June 13, 2024 Diary

Last mowing yard time, SO and my son mowed the front and back yards because of my shin splints so that was a big help. My leg is pretty close to 100% healed so I feel I am ready to mow again. Funny how it takes 2 men to do the mowing of 1 mother lol. However, I only mowed the backyard today because since my son is off for summer break, we need to give him more responsibility since he is turning 16 years old next month! Aaaahhhh!!! So he mowed the front. 

I tried another new recipe in lieu of breakfast. Loved frosties growing up going to Wendy's so I came across this keto recipe on Instagram and due to the minimal ingredients. 

Here is what I used:

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1 1/2 tbsp erythritol 

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of kosher salt

Whip using a hand mixer a few minutes until soft peaks form. Scoop in a sandwich plastic bag and freeze at least 30 minutes. Snip a corner and serve into 4 mini cups and eat!

Taste is hmmmm different. Not sure if it's the erythritol or the cocoa powder because it says Hershey's Cocoa but underneath says 100% cacao which Google tells me is more bitter than cocoa powder. Maybe I'm overthinking things.

I bought new magnesium supplements. I gave my magnesium gummies to my son (he really needs it) and got these powders. I've now learned the importance of magnesium because it helps with constipation which can be common with people eating keto...especially if one eats so much cheese and dairy.

I am starting off taking 1/2 a serving for now. I take 1 tsp and dissolve it in half a cup of water and once dissolved I add in a other half cup to make it 8 oz total and chug it. I didn't measure the first time and it was tart as fuck! Next time I take the night time one is literally right when I go to bed because it was fast acting for me. I had trouble doing the rest of my steps after dinner and had to literally fight to stay away. And then I had to do my facial routine + gua sha which takes about 45ish minutes total (yes, I often keep track). By the time it came for me to go to bed I was no longer sleepy and it took a long ass time.  So word to future self....ONLY TAKE THE SLEEP WHEN YOU ARE ONLY GOING TO BED!!