100 Days of Keto (Chow) Day 35
Everything is still going great, We’re going to be at a video shoot all day which means either: fast, or pack Keto Chow in HydroFlasks. We went for the latter option so we wouldn’t be fretting about food and can concentrate on the shoot instead. I’m guessing it’ll be similar to when we did the taste test: absolutely captivating for us, would be terribly boring for anyone else because it’s not “their baby” =)
We’ll be doing our Facebook Live tonight, though I’m not sure if we’ll be doing it in the car while driving back from the shoot or doing a really quick one DURING the shoot, or what – the schedule has it going until late this evening so… your guess is as good as mine.
On a happy note: all of the samples are done packaging except for the Eggnog and that’s running today. I’m not sure when we’ll be getting the truck loads of samples, it could be today, could be tomorrow, could be Thursday. If you’re subscribed to the Keto Chow email newsletter (it’s at the bottom of every page on our site) you’ll know just as soon as we have them ready.
When I arrived home after yoga last night, I said to my husband, “So… I have to try the Savory Chicken Soup tonight. On my last blog last week, I indicated that I was going to try it – and this is my last chance before I write another blog entry.” Yeeks! I just honestly did NOT want to try it. I had been avoiding it. I have read too many reviews, comments, and questions from people not liking it or struggling to add the right ingredients to make it taste better. That sounded like too much work and iffy results at best.
I handed my mug of hot soup to my husband and made him try it first. I was still super hesitant – and I was willing to give my honest opinion here. But he liked it! So I had to take it from him and try it myself. After just a couple of sips, I added one bouillon cube which made it taste just right. We both really liked it! For what it’s worth, we decided that the flavor is “like warm milk with a hint of chicken” and agreed that this warm/savory meal option is a game changer. At that point though, it was only water, soup mix, and bouillon – I hadn’t added any fat. As I sipped on it, I tried to imagine if I would like it better with some cream or butter next time. This time though, I was adding cheese! :) If Chris can have cheese in his soup, then – by golly – so can I! I measured out 28 g shredded sharp cheddar (because that’s how much my calorie allowance permitted) and dumped it in. I have to say it was almost heavenly. After having only cold/sweet meals three times a day this entire month, I finally had a warm/savory meal in my hands. It was so good!! I never thought I would say this, but – I will actually be buying a 21-meal “week” package of this flavor. And I am excited to try the two new soup flavors that are currently being tested!
Slow weight loss can be unbelievably discouraging. I have no patience for just about anything. Results are important to see when I am working hard at something. When I weighed over 200 pounds, I lost and gained the same 30 (sometimes 70) pounds over and over. The weight loss was usually relatively quick then compared to what I am encountering now. Looking at my average weight per week, I have lost a little more than 2 pounds this month. That is a bummer – but – it aligns with the facts: female, short, middle-aged, desk job, sedentary. So I have to accept it. If I want the scales to move faster, I have to decrease my calories or increase my activity level. Since I am not currently willing to do either of those things, I will stay the course and see where it leads me.
The DietBet Challenge has ended. I enjoyed interacting with some other participants in the “activity” area of the “game”. Thankfully, I met the 4% goal with official weigh-ins of 140.6 and 134.2 (6.4 lbs lost). I want my $10 back. :) Actually, I want my $20 back – I signed my husband up too! He hasn’t done his final weigh in yet though so time will tell on the other $10. I really hope everyone who joined the challenge meets their DietBet goal. I saw this morning that there are two upcoming keto challenges listed in the DietBet games, and I am seriously considering joining both of those.
