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August LC Basics Challenge Week 4 (8/22-8/28)

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baconslave
baconslave Posts: 6,966 Member
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Obligatory challenge blurb:
baconslave wrote: »
Welcome to the August LC Basics Bootcamp!
At the request of the Challenge members, and since no one else has mentioned anything else :lol:, here we go again!

One key thing that I have learned in my journey is this:
Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success

Consistently nailing the basics is so important. And consistency creates good habits, routines, and gives you momentum that will carry you through hard times or disruptions to your normal schedule. Forget motivation. Motivation is a fickle thing. Discipline carries you through when motivation fails you.

So what are the basics?
Well, hitting your carb goal, obviously, right? There are other very important other basics. Staying hydrated, keeping electrolytes up, logging consistently (if you're a logger), exercise (if that's one of your goals), hitting your macros, staying away from trigger foods and other things you know set you back...

You can report your progress to your goal, whether it be ultra-obsessive daily hitting your low-carb plan basics, or working on a fitness goal, or even nailing down other good habits in your life. And if you have problems or need advice, you'll find that here.

Each week there will be a thread to collect your progress that week and to interact with other challengers.
I'll keep links to the weekly threads at the bottom of the stickied post should the thread get buried. 2 clicks, to this post and the Weekly link, will get you back to it.

So go ahead and post your goals in this Thread.
My daily post would look something like this.
SW: 159.6
CW: 159.6

Wed 8/1:
Logged: :+1:
Water: :+1:
Electrolytes: :+1:
Calorie Goal: :+1:
Carb Goal: :+1:
Exercise: HIIT :+1:
Prelogged next day: :+1:
No booze!: :+1:
8/8

But this is your show. So focus on your basics.


Make this month count! Tear it up!:+1:

New week.
Here we go!

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  • option3girl
    option3girl Posts: 166 Member
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    Just accidentally did a 16 hour fast...first time since I started LCHF. Had my hard boiled eggs for breakfast with me but got to work and forgot. Now, on top of my planned lunch and dinner, I'm kind of dividing up my breakfast between both so I'm certain to get my macros in today. Feeling full...
  • cstehansen
    cstehansen Posts: 1,984 Member
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    After getting diagnosed with T2 last year, I went very low carb (not quite to typical keto diet levels) and dropped A1c from 6.6 to 5.9 in under 6 months. After following ADA recommendations the last 6 months, it is back up to 6.2. Decided to push down to keto levels starting last week and have 4 days straight with morning fasting readings below 100 (96 this morning) and all my readings at 1 hour and 2 hours after eating today have been 92 or less. Yesterday totals - 7% carb, 56% fat, 37% protein. Just started back with the weight training today after only cardio the last 3 months, so I'm doing a bit more protein. Also still experimenting with foods as this is a bit new for me to not avoid high fat.
  • Cyndi146
    Cyndi146 Posts: 411 Member
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    for week 8/22-8/28

    SW: 206
    GW: 204

    Calories: <1400
    Carbs: <20
    Water: >120oz
    Exercise: 30min 5x's
    Log: everyday!
  • slimzandra
    slimzandra Posts: 955 Member
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    In it for another week! I seem to be treading in neutral, at least I stopped the up-creep.


    Over the weekend.
    Logged: :-1:
    Water: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: :+1: Golf walked 18 holes, lots of other walking too!
    No booze - Had 2 drinks over the entire weekend. Not terrible.
  • bjoates52
    bjoates52 Posts: 35 Member
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    Thanks for keeping this going!!
  • bjoates52
    bjoates52 Posts: 35 Member
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    Ketogenic Plan: Start Weight: 206; Goal: 150

    8/22 Current Weight: 203
    Logged into MFP: Yes
    8 Cups + Water: Yes
    8% Net Carb Goal <20g: 19g
    64% Fat Goal <88g: 89g :neutral:
    28% Protein Goal <83g: 69g
    Cholesterol <300: 360 :neutral:
    Ketones: 15 Small
    Garmin Goal Steps for today >8,858: 9,106
    Booze: No
  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
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    Week two weigh in: 221.8
    Week three weigh in: 220.4
    Morning weight: 221
    Steps 10k: @ 6k
    Meds/Vitamins: yes and yes
    3 meals: missed breakfast
    2 Snacks: yes
    Yoga: oops!
    Exercise: with all the running around I did yesterday my time for actual exercise was nil I did make a conscious effort to park far away at every stop and take the stairs when I could!
    Water: enough to kill some fish!
    "Me" time: loud music in the car!
  • jmd543
    jmd543 Posts: 174 Member
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    Aug 22:
    -1.0/-25.8#
    Carbs 16%
    Sugar 8g
  • cstehansen
    cstehansen Posts: 1,984 Member
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    SW - 223
    GW - 175
    CW - 184

    Logged - :+1:
    Carbs - :+1:
    Water - :+1:
    Exercise - :+1:
    Calorie Goal - :+1:
    Pre-logged next day - :+1:

  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
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    Week two weigh in: 221.8
    Week three weigh in: 220.4
    Morning weight: 221
    Steps: 12390! Still moving too!
    Meds/Vitamins: yes and yes
    3 meals: missed lunch.
    2 Snacks: yes
    Yoga: poses between reps
    Exercise: Dumbbells, push-ups, planks
    Water: still working on it!!
    "Me" time: filling in my journal/planner and working in my bullet journal... So nice.
  • VVEXVVEX
    VVEXVVEX Posts: 132 Member
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    SW: 165
    CW: 161
    Logged: yes
    Water: 8
    Calorie Goal: under (so hard to get there on keto! love that!)
    Carb Goal: close!
    Exercise: 13,000 steps

    Not hungry at all. Feeling good. Loving this plan.

  • slimzandra
    slimzandra Posts: 955 Member
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    Mid Week check-in. So far hanging in there. One week until September 1st!! I'm going to a wedding 9.24. I have a new one month goal to shoot for. :smile:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1: (but a bit high)
    Carb Goal: :+1: (but bit high, I'm back to conscious eating and being aware of what I'm doing.)
    Exercise: :+1: Getting in my fast walks at lunch.
    No booze: :+1: So far so good.
  • jmd543
    jmd543 Posts: 174 Member
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    Aug 23:
    +0.6/-25.2#
    Carbs 12%
    Sugar 15g
    Wanted to save the milk for hubby and grabbed hemp milk from cupboard without thinking until added to mfp. Still many habits to rework.
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,757 Member
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    8/24
    SW 169.5
    CW 162.6
    GW 140

    I took a road trip and didn't gain any weight. I even had a glass of wine on a couple of days. I found meals that fit this WOE very easily too. So very happy with that.

    I am working my way up the carb ladder. I am hopeful I will be able to have a reasonable level of carb tolerance (50-60nc).

    My hunger is under control and that feels so very wonderful.
  • bjoates52
    bjoates52 Posts: 35 Member
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    Ketogenic Plan: Start Weight: 206; Goal: 150

    8/23 Current Weight: 203
    Logged into MFP: Yes
    8 Cups + Water: Yes
    8% Net Carb Goal <20g: 7g :neutral:
    64% Fat Goal <88g: 82g
    28% Protein Goal <83g: 82g
    Cholesterol <300: 596 :frowning:
    Ketones: 15 Small
    Garmin Goal Steps for today >8,858: DNT
    Booze: (2) 1.5 oz Myers Rum w/Diet Coke :naughty:
  • Cyndi146
    Cyndi146 Posts: 411 Member
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    for 8/23

    for week 8/22-8/28

    SW: 206
    GW: 204

    Calories: <1400 :smile:
    Carbs: <20 :( (was tired last night so I splurged on bag of microwave popcorn for dinner)
    Water: >120oz :)
    Exercise: 30min 5x's :) 2 of 5
    Log: everyday! :)
  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
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    Need to catch up with yesterday's stats!
    Week two weigh in: 221.8
    Week three weigh in: 220.4
    Morning weight: 219.6
    Steps: 13000+
    Meds/Vitamins: yes and yes
    3 meals: yup!
    2 Snacks: just one
    Yoga: missed it
    Exercise: walking
    Water: more and more
    "Me" time: working in my bullet journal while sitting at the dam. It was so nice and relaxing!
  • jmd543
    jmd543 Posts: 174 Member
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    Aug 24:
    -2.2/-27.4#
    Carbs 6%
    Sugar 9g
  • Bonny132
    Bonny132 Posts: 3,617 Member
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    SW 224
    CW 193
    GW 132

    This week, 3lbs off :D

    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1: (but bit high.)
    Exercise: :+1: ish could have done a bit better I guess
    No booze Mon-Fri: :+1: I still need a glass or two at weekends when relaxing and chilling out

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