Determined December: Week 1 Challenge Check-In (12/1-12/7)
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baconslave wrote: »cassandranken wrote: »Started at 184, today I'm 181.8 I know it's water weight, but it was nice to see a drop. I know lots of people shake their heads at this, but I tend to weigh daily. Seeing the drops and rises, depending on what I eat, how much, and if I exercise or not helps me continue to make good choices.
I'm a member of the Masochistic Daily Weigher's Club.
I can't help myself. I need to know. But I also know when my scale is drunk and to not let what it says get to me.
High five! I just gotta know, too
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End of week one.
Back on keto and .2 oz from lowest weight! So that's good. So revised my weight goal after getting a body composition weigh in. Might need to shoot for another 15 or so pounds. I'm not in a rush and its all good. Feeling revitalized after getting back on track.
Increasing activity naturally is going well this week. Turns out the new job is very physical and although I'm very tired now I think I will be able to adjust! Getting used to the computer and phone tasks may be harder in the long run. I also went dancing for hours and had a great time. Feets, don't fail me now! So thats on track.
Holiday attitude is so-so. No decorating yet. Still weepy about lots of weird things. But being on diet track and activity track is making me feel at least steady. Now if I
were to break my lowest weight again - that might help me feel some spirit!
So this week's final report is: hanging in there!
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I played for years too, so I am very thankful that at least one of my boys likes the sport!baconslave wrote: »We had a good day on Saturday. The basketball team I coach had a wicked game, the type where we were barely up by a couple of baskets the entire game but then the other team pulled ahead in the last 3 minutes. I called a time out at 50 odd seconds, gave them a pep talk, and they managed to tie and then win in the last 10 seconds. I almost had a heart attack. LOL Just awesome!
And I was proud of myself too. This is community ball for 10-13 year olds, and we're all about equal floor time. I kept the same line-up in the game in those last minutes even though they were not all of our strongest players. I just told them I believed in them and knew they could do it, and they did it! A proud coaching/mom moment!
And then my youngest had a really strong soccer game and they were all on task , which is a big deal for a team of 8 year old boys who are signed up for soccer because they obviously have too much energy and their parents need to focus it for a while. LOL
Oh! And we found a great deal on an Xmas tree! We're out of work now but we still love Xmas trees and usually spend a lot (too much) on thick trees. We were going to cut way back and get a shorter and more sparse tree this year but the one hubby found is so thick around that it takes up a quarter of the room and you can't even see the trunk. It's awesome, and it was only $35 ! A splurge but it will be up for a month and a half so that is less than a dollar a day. Yay!
Saturday was just a realy nice day.
Having played basketball from K through my senior year in high school, I just LOVE that. Good for you and good for them!
My fitness goal was to lose enough weight to hopefully make playing bball in a rec league possible. I have arthritis in my knees and hips but I still want to play more before I end up with replacements in 10 years.
Ah, the nuts. So good yet so bad....
I miss playing so bad sometimes.
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Starting Weight on 12/1: 142.8 lbs
Write (+2)
80 oz water (+2)
No Alcohol (0, more of a guideline.)
5,000 Steps (+1. +3 if I get over 10,000)
Exercise (+1 for basic stuff. +2 for targeted exercise.)
Affirmation NSV (+1)
Tuesday, 12/1:
(+1) Write: I didn't get far, but sitting down to do it is the key! (Worth total of 2)
(+2) 128/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
(0) 4,263/5,000 Steps (fitbit charged in the evening but not enough for 737 steps)
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away IN THE BITTER COLD RAIN. YEAH!!
(+1) Affirmation NSV: While everyone else was enjoying the caramel apple mug cakes I made them for dessert last night, I enjoyed my coffee and didn't stress about it. My husband MADE me take a bite because he wanted me to taste how good they were, but it didn't make me want more!
5 of a possible 11
Wednesday, 12/2:
(+2) Write: Check!
(+2) 148/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
(0) 2,359/5,000 Steps
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away, foundation training
(+1) Affirmation NSV: I am starting to look at my legs as thin, which I never thought I'd do. I'm not sure I want to see a photo of them just yet but when I look down I can definitely see a difference!
5 of a possible 11
Thursday, 12/3:
(0) Write:
(+2) 143/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
(+1) 5,501/5,000 Steps
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Went to the movie theater and didn't even LOOK at the concession stand.
5 of a possible 11
Friday, 12/4:
(+2) Write:
(+2) 103/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: did have some, but less than I would have on a weekend previously
(+1) 5,533/5,000 Steps
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Very happy to see that days that I write and days that I get all my steps in are not mutually exclusive!
6 of a possible 11
Saturday, 12/5:
(0) Write:
(0) 58/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: did have some, but less than I would have on a weekend previously
(+1) 8,152/5,000 Steps (That's what happens when you get deep into Ikea and realize you left your phone on the dash out in the parking lot)
(+1) Exercise - IKEA!
(+1) Affirmation NSV: The jeans which I had asked my husband not to put in the dryer the weekend before now need to go through the dryer so they fit right!
3 of a possible 11 (whoops!)
Sunday, 12/6:
(0) Write:
(0) 49/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: Egg Nog!
(+1) 6,155/5,000 Steps (That's what happens when you get deep into Ikea and realize you left your phone on the dash out in the parking lot)
(+1) Exercise - Parking far away, lots of shopping
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Skin is reacting to some of the sweeteners I had this week, which is a nice way to remember that I have gotten used to the idea of mostly clear skin since starting this WoE!
3 of a possible 11 (weekends, grrrr)
Last recorded weight: 142.6 lbs, Dec 7
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I had allowed myself whatever dairy lately, even putting it back in one or two coffees a day. My stomach has been making all sorts of noises, so I'm cutting it back down to avoid whatever I can again. I'll probably have the last of the egg nog with my husband tonight, so today it's dairy free other than that. And a work week means it'll be way easier to keep up with my water!
I have decided to bring my water bottle on vacation so I can seal it when needed, rather than dump it out. That'll help me track how much I actually have had.0 -
December Basics Challenge
SW: 159.2 (11/02/15)
CW: 157 (11/24/15)
GW: 155 (by 1/01/16)
December Goals:
Try a few new low carb recipes this month
Walk 210 miles this month to achieve my yearly goal of 1,500 miles
At or under 40 net carbs per day
Daily Yoga challenge for December; whether it's 5 minutes or 1 hour, I will do yoga everyday!
December 1 - good day: Wise food choices, 5 miles walking + yoga!!
December 2 - a repeat of yesterday except 6 miles walked and yoga!!
December 3 - As above + 4 miles walked and yoga!!
December 4 - 6: Ended the week strong. I didn't track my food over the weekend but I was definitely good. Ate all the right foods and got some exercise in....walking, yoga and weight lifting. I'm hoping to see a drop in the scale soon
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Ok so goals were
+1 calories- stay under 1398
+1 Carbs- stay under 30
+1 work out- to do
+1 water- 80 oz
+1 log it every bite
+1 vitamins
+1 steps 5000
+2 10000
+1 no scale
+1 no alcohol
total possible per day 10
started 12/2
12/2 9/10 (no gym) (8753 steps)
12/3 10/10 (17,924 steps)
12/4 9/10 (no gym) (16,853steps)
12/5 4/10 (over calories & carbs, no gym, didnt log, & had a shot of kahua in my coffee)(15,083 steps)
12/6 5/10 ( over calories & carbs, no gym, no vitamins, no log it) (18,324 steps)
so what i have learned from week 1 is m-f i rock sat/sun i suck lolol
need to do better on the weekends
upwards and on wards KCKO0 -
I just wanted to say 10 days in and I feel amazing, waking up isn't hard, like usual0
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Mostly on track - I need to work on the water, though and also having enough salt.
Started at 178, today 174.4. I was a little surprised to see that, but happy of course!0 -
Weekend Summary 12.5 and 12.6
SW 11.30.15 148.2
CW 148.6
GW 144 (1.1.2016)
Water: OK.
Logged Food: yes
Exercise as Planned?: No
At or Under Carb Level: ~27
At or Under Calorie Limit: Close
Planned Day Ahead: No.
Not a budge on the scale. My mood is a bit somber today, because I thought I was going in the right direction and would have some good news this morning. No booze over the weekend. Ate LCHF. If I were going to autocorrect, I did indulged in too many nuts and too much cheese. So perhaps I got a bit high macros. Still I made good choices overall. Sitting in limbo again until the next drop. A good run is overdue. Shooting for tonight to get some exercise in.
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I missed a few days but I'll just cover today.
SW 11/2: 150.6; 142.6 on 12/1
CW: 143.4. Stupid scale bounced up 2 lbs this morning.
GW for December 31: 139.6 or below (DietBet goal for Transformer Round 4, should be reasonable, I hope!)
My goals for December:
Carbs: No more than 20 net/day--12/7: Yup, 20 net!
Calories: 1350/day: Under.
Logging and measuring daily--check
Getting in exercise at least 3x/wk--Have only exercised once in the past week. It's a priority for tomorrow morning!0 -
I rode my bicycle today! Only did 1/2 mile, but isn't a flat surface, so was tough for someone who doesn't exercise! I'm calling it success! Plus, hubby went with me, and I think we are going to do it again in a little bit!
Loving everyone's success!!0 -
Week one results
1.Under 30 net carbs. Christmas Eve/Day 50 net. +7
2.Light exercise at least 4 days a week as RA permits. +3
3. Try one new recipe each week. +2
4. Stop oversleeping on work days!!! +3
5. Lose 2 pounds. Lost .6 this week +1
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Starting Weight on 12/1: 142.8 lbs
Write (+2)
80 oz water (+2)
No Alcohol (0, more of a guideline.)
5,000 Steps (+1. +3 if I get over 10,000)
Exercise (+1 for basic stuff. +2 for targeted exercise.)
Affirmation NSV (+1)
Tuesday, 12/1:
(+1) Write: I didn't get far, but sitting down to do it is the key! (Worth total of 2)
(+2) 128/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
(0) 4,263/5,000 Steps (fitbit charged in the evening but not enough for 737 steps)
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away IN THE BITTER COLD RAIN. YEAH!!
(+1) Affirmation NSV: While everyone else was enjoying the caramel apple mug cakes I made them for dessert last night, I enjoyed my coffee and didn't stress about it. My husband MADE me take a bite because he wanted me to taste how good they were, but it didn't make me want more!
5 of a possible 11
Wednesday, 12/2:
(+2) Write: Check!
(+2) 148/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
(0) 2,359/5,000 Steps
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away, foundation training
(+1) Affirmation NSV: I am starting to look at my legs as thin, which I never thought I'd do. I'm not sure I want to see a photo of them just yet but when I look down I can definitely see a difference!
5 of a possible 11
Thursday, 12/3:
(0) Write:
(+2) 143/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
(+1) 5,501/5,000 Steps
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Went to the movie theater and didn't even LOOK at the concession stand.
5 of a possible 11
Friday, 12/4:
(+2) Write:
(+2) 103/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: did have some, but less than I would have on a weekend previously
(+1) 5,533/5,000 Steps
(+1) Exercise - Parked far away
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Very happy to see that days that I write and days that I get all my steps in are not mutually exclusive!
6 of a possible 11
Saturday, 12/5:
(0) Write:
(0) 58/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: did have some, but less than I would have on a weekend previously
(+1) 8,152/5,000 Steps (That's what happens when you get deep into Ikea and realize you left your phone on the dash out in the parking lot)
(+1) Exercise - IKEA!
(+1) Affirmation NSV: The jeans which I had asked my husband not to put in the dryer the weekend before now need to go through the dryer so they fit right!
3 of a possible 11 (whoops!)
Sunday, 12/6:
(0) Write:
(0) 49/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol: Egg Nog!
(+1) 6,155/5,000 Steps (That's what happens when you get deep into Ikea and realize you left your phone on the dash out in the parking lot)
(+1) Exercise - Parking far away, lots of shopping
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Skin is reacting to some of the sweeteners I had this week, which is a nice way to remember that I have gotten used to the idea of mostly clear skin since starting this WoE!
3 of a possible 11 (weekends, grrrr)
Monday, 12/7:
(+2) Write:
(+2) 125/80 oz water
(0) No Alcohol:
(+1) 5,000/5,000 Steps (On the dot! I noticed I was close before bed so I paced to get there, lol)
(+1) Exercise - Parking far away, Foundation, brisk walking while shopping (more errands than lunch hour)
(+1) Affirmation NSV: Realized while my husband was expressing frustration at this WoE (and calling me a keto proselytizer) that normally I'd be PMSing and really sensitive, but handled that confrontation really well thanks to level BG!
7 of a possible 11
Last recorded weight: 142.8 lbs, Dec 8
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New thread will be up shortly.
Edit:
BAM!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10295602/determined-december-week-2-challenge-check-in-12-8-12-14?new=10 -
Sun, 12/6:
Water: 120/120oz
Electrolytes Good:
Logged Food:
Exercise as Planned?: 45min walk
At or Under Carb Level: 21/50g total
At or Under Calorie Limit: Yes! Lower cal day.
Planned Day Ahead: Yes!
7/7
Mon, 12/7:
Water: 120/120oz
Electrolytes Good:
Logged Food:
Exercise as Planned?: 30 min workout vid
At or Under Carb Level: 39/50g total
At or Under Calorie Limit: Yes! Lower cal day.
Planned Day Ahead:
7/7
Weekly Trees of Christmas Awesomeness Collected:
Week 1 Haul:
It's definitely one of those KCKO weeks. I hit my goal weight. Then it bounces right back up. And keeps going up, despite no carb excursions and staying on-plan. I don't know what my body is doing. But I'm up 5lb. I'm up to 154.4 from 149.6. No idea. This makes me mad, partially because it makes me seem like a fraud and a liar.
And also because I've worked so hard. Woke up with chronic fatigue achiness this morning. Lovely. I was tired all day yesterday. Tired today. I was going to say that I'd try to muster enough energy to wear out my lower body and abs today, but that would be a lie. It's GOING TO HAPPEN. Because I will make it happen. "Do. Or do not. There is no TRY."
Oh well.
KCKO.
See you all on the new thread after the last week's updates.0 -
baconslave wrote: »
It's definitely one of those KCKO weeks. I hit my goal weight. Then it bounces right back up. And keeps going up, despite no carb excursions and staying on-plan. I don't know what my body is doing. But I'm up 5lb. I'm up to 154.4 from 149.6. No idea. This makes me mad, partially because it makes me seem like a fraud and a liar. And also because I've worked so hard. Woke up with chronic fatigue achiness this morning. Lovely. I was tired all day yesterday. Tired today. I was going to say that I'd try to muster enough energy to wear out my lower body and abs today, but that would be a lie. It's GOING TO HAPPEN. Because I will make it happen. "Do. Or do not. There is no TRY."
Beyond logging your food in MFP, do you keep an 'environment' journal? Make notes about everything you observe (and learn to look for EVERYTHING) so you can recognize patterns. Maybe you hurt more on days where the humidity is higher? Maybe you come into contact with allergens because the day before you felt AWESOME so you tackled dusting you'd put off, you know?baconslave wrote: »Oh well.
KCKO.
Exactly!
5 pounds, which to me are clearly water weight brought on by the inflammation that's irritating your system, do NOT take away what you already accomplished!
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@baconslave I agree. If your pain is back your body is just having soe sort of blip. It most definitely is having an annoying effect. Hang in there.
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ThinnerHill wrote: »ThinnerHill wrote: »ThinnerHill wrote: »ThinnerHill wrote: »I just found this thread and I am so glad that I did.
DECEMBER CHALLENGE
<20 net carbs daily
<1500 calories
Goal: 155 by Dec 31st
SW: will post in the morning
Exercise 2 miles on days off work minimum
Log all food and exercise daily
SW: 168
Christmas Goal: 160
DEC 2: 165.6 -2.4
Carbs: 19 net
Water: ☆
Calories: over
Exercise: nope
DEC 3: 165.8 +.2
Carbs: 7 net
Water: ☆
Calories: under
Exercise: work
DEC 8: 165.2 -2.8 since 1st
Carbs in check
Cutting back on sunflower kernels and peanut butter, focusing on meeting protein goal daily.
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