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This summer has been an up and down sorta season. I haven’t been as focused as I could be. As I prepare for the start of the semester, I am preparing my August calendar – including my menu for the month. Today, I’m sharing only one week of that menu – with the hope I’ll be back each Sunday (as originally planned) to share updates. … Continue reading July 29 to August 3
Last week I struggled a bit – I’m not going to lie. I love chocolate, wine, and I do like hamburgers…..and I was craving all of them last week. I tried to curb the cravings with creative recipes, but for some reason, I was just not always successful. Here’s what I did – 1) I drank a keto hot chocolate and added a little red … Continue reading Chocolate, Wine, and Burgers
I have been struggling with getting more fat than protein. It seems it’s a challenge everyday. So, I thought I’d make a list of high fat foods and/or ingredients. If you eat enough fat, then you will be satisfied and able to focus more on the important things you have to do each day! Currently in stock – Olives Hemp Hearts Coconut oil Chia Seeds … Continue reading High Fat, Low Carb Foods
Before I shifted to a low-carb, low glycemic way of eating I didn’t eat breakfast. I couldn’t tolerate eggs or milk. Felt bloated after oatmeal. Sometimes I’d grab a bagel with cream cheese and salmon, but that was very rare and always a treat!! When I’m following my plan (eating throughout the day – about 5 to 6 times a day), I start off with … Continue reading Top 5 Breakfasts
IT’S NOT A DIET. IT’S A LIFESTYLE. I visited my cardiologist when I shifted from eating whatever I wanted to eat to low-carb, high-fat lifestyle. He reviewed my test results and said, “Whatever you do, keep doing what you are doing. Remember this should be a lifestyle – not a diet.” Well darn it, we failed the last six months! Anyway, even though we integrated … Continue reading 23 Keto Snacks: My favorites
IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY, SET A GOAL THAT COMMANDS YOUR THOUGHTS, LIBERATES YOUR ENERGY AND INSPIRES YOUR HOPES. -ANDREW CARNEGIE GOAL #1 – Lose 25 pounds by August 30, 2019 OBJECTIVES: Plan–Get back on track with low-carb lifestyle. And track those macros! Manage Time-Remember to eat regularly. Drink water-Stay hydrated. Share-Tell someone about your day and what you are doing. My husband and … Continue reading Milestones & Updates
THE PHOENIX MUST BURN TO EMERGE. – JANET FITCH I’m sure this quote means something entirely different in the context in which it was originally used. In this context, I want my inner phoenix to emerge — and the only way for that to happen is to burn the fat standing in its way. I have been experimenting with Ketogenic recipes and intermittent fasting for … Continue reading Kate & Keto
“WHEN YOU TAKE RISKS YOU LEARN THAT THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN YOU SUCCEED AND THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN YOU FAIL, AND BOTH ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT.” – ELLEN DEGENERES Hi, I’m Kate! And I’m on a mission to reflect upon failing to succeed. Some call it failing up. Others say keep failing until you don’t….I’m not sure you can live a life without failure – … Continue reading Meet Kate
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