Gas and Groceries prices got me changing it up!
Due to Grocery Prices and 54 more pounds to go, Military Diet is back in Full effect!Back to following the #militarydiet for 3 days a week and #keto #lowcarb the rest of the week!
It saves money and it's been helping get the weight !
Starting this back up on Tuesday! Between grocery prices AND this inflammation i'm fighting for my life 😭✋🏾
This is the plan going forward:
The first 3 days of the week we're keeping it SIMPLE, structured, and disciplined.
Not fancy. Not expensive. Just trying to reset this body and stop acting like every meal gotta be a celebration 😂
🥚 DAY 1
Breakfast:
• Grapefruit you can doing Oranges if you like
• Toast with peanut butter i use light English Muffins do to the fiber in them
• Coffee ☕I add my collagen and some creamer in it
Lunch:
• Tuna
• Toast for me I use Light English muffin
• Coffee or water i do bulletproof coffee at lunch
Dinner:
• Meat
• Green beans or any green vegetables extra veggies
I turned the following into a milkshake :
• Small apple
• Banana
• Little bit of vanilla ice cream because apparently balance 😭😂
🍳 DAY 2
Breakfast:
• Egg
• Toast any high fiber low carb
• Banana
Lunch:
• Cottage cheese
• Egg
• Crackers
Dinner:
• Hot dogs
• Broccoli I sometimes change the veggies up
• Carrots
I always turn this into a shake:
• Banana
• Ice cream
🍎 DAY 3
Breakfast:
• Cheese
• Crackers
• Apple
Lunch:
• Egg on toast
Dinner:
• Tuna
my evening shake consists of these ingredients
• Banana
• Ice cream
The rest of the week is focused on low carb and as much high fiber i can get!
Now LISTENNNN 😂
This ain’t me trying to be skinny overnight.
This is me trying to get my discipline back.
Reset my cravings.
Stop emotional eating.
Get my mind and body back aligned.
Because whew 😩… caregiving, stress, grief, business, advocacy, life… it’ll have you eating snacks like somebody’s auntie at a card game 😭
Anybody else trying to reset with me this week? 👀
Managing rising grocery and gas prices while aiming for weight loss can be challenging, but combining the Military Diet with keto and low-carb principles is a practical solution. The Military Diet’s simplicity appeals especially when budgets tighten—as it focuses on affordable, easy-to-prepare foods like grapefruit, eggs, light English muffins, tuna, and green veggies. From my own experience, returning to a disciplined eating routine after periods of stress or emotional eating can be tough but extremely rewarding. Using the 3-day Military Diet as a reset, I found it helps curb cravings effectively. The structure reduces decision fatigue around meals, making it easier to stick with. Following that with keto or low-carb meals for the remainder of the week helps sustain the momentum without feeling deprived. Incorporating shakes with fruits like bananas and a bit of ice cream creates a small balance that satisfies sweet cravings without derailing the plan. This method also encourages mindful eating rather than treating meals as celebrations every time, which can be costly and trigger overeating. Inflammation can slow down weight loss efforts, so focusing on anti-inflammatory foods such as green beans, broccoli, and high-fiber options in the keto phase aids in better body alignment. Bulletproof coffee at lunch can provide sustained energy and mental clarity without breaking your budget. The key is seeing this as a lifestyle refresh—not rushing for instant results but resetting emotional eating habits and rebuilding discipline. Caregiving, stress, grief, and busy schedules can throw us off course, but having a simple plan that adapts to your financial and physical needs makes it easier to regain control. If you’re navigating similar challenges with grocery expenses and weight loss goals, try integrating this Military Diet and keto hybrid approach. The affordability and simplicity can significantly reduce stress around meal prep, save money, and support gradual, maintainable progress toward your health goals.
