Happy National Keto Day! I had every intention of staying on plan today until I learned that a local bakery was starting to sell Keto cupcakes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I'm a sucker for new products and I like this business so I bought some cupcakes. They were fabulous! We went to Buffalo Wild Wings … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 7
Author: ketoincarolina
Hello, y'all! I live in coastal North Carolina and have come to keto within the last two years. My husband and I have started, stopped, and restarted keto and are very serious about it now due to diabetes and joint and tendon problems. I am using this blog to track my progress and to also share tips, tricks, and recipes for doing keto southern style.
Deeper State Keto – Day 6
I could feel the ketone energy coming back today.m and I haven't been so terribly hungry. I had one bulletproof coffee for breakfast. For lunch, I had a six ounce burger on top of two ounces of romaine, one ounce of Asiago cheese, and 2 tablespoons of Primal Kitchen Greek dressing. It was tasty and … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 6
Deeper State Keto – Day 5
Today was pretty easy from a diet perspective. I was not as hungry during the day and didn't have to drink a second bulletproof coffee. I had a good deal of energy, as well. When I got home from work, I was hungry and ate a bunless bacon cheeseburger with a small salad. My macros … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 5
Deeper State Keto – Day 4
Not much to report today. I went back to work and was busy all day, so I was distracted from being hungry. I didn't adjust my dinner steak to cooked instead of raw before I ate a piece of keto brick, so my macros are a little out of whack. All in all, it was … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 4
Deeper State Keto – Day 3
Happy New Year! Since it is New Year's Day, I started the day by reflecting on resolutions and goals. My goal for this year is to focus on my physical, mental, and emotional health. After several years of working and going to graduate school, I've finally graduated and have a bit more time for myself … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 3
Deeper State Keto – Day 2
Boy is this ever going to be a process and a challenge! I was prepared for 10g total carbs to be a difficult limit, but I don't think I was prepared for the hunger and the cravings from being off keto for a month. The morning started off well and I had energy when I … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 2
Deeper State Keto – Day 1
My first impression of the day is how much my body is craving sugar and carbs. Prior to cheating, I drank a bulletproof coffee every morning around 8:00 a.m. and didn't eat lunch until 1:00 p.m., and I was rarely that hungry in between. With Deeper State Keto, I'm trying to do a bulletproof coffee … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 1
Keto Chili with Beans
Chili garnished with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. The weather is getting colder and it is time to switch from summer salads to winter soups and stews. Every year, it seems like we make a batch of chili at the first sign of cold weather. This year was no different. We had been making … Continue reading Keto Chili with Beans
Deeper State Keto – Day 0
I decided around Thanksgiving that I wanted to try the Deeper State Keto program after Christmas. Deeper State Keto is a strict 90-day program that allows for ten total carbs and meeting fat and protein macros. I let myself get way off track in December, I've gained back about 13 pounds, and I am ready … Continue reading Deeper State Keto – Day 0
Weekly Meal Plan – Week of November 26, 2018
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. The week of feasting was more than enough for me and I am ready to tone down the amount of food that I am eating. This is going to be a busy week because it is my last week of classes before final exams (and before … Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan – Week of November 26, 2018
