Weekly Review

Keto Week 4 – Review

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I was much more experimental this week, trying out a few new things but also dealing with a much lower appetite. I wonder if I’m naturally heading towards One Meal A Day (OMAD), as I certainly seem to be less hungry in the evening than I used to be. I might start stretching some of my fasts out for a bit longer.

Recipes that aren’t already online will be added over the course of this week!

Start Weight: 77.9kg
Weight after Week 4: 71.3kg
Total Loss: -6.6 kg

Observations:

  1. Although I’m hungry by lunchtime, I’m less hungry in the evenings now, so dinners are usually much smaller
DAYLUNCHDINNER
MondayTaco Beef SaladTaco Beef Salad [Leftover]
TuesdayTaco Beef Salad [Leftover] Hot Dogs, Fried Halloumi Chips & Sauerkraut
Wednesday Taco Beef Salad [Leftover] Chinese Steamed Egg & Pork
ThursdayTuna May & Cheese Salad [Work Lunch]Greek Yogurt, Pecans & Sugar-free Maple Syrup
FridayChinese Steamed Egg & Pork [Leftover]Greek Yogurt, Raspberries, Pecans & Sugar-free Syrup
SaturdayFathead ‘Sausage Rolls’ & SauerkrautShrimp Shirataki Noodle Laksa
SundayChorizo, Mushroom, Spinach & Egg Hash with Fried EggRoast Lamb, Cumin & Turmeric Cauliflower, & Garlic Buttered Green Beans

Keto Week 3 – Review

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Between some rather erratic meals due to work and the heat, I didn’t photograph everything, but these were the highlights! 😀

Recipes that aren’t already online will be added over the course of this week!

Start Weight: 77.9kg
Weight after Week 3: 72.1kg

Observations:

  1. Settling far more into a routine and some days I’m getting to 1pm and I’m still not hungry!
  2. Assuming I’ve had enough sleep, I’m generally feeling much more alert.
  3. NSV: I can now fit back into my size 14 jeans from 5 years ago!
DAYLUNCHDINNER
Monday Aubergine parmigiana Mushroom Stroganoff & Egg ‘Noodles’
TuesdayFry Up [Work Lunch Out]Feta & Aubergine, Cauliflower Pilaf
WednesdayWatercress, spinach & courgette soup Smoked Salmon & Lemon ‘Shirataki’ Alfredo
ThursdayFeta & Aubergine, Cauliflower Pilaf Cheeseburger & Egg Salad
Friday Cheeseburger & Egg Salad Chinese Pork Belly
SaturdayChinese Pork Belly, Broccoli & Herb EggsBeef Noodles in Black Bean Sauce
SundayBacon, Cheesy Scrambled Eggs & MushroomsGreek Yoghurt, Raspberries & Sugar-free Maple Syrup

Keto Week 2 – Review

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First FULL week of tracking and photographing! I had a lot of fun playing around with food and I think it shows.

Start Weight: 77.9kg
Weight after Week 2: 72.9kg

Observations:

  1. Needing to pee less now, which is good!
  2. Supplementing Potassium and salt seems to have helped the muscle twitches and I generally feel ‘better’. Have ordered Lo Salt and Magnesium though.
  3. Clothes starting to get looser on my waist
  4. Taking me longer to feel ‘hungry’
DAYLUNCHDINNER
MondaySalmon, scrambled eggs, spinach and watercress Seared tuna with stir-fried shirataki noodles
TuesdayCreamy cheesy prawns & bacon with broccoli rice Aubergine parmigiana
WednesdayWatercress, spinach & courgette soup Jerk spiced chicken & salad
ThursdayTuna, egg & olive salad Lebanese spiced chicken & veg
FridayAubergine parmigiana [LEFTOVERS]Lamb & chicken shish kebab [Friday takeaway]
SaturdaySalmon, scrambled eggs, spinach and watercress Pan-fried Duck, stir-fried shirataki noodles, choi sum
SundayChinese crispy roast pork, beef in black bean sauce & choi sum–

Keto Week 1 – Review

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Sadly I only decided to properly track and photograph each meal partway through Week 1, so I don’t have a full record of my first FULL week of keto (bearing in mind that I’d transitioned down from low carb).

Start Weight: 77.9kg
Weight after Week 1: -1.6kg (3.5lbs)

Observations:

  1. I needed to pee a LOT. Like pretty much every hour and also woke up during the night.
  2. Occasional twitchy muscles which meant my electrolyte balance was probably off. Ordered supplements.
  3. Already feeling much less bloated by the end of the week!
DAYLUNCHDINNER
MondaySausages & Caesar Salad–
TuesdayTuna & Egg SaladPan-fried Salmon & Stir-fried Cabbage
WednesdayTuna,Egg & Olive Salad Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Mushrooms and Cabbage
ThursdayCurried Eggs & Cherry TomatoesLebanese-spiced Chicken Thighs, Homemade flatbread & Chinese Leaf Slaw
FridayChinese Crispy Roast Pork, Chinese Roast Duck, Chinese Watercress, Cheung Fun, Har Kau [RESTAURANT]Lebanese-spiced Chicken Thighs, Chinese Leaf Slaw [LEFTOVERS]
SaturdayScrambled Eggs & MushroomsPan-fried Tuna Steak, Shirataki Noodles
SundayRoast Lamb, Cauliflower Cheese, Broccoli–