of sugar and added a splash of heavy cream. I may have had another cup also!!! But nothing to eat. At least not yet!!!

Around noon, I had my brunch which consisted of one boiled egg, some grated cheddar cheese wrapped with ham. At 3ish I had some deviled eggs made with mayo and mustard only and some cheddar cheese wedges. Then around 7, hubby was mean and made me 2 fried eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy. The gravy was at the bottom of my bowl with the eggs laid across it. I also topped my fried eggs with some salsa. Everything is better with salsa!!!!

And that was all I ate yesterday. I feel like I did real good! At least for day 1!!!

Today started out with coffee of course!!! Saturdays are a very long work day for me so of course I need coffee. But for some reason, I did not drink that much. And that seems very strange to me since I did not sleep well at all last night.

My first meal today was around noon and it was so delicious!!! I had some Polska Kielbasa smoked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, cheese, ranch dressing with extra dill seasoning, and 2 strawberries. It was just so good and easy to put together! I did not eat again until 6:30 when I fixed myself 2 eggs scrambled with spinach, onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, and one torn up corn tortilla and I topped it with some salsa. Yes, I love salsa.

I totally expect tomorrow to be a high carb day as I have lunch with my mother every Sunday. Since it is only going to be me and my mom, I think I will go to Chicken Express and bring her her favorite food ever, fried chicken livers. No worries, I know she will share with me!!!

As always, I’m open to your meal plan ideas and other options for dieting in general. Please feel free to leave me your comments! They are always appreciated.

Just my modified Keto diet day 9

I feel like my days are basically the same. Another morning of coffee with the normal 2 teaspoons of sugar in the first cup and nothing in the refills. So boring. Nothing to eat for breakfast since, once again, I was not hungry. Still feel achy all over and definitely have a headache. But I will power thru this until I reach my goal.

Today, I actually cooked something for lunch. I had a small amount of cauliflower in the refrigerator so I put it in some water to boil and soften. I had seen some videos for some chicken recipes and since I had over 3/4 of my Costco rotisserie chicken, I decided to experiment. I diced up some onion, mushrooms, and spinach and cooked them in butter. When they the onions were translucent, mushrooms were brown, and the spinach had wilted, I added some cream cheese with onion dip I had left over for some unknown reason, plus some regular cream cheese and some sour cream. Once everything was melted and blended together, I added some of the shredded chicken and stirred it all together to blend. Of course, after I added the chicken, I realized I had forgotten the cheddar cheese so I quickly added just a little to top it off. Once everything was done, I put the cauliflower in a bowl and topped it with my cheesy chicken stuff. I must say, it was pretty good. The left over chicken stuff was put in a container and placed in the refrigerator. So much so that when my hubby got home from work, he asked what it was. I told him and asked him to go ahead and finish it. He must have like it because even the left over are gone!!!

Around 4pm I started getting a little hungry so I had an Atkins White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bar. It was good, but I need to avoid nuts as much as possible. These will definitely not be something I have every day. And not because of the nuts, but because it was just so sweet.

That is it for today. If you have any ideas or suggestions for me as I make my way through this modified Keto diet, please let me know.

Another day on my modified Keto diet

I began my day by weighing myself. I must admit, I was afraid to do it since I knew I wasn’t 100% Keto. I will never be. But I was happy to see that I was down 3.8 pounds. This definitely encouraged me to continue on this path. As least as best as I can.

After my self-imposed weigh in, I had my typical morning coffee and nothing to eat. I wasn’t hungry at that time! Yes I did go to Starbucks, but the strangest thing happened. I usually will sip on my Venti Java Chip Frappuccino all day but today, it was just very sweet tasting. I’m not sure if it because of the reduction on my daily sugar intake or what but I just couldn’t do it today.

Breakfast/lunch consisted of chicken, purple cabbage cooked in butter, and tomato wedges with some Ranch for dipping. I even dip my chicken in Ranch… don’t judge!!!! I have always known that everything is better with butter but I’m really enjoying it more than I have in the past.

I started getting a little hungry so I had one Atkins Peanut Butter Cup. This also seemed very sweet and did not make my stomach very happy. But I survived!!!!

For dinner, I had 2 fried eggs cooked in butter seasoned with salt and pepper only and topped with some hot sauce.

I feel real encouraged with the weight loss, as low as it was. At least it is a start and I’m very happy with it. I may not need to buy any new clothes for our cruise after all. Well, maybe not that many, LOL!!!

Today’s modified Keto

Saturdays are typically very busy as this is the day I basically work a double shift. I’m not complaining. I love what I do and the fact that I am fortunate enough to be able to do it from the comforts of my home is a huge bonus!!! But I did forget to make an appointment for my Shih Tzu mix pup with the groomer. I promise, He does have eyes!!!

This morning was busy as usual. Around 10:30 I decided it might be a good idea to at least time something to nibble on until I could actually fix something to eat. So, I had an Atkins chocolate chip cookie dough bar. I do not know if it is allowed on the Keto plan, but it is what I had available and I was able to nibble on it until around 5pm. And yes, I did have my usual coffee, but no Starbucks today.

This evening, I didn’t make an actual meal, instead I just fixed a plate with last nights left over steak cute into bite size pieces, along with some veggies and cheese. And there was Ranch dressing for the veggie dipping!!! Unsweetened tea was consumed for hydration purposes.

Other than that, it was definitely a boring day. I may or may not have placed an online order with Michaels. I guess only time will tell on that one!!!