When Jason explained the science about Ketogenics, it kind of felt like I was in the movie the Matrix. My whole life I grew up thinking eating healthy was a certain way.
I can hear Morpheus (Jason) saying, “What if I told you that you were lied to about eating healthy? What if I told you that there is another way, one where others would deem you unhealthy by the sheer quality of food that you would eat. A way where you can eat fatty foods, not exercise, and lose weight?”
"I know that this may sound like a fairy tale, but it is true. Unfortunately, this is something that cannot simply be explained, it must be shown."
“If you take the blue pill, the world you know will continue to exist and life will go on as usual for you. You can continue to eat the healthy way you were told of and find no results that satisfy you.”
“But if you take the red pill, I will show you just how far the rabbit hole goes.”
So keeping that in mind, I (along with Fred) was able to play the part of Morpheus. This was something that I was able to experience about two weeks ago. Fred, Matt and I went to Wingstop after Worship team practice. We ordered 30 pieces of boneless wings (should’ve gotten it with bone, so much batter, oh well) and sat down, prayed for the food and started eating. After finishing the food we started to have some small talk. Then all of a sudden I pose a question to Matt…… asking him, “what if I told you that you could eat fatty foods and meat and still be healthy?” Matt looked at me as if I were ready to tell a joke. I looked at Fred and gave him the look that said, “let’s preach the good news of Ketogenics.”
Fred concurred with a slight head nod. So we began to tell Matt of all that he had known about health is a lie and that true health was to be found in fats and meats. Matt was a little hesitant and had some disagreements. So basically I was the testimony of the conversation and Fred was the guy who was going to break down the science of it to Matt. Well, after all that we said to Matt, he paused for a second and had many doubts. He kept quoting his boss (OM) who is some specialists of some sort, and wouldn’t let up. Then he posed the, I can’t afford to go on a diet at this moment statement. Fred and I shook our heads in disbelief. We had a hard time explaining to Matt about Ketogenics and at that moment, I felt like I was a new believer trying to share the gospel. No matter how much sense it made to me, it came out as jargon to others. It was a humbling experience though and made me want to look into this diet even more to further my knowledge of it.
So at the hands of defeat, Fred and I gave up and changed the conversation. But before we changed the subject I looked over to Fred and said, “I wish Jason was here to better help explain.” And we all laughed.
But here is the good news. Last Saturday some of the men at our Church went to a joint men’s Bible brunch at Hometown Buffet with our sister Church. We had a small room to ourselves and at our table of 7 sat Jason W, Jason V, Kevin M, Vince, Kuya Paul, me and Matt. Well after prayer for the food, we were all dismissed to the buffet line. Before we left the table, Matt turns to Jason and I and says, “I talked to my OM and he knows about ketogenics and says that it would suit me better for my lifestyle. So my brother and I will be joining you guys!”
I was like wow! He’s actually going to join us. Not that I think he can’t do it, but more so that he understands and is convinced to make the change in his life. It looks like Fred and I didn’t waste our breath and that conversation didn’t fall on deaf ears. So yeah, we have two more “converts,” and I’m looking forward to see how they will do with the weeks to come. Yay!
So it's been 4 weeks and 5 days since I started and it’s been a great blessing. I have went from 235 lbs down to 215 lbs. Praise the Lord!!!
I have been experiencing a surge of energy in the morning, so when I wake up at 6am, I am unable to go back to sleep no matter what. Also my cravings for things have ended, especially when I get hungry and I don't feed myself after a short period of time I am no longer hungry and can go on the rest of the day not eating. With this new found energy I used it to return to the Jasanity Gym and renew my membership there. Results are just pouring in over here and all Glory to God for it all.
As for my meals, though I often make steaks, I have dabbled with some other things.
I made Caulimac and cheese. The macaroni is replaced with steamed cauliflower. It was pretty good, but it wasn’t exactly like mac and cheese. So I’m still looking for better recipes.
Salmon covered in cheese with fried egg and avocado. The salmon is prepared with lemon juice, butter, salt, pepper, and more butter (yes, I said, more butter). It turned out pretty good.
Some fun things that I have been making are desserts. Though I’m not a big dessert person, I do find joy in making these treats. It reminds me of the days that I was a doughnut baker. I enjoyed it there and had fun making things. So I wanted to take that joy and make some Ketodesserts.
Blueberry cream cheese pie/cake
And I made this. Unfortunately I figured out too late that I was using peanut butter. :/ Peanuts are a legume, it tasted good though.
Here is what I’m looking forward to making. I just have to find a store that sells Cocoa butter. Sprouts doesn't sell it.
My oh my.
Oh, I can't wait until the day when I stop biting my cheeks when I eat. :0
