January 2018 Challenge
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I will post weight on Jan 7th (Sun). I'm in. Started Keto Dec 2017.0
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Hi there, I'm new to Keto and new to My Fitness Pal. I'm in my first week and although I've worked out my calories and macros with the help of MFP, I have really stuffed up with working out what to eat. I just realised white coffee is a killer with Keto from a carb point of view. I live in Australia and have 20 kg to lose (about 45 pounds I think). How did the rest of you get started with working out what to eat?
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12/31 - 195.4
01/07 - 191
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I couldn't do it. I tried to keep off the scale, but I failed. I'm such a loser. Oh wait! Yes I am! LOL! 4.4 lbs for this week...gone! 36 total. I'm almost halfway to my goal!4 -
No real loss this week, but no gain either after slipping up a couple of times. Back to basics and going to hit it hard this week!!
12/31- 227.4
01/07 - 227.2
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01/21
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tinigirlat25 wrote: »Hi there, I'm new to Keto and new to My Fitness Pal. I'm in my first week and although I've worked out my calories and macros with the help of MFP, I have really stuffed up with working out what to eat. I just realised white coffee is a killer with Keto from a carb point of view. I live in Australia and have 20 kg to lose (about 45 pounds I think). How did the rest of you get started with working out what to eat?
Welcome! I find it's easier to pre-plan your meals. MFP is a very useful tool to do this. Just go to the next day, input what you absolutely HAVE to have first. For me it was bacon and eggs in the morning. Then just work the rest of the day around that. You just add or subtract what you like and make sure you avoid fruits, starchy veggies and grains. This is easier if you have a computer rather than on your phone or tablet. MFP has a lot of good stuff, but between the computer version and the app version, there is a lot to be desired!
If you take any supplement, you can count those too. Some carry minuscule amounts of calories or carbs. Try to keep your carbs low...20 grams or below. You can do total carbs or net carbs. Net carbs is when you subtract fiber from the total amt of carbs. Since you're in Australia, your foods may already be labeled with net carbs.
There are some recipes for bullet proof coffee if you want to check them out. You'll have to search for them. I drink coffee black, no sweeteners or additives. So I can't help you out there. If you have to have something, you can add heavy whipped cream and a sweetener like stevia I guess. But know that HWC has carbs, even though the label states 0 carbs. If you just use a serving which is like 1 tbsp, you should be ok. More than that, count a carb to be safe.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. We are here to support and encourage everyone. Once you get hang of it, it's easy peasy from there!
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I’m chuffed with my first weigh in
31/12-226
7/1-217.75
14/1
21/1
28/1
8.25lb loss in my 1st week is more than I could have dreamed off8 -
I’m in! I’ve been researching and gathering recipes the last few weeks in preparation. Need to kick my horrible sugar craving and hoping to better my cholesterol. Also hoping to lose around 25 pounds as end goal.
Hi, any thoughts on the best site to start the Keto with advice and recipes . I also have a horrible carb and sugar craving ... I wish you well on it.1 -
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
01/21
01/28
I wanted to get to 233 so I'm pleased. Especially since TOM should start today or tomorrow and I've been giving into cravings like crazy!!! However, seeing @jenconv amazing progress inspires me to get back on the ball with keto. I forgot how much keto works when you really stick to it! This is why I love group challenges! We inspire and encourage one another!5 -
I started out the week strong and I WAS down 4 lbs as of Thursday morning, but in my typical fashion I had an unraveling over the weekend, and now here I am. I’m honestly surprised I kept 2 lbs off. This week my only goal will be to stick to my eating goals. Once I can get that under control, I’ll work on adding an exercise goal. I was so focused on making sure that I exercised every day, I’m wondering if it was making me hungrier because i felt like a snacking monster. I’m also going to cut out diet soda and see if that helps with my snacking.
01/01- 260.3
01/07- 258.3
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12/31- 146!
01/07- 144- for 4 days of zero motivation, I am happy with that loss!! 9 more lbs to go!
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01/21
01/28
Let the workouts begin!!4 -
Newbie here. Just started keto 5 days ago though I've been on MFP off and on for about 2 years now. I should mention that I am eating at maintenance as I am breastfeeding and hoping that will be enough deficit without lowering my milk supply. Good luck everyone!
Weighing in!
SW 249.9
GW 130.0
12/31: 227.0
1/7: 223.8
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Jigglypuff00 wrote: »12/31 - 195.4
01/07 - 191
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I couldn't do it. I tried to keep off the scale, but I failed. I'm such a loser. Oh wait! Yes I am! LOL! 4.4 lbs for this week...gone! 36 total. I'm almost halfway to my goal!
This gave me the best laugh. Congrats on a wonderful week!
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LadySlimMcFancyPants wrote: »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
01/21
01/28
I wanted to get to 233 so I'm pleased. Especially since TOM should start today or tomorrow and I've been giving into cravings like crazy!!! However, seeing @jenconv amazing progress inspires me to get back on the ball with keto. I forgot how much keto works when you really stick to it! This is why I love group challenges! We inspire and encourage one another!
Your own weight loss this week is inspiring as well.2 -
Jigglypuff00 wrote: »12/31 - 195.4
01/07 - 191
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I couldn't do it. I tried to keep off the scale, but I failed. I'm such a loser. Oh wait! Yes I am! LOL! 4.4 lbs for this week...gone! 36 total. I'm almost halfway to my goal!
Wooooohoooo!!!
Way to be a major loser!
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Newbie here. Just started keto 5 days ago though I've been on MFP off and on for about 2 years now. I should mention that I am eating at maintenance as I am breastfeeding and hoping that will be enough deficit without lowering my milk supply. Good luck everyone!
Weighing in!
SW 249.9
GW 130.0
12/31: 227.0
1/7: 223.8
NICE!!! Excellent weight loss! Keep it going!1 -
Sooooo close...
This week I’m jumping down the rabbit hole into One-derland!
SW-237.8
1/4/18- 205.4
1/7 - 201.4
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1/21
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230.8 Jan 7-20181 -
@jenconv I usually don’t even drink soda(like maybe 1 on a weekend), I get my caffeine from my morning coffee. But my husband likes it and he bought some packs of cans to have at home while he was off from work the past few weeks. Since I gave up my nightly alcoholic drink, I found myself replacing it with a diet soda, and sometimes drinking one with my lunch. I’m confident I won’t miss it either. Trying to find a replacement for my alcohol has been tricky.1
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SW: 167 (Dec 23)
GW: 132
1/5: 153
1/7: 155
A little bummed, but I know weight fluctuates and since I weighed in a little while ago I know today might be just a random day that my weight went up. Though I am gonna monitor it since I started some anti-depression drugs and I know they can cause weight gain.
For everyone who lost or maintained that’s amazing! Keep it up. It sure does feel good to see those numbers drop.1 -
First week done! I feel good and have been able to stick with it even when kids ate pizza and popcorn! No loses but adding exercise in this week.
1/1 192
1/7 1922 -
Lisbydezign wrote: »Sooooo close...
This week I’m jumping down the rabbit hole into One-derland!
SW-237.8
1/4/18- 205.4
1/7 - 201.4
1/14
1/21
1/28
YASSSSSSSS!! Get it!!5 -
I'm so happy to see so many new people joining the challenge & and all the great progress this week. Update in a but since mfp doesn't like me today.2
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Jigglypuff00 wrote: »Newbie here. Just started keto 5 days ago though I've been on MFP off and on for about 2 years now. I should mention that I am eating at maintenance as I am breastfeeding and hoping that will be enough deficit without lowering my milk supply. Good luck everyone!
Weighing in!
SW 249.9
GW 130.0
12/31: 227.0
1/7: 223.8
NICE!!! Excellent weight loss! Keep it going!
Thank you! I'm a bread lover and going keto has been so difficult for me, but it's been very helpful for my arthritis so I'm sticking to it!2 -
SW: 242.9 on 1/1/18
1/7/18 - 237.9
I am happy to be down 5 lbs but this constant headache is terrible.1 -
1/2 - 256
1/7 - 251.1
1/14
1/21
1/28
That loss was all in the first few days, haven’t lost for a few days now, wondering if that’s normal or if I’m doing something wrong?1 -
Jackieards wrote: »SW: 242.9 on 1/1/18
1/7/18 - 237.9
I am happy to be down 5 lbs but this constant headache is terrible.
A headache is a sign of keto flu. If you have no medical reason to not up your sodium, try upping your sodium/salt intake. 3000-5000 mg of sodium is generally recommended for those eating keto and or very low carb. You flush water weight initially and with the water, so goes sodium and other electrolytes. Salty boullion with an added ~1/2 tsp of extra salt is my friend. Fixes me up in 10-20 minutes when I have been slack on the salt/sodium.1 -
Jackieards wrote: »SW: 242.9 on 1/1/18
1/7/18 - 237.9
I am happy to be down 5 lbs but this constant headache is terrible.
A headache is a sign of keto flu. If you have no medical reason to not up your sodium, try upping your sodium/salt intake. 3000-5000 mg of sodium is generally recommended for those eating keto and or very low carb. You flush water weight initially and with the water, so goes sodium and other electrolytes. Salty boullion with an added ~1/2 tsp of extra salt is my friend. Fixes me up in 10-20 minutes when I have been slack on the salt/sodium.
Thanks, currently drinking some pickle juice. Hope it helps some.1 -
SW 254
12/31 241.2
1/7 234.81
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