The month of March has me incredibly motivated! ๐ It wonโt be long now before Spring hits, along with warmer weather and โ shorts & tank tops. ๐ฏ
Iโm quickly losing the weight I put on while I was sick, but I also need to tone back up after being so sedentary for 8 straight weeks. Meaning: all I did was sleep (lol).
That means simple muscle building, strengthening & toning exercises MUST be part of my regular (consistent!) routine for the month. Because I want to look GREAT the first time I get to throw on a pair of shorts to go play outside again. ๐
Getting back in the habit is key. I found it was really easy to tone up my arms and improve my core strength, and didnโt take long at all โ just quick consistent exercises you can do while the coffee is brewing. So thatโs what I aim to get back to!
Iโll share what easy exercises I do throughout the month here in my daily diaries if you want to follow along and join me. ๐
Hereโs what Iโve been eating the last two days, to give you some simple low carb food ideas, and also my MyFitnessPal food diaries so you can see how I logged themโฆ
Wednesdayโs Low Carb Meals
I missed breakfast Wednesday morning, so I grabbed an early lunch from McDonaldโs while I was out running errands: โ3 sausage patties and 3 fried round eggs, please.โ That was around 11am. It came to just over $5 after TN sales tax.
For lunch I made my favorite โlow carb cerealโ with 1/2 cup pecan pieces, 1/4 cup Daisy brand cottage cheese, 4 small strawberries and 17.5 grams of blueberries.
Itโs 6 net carbs and 85% healthy fat, so a perfect LCHF meal!
My dinner was leftover grilled chicken & roasted veggies, from take-out the night before. Easy! ๐ (I tend to order more than Iโll eat, and make two meals out of it โ to save myself from cooking the next day, lol.)
Hereโs how I logged those mealsโฆ
Hereโs my MyFitnessPal Food Diary for Wednesday:
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Thursdayโs Low Carb Meals
My low carb breakfast yesterday was a quick & easy one skillet meal: 3 eggs scrambled in real butter with colby jack cheese.
I didnโt finish all of my eggs at breakfast, so I had the rest with a leftover chicken breast for lunch. ๐
I had a quick snack at my desk of pecan halves (30 grams) while I was workingโฆ
And then for dinner last night I went out to a newer restaurant a couple of towns over with a friend. Actually it was a date. ๐ Anyway, my dinner was BEAUTIFUL:
I ordered Blackened Salmon with sautรฉed spinach & steamed broccoli. I also got alfredo sauce on the side for dipping โ which I dipped my salmon & veggies in.
That was delicious. ๐ I only ate about half of it, so I have the rest to enjoy for lunch today!
Hereโs how I logged those mealsโฆ
Hereโs my MyFitnessPal Food Diary for Thursday:
Macronutrients: Simple Explanation Of Low Carb Macros
How To Get A Net Carbs Column in MyFitnessPal
Net Carbs: 13
Total Carbs: 19
Calories: 1443
Protein: 86 grams
71% Fat / 25% Protein
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Did you see these pictures I posted on Facebook yesterday? ๐
They were both from last summer, and Iโm SO motivated to get back in great shape againโฆ and even BETTER shape this year than last!
I talked about My Fitness Motivation recently. And I just ordered a cute new Fabletics outfit that Iโm MOTIVATED to look amazing in!! ๐
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How are things going for you?
How are you doing with your low carb meals & macro tracking?
Any questions or struggles?
Are you feeling MOTIVATEDโฆ or off track?
Leave a comment & letโs talk. ๐
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
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Actually Iโve been off track โฆ a cheat here, a cheat there and berating myself about it. I did start going to the gym this week and I love it. I go at 2 in the morning before work, nobody there YESSS! But Iโm done cheating, it just makes me feel miserable. Lynn, as always, you are a true inspiration.
I love the quietest hours at the gym too, Connie โ or even out in the woods on my hikes. ๐ Thatโs why I go on weekdays instead of weekends usually!
Iโm glad youโre getting back on track with your eating. Youโll feel SO much better, and not have that โfood guiltโ on top of it โ which I always think is worse than any food I eat, lol.
Hereโs to an awesome March together! ๐ *cheers*
Hi Lynn,
This post on your meals was the best yet! Easy simple meals to inspire us for this month of March! I am going to get out my weights and work on my arms this month!
Best,
Joan
Awesome, Joan โ we can keep each other accountable to โtone armsโ this month! ๐
Are you planning on doing a recipe book or an ebook? I would love to have all your ideas in one place. You are awesome and I am glad you are feeling better
Thank you Tracy! ๐ I am actually working on a couple of books, so stay tunedโฆ They should be ready soon!
Is this diet gluten free and is it good for someone with thyroid problems? I have hypothyroidism and hashimoto disease and cannot lose weight to save me. Iโm going to try this. Thanks for your time.
Hi Marla ๐ I am not familiar with either of those issues so youโll want to do some research and consult with your doctor of course. I do know there are several people in my low carb group that mention those too though, if you want to join us there: http://www.90DayLowCarbChallenge.com
There is a lot of crossover with low carb and gluten free, so you can easily make your low carb diet gluten free โ no problem! ๐
A healthy diet is good for ANYone! And a healthy ketogenic low carb diet is rich in green vegetables, berries, and all sorts of super foods โ like avocado and salmon. ๐
Oh Lynn, a date โฆ DO tell us more!!! Iโm so happy for you!!!! But, You canโt just mention that it was actually a date and then leave it at that!!! Details, details, details please!
Pat ๐ ๐ Iโll have to share more soon, since it was โjust a dateโ but I will say that itโs going very VERY well so far. ๐
Aww thatโs great! You are looking wonderful! Iโm sure your date thinks so too!
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Itโll be a fun story to shareโฆ soon. ๐ *cheers*
I have been Keto Crazy since Sept of 2016. I am amazed with my results. I started Zumba last month and was so excited I loved it. Unfortunately sciatica nerve pain showed up and decided to shut me down,I was appalled to say the least. However I havenโt given up, I will have to go to physical therapy for a few weeks and I WILL be back to Zumba having a good time.
Oh Tonya โ sciatica is the worst kind of pain. ๐ Iโm so sorry. Iโm glad youโre staying positive and working through it though.
I lost all of my weight just eating low carb, and exercise just to tone. Also, carbs promote inflammation in the body โ which makes the pain even worse โ so staying keto is ideal right now while you work on healing. *hugs*
Yes it has been one of the most painful things Iโve EVER had to deal with. Iโve lost all the weight I needed too, itโs actually amazing how fast you lose the weight just by cutting out the carbs. When I first started KETO according to my macros I was allowed 25 grams of carbs daily, some days I donโt even think I eat that many. I donโt know my current weight because I donโt get on the scale. I basically go by the way my clothes fit me, recently I was told that I need to get my weight so that I can redo my macros because Iโve lost so much the macros need to be recalculated. I love this WOE and it hasnโt been difficult for me at all. Iโm just needing to tone and tighten and focus on my cardiovascular.
โSummer bodies are made in the winterโ so Im putting in the work now
โSummer bodies are made in the winterโ
I love that! ๐
You have changed my life. Have a suspicious hubbie and after showing him your posts he has decided it is worth a commitment. Thank you very much.
That makes my day, Christine! If either of you ever have any questions, let me know. Iโm happy to help, or at least point you in the right direction. ๐ *cheers*
Hey I love your post. I am a grandmother who is trying to lose weight thru low carb. Itโs been a slow process. I didnโt start out with the induction. I just went to low carbing it. If you have any suggestions reply back. Thank you
Thank you Debi and Welcome ๐ If you would like to lose weight faster, my suggestion would be: 20 net carbs max, 70% fat minimum. Are you tracking your meals & macronutrients yet? This is a good, easy read: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/7006/macronutrients/
Im having a hard time. I lost 50lbs doing Atkins 7 years ago n now want to lose more but canโt keep up wth the low carb. Craving comfort foods. Bummed
Hi Pam! Once you stick it out for 3-5 days, ALL of your cravings will magically disappear โ which is really helpful. ๐ The low carb diet is also a natural appetite suppressant, so in addition to your cravings going away and your taste buds changingโฆ you wonโt have the desire to โeatโ other than eating healthy to sustain your energy. ๐ Give it a go!
Hi Lynn,
Just thought Iโd give an update. I started tracking on Thursday, and you were about carb creep โI was shocked to see that I still had managed to eat 52 net carbs, mainly due to a โbroccoli-heavyโ lunch โ of all things. Yesterday I was still at 39 and had a bit of trouble because I did not take enough food with me to work. That always make me anxious. (I was reading about your Las Vegas trip and I really felt your pain, I think I have something called โgeneralized food anxietyโ lol, I always am more calm when I know I have lots of healthy and delicious options close by). Today I shopped and got lots of lc/hf goodies. Held back on the Halo but might try it next time. So far today Iโm only at 12 net carbs, so I have 8 left. My only real stumbling blocks left (after bidding a fond farewell to my freshly squeezed oj) are my beloved Silk soy coffee creamer and my evening glass of wine. and maybe dessert. I should have looked into an Atkins treat. Weโll see. Itโs a process. Bth my light-headedness had nothing to do with keto but was due to going cold turkey off one of my prescription medsโฆ.hope your weekend is going well!
Ah, glad you figured that out Catherine! ๐
Tracking really helps a lot, itโs VERY eye opening isnโt it? I had the hardest time with my coffee. I tried lots of different things โ heavy cream, half & half, with a sweetener (usually splenda). Iโm currently using Coffee-Mate Sugar Free Hazelnut Powdered Creamer. Itโs SO rich and creamy. None of the other flavors are any good, just the hazelnut. The powdered is lower in carbs than the liquid, creamier, AND portable โ so I can keep it in the car, take it on road trips, etc.