There have been a few comments I've received (on my original post about low-carbing on CynaraJane) asking if low-carb eating isn't expensive.
For me, I actually
save money eating this way, as opposed to buying all the overly processed "carbage" I used to buy at the grocery. But, how can that be, you may ask, as meat is so expensive?! Well, because I'm not picking the leanest cuts - - those are what are expensive - - the ones where all the good fat has been trimmed away. Knowing that in this low-carb way of eating that fat is actually a
good thing, I
happily buy the more fatty, less expensive cuts of meat. My very favorite is Boneless Beef Chuck Western Style Ribs:
They are also often on sale where I shop, making them an even better bargain. I also get skin-on chicken for less than a dollar a pound, unless I'm getting a package of wings (also a favorite of mine), which are a little more expensive. I don't eat a lot of lobster or salmon (typically higher priced as far as protein selections go), and only indulge in those occasionally (but I
do love them!).
Shopping the perimeter aisles is a great strategy...fresh low starch, high fiber or high fat veggies, fatty meat, fatty dairy (heavy cream...MMM!)...all good for a low-carb way of eating, and when you're not buying potato chips, Dorito's, donuts, cookies, etc. located in the interior aisles, you will find your grocery bill and your waistline dramatically reduced!
Here is a yummy low carb recipe I'd like to share, contributed by
screaminginmyhead. I'll add it to the recipe site for those who like to access the recipes there, as well.
Yummy Shrimp Salad
Ingredients:
2 hard boiled Eggs
Peeled Shrimp *to taste*
1 peeled diced avocado
Mayo
Salt and pepper
Diced onion
Diced celery
Add together and stir well.
Yummy, and oh so low carb!
Enjoy!
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and now - a bone a fide fatamonial...
Well -it's been about a month - haven't been to Mickey D's - ..thought i would KILL for a pizza by now--surprisingly cravings? not so much -
I have not been abe to achieve ketosis - but compared to my privious diet....
so - been stuffin mah self w/ meatacheezagreenvegsfat - and - i've reduced my insulin usage by 80% -- and w/o even trying(?)
LOST 30 LBS!
NOW - I wonder - is the sodium i'm putting in gonna kill me--
tune in again.. to find if--
Frank has become Jerky...
Thanks for the encouragement!!!!!!!!!!
I agree. I was spending way too much money on snacking when I was eating high-carbohydrate, low-fat hospital food. And with vending machines right there in the hospital, it was all too easy to gain weight. In my third year of residency, my husband and I made a decision to shop once a week, and buy only healthy low-carbohydrate foods. It saved so much money to have low-carbohydrate snacks that I brought to work with me, plus, the added benefit that higher protein, reasonable-fat meals didn't leave me hungry two hours later, so I didn't feel the need to snack so much. In the long run, we saved about $200/month in groceries.
how much weight have you lost on low carb? I'm thinking about going on it! I would love some help <333
thank you
hiya!Thats so great that your on atkins.. im lovin it, just outta induction in a days time. Cant wait..!! I can add my nuts next week =0)
I lost 5 lbs in my 1st week, dont know about this week yet though...
that recipe sounds nice. I add chilli powder and parsley with other herbs to my meats.. it makesit taste soooo good! Also i found this avocado oil (cold-pressed) that i add to my salads mhhhhh Nice stuff.
The only thing i miss is french fries lol.. but i can make my own in 2 weeks time on OWL phase =0)
Im gonna extend OWL as long as i can =0)
Anyways
hope everything is good with you
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I think high carb is the way to go. Eat nothing but bread... hmmmmm!