Keto Diet vs. Kitchen Renovation
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
If your kitchen suddenly went away for a few weeks – no refrigerator, range, dishwasher or sink – can you still eat keto? I’ll find out in T-minus six days. That’s when the demolition of our 35-year-old kitchen starts. With no refrigerator, range or sink for potentially a few weeks, it’s time to get creative when it comes to eating healthy. It isn’t uncommon for us to eat one meal a day a few days... Source ..read more
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Back to the Salt Mines and Setting Boundaries
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
I know, I haven’t posted in a while… My life went topsy turvy mid-January. That’s when I went back to work. And when I say “work,” I mean the 40+ hours a week type of work. That’s right: a decade after quitting my last job, I’m back working for The Man. I’m a remote worker for a start-up based on the west coast. A contractor at the moment, but with the possibility to join the company in a few... Source ..read more
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Surprise 3 Day Fast! Should I Shoot For 7 Days?
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
Water, bone broth, hot tea and coffee are my drinks of choice during this surprise fast! A few days ago, my husband suggested we do a three day fast. Fasting is easier when both of us are on the same schedule. I agreed, and our 72-hour fast starts started last night at 8:00 p.m. However, when my husband suggested the extended fast, my first thought was: “Why would we stop after getting over the... Source ..read more
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Starting My 2021 Ketogenic Garden
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
It’s gardening time! Sure it’s February, but I’m getting a jump on my spring and summer vegetable gardens. It’s early February. It’s 39 degrees outside, a winter storm is forecast for tomorrow, and I’m busy sowing seeds that will produce delicious ketogenic vegetables. Not outside. I’ve been busy starting seeds indoors for the last 2 weeks. In January, it was my spring onions, spinach, cabbage... Source ..read more
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February Challenge: Giving Up Alcohol For Ketosis
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
Starting today I’m giving up alcohol for a month. The one item in my diet that is really holding me back from reaching ketosis is wine. I do love the nectar of the gods, but if I’m trying to get healthy, it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make. The good news is the husband is joining me on my little prohibition challenge. We’ve noticed during the lock down we’re drinking more than normal and we’re... Source ..read more
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Sidelined by Knee Pain, Turning Focus to Keto Diet
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
I did everything right. I eased into my new workout routine slowly to avoid injury. Yet, my knee decided that it does not like 15-minute daily walks. Technically, it isn’t my knee causing the pain. It’s the iliotibial band (IT band), a flexible fascia that runs from the hip to the knee. I’ve felt this pain before. The band is rubbing inside my knee and is starting to swell. Shifting My Focus to... Source ..read more
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Setting A Daily Health Goal With My Morning Routine
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
I’m feeling like the day is running me instead of the other way around. I want to wake up and start the day in a way that serves me best. What I really need is a morning routine that doesn’t call for lounging in bed for 20 minutes. There’s actually some science around the importance of morning routines. When we wake up, our bodies get an energy spike in the mornings thanks to an increase in... Source ..read more
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Getting Back Into Low Carb Menu Planning
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
Menu planning always kept me on track with my health and fitness goals. Given my weight gain over the last few years, it’s clear that I made a huge mistake not sticking with this habit. Well, that changes this week! I just posted my first menu for 2021. Going forward, I plan to post my weekly menus here every Saturday morning. Thankfully it wasn’t that difficult to jump back into planning my meals. Source ..read more
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Swollen, Tender Ankle After Walk
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
Quick update on my 1st walk. A few hours after my post went live, my right ankle swelled, and I couldn’t put any weight on it. I treated it by following RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation — and by evening my ankle was fine. While I anticipated some discomfort after my walk, I didn’t expect my right leg — the good leg — to have the problem. This morning, after a few minutes of ankle circles... Source ..read more
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On The Road Again – My First Walk In Months
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by Dot2Trot
3y ago
I started the Mayo Clinic’s 12-week walking routine today. Sure it was 15 minutes, but it ended my 10 months as a couch potato. Sweet! I’m following the routine to ease back into walking. I know from experience injuries happen when you go from zero to 60. The routine is simple. The first week consists of a daily 15 minute walk: 5 minute warm up, 5 minute power walk, 5 minute cooldown. Source ..read more
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