Hi BW. I do it quite a bit different from Janet, who seems to be doing it more properly.
I just lamented in my journal how I know I'm arguably eating too much dairy and deli meat, but I'm honestly not a big steak or seafood fan. I sort of have to make it overly-palatable to get enough protein.
As for veggies, I don't mind them, but for the most part I'm eating what WereBear calls "condiment levels" of veggies, at least for now. In summer, I'll probably have more. I have the odd side veggie at dinner, mashed rutabaga most recently. I'll have the odd potato because they don't really bother me and I think a bit of a carb hit at dinner helps me avoid that keto insomnia. My local store has a brand of potatoes called "Castaways" that are too small, but that's perfect for me.
Dr Ted is a fan of a more moderate carb level (he has about 100 g/day) but he's not dogmatic about it - you can be a carnivore, vegan or anywhere in between, just prioritize that protein.
My favorite meals of late:
- high-protein chaffle sandwiches, fried egg is my fave
- beef chili mess: deli roast beef + melted cheese + chili as a sauce (this is at work, where the chili is too carby)
- turkey potato soup mess: deli turkey + melted cheese + potato bacon soup likewise as a sauce b/c it's too carby
- meat and cheese roll-ups
- Greek yogurt + berries + added whey protein, if I'm trying to top up
- whatever meat + veggie + 1% cottage cheese for "dessert". I LOVE cottage cheese and could never get sick of it.
- homemade soup/stew
It might be worth noting that I'm not currently aiming to lose weight. I do know I've improved my body composition, though, as I can see the definition in my muscles from strength training, while my scale weight has remained stable. I might change my mind in the spring and tighten the screws on myself. In the meantime, gimme that hot, brown/beige winter comfort food in a bowl.