Slender Suzie

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This is how I start my day! 🦄☕️ . . And by the way have you noticed how much controversy there is in what does or does not break your intermittent fast on keto? 🤯 . . I am working on a new video for you all this week that goes over Intermittent Fasting because man its mind blowing how much misinformation is out there! . . What have you heard when it comes to what breaks your fast? . . #FullFamilyKeto #ketolife #ketocoffee #mctoil #intermittentfasting #breakingafast #ketoweightloss #ketodietplan #ketofasting #uanketo #coffeelover #lowcarb #mctoilcoffee #ketomctoil #justpruvit #pruviteveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/BzLTVyBgdmx/?igshid=112datkjz26nj

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Keto Meal Plan - Week 67

Keto Meal Plan – Week 67

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Gastroparesis: Is there any hope?

Have you ever heard of gastroparesis? This rare condition is one that a friend of mine battles.... but is there ay hope or help for this rare disease?

Recently I have come to learn about a condition called gastroparesis. I learned of this after a friend posted on social media about being diagnosed with this condition and the struggles she faces with living with this.

What is gastroparesis?

For those of you who do not know what gastroparesis is, this is a rare condition that affects the stomach muscles. As a result, the stomach cannot empty…

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Saying Yes to Becoming Your Own Boss

Setting your own hours, doing work you love, and sharing your true passion are all perks of being your own boss. While it may seem overwhelming to make the step to becoming the leader of your success, as your own boss, you now have the ability to manifest your future and create the life you’ve dreamed of.

Your job plays a crucial role in your health and happiness. It’s what you’re doing each day…

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Are You Struggling to Sleep at Night?

Do you struggle to get a good night's sleep? Between 50 to 70 million adults in the United States have problems with quality and/or quantity of sleep.

There’s nothing better than crawling into bed after a long day. It’s incredible how rejuvenating a good night’s sleep can be, but for many of us, a restful night isn’t always a guarantee.

Many adults will experience short-term insomnia, usually lasting a few days or weeks, at some point in their lives.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to…

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Strawberry Shortcake - Keto, Low Carb

This past week was National Strawberries and Cream Day so I decided to try out a recipe for #keto strawberry shortcake with coconut cream topping.

This past week was National Strawberries and Cream Day, observed annually on May 21st. So, my son and I decided to try out a recipe for some strawberry shortcake with coconut cream topping.  I do not do berries or fruits too often. However, these were a really great treat (plus this went perfectly with the Low Carb Taco Skillet I made for Taco Tuesday)

Our son absolutely loved this dessert! My…

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The Best Keto Bulletproof Coffee Recipe

Have you heard of Bulletproof Coffee yet? Well I have discovered the best Keto Bulletproof Coffee Recipe ever!

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Keto Sweet Tea - A Southern Girl's Best Friend

Keto Sweet Tea – A Southern Girl’s Best Friend

Okay y’all. I may have been born and raised in Pennsylvania, but ever since we moved to the South years ago, sweet tea has been something that is a must have. Southerners love their tea and drink it by the gallon!  We even like it in a Mason jar.

It reminds me of a quote from Dolly Parton. She played Truvy in the movie Steel Magnolias and aptly proclaimed it as the “house wine of the South.” …

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Kids, Ketosis, Misinformation and Naysayers

What do you say to people who disagree with your child following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle?

More often than not as a parent of a ketogenic or low-carb kid you will run into people who have a lot of misinformation about how this way of life can benefit children. “My son/daughter is a low-carb kid, not a NO carb kid” is often the response to those people.

Today I wanted to provide parents who struggle with these discussion. I want to  provide some additional information to help them deal…

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Natural Low Carb Sweetener Conversion Chart

How to use Natural Sweeteners in recipes to keep it #keto with a Natural Low Carb Sweetener Conversion Chart #KetoTips

Are you wanting to make some Keto sweet Treats, yet not sure when a regular recipe calls for sugar how to switch it over to a Keto friendly sweetener?

Most often I hear people asking how much to use of their preferred sweetener when they find a recipe they love and want to make. The difficult part is knowing how much to use to replace what you see on the recipe. Each sweetener has it’s onl unique…

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Keep It Simple When Starting Keto

Keep It Simple When Starting Keto #KeepItSimple

I keep seeing a flurry of posts about how expensive and difficult this is and I want to offer an alternative thought.

This is easy. Seriously easy if you want it to be. For the first two weeks keep your diet simple. Keep your carbs under 20 and don’t worry about calories! Just eat until you are full and eat simple food.

Forget the fat bombs, keto bread and brownies…

Put way the Pinterest…

Let…

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Just Eat the Damn Carbs

Just Eat the Damn Carbs! #KetoProblems

“Who all cheated today” “I fell off the wagon” “I feel so guilty”

I am a member of several groups on Faceboomk that help people with keto eating (I even run a large keto group of my own) have been hearing/reading comments like this all day from people who didn’t follow their chosen way of eating of low carb or keto on Christmas Day.

Here is my input:

To me it isn’t cheating …. it’s family time…

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Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

I go back and forth with following a high fat low carb low carb lifestyle. I always feel better when I eat low carb and I always see higher amounts of weight loss then with just Plexus alone, but it can be a challenge to stick with as a wife and mom. Well, I’m back to low carb this fall and finding new ways to stick with it!

I love making pancakes on Sunday mornings for my family – there is just…

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Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Finding quick and easy breakfasts that help me stick to my keto / low carb meal plan can sometimes be hard to come across. Well this recipe for sure broke the mold and has my vote.  The first time I made this I did not use a rectangular pan – but if you use a 9×13 baking dish you can cut this recipe into 9 equal pieces which is important if you are trying to track your macros each day.

Each pice…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs - this recipe is AMAZING and a great quick #keto snack thats easy to make. #pruviteveryday #weightloss

So no matter how well you try to follow a ketogenic way of eating, we all get hit with those times when a quick snack is a must have!  These Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs are little wonderful miracles of deliciousness. Plus they are super convenient – you can make up a big batch and keep them in the freezer (which is what I do – I make them a few dozen at a time).

Most recipes out there call…

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Love Your Gut: MOVE!

Did you know that exercise helps to stimulate intestinal contractility and speeds up your digestion process?

Sitting down and being still for long periods of time not only affects your mood, your energy level and your weight in a negative way, but it also has a negative effect on your digestion. If you struggle with digestive distress in any way, then keep reading…   It’s time to move your body! Exercise helps to stimulate intestinal contractility and speeds up your digestion process. This means getting…

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Love Your Gut: Eat Fermented Foods

What fermented foods do you regular have as part of your diet to promote better gut health?

Fermented foods are a real superfood for your gut and digestion because they are full of beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins and various strains of probiotics. Probiotics are the good bacteria that keep your gut healthy and maintain a healthy body.   Natural fermentation breaks the food down to a more digestible form which in turn, supports the good bacteria population. Try to experiment with…

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