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Attempting to Lose 39 Pounds In 59 days. Day 35 Update. The Good and The What The...?

Day 35 Update! Kinda crazy results so far.

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Upper Body HIIT At Home

As with any exercise, be sure to modify to your current ability to fit your needs. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine. What I do, may not be the best for you to do. We can all start somewhere. Complete 1 to 4 rounds (Repeat the video for additional rounds). Each round takes under 5 minutes. Got 10 minutes? Do 2 rounds and make it a great start to your day!

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Beef Stew Slow Cooker / Crock Pot

Macros Breakdown: Ingredients: Servings: 4 Soup Recipes Calories 292 Fat (g) 17g Protein (g) 25g Net Carbs (g) 5g 1 pounds beef stew meat, (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 tsp Salt (more if desired)1 tsp pepper1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped roughly 3 cloves of garlic, minced2 Tbsp tomato paste32 oz beef broth 2 Tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce 2 Tbsp…

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My Journey to Lose 39 Pounds in 56 Days: Day 22 Update

Losing weight is never easy, but when you set a challenging goal for yourself, it becomes an even more remarkable journey. On September 5th, I embarked on a mission to shed 39 pounds in just 56 days. Today, on Day 22 of my weight loss journey, I’m here to share my progress, the challenges I’ve faced, and the strategies I’ve employed to keep moving towards my goal. Starting Point: September 5th –…

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White Chicken Chili, Keto Friendly (Insta Pot)

it’s cooling off a little in Cincinnati, so this weekend will be great for one of my fall favorites! Who else is going to try this one? Chicken Chili Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast (boneless/skinless) 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless/skinless) 2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp salt1 tsp pepper 2 tsp cumin2 tsp chili powder2 tsp cayenne pepper1⁄2 cup onion, chopped (Optional)2 can (4 oz) of…

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Keto Ground Beef Chili with Liver (Insta or Crock Pot Directions)

I have been looking for ways to get the nutritional goodness of liver, without the taste. This chili recipe is another winner! Taste great and no liver taste or smell. Keto Chili with Liver – 2 Pounds ground beef – 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste – 1 can (10 0z) Ro-Tel  – 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes – 2 garlic cloves, minced – 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika – 1 Tablespoon chili powder – 2…

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Day 19 of trying to lose 39 pounds in 56 days. 11.8 down.

So far I am pretty happy with my results! I definitely have found a few habits that I am changing my responses to that are helping. It was crazy how every time I went into the kitchen the pantry would open even if it wasn’t my intention to get something from it. Going to grab a glass for water the pantry would open. Putting dishes in the dishwasher, pantry would open. Luckily 19 days in, the…

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Beef and Liver Meatballs

If you are trying to get more organ meat in your diet, but haven’t acquired the taste for it. This great tasting recipe is for you! Something in the ingredients (maybe the cinnamon?) hides the liver taste almost completely. Even my kids loved them! 1 lb Ground Beef 1/4 lb Beef Liver finely chopped 2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp…

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Can I lose 39 pounds in 56 days?

Against my own advice, I have been stepping on the scale A LOT lately. On September 5th, it read 204.4 pounds and my body fat percentage was 25%. Not going to lie, I was disappointed in myself. I had let some old habits fall back in and processed foods had become a staple again. I was snacking multiple times a day and I hadn’t let my body fast for more than 20 hours in years. That was the “Bad”…

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Cheesecake fluff

Super easy y’all! Get your favorite box of sugar free instant pudding (this was cheesecake). Add 1 and 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1/4 cup water. Combine with mixer for 1-2 minutes until stiff. We topped with some melted natural PB! Want to get into ketosis instantly?

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Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken (Crock Pot)

Simple dinner idea with flavor that almost everyone loves!

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Ingredients 4 Chicken breast 1 16oz jar of Hernandez Salsa Verde Salt and Pepper 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil Shredded cheese Sour Cream Instructions Coat bottom of Crock Pot with olive oil Add Chicken 1/2 teaspoon of Pink Himalayan or natural sea salt over chicken 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Cover chicken with salsa verde Cook for on 6 to 8 hours setting…

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Low Carb Ravioli

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage 1/2 pound of ground beef 6 ounces cream cheese 16 slices Mozzarella Cheese RAO’s Marinara (favorite low carb sauce) Cooking Instructions In a large skillet, brown the sausage and ground beef. Drain off any excess fat/grease. While the beef / sausage is still warm, add the cream cheese Stir well and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees…

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Total Carbs or Net carbs? Which should I use?

Total Carbs or Net carbs? Which should I use?

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5 Day Challenge

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Sugar alcohols. The Good, the ehh, and the...

Sugar alcohols. The Good, the ehh, and the…

As many become more familiar with Net Carbs, the question arises “Are all sugar alcohols the same?” The answer is NOPE! Some are great and can help fill the gap of sweets while your body becomes FAT ADAPTED. Others however can create more issue than they solve. I will make a list of the (current) most common sugar alcohols that I find and what my thoughts are on them. The Good: 1: Erythritol…

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What should you look for in Exogenous Ketones?

What should you look for in Exogenous Ketones?

I get a lot of questions about different types of exogenous ketones and which ones will help, which ones don’t, and can you tell by looking at the ingredients? I will try to answer most of the questions I get in this post. Let me know if you find it helpful? Q: Do you need exogenous ketones to be successful? A: This question is really hard to answer. Of course you can get all kinds of benefits…

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Why add HIIT training to your weekly routine.

Why add HIIT training to your weekly routine.

Photo by Leon Ardho on Pexels.com HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) has a ton of benefits and is something I think most people should be incorporating into their weekly exercise plans. HIIT can help increase metabolism, gain lean muscle mass, lean out, and use a lot of energy in a short amount of time. HIIT training can be adapted for all people and skill levels. It is characterized as…