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Whole30 Chicken Soup (Chicken Pot Pie Soup)

Whole30 Chicken Soup (Chicken Pot Pie Soup) Do you have an InstantPot? If not, you’re going to want to run out and get one (I have this one) after you see this recipe, because it is my husband’s absolute favorite when it’s cold, he’s not feeling well, or is stressed. See to him, Chicken Soup means comfort. It’s what his mom gave him when he was sick growing up, and he’s kind of adopted it as his “I’m having a bad day” soup. Related: Visit the Soup Recipe Index Sometimes our men just need a little pick-me-up, don’t they? Even… Read More

The Best Keto Starbucks Drinks

The Best Keto Starbucks Drinks Let’s talk Keto Coffee! Sounds like a whole lotta fun, right? I am a self-proclaimed coffee addict. And honestly, I don’t even need my coffee to be great, I just need it to be caffeinated to help me keep up with my busy lifestyle. I’m sure ya’ll know what that’s like. As busy people, you know just how convenient Starbucks is. They’re in nearly every town, they have a pretty dang efficient drive-thru, and you can use the app to order, then walk in and pick up your order with no wait. The app, you… Read More

How To Use Exogenous Ketones

How To Drink Your Ketones for Weight Loss Exogenous Ketones were introduced in 2014, about the same time as I was recovering from having my daughter, and therefore very concerned about weight loss. But let’s back up for a bit, because if you’re here reading about Exogenous Ketones, and how to drink ketones for weight loss, let’s start at the beginning so you have a firm foundation to build if you do decided to take a ketone supplement for weight loss. What Are Ketones/Ketogenic Diet? First of all, Exogenous Ketones (we’ll get to exactly what those are in just a… Read More

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: