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And so far things are great. Since Jan 24 I’ve gone from 13.2% bodyfat to 11.5%, all while stuffing my face with foods that the “higher authorities” would consider sacrilege to weight loss and good health. The first few days were rough as my system adjusted to burning fat stores for energy as opposed to the daily flood of glucose I was providing it, but once I broke through things have been great. (Ketosis was confirmed using the Ketostix you can get at the pharmacy.)

A typical breakfast these days is 2 whole eggs scrambled in a skillet slicked with coconut oil and butter, mixed with spinach, sliced mushrooms, and a handful of chopped peppers. On the weekends there will be either 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, or both  . Processed meats are never the healthiest choice, but we try to buy foods with the least amount of additives, artificial flavors, and fillers.

Lunch is either 4-6 oz of the previous day’s dinner meat (chicken, grass-fed beef, lamb, pork) or a can of yellowfin tuna mixed with a tablespoon of whole mayo, sided with 2 cups of steamed baby spinach.

Dinner is always grilled or broiled meat (pastured, when possible, preferably bone-in, preferably skinned) or wild pacific salmon, with a side of steamed green beans, broccoli, and/or asparagus rolled in olive oil and butter. For a change we might have turkey meatballs covered in pasta sauce and shredded Parmesan, with a side salad of romaine lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, all topped off with a gourmet Caesar dressing. We also steam, puree, and season cauliflower florets for meals where we miss the mashed potatoes, like with beef liver.

Snacks include spoonfuls of natural peanut butter, cheddar cheese, roasted almonds, a bit of plain yogurt, or an apple. And don’t forget the chicken wings. Gotta have the wings. But the funny thing is, when you cut grains, starches, and sugars out of your diet, your appetite calms down. Food cravings diminish, energy levels rise, and you never get the “sugar shakes” when hunger sets in. Hunger doesn’t beat you over the head with a baseball bat; it just gently nudges you and says, “Hey, time to eat.”

In May/June I will be going for my annual checkup and blood work, so it will be interesting to compare my current profile with the last analysis in 2009.