Prepping for the Holidays (October Challenge) Week 2 Check-In (10/8 - 10/14)
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This year I am replacing the Boiled Custard with Heavy Whipping Cream. I bought a gallon at WalMart tonight to start practicing using it as a replacement.0
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SW 209
CW 205
GW (for Oct) 199
Goals
1 Plan and log all food honestly
2 Get 20 minutes of exercise every day
3 Drink 32 oz of water everyday
4 Stop eating after 8 p.m.
5 Stay under 50 g total carbs
6 No peanut butter
Yea! My first day of all 6 pumpkins and it showed up on the scale this morning.
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Saturday, 10/10:
Weigh-in: 144.8
Water: 66.3/75oz
Calorie: 1195/1312
At or under carbs: 17g/30g
Steps: 7,875 / 7,500
Exercise: Parking Far away, Yoga, Foundation
Logged food
6/7
Sunday, 10/11:
Weigh-in: 144.6
Water: 57.4/75oz
Calorie: 1350/1312
At or under carbs: 33g/30g
Steps: 9,710 / 7,500
Exercise: Parking Far away, Yoga, Foundation
Logged food
5/7
Weekly Pumpkin Count: 22
October's Pumpkin Total: 58
Aside from water this was a pretty amazing weekend for me! I celebrated an anniversary yesterday and normally we'd have tossed our WOE to the side and had whatever we wanted, but we made GF chicken piccata and the MariaMindBodyHealth.com pumpkin cake and I was over by only a few carbs. Not too F*kkin shabby if I do say so myself. Come a LONG way since last winter!!0 -
Monday check in:
1. Shopped, cooked, food prepped like a champ all weekend. Check.
2. Only eating out was a glass of wine at the local wine bar, no restaurants, no coffee, not even farmer's market noshes. I'll give myself a check, since we usually do a restaurant lunch or brunch on the weekends.
3. Limited my shopping to one trip to TJ's and Whole Foods plus one trip to the Farmer's Market. I will probably do a quick re-supply on Wednesday (I'm out of eggs, coffee and olive oil), but other than that, not going anywhere near grocery stores. Check.
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Let's not talk about Saturday. It did not go well.
Anyway...
Sunday, 10/11, Check-In:
- Water: 80/80oz
- Calorie goal under (Sun-Fri schedule): I wish I knew. But impromptu visit to the in-laws meant no logging so I think I was close, but I really have no idea, so no pumpkin for me.
- At or under carbs: No formal logging but it was eyed and I'm confident it stayed under 50g so...
- Unplanned exercise: 60 min yard stomp.
- Hit electrolytes:
- Logged food: Did great until the in-law visit. No wifi, no food scale, no logging.
4/6
Earned 6 pumpkins.
Daily Pumpkins collected: 4
Weekly Pumpkin Count: 16
Monthly: 58
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Friday/Saturday/Sunday check-in:
SW: 179
GW: 172
1. <25 carbs/day - yes!
2. 10,000 steps per day - yes! Much easier on the weekends!
3. Log food every day - yes
4. 80 oz. water every day - yes
Whoo hoo, had a weekend where I didn't gain weight.
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This is my first post in this challenge, and I am hoping it kicks my rear into gear. Two years ago November was my lowest weight, and I am 8 pounds up from that. I would really like to be at my lowest again by the end of the year.
SW: 145.2
GW (for Month): 143.2
I have two weekly goals and three daily goals
1. Pre plan & Prep Weekly Menu -Done!
2. Bake/Cook one low carb dessert a week -- The week isn't over yet
3. Log daily! - Done!
4. Stay under 25 net carbs - Done!
5. Drink 80 oz of water - Done!
Had a fantastic weekend! Went slightly over on calories, but it is set at 1200 so I am good with that. Planned, shopped and cooked for the week on Sunday. I am ready for the week!
Weekly (starting from yesterday) Pumpkins: 80 -
For Sunday, October 11
SW 209
CW 205
GW (for Oct) 199
Goals
1 Plan and log all food honestly
2 Get 20 minutes of exercise every day
3 Drink 32 oz of water everyday
4 Stop eating after 8 p.m.
5 Stay under 50 g total carbs
6 No peanut butter
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Monday, 10/12:
Weigh-in: 146
Water: 93/75oz
Calorie: 1408/1312
At or under carbs: 33g/30g
Steps: 4,561 / 7,500
Exercise: Parking Far away, Yoga, Foundation
Logged food
4/7
Weekly Pumpkin Count: 26
October's Pumpkin Total: 62
My lower right SI has been KILLING me, so I've had trouble getting my exercise in. Of course walking makes it feel better but on weekdays I don't get much chance. Normally my standing desk setup at work would be helping, but not this time. I have a chiro appointment in an hour, hope that gives me back the ability to start exercising and restrengthening my core which has been neglected of late.
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Monday, 10/12, Check-In:
- Water: 80/80oz
- Calorie goal under (Sun-Fri schedule):
- At or under carbs: 47g/50g
- Exercise as planned: 30 min yard stomp mixed with sprints.
- Hit electrolytes:
- Logged food:
6/6
Earned 6 pumpkins.
Daily Pumpkins collected: 6
Weekly Pumpkin Count: 22
Monthly: 64
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10/11 and 10/12 check in
1. Stay under 25-30 net carbs a day most days of the month (see #3)-2-pumpkins
2. Plan meals for the following week on Saturday or Sunday and stick to meal plan- 2 pumpkin
3. Two special occasion days take place this month and my goal is to go no higher than 50 net carbs-N/A
4. Try to add exercise in 3-4 times per week as joint pain permits-1 pumpkin
5. Try at least one new keto friendly recipe per week to keep things interesting-1 pumpkin (cheesy taco skillet)
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For Monday, October 12
SW 209
CW 205
GW (for Oct) 199
Goals
1 Plan and log all food honestly
2 Get 20 minutes of exercise every day
3 Drink 32 oz of water everyday
4 Stop eating after 8 p.m.
5 Stay under 50 g total carbs
6 No peanut butter
I had a rude awakening today when I logged some sugar free pudding and it put me over my carb count. Live and learn. That won't be on my grocery list again.
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1. food planned for next two weeks -done over the weekend, don't have to worry about it :-)
2. ran out to Publix yesterday, but there was no food items brought, just cleaning supplies (and a cute light-up ghost for my desk at work)
3. avoiding restaurants until the weekend, although I have a wicked craving for BBQ.
4. Not a work weekend, don't count.
So far so good. I will try to avoid further trips to the food stores until the weekend, avoid restaurants, and limit other unnecessary expenses. If this helps me to cut $100-200 from my monthly budget, it would be amazing...
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Ok catching up here:
Here are my October Goals:
1. up to 40 gms of carbs per day
2. 12,000 steps/day
3. Minimum 80 oz of water each and every day
4. More consistent with exercise especially weight lifting this month!
SW: 163
GW: 158
Thursday: 4 pumpkins
Friday: 4 pumpkins
Saturday: 3 pumkins
Sunday: 3 pumpkins
Monday: 2 pumpkins
I took Monday off work and did absolutely nothing! I did however drink lots of water and kept my carbs nice and low!0 -
Monday check-in:
SW: 179
GW: 172
1. <25 carbs/day - yes!
2. 10,000 steps per day - no, only 8500
3. Log food every day - yes
4. 80 oz. water every day - yes
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Here are my October Goals:
1. up to 40 gms of carbs per day
2. 12,000 steps/day
3. Minimum 80 oz of water each and every day
4. More consistent with exercise especially weight lifting this month!
SW: 163
GW: 158
Thursday: 4 pumpkins
Friday: 4 pumpkins
Saturday: 3 pumkins
Sunday: 3 pumpkins
Monday: 2 pumpkins
Tuesday: 4 pumpkins (had a great day!!)0 -
Tuesday, 10/13, Check-In:
- Water: 80/80oz
- Calorie goal under (Sun-Fri schedule):
- At or under carbs: 39g/50g
- Exercise as planned: 28 min bodyweight. Then 30 min walking with dd6. And 30 min of soccer. Whew!
- Hit electrolytes:
- Logged food:
6/6
Earned 6 pumpkins.
Daily Pumpkins collected: 6
Weekly Pumpkin Count: 28
Monthly: 70
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10/13 check in
1. Stay under 25-30 net carbs a day most days of the month (see #3)-1pumpkins
2. Plan meals for the following week on Saturday or Sunday and stick to meal plan- 1 pumpkin
3. Two special occasion days take place this month and my goal is to go no higher than 50 net carbs-N/A
4. Try to add exercise in 3-4 times per week as joint pain permits-1 pumpkin (I helped pick up 4 bags of apples from the yard so I'm counting that)
5. Try at least one new keto friendly recipe per week to keep things interesting-n/a
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Here are my October Goals:
1. up to 40 gms of carbs per day
2. 12,000 steps/day
3. Minimum 80 oz of water each and every day
4. More consistent with exercise especially weight lifting this month!
SW: 163
GW: 158
Thursday: 4 pumpkins
Friday: 4 pumpkins
Saturday: 3 pumkins
Sunday: 3 pumpkins
Monday: 2 pumpkins
Tuesday: 4 pumpkins
Wednesday: 4 pumpkins
24/28
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Here's the new thread. Up and ready for your pumpkin collecting for tomorrow's Check-In.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10269431/prepping-for-the-holidays-october-challenge-week-3-check-in-10-15-10-21#Item_1
Annnnnnd for my check-in:
Wednesday, 10/14, Check-In:
- Water: 80/80oz
- Calorie goal under (Sun-Fri schedule):
- At or under carbs: 44g/50g
- Exercise as planned: 45min of walking
- Hit electrolytes:
- Logged food:
6/6
Earned 6 pumpkins.
Daily Pumpkins collected: 6
Weekly Pumpkin Count: 34
Monthly: 76
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