Rock Your Resolution: January 2017 Challenge, Week 2 (1/8-1/14)
baconslave
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baconslave wrote: »Here we are. Another year gone. But a new one will be starting, and in keeping with the tradition of a New Year Resolution, we have a challenge for you aiming at helping you KEEP those resolutions this year.
Let us know your resolutions, or even just a way you'd like to challenge yourself this month.
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.
A post up in the stickies will contain links to the weekly threads should this one get buried. 2 clicks will get you back to this one without having to search.
Before you start, think about your goals. For measurable resolutions, we recommend getting a baseline.
Here are some ideas (abridged from @FIT_Goat in this post For Those with New Year Resolutions):
[*] Get an average of your most recent weigh-ins for a good idea of your starting weight.
[*] Record your food, even if you're estimating. Sure, it will be a little higher in calories/junk due to the holiday season but it will still be better than having nothing.
[*] Take body measurements and pictures. To make sure they are accurate, take several sets of measurements and average them. Or watch this video on how to measure yourself so that you are actually measuring the same spots every time. You never need to show/share these with anyone, but you might be surprised how willing you will be to share them when you have success.
[*] Make an exercise log and try for your current personal bests (even if they're nothing to be proud of). Again, a starting number is better than nothing. It will show you how much you have achieved.
[*]If you're also doing something else (like quitting smoking), the same idea applies. Take a starting measurement, like how many cigs or packs per day. You'll often be shocked at how much growth you make.
Remember changes are often slow and hard to see in the mirror. The scale is lazy and doesn't always readily reflect genuine progress. Measurements and pics will help you really see what's going on behind the scenes. And speaking of invisible progress, how you feel (improved health and/or energy) are great markers that your change is working.
Sooooo...go ahead and introduce yourself and/or post your goals when you are ready. Challenge starts on the 1st
This is a fresh new year.
Own it.
We'll be here to cheer you on.
Happy New Year and make that resolution stick.
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In! Will check in tomorrow from a computer.1
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Ok, this morning I am still at the same weight I've been at for the last two weeks. I'm going to weigh in on Wednesday and see if it drops b/c shark week. I did yoga this morning and will be going to Crossfit tonight (unless some disaster strikes). No major cheats, but I did go over calories yesterday. Will be trying to cut the majority of the artificial sugar out of my diet this week.1
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Last week was a complete bust for me as I was really sick...but I'm back on it. Finally feeling better so time to get serious again
- Net Carbs under 40
- Get my steps in (10K) and start running again soon. Not quite there yet due to bronchitis
- Keep up the fluids
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1/8/17 check-in: Weight good. Carbs good. No outdoor walk or jog because it was snowy, the temperature was 1 and the windchill -8. I did do a strength training workout. I also got my collagen in. Successful day! 1
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Finally bought a battery for my fitbit yesterday. I have this weird compulsion of not being able to follow through with an idea or plan until all components fall into place. With this hurdle out of the way, I can get down to business.2
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Checking in Monday!
Same weight as last week and holding.
Got my protein for lunch.
Dinner planned for today.
Trying not to get discouraged. It seemed easier the last time I was dieting LCHF. This time I'm back at it and doesn't seem to have kicked in yet. Only week 2, so this week I will keep a better eye out for quantity and eliminate that late evening "treat".
Yup! Down to business this week.
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I'm down appx. 3 lbs despite a grand celebration of my mum's 80th in the weekend. Haven't done anything special besides doing slightly more mindful eating. Haven't started weighing food yet. I'll assess further action in the next couple of weeks. Maybe it was a fluke, lol.
Good job everyone for staying on track..or coming back on!1 -
On track with logging every day and staying within my calorie and LCHF macro goals.
Lost the 5 lbs of water weight I gained over the holidays - so now on to some real work!
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I made merry on Saturday as is my habit. If I don't start losing any by the end of the month, then I'll have to make much less merry on Saturdays. But as of right now, I'm still suffering from the early-onset of the evil TOM. Sunday was of course perfect as planned (cals and carbs) and will be so today as well. I prelog my days every day, so I just follow the plan.
I rested all weekend. And today switched from the Warrior 90 program to the Hero 90. That's much more like it. I'll be working out every day this week and rest on either Sat or Sun. We'll have to see how much whining my sissy hands and wrists are doing this week. Silly little idiots... #girlyhandsproblems3 -
Meh same weight as last week but not surprised after a bad 3 days. Goals for the week-
1. Clean eating and focusing on staying within my calories 1100-1300.
2. No binging - not even once!
3. Make a list of rewards that aren't food related. (Any helpful suggestions appreciated!)
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I lost 0.5kg on my weigh in on Sat. I have made prace with slow weight loss and this to me is good. I'm back at work so travel challenges begin. Lucky for me I'm booked in a hotel with a gym so I squeezed in a walking workout yesterday. My back pain is almost gone so no more excuses.
Goals this week : workout out at least 30 mins everyday
Log everything good or bad
Drink 8 cups of water.
God luck everyone!2 -
Too cold to weigh myself this morning LOL
Logged everything yesterday instead of catching up this morning
New Battery in the fitbit (zip) last night, hopeful for today
Jogged in place (back and forth in the family room) today finally. Need to add one minute each day the rest of the month
Set up some new rewards for mini-goals
-171 haircut
-169 fix my dvd/vcr player
-167 highlights
-165 tickets to see Wicked
-162 new Fitbit6 -
Here I am, I know everyone missed me. :rolls eyes:
So I'm finally back down to pre holiday weight!!! Firmly in ketosis and feeling good. I'm not upping my carbs, I changed my mind, I'll wait till maintenance.
SW- 189
GW: 185
-Drink two forty ounce bottles of water.
-Start an exercise regime five days a week.
-Keep carbs under twenty net.
-Don't buy anymore nuts!!!!!!!4 -
Of course we missed you SuperCarLori! Nice job getting back to Keto.
My goal is to get back to keto, but I'm still having a hard time with getting those carbs down and dealing that late night binge. Last night after a great day I broke into a bag of chips at 11pm because I couldn't get to sleep. WTF!
I am working on keeping this a priority. Not sure why I'm self sabotaging. It's totally a mental game at this point. New stressors that are out of my control are creeping back in my psyche.
Today is a New day!
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SuperCarLori wrote: »Here I am, I know everyone missed me. :rolls eyes:
So I'm finally back down to pre holiday weight!!! Firmly in ketosis and feeling good. I'm not upping my carbs, I changed my mind, I'll wait till maintenance.
SW- 189
GW: 185
-Drink two forty ounce bottles of water.
-Start an exercise regime five days a week.
-Keep carbs under twenty net.
-Don't buy anymore nuts!!!!!!!
Dem nuts are the DEBIL!2 -
I feel for you @slimzandra. Pre keto I had a horrible problem with late night eatelse. Also my 1st few months of keto. I was always hungry which is not conducive to sleep for me. Then I would fill myself up with sugary sweet stuff which is not conducive to sleep for me. Eat the fat throughout your day to try to keep you hunger at bay and if you're not already taking magnesium, start taking it for rest about an hour before betime and see if it helps.
If the eating is more of a bad habit or true binge behavior, it may be helpful to try a substitution for tater chips. Heavily salted celery pieces or radishes. Carbs yes but crunchy, salty, finger food. My "thing" was sweets. Primarily huge bowls of ice cream which we keep around because well...my husband lives here too. I started subbing with a homemade jello which would make some people cringe since it is made with dry Kool-aid and Knox gelatin (sweetened with stevia). I'd go to bed with it or get up at 3 in the AM and eat it by the pint like ice cream. It was cold, sweet, I liked the texture and I could eat a bunch guilt free in regards to calories/macros. Not perfect but effective. Knock on wood, I'm off the jello, off the bingeing, staying in ketosis and sleeping well. Just a true confession that may help you or someone else. Progress trumps perfection.4 -
SuperCarLori wrote: »Here I am, I know everyone missed me. :rolls eyes:
Hey now, of course we did!1 -
baconslave wrote: »SuperCarLori wrote: »Here I am, I know everyone missed me. :rolls eyes:
So I'm finally back down to pre holiday weight!!! Firmly in ketosis and feeling good. I'm not upping my carbs, I changed my mind, I'll wait till maintenance.
SW- 189
GW: 185
-Drink two forty ounce bottles of water.
-Start an exercise regime five days a week.
-Keep carbs under twenty net.
-Don't buy anymore nuts!!!!!!!
Dem nuts are the DEBIL!
TRUTH!!2 -
SuperCarLori wrote: »Here I am, I know everyone missed me. :rolls eyes:
Hey now, of course we did!
Oh you guys. I need you all.0 -
For 1/10/17
Logged - yay
Jogged - yay
Fitbit steps 6000 - more than I expected
Hitting the gym tonight, hubby has plans with friends.3 -
SuperCarLori wrote: »SuperCarLori wrote: »Here I am, I know everyone missed me. :rolls eyes:
Hey now, of course we did!
Oh you guys. I need you all.
Lori 1 -
1/9 & 1/10 check-in: Weight in range. Carbs good. No outdoor walking or jogging yet due to lingering snow/ice. Maybe tonight as it's warm and rainy. Tomorrow is going to be really warm and dry so that might be the better day. We'll see how I feel after work! Collagen on both days, I think I'm finally getting in the habit with that. I did a strength training workout last night and an MMA style workout Monday so good on that front!0
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I'm in the same boat as @anglyn1. Wanted to get out walking at lunch time yesterday but there was still so much snow and ice I could barely get across the street to grab a bite to eat. Hoping it will be better today as there was quite a bit of melting going on yesterday afternoon.
Had my fitbit set aside for awhile because I got tired of wearing it at work while I was typing, etc., but drug it out today and hoping to get some good steps in.1 -
Check in for week 2.
Weigh-in for me is on Sundays.
SW: 266
CW: 251.4
GW: 165
So I dropped 14.6 pounds in the first week, probably attributable to water weight, but since I had been on keto before back toward the end of 2015, my body probably adapted back to the ketosis faster than typical for induction.
My girlfriend is on her first attempt at keto EVER, and is doing well too. SW: 210, CW 202.3, no set goal weight, just wants to look and be healthier. Had a scare at the OB/GYN in December, saying if she wanted to have kids in the future, she needed to lose weight. She's 5'0" for context.
We're sticking to <20g net carbs a day and it seems to be doing wonders for my sleep.3 -
I'm in! Still going strong! This is my best restart in the last decade if you can believe that. My mental game is strong this time.
9.1lb loss for the week. I expect the losses to level out now which is what usually happens.
Keeping my macros at Keto level still.
Go team, Go!4 -
Extreme fatigue today and feeling pms full force but determined. I stay keto but then eat pretty late again because I'm staying up.1
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Boy I needed to see this pop up today. I have *not* been focused!0
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Woohoo! My A1c dropped from 5.7 in October to 5.4 this week. We bought a used Instant Pot for making bone broth and other yummy things. My weight is down to 161. Things I need to work on:
1. exercise! This has fallen off the radar in recent weeks
2. plan meals
3. learn new recipes
4. fast one day a week3 -
For 1/11
Logged - yay
Jogged - yay, added 1 minute
Fitbit steps-5000 not counting gym yesterday
Elliptical 50 minutes on fatburn programming
Getting back into my BPC routine as well1 -
1/11 check-in. Weight good. Carbs good. The temperature rose to around 50 so I did get outside for a jog. I remembered to take my collagen. My strength training is on track for this week. Yay! 1
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