Author Archives: Joshua Sloan

Yesterday’s Menu (08/17/11)

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

I didn’t feel well yesterday, so my food wasn’t exactly “healthy”.  I didn’t gain anything despite the Atkins bar, so actually, I’m happy. Breakfast: 1 1/2 serving Hormel Black Label fully-cooked bacon 3 eggs fried in butter Snack: Dark Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Dehydrated Zucchini Experiment

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Some of you might remember that back in August, I dehydrated a big batch of zucchini from my friend’s garden.  I had hoped that I’d be able to chop the dried zucchini chips in my food chopper and then use … Continue reading →

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Beyond Store-Bought Foods: Including Commercially-Prepared Long-Term Food Storage Items in Your Food Preps

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Some dear friends came over to visit on my husband’s birthday.  They don’t have a computer or Internet access, but their preparedness-minded like my husband and me.  After we talked about their garden and their plans for next year, I … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Menu (08/16/11)

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Yesterday felt like another good day.  It was long, but I’m happy with how I ate.  I’m also happy with how good I felt about my food choices. Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, so my best friend and I made … Continue reading →

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Fred & Sarah’s Deluxe Low-Carb “Pizza” with a Zucchini-Cheese Crust

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

This treat is an excellent alternative for those rare occasions when you want nothing more than a big slice of pizza.  Top it anyway you like, but here’s how we do it! Ingredients: Crust 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Menu (08/15/11)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Yesterday started a little rough for me because my planned breakfast didn’t seem to agree with me.  I’m not sure what happened because I don’t usually have that experience, but I seemed to have a lot of digestive upset when … Continue reading →

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Spinach with a Bacon and Salsa Kick

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Everything’s better with bacon, right? Take sautéed spinach to the next level with thick-cut bacon and tomato salsa.   Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut, hickory-smoked bacon 4 oz fresh baby organic spinach 3 T salsa (We used Chi-Chi’s hot salsa.) Procedure: … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s Italian “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” Salad

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

If I’m in the mood for something a little different (but not TOO different), I’ll fix this salad.  It’s a huge salad, but it makes a wonderful meal.  Diced chicken breast would make a good addition, but I usually eat … Continue reading →

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 08/15/11

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

This week’s update contains some interesting little tidbits.  I did manage to lose a pound this past week.  After the initial water-shedding that happens with a low-carb eating plan, I tend to lose weight very slowly.  That’s why this Transformation … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Garden Salad

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

When we ate salad growing up, this is how we ate it.  To this day, my siblings fight over Mom’s salad.  You wouldn’t think it’d be anything special, but it’s really quite good. Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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