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Maple Pecan Pancakes (THM:S, Ketogenic, Low Carb, Grain Free)

Maple Pecan Almond Flour Pancakes – Keto, THM:S, Low Carb Are your taste buds ready for Maple Pecan Almond Flour Pancakes (Keto, THM:S, Low Carb, Sugar Free)? Your entire family will LOVE these and they’re easy to whip up in the morning! We have been working really hard on our macros lately. I’m talking tracking apps, measuring our food, and even keeping track of our heart rates during workouts to keep an accurate count of our calories in and out. I agree, it’s a bit excessive. But, the hubs and I’s weight and measurements have been stalled for a few… Read More

How To Calculate Macros for Keto (Plus, a Keto Macro Calculator)

How To Calculate Macros for Keto So you’re interested in Keto? Often, there is so much confusion surrounding Macros and how to calculate Keto Macros. Today, I’m going to answer all your Keto Macro questions, including the one I get more frequently: “How many calories should I eat on Keto?” What is a Ketogenic Diet? A Ketogenic Diet, also know as the Keto Diet, is a very high fat, very low carb, moderate protein diet that is very popular because it can cause you to lose body fat very fast, and study after study after study has linked Keto with… Read More

InstantPot Whole30 Sloppy Joes

InstantPot Whole30 Sloppy Joes I grew up Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs, and Goulash. My mom was a frugal meal planner, and that means that at least once a week, we would have one of these meals. Growing up I thought everyone ate sloppy joes – weird name for a sandwich, right? – but as it turns out, they didn’t. Still, if you grew upon sloppy joes, then they probably signal comfort food to your brain, like me! There’s just something about the sweet and spicy flavor, the fat, and how easy they are to throw together that makes them a… Read More

7 Signs You Are In Ketosis

7 Signs You Are In Ketosis The Ketogenic Diet (also known as “keto”) has been all over social media. You’ve probably seen ripped fitness models claiming that Keto gave them their physique, and the even more inspiration stories of normal people like you and me, who lost weight and reclaimed their lives through this diet called Keto. If you’re not sure what the Ketogenic Diet is, head on over to What is a Keto Diet? (Ketogenic Diet 101). Over there I’ve detailed what exactly Keto is and isn’t, given you meal plans, snacks, and answered all of your questions about… Read More

How To Get Rid of Keto Flu

How To Get Rid of Keto Flu You’re unbelievably tired, have crazy intense nausea, and a headache. You just started a Ketogenic Diet, and you’d bet your right arm that this new diet is making you feel this awful. Removing carbohydrates from your diet rapidly, like with a Ketogenic, Low Carb, or Paleo Diet, may very well be the reason that you feel like you legitimately have the flu, and that’s why it’s called Keto Flu. Ready to learn how to get rid of Keto Flu? Read on for my best tips:

Whole30 Chili

InstantPot Whole30 Chili Recipe Hey ya’ll! Can we talk about how amazing fall weather is? I am a summer girl, until summer turns too hot, and then I find myself wishing for the changing leaves, scarves, boots, and warm drinks! Soups are a favorite of mine too! Ever since getting my InstantPot I’ve been looking forward to soup weather. Whether you make soups in the InstantPot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove, I’m sure you’ve been looking forward to cool weather so you can make soup again too. Related: 7 Leggings Every Fit Girl Has on Her Christmas List The… Read More

September 2017 Blog Traffic & Income Report

Hi There! Gretchen here, checking in with September’s Blog Traffic & Income from Fit Mom Journey. In this post, we’ll look at 3 things: September’s Traffic Breakdown September’s Income & Expense Breakdown September’s Takeaways: Updating blog posts and making meaningful changes

What is a Keto Diet? (The Ketogenic Diet 101)

What is a Keto Diet? (The Ketogenic Diet 101) The Ketogenic Diet (also known as Keto) has gone mainstream, leaving many people (including me!) asking: What is a Keto Diet? After all, you’re seeing ripped bodybuilders, figure competitors, and even normal men and women who just lead busy lives shed massive amounts of weight through this things called Keto. What is it? Why do it? Is it sustainable? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? These, and many more questions, I’m going to answer in this article, so if you’re asking “what is a keto… Read More