May – May Baydoun

Happy Holidays

2020, with its whirlwind of events is coming to a close. As we wind down for the holidays, I find myself looking forward to a quiet holiday season. Something I have not had in many years. There is always somewhere to go, food to cook, cookies to bake and potlocks, and parties, and more parties.Continue reading “Happy Holidays”

Santa… Do You Believe?

So this is Christmas 2020… Our first Christmas in BC. I expected a green Christmas considering what BC weather is like. I’ll admit, I was secretly wishing for a white Christmas. The kids too… just not as secretly. I’ve always wanted the kind of winter where snow falls just before Christmas and lasts through theContinue reading “Santa… Do You Believe?”

Nothing Normal About This New Normal

So… This is what they are calling the new “normal”. I simply refuse it! Not in a way that defies reality, but in a way that won’t qualify it as normal. Let’s be truthful, there is nothing very “normal” about the situation most humans are finding themselves in. Self-isolated, confined to being in our homesContinue reading “Nothing Normal About This New Normal”

Hello 2020

It’s a new day, a new month, a new year and a new decade! Wow! And it’s also a repeating numbers year: 2020. It promises to be grand! Alright so I may be a little overly excited about the new year. I know I’m not the only one. Everyone seems to be a little excitedContinue reading “Hello 2020”

4 Weeks In

It’s been four weeks of strict Keto and my body is quickly changing for the better. I am getting used to this new way of eating and to be perfectly honest, it hasn’t been very difficult to stick to it because the food I am eating is actually super delicious. Yes it’s difficult to resistContinue reading “4 Weeks In”

Day 21: 3 Weeks In

Three weeks, come and gone. I have stuck to a strict Keto diet for a full 3 weeks now and I can say that I feel a huge difference in my energy level, in my eating habits and in my alertness. I’m on the ball so to speak. I’ve been learning as I go andContinue reading “Day 21: 3 Weeks In”

Day 20: Family Get Together

It’s the beginning of spring and each year, as a family, we celebrate Norooz. Better known as the Persian new year. Every year, we get together at my aunt’s house for a lunch. We each bring something to eat and have a feast. And I’m not kidding when I say feast. I usually don’t bringContinue reading “Day 20: Family Get Together”

Day 19: What Am I Doing Wrong?

I’m very aware that the first week to ten days, I was losing water weight. A whole 7 lbs the first week and 1 more the second week. So far nothing this week. As a matter of fact, my weight has been fluctuating up and down. Give or take a pound. So what’s wrong? WeightContinue reading “Day 19: What Am I Doing Wrong?”

Day 18: Thank You, But No Thank You

After 17 full days of strict Keto eating, and a body that is consistently in ketosis and in the process of Keto adapting, I was almost completely thrown out of ketosis with one sip of tea today. Bad! A colleague of mine offered me a tea. He brought it to my desk all smiles andContinue reading “Day 18: Thank You, But No Thank You”

Day 17: Craving Something Sweet

You know how it’s nice to have a dessert after a meal. It helps change the taste left in your mouth by the food you just ate. It’s especially helpful when you have had a ton of garlic. Well in recent days, I have been missing that something sweet after dinner. It isn’t always easyContinue reading “Day 17: Craving Something Sweet”