1 pounds beef stew meat, (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 tsp Salt (more if desired) 1 tsp pepper 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped roughly 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 32 oz beef broth
2 Tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce 2 Tbsp Butter or Ghee 8 oz radishes ,quartered 6 oz shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 2 bay leaves
Optional: 1 1⁄2 tsp xanthan gum to thicken (sprinkle in at the last 20 mins and stir well)
Directions:
1. Combine beef, celery, carrots, onion, radishes, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, oregano, liquid aminos, beef broth, butter, and tomato paste in the crock pot. Cook on LOW for 10 hours or on HIGH for 6-7 hours. You can also make this on the stove top on medium high heat letting it sit covered for 25 mins.
Losing weight is never easy, but when you set a challenging goal for yourself, it becomes an even more remarkable journey. On September 5th, I embarked on a mission to shed 39 pounds in just 56 days. Today, on Day 22 of my weight loss journey, I’m here to share my progress, the challenges I’ve faced, and the strategies I’ve employed to keep moving towards my goal.
Starting Point: September 5th – 204.4 Pounds
When I started this journey, I weighed in at 204.4 pounds. While I was still 61 pounds down from my highest recorded weight and my deep dive into what really controls weight loss or gain. It was still 33 pounds heavier than my lowest weight and 19 pounds from my target or goal weight. It pushed me to set a new and somewhat scary goal. Ironically that goal isn’t solely weight related, but to be able to run a marathon in under 3 hours. We will get to that later on in the blog. I know reaching 165 would come easy, but I was determined to make a significant change in my life and regain control of my health.
The Slow Going Start to Getting Ahead of Track
The first two weeks of my journey were surprisingly slow. 14 days in I was down 5.3 pounds, which is great, but no where near “on pace” to reach 39 down in 56 days. I had stopped drinking ketones for the first 2 weeks because I had a theory I wanted to test. Once I added a serving in each morning on day 14, I saw another 5.8 pounds come off by Day 18! It was an encouraging change, and I was motivated to keep pushing forward.
Intermittent Fasting: I have been following a fairly strict intermittent fasting schedule. Some days I followed a 16 – 8 approach, allowing me to eat only during an 8-hour window. While other days I would only eat 1 meal a day with no snacks.
Drinkable Ketones: Ketones are compounds that your body produces when it burns fat for fuel. By consuming drinkable ketones, I aimed to accelerate fat loss while maintaining energy levels.
Hydration and Coffee: Staying hydrated with water and enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning helped boost my metabolism and suppress my appetite.
Day 22 Update: 192.5 Pounds
As of Day 22, I currently weigh 192.5 pounds. While this is an overall loss of 11.9 pounds since I started my journey, I’m aware that I need to pick up the pace to stay on track. To meet my goal, I need to be an additional 3.5 pounds lighter by this point.
The Potential Plateau Challenge
After my initial success, I didn’t want to fall into a common obstacle in weight loss: a plateau. Instead of letting my weight stabilize, which can be demotivating. I chose to beat hemeostasis by eating more often and more, yet still healthy foods) for 2 days. While I put on a couple of pounds, I (hopefully) avoided a plateau that could last weeks to a 3 day event to help keep my body guessing. We will see if it works in the next few days/weeks.
The Road Ahead
The journey to lose 39 pounds in 56 days is far from over, and I know there will be more challenges ahead. However, I remain committed to my goal and determined to make every day count. It’s essential to remember that weight loss is not just about the number on the scale but also about improving overall health and well-being.
I’m excited to see what the next 34 days of this journey will bring. While I’ve faced a few challenges so far, I’m confident that with the right mindset, dedication, and a willingness to adapt, I can continue making progress towards my goal of a healthier and happier me. Stay tuned for more updates on my journey, and remember that with determination and the right strategies, you can achieve your own weight loss goals too.
it’s cooling off a little in Cincinnati, so this weekend will be great for one of my fall favorites! Who else is going to try this one?
Chicken Chili Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast (boneless/skinless)
1 lb chicken thighs (boneless/skinless)
2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper
2 tsp cumin 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cayenne pepper 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped (Optional) 2 can (4 oz) of diced green chilis, drained 32 oz of chicken broth 12 oz cream cheese 1⁄2 cup heavy cream Optional Toppings: grated cheese, avocado, sour cream, or over easy eggs.
Directions:
Place chicken in crockpot.
Mix all seasonings together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the chicken.
Add onion and diced chilis on top of the chicken.
Pour chicken broth into the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Pull chicken out and pull apart with forks.
Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and add cream cheese and heavy cream and stir to combine.
Continue to cook on low for 15 minutes or so until the cheese and cream are melted and wellcombined.
If you are trying to get more organ meat in your diet, but haven’t acquired the taste for it. This great tasting recipe is for you! Something in the ingredients (maybe the cinnamon?) hides the liver taste almost completely. Even my kids loved them!
1 lb Ground Beef
1/4 lb Beef Liver finely chopped
2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
Optional: 1/2 cup Diced Onions
1/2 cup of RAO’s marinara (or your favorite low sugar/carb sauce)
Process
Preheat the oven to bake at 350.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine ground beef and beef liver.
Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Continue to mix with hands until meat is equally seasoned.
Mix in the diced onion.
Form meat mixture into balls, slightly larger than an ounce.
Place in a baking dish and bake meat balls for 25 minutes.
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