Rock Your Resolution: January Challenge, Week 1 (1/1-1/7)
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New Year 2016 - To shed as much of the 150 pounds I need to lose.
"A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place"
Weather it be spirit, soul, body, health, work, home or relationships.0 -
I'm "leaning in" to family and friends this year.0
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I'm going "All In" this year!!!
This months focus is to eat Keto, and hopefully get fully adapted.
Lose 10 lbs
Exercise consistently
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Happy 2016!
Started 9 weeks of Couch to 5K on treadmill.
Get carbs back down to 20g.
Continue with Back to Basics LCHF.
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Happy New Year, everyone!
I've been way off track since Thanksgiving, so my main goal for January is to get back on track and stick to under 40 carbs a day.
No sugar at all in January.
Yoga every day.
Clean or declutter something every day.
My goal for the year is to lose another 40 lbs and get to my goal of 148 by my July vacation. I want half that by the end of February. I know it's a lofty goal, but I figure I've got probably 10 lbs of holiday bloat, so hopefully 2 weeks of strict keto should have that off.
My last resolution is to spend more time on this board. I always do better when I check in here!0 -
My goals are to stick with weight training, Reduce my A1C, stick to 100 grams or less in carbs, and to make it to on-demand!0
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Thinking of you, @baconslave!
January 3 summary
SW: 150.6 (11/2, started keto)
CW: 135.8
GW for January (and beyond): Anywhere from 132-135 would be great. I plan to start strength training so I know the scale might bounce up 4 lbs or so. I'd love to get BF% to 24%.
Calories: 1313/1350
Carbs: 24gm net (goal is under 20-30 net)
Exercise: I did my first YAYOG workout (strength training)!
And a little diatribe: I wish there was a cheap, accessible way to accurately check BF%. I feel like mine is high but it's hard to tell b/c it's disproportionately distributed. SideSteel and Sara on the Eat Train Progress group (who are apparently experienced estimators) estimated my BF% at 28-29% even back when I was at 132 lbs about 2 years ago (at 5'7"), which was "goal weight" for me. My Tanita scale said mine was 40% a few months ago when I weighed 153 lbs and now is telling me it's at 31%. I don't think it's quite as high as the Tanita says but I just don't know. However, I do have calipers and when I did the 3-site method on myself yesterday it came up at only 24%! That would be amazing if it's true but I doubt it; I'd love to know for sure. I am truly flabby/have rolls in places and am on the verge of too skinny in my arms and calves. How much is DEXA scanning, anyway ... ?
Hopefully strength training will help me with this, and with the midsection rolls that won't go away.0 -
Just worked on declutter project. About half way through, and have a big bag of clothes to donate. Next project is to decide what needs to be altered and do it or donate it. I have about 10 items to decide on. Maybe 15. This might take me til Tuesday night. I'll report when done and figure out the next project.0
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monday monday-
hope everyone is doing well-
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JAN 3
SW: 247 (12/12, started keto)
SW: 228.2 (Jan 1)
CW: 227.2
GW for January: 224
GW for 12/31: 180
Calories under 1200: yes
Carbs Under 20: yes
I am becoming spoiled with this steady weight loss ... do you think it's because I have so MUCH to lose? Is my body saying..."Thanks, keep it up and I'll show you how good we can be." ??? 0 -
It could be that you could increase your calories and still lose at a steady rate.0
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@baconslave Thoughts sent your way!
Well I have failed miserably on one of my goals, avoiding the scale, mainly because it is still sitting in my bathroom. (note to self, throw it out the window!) but I was down this morning and I can't say that I wasn't tickled to death and considering hugging the stupid scale since I have lost 2.8lbs since Jan 1st. Although I don't know why the scale needs my adoration since I am the one doing all of the work.
Otherwise I am on point with all my other goals (except the gym but I plan on remedying that situation tomorrow.) If it isn't too busy at work today, I may go walk around the station parking lot for a bit then swipe a dumb bell and do some goblet squats. Low carb is going great under 20 every day so far. Evidently 20 or less is my magic number for loss and I'm ok with that. I have been super thirsty so water has not been a problem.0 -
My resolutions for 2016:
~ Transition to maintenance by the end of the year.
~ Live with intention and mindfulness in my parenting, marriage, other relationships, health, and finances.
~ Continue to learn and improve my skills in my profession.
With these resolutions in mind, my goals for January are as follows:
Health:
~ Keep my carbs under 40g each day (with occasional allowances for special occasions).
~ Track 8,000 steps per day and complete at least 10 minutes of cardio, resistance, or stretching each day (I'm aiming for more like 20 minutes per day, but as many of y'all know my life is pretty hectic).
Mindfulness and Intention:
~ Put the phone/tablet/whatever down and be present with my husband and kids when I'm home; also pick up the phone or tablet and call or video chat with friends and family--I'd like to have at least one such interaction per week.
~ Spend 10 minutes at least twice a day on some sort of deliberate mindfulness practice, one of which will be keeping a gratitude journal.
~ Do meal planning and grocery shopping each weekend to minimize expenses on fast food and takeout due to "there's-nothing-in-the-house-to-eat-itis" and to improve my family's health.
Professional Development:
~ Complete at least one educational or training experience per week to expand my professional knowledge and skills. This will likely be in the form of reading/audiobooks and watching online videos of lectures/workshops, but if real life lectures and workshops are available and I can afford them I'll do that instead. I still need 18 continuing education units to submit to the board before October, but I also feel incredibly alive/excited/present when I'm learning and developing professionally.
Whew, that seems like a lot! But I can't think of a single one I want to eliminate, so here goes nothin!
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I'm breaking my resolutions down into bite-sized pieces this year. In January, I obviously want to get back on my eating plan. All the holiday carbs made me feel awful!
I also resolve to do my PT exercises twice daily, meditate or sit quietly for 5 minutes each day, and record a daily gratitude.0 -
JAN 4th Monday
SW: 150.0
CW: 150.0
GW for January: 5 pounds
Calories Goal Met: yes
Carbs, Macros Met: yes
Exercise - Will do. C25K
After a less than stellar end of 2015, I'm restarting. I allowed at least a 3-5 pound gain back over the holidays. I've come back down to 150.0 so that is going to be my new start. Started fully yesterday and today is going well. Hoot! I'm back!
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Begin for the LAST time. Make sure I am fit and healthy and here to stay to be able to see my kids grow up. Weight loss goal: 70 lbs. Exercise goal: Complete a 5K or longer distance each month.0
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Jan. 4, 2016. It's your dream...make it happen!!
After a prolonged carb rampage, I'm
back... Determined!!
I lost a bit of ground over the holidays.
I did, however, manage to reach my
30#, "New Years Eve" goal, which began
on October 1st. Thankful!!!!
I've jumped back on this wagon and I will
be riding it out, for my next 30#, "April Fools"
goal ☺ My best wishes to y'all, on your 2016!!!!
I'm not perfect, but I've just got keep going forward!!
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macchiatto wrote: »Thinking of you, @baconslave!
January 3 summary
SW: 150.6 (11/2, started keto)
CW: 135.8
GW for January (and beyond): Anywhere from 132-135 would be great. I plan to start strength training so I know the scale might bounce up 4 lbs or so. I'd love to get BF% to 24%.
Calories: 1313/1350
Carbs: 24gm net (goal is under 20-30 net)
Exercise: I did my first YAYOG workout (strength training)!
And a little diatribe: I wish there was a cheap, accessible way to accurately check BF%. I feel like mine is high but it's hard to tell b/c it's disproportionately distributed. SideSteel and Sara on the Eat Train Progress group (who are apparently experienced estimators) estimated my BF% at 28-29% even back when I was at 132 lbs about 2 years ago (at 5'7"), which was "goal weight" for me. My Tanita scale said mine was 40% a few months ago when I weighed 153 lbs and now is telling me it's at 31%. I don't think it's quite as high as the Tanita says but I just don't know. However, I do have calipers and when I did the 3-site method on myself yesterday it came up at only 24%! That would be amazing if it's true but I doubt it; I'd love to know for sure. I am truly flabby/have rolls in places and am on the verge of too skinny in my arms and calves. How much is DEXA scanning, anyway ... ?
Hopefully strength training will help me with this, and with the midsection rolls that won't go away.
I don't know much about the DEXA scans, so I'm no help there. I do know that Tanita can be finicky at times. Also body fat will sometimes register higher if you do it " dry", first thing in the morning on a Tanita.0 -
I put on about 5 lbs over the holidays, so starting anew. I thought I could get my keto back on while I was home over Christmas/New Years, but it was not to be. Back to work today and starting again now. Will take a few days to get back to feeling good. I definitely noticed joint pain, trouble sleeping (snoring) while not on keto, and I was also drinking some alcohol every evening.
CW: 171
GW: 148 (by my 50th birthday in November)
The big goal for me is to be consistent! I do well for several months, but when I fall off the wagon, I tend to fall hard and for extended periods. As I've mentioned before, my birthday is right before Thanksgiving, so November, December and January are always my downfall.
I see it as a huge accomplishment to have only gained 5 lbs this year, as that will be gone again once I am truly in keto mode! I know what to do, just need to do it.
Goals for the year:
1. Check in and log food every day
2. Have one major physical event, that requires training, scheduled every quarter (long distance bike or run) - first one is Chilly Hilly bike ride, late February (33 miles and 3000 ft elevation gain)
3. Be kind and patient with my husband and children
4. Keep carbs less than 40 most days
5. Lose the last 23 lbs I have and determine a comfortable maintenance weight!0 -
macchiatto wrote: »How much is DEXA scanning, anyway ... ?
Depends on where you are and how many places are available probably. There's one place in my area (raleigh/durham area in North Carolina, USA) that I'm aware of, I think I paid $75 when I got one a few months ago.
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This is great - am so impressed by everyone's goals. I usually don't get my goals formalized until the end of January/early February (started mfp seriously last year in February) - In addition to focusing on the top 3-5 goals I want to accomplish, I also try to do an action plan for each goal so I have steps to do each week to accomplish them. Good luck everyone - hard work, but definitely worth it!
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I should try and spend more time on here. I've been obsessing about programming related stuff lately. I have been slacking on posting here. Still here, still reading, but not posting much. There's not a whole lot to add to most conversations.0
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@baconslave, I wish you the best of minimally-stressful traveling, and meaningful last moments with your grandmother. My husband had to say goodbye to his mom in Dec 2013, and while it was very stressful for him and our family for him to make the last-minute trip, we are so, so glad he did. He got to visit with her on her last lucid day, and show her the 12-week sonogram of our baby boy, whom she didn't yet know about.
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@pwrfl1 and @radiii , thanks for the info! I'll look into it. That's actually less than I was imagining. I think it would be worth it!
January 4 summary
SW: 150.6 (11/2, started keto)
CW: 135.4 (new low!)
GW for January (and beyond): Anywhere from 132-135 would be great. I started strength training so I know the scale might bounce up 4 lbs or so. I'd love to get BF% to 24%.
Calories: Under goal
Carbs: Right at upper goal
Exercise: I did YAYOG (strength training) again. I have a hard time sticking with strength so hey, twice in 3 days is good by me. (He recommends 3x/wk.) It's pretty short so it's doable for novices like me and relatively easy to fit in. 0 -
My goals:
1.Get to my goal weight (6.2kg to go) and keep it there.
2. Exercise 4-5 times per week.
3. Be able to run 5 km by Dec.
4. Have fun with my children more.
5. Encourage someone everyday.
6. Eat less carbs & more vegetables & protein.
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JAN 5th Tuesday
SW: 150.0
CW: 150.0
GW for January: 5 pounds
Calories Goal Met: yes
Carbs, Macros Met: yes
Exercise - Treadmill tonight
Day 2 back at work, I survived yesterday! It is true that after 2 weeks of high carbs, the hunger beast grows back and makes it more difficult to stop the urge to munch. Yesterday was 30g of carbs, and CI was kept in check. Today should be easier and it WILL get better as the week goes on with less carbs. Keeping the goal in mind today.
@FIT_Goat Nice to see your post and dropping in again. All work and no play...
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JAN 4
SW: 247 (12/12, started keto)
SW: 228.2 (Jan 1)
CW: 226.4
GW for January: 224
GW for 12/31: 180
Calories under 1200: yes
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slimzandra wrote: »Day 2 back at work, I survived yesterday! It is true that after 2 weeks of high carbs, the hunger beast grows back and makes it more difficult to stop the urge to munch. Today should be easier and it WILL get better as the week goes on with less carbs.
This is so true for me! I am glad to be back at work, if for no other reason than to be too busy to eat crap all day!!! I am also looking forward to my complextion improving as my eating habits do as well.
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Starting Weight: 138.2 lbs on 1/1
Overall Scale Goal: 125 lbs (hoping by late Spring)
WoE Goals / Life Goals:
Write - Sitting down to write every day is the key!
Hydrate - I adjusted my water goal (based on my weight) to 67oz/day.
Step goals - 5,000 steps per day (moderate challenge based on my lifestyle)
Activity - Some form of "going out of my way to not sit still." I want to get back to bodyweight strength training, so hopefully I report a lot of that. Basic stuff is just "park far away" (but now that the temperature is dropping even that will be extra effort!).
Logging - Logging my weight and my food daily. I almost brushed off logging food this month because I'm following the Ketovangelist's meal plan, but it would feel weird to have such a gap in my data.
Daily NSVs - Making unique affirmations about the changes I see as a result of this WOE so I don't focus on the scale.
Friday, Jan 1:
[-] Write
[√] Hydrate: 81.4/67
[–] Step goals: 4,398/5,000
[√] Activity: Parking Far Away
[√] Logging: Weight (138.2), Macros C/F/P (4%/76%/20%)
[√] Daily NSVs: Everyone I know is making "This time I'll stick to it" diet resolutions, or "back on the wagon" post-holiday binging statements. I'm so proud of me that I made it through all my favorite holidays with my streak intact!
Saturday, Jan 2:
[-] Write
[√] Hydrate: 73.4/67
[√] Step goals: 8,829/5,000
[√] Activity: Parking Far Away, Mall-walking
[√] Logging: Weight (138.6), Macros C/F/P (6%/73%/21%)
[√] Daily NSVs: Mom and husband are getting back into the Low Carb way! Mom is aiming for Ketosis this time (to help with her fibro) and my husband's plan is to slow carb it and see how that goes.
Sunday, Jan 3:
[-] Write
[√] Hydrate: 74.1/67
[√] Step goals: 4,788/5,000 (Giving myself a check because my fitbit didn't count the grocery store steps where my hand was even on the cart the whole time)
[√] Activity: Parking Far Away, Chores, Foundation Training
[√] Logging: Weight (137.8), Macros C/F/P (1%/83%/16%)
[√] Daily NSVs: Keto cleared me of a sinus bug before it turned into a wallop of a sinus infection!
Monday, Jan 4:
[-] Write
[√] Hydrate: 101/67
[–] Step goals: 3,468/5,000
[√] Activity: Parking Far Away (just didn't go anywhere), Foundation Training
[√] Logging: Weight (137.8), Macros C/F/P (9%/68%/23%)
[√] Daily NSVs: The shirt I wore this day used to be SUPER tight on my arms, and now is extremely comfy and loose!
The meals I ate yesterday (using leftovers from the weekend) ended up being not quite Keto, so I need to watch that more carefully. Eating on a meal plan feels so tricky compared to how I was eating before (and definitely compared to eating while at Disney, fasting through lunch, and not having to cook!)0 -
I think I'll stick with some basics for January (that compliment my overall 2016 goals). I would like to lose 25 pounds this year to get to goal. So for January I would love to lose between 3-5 pounds (anywhere in that range and I'll be happy). I think I'll start with higher goals in the beginning of the year because the closer I get to my goal the harder it will be. I plan to stay under 100 carbs/day consistently (starting yesterday - the first Monday of Jan). I need to drink a lot more. I also want to aim for 3 days of exercise per week for January and increase that in February. That's it. By the end of 2016 I want to be 145-148 pounds and strong. I would love to have 2017's goal be "maintain the hard work I put in for 2016"!!0
