Blog

Tracy continues sharing her carnivore journey for personal accountability and staying consistent. Today’s progress report, including the level of ketosis and weight loss. Recommended video content links below. She also reads and comments on another journal entry from last year. Here is the link to the Hazelnut Collagen and MCT

* At minute 10:08 where I say the insomnia hasn’t happened since I’m eating primarily plant-based…I meant to say ANIMAL BASED.* Tracy reads another journal entry from last year when she experienced some negative symptoms following a ketovore diet and how that choice caused her to shift to, first, a

Tracy talks about her experience adding dairy products to her carnivore diet and how that choice negatively impacted her weight loss progress in just one day. Reviewing more diet journal entries revealing surprising symptoms from past attempts following a carnivore Way Of Eating.

Tracy talks about her experience going carnivore. Weight loss progress, negative symptoms, hubby jumping on board the carnivore way of eating, journal entries, and more.

This is the first video from my closet-office “cloffice” documenting my carnivore way of eating versus following a low-fat plant-based approach. The pros and cons of each and why I’m choosing to stick with a mainly meat-based approach. I’m using this channel as a way to hold myself accountable and

This video was recorded in October 2019. I have tried the carnivore diet off and on for the last few years, alternating, generally speaking, with a low-fat, high-carb, plant-based approach. Yeah, I just can’t do that anymore. The negative symptoms in my body when going back to a no-fat-added plant-based

    If you’ve ever felt clogged up or had a grumbling stomach after eating dairy products, you may be wondering if milk, cheese, cream, and the like are for you. You might think you can get away with it from time to time, but what are the real consequences

Back To Ketovore I didn’t make this decision lightly. On February 22nd, 2021, after a lot of research and internal debate, I decided to adopt a fully low-fat, plant-based diet. I made the decision for several reasons, not the least of which was to lose weight. Over the course of

WOW! This low-carb pasta review video is SO COOL! I absolutely have to share it with my daughter, Rachel, who is actively following a Keto diet! Honestly, I have never tried any low-carb noodle substitutes. I always just opt for either zucchini noodles, or I’ll use some egg version. For

Oh. My. Gosh! This recipe for Homemade Keto Nutella looks amazing! And so easy to make! You can BET I’m going to be whipping up this recipe asap! I’ll definitely write up a post of my experience and thoughts on how it turns out for you when I get this

Many health and fitness enthusiasts, as well as those trying to drop a few pounds, have adopted the keto diet. But an eating plan that requires 80% of daily calories come from fat begs the question: Keto – where to get fiber? And it’s a valid concern. I’ve tried both

Plant-Based Keto sounds like a crazy idea, when you first consider it. Right? I mean, isn’t one of the biggest attractions to a keto diet the fact that you can eat all that meat, poultry, fish, and eggs with abandon? Oh, and cheese. Omg…the cheese! Well, maybe. If that kind

We decided to do this video review of The Good Chocolate because I’m an affiliate for the company. I recently received a sampling of their products, so I invited my daughter, Rachel, to join me for another video product review. THIS REALLY IS GOOD CHOCOLATE! Not only do Ben and

TASTE TESTING PERFECT KETO BARS My daughter, Rachel, who is following a Keto diet, joins me to sample and review five flavors of the Perfect Keto Bars. Flavors we sampled were: Salted Caramel Lemon Poppy Seed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cinnamon Roll and Almond Butter Brownie. Since the date of

A Low Carb Empanada? Ok, you guys! I can’t tell you exactly why, but this beef empanada video is the first recipe battle Wes has done where his reaction made me visit both creator’s websites to grab their recipes! Not only do I think these look mouthwatering, but I know

Saint Patrick’s Day is just 48-hours away and I have an awesome looking selection of keto-friendly GREEN recipes for you to try! We all know that this particular holiday seems to be primarily about the alcohol, lol! So, I’ll include some fun libation options, too. But I scoured the web

FRENCH FRIES?? On a keto diet? This is the perfect video to watch for Friday evening munchies! I was totally captivated when I saw this recent post for Low Carb French Fries by Wes at Highfalutin’ Low Carb! How is it possible to make French Fries when potatoes aren’t allowed

WINE IS ESSENTIAL Am I right? These are crazy, scary times. And for some of us, when we feel stressed, a little something alcoholic can help take the edge off a bit. Hell, it’s something we can do in the privacy of our own homes, so why not? But if

This simple recipe for chocolate whipped cream saved my life (well, not literally…but kinda!) the first time I followed a low-carb diet! It was W-A-Y back in 1982 when I was only 20 years old. My husband (at the time) was in the U.S. Army and had just been deployed

I love Thomas DeLauer’s tips in this video for strengthening our immune system! He has achieved amazing results in his body by following and applying, primarily, the precepts of a ketogenic diet. So I feel like I can trust what he says. He is also a big fan of utilizing

Ok, I admit it…I have not tried making this keto pizza recipe myself…yet. That will come in a future video where I plan to compare several low-carb pizza recipes to vote for my favorite. However, I have a lot of experience with keto recipes and I will say that, based

I think it was a video post in my feed on Facebook that first introduced me to the whole Chaffle phenomenon…though I don’t recall who the poster was. And I was so captivated by the idea that I immediately logged onto my Amazon account and searched for the Dash Mini

  These Low-Carb Chili Recipes Look Mouth-Watering! Keto chili comparison from Highfalutin’ Low Carb! I just love Wes’s channel! He has such a great personality! And what an awesome concept to find some of the best low-carb recipes on the internet and then test them out against one another to

It’s officially fall, which means it’s definitely the season for pumpkin recipes! The good news is that any pumpkin dessert can be keto-fied. Woot! So grab a (keto) Pumpkin Spice Mocha and let’s get cooking! Here’s a great autumn pumpkin recipe to kick off the weekends! Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice

Grandma Iris – Sweden – About 6 years old – Hultgren Photography My Swedish Ancestry Is Calling To Me It definitely feels like Fall in Forest Grove, Oregon. The cooler weather makes me think about my Scandinavian ancestry. I’m Swedish on my mother’s side. Her mom, my grandmother, emigrated to

 Keto For Kids – is it a good idea? Or the worst dietary recommendation ever? According to THIS ARTICLE AT CHILDREN’S HEALTH DOT COM “Melissa Fossier, a registered dietitian at Children’s Health℠, does NOT recommend the keto diet for children and teens – unless it’s used only for specific

If chocolate chip cookies are delicious, and cookie dough is delicious — why not combine the two for a decadent treat? If your sweet tooth is off the charts and you’re looking for a cookie recipe that’s both crunchy, soft, and tastes just like cookie dough, you’re in the right

It’s time to indulge in a creamy, velvety, and rich dessert. But don’t worry, you won’t have to feel guilty after trying this recipe. In fact, your taste buds will love you! This Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse is another delicious way to get your ketones. Not to mention, you’ll also

Bones might not be the first ingredient you think of when wanting to make a pot of soup. Though you might have heard about bone broth lately, since it’s been making the headlines with lots of health experts recommending it to folks following a ketogenic diet and lifestyle. But do

MISSING HOT CEREAL? If you’re used to having cereal, cold or hot, as your go-to breakfast each morning. And if eggs in all their glorious forms are getting old, I get it. Maybe you’re sick and tired of scrambled, over-easy, sunny-side-up, poached, and even omelettes as your only wake-up meal

Keto biscuits and gravy – a new twist on an old favorite This keto biscuits and gravy recipe offers a stick-to-your-ribs, family meal perfect for breakfast or dinner. Your family is sure to love them. Happy Monday, My Keto Friends! Here’s a yummy-looking recipe for you! Hubby was looking over

Keto In Sweden – A Conversation  Dr. Eric Berg of Dr. Berg dot com interviews Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt of Diet Doctor dot com, the largest low-carb website in the world. Together they discuss the status of keto in Sweden, where Dr. Eenfeldt is from. They also talk about outdated

Just as important, or maybe even MORE important than what TO eat on a Keto Diet is what NOT to eat! It might just be easier to have success on a low-carb, ketogenic diet knowing, FIRST, what not to eat and then figuring out how to use what IS allowed

I have news that’s going to sweeten your day (without a blood sugar spike!) Perfect Keto has launched a new delicious Keto Bar flavor! Introducing Cinnamon Roll Keto Bars 🙌 🙌 🙌 Prepare your taste buds for delectable, cinnamon fireworks fresh out of the Perfect Keto kitchen wrapped in a

I seriously thought I came up with this idea for Parmesan crisps, on my own, “back in the day” when I first started following a low-carb diet. And, in truth, I still do these differently than most people. Definitely different than this recipe. But the following video does a good

WHAT AN AWESOME VIDEO IDEA! Keto snacks at Walmart!? Easy access and totally affordable! Joe here at The Diet Chefs has inspired me to want to go out and make a similar video! I can immediately think of lots and lots of examples of quick and inexpensive keto snacks that

Ashley Salvatori from Begin Your Experience has had some awesome success following a ketogenic lifestyle, having lost over 70 pounds! She offers some great advice and information on how to start a keto lifestyle. She tries to remove any of the confusion surrounding eating a low carb, high fat meal

I’M CRAVING BAKED CHICKEN The perfect chicken recipe. That’s what I’m in search of! So I went to YouTube to see what kind of yummy recipes I could find. I loved this video by Gordon Ramsay! Happily, most of these Top five Chicken Recipes are _mostly_ keto-friendly. I just had

Are smoothies okay on a keto diet? While most smoothie recipes and store-bought shakes are loaded with fruit and added sugar, keto smoothies are nutritionally very different. Rather than a candy bar’s worth of sugar, subsequent energy crash, and/or nap, and more carb cravings, these smoothies will keep your tummy

DELICIOUS BOOSTED COFFEE Change up your morning cup of Joe with this perfect combination of caffeine and healthy fats. This low-carb cup of magic is all you need, along with a balanced diet, to have your most productive day. You can use whatever variety you prefer, but light roast coffees

I’m on a 30-Day Weight-Loss Challenge. I’ll write another post about that in a bit here… But for now, I just wanted to mention that part of my program involves Intermittent Fasting (IF)…of a sort. I know…I KNOW!!! I never wanted to dive into fasting, either. It sounds horrific! Such

Road Trip Food Just got back from a 3-day business road trip. I didn’t take photos of what I ate, but I did try to stick to my low-carb program. It was a little challenging to accurately estimate my calorie consumption (I’m sticking to right around 1500 calories a day)

As you know, I’ve been diligent about sticking to my keto lifestyle. So, wanting to find a delicious dessert that the whole family would enjoy, I pulled out my cellphone and performed a quick Google search on “best keto cheesecake recipe.” The list that came back was pretty long, of

I enjoyed this recipe for keto flatbread by Heavenly Fan. She mentions that this recipe is also vegan…but it works perfectly well for both a traditional keto/low carb diet as well as vegan keto. This recipe looks simple enough and a great substitute for store-bought, higher-carb flatbread or tortillas purchased