Hereโs my Low Carb Diary for Day 14 of the Summer Low Carb Mini-Challenge. Join in anytime! Iโll share my meals here every day to give you easy low carb food ideas.
Itโs time to weigh-in! If youโre participating in our Challenge Facebook Group, hereโs the group weigh-in thread. ๐ Otherwise feel free to comment here on this post, on instagram, or just update your weight in MyFitnessPal if you prefer to keep it private.
We have the Final Weigh-In for this short mini-challenge on Monday, August 1st! ๐
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Weโre down to the final week of this short summer mini-challenge. Yay! ๐
Iโm pleased Iโve hung in there. There were some real challenges the last couple of weeks, lol.
My weight dropped a quarter of a pound (finally!) so I am weighing in at an even 141 pounds today. Iโm getting SO close to a goal weight! I donโt even know what that number is โ Iโll just know it when I FEEL it. But I do think I could easily get below 140 and into the 130โs in time for the final weigh-in on Mondayโฆ ๐
Hereโs what I ate yesterdayโฆ
I hope sharing my meals gives you some ideas to use!
Day 14: Mondayโs Low Carb Meals
I love Laughing Cow creamy swiss wedges! ๐ They are only 1 carb.
It was a busy Monday morning so I grabbed this quick low carb snack-breakfast to eat while I was working. Itโs an ounce of almonds (28 grams) and 30 grams of pecans (1/4 cup) dipped in the swiss wedge. Easy!
I did weigh my almonds & pecans. Because it matters! Iโve found just counting out nuts is not really accurate, and neither is a measuring cup. Weighing out portions is a great way to eat ONLY one serving, and get it right. ๐
Thatโs my Ozeri Kitchen Scale. I love it! Small, inexpensive & convenient!
For lunch I had one of the charbroiled chicken breasts I got as take-out from Gondola Pizza & Steak House the night before. Itโs the Gondola Chicken, smothered in two cheeses & bacon. That made for a quick & easy lunch! I dipped it in their homemade ranch tooโฆ Yum!
Dinner was another super easy meal: The 12oz Delmonico Ribeye, also take-out from Gondola. ๐
I ate the vegetables the night before. ๐
Eating so much meat yesterday screwed up my macros of course, but itโs rare I have a day below 70% fat โ no matter how much protein I eatโฆ
Hereโs My MyFitnessPal Diary for Monday:
Tracking Macronutrients (Simple Explanation of Macros)
How To Get Net Carbs in MyFitnessPal
Calories: 1487
Net Carbs: 10
Total Carbs: 16
Protein: 145 Grams
55% Fat, 42% Protein
Water: 40 ounces
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Remember last week when I ordered new clothes in smaller sizes? My packages arrived yesterday! The size 8 shorts DO fit ๐ ๐ and very comfortably even!! I havenโt tried everything on yet, but wowโฆ WOW! I havenโt been a size 8 since my 20โs, lol.
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My commitment and consistency is REALLY paying off.
That feels GOOD. The package came at a good time too, because it gave me a fresh dose of inspiration & motivation. I needed that. Iโve been feeling flaky lately ๐ lol.
I shopped the American Eagle Clearance Sale by the way.
They have some GREAT deals online right now!
Iโm excited about my Keto Krate box too. That should be here later this week, and gives me something else fun to look forward to. Those are the kinds of things that keep me on track, when my mind keeps wanting to wander. ๐
I canโt wait to see whatโs in the next box! You can see my last Keto Krate Box here. I did a breakdown & price comparison. Itโs a great value! If you havenโt signed up yet, you can do that today and youโll get YOUR box this week too. ๐
I have some other new low carb foods to try tooโฆ
I mentioned โmixing things upโ to keep things interesting, and to keep me on track, so Iโve picked up a few new random things to try out. Iโll keep you posted. Maybe Iโll find a new favorite, and something youโd like as well!
How about you โ Did you weigh in today?
I would love to hear how the challenge is going for you, what workouts youโre doing and what youโre eating โ and anything youโre struggling with.
I always look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
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Discount Code: LOWCARBTRAVELER
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Iโm down another 3 pounds making it 7 total!!
Trying to stay on trackโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆhad a few slips last week but did good all weekend and yesterday was okayโฆโฆโฆ.today is a new day!!
thanks for keeping me motivated!!
Wow Susan, 7 pounds lost is GREAT! Congrats. ๐
Weighing in at 194 even today. Making that a total of 20 lbs lost. My tummy is getting so much smaller. A pair of shorts I couldnโt wear last year is now to big. Feeling good
Thatโs awesome, Kathy! I love that feeling. I think the way my clothes fit is more of a pick-me-up than what the scales say. ๐ Kudos!!
Thanks Lynn for the motivation you give us each day to stick with this WOE. I am down 7 pounds since this mini challenge began. Trying hard to stay motivated and stick it out this week.
Itโs only a few more days, less than a week, and youโre doing so great! ๐ Congrats on the 7 pound loss! Were you eating low carb before this mini challenge??
Congrats again on the size 8 and trying them on and knowing that they fit is so much fun!
So far Iโm still at 6lbs lost since the beginning, the scale hasnโt moved for a few days but Iโm hoping it will soon :). Anxious to see what your โfew new random thingsโ are, Iโm like you and donโt mind eating the same things but something new once in awhile is good. I actually started trying to lose weight the first of June, my sister is doing Slim-Fast and having great success so I tried it. I lost 5lbs the first 2 weeks but then kind of had a hard time drinking my meals! I want to eat something! LOL. Plus being diabetic I donโt know if Slim-Fast is a good thing. Anyway, thatโs when I started getting serious again about LCHF and joined the challenge, like I said Iโve lost 6lbs, so all in all since June Iโm down 11 lbs. WooHoo!
Question: Is diet iced Green Tea better than diet coke? Wondering since they are both artificially sweetened why is diet coke so bad? Iโm also concerned about the caffeine in the tea, especially at night, do you think itโs enough to keep you from sleeping? I canโt drink coffee at night because it does keep me awake, so thatโs why Iโm wondering.
Thanks Lynn and everyone for your support.
Yeah my scales are just barely fluctuating, but thatโs a common phase for me โ especially being this close to goal weight, and also not making huge changes in my diet (Iโve been eating super low carb very consistently for well over 100 days now!)โฆ
Eating a healthy ketogenic low carb diet is definitely better with diabetes. Good switch! I like to EAT too, lol.
Eh, people are against Diet Coke like theyโre against McDonaldโs โ I say choose what you prefer. I enjoy a Diet Coke now and then. Usually just a few sips though, I canโt drink a whole one anymore.
Caffeine doesnโt keep me awake, but I say just test it and see. If it does for you, donโt drink any caffeine after lunch. They make decaffeinated sodas and teas and coffees of course, so thatโs an option.
I am really enjoying your โcerealโ but I am afraid I may be using too many strawberries. Do you know the weight I should use instead of the qty?
Hi Vickie,
If you get frozen strawberries you can go by the label on your package. This is my favorite source for foods without a label, like fresh produce or berries I pick myself: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search
For strawberries, here are the listings: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2385?manu=&fgcd=
down 2 lbs this week !! Also got 2 friends that are training with me for a 5K in Oct. They will help keep me exercising in this heat
Oh I forgot I signed up for the Keto box !! Canโt wait
Double YAY, Becky! ๐ Congrats on the weight loss. That always feels SO good. Itโs great you have friends to train with too. I find that helps a lot. I miss my girl friends here I used to go to the gym withโฆ
I canโt wait to get the next Keto Box too! ๐ We should get them in a few days, or within a week at the most. I know they are shipping them out today. It should be fun to get the box and see what all we get this time!! *cheers*
Congatulations Lyn! Sweet NSV. SIZE 8. Woooohooooo!!!!
You are getting soooo close to the 130s. ๐
My weight has been fluctuating all week. I was down a pound yesterday morning. Now i am up a pound. Argh! So i ended up at the same weight today as last week.
I will try harder this week. I have been snacking latelyโฆ..late at night. I keep it low carb but i know my carbs are higher than 20 a day
hopefully next week will show a loss.
Oh i forgot about the laughing cow soft cheese. I love these cheeses. I am going to have to get some again. Yummy. They are percect for dipping or with veggies.
They are good. ๐ I like them on turkey rollups too with dill pickle. Yum!
My weight is fluctuating too, but Iโve discovered thatโs part of my normal weight loss cycle so Iโm not sweating it at all โ just staying consistent. Sounds like youโve identified a potential culprit though, so thatโs an easy fix! Or something to test at least. ๐
Wow Lynn! Congrats on size 8!!!! You worked hard for thatโฆproud of you!
Thank you, Tammy! ๐ ๐ *cheers*
Do you weigh your cheese portions as well as your nuts?
I do yes, and my berries, itโs just so easy with the scale right on the counter where I make my plates. ๐
Congrats on your size 8!!!! I havenโt worn a size 8 since I was 8 probably lol. So kudos to you for all the hard work and dedication. It was well worth it obviously โบ
I weighed in this morning 2 pounds lighter for a total of 5 pounds since the challenge started. Not horrible I guess. I know exercising more frequently will help speed up my progress.
My meals yesterday were:
b: bpc, 2 fried eggs w/bacon
L: 2 Oscar Meyer smokedsausages w/ 2 pieces LC Parmesan Bread
D: grilled pork loin, cucumber salad (cucumber, feta, cesar), 1oz colby jack cheese
S: sf iced coffee
My net carbs were 13. Fat was 83%, protein 14%, carbs 3% and I drank about 60oz of water. I did not exercise yesterday.
5 pounds in two weeks is GREAT! Way to go. ๐ ๐ I actually donโt find that exercising helps. Itโs like drinking alcohol โ it stalls my scales for a few days. With big workouts I mean, and Iโve read thatโs from muscle recovery.
Anyway, years ago I tested between working out for an hour at the gym 3-5 times a week eating low carb, not eating low carb, and eating low carb without going to the gym. The only time I lost ANY weight was eating low carb. ๐
Thatโs why Iโm focusing more on strength training and muscle building (toning) now than cardio. Not for weight loss, but to make my body LOOK better.
And thank you! Kudos to you as well โ weโre both doing great!! ๐ *cheers*
Thatโs good to know because I will sometimes obsess over the exercising part if my scales donโt move because itโs always been put in our heads that in order to lose weight you have to eat right and exercise. Iโm really focused on keeping my eating and macros in check more than anything and I know if I stick to it Iโll be great.
And speaking of scales olive think one of mine is broke. My digital scale says one thing yet my dial scale says another and Iโm talking a 5 pound difference between the two. So instead of 5 pounds loss it could be 10!
Oh, that would drive me bonkers! ๐ My two are slightly different, by maybe a pound, so I go with the higher one lol. Which one do you THINK is accurate??