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Spinach and hard boiled egg with homemade warm bacon dressing (Alton brown) for lunch. Chicken on Chinese fried cauliflower rice for dinner.

How have I never heard of these!! I made bean sprout “noodle” lo mein last night, but I bet it woulda been better with shirataki noodles! Gonna find and try!!

I have lost significant weight before. When I did, my “best friend” was so jealous. She constantly told me she wished I would put the weight back on, because, “Then we could lose weight together!” Well, I did put the weight back on as I encountered some major health issues. Guess who wasn’t interested in teaming up with me…

Spinach with hard boiled eggs and warm bacon dressing. Swapped in lakanto monk fruit erythritol for the sugar. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-dressing-recipe-1947599

or to cauliflower or cheese crust pizza and pork rind nachos... :naughty:

@BrownSugar174 congrats! I love your pics. Action shots and joy. What a great combo.

Oh another one. You’ve gotten hella creative in the kitchen and your family has never eaten better! Just this month: Cloud bun burgers Eggplant lasagna Chinese chicken and broccoli with traditional brown sauce (home made low carb oyster sauce!!) Prime rib with cauliflower mash Steak and roasted artichokes Keto brownie &…

You’re eating dinner out and you get suspicious of sugar in your meal because of how sweet it is then you realize it’s a carrot :smiley: 😂

Hi @kajuae74 and welcome! Feel free to add me. My diary is open to friends :smile:

Had a stressful week. Got some low carb no sugar no flour treats and let myself have a couple of days that were not as healthful as my usual. I feel good that I was able to find some ways to “treat” myself, allow myself to indulge a bit, but still stay within calorie goals, mind my macros, and not go off the rails…

Totally awesome, but I respectfully disagree. Not petty at all. Inspiring!

Made it through the party without alcohol! Next I have a work travel thing I’ve gotta power through with group dinners. It’ll be tempting to drink but I’m gonna do Mocktails instead.

Of course do what’s right for you, but there are interesting studies about snacking and digestion health and gut bacteria. Good overview here: https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2014/01/28/how-grazing-affects-your-digestive-function

@cgcrutch I should also mention I lost the first 58 lbs without working out at all. Just diet modifications. I’m not saying don’t exercise, but maybe focus on diet more for a while?

Do you like to dance? I put my music on and just jam out when I don’t feel like “working out”. Can get a ton of steps in that way.

@dawnz75 great idea! Like a BALT almost! Who needs tomatoes

@Safari_Gal_ yassss welcome!! That sounds like it was really fun though!! @shelbydodgeguy haha good point. I mean, honestly, that’s enough of a reason right there. First big test comes for me on Friday. Birthday party. Then on the 25th I’m going to a concert at a bar. Lord, give me strength!!

Cheese crust for pizza anyone? Keep seeing it on Instagram. Might have egg in it too...

Hahahahaha this made me crack up. Ok I’m gonna do it too. Bone broth that I haven’t cheesecloth strained yet is in the Dutch oven.

I’m more likely to have a cheat meal when I’m sick. Usually I listen to my body. I don’t restrict calories as much when I’m sick. If I’m hungry, I eat. But I still try to steer clear of carbs except maybe one cheat meal per weak if I really want it. I drink a lot of bouillon and tea too.

That’s tough, and I’m definitely with you on this, but maybe it’s just a matter of shifting perspective and building a habit. Maybe you’re not doing exercise you like? So try some experimenting with different things. Or maybe you could combine watching a favorite show on your phone while you cycle or elliptical? Kinda make…

Yes!! Great job! Do you mind sharing some benefits you’ve realized from this? I need inspiration!!

Yeah! I’d say it’s working like fiber. I’m no doctor, but if they don’t make you sick or any other symptoms, seems fine to me!

Had to share this update: lifted weights last night for the first time in about 2 years!! We’ll see how I feel over the next few days, but I just took it easy and didn’t push too hard. It was such a great feeling to get in there and do it!

I’m with you! As long as I don’t lose points for those 2am drinks on NYE. Haven’t touched alcohol since.

I find when I stall out I up my water intake, and I am also a fan of 16:8 TRE protocol. Works for me!

Pork cracklins, almonds, cheese sticks, salami, keto cookies (lots of easy recipes out there)

Great advice here. I like the idea of incorporating some anti-inflammation foods to help. I’ll have to check that out. Cherries were my go-to before, but the carbs are high. I need to check out other options. I too supplement with D3. Also B-12. I like that advice on the exercise. I’m a big fan of dancing in the pool. I…

Congrats on your success, both in the pain dept and the scale! My food cravings and fullness meter have definitely adjusted, and I too no longer have food comas. It’s so nice!

I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I hope you find something that works for you because chronic pain is incredibly depressing. An update: I’ve still been struggling with a lot of pain, and about a month ago my acupuncturist recommended I cut protein powder from my diet. I was eating a vega one smoothie every morning.…