Baby weight. It has been a constant thing in my life for the past 11 years. I have 5 kids, things are umm… deflated. Let’s be real… dieting is NO FUN. The food struggle has been real. With each pregnancy I have held on to a little bit of weight, and at this point I’m just really ready to drop it! After my last son I tried the 21 day fix and let me tell you…. torture is the only word that really comes to mind regarding that diet. HELL. By the end of each day I would be standing in front of the cabinet wondering what I could eat. I’m really not here to bash any diet in particular but this one was a low point for me. If that was what dieting the right way looks like then let me just be wrong forever because it was not something I could have done for more then a couple of weeks. Even that was pushing it. On a scale of 1 to I’m going to punch someone if I don’t eat something soon, the 21 day fix is about a 20. So there’s that.
WELCOME…. the Ketogenic diet, or Keto for short. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just about eating steak and bacon. Yes, that is absolutely part of the diet if you like those foods. In short, it is a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet. Yes, you will see the people posting photos of #allthefat, but the diet does also contain a lot of other foods, with an emphasis on leafy greens and vegetables, high quality fats, and meats like beef, chicken, and fish. What I have found great about the diet is it is totally relatable to real life. I can actually go to functions and eat the food there without feeling like I’m dieting. I’m not carrying around measuring containers, worrying about putting too much dressing on my salad, or micro-managing calories. THERE ARE NO LITTLE STUPID TABLESPOON CUPS FOR DRESSING. Thank You God!
Don’t get me wrong, it still isn’t easy breaking addictions to sugar and low quality carbohydrates. Any time you are restricting food in any way there will be temptations and feelings of want. There are hard days when I want to just eat a thing of ice cream (I’ve done it). There are also awesome days when I step on the scale and see quick progress. It has kept me going thus far and in my first week I’ve gotten rid of 6 lbs! PROGRESS!! 🙂 🙂
I’m going to be putting together a little Keto Q & A section of the blog since I’ll be posting Keto friendly recipes for the foreseeable future. This will help anyone who comes here wondering what all the hype is about and answer some other questions regarding the ins and outs of the diet. First and foremost though, I’m a beginner here too and what I say is not coming from a doctor, nor is it gospel. So keep that in mind! I am also breastfeeding so my needs are a little bit different then your average person.
One thing that led me to creating this post was seeing others on the diet being hung up on eating the same thing over and over and over and over again. Like ME TOO ya’ll. I’ve been doing the same thing. So I decided to reach outside of my routine and create some different burger recipes to eat each week and mix things up a bit. Add a different seasoning and toppings and viola! A whole new meal.
*All macros have been calculated through the Keto Diet App.
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Cajun Bacon Bleu Cheese Burger
Season burger with cajun seasoning (or old bay), pink himalayan salt, and pepper. Top with bleu cheese crumbles and bacon.
MACROS:
- 4 oz. burger, 1 oz. bleu cheese, 1 slice bacon, 1 slice tomato, 14 baby carrots
Fat: 38 grams
Protein: 31 grams
Carbs: 8 grams
2. Queso Fresco Fiesta Burger
Season burger with cumin, chili powder, adobo seasoning, pink himalayan salt, and pepper. Top with queso fresco, avocado, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
MACROS:
- 4 oz. burger, 1 oz. queso fresco, 1/2 avocado, 2 Tbsp. sour cream, 1 tomato slice, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup organic spring mix
Fat: 48 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Carbs: 13 grams
3. Cheddar Bacon Avocado Ranch Burger
Season burger with garlic powder, onion salt, pink himalayan salt, and pepper. Top with cheddar, bacon, avocado, and ranch dressing.
MACROS:
- 4 oz. burger, 1 oz. cheddar cheese, 1 slice bacon, 1/2 avocado, 1 slice tomato, 2 Tbsp. ranch dressing, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup organic spring mix
Fat: 65 grams
Protein: 34 grams
Carbs: 15 grams
4. Bacon Provolone Mushroom Burger
Season burger with garlic powder, onion salt, pink himalayan salt, and pepper. Top with melted provolone cheese, mushrooms, and bacon.
MACROS:
- 4 oz. burger, 1 slice provolone cheese, 1/2 cup mushrooms, 1 slice bacon, 1 slice tomato, 14 baby carrots, 1 cup organic spring mix
Fat: 32 grams
Protein: 32 grams
Carbs: 10 grams
5. Pepperoni and Parmesan Burger
Season burger with garlic powder, onion salt, Italian seasoning, pink himalayan salt, and pepper. Top with pepperoni and shaved parmesan/romano cheese blend.
MACROS:
- 4 oz. burger, 1 oz. pepperoni, 2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese, 1 tomato slice, 14 baby carrots, 1 cup organic spring mix
Fat: 32 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Carbs: 9 grams
