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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Low-Carb & Creamy!)
Is there anything more comforting than the flavor of strawberry cheesecake… in ice cream form? This luscious, low-carb treat is a dreamy blend of tangy cream cheese, sweet strawberries, and creamy goodness — without the sugar crash.
Maria Calvo
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Vanilla Collagen Keto Ice Cream (High-Protein, Low-Carb)
A creamy, keto-friendly ice cream made with collagen peptides for an extra protein boost and silky texture.
Maria Calvo
May 24, 20252 min read


2 Weeks of Eating Everything in Italy
After watching 4k virtual walking tours of Italy on YouTube for several years, my wife and I decided to celebrate our 10th anniversary by...
Laith Renno
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Self Discipline vs. Will Power to Achieve Wellness and Weight Loss
After spending most of my life yo-yo dieting and relying on willpower to stay within my points, allotted calories, and exercise routines,...
Maria Calvo
Apr 24, 20233 min read


My past failed attempts at losing weight don't define who I am today!
In my mid-40s I went through menopause, and I gained a lot of weight. I tried a variety of methods to lose weight including...
Maria Calvo
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Creamy Keto Mocha Chip Ice Cream
Of all the sweet treats Laith and I love most, ice cream ranks at the top. Having eliminated sugar from our lifestyle doesn't mean we can't have our beloved treat, we just needed to swap out sugar with an alternative sweetener. I have a base recipe that can be adapted to any flavor: vanilla, chocolate, mocha, cherry garcia, strawberry etc. Keto Ice Cream Base Ingredients 1 cup half and half 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sugar substitute (Allulose is best for ice cream,
Maria Calvo
Oct 13, 20222 min read


What is Insulin Resistance?
When we first heard the term “insulin resistance” we had no idea what it meant. Being the inquisitive types, Laith and I headed down a...
Maria Calvo
Aug 10, 20223 min read


How to Enjoy Eating While on Vacation
When I set out to plan our vacation this year, I vowed not to stress over food by making a plan ahead of time. Meal planning has become a...
Maria Calvo
Jul 5, 20222 min read


One year later…
It’s been a year since Mary Welch and I connected to chat about weight loss. To date, I have released 53 pounds (ca. 24 kg) and Laith 30...
Maria Calvo
Jun 12, 20222 min read


Keto Intermittent Fasting Quick Reference Guide
Starting our wellness journey required a great amount of research and learning over the course of a year. In the process, we collected...
Laith Renno
May 13, 20221 min read


Preparing for an Extended Fast
Once a quarter or so, Laith and I commit to an extended 2 – 3 day fast. Extended fasts differ from daily intermittent fasting in that...
Maria Calvo
May 5, 20225 min read


Working Out Can Be Fun in a Virtual Reality
While some may love going to the gym, we like working out from the comfort of our home. Not only are there gym membership fees to be...
Laith Renno
May 3, 20222 min read


Ditch the Sugar!
There are many alternative sweeteners out there. In this post we will cover the ones we found work best for us. Erythritol! Erythri.....
Maria Calvo
Apr 28, 20222 min read


Ketogenic Mediterranean for the Whole Family
I grew up with my mom, cooking delicious meals nearly every night. Dinner was a time for our family to be together, talk, and catch up on...
Maria Calvo
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Don’t Mess with Our Coffee!
As part of our new lifestyle, one of the first changes we made was to eliminate sugar and half-and-half from our coffee. For years, we...
Laith Renno
Apr 25, 20222 min read


You down with MCT?
MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) We had never heard of MCT until last year, little did we know, we had been consuming it for some time as...
Laith Renno
Apr 21, 20221 min read


Farming Fresh Produce Inside Your Home
Gardening Woes Over the years, we have made several attempts to garden with marginal success. The most common issue was the proliferation...
Laith Renno
Apr 19, 20222 min read


Flexible Eating While Traveling
Recently, Laith and I went to Asheville, NC, for a quick weekend getaway to celebrate our 9th anniversary. We visited the Grove Park Inn,...
Maria Calvo
Apr 14, 20222 min read


Processed Food Is Not Real Food
In the early 1900s, processed food was introduced into the American diet. By the 1950s, fast-food restaurants and highly processed foods...
Maria Calvo
Mar 16, 20222 min read


The Scale: Friend or Foe?
I've had a love/hate relationship with the scale, for most of my life I avoided it. I dreaded having to weigh in at the doctor's office...
Maria Calvo
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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