in the throws of a carb-craving freakout
Well, not exactly a freak-out, but I'm getting a little antsy. I started a ketogenic diet today (20 grams of carbs a day or less) and am currently suffering from a slight headache. Albeit, it is only slight, but this is coming from the girl who suffers from headaches only after having consumed copious amounts of alcohol. Yah know what's ironic about this whole predicament? My main plan of attack for the current headache that I'm suffering from: vodka.
For the last two hours I've been frantically trying to keep my mind occupied so as not to think about cake and cookies and all the delicious bread-like substances that are not allowed on a low-carb diet - and then it dawned on me, what do I love just as much as cake but just happens to be carb free? Yeah, vodka.
The boyfriend would roll his eyes if I told him my plan, but I'm fairly certain this puppy of mine would love a walk and whats the harm in combining a dog walk with a walk to the liquor store, right?
Also, you (ha, thats funny imagining that someone else is actually reading this besides me) will probably hear me talk more about this diet I'm on, especially as I go through the initial sugar-detox, during which time I'm sure to be pouty and generally whiny regarding, well, everything. But if all goes as planned, this bottle of vodka will help to get me through the tragic first couple of days.
Maybe I should post pictures of how I make my vodka drink to make this more interactive for you? Meh, that sounds silly . . . we'll just see how drunk I get.
The boyfriend would roll his eyes if I told him my plan, but I'm fairly certain this puppy of mine would love a walk and whats the harm in combining a dog walk with a walk to the liquor store, right?
Also, you (ha, thats funny imagining that someone else is actually reading this besides me) will probably hear me talk more about this diet I'm on, especially as I go through the initial sugar-detox, during which time I'm sure to be pouty and generally whiny regarding, well, everything. But if all goes as planned, this bottle of vodka will help to get me through the tragic first couple of days.
Maybe I should post pictures of how I make my vodka drink to make this more interactive for you? Meh, that sounds silly . . . we'll just see how drunk I get.
The first day is never easy. Just knowing that you are about to embark on a long journey void of sugars makes the desire for sugars that much more intense. The important thing to remember, especially during the first few days, is that while you can't have delicious sweets and carbs while on this diet, you can have delicious meats, cheeses and ALCOHOLS!
During the first week, its a good idea to have your fridge stocked with your favorite fatty meats and fancy cheeses to help keep you motivated and on-track. If you're a drinker, its probably not a bad idea to keep some dry white wine (sauvignon blanc has about 5 grams of carbs per 8 oz glass) or hard alcohols in your fridge as a reward for sticking to the diet. Just remember, whatever you use for a mixer should be carb-free as well. Soda makes a great mixer, as does water. If you really need something sweet to make your drink palatable, I would suggest Kellog's protein mix that has only 1 gram of net carbs per packet and tastes delicious!
During the first week, its a good idea to have your fridge stocked with your favorite fatty meats and fancy cheeses to help keep you motivated and on-track. If you're a drinker, its probably not a bad idea to keep some dry white wine (sauvignon blanc has about 5 grams of carbs per 8 oz glass) or hard alcohols in your fridge as a reward for sticking to the diet. Just remember, whatever you use for a mixer should be carb-free as well. Soda makes a great mixer, as does water. If you really need something sweet to make your drink palatable, I would suggest Kellog's protein mix that has only 1 gram of net carbs per packet and tastes delicious!
If you're really craving sweets, you can always try using sugar alternatives such as splenda and stevia. But remember these substitutes are usually expensive and I would caution against buying too much of any keto-friendly alternatives before you know for sure whether you like the outcome they create. Additionally, some people claim that artificial sweeteners can cause progress to stall if consumed regularly.
Personally, I have found that Homemade Egg Nog always does the trick in satisfying any cravings I have during the first few days. Not only is it filling and slightly sweet, but its also inexpensive and takes only a matter of minutes to whip up.
Homemade Egg Nog Recipe:
- 6 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup splenda
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Put all ingredients into a blender or mixer and whip until all ingredients are incorporated. You can add more or less splenda, nutmeg and cinnamon as you desire.
Here is the final breakdown of what I ate my first day of Keto:
Breakfast:
- Coffee with cream
- 3 sausage patties
- 2 eggs fried in 1/2 a tablespoon of butter
Lunch:
- Chicken and Veggie Alfredo (recipe to come on a future post)
Dinner:
- 1 5 oz chicken breast roasted with olive oil and served topped with salsa, cheddar cheese and a cream cheese/sour cream blend (recipe also to come)
Snacks:
- 2 Double Vodka sodas mixed with 1 packet of sugar-free raspberry lemonade mix.
Day 1 Consumption Break-Down
Total calories consumed: 2398
Fat consumed: 151 grams
Protein consumed: 116 grams
Carbs consumed: 14 grams
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