I have decided to take a break. Not because I have reached my goal, but because I have to focus on my mental health. In my previous posts, I have talked about my depression, lack of energy and seeming inability to lose weight. In the …more
Uncertain times has to be one of the most uses phrases in recent months. And with good reason. Like many others, I have had to limit my exposure to the current events.* I have been working hard to strike a balance between staying informed and …more
I ate chicken burgers with garlic aioli several times this week, even though I was supposed to avoid garlic after my cyst excision procedure. I was happy to get in some exercise this week. On Sunday, I put out my deck furniture (not a lot, …more
The first day of this week starts off with a big keto breakfast and ends with a “results” photo. I have to admit – only because pictures don’t lie – that I’m pretty much back where I started. Which is okay for two reasons. First, …more
I tried a new rotisserie chicken recipe this week. I didn’t have any bones for the bone broth I was planning to make and I figured I could also have chicken I could use in salads. I didn’t do anything or go anywhere for the …more
I actually ate some paleo granola on Saturday. I allowed a few more carbs right before my workout – cutting the grass. I have a large, raggedy yard so I figured the carbs wouldn’t hurt. One serving of the paleo granola is only 1/3 cup …more
This is the week where I discovered that smoked brats contained more carbs than I thought. I bought a few packs, so I’ll try to consume them strategically, like on the day after a fast. Smoked brats are so quick and easy. I poke a …more
I had never ordered a wedge salad before; never had one at all. I just thought, who would want a hunk of iceberg lettuce? Well, I had leftover lettuce and decided to try my hand at making my own wedge salad. It was fantastic! I …more
I am back on the kefir. As mentioned in a previous post, I have been taking SAM-e for depression. It’s recommended to take on an empty stomach, but I know from experience that I must have food on my stomach. I have also been putting …more
I don’t know if I want to garden this year. Too much work. Of course, this is the year that I really need to be growing vegetables. I can’t even decide on what vegetables I would want. My energy is drained. I don’t typically grow …more
My Easter lobster didn’t work out as planned. The approximately 1 1/2 oz. of meat I was able to extract, however, was absolutely delicious. My sister had invited me for dinner but I had anticipated staying at home because I had already planned my lobster …more
I have had a small, hard nodule behind my ear but close to my nape for a while. On Wednesday, I had a virtual dermatology appointment. I had to take pictures of the nodule, which is under the skin and difficult to see in the …more
I’m obviously eating a lot of repeat meals. As mentioned in a previous post, I do a lot of cooking and freezing. So if I cook a bunch of chicken thighs, for example, I will wrap and freeze them individually. Likewise, I will slice and …more
I have experienced varying levels of depression for most of my adult life. I have always gotten good results with a supplement called SAM-e. As it happens, if I have a fairly long depression-free period, I’ll stop taking it. I decided to start back with …more
The stay at home order is in effect and that’s what I’ve been doing. I stay at home – and EAT. I didn’t fast at all this week. On Sunday, I drank some pickle juice (for the probiotic benefit) that had been in the refrigerator, …more
I had a colonoscopy scheduled for Friday, March 13th. Since I’d been doing intermittent fasting anyway, I figured Thursday would be a breeze. The truth is that fasting, even for one day, is becoming a struggle. I think it’s stress-related. I really wanted to fast …more
Little did I know that eating out was about to come to a screeching halt. I had lunch with a friend on March 2. Stay-at-home orders soon followed. For me, eating out on keto is simple, but very limited. I cook and eat so well …more
I hit a diet plateau and I decided to switch things up a bit in the hopes of restarting fat loss. Actually, I was trying to fast more often and for longer periods. But on the first planned fasting day, February 25th, I was ravenous …more
I have run out of bone broth. I just don’t feel like making my own. The only store-bought broth I like is from Aldi. But it’s not always available. I seem to always be on the lookout for it to come back. When I fast, …more
Potassium is very important when on a keto diet. It can help with the type of horrible foot cramps I experienced Sunday night that woke me at 4:30 a.m. and again a couple of hours later. I fasted the day before (Saturday) with coffee, water …more
