Keto Recipes Project

#1

** So after a lot of confusion and reading I think I was finally able to understand the issue I was having. I was having trouble how to understand macros overall but I came across some information that finally made everything sort of click, I was looking at my daily intake in a combined form meaning I was going to add up everything I ate to make sure I was meeting my macros but silly me realized that I just have to make sure the macros for each INDIVIDUAL meal are 60-75% fat, 15-30% protein, and 5-10% of calories from carbs so as long as I can calculate each meal I’ll be hitting my macros no problem since I shouldn’t really worry about calories!

This has really opened my eyes to how this works and it’s silly because I feel like it’s such a dumb thing that I should have known but it totally just flew past me.

I will be creating a new menu with high fat and low carb options that still require simple ingredients and that someone with a childs taste bud (like me) can still enjoy!

I’ll keep you guys updated and see what you think! :grin:

Hey guys! So I’m dying to try Keto but I’ve always had a hard time with food because I don’t like vegetables, I promise I’m trying out things and slowly working towards being better but it’s a long process and I’m working on the present.
I started creating and interactive PowerPoint presentation with Breakfast, Lunch and Dessert Keto recipes that I like (basically what you would find on a kids menu haha)

So step one is ready, I’ve picked out delicious, easy to make meals that I really enjoy.
Now, I’ve been told that with Keto I don’t really have to worry about counting calories and worry about making sure I feel content after meals. I do know that tracking macros is a very important thing to do to make sure I enter ketosis though.

I was wondering if anyone could guide me on how to go about this, would I calculate the macros of each meal (I’m still learning how to do that) and then decide what to eat according to what I need to fill up to meet my macros?

For example if I eat keto pancakes for breakfast following this recipe:


According to my fitness pal it comes up as following:
Fat 8.7 g
Carbs 1.8 g
Protein 4.4 g

Then if I decide to have pizza for lunch from this recipe:


(minus olives and mushrooms) it states:

Fat 35.8 g
Carbs 7 g
Protein 39.4 g

And lastly I want some dessert so lets do:

Fat 16 g
Carbs 2.7 g
Protein 0.2

Now this is where I get super lost if I eat these recipes for the 3 I know I’m eating Keto because these are suppose to be very low carb but then I have to calculate my macros… so how can I do all of this without being stuck on my phone all day? How can I make sure to hit my macros every single day but also manage to meal plan?

I really want to create a solid meal plan with these recipes but I’m not sure how to go about it. I would really appreciate any help and guidance.

Here is a pdf with recipes I like:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W6ef16V5P83mCoYXPohP0MfyeWFbRVKq/view?usp=sharing

(bulkbiker) #2

Sounds like carnivore might be the ideal way of eating for you?

(*Tame Those Ghrelin Gremlins) #3

Hello there. Please don’t take this wrong but your daily intake doesn’t sound very healthy. Is this the type of menu you are wanting to eat every day? I know your saying you’re working on getting used to things and that is fine. Why no fresh meat? Your body needs nutrients and these foods (from your sample in your post) are not ideal.

(Daisy) #4

Girl, I completely feel your pain on the veggies. I’ve never been a big fan. The crazy thing is the more I get into keto, the more I enjoy veggies, so I would encourage you to keep trying them randomly throughout your journey. It’s amazing how cutting out everything else makes what is available taste so much better lol.

I would agree with a previous poster that there are better options for you to eat. Try to stick to the basics, instead of all these “keto” recipes. Meat, cheese, butter/oils, and whatever green veggies you do enjoy. Then you really don’t need to worry about macros/calories/etc. I would encourage you to try to avoid sweeteners, as they can be a slippery slope. If they help you in the beginning to avoid a sugar binge, then go for it, but try to wean yourself off of them.

Then I promise you, you’ll start enjoying foods you never thought possible!! For me it’s things like asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini, avocado, Brussels sprouts and unsweetened chocolate. Like what!!! I would have laughed in your face 10 years ago if you had told me I’d be eating (and loving) these things lol

(mole person) #5

I don’t think you’re understanding these recipes properly. Those are all very high carb ketogenic recipes. For the pancake recipe your getting almost two grams of carbs for 1/10 of that recipe. That’s one tiny little pancake.

For the second recipe you’re getting 7 grams of carbohydrates for 1/4 of the pizza.

Loading your food with mainly cream, mozzarella, cream cheese, and almond flour will make it very hard for you to eat enough to be satisfied while remaining within your macros.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #6

Don’t eat them! Seriously—there’s no need. See the Zero-Carb/Carnivore section for more information.

#9

I agree I’ve been trying a few more things here and there but it will be a progress and most likely a slow one so I’m still working on finding something a bit more immediate that I can enjoy while I work on fixing my taste buds.

I feel like the information regarding the macronutrients might not be very accurate because I’m still figuring out what tools to use to determine this and how to calculate but you are completely right I think I’m finally understanding a bit how these macros and carbs work I’m going to post and update regarding it and see what you guys think.

I will look into it! I don’t know how possible it will be for me since I don’t eat several types of meats like pork or fish mostly just chicken and beef. Thank you for offering another option though it’s much appreciated!

I appreciate the comment and the concern for my health! I’m still figuring out the menu a bit, When it comes to meats and other ingredients I would be using fresh products I live in Costa Rica and we don’t really have access to much frozen foods of sorts and out diets consist of fresh veggies and fruits I would most likely modify some of these recipes to be a bit simpler/healthier versions but they are a good basic idea of things I enjoy.

I considered it but I only eat beef and chicken not a big fan of pork or fish so the variety of food would decrease by a lot.

#10

UPDATE

So after a lot of confusion and reading I think I was finally able to understand the issue I was having. I was having trouble how to understand macros overall but I came across some information that finally made everything sort of click, I was looking at my daily intake in a combined form meaning I was going to add up everything I ate to make sure I was meeting my macros but silly me realized that I just have to make sure the macros for each INDIVIDUAL meal are 60-75% fat, 15-30% protein, and 5-10% of calories from carbs so as long as I can calculate each meal I’ll be hitting my macros no problem since I shouldn’t really worry about calories!

This has really opened my eyes to how this works and it’s silly because I feel like it’s such a dumb thing that I should have known but it totally just flew past me.

I will be creating a new menu with high fat and low carb options that still require simple ingredients and that someone with a childs taste bud (like me) can still enjoy!

I’ll keep you guys updated and see what you think! :grin:

(bulkbiker) #11

I just did a month of beef only…didn’t get so boring… just fewer decisions to make…