Before Christmas 2016
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Wednesday was a good day for me. I stayed withing my calories and macros. I put in two workouts. A morning cardio seasion is always a great accomplishment for me because I am as far from being a morning person as imaginable. Have a great Thurdsday everyone!0
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Survived Thursday fighting off temptation and laziness. I put on a documentary about RAAM cycling race (insane) and hopped on the bike for over an 1.5h. Sometimes I need that external motivation to get my butt movin' and it works everytime. Once I start it's downhill from there. Happy Friday everyone and here's to a great weekend (insert emoji of a cocktail (virgin))1
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gorilita the weekend is coming what's the plan?
my plan is a long hike today. skating tomorrow night and I'm not sure for Sunday yet.
I noticed I had been low o sleep the last month this week I tried to hit my 8 hours and did most nights and man my cravings went down....must remember that. the scale even went down into new loss so that is great.
had a super stressfull crappy day yesterday and felt like I need a walk instead of I need a insert comfort food here so that was great.
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Great idea. I'm only 6 days in, after trying to count calories and exercise for the last f6 months. I keep gaining and losing the same 5 pounds so thought I'd give low carb a try. I have 40 to lose and my goal is to fit into my black lace dress for the Christmas party this year. I hate year after year having to wear black pants and a loose top. Right now I'm starting with Atkins induction so I have some guidelines to follow. , so staying under 20 grams of net carbs a day. But will gradually increase after the two weeks is up.
I'm having that same problem gain lose same lbs..my problem chips...buffet past month with family...had not gone to buffets in years....have to cut it off again.0 -
My ultimate goal is to lose 20more lbs....in 5 lb increments..not drastically.0
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Missed my workout today. Trying to figure out if I had "carb flu" or the real thing lol but not feeling great and very nauseous. Spent most of the day in bed, so besides my am meal I've had broth to get some sodium in me. Tomorrow is a new day. However I am incredibly proud I didn't give in and have some toast
I hope you'll better very soon
Yes tomorrow is a new day
What is carb flu??0 -
Good question thm! I plan on starting my days the same time as during the week so I can follow the same meal schedule. I can take a nap later if I want to. I already have my workouts planned but that part is never an issue. I have a 32oz bottle I am going to attach myself to. I plan on having 3 of those throughout the day. Sunday I am shopping and cooking for the following week. That's the plan! :-)1
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goldengirl111 wrote: »Missed my workout today. Trying to figure out if I had "carb flu" or the real thing lol but not feeling great and very nauseous. Spent most of the day in bed, so besides my am meal I've had broth to get some sodium in me. Tomorrow is a new day. However I am incredibly proud I didn't give in and have some toast
I hope you'll better very soon
Yes tomorrow is a new day
What is carb flu??
Induction Flu: Headache, Lethargy, Nausea, Confusion / Brain Fog, Irritability. The most common side effect on low carb is what most people experience during the first week, often during days 2-4. The “induction flu”, so called as it can mimic flu-like symptoms.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/side-effects0 -
Good question thm! I plan on starting my days the same time as during the week so I can follow the same meal schedule. I can take a nap later if I want to. I already have my workouts planned but that part is never an issue. I have a 32oz bottle I am going to attach myself to. I plan on having 3 of those throughout the day. Sunday I am shopping and cooking for the following week. That's the plan! :-)
good plan...ya i don't seem to drink my water on the weekend good idea I think I will do the same. I like the idea of getting g up at the same time too good plan!. I'm at the arena with my son so I'm usually up early but sleep in maybe an hour. let's crush this weekend 1 -
Haven't checked in here in a while - haven't made much progress.
But I finally have something to report... Even if it is a NSV.
Yesterday my gym hosted a fitness challenge. The time limit on the challenge is 10 minutes to complete all the exercises - without rest.
I finished it in 8 minutes exactly.
And then I got slightly crazy and went for a second go - which scored me an entire minute improvement on my time (and a few crazy looks from other members - because they're all falling down on the floor after and here I am doing it again LOL) putting my time at 7 minutes, which is the average for the gym's top athletes to complete the challenge.
My legs were cramping all night last night, but I'm happy.
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yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn 0 -
treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.0 -
treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
I used to have a lot of cramps. My practitioner gave me magnisum and since then I didn't have cramps. Check with your doctor first if you're planning to take it.0 -
Shadowmf023 wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.
Great job on the challenge.
You can't have carbs not even pre and/or post workout?0 -
Last night in Arizona. I've weighted today. I've lost some weight but the fact my food wasn't gluten free so the allergy makes me look fat. I think I lost some muscles. My injured arm feels better as it was resting but really let's see how it will feel at the gym.
It's been really quite here even from my side. By nov 1st I want to know who still on board.
Starting nov 1st each day we will post our water intake and carbs intake. Or do you prefer cals, macros and water?0 -
Shadowmf023 wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.
Great job on the challenge.
You can't have carbs not even pre and/or post workout?
I have them both pre and post workout. But they still increase cravings. Although I'm also having some issues with fatigue (which is a problem of another nature that I'm still trying to figure out), it may be because of that as well. Working out could be putting more stress on an already tired body, and so it's seeking quick energy sources. That's one of my theories anyway.0 -
Shadowmf023 wrote: »Shadowmf023 wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.
Great job on the challenge.
You can't have carbs not even pre and/or post workout?
I have them both pre and post workout. But they still increase cravings. Although I'm also having some issues with fatigue (which is a problem of another nature that I'm still trying to figure out), it may be because of that as well. Working out could be putting more stress on an already tired body, and so it's seeking quick energy sources. That's one of my theories anyway.
Well the body crave carbs and simple sugar when it's tired so your theory might be right.
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I start seeing Christmas stuff everywhere in stores so we have 2 months let's focus on our goals.
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Shadowmf023 wrote: »Shadowmf023 wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.
Great job on the challenge.
You can't have carbs not even pre and/or post workout?
I have them both pre and post workout. But they still increase cravings. Although I'm also having some issues with fatigue (which is a problem of another nature that I'm still trying to figure out), it may be because of that as well. Working out could be putting more stress on an already tired body, and so it's seeking quick energy sources. That's one of my theories anyway.
Well the body crave carbs and simple sugar when it's tired so your theory might be right.
Are you sleeping enough?
I am yes. But still tired all the time. I've tried a few things to see if I can remedy it. But none have worked so far.
I am currently adding plenty of nutrient dense foods to my diet in an effort to seriously bump up my nutrition. Also added B-complex vitamins. Haven't seen much improvement yet, but it's too soon to tell I think. I'll reevaluate in a few weeks.
As for the carb cravings, I'm currently taking an herbal supplement called Manna. It's active ingredient is Honey Mesquite. The product slows down the release of glucose in the blood stream, basically lowering the GI of foods. It has really helped my cravings so far. It reduces that 'urgency' of needing something NOW. So I'm good with that for now. Whatever helps is great.0 -
Shadowmf023 wrote: »Shadowmf023 wrote: »Shadowmf023 wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.
Great job on the challenge.
You can't have carbs not even pre and/or post workout?
I have them both pre and post workout. But they still increase cravings. Although I'm also having some issues with fatigue (which is a problem of another nature that I'm still trying to figure out), it may be because of that as well. Working out could be putting more stress on an already tired body, and so it's seeking quick energy sources. That's one of my theories anyway.
Well the body crave carbs and simple sugar when it's tired so your theory might be right.
Are you sleeping enough?
I am yes. But still tired all the time. I've tried a few things to see if I can remedy it. But none have worked so far.
I am currently adding plenty of nutrient dense foods to my diet in an effort to seriously bump up my nutrition. Also added B-complex vitamins. Haven't seen much improvement yet, but it's too soon to tell I think. I'll reevaluate in a few weeks.
As for the carb cravings, I'm currently taking an herbal supplement called Manna. It's active ingredient is Honey Mesquite. The product slows down the release of glucose in the blood stream, basically lowering the GI of foods. It has really helped my cravings so far. It reduces that 'urgency' of needing something NOW. So I'm good with that for now. Whatever helps is great.
I haven't used manna. But maybe if you eat a little carb (grains) every day it might balance things.
I use Ryvita bread one slice pre workout and one post workout. Both with main meals not a snack. The one slice is 6g carbs and 2g fiber0 -
Mostly lurking but still here. I'd like to lose 14 lbs. by Jan. 1st. I've lost 34 since August. I struggle with sugar and carb cravings badly.0
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Shadowmf023 wrote: »Shadowmf023 wrote: »Shadowmf023 wrote: »treehugnmama wrote: »yay shadow!! that is fantastic...you are making progress!! I find a hot Epson salt bath helps sometimes. I have restless legs so I feel your pain. swimming also helps me alot with my calf...don't know why.
my legs were/are so cramps today too. I hate it I will have to wear compression socks today to get them ready for skating tonight....I'm quite the sight on the ice lol...but it's so hard I have to be getting a great burn
Tonight I'll be adding some epsom salts and some pink himalayan salt crystals to my bath water. I've also been taking Mag Phos tissue salts during the day. Not much more I can do sadly, they'll just have to recover on their own.
I've tried ice skating before...yeah no. Lol I'll stick to walking because I sucked
I've not been making progress scale wise. In fact I've gained weight. And haven't lost inches either. Things in the weight room, as far as strength is concerned, is also moving really slowly. Oh well. At least this challenge renewed my motivation.
Thing is - I need carbs to be able to progress with my lifts, even if it is slowly. But the carbs are making my blood sugar do summersaults. I've added some herbal medicine to control blood sugar. Because while I love having more explosive lifts, the constant cravings kinda suck. Lol.
Great job on the challenge.
You can't have carbs not even pre and/or post workout?
I have them both pre and post workout. But they still increase cravings. Although I'm also having some issues with fatigue (which is a problem of another nature that I'm still trying to figure out), it may be because of that as well. Working out could be putting more stress on an already tired body, and so it's seeking quick energy sources. That's one of my theories anyway.
Well the body crave carbs and simple sugar when it's tired so your theory might be right.
Are you sleeping enough?
I am yes. But still tired all the time. I've tried a few things to see if I can remedy it. But none have worked so far.
I am currently adding plenty of nutrient dense foods to my diet in an effort to seriously bump up my nutrition. Also added B-complex vitamins. Haven't seen much improvement yet, but it's too soon to tell I think. I'll reevaluate in a few weeks.
As for the carb cravings, I'm currently taking an herbal supplement called Manna. It's active ingredient is Honey Mesquite. The product slows down the release of glucose in the blood stream, basically lowering the GI of foods. It has really helped my cravings so far. It reduces that 'urgency' of needing something NOW. So I'm good with that for now. Whatever helps is great.
I haven't used manna. But maybe if you eat a little carb (grains) every day it might balance things.
I use Ryvita bread one slice pre workout and one post workout. Both with main meals not a snack. The one slice is 6g carbs and 2g fiber
My carbs come mainly from vegetables, lentils, beans, quinoa, gluten free oats and buckwheat at the moment. I average about 100-120g total a day now. With most of them being around workout times. Hope it evens out, but for now, manna is helping me out tons.1 -
Hi everyone,
I've been ding LC Since Sept 26th and I've lost 7.2kgs since. I have approx 7kgs to my goal. I try to keep my carbs under 50g and cals about 1000-1200. I also IF as I don't eat breakfast (never have) so I'm very satsfied with the cals I'm eating and sometimes I struggle to get over 900. The only exercise I do is walking, with a goal of starting weights 1st Dec (just for my mental health of the scales going up with muscle gains). I also always plan my meals 1-2 days ahead so I know whats happening.
Reading about the swimming makes me want to start up again. I gave up as a teenager and was so good =(0 -
I love reading everything I can about lc.
I'm averaging around 12-15% carbs a week. I eat very little veg apart from sweet pepper and sugar snap peas.
I'm wondering if anyone can help with my tdee?
I walk (fast) 5,6,7 times a week for min 1 hour. I lift heavy 3 times a week for min 1 hour. This exercise is not a new regime, I've been doing this for years.
I'm currently 155lbs, 5ft 5", 45 year old female, no health problems or medication. I aim for 1700-1800 cals per day.
According to tdee calculators my bmr is around 1345 and tdee 2100. That is based on moderate exercise 3-5 hours a week. My job is very sedentary.....on my *kitten* 6 hours a day.
So, would you say I am putting the numbers into the calculator accurately? Or should I increase the exercise to 5-7 hours a week? I ask because they normally state "3-5 hours moderate" or"5-7 hours strenuous". I would say they are 5-7 moderate not strenuous??
It's so confusing!
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Happy Halloween everyone! I am still in persuit of a perfect weekend but this one was better than last week so as long as there is improvement I am happy with myself. I did a half hour of cardio this morning so good start of a new week. It may be tough today but stay away from the candy ladies!0
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Happy Halloween everyone! I am still in persuit of a perfect weekend but this one was better than last week so as long as there is improvement I am happy with myself. I did a half hour of cardio this morning so good start of a new week. It may be tough today but stay away from the candy ladies!
You can do it -- stay away from the candy! It doesn't taste good anyway -- full of chemicals and carbage!
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SD: 9/22/16
SW: 142.4
CD: 10/31/16
CW: 138.4
GD: 12/10/16
GW: 132.4 (range 127.4-135.4)
I'm halfway to my goal date. 39 days down, 40 to go. 4 lbs down and 3 lbs until I hit the TOP end of my range.
I'm definitely not going to hit the "sweet spot" of 132.4 before December 10 but that was weightloss based on .75 lb per week (135.4 was .5 lbs/week and 127.4 was 1 lb/week). As you can see from the math, I lose about 1 lb every 10 days. Also, for 2 of those weekends since creating my initial post I had carb "blowouts". I was out of town and I have a very hard time sticking to WOEs when I am out of town and not cooking for myself. *No excuse*
Right now, I'm hoping to just reach the uppermost limit of my range which is to get down to 135.4. So, from today, that's exactly 3 lbs in just under 6 weeks (40 days). At the same rate of weightloss I should be able to hit this number If I lose 1 lb every 10 days or so.
I'm hoping to amp up my progress though. The biggest culprit is I'm getting way too much protein. I've started making fat bombs again so I'm hoping that will help. Wish bacon could be just fat and no protein :-( Also, going to shave about 150-250 calories off my daily intake.0 -
Today is nov 1st. I need to know who still in, make sure to comment today.
The ladies who still in, at the end of the day post your:
water intake
Carb intake (how many g from grains and how many g from veggies and fruit)
You can also post your fat, protein and cals
For TDEE, I'll show you today how to calculate.
Almost 5 am here, back to counting cals and my first work class after 2 weeks of light exercise and half half eating right due to travel.
I didn't gain weight but I sure lost some muscles
Not sure how my arm feels will find out shortly.
Ladies we have 8 weeks, stop snacking stop whatever wrong you're doing and focus. Starting today we will post our info.0 -
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