90 day challenge: Let's GO!
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I am going away with hubby for a week, just to chill out and take a break. We will be staying in one of my favourite parts of NZ which has great wineries and lots of foodie places. But never mind that!! I am still feeling super focused, and am down another 1.5 kilo this week, Yay! I would like 6 kilos gone by Christmas so if I stay on track I think this is very achievable. How is everyone else doing?2
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@805_blondie - First time ever I have my TOM and no cravings. Like. none. at. all. Crazy! I am tired but that is usual and when tired I want to eat but never mind that. This is totally weird for me. Loving it!
I really hope that happens for me eventually. My cravings usually only last 2 days, but they are difficult to get through. I try so hard not to think of it, but I'm just so hungry and it's not that I crave bad stuff, I just want to eat all the time.1 -
I am down 13lbs since August (I have a lot to lose!). I started in mid-August with *lower* carb... but my endocrinologist said I needed to aim lower than I was. Since doing that (mid-September), the weight has been coming off more quickly.
I wanted to be down 20lbs before the year was out, so it looks like that is achievable
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As I expected I went overboard at a friend's birthday party over the weekend, but I sort of expected it and allowed it to be my treat day. Sunday though, I woke up and started again. Today, after putting all my food in, I will be at 13 net carbs and a little over 1,000 calories.
Glad to see that everyone is doing well. @805_blondie I totally understand and am so proud of you for tracking everything you snacked on. @carom enjoy your trip with hubby! Stay focused but still allow yourself to relax and if you have a treat day - just don't go crazy wild on it!1 -
Hi everyone! Name is Ginny. I fell off the wagon roughly a year ago and its scary. I have gained about 50lbs back. Ugh! Today is the day i started again and started to log my food. I want to stay under 20 carbs, work myself up to an hour 5 days a week with walking, (as i have back troubles so thats all i can do) Also learn to get more fat when i prepare my meals as i sometimes fail at doing that.
I dont want my diabetes coming back full blown that i have to take pills again (been diet controlled for 5 yrs now) Sadly my asthma as resurfaced but soon as i get some of this off it will be under control again.
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HEY GOOD NIGHT LOW 'CARBONERS'....I AM WORKING THE PLAN AND AND SEEING AWESOME RESULTS....AFTER TWO MONTHS OF CLEAN EATING I AM DOWN 12 LBS. I DID MINIMUM EXERCISE AND THIS HAS MOTIVATED ME TO THROW IN SOME LIGHT WALKING STARTING NEXT WEEK....STARTING WEIGHT 190.... CURRENT WEIGHT 178(TODAY)....GOAL 150.4
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Just checking in. I managed to lose 1.5 pounds during my daughter's visit home up till yesterday when I got glutened at a restaurant last night (I have celiac) - not a fun way to lose weight. My gut is still in knots this morning. Needless to say that I am down a total of 2 pounds for the week.
60 to go. It seems like such a huge number that I think I need to do break that number down into 10 pounds increments for motivation. Maybe a little (non food ) reward?
Stats: 50 years old, 5'4"
SW: 10/04/2016-199
CW: 10/18/2016-195
GW:135
My extended family came to dinner on Sunday night and I managed to accommodate everyone's diets and food preferences. It turns out that my sister in law is doing a variation on LCHF and has lost 45 pounds in the last year. She cycles on and off with extreme calorie restriction every other cycle. I don't think I could do what she's doing, but for the time being, we're on the same page.
@sherryrichie @FIT_Goat RE: Fathead pizza - we ended up going out for dinner on Friday to our favorite pizza place and I was so surprised that there was an individual sized crustless "pizza" skillet on the menu for low carbers. My husband is also eating low carb and, even he was super satisfied with his pizza skillet.
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Good morning here from sunny Florida!! Actually it is very nice weather outside, too nice to be stuck inside my office - but gotta pay those bills baby!
@GinNJuice75 I also have a bad back and asthma and there is nothing worse than for my body to not be able to do what my mind says it can. Just ease into it and slowly you will find your back issues lessen and your breathing improve! You can do this!!!
@nadatapryce AMAZING!!! Keep it up!! You are encouraging us all!
@coloradoartstudio When you look at the overall I need to lose X pounds it gets so overwhelming, breaking it down is a great idea. You can do by 10lbs or 10% and the number is so much less intimidating. Good job on the meal Sunday, that is a hard thing to do! And your SIL is great inspiration too!3 -
@coloradoartstudio I have a list of non-food rewards and am breaking down my 120 pound goal in increments. Every 10 pounds a new nail polish/lipstick...every 20 pounds a new outfit. I also have haircuts, waxing, etc.
Mine are mainly beauty related because reinforcing that I feel better about my appearance is my best way to keep going. I want to add some activities in there too though as I'm getting more energy and confidence.
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kismet1428 wrote: »When you look at the overall I need to lose X pounds it gets so overwhelming, breaking it down is a great idea. You can do by 10lbs or 10% and the number is so much less intimidating. Good job on the meal Sunday, that is a hard thing to do! And your SIL is great inspiration too!
True! I have to keep reminding myself that I didn't gain the weight overnight, so it's not going to go away fast either. My SIL is an inspiration!I have a list of non-food rewards and am breaking down my 120 pound goal in increments. Every 10 pounds a new nail polish/lipstick...every 20 pounds a new outfit. I also have haircuts, waxing, etc.
Mine are mainly beauty related because reinforcing that I feel better about my appearance is my best way to keep going. I want to add some activities in there too though as I'm getting more energy and confidence.
I like your rewards! I treated myself to a haircut yesterday and I love to be pampered. I can be a little cheap buying nice cosmetics for myself...I think that I'll start doing little 10# rewards. I hate to buy any new clothing until I get close to my goal weight since I have about 5 different sizes in my closet.
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@kismet1428 thank you! Yes its very hard having chronic pain, asthma and top it all off no thyroid. Its a struggle but i did this before and i can do it again! I had lost 160lbs with this woe eating before. So sadly from my lowest weight i have actually gained 70lbs. But i will happy to get down to where i was a year ago which was 50lbs less!r
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@cadori what a great idea. I think I will create a chart that will help me figure out those rewards!1
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@coloradoartstudio, I have the Happy Scale app on my phone, which breaks your goals down nicely into little chunks. I'm easily amused lol!!3
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@sherryrichie I'll have to look into the Happy Scale app! I am up for anything that helps me stay on track!1
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Bah!! Yesterday I went completely off the rails. Cheese, chocolate, crisps, potato bake, icecream!!! Threw up twice and now, which is day after, I am tired, I feel like crap and my belly is aching! Honestly it was a really good lesson for me as I have been having evil thoughts recently of chocolate and icecream but after this awful result i am positive that those thoughts can now go away!! I am so back on track and even though we are on holiday I bought my keto sticks so will be checking it out tomorrow. Still feeling super focused, I know I've got this1
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Jumping onboard a little late - but better late than never - have been bingeing like crazy and ended up putting nearly 21lbs back on, so need to get my focus back.
My goals - to lose 28lbs by the end of the year
Logging my food everyday
Build up my exercise
Stick to Zero Carb for the rest of the year
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@carom - it happens, don't beat yourself up. Your body is doing that for you. The important thing is that you are totally focused and moving forward! You are my hero!!!
@kathrout1973 - welcome aboard!! You're among friends!0 -
@kismet1428 - thanks for your support1
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Oh bugger! I forgot MFP doesn't like emojis from my iPad.
@kismet1428 - thanks and how are you tracking with your goals? I am feeling better today, like my carb hangover has 90% gone. I definitely learnt my lesson.
@kathrout1973 - welcome! Have you done zero carbs before? I think that sounds really hard, as I struggle with keeping my carbs under 20g0 -
[@kathrout1973 - welcome! Have you done zero carbs before? I think that sounds really hard, as I struggle with keeping my carbs under 20g[/quote]
Yes I have done ZC before - and found it fantastic, I only eat meat, occasional eggs and sometimes some dairy although am thinking the dairy is causing me issues so am considering whether to change away from that - going to try lacto-free milk first as can't quite give up my coffee LOL2 -
I would love to loose 10 pounds by Xmas. I am following pretty consistent. I don't reallly loose pounds but am loosing inches.
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@carom Yes evidently emojis are the devil to MFP!
@kathrout1973 I admire your ability to do ZC. I try and keep mine below 30 carbs and even then I find it difficult.
@jwlodge Sometimes it is the NSV that you have to take instead, but good luck on your goal! You are definitely in the right place for support!1 -
Hi everyone....I'm late to the party but would like to climb aboard and do my best. I am kind of a plan *kitten*. I will be keto for a few days then think wait what about THAT science and look how that person is doing. ugh. I'm pretty sure that if I stick with this I will do really well at dropping some fat. I probably have about 75 pounds to lose and I know I need to get back into the gym. I love to lift but I am working nights and find it really really really hard to get myself in the gym after work in the mornings.1
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@kismet1428 What is NSV?0
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@Muscles_and_lipstick I know just what you mean. I get into ketosis, then I start to look at that "science" and " wow look how Weight watchers worked for her " and next thing I know I am on a food bender
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Good morning!
Jewel here. Put on massive weight since marriage and thyroidectomy.
Anyone wanting to join me for mutual support, recipes, ideas, etc... I'm in.
I'm Lacto-Ovo-Pescatarian Keto
5’ 4”
1000 - 1200 kcal Daily Calorie Intake
10% Carb
70% Fat
20% Protein
SW 185
CW 169
GW 130
~Misfit Shine 2 Tracker
"Man lives on one quarter of what he eats. On the other three quarters lives his doctor”
This quote keeps me going!
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Have you done zero carbs before? I think that sounds really hard, as I struggle with keeping my carbs under 20gkismet1428 wrote: »I admire your ability to do ZC. I try and keep mine below 30 carbs and even then I find it difficult.
This is a common belief that's actually backwards. Many people find, once they get over the initial hump, that compliance with a zero-carb regime is easier than one where they are allowed 20-30 grams a day. For some of us, a little bit is far too much and just causes us to want more. It also retrains your body to stop craving anything sweet or carby. You relearn what food is and what it isn't.
I stick to zero carb because I am worse at self-control than many people who stick at 20 grams a day. Eating that much will just cause me to crave more carbs than I can eat.3 -
@kismet1428 What is NSV?
NSV stands for Non Scale Victories.1 -
Checking in this morning and pleasantly surprised that I lost 1 pound last week (even though it was incredibly stressful) - I fell off the rails exercise wise last week and had a few more drinks than I intended celebrating a family member's birthday. I stuck to the right food choices, but went over my calories over the weekend.
Current stats:
50 years old, 5'4"
SW: 10/04/2016-199
CW: 10/24/2016-194
GW:135
That said, I have what I consider some NSVs -- I just ended week 3 of this WOE and finally, I'm not ravenous - most of my food cravings are under control. I'm finding that this is fairly easy to stick to and I still feel like I'm cheating eating so much fat.
- I am starting to have incredible energy and no longer experience my 2pm slump in the afternoon most days.
- I think my thyroid meds need to be reduced - I feel over medicated. I see my endocrinologist on Oct. 31 and will find out what my labs indicate. I think it's separate from my new found energy - though it could be related.
Slow and steady...On to week 4! 2 -
Day 22 and 67 to go! Wow has it really been that long? Hopefully you all have been doing well! I was sick for awhile like can't get out of bed sick. Oh what a beautiful day its looking to be!1
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