Keto and low carb eating

Last week my husband and I made the switch to a keto diet. (You can learn more about Keto here. Be sure to read the Keto in a Nutshell on the side bar.) We did this a few years back and had great success. He is totally fine with eating keto forever, but I just couldn't do that. I love fruit! I also love pasta and really want that occasional bowl! (I'm Italian, it's in my blood!)

So when he asked to go keto a couple of weeks ago, I was hesitant. I told him I'd do it and prepare meals we ate together keto, but I was going to have a few more carbs. He's trying to stay under 20 per day, while I'm giving myself 50 - and a cheat day once a week if I feel inclined. This gives me the freedom to throw in some fruit (berries mostly), if I wish. It also lets me enjoy a meal out (or at someone else's house) without having to decline due to dieting. (You might call my diet lazy keto -- or just low carb.)

So far things are going well. We ate keto-friendly all of last week, and when we had a birthday party to go to, I freely had a slice of pizza and cake without feeling bad. I might not get into ketosis like my husband will, but I'm eating better and feeling great! I'm still watching my calorie intake and by low carbing it, I am finding that it's harder to actually eat enough calories in a day -- that's a win for me!

Here are some dinners that I have on our keto menu:

Chiavetta's chicken and grilled asparagus
Flank steak and grilled yellow squash w/ parmesan cheese
Chicken souvlaki salad
Ham steaks and mashed cauliflower
Taco pie w/ guacamole

All meals also have a side salad available. Our salads usually consist of lettuce, shredded cheddar, sliced almonds, and a low carb dressing. Our favorite dressing is Ken's Northern Italian. SOOOO GOOD!

As we get into the keto swing of things again, I'll start sharing some recipes that we enjoy.

If you eat a keto or low carb diet, what are some of your favorite dinners?