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Cook the Cuban Pot Roast and set aside portions for the week. Anyway, thank you so much for all your hard work with menu plans and shopping lists. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). It will be here whenever you are ready Paula. Just stopping in to say a huge thank you. I am still staying low carb but I have a bunch of Atkins products (yuck LOL) to go through first. Got Hubs and college daughter to follow the plan. I will occasionally link to ingredients on Amazon though as an example of what I might use for certain brands. Still having headaches but much less than I anticipated which is a nice bonus. I asked (stated) that obviously alcohol is not allowed. I just started this on Monday and this morning I was down 2. I have 10 lbs to lose and have found it incredibly difficult after turning 50. I already feel better and have way less stomaches and cravings. Oh this is just a note for others on here. I did the 3 day kick start and just finished the first 7 day week. I have lost an inch all around, some places more than an inch. What you have put together has given me the kick start I REALLY needed. It makes all my time worth it if it helps people get on track and makes it easier to meet their goals. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). I just came across this blog while looking for new recipes. In the future it will either be in table format with links, in a downloadable pdf, something more user friendly than this. I started the low carb life 9 months ago, thanks to your web site and your cookbook. All alcohol has to be metabolized by your liver and therefore slows down the breakdown of fat which also happens via the liver. That way, if you need to make substitutions you can figure out how it will affect your daily stats, and still keep it under 20g net carbs. Please keep us posted on your progress week to week. Thank you for all the thought put into this 7 day plan, you have done a fabulous thorough job. Future low carb menu plans will hopefully be more user friendly (and will be posted every Saturday. Tequila contains 0g carbs, wine is around 4g carbs. I am still going strong even though there were two dinners out this week for a family anniversary and retirement party. I purchased your e-book The Gluten Free Low Carber last week and I am ready to tackle these last 15 pounds with you all. Congrats on kicking the cravings and dropping the weight Charlene. Add salt and lite salt (for potassium) at the end to your preference. I know digital is the thing,but I love having real books in hand. I have written out my grocery list and am about to tackle a bit of couponing to try and make this first week a little easier on the budget, but I can see how this will be more affordable in the following weeks. Get a health app where you can track exactly what YOU eat. This is better than any Christmas gift anyone could have given me. Thank you for putting this program together and for all the wonderful recipes and stories you share with your blog followers. I still have some leftovers I may use up and start my week 2 on Monday or Tuesday. Thank you SO MUCH for all of your hard work on this. Thanks so much for this great 7 day menu plan. I did awesome cutting out all carbs. ( well all complex carbs) completely and I lost 30 lbs. How about considering a closed FB group instead. I freeze them, and when they are ready, pop them out of the tins into freezer bags. But I am taking a leave right now to go over to Zero Carb Zen. I think I ate that for 2 weeks when you first published it. I made your pancakes and they were like heaven. Hope you can tell me. Going slow and steady, and hoping that by doing so it will be a permanent transition to a low carb lifestyle. I have been struggling to go back to no carbs, or very low carbs, and I know I can do it. I really appreciate you keeping the menu full of family friendly ideas as well. This is actually my 9th week in following a LC plan and at a total loss of 9 lbs. We are having cuban pot roast made with a pork shoulder this weekend. I am excited that I have found a website to help keep me motivated. It really makes me happy to hear that people are using them and losing weight. Tried every thing, but never stuck to any of them. Thank you so much for the hard work you do to make our lives easier. I have totally been enjoying some of the recipes in the book. Lots of people have trouble with artificial sweeteners and have better success on keto when they avoid them. I love this way of eating but for the amount of weight that I need to lose I feel like this is just not working for me. Hi Sheri and thanks for taking the time to share your story. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). What kind of sugar free salad dressing do you use. First I want to say thanks for all the wonderful information and the endless hours you commit to all of us who follow your site. Hopefully I can follow it and loose another 40lbs to get me to where I want to be. On another note I had went to the grocery before I saw your list this week and I must go back to get a roast to make the Cuban Roast. I am fairly new to your site and I just am amazed at how generous you are with your followers. Skinny Hubby and Chubby Me are health advocates and we have just gone GF. I am willing to try a low carb plan and this plan looks like it might be the go. I also posted daily nutrition totals, and also nutrition info for each item. I would buy your books when they go to print. Haha thankfully I spared his vision and just threw the chip in his hand haha. I usually make my own Sarah, but you can find some of the dressings for 1g net carb or less at the store. I have printed them off and actually am making a binder with the recipes behind the plan. This will give me great guidance to create my own custom menu as I go about my keto lifestyle. Thanks. It is awesome to have this as a guideline and really helps. I will try taking out any artificial sweeteners and see if that helps. I know this post is a couple of years old but if this gets to you, do you by any chance still have the spreadsheets able. Thanks to you I am down to 170 lbs from 174 lbs. Assemble and bake your Chili Spaghetti Squash Casserole and refrigerate. PLEASE do not email me asking me how many carbs it would add to your day if you substitute one snack or meal from another day on the plan. Are you coming out with other week plans. Second, the extra avocado could have been used mashed into the egg salad in place of some of the mayo. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). Also the refrigerated ones in the dairy case or produce section generally have less junk and preservatives. You are such a talented cook and an inspiration to us all. Its says 3 inch in the daily menu but in the preparation area it states 4 inches. I am going to weigh in every Monday morning, so I will let you know how I am doing next week. Do you just drink water and coffee when sticking to the keto plan. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave if desired. Boil the chicken carcass with peppercorns and about a gallon of water and simmer for 4 hours (or longer) to make your bone broth. But they need to taste delicious, be simple and fairly quick to prepare, and be easily added to a life that is too-full already. This 7 day plan is amazing and well thought out. Could not wait to try the Cuban Pot Roast so I switched my menus around a bit and made it yesterday. I know this works, I know I feel the best when I am eating this way. This is a phenomenal service to all of us. If you want to print it I suggest cutting and pasting into a word document for now. I had a devastated metabolism following years of many meds to control an arthritic condition. Make ahead your Easy Cauliflower Gratin and refrigerate. I actually started using myfitnesspal app and am eating 75% fat, 20 % protein and 5 % carbs. Hi Alisa, I talked a bit about how ketostix work in this post. I know its lots of water but its always encouraging just to see the scales move down. For my size, I have to cut out about 200 calories so it will be easy to do knowing what the stats are. I like that this is real food and not processed. I think it is awesome that you do know how and even better that you share it with us. The mainstream brands are usually not the healthiest options. Yesterday was day three for me and ohh buddy was I cranky. Melissa you have gone above and beyond on this meal plan. The site is magnificent, I am writing to ask you if this is a weight loss plan as opposed to a lifestyle diet change. Just starting out on this High fat, medium protein, low carb diet. I believe your cauliflower hash recipe is out of this world good. When I test my urine it shows to be in the Small stage of ketosis. I made about 2 cups, and before I knew it, the bowl was E M P T Y. Congrats on your weight loss journey and your commitment to healthy eating. I started today on your 5 day Egg Fast then am going to start right back in using your menus. Oh, and I also joined a gym Exercise will only help me meet my goals faster. I needed to find a realistic way to lose weight, and help my mom (newly diagnosed with cancer) to lose weight. Useful. My only problem is Friday (and sometimes Saturday) nights, when I just really crave something stupid like french fries. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I was going to just modify this one over and over but I would definitely buy a book with many meal plans like this.
Finished with Week 1, all of the recipes were delicious. The cream cheese pancakes work great for wraps and all sorts of savory applications. Note: You may find that you need to make a lot of purchases this week for the pantry and shopping list. So excited to have the work cut by this awesome site. I never realized that the headache was an indication that you are in ketosis. Absolutely delish and very filling not to mention how nice something in the crock always smells on a cold day, a very comforting dinner indeed. Whatever has the least carbs is what I usually go with Tia and it varies by store and region. I was hoping for better but for now will take the 9lbs. I have not tried any of your recipes yet but the feta meatballs and the Cuba potroast sound delish. You make your own subsitiutions and then you track it. Your recipes are wonderful and I have been off the wagon so long but have still been collecting your recipes so I am excited to be jumping back on with all of you. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your recipes, I cannot thank you enough for this 7 day Low Carb meal plan. Thank you so much for your hard work pulling this all together for us. Maybe adding a thin slice to the egg salad lettuce wraps would be nice. Melissa, I am so grateful for a plan like this. I ran to the store on the way home from work today and grabbed (almost) everything I needed. Some people can eat more than 20g and still stay in ketosis, but the only way to be sure is to use the ketostix to ensure that you are still excreting ketones. Putting these plans together for you guys will hopefully get me out of my rut too. This is the best blog for ketosis diet menu I have seen. I just found your site and I am loving it so far. 4 lbs. Over the past two years I have lost 152 pounds. I found your book on Amazon and bought it, thus I found your website. At first glance, I really like how you organized the Prep List which will help us prepare these meals for the week. I was wondering the same thing and did research. :). I am planning to make the egg salad, cook the bacon, and the Cheesy Chili after the kids go to bed. Thank you so much Maria, I appreciate that very much. People need to realize how much this plan is worth. And, your preface rant totally made my day. I was wondering if you would talk a little about the Ketostix strips. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). I just posted week two and will continue to post the menu plans for as long as people are using them and want me to keep posting them. Just clarification, for the Spinach, Feta and Sausage, frittata is it 3 inch squares or 4 inch squares. Wishing you great success on keto once you start. Seems like it would be easier to manage and we could all post and discuss there as well. Make 2 batches of the Cream Cheese Pancakes and refrigerate. I so appreciate this post and will be using this specific menu. I am eternally greatful and have told all of my friends to check out your blog. This is amazing and came at a perfect time for me. I love your site and you are great doing all of this work. Do you completely stay away from any foods with artificial sweeteners. ). Your site has become my go-to source for the best LC recipes over the past two years. I am still following the wonderful recipes here just having to tweak them a little for what I need. I created a printable meal plan, pantry list, shopping list and prep list for my family to use. I shared this plan with a friend and we are both going to start it on Mon. I agree that people need to do some research on their own. I stumbled across this diet 2 weeks ago and took a week of waffling with my girlfriend to start it last week. Thanks so much Nancy, I hope that it helps you stay on track. Had to read that again to make sure it made sense. I just laughed and laughed over this it was so funny. You may have to add a little more water as it reduces. So I will be keeping you updated on how this goes. I have been full keto for a long time, but only just getting back to it after a few months of being off. Sounds like you have very realistic expectations Stephanie, and I hope that these menu plans will help you meet them. While I do have books for sale with recipes, I have no plans to start charging for the menus. Cook the entire pound of bacon and store in the fridge until needed. But I really thank you for the work you do-it is great. I know the last 50 will come off following the LC and I feel so much better too. The Anti Pasta Salad was so good (even better the next day), and worth all that chopping. Just wanted to tell you that I am amazed that I lost two pounds after just following for two days. Mellissa, You have out done yourself and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have been doing low carb since after Easter and have lost 17 lbs however was getting so confused about all the macros and was feeling so overwhelmed then hit a plateau, so have had many cheat days. Hope your books print. Like your site. Just want to congratulate you what a lot of work and dedication you have put in. I want to be healthy and I want to be active again. I think it will be a good substitute meal when I need one. Great three day starter and 7 week meal plan. That is alot of work but I REALLLLLLY do appreciate it and it ALL looks good. Some people can have a little with no problem if they budget it into their carbs. I am definitely going to give this meal plan a go, not to mention check out all the different recipes you have on your site for more ideas. I could finally say no to the muffins and chex mix that is in the work kitchen. My goal is 5 pounds per month until 35 is gone (down 2 pounds so far). I considered using a pork loin but the first time I make it I want to as written. I kept the calories around 1600 per day give or take, and the carbs below 20g (obviously). Funny how much sweeter those chocolate squares taste on day 5 than day 1. Hopefully this plan will fit your budget, or at least give you some variety for certain days. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). I served and garnished just like your picture. I bought the e-book and had been trying to piece together a menu and frustration abounds at times. A little homemade guacamole would make the chili in the menu simply decadent, or a little chopped avocado, bit of crumbled blue cheese, chopped boiled egg over one of the salads with a simple dressing of oil and vinegar would be a fabulous way to use it. Store in the fridge for the week or freeze. It makes me happy to know that they are helping people lose weight. First, thank you for your time and effort in making a keto meal plan and grocery list like this. I have been looking for a low carb pancake recipe with no flour and these hit the spot. It makes it easier for us working moms who like to grab food and go. I did a lot of research before the surgery to find the right eating plan for me for the rest of my life. I think it will be a little better for me. Look forward to more. From one SC girl to another, thank you so much for all you do. It will definitely be showing up on a meal plan soon too. It makes it easy to take portions in whatever size necessary. Hi melissa, quick question, do the meal plans go in order meaning you should do week one before week two, etc or are they just random weekly menus that we can use at any point in our journey. I am 54 and I am wondering if 1600 cals plus might not allow me to lose the weight. Remove all the meat from your rotisserie chicken and place in a container for later. Depends where I am, in ny there is a local price chopper so I will probably do most of my shopping there after the move. I just copied everything over into Microsoft word so I can easily print out and link back to the recipes. But I love the plan and the way of eating. I HATE the sound of other people eating in my ear already, but a chip cruncher. Thank you so much for your hard work Mellissa. I always know when I am in ketosis by the bad breath and the strong smell in the bathroom. Merja, was looking around the web and read where you need the water (lots of it) to help your kidneys handle more protein. Thanks so much for all of your hard work. One of the things that has helped me save time and money is freezer preservation. I am going to incorporate exercise into this to to see if I can lose more quickly. I can follow a recipe to a T and make it great, but to come up with these on my own. I have been doing the meal planning, shopping and cooking for myself and my mother. Coffee with 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream (120 calories, 12g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein). I just have to realize this is something I need to do forever. I have been following a LC diet for two years after having a gastric sleeve operation. That prep list will be really helpful for that. Please be assured though that future weeks menu plans will be created with those in mind and will make use of them. Will we still be able to download this later. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know that you are enjoying the blog and menu plans. I did get the ketostix and am in ketosis. The fact is, by just having a one day sample menu, we keto-kids would have a solid blueprint for getting into ketosis -But to give us 7 days of CHOICE meals is on your part, very loving and generous. So here are totals Me: 5 pounds down, Hubs:4 pounds down and Daughter: 9 pounds down. So wonderful to have this support group, led by Melissa, coinciding with my start date of a week ago. I would definitely call that a raging success Wendy. I have everything for that but the actual meat. Having the weekly plans all made out, is just what I need to get back on track.
