Egg Fast Diet Success!

Mmm, eggs. Eggs for days! . . . #eggfast #eggfastdiet #lchf #lowcarb #lowcarbdiet #fitmom #movemorefitnessambassador #eggs #weightlossjourney

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I mainly posted about this on my Instagram Account , but I've had a few followers reach out with questions about it so I decided to dust off the old blog to jot down my thoughts on my second Egg Fast.

The plan I followed is from fellow blogger, I Breathe I'm Hungry.  You can find the plan HERE.

I've followed this plan once before over 2 years ago so I decided to refer back to it this time, although there are other Egg Fasts out there.

But why you ask?

I decided to follow this plan because June consisted of 2 weeks of fun albeit unhealthy eating and I knew without stepping on the scale that I'd gained back some of the 20 + pounds I'd recently lost.

An egg fast would help me clean out my liver, get back the energy I so desperately needed and help me loose the bloat.

Did I succeed?

Hell yes!

Do I hate eggs now?

Kinda.  I did eat 3 almost 4 of the cartons that I bought to do this.

How much weight did I lose?

5 pounds which is what I gained back from all that celebrating and vacationing.  The first time I did one I lost 6 or 6.5 pounds in 7 days.

What will I do now?

My plan of attack now is to keep eating at least one egg based meal a day and keep fasting for 16 hours minimum a day.  I think I am also going to work on fasting 24 hours at least once a week.

Why Intermittent Fasting?

Well now, that's a question for another post.

Questions about the egg fast?  Please message me.  I'll try to answer them the best I can. 

I'm going to really have to step up my game if I'm going to keep taking these selfies! It takes so very little for our room to get messy. Anyway, I treated myself to a new outfit and to be honest, a new bra. Both were DESPERATELY needed. I don't like the idea of buying new clothes when I have so much weight to loose still but the only clothes that fit are workout ones and I'm tired of always looking like I'm going out for a run. Kind of false advertising, huh? My 5 year old told me it only matters if I like it - something I always say to her when she asks, "Do you like it?" I'm definitely keeping it. . . . #movemorefitnessambassador #sweatpink #fitmom #fitspo #fitfam #lchf #lowcarb #lowcarbdiet #messyhairdontcare

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High Protein Breakfast Bowl

I created this recipe because the sausage patties I bought were originally for a different recipe, BUT that recipe involved almond flour which I am highly allergic to so I needed to find another use for them.  Voila!  I came up with this high protein breakfast bowl! 

On a whim, I decided to throw the patties into a frying pan, crack a few eggs over them and then add whatever else I could that would add flavor.  Sometimes it's bacon bits or onion or pepper. Even pepperoni gets thrown in there!  This is really anything goes type recipe except​, you know me, I stay away from the carbs.

Ready for the recipe?  Here it goes!

Ingredients

• 2 frozen sausage patties
• 2-3 eggs
• Handful of shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Any other ingredients you might want to toss in like chopped onions or peppers

Place your sausage patties into a heated skillet. Crack your eggs on top like you are going to fry them then toss in the rest of your ingredients. Cook until the eggs aren't runny.  It's really that simple.

Let me know when you try it.  I want to hear how it tastes! 

Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

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Normally, I don't eat breakfast.

Yes, it is healthy.

No, I am not damaging my body.

Yes, we've all been brainwashed into believing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

For some of us, it just isn't.

Once I was diagnosed with high levels of inflammation in my body, I started doing some research and stumbled upon the idea of intermittent fasting.  It took some time, patience and practice to make it 16 hours without eating, but once I did it and got into the groove of it I felt so much better.  A lot of my stomach pains went away and I found myself NOT being constantly hungry.

But I digress.

If you are a breakfast food person or, if you are like me, you like to eat breakfast for dinner, here are some healthy, low carb options.

For further reading check out:

• Low Carb (Gluten Free) Breakfast Lasanga   

• Low Carb Gluten Free Pancakes
• Bacon and Egg Fat Bombs 
• Pepperoni Pizza Muffins 
• French Toast Bagels
• Healthy Egg McMuffin

• Breakfast Burrito 
• Baked Eggs in Ham Cups
• Low Carb Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
• Jalapeno Popper Frittata 

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Low Carb Recipes for the Holiday Season

Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us!  And if you are anything like me and my family you can't wait to eat and eat and eat your way to the new year. You're trying to eat healthier you say?  That doesn't mean you need to be eating a boring salad while your family is eating a delicious turkey and all of the fixings. You can indulge in a healthy way too. The recipes below will help you do that. Didn't find what you are looking for?  You can find many more on my Pinterest boards.

Bon appetite!

Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Mash 

Keto Sausage Balls

Pork Rind Stuffing

Broccoli Gratin with Swiss and Parmesan 

Almond Flour Cheddar Biscuits

Low Carb Eggnog 

No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bars

15 Deliciously Low Carb Casserole Recipes

Fall is almost here!  Can you believe it?  I feel like I was just planning our summer adventures yesterday.

Now it's time for cozy sweatshirts, bright, colorful leaves, pumpkin picking and casseroles.  Casseroles?  Yes, this time of the year tends to be incredibly busy for parents.  The easiest dinners I know how to make that don't involve my crock-pot are casseroles.  I love being able to just toss a bunch of ingredients in a baking dish to cook in the oven while I get other things done.

Back to School shopping with my new Preschooler!

  My daughter is entering preschool this fall so I know there will be some activities and skills that we'll need to reinforce at home so that will eat up our free time.  If I can spend just a few less minutes standing at the stove then I'll do it.  For me, the answer is casseroles!  

And without further adieu, here is a round-up of 15 deliciously low carb casseroles!

• Grain-Free Chicken Enchilada Casserole
• Paleo Cauliflower Hamburger Casserole
• Smoked Gouda Cabbage and Bacon Casserole 
• Philly Cheesesteak Casserole 
• Spiralized Zucchini Casserole 
• Not Mac and Cheese 
• Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole 
• Roasted Cauliflower Beef Marinara 
• Primal Pizza Pie Layer Casserole 
• Creamy Chicken Mushroom Casserole 
• Chicken Stella Scarpariello 
• Easy Baked Pesto Chicken 
• Cheesy Bacon Brussel Sprouts Casserole 
• Beefy and Cheesy Low Carb Green Chile Bake 
• Cheesy Veggie Bake

10 Healthy Recipes for the 4th of July!

We'll be away for the 4th of July this year which poses its own challenges to staying low carb, but if you are looking for some fun and healthy eats for this summer holiday then check out the links below. I personally want to eat the macaroni salad and caprese grilled fillet mignon right now!

Buffalo Ranch Deviled Eggs

Low Carb Macaroni Salad

15 Minute Greek Cucumber Salad

Low Carb Peach Long Island Ice Tea

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Kabobs 

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach and Cheese 

Caprese Grilled Fillet Mignon 

Mini Meatloaf Pepper Rings

Zucchini Tuna Cakes

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Easy Low-Carb, High Fat Lunch Menu

How is it June already?  It really snuck up on me which is why I am getting this out so late.  May was incredibly busy and kind of a blur with all of myraces, but I wouldn't have traded it for the world.

Are you ready for some healthy eats?  Me too! With the weather heating up this month, I tossed in some cold dinner options.  My husband also requested lots of beef and being a lover of red meat I couldn't deny him that request.

As always, tell me what you made and how it turned out!

Bon appetit!

• BLT Lettuce Wraps
• Cauliflower Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Baked Chicken Fajita Roll ups
• Ranch Chicken Salad
• Grilled Zucchini Pizza Slices
• Beefy, Cheesy, Low-Carb Green Chile Bake
• Philly Cheese Meatloaf
• Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole 
• One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet

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