10:45AM
3 scrambled pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
3:15PM
7-ounce sirloin steak, 1 1/2 cups of salad greens and spinach leaves with 2 slices crumbled bacon, 2 hardboiled eggs, 2 Tbs olive oil, salt and pepper
7:00PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
CALORIES: 2102
TOTAL CARBS: 7g
NET CARBS: 6g
NOTE: Today was a bit lighter on the carbohydrates than I have been with green, leafy veggies the primary source along with the around 1g found in eggs. I go ahead and count eggs as 1g carbohydrate each although technically I think it's like .7g per large egg. It's just a way to be honest about reporting my carb intake. The broccoli I've been eating tends to be a bit higher in total carbohydrates with a good amount of fiber in it that can be deducted for the net carbs. Christine and I stopped by a lady's house about 2 miles from our home where she sells fresh, local veggies and picked up some squash and green beans out of the garden. Can't wait to eat these in the coming days, although squash does tend to be higher in carbohydrates than salad greens or broccoli coming in around 10g for 1/2 cup serving. But it's real food that tastes amazing--especially with LOTS of butter! Looking forward to digging into that soon. And I'm anxious to see how this slight shift in my dietary intake--which has not compromised calories at all this week--will show up on the scale in a couple of days.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
August 30, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
10:45AM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
3:45PM
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
7:00PM
6-ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2037
TOTAL CARBS: 16g
NET CARBS: 10g
NOTE: Rolling right along with my diet meant to add back in more gut flora through high-dose probiotics throughout the day and avoiding foods that would "feed" the yeast overgrowth that may have been birthed following my two rounds of antibiotics a couple of months back when I had walking pneumonia. I'm not gonna lie, I'm missing my beloved cheese but overall I'm doing okay with it. Staying on plan, eating the highest quality food that I can and keeping carbohydrates at Atkins Induction levels while maintaining a happy balance of calories between 1800-2400. Going well so far...so good.
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
3:45PM
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
7:00PM
6-ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2037
TOTAL CARBS: 16g
NET CARBS: 10g
NOTE: Rolling right along with my diet meant to add back in more gut flora through high-dose probiotics throughout the day and avoiding foods that would "feed" the yeast overgrowth that may have been birthed following my two rounds of antibiotics a couple of months back when I had walking pneumonia. I'm not gonna lie, I'm missing my beloved cheese but overall I'm doing okay with it. Staying on plan, eating the highest quality food that I can and keeping carbohydrates at Atkins Induction levels while maintaining a happy balance of calories between 1800-2400. Going well so far...so good.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
8:45AM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs bacon grease
12:45PM
6-ounce salmon steak, 1/2 cup grilled asparagus, 1/2 cup grilled green beans with 3 Tbs butter
7:00PM
6-ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2069
TOTAL CARBS: 27g
NET CARBS: 16g
NOTE: Had an incredible salmon steak for lunch today with some grilled veggies that were out of this world. When food is cooked well, you can make a healthy meal taste divine. Of course, steak in my not-so-humble opinion is the ultimate nirvana of livin' la vida low-carb, but a good piece of fish with proper seasoning can be an appetizing alternative to shake things up. And I LOVE my salmon when I have it, too. Good stuff! Had a few more veggie carbs today than I have been since starting on this no-yeast (no cheese, sour cream, mustard, etc.) plan a few days back. Taking probiotics three times throughout the day has been an interesting experiment, too. Remembering to do it is the biggest challenge, but I just keep the bottle out on the table to remember. I'm hopeful this plan is getting me back on the right track again.
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs bacon grease
12:45PM
6-ounce salmon steak, 1/2 cup grilled asparagus, 1/2 cup grilled green beans with 3 Tbs butter
7:00PM
6-ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2069
TOTAL CARBS: 27g
NET CARBS: 16g
NOTE: Had an incredible salmon steak for lunch today with some grilled veggies that were out of this world. When food is cooked well, you can make a healthy meal taste divine. Of course, steak in my not-so-humble opinion is the ultimate nirvana of livin' la vida low-carb, but a good piece of fish with proper seasoning can be an appetizing alternative to shake things up. And I LOVE my salmon when I have it, too. Good stuff! Had a few more veggie carbs today than I have been since starting on this no-yeast (no cheese, sour cream, mustard, etc.) plan a few days back. Taking probiotics three times throughout the day has been an interesting experiment, too. Remembering to do it is the biggest challenge, but I just keep the bottle out on the table to remember. I'm hopeful this plan is getting me back on the right track again.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
August 28, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
10:30AM
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
2:30PM
6-ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
7:00PM
8-ounce sirloin steak with 3/4 cup of salad greens (no dressing) and 1/4 cup asparagus with 2 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2190
TOTAL CARBS: 20g
NET CARBS: 11g
NOTE: I was faced with a bit of a conundrum today with two activities planned at the same time with my church. The first one was a cookout by a nice lake with the members of the choir and orchestra at my church. They planned on having fried chicken with knick-knack side items, finger foods and desserts. These kind of events always frustrate me as a low-carber because I have to eat something beforehand so I'm not STARVING when there's nothing there for me to eat. Just once I'd love for somebody to bring a big pot roast or rotisserie chicken to one of these things for those of us who can't have all that carb-laden food. But I digress. The other event happening was a steak dinner at the local Marriott raising money for the missions fund set up to help those who want to take mission trips but can't afford to go. Christine and I have always tried to help individuals we know who want to go any way that we can and so this was certainly a worthy cause to be a part of. And it didn't hurt they had a big fat juicy steak for us. Of course, I had to pick around the mashed potatoes and some sweet something on my plate to get to that slab of meat. And there was some chocolate cheesecake concoction for dessert--did fine without it! People are always amazed by my "willpower" but I often tell them this isn't about being strong mentally, but rather making a concerted effort to make better choices for the sake of my health. The conversation at my table (yes, we did the steak dinner!) about healthy living was awesome and people seemed to respect what I was sharing (although they still shoved that dessert down their mouths). Oh well, you can't change their hearts overnight!
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
2:30PM
6-ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
7:00PM
8-ounce sirloin steak with 3/4 cup of salad greens (no dressing) and 1/4 cup asparagus with 2 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2190
TOTAL CARBS: 20g
NET CARBS: 11g
NOTE: I was faced with a bit of a conundrum today with two activities planned at the same time with my church. The first one was a cookout by a nice lake with the members of the choir and orchestra at my church. They planned on having fried chicken with knick-knack side items, finger foods and desserts. These kind of events always frustrate me as a low-carber because I have to eat something beforehand so I'm not STARVING when there's nothing there for me to eat. Just once I'd love for somebody to bring a big pot roast or rotisserie chicken to one of these things for those of us who can't have all that carb-laden food. But I digress. The other event happening was a steak dinner at the local Marriott raising money for the missions fund set up to help those who want to take mission trips but can't afford to go. Christine and I have always tried to help individuals we know who want to go any way that we can and so this was certainly a worthy cause to be a part of. And it didn't hurt they had a big fat juicy steak for us. Of course, I had to pick around the mashed potatoes and some sweet something on my plate to get to that slab of meat. And there was some chocolate cheesecake concoction for dessert--did fine without it! People are always amazed by my "willpower" but I often tell them this isn't about being strong mentally, but rather making a concerted effort to make better choices for the sake of my health. The conversation at my table (yes, we did the steak dinner!) about healthy living was awesome and people seemed to respect what I was sharing (although they still shoved that dessert down their mouths). Oh well, you can't change their hearts overnight!
Friday, August 27, 2010
August 27, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
10:45AM
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
4:15PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs bacon grease with 2 strips of bacon
9:30PM
6 ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2141
TOTAL CARBS: 16g
NET CARBS: 10g
NOTE: It was the first day of my yeast-free diet where I ditched the cheese and other dairy from my menus along with other culprit foods like sour cream, mushrooms and anything with vinegar in it like mustard or Ranch dressing. Buh-bye! It wasn't that bad, although I was really wanting some cheese with my eggs for breakfast or some mixed in with my grassfed beef lunch meal. But I survived and rather enjoyed my meal selections today. The carbs were at Atkins-Induction levels and calories fell within the 1800-2300 range that Jackie Eberstein suggested I stay in during this one-month experience to see if the yeast is indeed the issue from the antibiotics I took for my recent bout with walking pneumonia. One thing I didn't mention was that she said not to be surprised if weight loss is slow to begin with since the gut flora is probably way out of kilter at this point. Heavy doses three times a day of probiotics along with the yeast-free plan should help restore balance to the bacterial organisms that need to be working in your body properly to commence weight loss. I'm hopeful today was the first step back in the right direction even if it has been a hard road going at times. I've got a plan and I'm sticking with it.
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
4:15PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 1 Tbs bacon grease with 2 strips of bacon
9:30PM
6 ounce sirloin steak with 1 cup broccoli and 3 Tbs butter
CALORIES: 2141
TOTAL CARBS: 16g
NET CARBS: 10g
NOTE: It was the first day of my yeast-free diet where I ditched the cheese and other dairy from my menus along with other culprit foods like sour cream, mushrooms and anything with vinegar in it like mustard or Ranch dressing. Buh-bye! It wasn't that bad, although I was really wanting some cheese with my eggs for breakfast or some mixed in with my grassfed beef lunch meal. But I survived and rather enjoyed my meal selections today. The carbs were at Atkins-Induction levels and calories fell within the 1800-2300 range that Jackie Eberstein suggested I stay in during this one-month experience to see if the yeast is indeed the issue from the antibiotics I took for my recent bout with walking pneumonia. One thing I didn't mention was that she said not to be surprised if weight loss is slow to begin with since the gut flora is probably way out of kilter at this point. Heavy doses three times a day of probiotics along with the yeast-free plan should help restore balance to the bacterial organisms that need to be working in your body properly to commence weight loss. I'm hopeful today was the first step back in the right direction even if it has been a hard road going at times. I've got a plan and I'm sticking with it.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
August 26, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:30PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
CALORIES: 1117
TOTAL CARBS: 37g
NET CARBS: 27g
NOTE: Weigh-in day today and the number came in at 280.4. With this recent weight gain trend that's been happening, I decided to tap one of my most trusted resources when it comes to Atkins low-carb living: Jackie Eberstein. Jackie is a registered nurse who worked with the late, great Dr. Robert C. Atkins himself for nearly three decades in his complementary medicine clinic in New York City. Over the years she has seen just about anything and everything when it comes to perplexing patient situations where they are resistant to weight loss even eating a low-carb diet. I'm grateful for her expertise and was happy to speak with her today about my situation.
She asked me about my recent walking pneumonia illness from a couple of months back and whether I had to take any antibiotics. When I responded that they put me on not just one, but two rounds of two different very strong antibiotics, Jackie said that might explain my most recent struggles with the weight. Although I do take probiotics on a daily basis, she said those antibiotics probably zapped most of the good bacteria with them making me more susceptible to yeast. Taking my acidophilus THREE TIMES a day rather than one over an extended period of up to two months will hopefully replenish that good bacteria in my gut. Bringing balance back to my gut health is vital to seeing weight loss commence.
Since yeast and mold is possibly very sensitive in me because of the antibiotics, she suggested I eliminate foods that contain it, including mushrooms, sour cream, vinegar-based foods like mustard, and--YOU GUESSED IT!--cheese. Grrr! So my experiment into avoiding dairy starts in earnest on Friday. I know many of my menus blog readers have said to try ditching the dairy foods for a period to see if that makes a difference. Of course, this is for a different reason altogether, but I suppose the desired end result is the same. No more cheese on my hamburger patty. No more mustard with my burger either. This is for at least a month to see how my body responds.
Jackie asked about my energy levels and I said they were a little less than normal. She suggested a supplement called tyrosine in 500mg dosage once in the morning and then again in the afternoon to help with that as well as any thyroid problems that may be happening. One thing she did state is that I probably need a full thyroid panel test conducted to measure T3 and T4 levels as there may be something going on there. Measuring my temperature when I first wake up, before meals, and at bedtime for four days and getting the average of all of those numbers will help indicate whether there is some abnormality in the thyroid function. I honestly believe SOMETHING is going on as an underlying issue because I shouldn't be gaining with what I'm eating.
Green leafy and non-starchy veggies were encouraged to go along with my non-yeast diet that will likely consist mostly of pastured eggs and grass-fed beef. She did say that butter was okay to consume as much as I want of as well as coconut oil, so that will be my fat sources. When I asked about calories, Jackie noted that I should not dip below 1800 and that a maximum of 2300 should be right for a man my size. Although my friend Muata suggested I give my weight loss attempts a rest for a period of time, I think this is the right strategy to move forward with because I have to get to the core issue that's impacting my weight. Some have used my struggles as a means of mocking the low-carb lifestyle stating that it doesn't even work for one of its biggest supporters. This issue I'm dealing with obviously goes much deeper than the low-carb diet. It really doesn't matter what diet I'd be eating right now, I'd probably be dealing with the same things.
The good news is I feel good other than the bloating possibly from this yeast issue brought on by the antibiotics along with some minor diarrhea. We're working on resolving these issues through a specific, strict diet in the coming weeks and I am hopeful this will get my body going in the right direction again. Weight loss is not really my goal...I need to lose stored body fat and to get rid of this belly that has begun to grow again. Was it the antibiotics that triggered this? I dunno. But it's a theory worth pursuing with some targeted changes in what I've been doing. Wish me well as I take this next step to figuring out what is going on.
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
CALORIES: 1117
TOTAL CARBS: 37g
NET CARBS: 27g
NOTE: Weigh-in day today and the number came in at 280.4. With this recent weight gain trend that's been happening, I decided to tap one of my most trusted resources when it comes to Atkins low-carb living: Jackie Eberstein. Jackie is a registered nurse who worked with the late, great Dr. Robert C. Atkins himself for nearly three decades in his complementary medicine clinic in New York City. Over the years she has seen just about anything and everything when it comes to perplexing patient situations where they are resistant to weight loss even eating a low-carb diet. I'm grateful for her expertise and was happy to speak with her today about my situation.
She asked me about my recent walking pneumonia illness from a couple of months back and whether I had to take any antibiotics. When I responded that they put me on not just one, but two rounds of two different very strong antibiotics, Jackie said that might explain my most recent struggles with the weight. Although I do take probiotics on a daily basis, she said those antibiotics probably zapped most of the good bacteria with them making me more susceptible to yeast. Taking my acidophilus THREE TIMES a day rather than one over an extended period of up to two months will hopefully replenish that good bacteria in my gut. Bringing balance back to my gut health is vital to seeing weight loss commence.
Since yeast and mold is possibly very sensitive in me because of the antibiotics, she suggested I eliminate foods that contain it, including mushrooms, sour cream, vinegar-based foods like mustard, and--YOU GUESSED IT!--cheese. Grrr! So my experiment into avoiding dairy starts in earnest on Friday. I know many of my menus blog readers have said to try ditching the dairy foods for a period to see if that makes a difference. Of course, this is for a different reason altogether, but I suppose the desired end result is the same. No more cheese on my hamburger patty. No more mustard with my burger either. This is for at least a month to see how my body responds.
Jackie asked about my energy levels and I said they were a little less than normal. She suggested a supplement called tyrosine in 500mg dosage once in the morning and then again in the afternoon to help with that as well as any thyroid problems that may be happening. One thing she did state is that I probably need a full thyroid panel test conducted to measure T3 and T4 levels as there may be something going on there. Measuring my temperature when I first wake up, before meals, and at bedtime for four days and getting the average of all of those numbers will help indicate whether there is some abnormality in the thyroid function. I honestly believe SOMETHING is going on as an underlying issue because I shouldn't be gaining with what I'm eating.
Green leafy and non-starchy veggies were encouraged to go along with my non-yeast diet that will likely consist mostly of pastured eggs and grass-fed beef. She did say that butter was okay to consume as much as I want of as well as coconut oil, so that will be my fat sources. When I asked about calories, Jackie noted that I should not dip below 1800 and that a maximum of 2300 should be right for a man my size. Although my friend Muata suggested I give my weight loss attempts a rest for a period of time, I think this is the right strategy to move forward with because I have to get to the core issue that's impacting my weight. Some have used my struggles as a means of mocking the low-carb lifestyle stating that it doesn't even work for one of its biggest supporters. This issue I'm dealing with obviously goes much deeper than the low-carb diet. It really doesn't matter what diet I'd be eating right now, I'd probably be dealing with the same things.
The good news is I feel good other than the bloating possibly from this yeast issue brought on by the antibiotics along with some minor diarrhea. We're working on resolving these issues through a specific, strict diet in the coming weeks and I am hopeful this will get my body going in the right direction again. Weight loss is not really my goal...I need to lose stored body fat and to get rid of this belly that has begun to grow again. Was it the antibiotics that triggered this? I dunno. But it's a theory worth pursuing with some targeted changes in what I've been doing. Wish me well as I take this next step to figuring out what is going on.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
August 25, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:15PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/2 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
CALORIES: 1237
TOTAL CARBS: 37g
NET CARBS: 27g
NOTE: A single meal today? Yep, looks that way. Is it possible to eat one meal and get all the energy you need for a day? Possibly. Is it better if the calories in that one meal are spread out over the course of the day by eating every few hours rather than at one big meal? I'd LOVE to see a study done on this subject. With funkiness ruling the roost right now with my weight, I'm just trying to change things up a bit to see if we can knock some sense into my metabolism.
One of my regular menus blog readers has graciously offered to pay for a diet genetics test that I placed an order for today that allegedly tells you the diet and exercise plan that is right for you based on the results of a test using a swab of saliva from the inside of your cheek. I'll get the test in about a week and then the results will be mailed to me with suggestions about macronutrient ratios, the kind of exercise to engage in, and the length of exercise for my genetic type. It sounds kinda hocus pocus to me, but we shall see. I'll blog my experience when I get the results.
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/2 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
CALORIES: 1237
TOTAL CARBS: 37g
NET CARBS: 27g
NOTE: A single meal today? Yep, looks that way. Is it possible to eat one meal and get all the energy you need for a day? Possibly. Is it better if the calories in that one meal are spread out over the course of the day by eating every few hours rather than at one big meal? I'd LOVE to see a study done on this subject. With funkiness ruling the roost right now with my weight, I'm just trying to change things up a bit to see if we can knock some sense into my metabolism.
One of my regular menus blog readers has graciously offered to pay for a diet genetics test that I placed an order for today that allegedly tells you the diet and exercise plan that is right for you based on the results of a test using a swab of saliva from the inside of your cheek. I'll get the test in about a week and then the results will be mailed to me with suggestions about macronutrient ratios, the kind of exercise to engage in, and the length of exercise for my genetic type. It sounds kinda hocus pocus to me, but we shall see. I'll blog my experience when I get the results.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
August 24, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
9:15AM
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
1:30PM
25 chicken wings/drumsticks with Ranch dressing
7:00PM
15-minute interval sprints
CALORIES: 2740
TOTAL CARBS: 7g
NET CARBS: 7g
NOTE: I had a hankering for some chicken wings again today and wanted to see how many it would take to feel satisfied. Yesterday I ate 10 of them and was still not adequately satiated when I was finished. Part of the problem with chicken is that although it's a great source of protein, it's woefully inadequate in fat. So you have to add more fat in the form of deep frying it for the chicken wings, dipping or cooking them in butter or coconut oil, and adding in Ranch dressing. But chicken wings are a delicious low-carb meal and I was happy to partake in them today. It took to wing #25 before I felt I had enough. Perhaps that was too much as my calorie total for the day reflects, but it is what it is. And I didn't need to eat the rest of the day.
Now that the weather has gotten a little cooler from the scorching hot summer months and the rain has also subsided, I did some short interval sprints today up and down my neighborhood street. It felt good to get out there and run like the wind for 20-30 seconds, take a quick breather and repeat over and over again for 15 minutes. I suppose I could have gone longer, but this was my first go-round with doing this. I'll try to be consistent and add in more as my body adjusts. Something's gotta give with what is happening with my weight right now and I'm checking every area of my lifestyle to make sure nothing is being overlooked.
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
1:30PM
25 chicken wings/drumsticks with Ranch dressing
7:00PM
15-minute interval sprints
CALORIES: 2740
TOTAL CARBS: 7g
NET CARBS: 7g
NOTE: I had a hankering for some chicken wings again today and wanted to see how many it would take to feel satisfied. Yesterday I ate 10 of them and was still not adequately satiated when I was finished. Part of the problem with chicken is that although it's a great source of protein, it's woefully inadequate in fat. So you have to add more fat in the form of deep frying it for the chicken wings, dipping or cooking them in butter or coconut oil, and adding in Ranch dressing. But chicken wings are a delicious low-carb meal and I was happy to partake in them today. It took to wing #25 before I felt I had enough. Perhaps that was too much as my calorie total for the day reflects, but it is what it is. And I didn't need to eat the rest of the day.
Now that the weather has gotten a little cooler from the scorching hot summer months and the rain has also subsided, I did some short interval sprints today up and down my neighborhood street. It felt good to get out there and run like the wind for 20-30 seconds, take a quick breather and repeat over and over again for 15 minutes. I suppose I could have gone longer, but this was my first go-round with doing this. I'll try to be consistent and add in more as my body adjusts. Something's gotta give with what is happening with my weight right now and I'm checking every area of my lifestyle to make sure nothing is being overlooked.
Monday, August 23, 2010
August 23, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:45PM
10 Garlic Parmesan and BBQ chicken wings/drumsticks with Ranch dressing
9:30PM
6-ounce sirloin steak, two bones of BBQ ribs, side salad with greens, cheese, tomato, and Ranch dressing
CALORIES: 1744
TOTAL CARBS: 10g
NET CARBS:7g
NOTE: I didn't mention it yesterday, but that would have been my brother Kevin's 43rd birthday. It's hard not to think about him on days like that and the pain of such a premature death does not seem to get much better. But I don't wallow in sorrow, but rather let his memory motivate me to keep doing what I'm doing with a newfound vigor and excitement so that other Kevins out there can hopefully be saved. It's what I feel is my mission in life right now and I have no plans to stop doing it anytime soon.
I surprised my sweet wife Christine today with an impromptu "date night" at O'Charley's. We usually have one on Friday nights, but Monday night seemed like a way to lift her spirits since she was having a "down" day today. She had a great time with a fantastic meal, too. Mission accomplished.
10 Garlic Parmesan and BBQ chicken wings/drumsticks with Ranch dressing
9:30PM
6-ounce sirloin steak, two bones of BBQ ribs, side salad with greens, cheese, tomato, and Ranch dressing
CALORIES: 1744
TOTAL CARBS: 10g
NET CARBS:7g
NOTE: I didn't mention it yesterday, but that would have been my brother Kevin's 43rd birthday. It's hard not to think about him on days like that and the pain of such a premature death does not seem to get much better. But I don't wallow in sorrow, but rather let his memory motivate me to keep doing what I'm doing with a newfound vigor and excitement so that other Kevins out there can hopefully be saved. It's what I feel is my mission in life right now and I have no plans to stop doing it anytime soon.
I surprised my sweet wife Christine today with an impromptu "date night" at O'Charley's. We usually have one on Friday nights, but Monday night seemed like a way to lift her spirits since she was having a "down" day today. She had a great time with a fantastic meal, too. Mission accomplished.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
August 22, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
8:30AM
2 nitrate/nitrite-free beef franks with mustard
10:00AM
Gave blood
12:45PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
5:30PM
2 hot dogs with chili and mustard
6:30PM
60-minute competitive volleyball
9:30PM
1/2 pound grass-fed hamburger cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with Parmesan cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 2235
TOTAL CARBS: 42g
NET CARBS: 32g
NOTE: What a day! At church today they had the bloodmobile there, so Christine and I decided to forgo Sunday School to give some blood to help the local hospitals and patients who need it. My blood type is A+ which is pretty common, but Christine's is one of the rarer types as B-. I was pumping out the blood and finished as Christine was having trouble with the needle pushing through her thin veins. She ended up only being able to give about a half pint of blood before it started clotting and stopped altogether. It was disappointing for her and them since she has the rare type that is so sorely needed. Equally disappointing was what they had for the "food and beverages" after you gave--Little Debbie snack cakes, apple juice, orange juice, and V-8. GRRRR! When I told her none of the above, she said I gotta drink something. There was a water fountain in our church gym where the blood drive was taking place and I filled up on it. How disappointing for people who are diabetic or livin' la vida low-carb. The nurse said budget cuts prevent them from offering higher-quality snacks.
We also had a church-wide picnic at the local family gym with a cookout and fun. The meal consisted of chili dogs with potato chips, M&M cookie, and sweet tea. Of course, by now they know I won't eat all the "carby" stuff, so they gladly put a couple of bunless hot dogs on a plate for me with a little chili on top. I added some mustard from the condiments section (which also had the HFCS-infested ketchup in it, too!) to top it off. Unfortunately, they didn't have any forks since all of the food was meant to be eaten with your hands. GRRRR again since I didn't need the bun. I joked with Christine that I should have gotten the bun to "hold" my hot dogs and eat them with. Isn't it funny how we don't really NEED the bun except as a means for holding the food?
Of course, I couldn't be at a gym without getting in a little bit of a workout playing my favorite sport of all-time: VOLLEYBALL! But it was like a sauna in there with a relative humidity of 100%...you were dripping with sweat within seconds of being in there. Me and a guy from my Sunday School class took on a couple of young whooper snappers in a series of games that only ended because we couldn't breathe anymore from the heat. Yes, we kicked their butts! LOL! I was soaking wet from all the sweating and it felt good too! When I got home from the event, I told Christine I was hungry. So I made my grass-fed hamburger meal I love so much.
Oh, speaking of blood type, I will be sharing an interview with Dr. James D'Adamo who is the father of the Blood Type Diet coming up on November 18, 2010 since so many people have been curious about it. It's a fascinating topic to say the least!
2 nitrate/nitrite-free beef franks with mustard
10:00AM
Gave blood
12:45PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
5:30PM
2 hot dogs with chili and mustard
6:30PM
60-minute competitive volleyball
9:30PM
1/2 pound grass-fed hamburger cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with Parmesan cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 2235
TOTAL CARBS: 42g
NET CARBS: 32g
NOTE: What a day! At church today they had the bloodmobile there, so Christine and I decided to forgo Sunday School to give some blood to help the local hospitals and patients who need it. My blood type is A+ which is pretty common, but Christine's is one of the rarer types as B-. I was pumping out the blood and finished as Christine was having trouble with the needle pushing through her thin veins. She ended up only being able to give about a half pint of blood before it started clotting and stopped altogether. It was disappointing for her and them since she has the rare type that is so sorely needed. Equally disappointing was what they had for the "food and beverages" after you gave--Little Debbie snack cakes, apple juice, orange juice, and V-8. GRRRR! When I told her none of the above, she said I gotta drink something. There was a water fountain in our church gym where the blood drive was taking place and I filled up on it. How disappointing for people who are diabetic or livin' la vida low-carb. The nurse said budget cuts prevent them from offering higher-quality snacks.
We also had a church-wide picnic at the local family gym with a cookout and fun. The meal consisted of chili dogs with potato chips, M&M cookie, and sweet tea. Of course, by now they know I won't eat all the "carby" stuff, so they gladly put a couple of bunless hot dogs on a plate for me with a little chili on top. I added some mustard from the condiments section (which also had the HFCS-infested ketchup in it, too!) to top it off. Unfortunately, they didn't have any forks since all of the food was meant to be eaten with your hands. GRRRR again since I didn't need the bun. I joked with Christine that I should have gotten the bun to "hold" my hot dogs and eat them with. Isn't it funny how we don't really NEED the bun except as a means for holding the food?
Of course, I couldn't be at a gym without getting in a little bit of a workout playing my favorite sport of all-time: VOLLEYBALL! But it was like a sauna in there with a relative humidity of 100%...you were dripping with sweat within seconds of being in there. Me and a guy from my Sunday School class took on a couple of young whooper snappers in a series of games that only ended because we couldn't breathe anymore from the heat. Yes, we kicked their butts! LOL! I was soaking wet from all the sweating and it felt good too! When I got home from the event, I told Christine I was hungry. So I made my grass-fed hamburger meal I love so much.
Oh, speaking of blood type, I will be sharing an interview with Dr. James D'Adamo who is the father of the Blood Type Diet coming up on November 18, 2010 since so many people have been curious about it. It's a fascinating topic to say the least!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
August 21, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:30PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
4:30PM
Sugar-free caramel swirl ice cream
8:00PM
1/2 pound grass-fed hamburger cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1884
TOTAL CARBS: 58g
NET CARBS: 33g
NOTE: We got back after midnight following our mission opportunity 100 miles from home last night. It was a lot of fun, but exhausting. Got a little extra sleep this morning before really taking it easy most of the day today. That's what I'm grateful for about the weekend. It is a time for me to get caught up on some little things, but mostly just to refresh myself preparing for another great week of encouraging, educating and inspiring others with the work I do. Without these weekly "rest" times, I don't think I could possibly keep up my torrid schedule with recording podcasts, researching and writing blog posts, and answer literally thousands of e-mails each week. I LOVE IT and wouldn't trade this job for anything else in the whole world. I believe this was what I was meant to be doing with my life and I'm grateful for the chance to share in it with you.
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
4:30PM
Sugar-free caramel swirl ice cream
8:00PM
1/2 pound grass-fed hamburger cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1884
TOTAL CARBS: 58g
NET CARBS: 33g
NOTE: We got back after midnight following our mission opportunity 100 miles from home last night. It was a lot of fun, but exhausting. Got a little extra sleep this morning before really taking it easy most of the day today. That's what I'm grateful for about the weekend. It is a time for me to get caught up on some little things, but mostly just to refresh myself preparing for another great week of encouraging, educating and inspiring others with the work I do. Without these weekly "rest" times, I don't think I could possibly keep up my torrid schedule with recording podcasts, researching and writing blog posts, and answer literally thousands of e-mails each week. I LOVE IT and wouldn't trade this job for anything else in the whole world. I believe this was what I was meant to be doing with my life and I'm grateful for the chance to share in it with you.
Friday, August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:30PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
10:00PM
2 eggs, country ham, 1 slice bacon, 1 sausage patty, 2 slices low-carb toast with butter
CALORIES: 2126
TOTAL CARBS: 49g
NET CARBS: 32g
NOTE: It was a short Friday for me today because we had a quick mission opportunity to be a part of down the road 100 miles in Columbia, SC where a small church decided to put on a community movie event this summer. They had done three of these "Movies At The Park" events and the last one saw over 1,000 people show up--the church has less than 100 people in it! So our church had about a dozen or so members drive down to help out with the final movie and it was a lot of fun. Of all the jobs I could have done, somehow I got dubbed the "bug guy" since I carried around a big sign and a can of bug spray! Actually, it was a pretty nifty job since everybody was happy to see me walking around:
Later on when the movie started, I was the "popcorn guy" passing out this stuff I wouldn't personally eat in a million years--but it was the ministry opportunity I had before me. How do you beat back our cultural insistence on eating popcorn and drinking sugary soda (both were free at this event) when watching a movie? It's a huge battle to say the least. When the event was over, a group of us went out to Cracker Barrel to eat since we were quite hungry and tired from the walking around at this park serving others. I LOVE this restaurant because they have a neat low-carb menu and I happily got the meal with lots of meat and eggs--WOO HOO! Good stuff!
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
10:00PM
2 eggs, country ham, 1 slice bacon, 1 sausage patty, 2 slices low-carb toast with butter
CALORIES: 2126
TOTAL CARBS: 49g
NET CARBS: 32g
NOTE: It was a short Friday for me today because we had a quick mission opportunity to be a part of down the road 100 miles in Columbia, SC where a small church decided to put on a community movie event this summer. They had done three of these "Movies At The Park" events and the last one saw over 1,000 people show up--the church has less than 100 people in it! So our church had about a dozen or so members drive down to help out with the final movie and it was a lot of fun. Of all the jobs I could have done, somehow I got dubbed the "bug guy" since I carried around a big sign and a can of bug spray! Actually, it was a pretty nifty job since everybody was happy to see me walking around:
Later on when the movie started, I was the "popcorn guy" passing out this stuff I wouldn't personally eat in a million years--but it was the ministry opportunity I had before me. How do you beat back our cultural insistence on eating popcorn and drinking sugary soda (both were free at this event) when watching a movie? It's a huge battle to say the least. When the event was over, a group of us went out to Cracker Barrel to eat since we were quite hungry and tired from the walking around at this park serving others. I LOVE this restaurant because they have a neat low-carb menu and I happily got the meal with lots of meat and eggs--WOO HOO! Good stuff!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
August 19, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:15PM
Meatloaf, hamburger patty with cheese, deviled eggs, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
8:00PM
3 nitrate/nitrite-free beef hot dogs with cheddar cheese cooked in grassfed butter, mustard, and sugar-free pickle relish
CALORIES: 2155
TOTAL CARBS: 30g
NET CARBS: 15g
NOTE: It's been three weeks since my last weigh-in and I have been staying on my low-carb lifestyle well during that time. Perhaps I consumed more calories than normal when we were in Indiana, but I didn't go off the deep end on my eating. Even still, my weight went up to 278.6. I find it curious how some people find joy in seeing me gain weight and I suppose that's just the nature of the Internet these days. People will say things online they would NEVER even think about saying to your face. And that's too bad because the viciousness of the dieting world is bad enough without more piling on from complete strangers. This is why I can understand the trepidation of some people to put themselves out there. Me personally, I don't care because I'm a whole heckuva lot better off now with my health than I was at 410 pounds. Would I like to weigh less? Sure. But I like being healthy and making healthier choices for myself. That's what you see here in my menus and I'm constantly seeking to make them even better. THANKS for following me along in this journey!
Meatloaf, hamburger patty with cheese, deviled eggs, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
8:00PM
3 nitrate/nitrite-free beef hot dogs with cheddar cheese cooked in grassfed butter, mustard, and sugar-free pickle relish
CALORIES: 2155
TOTAL CARBS: 30g
NET CARBS: 15g
NOTE: It's been three weeks since my last weigh-in and I have been staying on my low-carb lifestyle well during that time. Perhaps I consumed more calories than normal when we were in Indiana, but I didn't go off the deep end on my eating. Even still, my weight went up to 278.6. I find it curious how some people find joy in seeing me gain weight and I suppose that's just the nature of the Internet these days. People will say things online they would NEVER even think about saying to your face. And that's too bad because the viciousness of the dieting world is bad enough without more piling on from complete strangers. This is why I can understand the trepidation of some people to put themselves out there. Me personally, I don't care because I'm a whole heckuva lot better off now with my health than I was at 410 pounds. Would I like to weigh less? Sure. But I like being healthy and making healthier choices for myself. That's what you see here in my menus and I'm constantly seeking to make them even better. THANKS for following me along in this journey!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
August 18, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:45PM
Meatloaf, hamburger patty with cheese, BBQ pork, deviled eggs, cheese, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
7:00PM
100-minute grass mowing
9:00PM
1/2 pound grass-fed beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1958
TOTAL CARBS: 27g
NET CARBS: 12g
NOTE: When I got home from the church service this evening a little earlier than normal and it still wasn't raining, I decided it was time to tackle the grass. Since my mower went kaput last month I had to borrow one from my neighbor. When I cranked it up there was a very loud rattling noise and it sounded like the engine was getting ready to explode. After about a minute the mower stalled out and I tried to crank it again...loosey goosey! GRRRR! I took it back to the neighbor thanking him for letting me borrow it, but I'd have to find another neighbor to borrow a mower from. Thankfully my next door neighbor had a push mower I could use, but I was running out of daylight with tall, wet grass ahead of me and thunderstorms threatening. Although it was a lot of slow go and lots of stalls due to the height and dampness of the grass, I got it done. In fact, the last few strips of grass were cut in complete darkness which was kinda crazy. But it's DONE at long last. With all the rain we've been getting lately, I couldn't let it go too much longer without giving it a buzz...and it was fantastic exercise for me, too!
Meatloaf, hamburger patty with cheese, BBQ pork, deviled eggs, cheese, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
7:00PM
100-minute grass mowing
9:00PM
1/2 pound grass-fed beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1958
TOTAL CARBS: 27g
NET CARBS: 12g
NOTE: When I got home from the church service this evening a little earlier than normal and it still wasn't raining, I decided it was time to tackle the grass. Since my mower went kaput last month I had to borrow one from my neighbor. When I cranked it up there was a very loud rattling noise and it sounded like the engine was getting ready to explode. After about a minute the mower stalled out and I tried to crank it again...loosey goosey! GRRRR! I took it back to the neighbor thanking him for letting me borrow it, but I'd have to find another neighbor to borrow a mower from. Thankfully my next door neighbor had a push mower I could use, but I was running out of daylight with tall, wet grass ahead of me and thunderstorms threatening. Although it was a lot of slow go and lots of stalls due to the height and dampness of the grass, I got it done. In fact, the last few strips of grass were cut in complete darkness which was kinda crazy. But it's DONE at long last. With all the rain we've been getting lately, I couldn't let it go too much longer without giving it a buzz...and it was fantastic exercise for me, too!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
August 17, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
5:00AM
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
2:30PM
1/2 pound grass-fed beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mustard
8:45PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
Sugar-free strawberry swirl ice cream
CALORIES: 2009
TOTAL CARBS: 43g
NET CARBS: 33g
NOTE: It was an early morning for me...probably so much on my mind to get done trying to catch up from being gone last week that I couldn't sleep. I did manage to catch a quick midday nap after getting a lot done. Of course, getting up early meant eating more than normal--do you ever find yourself consuming more when you have a longer day? Man, I sure do when I consume a meal while it's still dark outside in the morning. You need another meal around mid-afternoon and then again at night...crazy stuff! But it was all good. Trying to incorporate more coconut oil and less butter into my diet now. It's not that I think there's anything wrong with butter (and there's not at all), but I'm experimenting to see how adding MORE coconut oil might help benefit me. We'll see.
3 pastured eggs cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil
2:30PM
1/2 pound grass-fed beef cooked in 1 Tbs coconut oil with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mustard
8:45PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
Sugar-free strawberry swirl ice cream
CALORIES: 2009
TOTAL CARBS: 43g
NET CARBS: 33g
NOTE: It was an early morning for me...probably so much on my mind to get done trying to catch up from being gone last week that I couldn't sleep. I did manage to catch a quick midday nap after getting a lot done. Of course, getting up early meant eating more than normal--do you ever find yourself consuming more when you have a longer day? Man, I sure do when I consume a meal while it's still dark outside in the morning. You need another meal around mid-afternoon and then again at night...crazy stuff! But it was all good. Trying to incorporate more coconut oil and less butter into my diet now. It's not that I think there's anything wrong with butter (and there's not at all), but I'm experimenting to see how adding MORE coconut oil might help benefit me. We'll see.
Monday, August 16, 2010
August 16, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:00PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
9:00PM
Cheddar cheese cooked in grassfed butter
Chocolate protein shake
CALORIES: 1317
TOTAL CARBS: 38g
NET CARBS: 28g
NOTE: Since we've been home from our trip to Indiana, it has been raining cats and dogs. I'm certainly not complaining since we've had some excruciating heat this summer and our grass was all but scorched! But now it's all lush green and getting tall very quickly--but it won't stop raining long enough to mow it. Conundrum! I'll get to it when I get to it I suppose. I've also been wanting to start doing burst exercise with sprints up and down my neighborhood street for about 20-30 minutes...no can do until the rain stops, too. The desire is there and I'm rip-roaring ready to do this. I know I'll feel better and it's time to make it happen.
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
9:00PM
Cheddar cheese cooked in grassfed butter
Chocolate protein shake
CALORIES: 1317
TOTAL CARBS: 38g
NET CARBS: 28g
NOTE: Since we've been home from our trip to Indiana, it has been raining cats and dogs. I'm certainly not complaining since we've had some excruciating heat this summer and our grass was all but scorched! But now it's all lush green and getting tall very quickly--but it won't stop raining long enough to mow it. Conundrum! I'll get to it when I get to it I suppose. I've also been wanting to start doing burst exercise with sprints up and down my neighborhood street for about 20-30 minutes...no can do until the rain stops, too. The desire is there and I'm rip-roaring ready to do this. I know I'll feel better and it's time to make it happen.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
August 15, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:45PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
Vanilla Almond QuestBar
8:30PM
Rotisserie chicken
Peanut Butter Supreme QuestBar
CALORIES: 1757
TOTAL CARBS: 76g
NET CARBS: 36g
NOTE: Have you tried these new QuestBars yet? They're one of the best-tasting, most authentic low-carb protein bars I've seen available and are sweetened primarily with a fiber-based sweetener (inulin). So although the total carbohydrate may seem high at 20g per bar, 15g of that is fiber which experienced low-carbers know you do not have to count in your carbohydrates since there is little impact on blood sugar levels. There is some natural sugar from the peanut butter, but they also use almost to create a pleasant taste to the bar. It's a fantastic product I'm happy to endorse for people who desire a great low-carb snack or on-the-go meal option. And they're giving away TWO FREE QuestBars (one of each flavor) with FREE shipping to anyone who wants to try them for themselves. This is a rare no-risk opportunity to see for yourself whether this fits within your healthy low-carb lifestyle. Give it a try! I LOVE 'EM!
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
Vanilla Almond QuestBar
8:30PM
Rotisserie chicken
Peanut Butter Supreme QuestBar
CALORIES: 1757
TOTAL CARBS: 76g
NET CARBS: 36g
NOTE: Have you tried these new QuestBars yet? They're one of the best-tasting, most authentic low-carb protein bars I've seen available and are sweetened primarily with a fiber-based sweetener (inulin). So although the total carbohydrate may seem high at 20g per bar, 15g of that is fiber which experienced low-carbers know you do not have to count in your carbohydrates since there is little impact on blood sugar levels. There is some natural sugar from the peanut butter, but they also use almost to create a pleasant taste to the bar. It's a fantastic product I'm happy to endorse for people who desire a great low-carb snack or on-the-go meal option. And they're giving away TWO FREE QuestBars (one of each flavor) with FREE shipping to anyone who wants to try them for themselves. This is a rare no-risk opportunity to see for yourself whether this fits within your healthy low-carb lifestyle. Give it a try! I LOVE 'EM!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
August 14, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:15PM
1/2 rack of BBQ ribs
8:45PM
Grilled chicken cooked in grassfed butter with raw cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing
CALORIES: 1340
TOTAL CARBS: 8g
NET CARBS: 8g
NOTE: Back home again now from our trip to Indiana and I decided to take it easy most of the day rather than jumping back into "work" mode so quickly. I needed it, too, because I'm so worn out from this past week. It's good to get away but it's just as good to be back home again at last. Ahhhhhhhh!
1/2 rack of BBQ ribs
8:45PM
Grilled chicken cooked in grassfed butter with raw cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing
CALORIES: 1340
TOTAL CARBS: 8g
NET CARBS: 8g
NOTE: Back home again now from our trip to Indiana and I decided to take it easy most of the day rather than jumping back into "work" mode so quickly. I needed it, too, because I'm so worn out from this past week. It's good to get away but it's just as good to be back home again at last. Ahhhhhhhh!
Friday, August 13, 2010
August 13, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:00PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
8:30PM
Rotisserie chicken
CALORIES: 1744
TOTAL CARBS: 36g
NET CARBS: 26g
NOTE: Travel home time after a fabulously exhausting week with family in Indiana. Christine cried when we left because certain family members are dealing with some very serious health issues, including cancer, heart conditions, and stroke. It's just so sad to see people you love who are going through these health calamities and you're powerless to do anything for them...except pray that God heal them. This is one reason why I wanted Christine to be there this year to see her family because we don't know how much longer some dear family members will be with us. She was glad I insisted we go. And so was I.
On the drive home, we ran into a bunch of storm clouds, but got a nice surprise as the sky cleared up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IJ_7HB450M
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
8:30PM
Rotisserie chicken
CALORIES: 1744
TOTAL CARBS: 36g
NET CARBS: 26g
NOTE: Travel home time after a fabulously exhausting week with family in Indiana. Christine cried when we left because certain family members are dealing with some very serious health issues, including cancer, heart conditions, and stroke. It's just so sad to see people you love who are going through these health calamities and you're powerless to do anything for them...except pray that God heal them. This is one reason why I wanted Christine to be there this year to see her family because we don't know how much longer some dear family members will be with us. She was glad I insisted we go. And so was I.
On the drive home, we ran into a bunch of storm clouds, but got a nice surprise as the sky cleared up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IJ_7HB450M
Thursday, August 12, 2010
August 12, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:00PM
Hamburger patty, BBQ, meatloaf, dinner roll, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
6:30PM
BBQ chicken and bratwurst
Chocolate brownie
7:30PM
45 minutes of yard whiffle ball
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Last day with family in Bedford, Indiana...whew, what a week! And I'm pooped out now. Can I get a vacation from my vacation? LOL! Here are the final two videos from the sweet couple I met in Bedford for an interview about how they beat Alzheimer's thanks to low-carb living and supplements. AMAZING story!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5FpcbipY0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlz-60yohQ
Hamburger patty, BBQ, meatloaf, dinner roll, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
6:30PM
BBQ chicken and bratwurst
Chocolate brownie
7:30PM
45 minutes of yard whiffle ball
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Last day with family in Bedford, Indiana...whew, what a week! And I'm pooped out now. Can I get a vacation from my vacation? LOL! Here are the final two videos from the sweet couple I met in Bedford for an interview about how they beat Alzheimer's thanks to low-carb living and supplements. AMAZING story!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5FpcbipY0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlz-60yohQ
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
9:15AM
3 eggs, sausage and bacon
2:00PM
Hamburger patty, ham, meatloaf, dinner roll, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
6:30PM
Meatballs with tomatoes, one bite of banana split cake
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: My father-in-law has made breakfast the past few mornings and noted that the bacon was just recently processed--fresh stuff baby! And it was so delicious. The meatballs aunt Suzie made (which she made me three without the sugary sauce that everyone else ate) were outstanding, especially with the fresh garden tomatoes--what a flavor combination! Man, I wish I could eat this good all the time. But vacation is ending soon, so I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
3 eggs, sausage and bacon
2:00PM
Hamburger patty, ham, meatloaf, dinner roll, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
6:30PM
Meatballs with tomatoes, one bite of banana split cake
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: My father-in-law has made breakfast the past few mornings and noted that the bacon was just recently processed--fresh stuff baby! And it was so delicious. The meatballs aunt Suzie made (which she made me three without the sugary sauce that everyone else ate) were outstanding, especially with the fresh garden tomatoes--what a flavor combination! Man, I wish I could eat this good all the time. But vacation is ending soon, so I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
August 10, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
11:15AM
Hamburger patty, roast beef, chicken, dinner roll, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
6:15PM
Ham
7:30PM
45 minutes of yard whiffle ball
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: It's funny being away from home and having cookouts everyday. But, that's what visiting with Christine's family has been like this week as we bounce around from house to house with some different food every night. I'm getting LOTS of questions about why I don't eat the potatoes or the "fruit" desserts. And you know I LOVE sharing why I eat low-carb!
Today I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful couple living in the town I am in this week called Bedford, Indiana. They are Bill & Nita Scoggan and they have quite a story to tell about how Nita helped her husband Bill beat Alzheimer's disease with a low-carb diet and supplementation. It's a four-part series, but I've already got the first two episodes posted to YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o35EL3-p6RA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiWAkfnIuIE
Hamburger patty, roast beef, chicken, dinner roll, sugar-free chocolate cookies with whipped cream
6:15PM
Ham
7:30PM
45 minutes of yard whiffle ball
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: It's funny being away from home and having cookouts everyday. But, that's what visiting with Christine's family has been like this week as we bounce around from house to house with some different food every night. I'm getting LOTS of questions about why I don't eat the potatoes or the "fruit" desserts. And you know I LOVE sharing why I eat low-carb!
Today I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful couple living in the town I am in this week called Bedford, Indiana. They are Bill & Nita Scoggan and they have quite a story to tell about how Nita helped her husband Bill beat Alzheimer's disease with a low-carb diet and supplementation. It's a four-part series, but I've already got the first two episodes posted to YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o35EL3-p6RA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiWAkfnIuIE
Monday, August 9, 2010
August 9, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
9:30AM
Scrambled eggs with smoked sausage links and bacon
1:30PM
GoLower Raspberry Nut Bar
6:15PM
Pork Tenderloin
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: It was a hot day today in Indiana and guess what Jimmy does with his father-in-law and three other men in the family. We head out to the local golf course to hit a little white ball for four hours. I know, crazy stuff! But it's a family tradition and we had to keep it going. I played with one of my father-in-law's brothers and then my father-in-law got the other brother for a "best ball" tourney. It's fun because I'm not that good at golf, but the brothers are VERY good. I was able to putt in two birdies and an eagle and I hit my shot on the 18th hole just a couple of inches short of being perfect before it rolled into the sand trap. We lost, but it was a good day.
Boy oh boy, though, I got some sunburn. However, it wasn't as sore as it usually is. The heat was sweltering, but I agree with others who switch to a high-fat, low-carb lifestyle, you just don't have the problem with sunburn anymore like you did when you ate less fat. I'm not sure why this works, but it does. That's not to say I didn't feel the effects of the sunburn when I went to bed tonight, but it's been a whole heckuva lot worse in the past.
This evening we had a cookout at one of the brothers' homes and they grilled pork tenderloin that was so tasty and lowcarbolicious! Sure, there were plenty of carb-filled foods to choose from as well--baked potatoes, pasta salad, and desserts galore--but that tenderloin looked amazing enough to be my entire meal. One of the family members asked, "Can't you have the apple salad or the strawberry pie? They're fruit you know?" I smiled and explained that those are still sugary and that my blood sugar would be adversely impacted if I ate those. He replied, "Well, we wouldn't want that to happen." No we wouldn't. :)
Scrambled eggs with smoked sausage links and bacon
1:30PM
GoLower Raspberry Nut Bar
6:15PM
Pork Tenderloin
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: It was a hot day today in Indiana and guess what Jimmy does with his father-in-law and three other men in the family. We head out to the local golf course to hit a little white ball for four hours. I know, crazy stuff! But it's a family tradition and we had to keep it going. I played with one of my father-in-law's brothers and then my father-in-law got the other brother for a "best ball" tourney. It's fun because I'm not that good at golf, but the brothers are VERY good. I was able to putt in two birdies and an eagle and I hit my shot on the 18th hole just a couple of inches short of being perfect before it rolled into the sand trap. We lost, but it was a good day.
Boy oh boy, though, I got some sunburn. However, it wasn't as sore as it usually is. The heat was sweltering, but I agree with others who switch to a high-fat, low-carb lifestyle, you just don't have the problem with sunburn anymore like you did when you ate less fat. I'm not sure why this works, but it does. That's not to say I didn't feel the effects of the sunburn when I went to bed tonight, but it's been a whole heckuva lot worse in the past.
This evening we had a cookout at one of the brothers' homes and they grilled pork tenderloin that was so tasty and lowcarbolicious! Sure, there were plenty of carb-filled foods to choose from as well--baked potatoes, pasta salad, and desserts galore--but that tenderloin looked amazing enough to be my entire meal. One of the family members asked, "Can't you have the apple salad or the strawberry pie? They're fruit you know?" I smiled and explained that those are still sugary and that my blood sugar would be adversely impacted if I ate those. He replied, "Well, we wouldn't want that to happen." No we wouldn't. :)
Sunday, August 8, 2010
August 8, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
10:30AM
Scrambled eggs with sausage
1:30PM
Hot dogs, meatballs, ham, one spoonful of dessert
9:00PM
2 Low-Carb Thickburgers from Hardee's without onions or ketchup
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Today was the family reunion with Christine's family in Indiana. The meal fare was all the typical stuff highlighted by fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, pasta salad, and desserts galore. I stuck with foods I could eat like hot dogs, meatballs, and ham, but I did allow myself one spoonful of a dessert Christine's grandmother made called Oreo Delight. It didn't take a plateful of the stuff to satisfy me and I had just enough to get the taste. Way too sweet to eat something like that everyday.
Of course, for suppertime the meal was leftovers of all the carby stuff, so I ran out to Hardee's to get my fat and protein. Ahhhh, thank goodness for options like this. It's been a long, tiring day, but I'm looking forward to a great week. Cookouts, golf, card playing, and family. This is what makes coming to Indiana so much fun!
Scrambled eggs with sausage
1:30PM
Hot dogs, meatballs, ham, one spoonful of dessert
9:00PM
2 Low-Carb Thickburgers from Hardee's without onions or ketchup
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Today was the family reunion with Christine's family in Indiana. The meal fare was all the typical stuff highlighted by fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, pasta salad, and desserts galore. I stuck with foods I could eat like hot dogs, meatballs, and ham, but I did allow myself one spoonful of a dessert Christine's grandmother made called Oreo Delight. It didn't take a plateful of the stuff to satisfy me and I had just enough to get the taste. Way too sweet to eat something like that everyday.
Of course, for suppertime the meal was leftovers of all the carby stuff, so I ran out to Hardee's to get my fat and protein. Ahhhh, thank goodness for options like this. It's been a long, tiring day, but I'm looking forward to a great week. Cookouts, golf, card playing, and family. This is what makes coming to Indiana so much fun!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
August 7, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
7:45AM
Scrambled eggs with mushrooms, cheese, bacon, and sausage
1:15PM
Bacon covered mushrooms, cheese crisps, flax tortilla chips, and a GoLower bar
6:15PM
Toppings off of a pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, and onions pizza
10:00PM
Sugar-free chocolate mint frozen yogurt
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Was up really early today after the smoke alarm in the hallway of the motel beeped all night and the flood light shining through my window kept me from having a good night's sleep last night (going to have them change the battery and block the window with something for tonight!). Went to a buffet place where we are staying in Indiana and got my favorite low-carb foods. I was telling Christine how it's funny there are "two breakfast" cultures in America--high-carb offerings and high-fat, low-carb offerings. It's all a matter of choice.
For lunch, I met up with some low-carb friends at Dana Carpender's house with about 20 people having a good time sharing conversation and FOOD good on a low-carb lifestyle. It was party food, so nothing fancy schmancy. It was AWESOME meeting so many people and hearing them talk about their low-carb way of life. The in-laws ordered some pizzas for supper and I had the toppings off of them. One said, "The crust is the best part" and I just sat there smiling eating my pepperoni and cheese. They don't realize this is a lifestyle change that I made for a LIFETIME and not just some temporal diet. All I can do is show them by example. Having a great time in Indiana.
Friday, August 6, 2010
August 6, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:00PM
Low-Carb Thickburger from Hardee's without onions or ketchup
7:00PM
Meatloaf, BBQ pork, hamburger steak, and slice chocolate pie
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: The only stinky part of going away for some time off is the travel. We were in the car for over 8 hours driving from South Carolina to Indiana. But we made it with one stop at Hardee's for their fabulous Low-Carb Thickburger. Found a nice buffet place in the town we are staying in and had a couple of bites of a homemade chocolate pie. GOOD STUFF!
Low-Carb Thickburger from Hardee's without onions or ketchup
7:00PM
Meatloaf, BBQ pork, hamburger steak, and slice chocolate pie
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: The only stinky part of going away for some time off is the travel. We were in the car for over 8 hours driving from South Carolina to Indiana. But we made it with one stop at Hardee's for their fabulous Low-Carb Thickburger. Found a nice buffet place in the town we are staying in and had a couple of bites of a homemade chocolate pie. GOOD STUFF!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
August 5, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:15PM
Naked fajitas with shrimp, chicken, beef, green peppers, cheese, onions and sour cream
Tortilla chips with salsa
9:00PM
2 slices Pumpernickel bread with butter
1/2 Bloomin' Onion from Outback Steakhouse
Half rack of BBQ ribs
Sugar-free chocolate caramel ice cream
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Today Christine and I celebrated 15 years of being married. We had two awesome meals together at her favorite restaurants--a local Mexican joint and Outback Steakhouse. No, I didn't stay perfectly low-carb, but I made the choice to eat what I did. We're heading for Indiana tomorrow to spend a week with Christine's family. Looking forward to a fun, relaxing week. Will try to update this blog as often as I can...won't have time to count the calories or carbs for you.
Naked fajitas with shrimp, chicken, beef, green peppers, cheese, onions and sour cream
Tortilla chips with salsa
9:00PM
2 slices Pumpernickel bread with butter
1/2 Bloomin' Onion from Outback Steakhouse
Half rack of BBQ ribs
Sugar-free chocolate caramel ice cream
CALORIES: ????
TOTAL CARBS: ????
NET CARBS: ????
NOTE: Today Christine and I celebrated 15 years of being married. We had two awesome meals together at her favorite restaurants--a local Mexican joint and Outback Steakhouse. No, I didn't stay perfectly low-carb, but I made the choice to eat what I did. We're heading for Indiana tomorrow to spend a week with Christine's family. Looking forward to a fun, relaxing week. Will try to update this blog as often as I can...won't have time to count the calories or carbs for you.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
August 4, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:45PM
8 garlic chicken wings and legs with Ranch dressing
10:45PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1321
TOTAL CARBS: 4g
NET CARBS: 4g
NOTE: It's always a neat experience for me to meet people who have been inspired and motivated to start livin' la vida low-carb after being exposed to the work I've done. Whether it's my blog, podcast show, YouTube videos or even this menus blog, I've had the privilege of encountering literally millions of people over the past few years over the Internet. But getting to meet you guys in person is a real thrill and I'm always happy to shake your hand, thank you for supporting me, and getting to know the real people who frequent my sites on a daily basis.
One such encounter happened today when one of my forum members and low-carb weight loss success Rev. Brian Sharp drove down to my hometown of Spartanburg, SC for a Choral Festival taking place this weekend. Ministers of music from all across the United States come into this very prestigious event that features the new music that is available for choirs to sing. We met up with Brian and his minister of music friend Andy at Wild Wing Cafe in downtown Spartanburg, SC. Andy dared Brian to have the "Braveheart" wing which is supposed to be the "hottest wing" they sell at this place. I caught the reaction on camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL6mVakSlkI
TOO FUNNY! He did a lot better than I ever would have because as you can tell from my menus, I don't do spicy hot at all. Never been a fan of igniting my mouth with a lot of spicy heat (sorry Bobby Flay!). But Brian was a trooper and ate that whole thing. This guy is a bona-fide success story too shedding over 85 pounds after being inspired by my weight loss success. He's a living example of what high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb living is all about and I'm proud to have met him in person. I brought him some MCT oil since he asked me about it recently and he got me a Tennessee Vols cap (GO BIG ORANGE!) since that's my alma mater. We had a fantastic time chatting with him and Andy about the amazing benefits of livin' la vida low-carb.
8 garlic chicken wings and legs with Ranch dressing
10:45PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1321
TOTAL CARBS: 4g
NET CARBS: 4g
NOTE: It's always a neat experience for me to meet people who have been inspired and motivated to start livin' la vida low-carb after being exposed to the work I've done. Whether it's my blog, podcast show, YouTube videos or even this menus blog, I've had the privilege of encountering literally millions of people over the past few years over the Internet. But getting to meet you guys in person is a real thrill and I'm always happy to shake your hand, thank you for supporting me, and getting to know the real people who frequent my sites on a daily basis.
One such encounter happened today when one of my forum members and low-carb weight loss success Rev. Brian Sharp drove down to my hometown of Spartanburg, SC for a Choral Festival taking place this weekend. Ministers of music from all across the United States come into this very prestigious event that features the new music that is available for choirs to sing. We met up with Brian and his minister of music friend Andy at Wild Wing Cafe in downtown Spartanburg, SC. Andy dared Brian to have the "Braveheart" wing which is supposed to be the "hottest wing" they sell at this place. I caught the reaction on camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL6mVakSlkI
TOO FUNNY! He did a lot better than I ever would have because as you can tell from my menus, I don't do spicy hot at all. Never been a fan of igniting my mouth with a lot of spicy heat (sorry Bobby Flay!). But Brian was a trooper and ate that whole thing. This guy is a bona-fide success story too shedding over 85 pounds after being inspired by my weight loss success. He's a living example of what high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb living is all about and I'm proud to have met him in person. I brought him some MCT oil since he asked me about it recently and he got me a Tennessee Vols cap (GO BIG ORANGE!) since that's my alma mater. We had a fantastic time chatting with him and Andy about the amazing benefits of livin' la vida low-carb.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
August 3, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:30PM
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
10:45PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1542
TOTAL CARBS: 18g
NET CARBS: 12g
NOTE: I did indeed return that lemon lawnmower to Sam's Club today and they didn't have any more of them in stock (they have moved on to snowblowers!). Next year I'll have to get a more expensive mower that'll be reliable. Maybe I could put in artificial turf so my yard will be green year round with no mowing necessary. HA! Something tells me Christine wouldn't go for that. We're gearing up for our trip to Indiana this weekend and all next week visiting her grandparents and parents coming in from Virginia. They're having a big reunion on Sunday where there'll be a bunch of high-carb junk food. These occasions never bother me because I'm not even remotely tempted to eat poorly. I just gravitate to the meats, cheese, veggies and I'm good. Should be a fun trip! And we're gonna hang out at Dana Carpender's house for a low-carb get-together in Bloomington on Saturday, too!
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
10:45PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 1542
TOTAL CARBS: 18g
NET CARBS: 12g
NOTE: I did indeed return that lemon lawnmower to Sam's Club today and they didn't have any more of them in stock (they have moved on to snowblowers!). Next year I'll have to get a more expensive mower that'll be reliable. Maybe I could put in artificial turf so my yard will be green year round with no mowing necessary. HA! Something tells me Christine wouldn't go for that. We're gearing up for our trip to Indiana this weekend and all next week visiting her grandparents and parents coming in from Virginia. They're having a big reunion on Sunday where there'll be a bunch of high-carb junk food. These occasions never bother me because I'm not even remotely tempted to eat poorly. I just gravitate to the meats, cheese, veggies and I'm good. Should be a fun trip! And we're gonna hang out at Dana Carpender's house for a low-carb get-together in Bloomington on Saturday, too!
Monday, August 2, 2010
August 2, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
12:00PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
5:00PM
90-minute grass mowing
8:30PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 2126
TOTAL CARBS: 36g
NET CARBS: 27g
NOTE: The grass has been brown most of the summer because of the super-hot weather and very little rain. But over the past week we've experienced quite a few days of heavy soaking rain and now the lush green grass is back. So today I tackled it and got out there to cut it with my crazy lawnmower. This thing cranks great, but it breaks down a lot and the self-propelled feature broke on it. I think I'll be returning this to Sam's Club tomorrow because this is the second time this summer this featured stopped working on this exact same model. GRRRR! Don't ya wish things would just work the way they're supposed to?
On a positive note, did you see the new low-carb study out of Temple University today? Dr. Gary Foster conducted a two-year diet comparison study of low-carb vs. low-fat to see which would be better for weight loss and health improvements. Unfortunately, after three months on the study when there were very clear lines of demarkation between the two diets, he had the low-carb dieters start adding back in 5g carbohydrate/day each week until they were no longer in ketosis. Even still, this less potent low-carb diet outperformed low-fat on HDL improvements and heart health markers. BIG NEWS for livin' la vida low-carb and I'm sure you'll hear all about it in the media in the coming days.
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
5:00PM
90-minute grass mowing
8:30PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 2126
TOTAL CARBS: 36g
NET CARBS: 27g
NOTE: The grass has been brown most of the summer because of the super-hot weather and very little rain. But over the past week we've experienced quite a few days of heavy soaking rain and now the lush green grass is back. So today I tackled it and got out there to cut it with my crazy lawnmower. This thing cranks great, but it breaks down a lot and the self-propelled feature broke on it. I think I'll be returning this to Sam's Club tomorrow because this is the second time this summer this featured stopped working on this exact same model. GRRRR! Don't ya wish things would just work the way they're supposed to?
On a positive note, did you see the new low-carb study out of Temple University today? Dr. Gary Foster conducted a two-year diet comparison study of low-carb vs. low-fat to see which would be better for weight loss and health improvements. Unfortunately, after three months on the study when there were very clear lines of demarkation between the two diets, he had the low-carb dieters start adding back in 5g carbohydrate/day each week until they were no longer in ketosis. Even still, this less potent low-carb diet outperformed low-fat on HDL improvements and heart health markers. BIG NEWS for livin' la vida low-carb and I'm sure you'll hear all about it in the media in the coming days.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August 1, 2010 Low-Carb Menu
1:00PM
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
Sugar-free chocolate ice cream
8:45PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 2468
TOTAL CARBS: 46g
NET CARBS: 32g
NOTE: My calorie and carbohydrate intake was higher today than usual, but I'll try to reign that in this week.
Spinach and greens salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and Ranch dressing
1/3 pound hamburger with American cheese, pickle, mayo, and mustard
Mashed cauliflower with butter
Sugar-free chocolate ice cream
8:45PM
1/2 pound grassfed ground beef cooked in 2 Tbs coconut oil with 2 ounces yogurt-cultured raw cheese and mustard
CALORIES: 2468
TOTAL CARBS: 46g
NET CARBS: 32g
NOTE: My calorie and carbohydrate intake was higher today than usual, but I'll try to reign that in this week.
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