Anyway, point is, I still have not lost the rest of that 10 pounds I gained while on vacation, and now I have added even more to lose (again).
That's the crazy thing. You would think I would be even more motivated than ever. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, my daughter started eating Keto on Feb. 1st. Rachel is already down almost 15 pounds! I am very proud of her and so excited for her success. Each night she sends me a screen shot of her Macros. She's logging and tracking her food and doing such a great job. I guess I just need to follow her lead and beef up my efforts.
I admit, I have been slacking on tracking and logging my food. I guess I've gotten too comfortable in knowing what I can and cannot have and I think I can just wing it. This just goes to show that tracking/logging what you eat is an important step.
I also know I have been over-loading on the carbs. I came home from work on Thursday and Ed had dinner on the table. Chicken Alfredo (mine without pasta - just the chicken and Alfredo sauce) with broccoli and Cauliflower - along with some Keto Cheesy Bread. OMG Yummy! This meal alone was probably all the carbs I needed for the entire day!
I know I have shared the Chicken Alfredo Recipe before, but I'll go ahead and post it again. This is a super easy Instant Pot Recipe. And the non-keto family members can easily add pasta to theirs.
Chicken Alfredo – Instant Pot Recipe
1 pound of diced chicken breast (boneless - can be frozen)
2 cups of hot water
8 cubes of chicken Bullion
1 jar Alfredo Sauce (Check label – select one with 2 or less carbs per serving)
Place diced chicken in Instant Pot. Add hot water and chicken bullion. Pressure cook for 30 minutes. Release and drain. Then add sauce. If desired, you can add steamed broccoli in place of the pasta. Or just serve it on the side.
If you don't have an Instant Pot – you can cook the chicken in a skillet.
The Cheesy Bread was a new to us recipe. We will certainly have it again! It is super simple ~ only has 4 ingredients. It is a little Carby though, so it's not one we will want to do too often. Unless I could use better self control and not eat the entire thing. That, or get my Keto Chef to buy Block Mozzarella and shred it himself. (The pre-shredded stuff has added carbs)
The Cheesy Bread was a new to us recipe. We will certainly have it again! It is super simple ~ only has 4 ingredients. It is a little Carby though, so it's not one we will want to do too often. Unless I could use better self control and not eat the entire thing. That, or get my Keto Chef to buy Block Mozzarella and shred it himself. (The pre-shredded stuff has added carbs)
Cheesy Bread – Air Fryer Recipe
1 large egg
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix the four ingredients in a bowl and
stir by hand until thoroughly mixed. Press the dough into a circle on
a piece of parchment paper. Cut around the dough and place the
dough & parchment paper in the bottom of your Air Fryer Basket.
Fry at 350 for 10 minutes.
1 serving: 500 Calories 36 Fat 9 Carbs 42 Protein
Or if you can make it 2 servings: 250 Calories 18 Fat 5 Carbs 21 Protein
I had the day off work today and we all went shopping. We ended up at a Mexican Restaurant for lunch. Unfortunately I did not get a photo of our plates ~ but Rachel and I both got the "papa nacho's" ~ which is Grilled Chicken, Steak and Chorizo - smothered in Queso Cheese ~ they usually put it over waffle fries, but we asked them to substitute lettuce for the fries. (and yes, the guy acted like he thought we were nuts ~ haha) I thought it was amazing and I know what I'll be ordering the next time we eat at El Rodeo in Decatur. In fact, I put a request in to my own personal Keto Chef ~ he is supposed to try and come up with his own version of this meal. Yes ~ there will be a future blog with that Recipe once he perfects it!
No comments:
Post a Comment