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Low-Carb Daily Diet, Revisited

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#1 ·
For the reasons stated in my last post in"The lower-fat experiment", I am rekindling a low-carb daily diet thread. All are invited to join.

Wednesday, July 6:

5:34 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 90
Breakfast: avocado, TJ's spicy Italian chicken sausage, Southern greens blend, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt, coffee
8:21 AM: 101

11:20 AM (before lunch): 91
Lunch: QuestBar (s'mores), TJ's handful dry roasted almonds, 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate
12:42 PM: 105
1:32 PM: 101

4:14 PM (before snack): 80
Snack: Kind bar (dark chocolate/nuts/sea salt)

6:29 PM (before dinner): 83
Dinner: salad (lettuce greens, rotisserie chicken, 1/2 oz. pepperoni slices, maybe 1 oz. cheese, basil pesto); low-carb chocolate ice cream; 3 tbsp TJ's crunch peanut butter with chia and flaxseed
8:31 PM: 88

Then snack: 2 oz. cinnamon vodka

Average for the day: 92

Macronutrients: 109 grams carbs (54 grams fiber), 158 grams fat, 118 grams protein

Calories: 2,320
 
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#3 ·
Sure. It lowered my LDL by about 70 points. (I knew that it would--within months after adding cheese to my diet back in spring, 2008, my LDL had increased by even more than that.)
 
#6 ·
Thursday, July 7:


5:37 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 97
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer Select Organic turkey dog, Southern greens blend, Carbmaster cinnamon roll yogurt, coffee
9:24 AM: 84

12:46 PM (before lunch): 86
Lunch: 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate, Seasons boneless, skinless sardines in olive oil, Kind bar (maple glazed pecan/sea salt)
2:41 PM: 85


Snack: QuestBar (mint chocolate chunk)


6:33 PM (before dinner): 79
Dinner: omelet (ground turkey sauteed with brocolli, mushrooms, and onions) over mixed greens, pesto sauce; low carb chocolae ice cream; 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet chocolate; 1/4 cup mixed nuts
8:38 PM: 82

10:13 PM: 86

Average for the day: 86


Macronutrients: 103 grams carbs (48 grams fiber), 163 grams fat, 108 grams protein


Calories: 2,197
 
#7 ·
Friday, July 9:

4:53 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 95
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer turkey dog, Southern greens blend, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
8:42 AM: 98

10:25 AM (snack): Kind bar (dark chocolate/nuts/sea salt)

12:05 PM (before lunch): 98
Lunch: can Seasons boneless, skinless sardines in olive olive, 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate, QuestBar (s’mores)
2:59 PM: 94

3:20 PM (snack): Tj’s handful dry roasted almonds, Kirkland protein bar (brownie chocolate chunk)

5:48 PM (before dinner): l93
Dinner: salmon patty, wasabi mayo, lettuce greens, sliced tomato, onion; low-carb raspberry ice cream, 7 Tasso’s mammoth olives, 2 oz. cinnamon vodka
8:19 PM: 80

Average for the day: 93

Macronutrients: 126 grams carbs (63 grams fiber), 146 grams fat, 101 grams protein

Calories: 2,159
 
#8 ·
Saturday, July 9:

5:32 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 92
Breakfast: 2 Oscar Mayer selects turkey dogs, 1 oz. Trader Joe’s raw Brazil nuts; TJ’s fresh kale, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt, coffee [avocados not ripe]
9:11 AM: 98

11:29 AM (before lunch): 85
Lunch: Kirkland protein bar (chocolate brownie), TJ’s Andouille sausage, 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate, 1 tbsp TJ’s crunchy peanut butter with chia and flaxseed , 2 oz. cinnamon vodka
1:36 PM: 93

Mid afternoon snack: 0.75 oz. cinnamon vodka, 1 oz. Bacardi 151 proof rum

6:09 PM (before dinner): 72
Dinner: grilled Louisiana hot; 3 oz. ground turkey with a little onion, in a baked squash “boat”; 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet chocolate; 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate
8:23 PM: 84

10:46 PM: 78

Average for the day: 86

Macronutrients: 66 grams carbs (34 grams fiber), 153 grams fat, 100 grams protein

Calories: 2,378
 
#9 ·
Sunday, July 10:

1:36 AM (middle of the night): 79

5:34 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 79
Breakfast: avocado, TJ’s Andouille chicken sausage, kale, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt, coffee
8:19 AM: 94

12:52 PM (before lunch): 90
Lunch: cheese omelet (1 oz. cheese), 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet baking chocolate, 4 tbsp TJ’s crunchy peanut butter with chia and flaxseed
4:04 PM: 96

6:13 PM (before dinner): 84
Dinner: grilled lamb shoulder, low-carb raspberry ice cream, 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate
8:15 PM: 96

10-ish (snack): 1/4 cup mixed nuts

Average for the day: 88

Macronutrients: 67 grams carbs (29 grams fiber), 146 grams fat, 119 grams protein

Calories: 2,026
 
#10 ·
Monday, July 11:

5:41 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 95
Breakfast: avocado, TJ's Andouille chicken sausage, kale, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
8:39 AM: 110

11:39 AM (before lunch): 94
Lunch: QuestBar (mint chocolate chip), Kind bar (maple glazed pecan/sea salt), 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate
3:06 PM: 86

4:30 PM (snack): TJ's handful dry roasted almonds

6:29 PM (before dinner): 85
Dinner: salmon patty with wasabi mayo (2 tbsp), lettuce greens, sliced tomato, and onion; low-carb chocolate ice cream; 1/4 cup mixed nuts; 1 oz. Bacardi 151
9:07 PM: 80

Average for the day: 92

Macronutrients: 97 grams carbs (48 grams fiber), 151 grams fat, 104 grams protein

Calories: 2,206
 
#11 ·
Tuesday, July 13:

5:30 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 92
Breakfast: avocado, TJ's Andouille chicken sausage, 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
8:09 AM: 92

12:16 PM (before lunch): 88
Lunch: Seasons sardines in olive oil; Kind bar (maple glazed pecan/sea salt); 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baKing chocolate; 1/2 piece Montblanc 52% Peruvian chocolate a coworker brought back from a trip
2:02 PM: 101 (that 1/2 piece of Montblanc was 12 grams of carbs)

4:11 PM (before snack): 84
Snack: 3/4 oz. El Sabroso pork rinds

6:29 PM (before dinner): 95
Dinner: chorizo and egg topped with 1 oz. cheddar, over mixed lettuce greens; low-carb chocolate ice cream; 1/4 cup mixed nuts; 1 oz. Bacardi 151
8:49 PM: 93

Average for the day: 92

Macronutrients: 82 grams carbs (31 grams carbs), 180 grams fat, 118 grams protein

Calories: 2,500
 
#13 ·
It's a snack that doesn't do a job on my blood sugar levels. I think the 100% chocolate may have some health benefits, as well. And I do like chocolate.
 
#14 ·
Wednesday, July 13:

5:10 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 97
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer Select turkey dog, 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
9:53 AM: 101

11:06 AM (before lunch):
Lunch: 1 cup Alta Dena 2% cottage cheese; TJ’s handful dry roasted almonds, Kind bar (maple glazed pecan/sea salt)
2:19 PM: 89

2:30 PM: 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate

6:29 PM (before dinner): 88
Dinner: tuna salad (1/3 can tuna, mayo, hard-boiled egg), lettuce greens; low-carb chocolate ice cream; 1/4 cup mixed nuts
8:18 PM: 88

Snack: 15 grams Guitare 74% bittersweet baking chocolate, 2 oz. cinnamon vodka

9:57 PM: 83

Average for the day: 91

Macronutrients: 86 grams carbs (32 grams fiber), 132 grams fat, 99 grams protein

Calories: 2,023
 
#15 ·
Wednesday, July 13:

5:10 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 97
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer Select turkey dog, 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
9:53 AM: 101

11:06 AM (before lunch):
Lunch: 1 cup Alta Dena 2% cottage cheese; TJ’s handful dry roasted almonds, Kind bar (maple glazed pecan/sea salt)
2:19 PM: 89

2:30 PM: 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate

6:29 PM (before dinner): 88
Dinner: tuna salad (1/3 can tuna, mayo, hard-boiled egg), lettuce greens; low-carb chocolate ice cream; 1/4 cup mixed nuts
8:18 PM: 88

Snack: 15 grams Guitare 74% bittersweet baking chocolate, 2 oz. cinnamon vodka

9:57 PM: 83

Average for the day: 91

Macronutrients: 86 grams carbs (32 grams fiber), 132 grams fat, 99 grams protein

Calories: 2,023
 
#17 ·
Thursday, July 14:

4:30 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 85
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer select turkey dog, kale, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt
7:21AM: 100

10:37 AM (before snack): 88
Snack: Kind bar (dark chocolate/nuts/sea salt)

12:37 PM (before lunch): 92
Lunch: QuestBar (s’mores), 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate, TJ’s handful dry roasted almonds
2:44 PM: 94

8:37 PM (before dinner): 78
Dinner: cachaca with eggs, 3/4 cup refries, guacamole, low-carb chocolate ice cream
9:46 PM: 100

Average for the day: 91

Macronutrients: 140 grams carbs (60 grams fiber), 147 grams fat, 93 grams protein

Calories: 2,112

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Friday, July 15:

5:35 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 92
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer select turkey dog, Carbmaster cinnamon roll yogurt, coffee
8:47 AM: 96

10:55 AM (before snack): 98
Snack: QuestBar (mint chocolate chip)

1:56 PM (before lunch): 96
Lunch: toppings from two slices of pizza over mixed lettuce greens; low-carb chocolate ice cream
4:13 PM: 85

5:26 PM (before dinner): 77
Dinner (wedding reception): 1 oz. Iberian ham, 3 grilled medium shrimp, 1.5 oz. Colby-Jack; mixed greens salad; seafood paella (freshly made, with lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams) (a plate)
7:19 PM: 99
8:40 PM: 101

11:17 PM (a half-hour before bed): 88

Average for the day: 92

Macronutrients: 106 grams carbs (31 grams fiber), 107 grams fat, 107 grams protein

Calories: 1,812
 
#18 ·
@ShottleBop, I love the kind bars! I take the dark chocolate/peanut butter ones (17 carbs) with me on trips. Works great as a "oops there's no food for me to eat here" backup plan.

I remember back in the days, I tried quest bars and they had some funny math for their net carbs. I really liked the flavor/texture of them though. How's that working out for you?
 
#19 ·
Saturday, July 16:

6:29 AM (FBG, before snack): 100
Snack (company in town, breakfast later): avocado

10:11 AM (before breakfast): 97
Breakfast (at a local Mexican restaurant): bean tostada bowl salad (didn’t eat the bowl—refries, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese)1:23PM

1:23 PM (before lunch); 94
Lunch: 2 cups raw cauliflower florets, 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 2 oz. Oban

5:02 PM (before snack): 83
Snack: 1.75 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate, 1 oz. cinnamon vodka

8:01 PM (before dinner): 89
Dinner: Louisiana hot, 9 cherry tomatoes, lettuce; low-carb raspberry ice cream; 1/4 cup mixed nuts; 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet baking chocolate
9:49 PM: 99

Average for the day: 94

Macronutrients: 104 grams carbs (54 grams fiber), 151 grams fat, 74 grams protein

Calories: 2,270
 
#21 ·
Sunday, July 17:


6:31 AM (FBG, before snack): 96
Snack: avocado


10:21 AM (before breakfast): 83
Breakfast: shake (coconut cream, frozen banana (limited the size of my shake, to take the banana into account), cherries); cheese omelet over salad greens, with guacamole; 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate; coffee
12:36 PM: 82

2:37 PM (before lunch): 85
Lunch (at Seasons 52, in Seaport Village): angus burger patty with lettuce, tomato, and a few pickles, cup of chicken/white bean chili
5:07 PM: 95

5:30-ish (snack): 1/4 cup mixed nuts


6:30 PM (dinner): Kirkland protein bar (chocolate chip cookie dough), low-carb raspberry ice cream

8:58 PM: 93
 
#22 ·
Monday, July 18:

4:54 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 104
Breakfast: avocado, Oscar Mayer Selects turkey dog, kale, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt, coffee
7:21 AM: 109

11:34 AM (before lunch): 104
Lunch: Seasons sardines in olive oil, TJ’s handful dry roasted almonds, Kind bar (dark chocolate/nuts/sea salt)
1:56 PM: 87

Snack: QuestBar (s’mores)

6:07 PM (before dinner): 72
Dinner: salad (grape tomatoes, lettuce, grilled steak, shrimp, peanut sauce); low-carb chocolate ice cream; coffee; 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet chocolate; glass vino tinto
8:30 PM: 90

Average for the day: 94

Macronutrients: 98 grams carbs (45 grams fiber), 138 grams fat, 130 grams protein)

Calories: 2,092
 
#23 ·
Tuesday, July 19:

5:24 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 98
Breakfast: 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate, TJ's spicy Italian chicken sausage, kale, Carbmaster blueberry muffin yogurt, coffee
9:45 AM: 92

10:00 AM (snack): Kind bar (maple glazed pecan/sea salt)

11:51 AM (before lunch): 95
LUnch: QuestBar (mint chocolate chip), TJ's handful dry roasted almonds, 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate
2:41 PM: 91

4-ish (snack): El Sabroso pork rinds (3/4 oz. bag)

6:41 PM (before dinner): 82
Dinner: sliced steak, chicken asado, lettuce, tomato, sliced cucumber, low-carb raspberry ice cream, 2 oz. cinnamon vodka
9:00 PM: 97

Average for the day: 93

Macronutrients: 100 grams carbs (42 grams fiber), 129 grams fat, 126 grams protein

Calories: 2,076
 
#24 ·
Wednesday, July 20:

6:02 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 86
Breakfast: 0.9 Louisiana hot, kale, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt, coffee
9:15 AM: 98

10:25 AM (snack): Kind bar (dark chocolate, nuts, sea salt)

12:07 PM (before lunch): 91
Lunch: Seasons boneless, skinless sardines in olive oil, QuestBar (s'mores)
2:08 PM: 96

2:25 PM (snack): TJ's handful dry roasted almonds

7:13 PM (before dinner): 83
Dinner: salad (10 slices Carando hard salami, sliced red onion, lettuce, egg salad; low carb chocolate ice cream; 1/4 cup mixed nuts
9:35 PM: 91

Then snack: 1 oz. cinnamon vodka

Average for the day: 91

Macronutrients: 79 grams carbs (32 grams fiber), 156 grams fat, 115 grams protein

Calories: 2,227
 
#25 ·
Thursday, July 21:

5:33 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 76
Breakfast: avocado, 3/4 Louisiana hot, TJ's power greens, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
8:15 AM: 93

12:34 PM (before lunch): 91
Lunch: Alta Dena 2% cottage cheese (cup), QuestBar (mint chocolate chip), 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate
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4:30-ish: TJ's handful dry roasted almonds

6:14 PM (before dinner): 84
Dinner: grilled leg of lamb (unbelievably good!), lettuce, low-carb chocolate ice cream, 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet chocolate
9:01 PM: 96

Then snack: 1 oz. cinnamon vodka

Average for the day: 88

Macronutrients: 98 grams carbs (44 grams fiber), 154 grams fat, 121 grams protein

Calories: 2,231
 
#26 ·
Friday, July 22:

4:52 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 85
Breakfast: avocado, TJ’s spicy Italian chicken sausage, TJ’s power greens, Carbmaster banana cream pie yogurt, coffee
8:41 AM: 96

9:35 AM (snack): TJ’s handful dry roasted almonds

12:37 PM (before lunch): 86
Lunch: Nicosia tuna salad, 2 squares Ghirardelli’s 100% baking chocolate
2:43 PM: 96

3:00 PM (snack): QuestBar (mint chocolate chunk)

6:14 PM (before dinner): 95
Dinner: cheese omelet with salsa and guacamole, over lettuce; low-carb raspberry ice cream; 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet chocolate
8:23 PM: 86

Average for the day: 91

Macronutrients: 122 grams carbs (55 grams fiber), 157 grams fat, 134 grams protein

Calories: 2,345
 
#29 · (Edited)
Slightly less gritty, better mouthfeel. At the local Smart & Final, it's only a dime or two more expensive than the same weight of Baker's.

Also, because it's a thinner bar, instead of blocks, it's easier to do things like spread it with peanut butter. :D
 
#30 ·
Saturday, July 23:

6:46 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 95
Breakfast: avocado, TJ’s spicy Italian chicken sausage, 1/2 cup blueberries, Carbmaster blueberry muffin yogurt, coffee
8:31 AM (snack) 1 oz. cinnamon vodka
8:39 AM: 91

9:15 AM (before snack): 92
Snack: TJ’s Simply Nutty Bar (chocolate/walnut/peanut/fig/date)

12:17 PM (before lunch): 87
Lunch: 1/4 cup mixed nuts; Kirkland protein bar (chocolate brownie), 1 glass vino tinto
Second lunch (at a birthday party for a one-year-old) chicken breast (boneless, skinless, from Olive Garden), a little over a half-cup each raw broccoli and cauliflower florets, 1 mushroom, 1 bite chocolate cake

5:18 PM: 90

6:57 PM (before dinner): 84
Dinner: shrimp/egg salad (hard-boiled egg, mayo, and onion, medium shrimp, shredded cabbage), low-carb raspberry ice cream
10:20 PM: 82

Average for the day: 89

Macronutrients: 104 grams carbs (42 grams fiber), 112 grams fat, 142 grams protein

Calories: 2,082
 
#32 ·
Sunday, July 24:

6:38 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 91
Breakfast: avocado, TJ's spicy Italian chicken sausage, Southern greens blend, Carbmaster blueberry muffin yogurt, coffee
9:31 AM: 95

Then snack: 1/4 cup mixed nuts

12:31 PM (before lunch): 87
Lunch: leftover egg/onion/shrimp/cabbage salad; low-carb blueberry ice cream (egg, coconut cream, vodka, stevia, maybe a cup of blueberries to 8 servings)
2:15 PM: 88

Then snack: 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate

5:32 PM (before dinner): 80
Dinner: salad (1/2 Louisiana hot, sliced steak, shrimp, pesto, cabbage), 1/2 glass of red wine (shared with Mrs. S, at the theater we'd gone to to see "Gypsy")
6:51 PM: 82

10:40 PM (a little before bedtime): 83

Average for the day: 87

Macronutrients: 76 grams carbs (28 grams fiber), 150 grams fat, 162 grams protein

Calories: 2,291
 
#33 ·
Monday, July 26:

5:30 AM (FBG, before breakfast): 92
Breakfast: avocado, TJ’s Andouille chicken sausage, Southern greens blend, Carbmaster black forest cake yogurt
9:07 AM: 94

11:00 AM (snack): 2 squares Ghirardelli 100% baking chocolate

12:25 PM (before lunch): 89
Lunch: Seasons brand boneless, skinless sardines (can), TJ’s Simply Nutty bar (chocolate/walnuts/peanuts/fig/date), TJ’s handful dry roasted almonds
2:48 PM: 88

6:23 PM (before dinner): 94
Dinner: cheese omelet, tomato, fresh red chard, Wholly Guacamole Mini, low-carb raspberry ice cream, 15 grams Guittard 74% bittersweet chocolate
9:11 PM: 78

Average for the day: 89

Macronutrients: 121 grams carbs (51 grams fiber), 177 grams fat, 137 grams protein

Calories: 2,509
 
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