I think after today, I'm going to start a posting schedule. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Thanks Jimmy. I like it. I'm gonna cheer extra loud at the concert in August in thanks!
Here's hoping that the parrot shirt fits better then...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Two weeks later...
Two weeks in, 15 lbs down.
WOOT!
104 more lbs to go..... urg.. that sounds big, but I know I can get there eventually. Breaking it in smaller goals. the goal now is to hit smaller goals. 9lbs to first goal, then every 25lbs thereafter I think.
I have a fancy dancy spreadsheet that tells me I'll hit my goal in Feb of next year, just before Valentines day. That I can deal with.
With the Keto diet, that might change, I've been losing more than 2 lbs a week, but I know most of that is water weight. We'll see the true weekly loss soon.
Aside from that, I'm starting to get a handle on working the 5 days/week. I still don't like it, but we'll see how it goes. My work-bestie just put in her resignation, she's got a much better job somewhere else. Good for her, but I'll miss working with her. Gotta make sure we do playdates :)
As for cooking adventures:
1) Making a chicken stock today- gonna sample it in an hour, and then see how it is. If its good, I'll strain it, (super secret trick-- strain it through a double layer of muslin, and it'll be clear as consommè, with about 1/4 the work.) and reduce it.
2) GF/Lo carb cheezcake. I put the z in to make it fancy. Crust was almond meal flavored with ginger and cinnamon powders. Next time, I do it in a smaller pan, probably with sour cream and more eggs to get the texture closer to right. Pie pan version was okay, but not right- should have been creamier I think for that version. Also the maltodextrin aftertaste from the granular splenda wasn't great. I should be getting my liquid sucralose in either today or tomorrow.
3) Brussels sprouts... OMG, I never liked them as a kid- I think mom made them once. Now though, I Steam them, then fry them in bacon grease, then drizzle about a tsp of balsamic vinegar and let it caramelize. Whoa baby. I have to fan myself just thinking about it.
4) Low Carb Chocolate from TJ's-- Yum, but not too much at once... its got Maltose in it, which will give you the trots if you're not careful. I have it hidden away in the small fridge, in the butter bin, which is opaque and closed, so its mostly out of sight out of mind. I don't crave chocolate much, but when I do, I practically crawl the walls looking for it.
Until next time..
WOOT!
104 more lbs to go..... urg.. that sounds big, but I know I can get there eventually. Breaking it in smaller goals. the goal now is to hit smaller goals. 9lbs to first goal, then every 25lbs thereafter I think.
I have a fancy dancy spreadsheet that tells me I'll hit my goal in Feb of next year, just before Valentines day. That I can deal with.
With the Keto diet, that might change, I've been losing more than 2 lbs a week, but I know most of that is water weight. We'll see the true weekly loss soon.
Aside from that, I'm starting to get a handle on working the 5 days/week. I still don't like it, but we'll see how it goes. My work-bestie just put in her resignation, she's got a much better job somewhere else. Good for her, but I'll miss working with her. Gotta make sure we do playdates :)
As for cooking adventures:
1) Making a chicken stock today- gonna sample it in an hour, and then see how it is. If its good, I'll strain it, (super secret trick-- strain it through a double layer of muslin, and it'll be clear as consommè, with about 1/4 the work.) and reduce it.
2) GF/Lo carb cheezcake. I put the z in to make it fancy. Crust was almond meal flavored with ginger and cinnamon powders. Next time, I do it in a smaller pan, probably with sour cream and more eggs to get the texture closer to right. Pie pan version was okay, but not right- should have been creamier I think for that version. Also the maltodextrin aftertaste from the granular splenda wasn't great. I should be getting my liquid sucralose in either today or tomorrow.
3) Brussels sprouts... OMG, I never liked them as a kid- I think mom made them once. Now though, I Steam them, then fry them in bacon grease, then drizzle about a tsp of balsamic vinegar and let it caramelize. Whoa baby. I have to fan myself just thinking about it.
4) Low Carb Chocolate from TJ's-- Yum, but not too much at once... its got Maltose in it, which will give you the trots if you're not careful. I have it hidden away in the small fridge, in the butter bin, which is opaque and closed, so its mostly out of sight out of mind. I don't crave chocolate much, but when I do, I practically crawl the walls looking for it.
Until next time..
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Musings from the world of Reddit
From r/keto, by rmx_
How did you choose your final goal weight? Do you consider it realistic, regardless of the time taken to get there?
What I posted:
I picked my goal weight by what I was in high school. I thought I was the fattest thing on earth then, but now, seeing pictures of myself back then, I think I looked great!
Once I hit that goal, I think I'll change towards a goal physique (I don't need to be skinny/ripped et al, I just want to be healthy.)
How did you choose your final goal weight? Do you consider it realistic, regardless of the time taken to get there?
What I posted:
I picked my goal weight by what I was in high school. I thought I was the fattest thing on earth then, but now, seeing pictures of myself back then, I think I looked great!
Once I hit that goal, I think I'll change towards a goal physique (I don't need to be skinny/ripped et al, I just want to be healthy.)
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Enterprise
Took the kidlet to go see the Shuttle today as it floated on the barge up the river. The view was okay, but would have been much better if we were in Brooklyn.
That white spec is the shuttle. It was really much closer to Brooklyn. Don't mind the random mystery man, no idea who he is.
Back to eating clean after yesterday's party at my aunts. It was a reminder to keep food ready in the freezer ready to go for when I don't feel up to cooking. And that, well, I anticipate to happen fairly often soon, especially with me working more days now. Yesterday we caved and ordered Chinese food. I had beef and broccoli, no rice, and some boneless ribs. I probably ate 50ish carbs easy. Today, about 22g, and I was under calorie too.
Keto seems to be working, I'm not eating half as much now, and I'm not nearly as hungry all the time. The cravings for carbs are still pretty tough. I turned down carrot cake yesterday. I LOVE carrot cake. I'm gonna try to make ultra low carb cheesecake tomorrow. I have a ton of cream cheese in the house too that I need to use soon. Eggs too. Gonna hb a ton of them tomorrow.. Easy snacks=less reason to cheat.
Gonna crash hopefully. Still having a hell of a time sleeping. Wish me luck!
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