This Blog Is Now Closed

When I started this menus blog, the purpose was to show what the diet of a real low-carb dieter looks like on a daily basis. Now after three years of doing this diligently, it's time to shut it down and spend time doing other aspects of the work I do with "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb." I appreciate all the support of everyone who has read my menus here over the years and I will continue to share what I'm eating and updating on what's happening with my low-carb lifestyle at the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog.

July 27, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

12:45PM
Spaghetti squash with butter and garlic salt, sweet potato fries with butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

4:30PM
Atkins bar

8:00PM
Bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella, low-sugar tomato sauce, Atkins bar

NOTE: We went back to the doctor today for our second ultrasound of our embryo adoption. Here's how it went:


http://youtu.be/E-_Kpm85aEM

July 26, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

10:15AM
5 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil

12:30PM
Sugar-free dark chocolate

6:30PM
BBQ ribs, spaghetti squash with butter and garlic salt, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

7:15PM
Weed eating/mowing grass

NOTE: Decided to move up Christine's ultrasound to tomorrow. She's been having major pain from the progesterone shots:


http://youtu.be/fgZ7wYekIn0

July 25, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

10:00AM
Atkins bar

11:45AM
1/4 pound beef with cheese, mayo and pickle, spaghetti squash with butter and garlic salt, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

5:30PM
Atkins bar

7:00PM
100-minute competitive volleyball

10:15PM
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a little low-sugar tomato sauce on a bed of spaghetti squash, Atkins bar

NOTE: Ahhhh, finally got my menus blog caught up. My apologies for getting behind on updating this site...between the embryo adoption stuff, my normal work with the blogs and podcast, and certain life circumstances, it just wasn't a priority to get the menus blog updated. But now I had a moment to get caught up. No, it's not going anywhere and I'm still writing down everything I'm eating. I've got some trips coming up in August that will take me away from home, but I'll do my best to update the menus blog as often as I can. THANK YOU for reading!

July 24, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

2:15PM
BBQ chicken breast, spaghetti squash with butter and garlic salt, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

7:15PM
30-minute weight lifting session

8:00PM
Atkins shake

10:00PM
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a little low-sugar tomato sauce

NOTE: I had an impromptu bit of intermittent fasting today not eating before church and then waiting a bit after coming home from church today before I ate. I don't know why I didn't eat...just didn't need to. May be attempting some more IF soon just to see how I do since it worked so well for me earlier this year when I used it. We'll see. Got in a solo session in the gym tonight, too, since my muscles FINALLY recovered from the beating my personal trainer gave me on Tuesday. ARG! I go see her again this next week on Thursday. Gotta keep saying "hurts so good, hurts so good." Yep yep!

July 23, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

10:15M
4 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil with cheese

2:45PM
1/2 rack BBQ ribs, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

6:30PM
Atkins bar

8:45PM
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a little low-sugar tomato sauce

NOTE: We got the test results from our latest HCG blood test for Christine about the embryo adoption and it wasn't very good. We would appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we look towards the August 1, 2011 ultrasound that will show us if our baby(ies) are developing the way they should. Here's a video update:


http://youtu.be/jOH1TwXTMkw

July 22, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

9:15M
4 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil

2:00PM
Spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing, Atkins bar

9:30PM
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a little low-sugar tomato sauce, sugar-free chocolate (with coconut oil and cream) covered bacon

NOTE: I've been teasing Christine about making some chocolate-covered bacon for her and I did it tonight. Mixed it in a double boiler with some coconut oil and heavy whipping cream for a delightful combination. Mmm mmm! The big results from my n=1 experiments comparing the Atkins shakes to other popular breakfast beverages was posted at my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog today. Some surprises in there worth checking out!

July 21, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

8:30AM
Raw whole milk



12:30PM
1/2 pound grass-fed beef with mozzarella cheese, butter and spices, sugar-free dark chocolate

4:00PM
Atkins bar

7:45PM
1/4 pound grass fed beef with mozzarella cheese and spices

NOTE: Today was the final day of my n=1 testing comparing the Atkins shakes and it was on a product that most people can't buy on store shelves--but you can here in my home state of South Carolina. It's raw milk and there's been a lot of talk about how healthy it is for people to consume compared to pasteurized and homogenized milk. But the carb counts in raw milk have kept many low-carbers away. Yet the results of my testing showed something quite shocking which you'll hear about in my analysis post tomorrow. Oh, wasn't that grass-fed beef burger a beauty today?

July 20, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

8:45AM
4 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil with cheese

1:15PM
Spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

5:30PM
Atkins bar

9:15PM
Mozzarella and bacon, sugar-free dark chocolate pudding

NOTE: We had an appointment at the reproductive endocrinologist's office today to find out how many babies Christine has growing inside of her. But the news was inconclusive as you'll see in this YouTube video:


http://youtu.be/8X2Hn6Dvsm4

July 19, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

9:00AM
2% milk (for my n=1 experiment comparing the Atkins shakes)

11:00AM
4 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil

11:15AM
60-minute weight lifting workout with personal trainer

1:45PM
1/4 beef with cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles, spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

4:30PM
Atkins bar

9:15PM
Mozzarella and bacon, sugar-free dark chocolate

NOTE: Drinking the 2% milk for my n=1 experiment today was not as bad as I expected. It felt good getting a GREAT workout from my personal trainer today. I know I won't be able to move for a week afterwards. LOL! Just kidding (or am i?).

July 18, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

8:45AM
Simply Orange orange juice (for my n=1 experiment comparing the Atkins shakes)

11:00AM
Mozzarella cheese and bacon

1:45PM
1/4 beef with cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles, spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

6:45PM
Atkins bar

7:00PM
75-minute competitive volleyball

10:15PM
Mozzarella cheese and bacon

NOTE: Continued my n=1 experiments today with the dreaded orange juice...UGH! That wasn't very much fun at all.

July 17, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

7:45AM
Atkins bar

12:00PM
BBQ chicken, spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

4:30PM
Sugar-free dark chocolate

7:45PM
Heavy cream with (non-aspartame) diet soda

8:00PM
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a little low-sugar tomato sauce

NOTE: Since I had church today, didn't have a chance to do an n=1 test today. But I'll resume with ORANGE JUICE tomorrow. ARG!

July 16, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

7:00AM
Kellogg's Special K Strawberry Protein Shake

9:00AM
Atkins bars

2:30PM
1/4 beef with cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles, spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

6:30PM
Atkins bars

8:45PM
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a little low-sugar tomato sauce

NOTE: Continuing my n=1 experimentation today comparing the Atkins shakes with what other people may be consuming for breakfast. Today I chose to test my blood sugar on those Kellogg's Special K protein shakes since they're in the same section where the Atkins shakes are. The carb counts on these shakes are much higher because they have sugar as the #3 ingredient behind water and protein blend. I've got OJ, 2% milk and raw milk coming up over the next week before I blog my results. Should be fun!

July 15, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

8:15AM
Atkins Day Break Chocolate Shake

10:30AM
4 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil with cheese

2:00PM
Spaghetti squash with garlic salt and butter, spinach salad with eggs, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and Ranch dressing

5:00PM
Sugar-free dark chocolate

9:30PM
Grilled chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, American cheese, and Ranch dressing

NOTE: Continued my n=1 experiment on the Atkins shakes today...got some "interesting" comparisons coming up in the next few days. Plus, we got the results of our third and final blood pregnancy test today. And the news is VERY good!


http://youtu.be/gV3mpEsr8TE

July 14, 2011 Low-Carb Menu

9:15AM
Atkins Wild Berry Shake

12:00PM
Bacon and mozzarella cheese

7:15PM
4 pastured eggs cooked in coconut oil with cheese

10:15PM
Sugar-free dark chocolate

NOTE: We went back to the reproductive endocrinologist again today one more time for a blood pregnancy test to see if this is for real or not. Here's a video we made about the visit (test results coming tomorrow):


http://youtu.be/aFUKxPymyeQ

Plus, I started back my n=1 experiments again testing the Atkins shakes starting today.