tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76754757364913153092011-08-01T11:05:02.597-06:00Travel with me on my lowcarb journey, from the beginning. Along the way, I will share my lowcarb diet tips, recipes, product reviews, restaurant reviews and hopefully much more.Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-88695327394003944942010-02-12T15:03:00.000-07:002010-02-12T15:03:20.878-07:00

I have some projects that I'm going to be working on in my free time for a bit, and I'm just not sure I'll have much time to devote here.  I will continue to try to post any good low carb recipes I come up with, but I probably will not be posting too often.  When I feel like I can speak about what I'm working on, I will (though it's not low-carb related).

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-63811123056738207182010-02-05T06:06:00.002-07:002010-02-05T20:41:06.251-07:00

If you've read my profile, you know that it states I'm an avid computer gamer.  Well, that's what's been keeping me occupied the last week or so.  The new Star Trek Online game just launched, and I've been extremely busy with that.  My better half and I run a gaming guild, so we've kept busy recruiting new members and starting the game.  I expect to be done with the launch madness this weekend

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-1759945693965165382010-01-24T11:03:00.002-07:002010-01-28T06:07:50.212-07:00

This is a variation on the quiche I made last week  It's a little bit heartier and more of a lunch quiche than breakfast quiche.  I was pretty happy with how it turned out. Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche 4 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb hamburger 8 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded salt & pepper to taste 1) Preheat oven to 425.  Spray down a 9

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-21506616778921461932010-01-17T09:49:00.000-07:002010-01-17T09:49:55.856-07:00

This was a fairly simple quiche that I put together for breakfast.  Most quiches are easy enough to convert to low-carb--just make it without the crust.  You can adapt this recipe fairly easily, swapping out different meat, veggies and cheeses, as long as you keep the egg/cream/cheese proportions the same.  This allows the quiche to remain somewhat moist and still bind nicely. Low Carb Ham &

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-23914199462748655842010-01-09T14:45:00.000-07:002010-01-09T14:45:18.860-07:00

Well, I finally got off my lazy holiday butt and hopped back on my Wii today.  The frisky little balance board told me it'd been 38 days since he'd last seen me--ouch!  It's amazing how quickly you can break a good habit.  In my defense, I have played some other Wii games since, such as tennis, which gives you a decent workout.  I wasn't completely sedentary...just mostly. What did 38 days off

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-58353962831058141442010-01-08T12:36:00.000-07:002010-01-08T12:36:54.458-07:00

Better Half was craving shepherd's pie last weekend, so I decided to make two versions: his normal high-carb version and a low-carb version for myself.  The obvious answer to transforming this into low-carb fare is to use fauxtatoes in place of the mashed potatoes and substitute some green veggies for the corn/peas/carrots combo seen in traditional shepherd's pies.  Many probably use green beans,

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-43993871290682810292010-01-05T07:42:00.000-07:002010-01-05T07:42:37.141-07:00

It's that time of year.  People are full of regrets and vow to restart their diets and stick with them this time!  I expect many people are relaunching their low-carb diet plans, going back to induction.  I'm no exception.  While I didn't completely lose it over the holidays, I definitely indulged a bit too often and completely stalled my weight loss.  I'm not necessarily 'restarting Atkin's

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-85219235066003687952009-12-28T14:44:00.000-07:002009-12-28T14:44:53.986-07:00

Just wanted to drop a line to everyone who reads this.  I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays!  I have not been completely diligent with my diet, but I have not dived off the deep end either.  My main goal is to get to January 1st without gaining any of my lost weight back then to hit it hard again.  So please be patient with me, and I promise to have more recipes posted soon!

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-69826527843415447192009-12-19T09:23:00.000-07:002009-12-19T09:23:48.632-07:00

I have no idea how this recipe holds up to a truly authentic recipe, since the only Italian wedding soup I'd ever eaten came out of a can.  I've been craving soup lately with the cold temperatures and needed a change from clam chowder (though I still love that recipe).  I whipped this up last weekend and was very pleased with the results. Italian Wedding Soup For the meatballs: 1 lb sweet

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-48492231783080787502009-12-08T06:15:00.000-07:002009-12-08T06:15:56.423-07:00

Nothing terribly new to report.  I didn't lose any weight and didn't gain any weight, though I lost another inch in my waist, so that's good!  Work is busy, as is usual this time of year.  I've never quite understood why companies schedule massive deadlines at year end when everyone is in a merry, want to goof-off, holiday mode.  Not to mention that our vacation days don't carry over, so most

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-17864017933226811142009-12-04T06:01:00.001-07:002009-12-04T14:45:02.095-07:00

This is my list of the strangest places I've found high fructose corn syrup. 1) Horseradish!  I literally could not find a jar of horseradish at my grocery store that did not contain it.  What the heck?? 2) "Authentic" braunschweiger.  Again, all brands at my grocer had it.  Doesn't seem very authentic, does it? 3) The seafood spice rub I mentioned in a previous post (I can't remember the brand

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-9056809083470766542009-11-29T05:44:00.001-07:002009-11-29T05:48:24.557-07:00

How did everyone else fare at Thanksgiving dinner? I didn't do too badly, though I make such good stuffing that I did indulge in a small serving of it.  Otherwise, I stuck to low-carb. Here's what I made: --Turkey, rubbed all over (under skin and on top) with sage butter (mixed finely chopped sage with softened butter).  I stuffed the cavity with pieces of lemon to infuse the turkey with some

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-584983182870157712009-11-24T17:35:00.000-07:002009-11-24T17:35:00.891-07:00

Well, I think I've finally recovered from my latest sinus infection.  I still blame Januvia for making it worse.  I'm going to try to see a sinus specialist after the new year, because horrible sinuses are something I've been dealing with my entire life, and I'm pretty tired of it.  I've tried everything under the sun: allergy medicine, nasal steroids, sinus irrigation (I have one of those

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-51955264458152249632009-11-10T06:07:00.001-07:002009-11-10T06:07:21.740-07:00

This week, I'm down a couple more pounds, for a grand total of 19 lbs so far!  On top of that, I think I've lost about 4 inches around my waist.  Nobody has particularly noticed yet though. My a1c was 6.9.  Still waaaaay too high for my taste.  My doctor was happy with it of course, saying 'it's not bad.'  I'm going to switch to a dose of time release metformin before bed to see if that helps my

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-61772896597424783582009-11-02T06:20:00.000-07:002009-11-02T06:20:19.901-07:00

My weight was jumping up and down like crazy all week.  Today, my weight was down 1 lb from last week, so weight-wise I'm moving in the right direction.  I have a pair of jean shorts that I'm using as my first pair of 'test clothes' that I couldn't even zip when I first started this journey.  Now, I can actually button them!  They're extremely tight and uncomfortable, but I'm happy with the

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-41959317678244626722009-10-27T22:42:00.000-06:002009-10-27T22:42:21.179-06:00

I've decided that my scale is conspiring against me.  You see, all week my numbers were way down.  Last Thursday I was down 5 lbs.  Then comes "official" weigh in day, and my weight jumps back up.  I believe I heard my scale maliciously giggling as I stepped upon it. So, only a 1 lb official loss this week.  I'm actually feeling really bloated and rather ill today, so that might have something

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-53590911530031381232009-10-24T19:11:00.001-06:002009-10-24T19:15:17.523-06:00

We bought a Wii last night, and I've been pretty much enamored with it ever since.  Of course, I bought the Wii Fit Plus with the balance board, as a main goal of the purchase was to get my rear in gear as far as exercising goes.  I've had 3 back surgeries in the past 10 years, and my last bout of physical therapy included a lot of work with a balance board.  My therapist said that the very act

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-82814856905568680702009-10-21T19:04:00.001-06:002009-10-27T15:09:15.812-06:00

Nothing too thrilling to report this week.  I didn't lose any weight, didn't gain any weight.  I've had a bit of a cold and my blood sugars have been a little demented, higher after some meals then rebounding to near hypoglycemic levels (70s). I did make an excellent Asian inspired peanut butter beef stir fry and also made some pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes.  I'll try to get the recipes up some

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-58925707202954913852009-10-16T06:21:00.000-06:002009-10-16T06:21:52.175-06:00

Be careful of pants that no longer fit and want to slide down to your ankles while walking in public! Okay, it wasn't quite that bad, but I had to keep tugging my pants back up while walking to lunch the other day.  When I got home, I finally became brave enough to pull out the pants in my closet that are a size lower, and lo and behold they fit!  And they fit nicely, not tight or anything, even

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-34778631802024534922009-10-13T18:30:00.002-06:002009-10-29T09:08:35.281-06:00

I think my mom came up with this recipe because she had a bunch of mushrooms she needed to use before they went bad.  This probably isn't her exact recipe but is fairly close (I lost the email she sent with the recipe when my computer died).  My mom and I are not very good at measuring when we come up with recipes.  We generally throw in a little of this, a bunch of that, a smidge of this, etc.

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-87822052543351798102009-10-12T18:54:00.001-06:002009-10-12T19:40:13.028-06:00

I can't believe it's been 2 months since I really decided to take control of my health again.  I've had a few slips along the way, but nothing disastrous that I couldn't recover from.  I've learned so much that in many ways I feel completely overwhelmed.  I went from believing that taking insulin meant that I was doomed and my life would be over to seriously considering asking my doctor to start

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-71395885727369058872009-10-07T15:31:00.000-06:002009-10-07T15:31:20.465-06:00

I apologize for the belated week 7 results.  Both of my main computers are down right now due to hard drive failures (strange that both pcs have the same problem at the same time--I think it's gremlins or I'm emanating a weird electromagnetic field of some sort).  I also had jury duty this week so was in court the last 3 days.  Thankfully, the courthouse had a decent salad bar, so I was able to

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-18639164433885201112009-10-03T09:08:00.001-06:002009-10-03T09:10:06.791-06:00

For those who have asked how the egg protein powder is working out with the Eades' 6 Week Cure Diet:  It is working wonderfully! I am not having any big blood sugar spikes from the shakes at all.  In fact, I actually entered 'hypo' range yesterday with a reading of 70!  This was my reading right before eating lunch, so I didn't have to worry about it dropping too low right then, but it's

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-20113247915016979102009-10-03T08:34:00.004-06:002009-10-03T08:37:32.886-06:00

I was craving chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe.  It's nothing extraordinary and others have probably come up with similar recipes.  However, they turned out pretty good, were very filling and satisfied my craving. Low Carb Chicken Nuggets 1 package chicken tenders (approx 1 lb) 2 eggs 1 cup almond flour (I used Bob's Redmill) 3 tbs herbs and spices (I used a garlic & onion blend) 1)

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-81541270632166783192009-09-30T19:02:00.001-06:002009-10-03T09:10:42.471-06:00

My blood sugar has been acting like a Mexican jumping bean the last few days.  Yesterday, I tried another Eades' shake with nothing but the whey protein powder, ice, water and cream.  Once again, my blood sugar skyrocketed after consumption.  It stayed high for 2 hours then dropped drastically the next hour and was back to 95 before lunch.  It stayed fairly level until just before bedtime and

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-15245108393860409462009-09-30T18:39:00.003-06:002009-10-03T08:58:34.659-06:00

This is a de-carbed version of a traditional "Mom's Meatloaf."  It is pretty similar to the meatloaf that my mom used to make, with a few changes.  I always cook meatloaf in the crock pot, mainly because it's easier for me with my work schedule.  If you want to go that route, the best thing to do is to make a couple of  tinfoil "handles" to facilitate lifting the meatloaf out of the crock at the

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-47739413795650878102009-09-28T18:09:00.002-06:002009-10-03T09:12:41.964-06:00

Another week has passed.  I only lost 1 lb this week.  I'm somewhat frustrated with my lack of progress, though I know I shouldn't be.  After all, 11 lbs in 6 weeks is still a decent rate of loss. My blood sugar was pretty flat all week.  My morning numbers have come down but my numbers throughout the day were up a bit (not above 140 though).  I think part of it is that my mouth is still healing

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-25562453772356417292009-09-23T19:19:00.001-06:002009-09-23T19:20:21.915-06:00

This is a pretty easy recipe I threw together that I like to serve as a side dish.  I usually only eat 2 at a time because they are very rich and filling. Low Carb Stuffed Mushrooms 8 average size button mushrooms (the 8 oz packages usually have 8 mushrooms) 3 slices bacon 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped (this worked out to be about 1 oz of onion) 3 oz cream cheese (I used the garden vegetable

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-45301826975619981102009-09-21T06:08:00.001-06:002009-09-24T06:23:17.782-06:00

Well, no weight loss this week.  I seem to be in the pattern of one week of loss, one week of nothing, which I suppose I can live with if it remains that way.  I'm considering starting the Eades' "6 Week Cure" diet just to see if it prods my weight loss along a little better.  Obviously, I have enough weight to lose that it's not going to happen in 6 weeks, but they give advice on how to cycle

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-59634514377700554422009-09-16T14:10:00.000-06:002009-09-16T14:10:47.617-06:00

I'm recovering from the bone graft I had done yesterday.  It wasn't too horrible, but I'm still in a bit of pain.  They told me to eat ice cream and milk shakes all day since I couldn't eat anything crunchy or warm.  Of course, I completely ignored them.  I subsisted all day yesterday on deviled eggs and ice water (since the eggs were soft enough and cold enough not to cause an issue).  I ate a

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-62032731742354181892009-09-14T19:40:00.001-06:002009-09-16T14:11:33.108-06:00

Do you ever just have one of those days where you feel like everything is falling apart?  Today is one of those for me.  On the positive side, I lost 3 lbs this week!  On the unpleasant side... Well, I have a cavity... And a failing root canal...  And I'm having a bone graft done on my lower jaw tomorrow so that I can keep my teeth.  My dentist is convinced I have sleep apnea, and since Better

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-90714225464711096752009-09-09T19:11:00.001-06:002009-09-09T19:12:49.044-06:00

Sorry for the delay in posting my week 3 results.  Better Half and I started playing the new MMO Champions Online and have been pretty busy with the shiny new game. :)  No weight loss this week (boo), but my blood sugar is improving so drastically that I'm remaining positive.  I had one cheat (boo again).  In a fit of pure laziness, I dashed across the street to McDonalds for lunch on Sunday. 

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-24489704646556384432009-09-05T09:40:00.001-06:002009-09-05T09:42:55.206-06:00

That last few days, I swear my meter was taunting me.  I was happy with my readings, but I was looking for numbers below 100.  I was getting numbers like 100, 101, 103, etc.  FINALLY, I got a reading of 90!  Woo hoo!  This was my 'before lunch" number yesterday.  Let's see if my low carb lifestyle rewards me with continued good numbers.

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-20072009563296461432009-09-04T12:11:00.000-06:002009-09-04T12:11:55.561-06:00

Well, I'm ecstatic to have gotten two morning blood sugar readings below 140 in a row!  Both of the previous nights, I ate a spoonful of peanut butter before going to bed.  I don't know if that actually made the difference or if it was a coincidence, but we will see. I also forgot to take my night time medicine last night (I'm usually really good about it, but fell asleep watching TV), so I was

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-6180123824483122712009-09-03T17:32:00.002-06:002009-09-03T17:38:20.440-06:00

I whipped up some induction friendly crab cakes last night.  I was experimenting a bit, but these turned out really great.  Better Half even gobbled them up, not even realizing they were low-carb. :) For crab cakes, stay away from the imitation crab.  It can be full of carbs (texturizing ingredients)!  I usually get my lump crab meat from Wal-Mart in the refrigerated seafood section.  My

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-69632222034660997162009-08-31T19:11:00.002-06:002009-09-03T17:36:08.551-06:00

Not much changed on the weight front this week.  I lost 1 lb, for a total of 7 lbs over two weeks.  I wasn't watching calories as carefully as I should have been, and I know I had a few days that were pretty high (darn salad dressing).  Still, 7 lbs in two weeks is really something to be happy about. Blood sugar wise, my numbers are continuing to improve.  I still haven't gotten a number under

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-85229476676021180162009-08-29T07:59:00.003-06:002009-09-03T17:38:02.194-06:00

I never really thought of my deviled eggs as anything special or noteworthy, but they are one thing that are requested frequently when I'm asked to bring something to a gathering.  When I make them for the two of us at home, Better Half gobbles them up so quickly that I generally only get one or two before they are gone.  I'd make them more often if I didn't have to peel the darn hard boiled eggs

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-27497655186732528332009-08-27T11:39:00.001-06:002009-08-27T19:07:09.985-06:00

Why do people insist on trying to sabotage your dieting efforts?  I just had a coworker attempt to shove a doughnut down my throat.  It took me about 5 minutes of insisting that there was no way I was going to eat it for him to give up.  This makes no sense.  First, he KNOWS I am diabetic.  Second, he can obviously see how fat I am, and a doughnut is definitely something I do not need.  So why do

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-13274921551977655222009-08-26T18:27:00.005-06:002009-09-03T17:37:06.359-06:00

Since eggs are a low carb staple, and I've been making many hard-boiled eggs for salads and deviled eggs lately, I thought I would post my 'recipe' for making a perfect hard-boiled egg in Denver.  I am sure that if you followed these instructions at a lower altitude, you would end up with a nasty overcooked egg.  However, these turn out perfect here--the whites are firm but not rubbery, the

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-74693686758285401912009-08-25T06:33:00.003-06:002009-09-03T17:34:57.055-06:00

I survived week 1 of induction! After one week, I've lost 6 lbs.  More importantly, my blood sugar is definitely improving.  It is still far too high, but I'm not hitting any numbers over 200 anymore.  My averages for the week were: Day 1: 170, highest 214, lowest 140 Day 2: 156, highest 200, lowest 117 Day 3: 150, highest 194, lowest 116 Day 4: 135, highest 150, lowest 117 Day 5: 145, highest

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-11740662835830075952009-08-23T18:17:00.000-06:002009-08-23T18:17:36.017-06:00

Well, I wanted to put on the record where I'm starting, number-wise. Lipids: Cholesterol: 215 Triglycerides: 331 HDL: 29 LDL: 120 CHOL/HDL Ratio: 7.4 Sugars: Hemoglobin A1C: 7.6 Mean Plasma Glucose: 193 Fasting Glucose: 134 Lbs to lose to goal weight: 105 I'll be having these tests done again at the doctor's office after 3 months on the Atkin's diet, and I expect to see a dramatic improvement

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-54109139571514034192009-08-23T08:23:00.007-06:002009-08-23T09:22:11.689-06:00

I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome about 10 years ago, when I was having some "female" issues. At that time, information about the syndrome was scarce, and doctors hadn't really made the connection between insulin resistance, type II diabetes and pcos. I was basically told that it would be more difficult for me to get pregnant and to take the pill to regulate my menstrual cycles,

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-40556406835640743412009-08-22T21:45:00.008-06:002009-09-03T17:36:28.886-06:00

This recipe was born in my household when my Better Half informed me that it was tradition in his household to eat sauerkraut and porkchops for New Year's. Apparently, eating this will ensure good luck for the upcoming year. I have always loved sauerkraut so had no qualms about trying it for myself. The other strange addition to BH's sauerkraut was butter. Butter? It sounded odd, but I'm willing

Risharahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03881476755202131659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675475736491315309.post-58153230876063423472009-08-20T17:49:00.004-06:002009-09-03T17:35:17.984-06:00

I've been trying to figure out how to begin this blog for a while. Starting with my story seemed too much for an introduction. Explaining why carbs do indeed suck will probably consume more than a single post. I finally decided on sharing the reasons why I'm moving to a low carb lifestyle and why I'm going to blog about it. Why low carb? First and foremost, I want to be healthy. I want to kick

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