Keto Living

Let's talk about bone broth. I have been watching a documentary mini-series called "The Real Skinny on Fat" hosted by Montel Williams and Naomi Whittle. Naomi interviews people from MD's, Nutritionist, Sports Athletes, Neurologists and other health professionals on nutrition, the health benefits of fasting and the Ketogenic Diet.  I found it to be super informative and took a lot of notes. One of the things I found most fascinating was the benefits of bone broth, bone broth fasting and the simplicity of making bone broth.  This is definitely something that I am going to try. So bone broth is known to reduce inflammation, heals the gut, heightens immunity, stabilized insulin levels and the amino acids in bone broth will help you to sleep better.  That is just some of the things they talked about.  You can actually reset some of the negative aspects in your biometrics by broth fasting for 4-7 days. The most fascinating thing about bone broth is how easy it is to make...

So...I have not blogged for quite some time. Thanksgiving came rolling around and like I have done in the past....I decided NOT to "deprive" myself and enjoy the holidays with my family. After Thanksgiving Christmas came with all the Christmas goodies and again - I decided NOT to "deprive" myself and enjoy the Christmas goodies...I would get back to Keto in the New Year. Let's think about that word...deprive.  Why is it that I believe that not eating carbs is depriving myself?  I think it is because that is what EVERYONE else tells me...that I am depriving myself.  But HOW is it depriving myself when I really don't miss the junk?  What exactly am I depriving myself of?  Inflammation? Lethargy? Burning Fat? Joint pain? Mental Clarity? Cancer??? Today starts day 3 of being back on Keto and I feel good.  I don't feel like I am suffering the effects of the Keto Flu like I did the first time, so that's a bonus. In my absence of blogging, I hav...

7 and a half weeks into my Keto WOE and the things I have noticed are: 1.) I "feel" better overall. 2.) My energy levels are more stabilized. 3.) My skin looks better. 4.) I am not as bloated. 5.) My mood is better. 6.) Stopped my chronic cough. 7.) I don't get winded as easy. 8.) My ankles don't swell anymore. One thing though...the weight loss is soooo slooooow.  I might need to tweak my eating.  I have been doing lazy Keto because I feel like I don't have the time to enter and calculate all the foods I eat...but I might have to do that.  I also need to start exercising.  I'd like to start doing 45 minutes to an hour of walking a day.  I started walking around the warehouse at work (when I have time) but I know that I need to do more. I made the Keto brownies in Dr. Eric Berg's book.  They pretty much have 5 ingredients (cocoa, butter, vanilla, eggs & Swerve), they're not the best...but they will do in a pinch...and I don't like them enou...

So yesterday it was my co-worker's Birthday.  Our Customer Service meeting was actually a "Birthday Party".  Our Customer Service team consists of my Manager, our lead, another CS Rep and myself.  My manager brought in a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, my co-worker brought balloons, I brought a bouquet of flowers and cookies. I went in with the best intentions of not eating cake or cookies.  The great thing about Keto is that after about the 1st week - you don't crave sweets anymore (or salt for that matter).  When offered a slice of cake - I respectfully declined...but the Birthday girl would not take no for an answer!!! I don't understand why people cannot respect other peoples wishes, especially where eating is concerned.  What if I was allergic to sugar?  Granted, they did not shove the cake down my throat - but, I still feel like the "new kid" trying to fit in, so I made her cut the slice she was shoving at me...in half and I ate a v...

I haven't posted in awhile, I am kind of down in the Keto dumps, meaning I am STILL Keto and will remain Keto but I am not losing the weight that I feel I should be losing.  YES, it is very frustrating. The thing I love about Keto is that I am no longer a slave to snacking and cravings anymore.  I also feel like the selections of food are endless (if you are creative).  My mood is much better.  I am less bloated. I am not just doing a "temporary thing", I am educating myself on Keto wherever I can. I even purchase 2 books for my Kindle. "The New Body Type Guide" by Dr. Eric Berg and "Keto" by Maria Emmerich & Craig Emmerich . I am learning that Keto is so much more intense than people think.  I have heard that you shouldn't eat vegetables because they are carbs.  Dr. Eric Berg says exactly the OPPOSITE.  In his book he states that should eat unlimited crucifierous vegetables.  They help to remove fat from a fatty liver.  He also shows a ...

So today's blog entry doesn't have much to do with Keto.  Just my life. 3 months ago I took on a new position with my company.  I went from being a Wave Planner (and having tons of mandated overtime to the point of exhaustion) to being a Customer Service Representative and hours that represent normalcy. When the position became open it was because 2 women in CS had a huge blow out and 1 of them quit.  The manager then came to me and ASKED ME to apply for the job.  She wanted me because she knew I was a good worker and because I knew more about the system then someone from the outside would know. I accepted the offer because I didn't want to work the mandated OT anymore because my husband is not in the greatest health and I just want to spend my time with him. I have been in this position for about 3 months and the other 2 CS reps are tight as can be.  I have gone out of my way to be as nice as I can to both of them and integrate myself as a part of th...