This low carb food diary features two full days of easy LCHF meals, complete with my MyFitnessPal diaries so you can see how I logged each meal.
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Low carb foods featured in todayโs post include:
Shrimp, yellow squash, asparagus, yummy spices & sauces, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, nuts, eggs, and two delicious low carb desserts.
I love fast, easy low carb meals. ๐
I also love cooking up enough to enjoy another nice low carb meal of leftoversโฆ without having to cook again.;)
My macronutrient goals are simple: 20 net carbs max, 70% fat minimum
Sundayโs Low Carb Meals
For breakfast I had my favorite โlow carb cerealโ made with 1/2 cup (60 grams) of pecan pieces, 1/4 cup Daisy Brand cottage cheese (hiding under there!) and 4 diced strawberries. That comes to 5 net carbs and 85% healthy fat.
For lunch, Aaron and I cooked together. ๐
We made shrimp & roasted vegetables โ it ended up being roasted asparagus and seared squash. Iโll explainโฆ
The two things we used in this meal, besides olive oil & real butter, were Oh My Spice: Sweet & Savory (which is GREAT on seafood!) and the Primal Kitchen Greek Avocado Oil Vinaigrette. Both have come favorites for low carb cooking!!
The shrimp was seasoned with the Sweet & Savory spice and sauteed in real butter, with Spicy Chili Pili Nuts to give it a nice kick and a delicious buttery crunch. ๐
I put the frozen squash & asparagus on a baking sheet (with parchment paper) and used olive oil, garlic powder and the Avocado Oil Vinaigrette. To roast veggies just put them in the oven like that on 350 degrees to desired roastedness.;)
My shrimp werenโt getting done fast enough, and I like my asparagus roasted CRISP, so I took those out and seared them in a non-stick skillet real quick.
It made for a delicious low carb meal!
The flavor combination of the Avocado Oil Vinaigrette, Sweet & Savory spice, and the Spicy Chili nuts was AMAZING. ๐ It had great flavor, with just enough KICK to make it fun.;)
For dinner I had a Cream Cheese Pecan Blondie with 4 fresh strawberries. Those are so delicious โ and substantial enough to make a meal of. ๐
I also had a few bites of my two favorite flavors of Halo Top low carb ice cream that day. ๐ Thatโs the BEST low carb ice cream you can get!!
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My MyFitnessPal Food Diary for Sunday:
21 Net Carbs, 41 grams of Protein, 84% fat / 11% protein
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Mondayโs Low Carb Meals
Breakfast was 3 eggs scrambled in real butter with colby jack cheese (cubed off the block), plus 1/4 cup (35 grams) of blueberries & raspberries:
For lunch I pulled out the leftovers from the day before, because we cooked up A LOT of shrimp & veggies! ๐
It was just as good the next day. ๐
And it was A LOT of food, so I made two low carb meals out of itโฆ
I also finished off the LAST of the Low Carb Blondies. ๐
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My MyFitnessPal Food Diary for Monday:
Net Carbs: 18
Total Carbs: 34
Calories: 1610
Protein: 52 grams
82% Fat / 14% Protein
Water: 56 ounces
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I like my asparagus either very lightly steamed, and dipped in mayo or ranch, or roasted VERY crisp. Both ways are delicious. I just donโt like it slimy. ๐ lol
I just realized all of my low carb meals for these two full days are all vegetarian friendly. Well, except for the shrimp โ so that would make an easy pescatarian meal.
That was NOT intentional, lolโฆ
I think Iโll have a big juicy steak tomorrow! ๐
How are things going with you?
I would love to hear how YOUR goals are going, and any struggles youโre having โ with mindset, motivation, or even meals.
Leave a comment & letโs chat.;)
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
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Discount Code: LOWCARBTRAVELER
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I have just ordered the sample pack of cakes from Nush, the keto sampler of pili nuts, and Good Deeโs blondies and chocolate brownie mixes. Iโm super excited to get them and try out a new way of eating treats!!
Thanks for the posts,
Debbie Bailey
Carrollton, GA
Youโll really enjoy those low carb foods & treats, Debbie. ๐ Do you have my recipe for the brownies too? Itโs here: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/13196/low-carb-brownies/ That time I used pecans, but this last time I used walnuts and they were even better. ๐
I ordered the cake sampler from nush โ so far I like lemon and the banana. Ordered my Keto karate July 8th still havenโt received it, ordered fat snack same day still donโt have, ordered bread same day delivered today. Itโs slow getting these items but I hope they get better next order. Iโve been on plan for a week and see small belly and 3# gone. I ended up making two bread recipes off of Pinterest and they were decent.
Hi Cynthia ๐ I have a base recipe I use for cookies, bread, garlic cheese sticks, etc. I have it posted here: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/12574/easy-low-carb-recipes/ The cookies are first, then the bread recipe โ and below that are I think 11 more of my favorite recipes. ๐
Youโll really enjoy the Keto Krate, FatSnax and Low Carb Bread! It makes a GREAT grilled cheese. My Keto Krate JUST arrived today โ they were shipped late this month. So itโs coming. ๐
Congrats on a great start, with immediate results!! *cheers*
hi lynn. just found your blog today and i think itโs great. noticed that you like cottage cheese just like me. recently i found a new brand cottage cheese, muuna which has 3 carbs per half cup. i cleaned out the shelf when i saw it on sale in my supermarket. i have no relation to the brand. in my high carb days, friendship 1% with no salt added was my favorite.
Welcome, Alex ๐ Great to know! The thing I love most about Daisy Brand cottage cheese is the ingredients โ or lack of them, I should say. It has very few โreal foodโ ingredients, compared to almost every other label on the shelf which has a whole paragraph of ingredients I donโt even recognize. And you can tell that in the flavor! ๐
Hi Lynn, I noticed you didnโt respond to my last email. After reading it again I realized it was rather harsh. My apologies, needed someone to crash into bc I wasnโt conquering the low carb living. I know it takes consistency and patienceโฆtwo things I wasnโt blessed with. But, Iโm learning daily. Thank you for ur posts and pictures. I guess to my surprise Iโve met someone who eats just like me..unconventionally. I was just floored to know u eat such wonderful foods and still lose weight. I want u to know I took your advice, and am following a strict 20 C/ 70% F way for the next 5 days. Today was Day 1. I used protein powder to replace 2 meals, and bone broths for my snacks. I ate soup for dinner w mostly broth and seasonings (including salt). I am finally full. What are your thoughts on protein powder(s) as meal replacements? I see you use real food, eat real food and I will; however, I am afraid right now that I wonโt be able to stop. You see I am a tapas eater. I donโt really eat full meals, I like little small meals of foods every 2 hours or so. Iโm a SNACKER who loves to just eat for no reason. Iโm even afraid to order a Keto Karate or Box bc I will say everything in one failed swoop. I was just curious as to how u do was all. I will continue to follow u and ur food choices as I get stronger. Right now and the last 2 wks I only ate things that were boring and repetitive: roasted chicken, broccoli, California blend veggies. Hopefully when I am done w the 5-7 days strict Iโll be in my sweet spot and can control myself. Thank you again for listening and respondingโฆyour advice was priceless. Be well.
Hi Darlynn ๐ I havenโt felt well this week, and had a heavy work schedule to boot, so Iโve been resting otherwise. Iโll write more after I have a good sleep. Sometimes I get a little behind during the work week is all. ๐ Glad to hear youโre powering through!
I think youโll find that sticking to the 20 net carbs max, 70% fat minimum โ and keeping it THAT simple โ will make a big difference.
You donโt have to worry about the 1200 calories, especially at first. Just keep it simple, 20/70, real food, and relax into it. ๐
Iโve never used protein powders so I canโt speak on that, except to say: make sure you log everything you use/eat and that it keeps you in line with your ideal macros.
You really have to find what works best for you. I know self discipline feels REALLY hard at first (because it IS), but the great thing about this way of eating is that if you get and stay in ketosisโฆ youโll have less appetite and less cravings. Which helps A LOT. ๐