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Sept LC Basics Challenge 2017: Week 1 (9/1-9/7)

baconslave
baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
edited November 21 in Social Groups
Welcome to the September Basics Challenge!
I feel so strongly about how crucial this is, I'm having a Basics challenge every month.

Bah, basics! Entirely boring and unsexy, right?
Guess what though? It will get you to your goal. Basics aren't flashy or exciting, but this is how it's done.


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 basics we need to lock in: 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.


Wed 9/1:
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:
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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    Posting early. I have a camper to pack tomorrow.
  • hjackson1226
    hjackson1226 Posts: 124 Member
    My daily goals would look like this:

    Did NOT step on the scale:
    Logged all of my meals and snacks:
    Carb Goal:
    Fat Goal:
    Ketones/Other Supplements:
    Water:

  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Wed 9/1:
    Weighed in: :+1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Macros within range: :+1:
    Exercise: YAYOG :+1:
    6/6

    I recently adjusted macros to 25% C, 50% F, 25% P. I'd started having a lot of reflux and GI problems again recently (which made me sad because when I first started keto, they totally cleared up) and noticed I was getting nauseated from a lot of fat so I am experimenting. They usually end up closer to 15-20% C, 25% P and the rest fat but the GI issues have been a little better the past several days, so yay!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    I will catch up and post my stuff when I get back Monday.
    Have a great weekend everyone. :smiley:
  • Chillycatmum
    Chillycatmum Posts: 188 Member
    Have had a week of bingeing, but am back on track and lowering my carbs carefully again, taking September simply and going back to basics properly - have my appointment with the Upper GI consultant on 13th September and would really like be back in control by then.

    I hate emotional eating and think next step for me is to try to deal with this issue so it doesn't happen again - I know I feel better when I am on track and hate this bloated feeling
  • AlexandraCarlyle
    AlexandraCarlyle Posts: 1,603 Member
    I'm so glad September is here! Had a holiday away that frankly, 'diet-wise', sucked! Ugh! My H and I were so looking forward to coming back to a gastronomically sane world! Pick up where we left off. Eat all the good stuff, ditch the 'bad'!
    LCHF/P.... back on the wagon and Hi-Ho Silver, away!!
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    LOL when I said "Wed 9/1" I meant "Thurs 8/31." I need more sleep. ;)

    Friday, the actual 9/1:
    Weighed in: :+1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Macros within range: :+1:
    Exercise: Nope. :( Was going to swim laps in neighborhood pool but then there was all kinds of heavy rain at the times i could have gone. I did walk about 8k steps.
    5/6
  • Windsong
    Windsong Posts: 312 Member
    This WILL help me I am sure.
    9/1
    Staying true to my goals
    Right amount of carbs
    Keeping within limits for cholesterol
    Watch sodium intake
    Maintain healthy fats
    Eat enough fiber
    Exercise NO due to fracture in foot Dr. ordered to stay off of it for 6-8 weeks.
    Work on upping calories
    Daily logging
    Keeping positive
    Health is my goal and weight loss is my gift.
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Saturday, 9/2
    Weighed in: :+1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: Didn't log
    Macros within range: Protein was good. Carbs were high!
    Exercise: Went kayaking and jetskiing!
    4-5/6(? Day at the lake with DH's CWs and families!)

    Sunday, 9/3
    Weighed in: :+1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Macros within range: :+1:
    Exercise: Rest day (so I count that :))
    6/6
  • Windsong
    Windsong Posts: 312 Member
    Staying true to my goals
    9/2 &9/3
    Right amount of carbs
    Keeping within limits for cholesterol
    Watch sodium intake
    Maintain healthy fats
    Eat enough fiber
    Exercise NO due to fracture in foot Dr. ordered to stay off of it for 6-8 weeks.
    Work on upping calories
    Daily logging
    Keeping positive
    Health is my goal and weight loss is my gift.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Goals:
    Daily weighing: :+1:
    Daily diary of eating (not necessarily logging): :+1:
    Focus on fiber: :+1:
    Daily 10k steps: will be :+1:
    5 yoga/pilates classes a week: will be :+1:
    no weekday wine: will be :+1:
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 4,010 Member
    Goals:

    Weigh once a week:
    Sharing Daily Menu (with revisions):
    Popcorn once a week (Friday Nights-how exciting!)
    Focus on Fiber:
    10K steps a day with fit bit being my manager!:
    Be mindful of bread/rice/tortilla servings:
    Green smoothie or Green Juice daily:
  • RobinSturgeon
    RobinSturgeon Posts: 30 Member
    edited September 2017
    Goals
    Carbs under 25g
    More water
    10,000+ steps/day
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    9/4
    Weighed in: :+1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1: well within range!
    Macros within range: :+1:
    Exercise: :+1: 10k steps + 20 flights of stairs
    6/6
  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,802 Member
    I'm late to the party! So I'm still a little wore out from mono and I've had a nagging knee issue for weeks and weeks but here are some goals:

    Carbs around 50 net most of the month (might have some cheesecake when my cousin visits)
    Start taking collagen, a few vitamins, and probiotics again.
    Do SOME activity most days even if it's walking or yoga. Work on getting back to lifting.
  • hjackson1226
    hjackson1226 Posts: 124 Member
    I am late catching up due to being out of town so I will post my progress in meeting my goals in one post. Of course, vacation meant not being as strict as normal. Totally my fault; I will own it.

    Did NOT step on the scale: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :)
    Logged all of my meals and snacks: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :/
    Carb Goal: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :/ 9/4 :)
    Fat Goal: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :)
    Ketones/Other Supplements: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :)
    Water: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :/
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    hjackson1226 wrote: »
    I am late catching up due to being out of town so I will post my progress in meeting my goals in one post. Of course, vacation meant not being as strict as normal. Totally my fault; I will own it.

    Did NOT step on the scale: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :)
    Logged all of my meals and snacks: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :/
    Carb Goal: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :/ 9/4 :)
    Fat Goal: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :)
    Ketones/Other Supplements: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :)
    Water: 9/1 :) 9/2 :) 9/3 :) 9/4 :/

    Yeah. I wasn't all that good on vacation either. Today is back to normal though.



    I had a great trip. Kind of depressed to be back in the grind. But it is what it is.

  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,686 Member
    I'm late to the party as well, colonoscopy last week really took me completely out of my routine. All's well that ends well LOL. But seriously I am ready to get back down to business.

    September goals:
    Daily weigh in
    64 oz water
    Logging all food
    Carb goal <60
    Activity 5 days a week

    I do have another work trip this month but have a plan for avoiding pitfalls.

  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    9/5
    Weighed in: :+1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Macros within range: :+1:
    Exercise: No. 9k steps though.
    5/6
  • Windsong
    Windsong Posts: 312 Member
    Staying true to my goals
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    Tues 9/6:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: Strength training :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    No booze!: :+1:
    8/8
  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,686 Member
    For 9/5

    Daily weigh in :)
    64 oz water :)
    Logging all food :)
    Carb goal <60 - :# Nope, went too far over for my comfort (stupid yogurt parfait in the cafeteria)
    Activity 5 days a week - :( Not yet, son's car died yesterday

    Better meal prep this morning and nothing planned after work tonight so activity is a go.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    Tues 9/6:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: Strength training :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    No booze!: :+1:
    8/8

    IDIOT POINTS: 1 :lol:

    Tues 9/5:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: Strength training :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    No booze!: :+1:
    8/8
  • hjackson1226
    hjackson1226 Posts: 124 Member
    For 09/05/17

    Did NOT step on the scale: :-1: Had to weigh at the doctor
    Logged all of my meals and snacks: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Fat Goal: :+1:
    Ketones/Other Supplements: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
  • Bonny132
    Bonny132 Posts: 3,617 Member
    edited September 2017
    I did not join last week as I had a feeling this was coming. The 6 weeks gluten challenge, I have to eat those evil carbs twice a day, about a toast worth each time for the test to be accurate as I am being re-tested for celiac. Carbs sends me down that slippery slope of eating everything in sight, I already have the cravings. So Here goes:
    • Carbs, one small portion containing gluten twice a day, and ONLY twice a day
    • Water
    • Protein
    • Calorie Goal

    I guess I will be doing lowish carbs and try to work out my new macro's for the next 6 weeks as I go along.
  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,686 Member
    For 9/6

    Daily weigh in :)
    64 oz water :)
    Logging all food :)
    Carb goal <60 :)
    Activity 5 days a week - :| Sort of, lots of house work last night

    Made a great zucchini parm last night with crushed pork rinds, leftovers for lunch today!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    edited September 2017
    Wed 9/6:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: HIIT/Strength :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    No booze!: :+1:
    8/8
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    Traveling for work, but staying on plan. Irritating the crap out of my boss each morning when we meet for breakfast and she gets 2% milk for our coffee while I use the disgusting cream they bring to the table. 2%??? White water. ANGTFT!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    Cadori wrote: »
    2%??? White water. ANGTFT!

    NaaaaaaSTY!
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Mixing it up in September but weather is just too nice to not include outside walking.
    9/1 nadda
    9/2 Fitness Blender HIIT and Pilates
    9/3 Four mile walk
    9/4 Two and 1/2 mile walk
    9/5 Stationary recumbent
    9/6 Three mile walk
    9/7 Fitness Blender Step and 3 mile walk. I've quit using runkeeper for all walks but did run it today on my return walk. Still walking ~3.75 mph (16:02 pace) which is good enough for me.

    Totaled ~300 minutes plus: daily dips, Russian twists, planks, reverse crunches, tri-pulls, butterfies + half moon pose and tree pose as part of a weekly challenge with a group of pals.
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