Too much beef and dairy will push you out of your keto macro goals... Honestly guys… July was super challenging. On top of trying to adjust to a new schedule with going back to work while juggling the classes I continue to teach, my professional development, social, and dating lives were all busy, too! Which … Continue reading Keto Updates
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Keto Diet – Week 1
Keto = 80% fat, 15% protein, 5% carbs I am publishing this partially written because I wanted to get *something* up today. After catching up on the last few weeks, during which I fell off because I was failing the slow carb diet but also because I got busy with work and life, I am … Continue reading Keto Diet – Week 1
I Failed the Slow Carb Diet
The SCD did not turn out how I imagined. For being the one diet I was most interested in testing, I had a lot of compliance issues. Here is a list of why I think I failed this diet so hard: One thing I liked about Whole 30 was not eating grains or beans/lentils at … Continue reading I Failed the Slow Carb Diet
“Slow Carb Diet” – Week 5
Not working so great, so far... Also, this graphic isn't the whole SCD story... Posting late this week... but better late than never. Last week on Wednesday morning I went to DC Health on a contract position to manage projects within the Nutrition Services department of the DC WIC program. So, back to the office … Continue reading “Slow Carb Diet” – Week 5
Slow Carb Diet – Week 2
SCD Chat:This is the first “slow carb chat”, since the last couple weeks were spent transitioning from Whole 30 and explaining the SCD. We’ll start with a review of the Slow Carb Diet by a fellow RD who contributes to Healthline.com. In her review, Arlene Semeco draws the following conclusions: Summary - The SCD lets … Continue reading Slow Carb Diet – Week 2
Tim Ferriss Slow Carb Diet – Week 1
A (borrowed) recap of last weeks Slow Carb Diet overview. Last week I finished transitioning off of Whole 30 and just kinda enjoyed a few not-really-restricted days before getting ready for the official start of the Tim Ferris “Slow Carb Diet” (TFSCD). Things were going well, each “forbidden” food item caused no side effects on … Continue reading Tim Ferriss Slow Carb Diet – Week 1
Tim Ferriss and the “Slow Carb” Diet
You guys. Transitioning from Whole 30 to the Slow Carb Diet and trying to do the Whole 30 reintroduction has been super hard! My meal planning game for the two weeks of transition time has been pretty thrown, so I’m considering this week another ”intro” style week and will begin being more strict about TFSC … Continue reading Tim Ferriss and the “Slow Carb” Diet
Wrapping Up Whole30 / Transition to “Slow Carb”
Whole30 is rounding home while Tim Ferriss' "Slow Carb" diet is next at bat (excuse the April baseball language) This week, I am finishing the Whole 30 and will begin reintroducing foods. To speed up the reintroduction process, I plan to add "forbidden" foods to breakfast and lunch, but remain Whole30 compliant for dinner, so … Continue reading Wrapping Up Whole30 / Transition to “Slow Carb”
Whole 30 – Week 4
Crockpot Apricot Chicken, use cauliflower rice for Whole30 (courtesy of Wholesomelicious) Whole30 Chat: Last night I went over to a friend’s house to watch GoT. As I mentioned before, we are doing a different themed potluck each week. Last week was Thai food, last night was Indian food, next week we’re grilling and doing “American” … Continue reading Whole 30 – Week 4
Whole 30 – Week 3
From a meal prep perspective, this picture from Whole Daily Life makes me happy on many different levels Whole30 hacks that might be useful for newbies: From Phyiscal Kitchness:Freeze ginger (makes it easier to grate for recipes)Bake your bacon (at 400 for ~15min)This keeps your stove-top clean, removes the smell of bacon from your home … Continue reading Whole 30 – Week 3
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