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  • Day 46 Ketovore – Food Noise

    My mindset was to just go for the “normal food” desires, since the cravings came up. My feet are puffy, and show that the gluten is affecting me already. I even lost more hair in the shower this morning, another side affect of eating gluten.

    Meal 1 – off plan

    Meal 2 – Pulled pork w/ onions + 4 tbsp SF BBQ sauce

    Snack – 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt w/ 1/6 orange SF electrolyte + 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 servings string cheese

    Cravings: Woke up just fine, and the idea of eating off plan didn’t occur to me until my mother said she was going on an errand. Then the idea of McDonald’s or Dunkin breakfast came to mind. Bread. I ate off-plan obviously for my 1st meals.

    Energy: Woke up feeling a bit blah, but energy was fine afterwards.

    I feel so much more calm today, versus the last couple days, and that realization about Ezekiel yesterday really helped my mental state. Bringing my thoughts current into today, versus all my past years, feels so much more free. I’m grateful to God for that.

  • Day 45 Ketovore – Off Plan

    I’ve grown to dislike the “cheater” for any eating plan, because the words sounds like I’m sinning. Since what I eat is of my own free will, I no longer want to call it cheating. From now on, I will refer to what I do as being “off plan”. And OH BOY, was today off plan.

    Meal 1 – off plan Olive Garden

    Meal 2 – Keto flat bread sandwich w/ 2 servings turkey breast and 1/2 serving salami (flat bread had 3/4 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plan, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese)

    Snack – off plan

    Cravings: I didn’t start my day planning to eat non-Ketovore, however with stuff going on, and an invite to Olive Garden….plans changed? And then the desire for ice cream after dinner started. Having eaten off plan already made it too attractive to go ahead and make the day a disaster eating-wise.

    Energy: Was sluggish and overwhelmed by something else, so my mood wasn’t great. I still technically had energy to do life.

    I’ve been reading Ezekiel in the OT, and during my down mood, Ezekiel 18:21-24 came to my mind. These verses talk about an evil man returning to God, and leaving his old ways, and his transgressions would be remembered no more. Having been angry at myself for all the wrong I’ve done in the eyes of God, this brought me comfort in the moment. I turned from my old ways, and I want to follow God’s best now, God’s ways. My past is remembered no more. Thank You, Lord.

  • Day 44 Ketovore – Puzzling Surprise

    Today I was just going on “feels”, and today felt like a great day for bacon!

    Meal 1 – 4 scrambled eggs + 8 oz bacon

    Snack – unsweet tea w/ SF electrolyte

    Meal 2 – Pork bites 1 pound

    Here’s the surprise: I didn’t label the meat after I originally packaged it in a 2-pound portion. I seriously thought this was beef, and that I was going to get some steak bites. Well, surprise, surprise, it was pork bites. My mom was thrilled because she secretly wanted pork chops, but said nothing. Winner, winner, pork’s for dinner!

    Snack – Chocolate Raspberry Greek Yogurt (3/4 cup Greek Yogurt + 1/6 packet Raspberry SF electrolyte + 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder) + 2 string cheese

    Cravings: Just fine today. Was actually stressed about something, so my stomach was in knots all day. No cravings today.

    Energy: Pretty good level today

    Do you ever just hear a message that you are needing, about totally relying on and depending on God for everything? I went my own way for so long in my life, I am still peeling pieces off to hand over to God on a daily basis. Lord, I know you have the best way.

  • Day 43 Ketovore – Weigh-In Sunday

    Weigh-in time

    Weight: 277.8 pounds

    • This week -2.8 pounds
    • Total -15.4 pounds
    • Starting weight 293.2

    Meal 1 – Miller’s Ale House Blacked Chicken Cobb Salad w/ Blue Cheese dressing (had hard-boiled egg, bacon bits, chicken, tomato, greens and red onion)

    Met up with my friend today after her trip to Michigan. Her grandmother just passed, and she gave a faith-filled eulogy about her granny. This was a great lunch to just catch up, and for her to release the valve on some thoughts.

    Snack – McDonald’s SF iced coffee

    Meal 2 – Leftover chuck roast 4 oz + leftover chicken fajita 4 oz + 2 string cheese

    Cravings: Nothing until snack time, and then I wanted iced cream. That’s when I got a coffee because it wasn’t completely a “cheat”.

    Energy: Pretty good today, but I slept in pretty late.

    God is so wonderful. In Isaiah 43:25, He says “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.”

  • Carnivore Meals – Week 4/5 to 4/11

    Note: I’m pretty positive that I missed things on this grocery list.

    Question: Have you noted how much more complicated meals are with Keto versus Carnivore?

    Grocery list for this week:

    • 1 dozen 4 eggs
    • 2 tbsp cup bacon bits
    • 8 oz bacon
    • 1 pound 8oz chicken breast
    • 1 pound Buffalo Chicken dip (homemade or store)
    • 2.7 serving Canadian bacon
    • 1 pound 4 oz chuck roast
    • 3.7 servings chicken breakfast sausage
    • 5 oz pork belly
    • 2 Costco 1/3 pound burgers
    • 3 cup Greek yogurt plain
    • 1.2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 6 servings string cheese
    • 4 oz Jarlsberg cheese
    • 2 slices cheddar cheese
    • 1 serving Korean jerky
    • 8 servings pork rinds
    • 2 servings Frank’s Red hot sauce
    • 4 tbsp SF BBQ sauce
    • 1 tbsp SF sweetener
    • 5 tbsp cacoa nibs
    • 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1 onion
    • 3/4 bell pepper
    • 4 stalks celery
    • 1 head cauliflower (I ate half, and the other half went to my mother.)
    • SF electrolyte packet – orange, raspberry
    SundayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack    		Eggs and Bacon
    Pork, Sausage, Chicken Dip, Heavenly Eggs + junk
    2 servings string cheese
    MondayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack    		Leftover Smoked Chicken w/ hot sauce
    Breakfast Burgers
    Korean Jerky + Chocolate Keto Yogurt
    TuesdayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack    		Omelet w/ Canadian Bacon & Jarlsberg Cheese
    Buffalo Chicken Dip w/ Celery
    Orange Greek Yogurt w/ Nibs + 2 string cheese
    WednesdayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack    		Restaurant Steak, Eggs, Sausage and Bacon
    Cheeseburgers and Coleslaw
    Coke Zero, Korean Jerky and Meat Stick
    ThursdayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack    		Chuck Roast w/ Onions
    BBQ Chuck Roast Pizza w/ Almond Flour Crust
    Pork Rinds + String Cheese
    FridayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack    		Frittata w/ Chicken Sausage & Jarlsberg Cheese
    Tender Roast Beef + Cauliflower
    2 string cheese + Pork Rinds + Meat Stick
    SaturdayMeal 1
    Meal 2
    Snack
    Snack    		Leftover Frittata w/ Pork Belly
    Chicken Fajitas w/ EggLife Wrap and Cheese
    Pork Rinds + Coke Zero
    Chocolate Raspberry Greek Yogurt

    Hopefully this menu gives you great ideas for your own journey. My grocery list is so much longer with Keto items!

    God bless.

  • Day 42 Ketovore – A Little Bit of Everything

    Let’s just eat all the different meats today! That’s how it felt as I analyzed what I wanted to make.

    Meal 1 – Leftover Frittata 1/2 serving + 5 ounces Pork Belly

    Snack – 4 servings pork rinds + Coke Zero

    In an effort to avoid a decision on something personal (it’s not overly serious), I decided to go do some retail therapy. But as I was going to grab a drink, I really had the desire for carbs. To avoid the carbs, I got the pork rinds. I don’t really want to eat 4 servings of pork rinds normally, but based on calories, it’s the same as a big slice of pizza. I wanted the pizza, but I got the pork rinds instead. I was fine with the pork rinds, and don’t miss the pizza now. I’d call that a mini win.

    Meal 2 – Chicken Fajita w/ EggLife Wraps & Cheese (7 oz chicken, 1/3 onion, 2/3 peppers, 3 wraps + 1/2 cup cheddar cheese)

    So full from dinner, but wow….it really hit the spot for Mexican cravings.

    Snack – Chocolate Raspberry Greek Yogurt (3/4 cup Greek Yogurt + 1/6 packet Raspberry SF electrolyte + 1 tbsp cacao nibs + 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder)

    This dessert was so good! I will definitely have a version of this on repeat.

    Cravings: Literally only craved the foods I ate…..until my mother mentioned ice cream. She wasn’t satisfied with the greek yogurt dessert I made. We did not give in to the craving though.

    Energy: Ehhh, a bit low still.

    As I contemplate different options in life, I pray to God for His guidance. I really want to do what is good, better and best in life, and I want God in these decisions now. When I was younger, I was too afraid to ask God for guidance. After all the not-great decisions I’ve made, God, I really want You a part of them.

  • Day 40 Ketovore – Forgotten Day

    I am posting this late, as I forgot to come back and continue my blogging this day.

    Meal 1 – Chuck roast 1 pound w/ 1 onion

    Snack – 2 servings string cheese + Coke Zero

    Meal 2 – BBQ Chuck Roast Pizza w/ Almond Flour crust

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1/4 cup mozzarella for crust + 3/4 cup for top
    • 1/16 tsp baking powder
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tbsp SF BBQ sauce for topping
    • 4 oz leftover Chuck Roast
    • Bake for 15 minutes on 375F, then add BBQ sauce with cheese and chuck roast.
    • Bake for 15 minutes at 400F, or until browned.

    Snack – 5 serving pork rinds

    Cravings: Today I wanted pork rinds to negate any other desires for junk food. Pork rinds are wayyyyyy too easy for me to overeat, as is evident today.

    Energy: Medium-low energy

    Thank you for those who follow along. I pray that God will reveal answers when you need them most or when least expected!

  • Day 41 Ketovore – Fill ‘er Up

    Today I was excited to try a recipe I’ve heard about, but never made: the roasted cauliflower whole head. Came out pretty tasty with butter and a lemon-herb packet. However, I wish I had more meat, and could have easily eaten another 4+ ounces. This tender roast was the Morton’s Tender Roast available at Aldi for $6.99/lb. Definitely worth the price.

    Meal 1 – Frittata with 4 eggs + 1.7 servings chicken sausage + 1 oz Jarlsberg cheese

    Snack – 2 servings string cheese + Coke Zero

    Meal 2 – half Cauliflower Roast + 7 oz beef tender roast

    Snack – 1 serving pork rinds + 1 meat stick

    Cravings: I just needed more meat after the lighter breakfast and dinner, hence my multiple snacks today.

    Energy: Still struggling with low energy, probably from the gluten on Sunday. The reason why I think it’s the gluten still in my system? I have a few tiny bubbles under my skin on my hand still, and my skin was itchy yesterday.

    I pray that the Lord hear all your silent prayers, and that you may be bold enough to reach and talk to Him today. He’s only a word away. God bless.

  • Day 39 Ketovore – Meatapalooza

    Due to an errand with my mother, we decided to go eat at the Golden Corral (say it with an accent). Color me surprised when I saw steak for breakfast, just sitting there waiting for me! It was probably a version of sirloin, but they overcook it a bit. Steak is still good though, and a treat.

    Meal 1 – Steak 8 oz + 4 eggs + 2 servings sausage + 2 serving bacon

    Meal 2 – Southwest coleslaw + 2 tbsp bacon bits + 2 burgers 1/3lb each + 2 slices cheese

    Snack – large Coke Zero + Korean jerky + 1 meat stick

    Cravings: After that big breakfast, I wasn’t really craving anything.

    Energy: Because of how large that breakfast was, and the fact I didn’t sleep enough hours last night, I took a 2 hour nap today. That was a lot of food.

    Before bed, I watched a video about a Muslim converting to a Christian, submitting to Jesus as Lord. In the comments, some individuals wrote that they pray daily for the conversion of Muslims to Christianity. It made me think, “what am I praying for every day?” God, I’m grateful that I have access to you every day and even every minute. Please help me learn to pray well.

  • Day 38 Ketovore – Feeling Better

    Eating Carnivore is really the fastest way for me to recover from poor eating. Every meal seems to help me feel more energetic, less sluggish.

    Meal 1 – Omelet with 4 eggs + 2.7 servings Canadian bacon + 2 oz Jarlsberg cheese

    Meal 2 – Buffalo Chicken dip 1 pound (Publix brand) + 5 pieces of celery (9″ stalks)

    Snack – 2 string cheese + Orange Keto Yogurt (3/4 cup Greek yogurt + 2 tbsp cacoa nibs + 1/2 SF Orange electrolyte)

    I’m really enjoying these Greek Yogurt treats, testing out if these will satisfy my desire for sweets. I thought the flavor was really good last night. Probably only needed 1/4 or 1/3 a packet of electrolytes for the amount of yogurt I had. If I added cocoa powder, then maybe the 1/2 packet would have been just fine.

    Cravings: Today was fine, except I wanted to try this dessert later on in the evening.

    Energy: Couldn’t sleep last night due to the long nap I had yesterday, the normal post-gluten tiredness. Once I got moving today, I’m feeling good.

    Oh happy day, to call the Son of Man my Savior. To be His, to be held in His hands, what a magnificant day ’tis mine!