Before I started keto, I was all about the sweet snacks. I put sugar in my spaghetti sauce. I ate Nibs like, well, like they were candy. Sugar is well known for many health risks, but we don’t talk a lot about how it affects your entire palate. Since starting keto, my tastes have changed and I enjoy the occasional bitter flavour and spices. As I was drinking a low-carb beer at the Wharf Rat Rally in Digby, I started to think about how I have changed in the past two years. Here is my Top 10 list of things I like since starting keto in August, 2020.
The Food I Like Since Starting Keto
10 – Spices – Like I said, I now enjoy spicy food. It’s still pretty mild compared to many people, but I like a little heat in my food. We have gone through an entire bottle of cumin and the cayenne pepper spice is lower than it’s ever been!
9 – Carbonated water – I hated carbonated water before I started keto. It just seemed like a soda that someone forgot to put sugar into. Now, I am a Bubly addict!
8 – Bitter Tastes – I have never liked beer. At Wharf Rat Rally, it was really hot and the only option they had for low carb was Michelob Ultra. So, in desperation, I bought one. And I totally enjoyed it! Now that I’m not hooked on sweet things, I can enjoy the flavour. Similarly, I now enjoy the taste of coffee for what it is, not the sweet creamer that used to fill my cup.
Learning and Sharing Information About Keto
7 – Driving – I have an hour commute to and from work each day. It used to be something I dreaded, and now I look forward to sitting down and listening to podcasts in the car. I have my notes set up so I can do a verbal note of things I hear and want to research more.
6 – Writing – It’s always been a passion of mine to write, but I always faltered a little bit on what the topic should be. I’m more of a non-fictional writer. Keto has given me an outlet for that passion and I enjoy sitting down and writing my blogs every week.
5 – Doing Research – In a million years, I would never have imagined that I would like doing research on nutrition. I am not, in any way, a scientist. But, I’ve enjoyed learning about my body on keto, macros, and how it all comes together into weight loss. And, I’ve enjoyed learning enough so I can put it in terms everyone can understand!
New Hobbies I Like Since Starting Keto
4 – Clothes Shopping – I’ve talked before about enjoying clothes shopping. Now being a size 12, I have a whole new appreciation for it. It used to be about finding the plus sized stores and going in to find a sale. Now, I can enter any store and find the sales. I have so many new options!
3 – Cooking – I have always hated cooking. Bill is the cook in the family. But, there is something about following a recipe and ending up with good, flavourful food that is helping us lose weight that is so rewarding! I also enjoy cooking everything ahead for the week, like cheesy biscuits for breakfast and a dessert for after dinner. I never thought I’d say that cooking was something I enjoyed!
2 – Taking pictures – If you see a picture of me from before I started keto, I am the one hiding in the background. I hated having my picture taken because I hated the way I looked. I’m still not a huge fan, but I don’t mind it as much. In fact, it’s kind of fun to take pictures for social media. I’m also enjoying the before and after photos and seeing the differences. Every time I think I haven’t made that big of a change, I look at the pictures from before we started keto. Guess what? There has been a change.
The Top Thing I Enjoy Since Starting Keto
1 – Riding Motorcycles – You might ask what riding motorcycles has to do with losing weight. Bill and I never would have tried it before keto. We just didn’t have the confidence. Now, it is one of our favourite pastimes. I love the feeling of freedom and the exhilaration of turning into a corner on two wheels.
So, that’s my Top 10 of things I’ve enjoyed since starting keto. It has truly been a life changing experience for me in so many ways. It’s brought Bill and I together in our passion for life and our dedication to each other. Thanks, keto. We appreciate it!
Wendy
