The KETO thread

[Naches Sportsman]

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/keto-flu-symptoms

I definitely get it and it goes away. Don't push yourself with excersise  when starting backup or you'll probably get the symptoms. Usually dizziness, weakness and sore muscles for me.

[kellama2001]

Here's my favorite guac recipe. It's really easy to tweak to however you prefer it. I add extra avocado, lessen the tomato and then blend really smooth, but you could adjust it however you like it. Enjoy!

1-8 oz. Pkg Cream Cheese, softened
2 medium avocados, peeled, mashed
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp garlic salt
1/4 Tsp hot pepper sauce
1 cup chopped tomato

Combine softened cream cheese, avocado, onion, lemon juice and seasonings, mixing until well blended. Add tomato; mix lightly. Serve with veggies, cheese crisps or any desired keto friendly snack.

[KFhunter]

massive headache this morning, no idea if it's keto related or related to a bug, I'm a bit stuffed up too. 

sappin my mojo 

[banishd]

Heres is a simple onion dip recipe that is way too good.

In a non stick pot, sautee a chopped large onion or 2 medium onions until very soft, add 1 pkg of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayo and mix well over low heat. Add ground pepper and paprika to your taste preferences. Serve warm or cold, its just really good.

[northwesthunter84]

Day 6 and cruising.  My energy level has returned, felt drained the last couple days but today i woke up and felt great with none of the fog.  I forgot how good this felt, been off of Keto since elk season.

Fat Head Pizza Crust
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella.
3/4 cup almond flour.
2 tablespoons of cream cheese, cubed.
1 egg.

Pre heat oven to 425

Heat the mozzarella and cream cheese in the microwave until soft. 1 min then pulse for 30 sec until soft and you can mix it.
Add the flower and egg, mix until consistency is like dough.  I add different herbs so what ever you like at this point.

Use oil and parchment paper to roll out the dough on a baking sheet.

Bake at 425 for approximately 8 min.

Then add desired toppings and cook until it looks like a pizza.

Whole thing is like 20 minutes depending on toppings.

Chicken Carbonara

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (thighs)
¼ cup butter
½ med onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
½ package cream cheese (cut into cubes)
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
5 pieces of bacon (pre-cooked)
Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350.
Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray and place the chicken in the dish.
Place a medium saucepan on medium heat and melt butter in the pan.
Add the onion to the melted butter and carmelize until brown.
Add the garlic and brown it for a minute or two before adding the cream to the pan.
Mix for another minute or two until the cream mixture is hot, then add the cream cheese.
Stir until the cream cheese is melted before adding the parmesan cheese and salt.
Chop the bacon and add it to the mixture.
Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken and cook for 40 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.

[ruttnbuck]

Been on it about 2 months, but i think im more low carb then actual keto . I've  only lost about 8lbs but inches are dropping so I guess so far its  a win.  One of the things I like so far is I never have crazy cravings like I used too and my mood/ anxiety  has got much better.   Made a killer elk burger meatloaf tonight stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar and jalapenos that'll be dinner for the next few nights. 

[KFhunter]

I made bacon, parmesan, cod fillets. 

cooked the cod almost done, topped with my own bacon (already cooked) and a pile of parm, back in the oven on low broil until parm browned.

It was ok

[Timberstalker]

https://thatlowcarblife.com/lasagna-stuffed-chicken/

We made this lasagna stuffed chicken recently.  It was good.  The chicken needs to be thin, like half the thickness of a regular breast.

I did it in the oven and it turned out good.  I am going to smoke it next time to gain some different flavor.

I think it would be better with thighs and ok with Pork.

[C-Money]

Keto has been great. Fathers day 2018, wife & I posed for a photo...when we saw it, we did not recognize the people we were looking at. We started Keto soon after. I was 337lbs, now 292. 45lbs! I never thought I would be under 300 lbs again. Wife has done even better, dropping 57lbs. She looks amazing! I am playing hockey again, wearing clothes from 15 years ago, and just feeling great!

Chicken breast with red devil and ranch with a salad
Cheese shell enchiladas
Burger patty with salad
Tri tip & salad
Carls Jr is my choice for fast food, the avacado burger lettuce wrapped is awesome.
So many more ideas, to many to list.

[ribka]

Congrats!!

Keto has been great. Fathers day 2018, wife & I posed for a photo...when we saw it, we did not recognize the people we were looking at. We started Keto soon after. I was 337lbs, now 292. 45lbs! I never thought I would be under 300 lbs again. Wife has done even better, dropping 57lbs. She looks amazing! I am playing hockey again, wearing clothes from 15 years ago, and just feeling great!

Chicken breast with red devil and ranch with a salad
Cheese shell enchiladas
Burger patty with salad
Tri tip & salad
Carls Jr is my choice for fast food, the avacado burger lettuce wrapped is awesome.
So many more ideas, to many to list.

[kellama2001]

Great ideas, and congrats to you and your wife on your success @C-Money!

Last night I made stuffed green peppers, they were super filling and turned out awesome! I didn't really measure anything, but the approximate recipe is below:

4 large green bell peppers, washed and cored
1 8-oz. cream cheese
1 lb. Venison breakfast sausage (or whatever ground meat you want)
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Garlic powder to taste
Ses Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Pre-heat oven to 350. Line the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Place the hollowed out peppers upright in the baking dish (I had to shave the bottoms a little to make them stand upright).

Brown and drain the sausage in a skillet, then place in a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Spoon mixture evenly into each pepper, and bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown on the top.

Mine baked for an hour, but I'm using an RV propane oven right now, so yours might be different. Hope you enjoy!

[Timberstalker]

Nice pepper recipe.   
Thanks for sharing.

[KFhunter]

I finally getting past the hard part of starting Keto, where you want to shove everything in your face 

Now I can go 12-18 hours plus and not bother (or want) to cook anything.


cup of coffee in the morning with some heavy cream and out the door, be back dinner time!

[C-Money]

What a difference a year makes...2017 hunting season & 2018 season, I'm smaller and so are my deer!!

[kellama2001]

Nice pepper recipe.   
Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome 

I was wondering what tricks you guys have for eating out, either fast food or normal restaurant? I don't eat out much, but I want to be prepared when I do. Is it safest to just stick to salads?  I did see your suggestion for the Carl's jr. Burger @C-Money, thanks! Anybody else?