Day 26 on Atkins 20

Another day on plan, another day feeling better, smaller, more energy. About my only complaint of late is a little insomnia. I woke up at 3 AM and really didn't fall back asleep at all. I figured I would need a nap at some point during the day but never took one. So I made it to about 9:30 and crashed. I sure hope I can break this before it becomes a pattern. As I adjust to phase 2 I am still trying to get my carb count in. I am used to my normal meals now, I look forward to them, but they just aren't enough. I have been looking for ways to add veggie carbs in but my stomach can't handle the quantity. Perhaps I will look at some higher carb veggies to make it easier. Green beans, tomatoes, cauliflower, asparagus and broccoli would fit. I've included all of them in my meals but not frequently enough. I continue to feel that ice blood in my veins feeling that comes with ketosis. I haven't been using the test strips to check my blood, I haven't cheated even once so I'm not worried about it.

I found a new desert recipe I gave a try today. I made almond flour brownies and they were good. Not incredible, just good. I will definitely try them again but will add more sweetener, the brownies just aren't sweet enough for me. I will post the recipe in my new recipe section I am working on soon. I do have a picture below.

Day 26 meals:

Breakfast - 2 eggs scrambled, 2 pieces of bacon

Lunch - 4 romaine lettuce wrap tacos, avocados, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, taco meat

Dinner - 10 oz Hamburger patty, sauteed mushrooms, low-carb ketchup, 1 cup cucumber salad

Snacks - AM - Atkins Dark Chocolate shake, PM - 1 brownie, 2.4 net carbs

Total counts for day 26, 21.2g Carbs, 2,098 Calories, 110g fat, 96g protein

A little higher on the calories yesterday but not ridiculously so and still under the recommended 2,200 maximum for men. I also had a good fat day getting in 145 grams which is high for me. One thing I have to watch for is not letting myself get bored eating the same things daily. I can eat the same meals over and over and if I like them not realize I am bored until it is too late. I'm not sure exactly how to battle this but perhaps I will make a point of trying a new recipe at least 3 times a week. I don't feel like I'm not getting enough variety but I do know it's something I have to safeguard against.

By the way, the chocolate chips were no sugar chips which are quite legal.