March Challenge!!
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March 4th: 168.7 lb
March 11th: 170.2 lb
March 18th: 172.8 lb
March 25th: 172.8 lb
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Ack! We had a major event at our house last Sunday. I fell of Ketosis and haven't managed to get back on yet. Then I got my period and that explained a lot in terms of cravings and feeling like I couldn't get enough to eat! Can any of you speak to menses and Keto? Do you have a harder time before, during or after your cycle? I generally get ravenously hungry right before and for the first 2-3 days. I'm through the weeds now and back on track but I menstruate every 23-25 days, so it's a bit of 3 steps forward, 2 steps back. Anywho, I'm taking a break from social engagements. I think I'm being really good but it's hard to know for certain as I can't account for the exact macros of what I'm eating.
Start Weight: 183.5
March Goal: 172
Sunday 03/04:
Sunday 03/11: 181.8 (-1.7)
Sunday 03/18: 178.6 (-3.2)
Sunday 03/25: 179.0 (+0.4)
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I’m in the 160s at 169.0 this week. This is week 12 of keto for me. In 3 months of keto I’ve lost 35.4 pounds, 11.6 % body Fat and I’m getting dangerously close to a healthy BMI. Not all good news though, my Tanita scale tells me I’ve lost about 1 pound of muscle mass in the process. I’m not that concerned about that small loss of muscle. I’ll trade 35 pounds of fat for 1 pound of muscle any day.
Next month I’m going to set a lower weight loss goal as I anticipate a slower weight loss rate as I approach my goal weight. So, I’m going for 4 pounds in April. My goal is to be like some of the other 50-pound losers on our thread like HaideeJo or River Goddess. I
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Wow March has just flown by. I'm getting close to my first big goal of seeing the 1's for the first time in a long time. I'm seeing the possibilities long term but I'm keeping my primary focus on my month to month small goals. For me it help's me focus and doesn't seem so far away.
January 1: 266
January 31: 249
February 27: 240.5
Sunday 03/04: 240 (-.5)
Sunday 03/11: 238 (-2)
Sunday 03/18: 233.9 (-4.1)
Sunday 03/25: 229.7 (-4.2)
Saturday 31st:
March Goal: 229
Have a great last "week" of March everyone!
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Feb 28th - 194
March 4th - 193
March 11th - 190.4
March 18th 187.8 ( past my goal weight for the month)
March 25th 189.2 (+ 2.6)
March 31st
I blame peanut butter, I’ve been overindulging in it0 -
Great job everyone! Some of you have logged some awesome losses! I'm moving in the right direction. At one point this week I was down to 164 (that's 11 pounds from where I started in January) but have since come back up a bit. Today I think I have a bit of a stomach bug with bloating and abdominal tenderness so it's not a good day to weigh in. I've been really good with keeping on track with macros and IF. Getting plenty of good sleep and exercise too. All that combined has been the key for me. Having this board and the weigh-in chart keeps me motivated! Here's to another good week! Happy spring!0
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1/04/2018 SW 256.5
3/04/2018 226 lbs
3/11/2018 230 lbs
3/18/2018 230 lbs
3/25/2018 225 lbs
Maaaaybe I can hit 220 by Saturday. This is it for March! I also got my 2 brothers doing keto too!2 -
@shizzlebeef that's right, get everyone on it!!1
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@eggfooyamyam I am ravenous right before shark week. I also tend to retain water right before and during the first few days. It's actually one of the reasons I weigh myself everyday. I have a short 23-24 day cycle so my weigh-ins fluctuate a lot and I like knowing if it's hormone related or something else. Also, eating LC hasn't affected my desire to eat everything in the house, I just have other options. Like instead of eating an entire family size Symphony bar, I'll eat a bowl of pork rinds or I'll fry cheese. I also remind myself to drink plain herbal tea. Especially anything with mint seems to help curb the cravings for me. Actually I managed to not gain a single ounce this cycle and actually consistently lost. I think it's the tea I've been drinking.2
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"Frying cheese". If anyone has never had "Queso de Freir" I suggest you find a market with some latino foods in a dairy case. The brand is Tropical, Iberia or LaFe. It's a block of white cheese similar looking to mozzarella but firmer. You slice it up and fry it, no breading or coating necessary. It's absolutely delicious. It's one of the staples of a Dominican Sunday Breakfast.
Paneer & especially Haloumi are good subs for it.1 -
Good morning again
Feb 28th - 270
March 4th - 264.8
March 11th - 264.4
March 18th - 263.0
March 25th - 261.0
March 31st
My goal for the month is to lose 12 pounds. So far, I have lost 9 lbs.
I felt like my weightloss had stalled since the first week so I started walking last week and I added intermittent fasting. This seemed to help me get past the plateau but then I contracted a spring head cold and have not felt well enough to do much walking. Hopefully I will get over this illness soon and can get back to my plan. The good news that I have not strayed from my keto eating. I am doubtful that I will make my goal by the end of this month, but I am thankful for the progress I have made so far and look forward to the April challenge.
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@lorifulton89 You've lost 9lbs so far. That's WONDERFUL!!!0
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@lorifulton89 You've lost 9lbs so far. That's WONDERFUL!!!
I agree! Great job! 9lbs in not even a whole 30 days is FANTASTIC!!! See you in April 0 -
@NikkiJRM love fried (and raw Haloumi)! great new picture by the way!0
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Does anyone do intermittent fasting? Does it matter if you change your fasting window frequently??
I IF 16:8 on most days. I am not sure about the pros/cons of changing your fasting window, but I have read in a few places that it is not advisable for women to go beyond 16 hours in their regular fasting because of hormonal changes and muscle loss that can occur beyond 16 hours. (this is not talking about occasional longer fasts, just regular, daily IF)
I don't have back up links or scientific info on this, just something I read a few times that may be worth checking into!1 -
Thanks @KristinLeeD !!0
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Hope to finish off strong next week...
February 28th: 250.6
Sunday 03/04: 245.8 (-4.8)
Sunday 03/11: 245.8 (-0.0)
Sunday 03/18: 244.4 (-1.4)
Sunday 03/25: 244.6 (+0.2)
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I wanted to post a video of me doing 5 pull ups today. However, I ran into two problems. First, I captured the floor instead of me in the first video I attempted. I did 5 pretty good full pull ups, but you’ll just have to take my word for it. The second video attempt captured me doing 4 sloppy pull ups. They were really ugly but following my motto, “If you’re not cheatin you’re not tryin”, they are officially documented on my second video.
However, again you’ll have to take my word for it as, I can’t figure out how to post a video on our thread. I’m not sure it is possible? If anyone knows how and can explain it in “ internet for dummies” terms let me know.
Anyway, for those in our Get-R-Done exercise challenge group, I met my goal of 4 pull ups by the end of March. My next goal will be to do 8 pull ups by the end of April and learn how to post it on MFP.
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@NikkiJRM Thanks for the response. I love mint tea and I love Pork Rinds, especially the ones they sell at World Market, their cheap and come in delicious flavors. I've also had the fried Queso Cheese - I heard about it from Ruled Me - I couldn't believe I got to eat that guilt free!!0
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darn it, I knew it was too good to last.....my weight has gone up .5 of a pound each day for two days, WTH. No reason that I can think of and very annoying when I'm feeling saint-like and not even having a sip of wine, maybe that's the problem???
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eggfooyamyam wrote: »Ack! We had a major event at our house last Sunday. I fell of Ketosis and haven't managed to get back on yet. Then I got my period and that explained a lot in terms of cravings and feeling like I couldn't get enough to eat! Can any of you speak to menses and Keto? Do you have a harder time before, during or after your cycle? I generally get ravenously hungry right before and for the first 2-3 days. I'm through the weeds now and back on track but I menstruate every 23-25 days, so it's a bit of 3 steps forward, 2 steps back. Anywho, I'm taking a break from social engagements. I think I'm being really good but it's hard to know for certain as I can't account for the exact macros of what I'm eating.
Start Weight: 183.5
March Goal: 172
Sunday 03/04:
Sunday 03/11: 181.8 (-1.7)
Sunday 03/18: 178.6 (-3.2)
Sunday 03/25: 179.0 (+0.4)
Saturday 03/31:
@eggfooyamyam - Remember that your body literally has to take the resources you give it to BUILD NEW RED BLOOD CELLS AND PLATELETS TO REPLACE WHAT YOU ARE LOSING.... Hence the increase in hunger. Specifically, if I recall, you need iron, vitamin C, and B12. So if you're craving meat, red meat, and any veggies of color, this makes sense why...1 -
stormywxs288 wrote: »I wanted to post a video of me doing 5 pull ups today. However, I ran into two problems. First, I captured the floor instead of me in the first video I attempted. I did 5 pretty good full pull ups, but you’ll just have to take my word for it. The second video attempt captured me doing 4 sloppy pull ups. They were really ugly but following my motto, “If you’re not cheatin you’re not tryin”, they are officially documented on my second video.
However, again you’ll have to take my word for it as, I can’t figure out how to post a video on our thread. I’m not sure it is possible? If anyone knows how and can explain it in “ internet for dummies” terms let me know.
Anyway, for those in our Get-R-Done exercise challenge group, I met my goal of 4 pull ups by the end of March. My next goal will be to do 8 pull ups by the end of April and learn how to post it on MFP.
@stormywxs288
My understanding is that to post the video, you'll have to upload it to a site somewhere... When youtube videos are posted here, it's actually the URL that gets posted, and it pulls up the video.
So you just need to put it somewhere on the internet, then cut and paste the link here, or use the "chain link" button at the top of the chat window here...
On my screen I have:
B (bold)
I (italics)
S (strikethrough)
1.2.3. (for numbering a list)
* * * (for bulleting a list)
The paragraph symbol (for quoting coding, spoiler, according to options.) (for the smiley options that don't cut as code)
chain links (for posting clickable links)
the page with upper right corner folded down (to include pictures)
The "picture" image - another image choice
and then the three paragraph options for left, center, and right alignment.
So the chainlink is what you'd need to post your video.0 -
@KnitOrMiss: Thanks: If you ever apply for a job at "Internet for Dummies" and need a reference I'm your man. Great instructions! However, I'm not sure the youtube audience is ready for a video of me trying to do pull ups. I was reluctant enough for our small group to see me straining through pull ups much less the whole youtube universe. Maybe I'll start out with a youtube show of strength video of me opening a pickle jar. I think my maiden voyage on youtube will have to wait until I gain a little more confidence.
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I missed the 25th!
Starting: 153 (Jan 2018 - did not get serious about Keto until mid-February)
Goal: Lose 2 lbs per week until I reach 115-120 depending on muscle gained (5'1" tall)
1/01: 153
3/04: 142
3/11: 139 (-3)
3/18: 137.6 (-1.4)
3/25: 136.4 (-1.2)
3/31:
Slowly moving along - The "extra bites" I keep taking are not helping - but I log EVERYTHING, so at least I can see where I'm blowing it!2 -
@stormywxs288 Make sure you keep that video. That's a progress "before". I'm so glad to took & kept photos of myself. They're a great reminder of what you can accomplish when you don't quit.
Oh how I've wanted to quit this month. So glad I didn't.
7/12/17 @262.2 (5 days before starting keto):
2/3/18 @197.4
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stormywxs288 wrote: »@KnitOrMiss: Thanks: If you ever apply for a job at "Internet for Dummies" and need a reference I'm your man. Great instructions! However, I'm not sure the youtube audience is ready for a video of me trying to do pull ups. I was reluctant enough for our small group to see me straining through pull ups much less the whole youtube universe. Maybe I'll start out with a youtube show of strength video of me opening a pickle jar. I think my maiden voyage on youtube will have to wait until I gain a little more confidence.
@stormywxs288
Thank you for the compliment! I do appreciate it.
That being said, you can actually load a video onto YouTube with a variety of privacy settings. I used to have to do this with my daughter's dance routine videos, mainly for reasons like...- we didn't "own" rights to the music - the studio did, for practice and performance only, not not rehearsal videos.
- it was a whole bunch of minors in dance clothing...recipe for public disaster...
- it just was not for public consumption.
The more common options I used to use or knew about:- You can have it so that only you can see it.
- You can have it so that people have to subscribe to you before they can see it. (this could be an option for those of us here who regularly follow each other's progresses)
- You can have it so that only one link will access it (this would probably be the best, here)
- You can obviously set it up as public, shareable, etc.
So, you can absolutely put it up on YouTube and link it here, if you want to do so. If you can't figure out the settings, tag me in another message, and I'll go look to refresh my memory on the different settings.0 -
@stormywxs288 Make sure you keep that video. That's a progress "before". I'm so glad to took & kept photos of myself. They're a great reminder of what you can accomplish when you don't quit.
Oh how I've wanted to quit this month. So glad I didn't.
7/12/17 @262.2 (5 days before starting keto):
2/3/18 @197.4
@NikkiJRM
No lie, lady, I just had to do a double check, then an absolutely stunned third glance.
This is some incredible progress to be proud of!!! Yay!1 -
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@NikkiJRM WOW. What a difference over 76 pounds and 250 days of dedication to MFP has made for you. You are the picture of health we are aspiring to be. I wanna-b like you some day.0
