Day 4

12/31/12
Day 3 Net Carbs: 22.6

I ate the chicken ceasar salad (5 net carbs) and two servings of the stir fry (8.8 net carbs per serving). Hopefully I will have a new recipe tonight!

Chipolte Chicken Stir Fry

Here is what I made for supper. It was my first time making it and next time I would choose a different skillet sauce, but other than that it was delicious.

Chipolte Chicken Stir Fry
Net Carbs: 8.8 per serving














Ingredients
8 oz Chicken Breast
2 cups Broccoli
2 cups Beans, Green
1 cup Onions
2 middle size Red Pepper
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Oregano, Dried
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
4 tbsp Sour Cream
1 package Campbell's Chipolte Skillet Sauce

Directions

 1. Rinse vegetables and chop into desired size and set aside.

 

2. Trim fat off chicken and cut into 1 inch squares.
3. Heat oil in a high sided pan or wok at medium high heat.

 4. Once warm add chicken and season with garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper to taste.
5. Heat until almost fully cooked stirring and flipping the chicken occasionally.

6. Add vegetables and skillet sauce then stir.
7. Reduce heat to medium, cover, let sit for 10 minutes.

8. Check vegetable to make sure they are soft then add sour cream.
9. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Day 3

12/30/12
Day 2 Net Carbs: 21

Yesterday I ate two servings of the Broccoli Chicken Alfredo which was about 15 net carbs then I had 3 Absolute Zero Monster Engergy Drinks which came to 6 carbs, and for supper I had sausage, bacon, and eggs which were 0 carbs.

I had to order my lunch today, so I ordered Old Chicago Chicken Caesar Salad and picked out the croutons which is about 5 net carbs. I plan to cook a stir fry tonight, so I will post a recipe and picture when I do.

The Beginning - Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Recipe

12/29/12
Day 1 Net Carbs: 26

I started a low-carb diet yesterday, not my first try. I plan to start reading books to help me with it since I am not really following any specific diet other than trying to stay under 25 grams of carbs each day. Here is what I ate yesterday.

Chipolte Mexican Grill
Chicken Salad > Fajita Veggies > Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa > Sour Cream > Cheese
Net Carbs: 9

I order two, and I had 1 for breakfast and 1 for lunch. The really nice thing about ordering from Chipolte is that they have their nutrition information easily available online, so I was able to figure out a low carb order on my phone while I waited in line. Plus what I ordered was delicious, but unfortunately very high in fat and cholesterol due to the cheese and sour cream.

My main fear with this diet is going overboard on fat and cholesterol and ending up worse off than when I started. I will have to work on that one a lot since what I had for super was much worse.

My own recipe based on ideas I found online.

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients:
3 chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
8 oz cream cheese
4 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp parsley flakes
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste


Directions:

1. Cut up chicken breast into 1 inch squares.
2. Add olive oil to a pan with high sides and heat on medium high.
3. Once the oil is heated add chicken.
4. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes, and salt & pepper to taste.
5. Once the chicken is mostly cooked add butter and cream cheese, lower heat to simmer. Stir occasionally until butter and cream cheese have melted.
6. Steam broccoli and set aside.
7. Add heavy whipping cream and parmesan to the sauce and chicken.
8. Add steamed broccoli to sauce and chicken.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Makes 4 bowls

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 pot

Amount per Serving

Calories 779

Calories from Fat 590.9

                                                % Daily Value *

Total Fat 65.66g                     101%

    Saturated Fat 36.5g              182%

Cholesterol 226.86mg             75%

Sodium 560.15mg                    23%

Total Carbohydrate 9.39g      3%

       Dietary Fiber 1.8g              7%

       Sugars 4.18g

Protein 30.96g                         61%

Est. Percent of Calories from:

Fat 78%

Carbs 4%

Protein 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.

Nutritional information was found based on entering my recipe at www.livestrong.com

I had a second serving today for breakfast as well. I hope to make a stir fry tonight and have strawberries for lunch.

I would like to get on a more regular eating schedule each week if possible. Here is my idea, but I will never stick to something this specific.

Sunday
Breakfast: Egg Muffin
Lunch: Bunless Burger
Supper: Stir Fry
Monday
Breakfast: Strawberries
Lunch: Ceasar Salad
Supper: Steak with cheesy cauliflower
Tuesday
Breakfast: Egg Muffin
Lunch: Tuna Salad
Supper: Enchilada Casserole
Wednesday
Breakfast: Omlette
Lunch: Leftovers
Supper: Low carb pizza
Thursday
Breakfast: Fruit
Lunch: Celery with Artichoke Dip
Supper: Chicken Kiev with Broccoli
Friday
Breakfast: Pear
Lunch: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Supper: Stuffed Peppers
Saturday
Breakfast: Leftovers
Lunch: Bunless Burger
Supper: Chicken and Rice (cauliflower)

I will post recipes and pictures as I make these.