KETO - dining out & celebrations

Before discovering KETO - I spent a great deal of time on diets that were more focused on what I COULDN'T eat.  As a result, socializing over a meal wasn't something I looked forward to as Low Calorie / Low Fat diets can be so incredibly high maintenance at times.

​Me:
I'd like the grilled chicken (no oil)
Side of plain steamed broccoli no added butter or salt
Side salad; no cheese, croutons, bacon, olives, or dressing
Though could you bring me a lemon wedge and vinegar?  
Unless it's balsamic, I can't have that.  If you don't have Red Wine vinegar - Apple Cider is great  unless it's in a pre-made vinaigrette then I'll just take a few lemon slices.
On and On and On 

If I happened to get a waiter or waitress that relied on memory alone I could see the moment they realized how useful putting pen to paper would have been.  I'd then apologize for existing and would throw in an advanced apology that I knew they were going to bring me broccoli slathered in butter & parmesan which I would then return.

KETO completely changes the dynamic of how I can navigate social situations & celebrations while making it incredibly easy to be mindful of what I put into my body.  

With the rise in popularity of Wine & Cheese shops it's so easy to go out and order a cheese plate or charcuterie board and know you're staying on plan.

No other pairing works so seamlessly with KETO!

I love Bitto Bistro, which is really close to my house in Broomfield. I went to dinner tonight with a girlfriend and we split a plate of Blue Cheese, Cotswold, and Prosciutto .  It was perfect for the two of us.

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Meat, Cheese, Pickles, Olives and a single glass of Red Wine and an evening filled with great conversation.  Easy and Enjoyable. Not to mention the waiter didn't want to slash my tires due to me being a massive pain in the ass.  

The best part is that KETO adds such ease when going to dinner with friends.  I didn't wonder about how something was prepared or portion size.

After dinner, I came home and tested my ketones - I was right around 40 mg/dL.  That's the upper range of "moderate" and is a good range for me.  

I'm in Ketosis, I'm losing weight, I feel great and have finally found a lifestyle that actually lets me live with fewer rules.

I don't think I realized how much time I spent thinking about food until I didn't have to think about food as much.  I have a straight forward plan that gives me parameters to live within and that is so incredibly liberating.

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