I failed at the low carb and keto diet more times than I can count. I was pretty successful with my last attempt which was over a year ago. I think what clicked that time was finding replacements for things I could not go with out, aka sweets. I think another point worth noting is I am setting goals I know I can achieve.

I am doing this as a method to drop a few pounds and keep them off for bikini season. I know I am not going to make a 100% lifestyle change. I’m only hoping to shed a small healthy reasonable amount of weight while keeping my BMI within a healthy range. I’m giving myself a cheat day. I’m still eating food that I love.

I. Can. Do. This!

Rob can too. I’m making him do this with me. 😉

What I bought:

  • 5 bags Pork Rinds (Aldi – $4.75)
  • 2 pints Light Ice Cream (Aldi – $6.87)
  • 2 packs Raspberries (Aldi – $5.18)
  • 2 packs Blackberries (Aldi – $4.38)
  • 1 lb pack Sliced Salami (Aldi- $5.25)
  • 2 packs Iceberg Lettuce (Aldi – $2.38)
  • 1 Seedless Cucumber (Aldi – $.99)
  • 1 quart Half & Half (Aldi – $1.55)
  • 1 pack Low Carb Tortillas (Aldi – $2.15)
  • 2 packs Cheese Cubes (Aldi – $3.30)
  • 1 pack Whipped Cream Cheese (Aldi – $1.49)
  • 1 pack Block Cream Cheese (Aldi – $.79)
  • 1 pack Goat Cheese Crumbles (Aldi – $2.19)
  • 1 pack Spreadable Cheese Wedges (Aldi – $2.35)
  • 1 pack Mini Sweet Peppers (Aldi – $2.89)
  • 1 jar Dill Pickles (Aldi – $1.69)
  • 1 pack Easy Melt Cheese (Walmart – $3.63)
  • 1 bottle Thousand Island Dressing (Walmart – $.92)
  • 2 four packs Two Good Yogurt (Walmart – $8.48)
  • 2 bags Frozen Broccoli (Walmart – $2.00)
  • 1 three lb bag Triple Frozen Berries (Walmart – $8.47)
  • 1 21 oz bag Pepperoni (Walmart – $7.47)
  • 1 large container Strawberries (Walmart – $5.86)

I did not use the full amounts of all the items for my meal prep. $79.17 was the total cost of my shopping trip. I already had several items at home including my freeze ahead instant pot hamburgers, ginger sesame split chicken breast, bacon, eggs, onion, almond flour, everything bagel seasoning, and sugar substitute. I did include the price of those items as well as the adjusted price of the items not fully used from my shopping list into my meal prep total.

What I Made:

  • 8 Breakfast Burritos ($5.50)
  • 10 Low Carbuteries ($29.25)
  • 4 Ginger Sesame Split Chicken Breast & Broccoli Meals ($5.98)
  • 8 Big Mac Salads ($10.00)
  • Everything Bagel Cucumbers ($2.65)
  • 2 Mixed Berry Cobblers ($10.65)
  • Snacks/Miscellaneous ($21.56)

Five Days of Low Carb Meals for Two Ran Me…

A total of $85.59, but lets call it $85.00 because whos crying over 59 cents? It always costs more to eat fresh, which is unfortunate. I have a new goal of making it as cost efficient as possible and sharing it with you! I will share low carb recipes and shopping lists along the way. Wish me luck, yall!