Banting, but paid the price for a binge…

It’s been 4 days since I went on a serious binge and paid for it by putting on 2 kilos overnight! I am sure that was from water retention from all the wine that I drank, not to mention the carb foods that I scarfed down when the inhibitions plummeted and my good intentions went screaming out the door. I was so disgusted with myself the next morning that I decided to give the wine a wide berth from now on. Maybe French champagne on my birthday and at New Year…

For three days I have drunk filter coffee (Mocha Java) with cream, and a lot of water and some herb tea. My food intake has been Banting legal all the way and in those four days I have lost the two carb-water-logged kilos plus another one. I count that as one kilo lost in 4 days as I will not give those carb-kilos a spot they do not deserve!

Off to lunch with hubby and dogs at the local pub today. I am planning on steak and salad. Oh, and hubby and I both had some of yesterday’s batch of cocktail meatballs as a quick snack this morning. Yum.

The Sunflower Crackers are a welcome go-to when looking for a quick crunchy bite. I did the previously unthinkable and scooped up soft butter with them. Mm m mmmm! Good stuff that butter. I just keep thinking “appetite suppressant, appetite suppressant!”

These two snacks are ‘must-haves’ on a Banting journey.

Anyone want to add a meatball recipe in the comments below? Go on, you know you want to.

Here’s mine…

Modjadji's Meatballs

Modjadji’s Meatballs

500 g mince, preferably fatty (ha!) not lean (Did I really say that?)

¼ cup finely chopped or grated onion

3 to 4 Tbs your favourite hard cheese (I used Cheshire the first batch and Cheddar the second. I am using Parmesan next)

Any herbs and spices you like – about 1 Tbs fresh herbs or 1 tsp dried – about ½ to 1 tsp spices. Up to you. (I used dried oregano and cayenne pepper*)

Salt and pepper to taste (I use Himalayan. Maldon as well)

Mix it up **

Fry the meatballs in a pan with about a tablespoon of your preferred oils/fats. (I used butter and olive oil for one batch and pork fat for the other. Will use coconut oil as well.)

*(Just a note on cayenne – it’s really good for circulation and our hearts. Google it for more great info.)

**Spread the meat out evenly on a tray or roasting pan and sprinkle the herbs and spices, onion and cheese on top. Lightly gather up the mixture, (kind of fold it up) and then squish it together and make into meatballs. It helps to roll them with oiled hands so the mixture doesn’t stick. Use coconut oil, it is really good for your skin!

This made about 24.

Keep in fridge in container. (Didn’t last long. Make a big batch and then you can freeze them too.)

Have a great day all you Banting Babes…and Boys!!!