So I am new to keto and had been in ketosis for seven weeks. One week ago, I fell off like a stumbling pirate (I’m talking “worlds finest chocolate” bars in bed watching TV). So today I decided to get back at it. I feel tired to the bone and dull-minded. I think part of my decision to veer off course was my feeling frustrated at not having any grab-and-go foods. I felt tired of eating peanut butter each time I wanted “just a bite” of something. So, today I’m looking for advice on how you stick to your guns, even when it seems like there isn’t anything for you to eat. I’ve never been much of a meal prepper- is that my problem? Any advice is welcome!
Hold me to it! (Amy)
JohnH
(John)
#3
I have to plan ahead, prep, and cook food. There seems to be no way around it. I spend a lot more time in the kitchen than I used to.
I make a batch of 5 or 6 hard boiled eggs in advance. I keep some cream cheese in the fridge. I buy raw unsalted pecans and walnuts at the grocery. I keep multiple cans of tuna/salmon on hand. I even bought some canned sardines - which are not my favorite but not bad.
Unfortunately, you are going to have to break old habits and establish new ones if you want to change your outcomes. For me, that means getting into the habit of preparing my own meals from real ingredients. Which means more frequent grocery shopping, cooking, kitchen cleaning, meal planning, and learning recipes.
Surprisingly, the food I make tastes really good, so there’s a reward for it, just comes with some effort. Though it is less hassle the more I do it. It just becomes something you do.
If I find myself in a situation where I don’t have anything “allowed” I just don’t eat. I’ll drink water, black coffee, or plain tea if I need to. I really don’t get hungry any more, so it’s easy to just skip eating for a meal or two.
Amy_R0922
(Amy Ramadan)
#5
Had to reply to this because when I first read the title I really thought you were talking to me!!! Lol jk!!! So you had your little chocolate binge and are ready to move on, we have all been there and we are after all only human, no one expects perfection!!! I guess what you need to do is figure out what snack foods you like to eat, whether it be salty, sweet, crunchy etc and see what you can find to take the place!! Cheese sticks are great, rolled up lunch meat and cheese, there are so many things, you just have to be a little creative!! My kids have been making keto friendly pita chips using Joseph’s low carb pita bread, and dipping it in hummus or a spicy ranch dressing. Palmetto cheese with jalapenos is great too if you like spicy!! Just take a little extra time to plan and prep, it’s worth it in the end, and your body will thank you!!!
jessOTR
(Jessica)
#7
It’s definitely harder to find those easy to grab foods. I try to avoid snacking but I tend to go for cheese. I keep block cheat or Jack cheese, mozzarella sticks, almonds, and Duke’s meat sticks. I love melted cheese so I will microwave a little cheese and that satisfies my snack need.
JLND
(Jeff)
#8
Im into Keto about 5 weeks and know what your going through…….my fail safe is all the easy grab and go snacks type stuff…….DO NOT ever be without something in that group! I wasn’t a meal planner either, at least not since I have started Keto but after seeing all the recipes online for actual AWESOME food that’s KETO im now planning and making Keto meals…………try it you will love it!!
Natasha
(Natasha)
#9
Current favourite savoury snack/easy food is celery sticks sprinkled with smoked salt and dipped in cream cheese. Yum!
juice
(Running from stupidity)
#10
I believe this claim like I believe the “World Series” claim in baseball.