January 2018 Challenge
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Thanks all! I’m still very early, it came as quite a surprise since we were actively trying to prevent pregnancy. Guess we weren’t very good at it lol. It’s been almost exactly a year since I was pregnant last time(due dates are about 8 days apart), unfortunately that ended as an ectopic pregnancy.
I’m hoping to still lose some weight. They told me last time I should only gain 11-20 lbs and I was able to keep it to exactly 20. I’d like to be on the low end this time. That’s if the pregnancy sticks of course. I have an increased chance of another ectopic, and being older, an increased chance of miscarriage.1 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »Hey all! I've injured my foot. I'm sitting around being waited on (the agony!
) I won't be able to update until I can make it downstairs to the scale. Another day or two the most. I'm cheering you all on though. Congrats @Figaver !!! 
Hi Nikki, how's the foot doing? Some people will do anything to avoid weighing in!! If I know you you will have lost a bunch even sitting napping!
LOL, Most likely not. We shall see. They brought me a tres leches cake I could NOT refuse. So many things I haven't refused but I'm not worried about it.1 -
This is my first Sunday check-in with this group. Just updated the cool spreadsheet Nikki made for us. I’ve only been doing Keto for 9 days now and I’ve got to say I’m impressed so far. I realize my initial weight loss is mostly water as I become keto adapted. However, I must to admit the weight loss does motivates me, even if it is mostly water weigh. Though it is way early I feel I’ve already experienced some of the advantages I heard about before I started this keto adventure. My energy has improved, inflammation in my joints seems reduced and I appear to need less sleep.
The thing I really feel lucky about is, other than a very small headache for a few days, I’ve seemed to avoid the keto flue I heard so much about before I started.
I’d like to share one more thing with this group so everyone can understand my bowling ball photo. My bowling ball weighs 15 lbs. One of my goals is to lose the weigh of two balls (30lbs) by March. So far I’ve lost 0.6 bowling balls. With the support of this group and keto I hope to keep on rolling toward my goal.
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Started Keto 10/17- 184lbs
12/31- 146!
01/07- 144
01/14- 142
01/21
01/28
I am happy with that. 7 more pounds to go!2 -
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Thanks all! I’m still very early, it came as quite a surprise since we were actively trying to prevent pregnancy. Guess we weren’t very good at it lol. It’s been almost exactly a year since I was pregnant last time(due dates are about 8 days apart), unfortunately that ended as an ectopic pregnancy.
I’m hoping to still lose some weight. They told me last time I should only gain 11-20 lbs and I was able to keep it to exactly 20. I’d like to be on the low end this time. That’s if the pregnancy sticks of course. I have an increased chance of another ectopic, and being older, an increased chance of miscarriage.
That's not fun in any way. Hopefully it will go well for you all this time. xxx0 -
Third check-in! F/35/5'0.5"
12/31- 127.4
01/07- 126.4
01/14- 125.5
01/21
01/28
SW-134
CW-124.4
GW-1120 -
meredithsawyer wrote: »Third check-in! F/35/5'0.5"
12/31- 127.4
01/07- 126.4
01/14- 125.5
GW-112
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Finally reached the one-derland benchmark! YAY!!
First time I’ve been under 200 lbs in 5 years!
Next benchmark is 50 lbs lost...will hit that in 11 lbs.
Jan 1 - 205.4
1/7 - 201.4
1/15 - 198.83 -
Lisbydezign wrote: »Finally reached the one-derland benchmark! YAY!!
First time I’ve been under 200 lbs in 5 years!
Next benchmark is 50 lbs lost...will hit that in 11 lbs.
Jan 1 - 205.4
1/7 - 201.4
1/15 - 198.8
Brilliant, you really deserve this especially with everything you've gone through recently 1 -
Late to the party!
F/29/5"8
SW: 248.6 lbs
GW: 180 lbs
1/7: 245 lbs
1/14: 242.2 lbs
I did go down to 241 lbs but then shark week happened
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TMI: I haven't been on them for months. This is really interesting, I am almost sure that Keto did this as nothing else has changed in my lifestyle.0 -
SW 12/31 268
1/7 - 266
1/14 - 264
1/21 -
1/28 -0 -
Lisbydezign wrote: »Finally reached the one-derland benchmark! YAY!!
First time I’ve been under 200 lbs in 5 years!
Next benchmark is 50 lbs lost...will hit that in 11 lbs.
Jan 1 - 205.4
1/7 - 201.4
1/15 - 198.8
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Hey all! I've injured my foot...
Hey there Nikki! I hope that you are alright?! You aren't missing much out here. It's bitter cold again. (I am just north of NYC.) Tried to get some stuff done out in the yard today but frozen my fingers and ran back inside. Take care of that foot, darlin. There's only so much channel chasing that a girl can do! Seriously, I hope that you get better soon!0 -
End of 2nd week check-in!
F/30/5'9.75
SW 290 CW below GW 165
12/31- 237.6
01/07- 234.2
01/14- actually 1/16- 233.4
01/21
01/28
I didn't bother to check in sunday since my TOM was finishing up and I gave into a million cravings last week. Weighed in today and I'm moving on down the scale again. I'd like to be 229 by next check in and 225 by 1/31. Those are my targets, but of course going to be kind and compassionate with myself as I make my way.0 -
Non scale victory.... weighing LESS than my already lied about weight on my drivers license 5
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12/31 - 191.6
1/7 - 193.0
1/15 - 192.4
1/21 -
1/28 -0 -
I started out the week strong once again and was down 5 lbs by Thursday, but wine and chocolate took over this weekend. Still a loss, but could have been better. I did cut out diet soda and I didn’t feel the need to snack as much. I’m determined to not unravel this weekend and stick to my eating goals. Wine definitely won’t be the problem, as I’ve just found out I’m pregnant
@Figaver - Here's to hoping congratulations are in order! 0 -
Thanks all! I’m still very early, it came as quite a surprise since we were actively trying to prevent pregnancy. Guess we weren’t very good at it lol. It’s been almost exactly a year since I was pregnant last time(due dates are about 8 days apart), unfortunately that ended as an ectopic pregnancy.
I’m hoping to still lose some weight. They told me last time I should only gain 11-20 lbs and I was able to keep it to exactly 20. I’d like to be on the low end this time. That’s if the pregnancy sticks of course. I have an increased chance of another ectopic, and being older, an increased chance of miscarriage.
@Figaver - Sending you the best of thoughts. Keto sometimes has the side effect of improved fertility... And just in case you're wondering, it is safe to stay on keto during pregnancy, especially since you're already adapted. You may still want some carbs, especially at first, but keeping yourself below 75, but as close to your normal keto as possible will really help keep that pregnancy weight down...
I hope you carry to term successfully, and have a happy healthy baby! (HUGS)
@baconslave and others might have some suggestions for you...1 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »Thanks all! I’m still very early, it came as quite a surprise since we were actively trying to prevent pregnancy. Guess we weren’t very good at it lol. It’s been almost exactly a year since I was pregnant last time(due dates are about 8 days apart), unfortunately that ended as an ectopic pregnancy.
I’m hoping to still lose some weight. They told me last time I should only gain 11-20 lbs and I was able to keep it to exactly 20. I’d like to be on the low end this time. That’s if the pregnancy sticks of course. I have an increased chance of another ectopic, and being older, an increased chance of miscarriage.
@Figaver - Sending you the best of thoughts. Keto sometimes has the side effect of improved fertility... And just in case you're wondering, it is safe to stay on keto during pregnancy, especially since you're already adapted. You may still want some carbs, especially at first, but keeping yourself below 75, but as close to your normal keto as possible will really help keep that pregnancy weight down...
I hope you carry to term successfully, and have a happy healthy baby! (HUGS)
@baconslave and others might have some suggestions for you...
Sticky baby dust your way!!!
I lost a baby at 11.5 weeks about 7 years ago. It was devastating. Hoping for the best for you.
I can't disagree with Knit at all. That's perfect advice! I had to go low-carb due to gestational diabetes during my last pg. I wasn't all that low-carb, maybe between 100-120. My dr had no idea about low-carb but just put me on a 2000-cal diabetic diet. About 30g carbs per meal with two 15g snacks. I lost 10lb. I ate plenty. Of course by that point I had already gained 35lb, so the 10lb loss helped a lot. Had I been eating lower-carb all along, I'm confident I wouldn't have gained that much to begin with. After the pregnancy though, to get rid of the high blood sugars, I had to go down in carbs further to keto-level carbs for a few months. I was pretty dang overweight to begin with and was probably prediabetic, only I didn't know it.
Oh, and Remember the electrolytes! The need for them doesn't change. You need to stay hydrated.2 -
@KnitOrMiss @baconslave
Thank you for the advice! I did eat low carb for my last pregnancy, atleast for the first half or so of it. My body tends to like flip a switch when I’m pregnant and it’s like my metabolism all of a sudden decides to start working. I did not track my foods last time so I’m not sure how many calories I was consuming daily. I’m at about 1300-1400 now. I’m assuming that’s too low, but I’ll definitely ask my doctor at my appointment next month. I just had bloodwork done last month and my cholesterol and glucose were good, so I’m hoping to have an uneventful pregnancy. This will be my 4th child, so I need to stay as healthy and as active as possible!1 -
I’m still figuring out how to use the mfp app so I’m a bit late to this challenge, but I started Keto on dec 31st at 175lbs and this past Sunday I was 167lbs! My goal is to lose 40lbs my dream is to lose 60lbs. This is my first time trying keto. I’ll add a picture from the first day of week one to the first day of week 3.2
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Remind me to NEVER get hurt again! UGH!!! I'm paying for my weekend of laziness & debauchery...lol. In the name of accountability here's what that evil thing (scale) said to me this morning... I still think the cake was worth every bite and ounce. On to next week!!!
1/1 - 199.6
1/7 - 197.6
1/16 - 200.6
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Hi, we started Keto on Jan 5th after completing a 3 day juice detox. Lost 2 lbs a day initially, however, now I have not had any weigh loss and even up a pound one day and down the next. I have refigured my macros a couple of times and they always come out the same, and I am staying on target with them. This week, week 3, I am following the Keto Reset by Mark Sisson. Anyone else had weight gain when starting Keto?0
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@dbaca123 1 pound up and down is not weight gain. It is normal weight fluctuations for the many reasons the human body fluctuates in weight. Do a google search on "why does body weight fluctuate" or something similar.
You might find it useful to get a weight trend app. Happy Scale for IPhone. Libra for android. There is also a website named TrendWeight.0 -
I am officially 3 month in today. Sitting at 141!! That is about 45 lbs lost all together in that 3 months. I am so excited!!! I never wanna go back! Never ever ever!6
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Long time lurker, first time joiner lol. Late to the party, but I'll throw mine in. Need something to help keep me honest!
1/1-229
1/8-227
1/15-2243 -
1/2 - 158.8
1/7 - 156.4
1/15 - 158.4
Ughhhh headed back up slightly. I’m getting sick of these fluctuations! I guess I sort of “fell off the wagon” because I attended my bridal shower and couldn’t pass up some of the dips (and therefore chips... I’m weak.) HOWEVER! I had my second dress fitting and IT. IS. PERFECT!5 -
@veronicaringel That dress is beautiful!!! Also wondering where you hide your 158 lbs? You look great!1
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I know Sunday is our regular check-in, but yesterday was my birthday, and I would like to log in my birthday weigh on this thread for a matter of record. On my 68th birthday I weighed in at 191.0 lbs. Actually, I was hoping to weigh 180something on my BD, but that would have been a small miracle (14.5 lb.) weight loss in the first 16 days of the year. Considering the fact, I didn’t start Keto until 5 Jan, it would have been more than a small miracle.
Instead I’ve only lost 13.4 lbs since New Years day and 11.6 from the day I started Keto. This is the most success I’ve had in such a short time since I started my yo-yo dieting career back in the seventies. I know it has only been a short sample size but I am seriously motivated by the quick weigh loss and the way I feel. Being an expert on about every diet on earth that I have tried over the last 40 some years, I honestly feel this may be the one to do the trick.
I’m hopefully optimistic that by Sunday I will be back here posting a 180 something weight. I also think that Keto is not just a diet but a lifestyle that I can sustain. The truth is : I love to eat fat.
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