Kathleen's Ham & Egg Bake

Kathleen's Ham & Egg Bake

Here is a blog that I MEANT to post ages ago, but evidently I never did. At least I can't find it!  This recipe came from one of my first readers and has become an all time delicious favorite! Thanks Kathleen!

I never imagined that writing Ketones Aren't From Motown would open a whole new world of friends for me!  It's really exciting to share in the victory with my new friends ~ to hear and watch how ketosis is helping them shed unwanted pounds. I found this recipe on one of my new Ketone Friend's Facebook page. It's really easy, very tasty and I think sophisticated enough to serve at a fancy brunch or tea. This recipe is for one serving so just multiply it by the number of people or servings you wish to serve.

1 slice deli cut ham
1 large egg
1 Tbsp shredded Havarti dill cheese or cheese of choice
1 tsp sliced green onion
Dash of paprika, salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Place ham in muffin cup, 'tucking' it so that it forms a cup.  Crack egg in to ham cup and sprinkle with cheese and seasonings. Top with green onion and bake for 15-20 minutes, until they 're just a little 'jiggly' when the pan is moved. I had considered topping these with Hollandaise sauce but with the Havarti dill cheese they had a wonderful flavor and didn't need anything else.

237 calories

3 carbs

16 fats

18 proteins

0 fibers

Why Do Some People See Dramatic Results In Ketosis... And Others Don't? -a final word

Over the past few days I've been telling you about a few factors that I think may cause different results amongst people who follow Ketones Aren't From Motown…

I hope some of the thoughts I've shared provoke some thoughts of your own. May they inspire you and help you to experience the success you're looking for!  I am a spiritual person who believes our bodies are an amazing gift from a loving God and I want you to know that I regularly pray that my readers will reap benefits from having read my book.

Why Do Some People See Dramatic Results In Ketosis... And Others Don't? part 4

Over the past few days I've been telling you about a few factors that I think may cause different results between people who follow Ketones Aren't From Motown…

My final thought on why two people can eat and move the same and yet have drastically different results is FAT.  When I say FAT I do not mean body fat.  I mean dietary FAT.  What I am going say flies in the face of all I read when doing my research and seemingly contradicts the idea of figuring out your own personal Macros.  It is based strictly on my own personal experience.  I have had to adjust my Macros occasionally as I went along, especially in the early months.  I found that when I did not eat enough FAT in my diet I experienced diarrhea.  When I ate too much FAT I didn't gain but I also didn't lose.  It seemed that the FAT in cheese and less fibrous nuts were the troublemakers, so I limited my intake to one serving of each per day. 

I think it really has to do with our individual digestive systems and how we process the food we eat.  My friend Conni ate lots of cheese and still lost weight. I have been suspicious of a wheat intolerance in my own body for over a decade and I find that when I eat bread or pasta on a splurge I get bloated and constipated, but if I have the same number of carbs in ice cream or beer I don't have the same trouble.  We each have our own unique systems that need to stay in balance for optimal performance.  Get to know your bodies likes and dislikes and work with it.  Tweak your Macros and pay attention to the FAT you're eating as well as the KIND of FAT and carbs you're eating. There may be some that are better for your body than others, so pay attention!  You'll be glad you did!

Why Do Some People See Dramatic Results In Ketosis... And Others Don't? -part 3

Over the past few days I've been telling you about a few factors that I think may cause different results between people who follow Ketones Aren't From Motown…

Another thought why readers have different experiences has to do with that dreaded word: Exercise. Going back to the glucose tank idea remember that the only way to empty that tank is to use its contents. Activity empties the tank, and if you're in ketosis, you use fat for fuel. The reader I spoke about earlier, whose husband lost 10 pounds more than her, says she is in the habit of exercising regularly but her husband is one who would rather 'take a stroll'.  He deliberately stepped things up when he began eating low carb.  My thought is he's emptying his tank faster because his body is moving more than its accustomed to. However, his wife's body has gotten used to her energy needs, and because our bodies are so doggone efficient, her body will meet her needs with as little impact on her resources as possible.  Our wonderfully amazing bodies are programmed to guard our resources (in this case body fat aka 'future fuel in case of famine') and they adapt for the sake of that preservation.  So, here's the rub. I think some people have to move more than others. 

I despise even writing the words above because I don't like them.  I actually kind of like to exercise. I like how I feel afterward and I like what it does for my body. But I never, never, NEVER, want to feel like I HAVE to exercise. I on-purpose exercise at least a 20 minutes, 5 days a week, but if I were to be honest, I think I need to move more.  I recently started a new job where I sit more than I used to.  I think I need to incorporate a second 'activity' session into my schedule a few times a week, preferably several hours after the first. For example, I jog most every morning, but to really keep my tank near empty I need to do one of two things:  I have to really keep an eye on my carbs or I need to do some extra cardio in the evening  a few times a week. This might be a brisk walk or a few minutes of some squats or jump rope. Anything to get my heart rate up a second time at the end of the day and keep that tank on the empty side.  I like food too much and don't want to think that hard, so the easiest solution for me is to move a little more.

Tune in to my next blog for yet another reason why I think different people experience different results when in ketosis.

Why Do Some People See Dramatic Results In Ketosis... And Others Don't? -part 2

I think there are a few factors that may cause results to vary between two people who begin eating with the goal of entering into ketosis. …

The theory I shared in the previous blog comes from my own experience. When I first began eating low carb I'd been used to filling my 'tank' with at least 300 carb grams a day, maybe more.  I think my body pretty much freaked out when I limited my intake to 30 grams a day and it scrambled to make enough fuel for my brain and body to run efficiently.  Between the reduction in water retention and ketosis I lost several pounds the first week to 10 days. After nearly two years of eating low carb (under 75 grams a day) I decided to "enter ketosis" again to recapture the experience and refresh my memory for the sake of new readers.  (I put enter ketosis in quotes because I think I am nearly always in a mild state of ketosis.)  During this time I faithfully averaged about 30 carb grams a day but I never experienced the side effects of ketosis. I kept waiting for those lovely signs I describe in Ketones Aren't From Motown but they didn't show up.  And though I lost 4 pounds, it took longer.

My theory is that my body has gotten very efficient at balancing a ketone based metabolism.  It doesn't go crazy and make excessive amounts of ketones, some of which are wasted, like it did in the beginning.  My body has learned what I need and makes 'enough' ketones to run efficiently.  It won't take from my body fat unnecessarily.  As a result of my body's efficiency I can still lose weight through ketosis, but I won't see the same dramatic results I did at first.

In my next blog I'll tell you another reason why I think different people experience different results when in ketosis.