I don’t feel confident enough for a ‘before’ picture, but here are the important numbers for this reluctant journey.

• Age: 48
• Height: 5’10 1/2″
• Weight: 242 lbs
• Blood Pressure (on medication): 137/90
• Cholesterol: Bad, I’m on meds for it, but I honestly don’t know the numbers off the top of my head

Macros I’m shooting for:

• Carbs – 21 g
• Proteins – 104 g
• Fats – 130 g

Body Measurements:

• Bust: 49
• Chest: 42
• Waist: 44
• Hips: 49

Yesterday was the first day that I ate totally Keto. I didn’t die, obviously, and it wasn’t horrible. I skipped breakfast (errands), had a big salad for lunch (learned that cucumbers are now a thing in my past), and had buttered broiled London Broil with almond sauteed green beans for dinner. I didn’t hit my calories or my macros exactly, but it’s a start.

Today, I started off with a Peanut Butter Frosty, a recipe (below) I customized from one of the books I am working my way through. I’m gonig to get supplies today to make some of the fat bombs mentioned in the books as I have noticed that it is hard for me to get all the fats called for.

Peanut Butter Frosty

(serves one)

• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 scoop keto cocoa powder
• 1 scoop zero carb protein powder (vanilla)
• 1 scoop fruit and fiber powder by LivFit
• 2 tbsp ground flax seed
• 1 tbsp MCT oil
• Stevia liquid sweetener as desired – I made it with and without, both are fine
• Ice to fill

Blend all ingredients until smooth. I have a Ninja with the individual smoothie cups, so this works pretty well. The recipe comes out pretty thick, so I have to add ice for a second blend. You could also add some water to make it thin enough to drink. Right now I’m ok eating it with a spoon.