Week #1 of experiment #2 !!

Completely forgot the before and after pictures, but i took a front and side picture anyway, even though it is in the middle of the day

Wasn't sure what i'm expected to wear and such, so i just went with a bikini top and underwear shorts (couldn't find the bikini bottom)

Stats :

Weight : 62.kg
Height : 165cm
Body fat % : Not sure, but last time i checked it was 25-26%
BMI : 22.8

The work out routine :

- 5 days a week in total, of 1 hour each day
- 1 day  cardio/aerobics.
- 4 days weights
- Upper body focus


- NO supplements
- NO shakes
- NO pills or anything in a box.
- NO work-out protein bars or anything 'work-out' labelled.

Goal :
- Lower body fat %
- Increase lean body mass
- increase in strength (upper body)
- increase in flexibility

The nutritional stuff :

I'm not sure i can 'obey' a calorie frame. I'm so used to just eat until i'm full. I'll give it a try thought.

- 1200-1800 calories
- low carb clean, natural foods (as always)
- more calories from fat than protein
So! here we go!!

The before pictures!
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Weigh In Wednesday - Week 11!

LCHF - Dairy Free Dessert 1,2g carbs/100g (10g fiber/100g)

Popcorn and being out of ketosis-Sophie

I went to a dance club and was having some fun with friends.  We were throwing popcorn at each other and catching it in our mouths.

I thought that having a few peices couldnt hurt....boy was I wrong!  It was all fun that time, and I got really into it.  We made a huge mess and a lot of the popcorn ended up on the floor.

I was really tired for the next 3 days and i feel tired and lethargic and really sleepy when i have carbs.  This is why I like to stay low carb.  I thought the feelings would go away after a couple of days on their own but they didnt because i was knocked out of ketosis.  So yesterday, I did the sensible thing and decided to go on a fat fast, thats where i made sure 90% of my calories came from fat.  I had my 65 grams of protein so i could make sure i do not use muscle mass. i only had .4 grams of carbs which was 2 cups of cooked kale.  I woke up today feeling good an refreshed and swore never to have popcorn again.  This fat fast really did the trick, I only did one day of it and i felt good. I did not do it for 3-5 days as recommended when you are on a stall or need to get back into ketosis.  one day was enough.

each time i cheat and have carbs it does not end too well, so i keep that to  a minimum. i do not like to cheat because i like my progress.  Some people can carb up one day a week and it works for them, but for me I just don't like the icky feeling that carbs give me so I tend to stay away from them.

I am back in ketosis!!!! I am so happy to be in fat burning mode.  I feel energetic, i feel lively and I feel like my good old happy self

Day 42 - Weigh in Wednesday + Importance of hydration

Low carb BBQ sauce (Or Ketchup!) 5g carbs/100g!

Day 35 - Weigh in wednesday

Day 28 weigh in wednesday (Busted mic)

Busted Mic or not, I'm keeping track on Weigh-in-Wednesdays! Due to technical difficulties my new videos are delaying but they are coming!

Day 21 Weigh in Wednesday & Not feeling well on low carb?

Dairy Free, High fat - Low carb smoothie!

For a breakfast or a pre-work out or just as a treat!! Dairy free, coconut free, low carb smoothie! Excuse my horrible cameramanship XD I need a tripod! #realfood

Wings!!! the perfect food

These wings were AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
How to cook them- season to taste: Paprkia, garlic, curry, oregano, cayanne, salt oil or butter.  Mix the seasonings with the chicken wings.  Then put it in the over for 1.5 hours at 350 to get them nice and crispy.  Excellent for eating as a snack or as a meal.
Enjoy!!!

Day 14 - Weigh in Wednesday + Why women might see a weight gain.

Real greek yoghurt.

I wanted to inform everyone that THIS is greek yoghurt. 

What is sold to you as 'greek yoghurt' is in fact, "strained yoghurt". Which is why it is thicker.

Greek yoghurt is traditionally from sheep or goat's milk (nowadays they also come in cow's milk, but the tastiest is the goat's milk one) and there is a skin on top which are probiotics. 

Women on antibiotics consume a small pot of this yoghurt and they avoid yeast infections.

Ingredients are only milk and the cultivation. Nothing else.

If you find this type of yoghurt, you can start making your own by warming up raw milk to 90oC and then letting it cool to 45oC,

mix 1 spoonful of the yoghurt you found with half a glass of milk and mix.

Put mix in the oven at 45oC (or keep it at a warm place) for 4 hours minimum undisturbed.

Let the yoghurt cool down to room temperature and then place in the fridge for 24 hours.
Consume within 10 days.

Day 12 - Berry Cheesecake Low Carb (9 carbs/serving)

Day 11 - Low Carb Shopping list! (Suggestion)

Never know what to shop? Here's a suggestion of real low-carb foods you can stock up on and have in mind each time you go to the super market.

Low carb cheesecake mousse 12 carbs total(day 8)

Not the best cook in the world but HEY! this required no cooking XD

Dairy-based-low-carb dessert for those missing cake!

12 carbs total (feeds 2 on average)

Experiment and make a mess in the kitchen!

Weigh in Wednesday (end of week 1)

So It's the end of the first week and there are results already!!!

Forgot to check for blood ketones, but in the afternoon i was in the 3.3 range which is optimal burning zone!!

I'm so excited!!


Progress :
Day 1 : 
62.2kg
51,1% Hydration
29.9% Body fat

Day 7 :
61,7kg (-400g)
52.1% Hydration (+1%)
28.5% Body fat (-1.4%)


Drink your water! Without enough hydration you won't be seeing the results you want!

Neta's Before and After

Before : 262 pounds.

Dietary choices : Primarily 'instant food' and delivery.

Health condition : Mobility issues, tired very easily.

After : 115 pounds

Dietary choices : Low carb, real foods, clean.

Health condition: No mobility issues, high energy, perfect blood tests.
Exercise: Light/Moderate.

I had a total loss of 160 pounds. At 102 pounds unfortunately I got quite bullied for being 'too skinny' and 'you need to eat a burger' comments.

At first it was funny and, dare I say, flattering. However the comedy waned away after the 20th time I heard that.

Last year I decided to try out raw veganism. For the same reason everyone does.

"For the animals"

However that choice gave me 40 pounds back and I decided to return to low carb and this time I'm vlogging my progress and routines in order for other people on a weight-loss journey to be motivated.

Weight loss is not linear. Especially for women.

You'll have ups and downs and I'm here to show you that it is normal to stall, plateau, doubt yourself and have social pressure.

I decided to show my progress in real time. Feel free to join me and I'm looking forward to hear your stories too!

Sophie and I have a youtube channel and a facebook page

www.youtube.com/user/TwoBrokeLowCarbers
https://www.facebook.com/TwoBrokeLowCarbers

Our Open Food Diaries
www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/sophielowcarber   For Sophie's daily food log

 www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/TwoBrokeLowCarbersNeta  For Neta's daily food log

Zero carb movie snack #2 ! Fast and simple!

Watch the video here!

Step 1 :
Get pork fat (or beef fat) from the butcher, I find pork fat so that's what i'm working with.

Step 2 :
Cut in pieces the fat. You can cut it in squares for chips or in strips for a replacement of bread sticks for dipping!

Step 3 :
Start rendering the fat in a pot or pan (i'm using a pot) at half the maximum heat your stove allows you. I was told to take out half the fat each time in order to avoid 'burning it'. Not sure what that means but it works anyhow!

Keep the rendered fat in a porcelain container of choice. I'm using a baking pan and then I transfer that in to a jar and keep it in the fridge.

Step 4 :
Season at will and enjoy your movie snack!!