Santa Sprint! Week 1 (12/1-12/7)
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baconslave
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There's a statistic that's always going around that something like 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. We're busy with work, school, get-togethers, and shopping. It's easy to just say to heck with it and cave. And wake up on New Year's Day and looking in the mirror, unhappy with what extra weight we've gained. It happens to the best of us.
Last month we focused on the basics in an effort to avoid gaining during a hectic time of year. There's lots of treats around. But many of us managed to hit our goals and not gain. Some of us even lost a few pounds, or gained insight into our own patterns when faced with pressure.
Planning ahead and keeping an eye on the basics are two of the most important focal points if we want to keep on the up and up in the face of all the junk and goodies rampant this time of year.
This month we are again going to focus on the low-carb basics. Again.
They really are so important to success. And keeping tabs on them reinforces good habits that will serve us through our weight loss journeys and beyond into Maintenance Land.
We are going hardcore and going to sprint for 31 days! We'll be Nose-to-the-grindstone, pre-planning, LC bada$$es!
Some people choose to handle this time of year completely on-plan, supplementing low-carb recipes for all our bad-ol' favorites.
This may not be realistic for some. After all, there are many temptations in our faces this month. And a lot of celebrations. What I have done in the past was pick 1 or 2 events that were most important, enjoy them that day, and the next day was immediately back on track. No guilt, but no excuses. Every other time, I planned ahead. Eat before going to a carby event or bring plan-approved goodies. I actually lost weight in December of 2014. It can be done. Every other year I have easily maintained.
You can pick either strategy, but in this challenge monitoring our plan Basics and becoming a Master Planner are what makes the difference.
Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success
I really can't parrot that cliché formula enough. Because it's true.
Any low-carb plan is welcome. Just post your monthly goals and/or beginning weight, or if you are just planning to maintain through the month, or have NSVs to achieve, check-in daily or weekly with how well you did.
The Basics:
Planning ahead!!!
Staying under carbs
Staying under calories
Logging and measuring
Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals
Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels
Getting enough water
Planning ahead!!! Oh, wait. I said that already? Yes, I frickin' did. Because this is the holidays! You must!
This thread will be stickied to the top of the Group, with links inside to the weekly threads. So if the weekly thread gets buried in our busy little group, you'll be able to easily find in in the sticky.
Share recipes, problems, thoughts.
So tie your sneakers tightly folks and prepare to own the Santa Sprint!
We are DETERMINED to maintain, and maybe even lose, this year.
We are DETERMINED to not let December run rough-shod over us, right?
We CAN do this.
To give you and idea of possible check-in entries here's mine:
Feel free to go ahead and post your goals today if you're wanting to look ahead.
To get a feel for how this works, check out one of the weekly November challenge threads, but up in the blurb is a sample daily check-in and sample goals.
Challenge starts tomorrow. See you then.
Last month we focused on the basics in an effort to avoid gaining during a hectic time of year. There's lots of treats around. But many of us managed to hit our goals and not gain. Some of us even lost a few pounds, or gained insight into our own patterns when faced with pressure.
Planning ahead and keeping an eye on the basics are two of the most important focal points if we want to keep on the up and up in the face of all the junk and goodies rampant this time of year.
This month we are again going to focus on the low-carb basics. Again.
They really are so important to success. And keeping tabs on them reinforces good habits that will serve us through our weight loss journeys and beyond into Maintenance Land.We are going hardcore and going to sprint for 31 days! We'll be Nose-to-the-grindstone, pre-planning, LC bada$$es!
Some people choose to handle this time of year completely on-plan, supplementing low-carb recipes for all our bad-ol' favorites.
This may not be realistic for some. After all, there are many temptations in our faces this month. And a lot of celebrations. What I have done in the past was pick 1 or 2 events that were most important, enjoy them that day, and the next day was immediately back on track. No guilt, but no excuses. Every other time, I planned ahead. Eat before going to a carby event or bring plan-approved goodies. I actually lost weight in December of 2014. It can be done. Every other year I have easily maintained.
You can pick either strategy, but in this challenge monitoring our plan Basics and becoming a Master Planner are what makes the difference.
Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success
I really can't parrot that cliché formula enough. Because it's true.
Any low-carb plan is welcome. Just post your monthly goals and/or beginning weight, or if you are just planning to maintain through the month, or have NSVs to achieve, check-in daily or weekly with how well you did.
The Basics:
Planning ahead!!!
Staying under carbs
Staying under calories
Logging and measuring
Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals
Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels
Getting enough water
Planning ahead!!! Oh, wait. I said that already? Yes, I frickin' did. Because this is the holidays! You must!
This thread will be stickied to the top of the Group, with links inside to the weekly threads. So if the weekly thread gets buried in our busy little group, you'll be able to easily find in in the sticky.
Share recipes, problems, thoughts.
So tie your sneakers tightly folks and prepare to own the Santa Sprint!
We are DETERMINED to maintain, and maybe even lose, this year.
We are DETERMINED to not let December run rough-shod over us, right?
We CAN do this.
To give you and idea of possible check-in entries here's mine:
Monthly Goals:
To work on losing that rotten, stinking, evil, no-good, complete PITA 5lbs I've been trying to get rid of and to keep up with my exercising despite all the holiday interruptions.
Friday,12/1:
Water: Yep.
Electrolytes Good:
Logged Food:
Exercise as Planned: Strength training
At or Under Carb Level:
At or Under Calorie Limit: Yes!
Planned Day Ahead: Yes!
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Weekly Trees of Christmas Awesomeness Collected:
Feel free to go ahead and post your goals today if you're wanting to look ahead.
To get a feel for how this works, check out one of the weekly November challenge threads, but up in the blurb is a sample daily check-in and sample goals.
Challenge starts tomorrow. See you then.
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Yay!! I'm ready!!!
My strategy is tight, on-point keto for all days, with the exception of 12/24, 12/25 and 12/31 - where I will allow "keto friendly" drinks, maintenance calories, and a window of 50g carbs instead of my usual 20
We can do it!! 3 -
May I just say you are the best, Miss @baconslave and your post makes me smile. So much so, I'll join in this month. Food is AOK with me. I keep my carbs around 50 except on those special occasions where it is neither practical nor desired. There are few.
It's the Wannabe a Daily Active person that is my challenge and keeps escaping. I'll give that some focus today with a list of "things" to accomplish in December as well as a Daily Movement Plan. I really wanted to wait until January.... 5 -
I have been slacking off on my keto/lchf eating for a while. I decided the other day its time to get back on track. Crazy huh get on board as the holiday season starts? Its just time. Going to stay under 20g carbs, 70 to 75g proteins and eat enough fat to make up the rest of my 2000 cals a day. I almost forgot...lose 10 to 12 pounds between now and Jan 1. Current weight 249pounds
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My plan for December
Stay under carbs
Stay under calories
LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG - I was terrible about this when I got sick this month but I gave myself a pass since I was barely eating, but truly, I must get back to logging and logging before I ever put it in my mouth.
Exercise:
Full body strength - Tu Th Sa
Abs - M W F
Stretching Su W F5 -
My plan is to stay under 50 carbs and start 2nd phase of p90x. I gained weight last month. I weigh 212 want to get to 200 by the end of the month. I have to start logging everyday, and snacks are out of the window because I overindulge. I have no discipline when it comes to snacking so that's cut. Will check out some low carb recipes to make starting with this cauliflower mash tonight. I'm also gonna run actual sprints in the morning lol good luck everyone!7
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I'm catching your holiday spirit, @baconslave, so I'm joining this month as well. <20g daily with the exception of 12/24, keeping a tight reign on calories daily, and I've rejoined the gym and have my initial session this Sunday to work out my workout plan. So... whatever the trainer tells me, I commit here to follow it through the month. And godforsaken water, I'll try HARD to get 100oz daily. That one will be WORK!
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The challenges keep me on track and more honest about my food and activity than I'd be otherwise. I need to sleep on what my goals and plan for the month will be.4
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In!
-lose 5lbs.
-under 30gm carbs/day
-drink water(I tend to forget and eat when I am really thirsty because I have misread my body).
-continue with 3 days weights, 3 days cardio/week.
-Christmas Day and boxing day(family gathering at each) will be off days, back on track after that.3 -
Wow I can’t believe it’s already December! Merry, merry everyone!
This month I’m REALLY getting back to bare bones basics. My goals are:
Carbs <50
30 mins of moderate to heavy exertion every day
I’ve been letting myself slack off the “real” exercise by focusing on my steps and the weekly activity minutes accrued on my Garmin. I’m still going to wear it but will manually account for my exercise.
I will, however, be spending the 24th and 25th in Vegas. @baconslave, do you have room in your suite?
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Ringbearer2 wrote: »Wow I can’t believe it’s already December! Merry, merry everyone!
This month I’m REALLY getting back to bare bones basics. My goals are:
Carbs <50
30 mins of moderate to heavy exertion every day
I’ve been letting myself slack off the “real” exercise by focusing on my steps and the weekly activity minutes accrued on my Garmin. I’m still going to wear it but will manually account for my exercise.
I will, however, be spending the 24th and 25th in Vegas. @baconslave, do you have room in your suite?
The more the merrier!!! I'm in Vegas New Year's Eve, too. My b-day is technically the 1st, but I always celebrate it on the day before.5 -
Welcome to the challenge!!!
Tear it up!1 -
Apparently when I'm not in my daily office routine, I can't remember my water or vitamins. So those are in my list LOL.
80 oz water
Daily vitamins
50-60 carbs/day
1400 cal or less/day
Be more active, make gym plans with others!
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I just finished my first month on Keto! I hit a few bumps in the learning curve, but I lost 15 lbs. Goals for December:
Hit my daily sodium goals! (learning curve mis-step #1)
Drink enough water (12-16 cups)
10,000 steps a day
Eat within 200 cal. of my daily goal (learning curve mis-step #2)
30 min. of exercise (circuit/hiking/zumba) 4-5 days a week
Learn to make a Keto Treat (Keto Connections' Chewy Cookies might be a good sub for the Christmas Cookies, eaten responsibly, of course!)
Take a Rest Day each week.5 -
Hi newbie here.. fell of the wagon big time in November
Goal for December
Weight- 3 kg loss (that's what I gained in novemember)
Carbs-less then 50 gsm
Calories -1200
Water 2.5 litres
Train x 4 a week
Explore keto more-rather then wing it.
Looking forward4 -
I've been waiting for the beginning of a month to jump into a challenge... I always seem to miss it. lol I finally remembered on the 1st of a month!
Plan for December:- Maintain 20g or less of carbs through Dec. 10th. Running a full marathon on the 9th and don't want to kill my fat burning ability and bonk mid-race.
- Maintain less than 30g of carbs the remainder of the month
- Stay within calorie goal - 1385
- Meet sodium and magnesium goals
- Drink more water - 2 liters minimum
- Add 20 new low-carb/keto recipes to my personal keto recipe book
- Maintain weight. Loss is always nice but I'll settle for maintenance this year
- 11,000 steps daily
- stretch two times daily
- PT exercises DAILY (no pain anymore but no strength due to shoulder surgery)
Here's to a successful December!4 -
Hi Sprinters!
Dec 1
HIIT. 32 mins
Carbs. 41
Wow, that really looks like a lame list 1 -
Ringbearer2 wrote: »Hi Sprinters!
Dec 1
HIIT. 32 mins
Carbs. 41
Wow, that really looks like a lame list
Looks a lot better than the embarrassing one I should post but am not going to... 32 mins of HIIT is awesome in my book!!1 -
I am jumping back on board, after 2 months of major falling off the wagon, my goals are:-
Carnivore (less than 5g carbs and only from animal kingdom and dairy)
Back to 2litres water per day
Walking at least 5 times a week
Thankfully haven’t put a huge amount of weight back on starting the month at 18st 12lbs - hoping to lose a stone (14lbs) by the end of December1 -
About to make 100 cookies and 60 deviled eggs for a church thing one of my teens volunteered us for. After this weekend I should be able to spend half a second in here and post. Ugh!1
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baconslave wrote: »About to make 100 cookies and 60 deviled eggs for a church thing one of my teens volunteered us for. After this weekend I should be able to spend half a second in here and post. Ugh!
I kind of love that you are making deviled eggs for a church function.
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