MAY 2018 CHALLENGE
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Hi - can i still join in? Starting week 4 of Keto and IF. lost 6 lbs first week, another 2 week 2, but then up 2 week 3 and have only trimmed one of those so far. A little frustrated but so far have not had one iota of bread, rice, grain, potato, etc. carb (although my daughter's wheat thins are staring at me). No sweets either other than one square of 85% dark chocolate. I have had some wine, but not as much as I was having previously.
4/19 starting weight: 189.6
May 1: 181.6
Sunday 5/6: 182.6
Sunday 5/13:
Sunday 5/20:
Sunday 5/27:
Thursday 5/31:
Personal Goal (weight) by Aug 24th: 1602 -
Speaking for myself and I bet the rest of us – You Betcha can join us and Welcome! I think you’ll like this thread. You’ve stumbled upon a supportive, informative and diverse group of likeminded keto enthusiast who share our success and failure one month at a time. We have been renewing our thread each month and it appears to me we are on a growing trend.
There is also a companion spread sheet, maintained by NikkiJRM, that compiles our progresses over the month as well as the year to date. This should link you to it,
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15_Wm6tiqUTRwP65I8gZWwWjWVtGgvYyj8p2gMaiWi48/edit#gid=0
Welcome. Looking forward to hearing more of your success stories.
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Better late then never! Added myself to the spreadsheet and anxious to see how my progress goes!
May 6th 185.8
May 13th
May 20th
May 27th
May 30th
Current weight: 185.8
Goal weight: 1353 -
I put a few lbs back on during my vacation. I'm not upset about it because I was very active and the things I ate were calculated decisions, but now I need to take care of it!
I have been back home almost a week and I have found that some of my discipline has waned. My beach vacation looming was a pretty big motivator. Now vacation has come and gone! I'll have to look at my calendar and figure out what my next mental motivation will be.
I KNOW that my health and how I feel SHOULD BE motivation enough. (and when I talk to my kids, that is exactly what I communicate) But, if I'm brutally honest about what's going on inside my head, vanity and how I look is often a bigger motivator. And the fact that I would rather fit into an outfit I already own rather than needing to go buy a bigger one.
NSV: Through this process, way of life/eating, and the MFP community I've found, I'm working on getting healthier on the inside as well as the outside. I'm spending more time thinking things through to determine what's held me back before, along with figuring out why I default to destructive habits (overeating, not exercising, etc) and that has been very helpful. Making good habits my ACTUAL WAY OF LIFE rather than my "vacation or event prep" is huge for me.
May Goal: 8 lbs
Original Start Weight 153
May 1 137
May 6 135.8 (-1.2)
May 13
May 20
May 27
May 30
Goal Weight 115 (I'm 5'1")4 -
eggfooyamyam wrote: »There are so many NSV since starting Keto 2 months ago. I think the most significant is the mental/emotional effect eliminating carbs has had on my life, I'm happier and more even. My husband seems more responsive to me and I believe eating a HFLC diet has smoothed over some rough edges in my disposition previously created by the spikes and falls of sugar and bread. I feel a sense of accomplishment, joy, and steadiness without the manic, gung-ho, and ultimately unsustainable rush I previously experienced when doing juice cleanses or trying to eat a raw food diet all in the hopes of losing weight. I grew up in the era of Anti-Fat. Eggs were the enemy and fat free foods such as bagels, pretzels, bran muffins, and rice were the smart food choices. Margarine was the answer to butter, salt was to be avoided, and artificial chemical sweeteners came in all colors that may or may not cause cancer. There was a little deprogramming I had to go through in the beginning of this Keto adventure, but not much. I knew bread, pasta, and rice were causing problems. My friends initially asked, "How long are you doing this for?" After 2 weeks of Keto my response was an easy, "Forever."
@NikkiJRM The best NSV I can think of!!!
Highest - 195'ish
2/28 - 183.5
Tues. May 1st - 166.8
Sunday May 6th - 167.2
Sunday May 13th
Sunday May 20th
Sunday May 27th
Wed. May 30th
I grew up in the anti-fat era as well. I would never touch an avocado because I believe there is no such thing as a 'good fat'! There was much reprogramming had to take place in me as well. This is not a 'phase' for me either - I want to do this forever!
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eggfooyamyam wrote: »@mznik114 I went up .5 lbs this week too. I'm finally at the point where I don't get too discouraged by such a small increase at weigh in time. As a woman there are a lot of contributing factors to weight fluctuations within such short and regular weigh-ins. You are doing amazing!!!!!
I always need to be reminded about this. I went up .6 last week and it took my husband making fun of me for being down because I went up HALF A POUND.
I've since shaken it off and am just going to keep on going.
NSV: I went on a walk yesterday, really tried to push myself for maximum effort and I'm sore today! Like that really good, really great work out sore! And I LOVE it! I even pushed myself to do a half hour walk today despite being sore. In the past, I would have just sat today out to let my muscles heal. So yay me!8 -
KristinLeeD wrote: »I put a few lbs back on during my vacation. I'm not upset about it because I was very active and the things I ate were calculated decisions, but now I need to take care of it!
I have been back home almost a week and I have found that some of my discipline has waned. My beach vacation looming was a pretty big motivator. Now vacation has come and gone! I'll have to look at my calendar and figure out what my next mental motivation will be.
I KNOW that my health and how I feel SHOULD BE motivation enough. (and when I talk to my kids, that is exactly what I communicate) But, if I'm brutally honest about what's going on inside my head, vanity and how I look is often a bigger motivator. And the fact that I would rather fit into an outfit I already own rather than needing to go buy a bigger one.
NSV: Through this process, way of life/eating, and the MFP community I've found, I'm working on getting healthier on the inside as well as the outside. I'm spending more time thinking things through to determine what's held me back before, along with figuring out why I default to destructive habits (overeating, not exercising, etc) and that has been very helpful. Making good habits my ACTUAL WAY OF LIFE rather than my "vacation or event prep" is huge for me.
May Goal: 8 lbs
Original Start Weight 153
May 1 137
May 6 135.8 (-1.2)
May 13
May 20
May 27
May 30
Goal Weight 115 (I'm 5'1")
@KristinLeeD
Don't worry about what SHOULD motivate you. Use the motivation that works. If vanity works for you, and you know you won't pursue vanity OVER health, as in that you won't aim for vanity achievements while compromising your health, I'd say you're golden.
If you know what works, don't put yourself down over it. Use that as the fuel for your focus, hon. Don't sweat it at all. Being honest with yourself is far more important than what society says you should be!! (hugs)3 -
If you've read my posts, you know I like to put my thoughts on this journey out there. My life is always filled with introspection. I had plans this week. Good solid plans that usually yield good solid results. Then hormones happened. I am OFF my plan for this week. At first I thought, "ok I messed up the week, whatever let me eat the cheese puffs!" (and I did and they were AHMAZING! but that's not the point). I think it's easier for me to not deviate too far and throw it all out the window when I am flexible and leave myself room for the random crap life throws my way. For me this week, that meant eating pulled pork (and lots of it) instead of plain tuna, and fun little bowls of nuts with coconut flakes.
What happens ultimately is that I will still lose the fat, it just won't be at the rate I was planning, trying, hoping for.
Big deal! Yeah I was upset in January when the month I lost 1 whole lb, but now in May I don't even really care what happened in January. The only thing that matters is that I didn't quit. Eventually, this week isn't going to matter beyond it being a data point.
I plan to eat whatever I fancy for the rest of the week (all keto of course). I'm not even weighing myself because I can't be bothered.
I guess my NSV is that I haven't eaten all the chocolate in the house even though I can and want to. For this week in May 2018, this is as good as it's going to get.8 -
If you've read my posts, you know I like to put my thoughts on this journey out there. My life is always filled with introspection. I had plans this week. Good solid plans that usually yield good solid results. Then hormones happened. I am OFF my plan for this week. At first I thought, "ok I messed up the week, whatever let me eat the cheese puffs!" (and I did and they were AHMAZING! but that's not the point). I think it's easier for me to not deviate too far and throw it all out the window when I am flexible and leave myself room for the random crap life throws my way. For me this week, that meant eating pulled pork (and lots of it) instead of plain tuna, and fun little bowls of nuts with coconut flakes.
What happens ultimately is that I will still lose the fat, it just won't be at the rate I was planning, trying, hoping for.
Big deal! Yeah I was upset in January when the month I lost 1 whole lb, but now in May I don't even really care what happened in January. The only thing that matters is that I didn't quit. Eventually, this week isn't going to matter beyond it being a data point.
I plan to eat whatever I fancy for the rest of the week (all keto of course). I'm not even weighing myself because I can't be bothered.
I guess my NSV is that I haven't eaten all the chocolate in the house even though I can and want to. For this week in May 2018, this is as good as it's going to get.
and all you need to do is check back on those photographs!! Keep on in there, oh you are!!!!!!
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If you've read my posts, you know I like to put my thoughts on this journey out there..................................................................................................................
I guess my NSV is that I haven't eaten all the chocolate in the house even though I can and want to. For this week in May 2018, this is as good as it's going to get.
Nikki you have been an NSV for me since I’ve joined this thread. Your spreadsheet has held me accountable and motivated me to strive for better numbers each week. And when I don’t get to post positive results on your sheet that motivates me too.
But far beyond your spreadsheet, your contributions to this thread has inspired many of us in many ways. Your dedication alone, over 80 lbs lost and over 260 days logged on MFP, is inspirational. And your stories warm my heart and kick me in the pants at the same time. You and your sassy NY attitude make this thread what it is, a NSV for all of us in this group.
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"Don't worry about what SHOULD motivate you. Use the motivation that works. If vanity works for you, and you know you won't pursue vanity OVER health, as in that you won't aim for vanity achievements while compromising your health, I'd say you're golden.
If you know what works, don't put yourself down over it. Use that as the fuel for your focus, hon. Don't sweat it at all. Being honest with yourself is far more important than what society says you should be!! (hugs)"
@KnitOrMiss
Thank you for these words! In my younger years I was often pursuing vanity over health - now that I am pushing 50, I believe I've grown out most of that! (some because I am wiser, and some by default because the things that worked in my 20's and 30's don't work for me now!)
I like the point you made of using what works for ME as fuel for my focus.
I know you have a lot going on, so thanks for taking the time to speak into my journey!3 -
If you've read my posts, you know I like to put my thoughts on this journey out there. My life is always filled with introspection. I had plans this week. Good solid plans that usually yield good solid results. Then hormones happened. I am OFF my plan for this week. At first I thought, "ok I messed up the week, whatever let me eat the cheese puffs!" (and I did and they were AHMAZING! but that's not the point). I think it's easier for me to not deviate too far and throw it all out the window when I am flexible and leave myself room for the random crap life throws my way. For me this week, that meant eating pulled pork (and lots of it) instead of plain tuna, and fun little bowls of nuts with coconut flakes.
What happens ultimately is that I will still lose the fat, it just won't be at the rate I was planning, trying, hoping for.
Big deal! Yeah I was upset in January when the month I lost 1 whole lb, but now in May I don't even really care what happened in January. The only thing that matters is that I didn't quit. Eventually, this week isn't going to matter beyond it being a data point.
I plan to eat whatever I fancy for the rest of the week (all keto of course). I'm not even weighing myself because I can't be bothered.
I guess my NSV is that I haven't eaten all the chocolate in the house even though I can and want to. For this week in May 2018, this is as good as it's going to get.
@NikkiJRM
"The only thing that matters is that I didn't quit."
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@NikkiJRM I love reading your posts, you truly are an inspiration as you see from many of us.
Sometimes being keto is hard! Not because I have awful cravings, or because I'm plateauing. There's just no real way to be lazy!
It is so much easier for me to go home and eat a bag of pork rinds after work because I am too burnt out to actually cook myself something, or because I didn't have the time/energy to cook myself something before work to eat when I got home at the end of the night. And then I feel so guilty for eating 10 SERVINGS of pork rinds in one sitting, and vow never to buy any more, then I go to the store and buy 2 more bags. 
But as I've been reminded, I need to stop watching the scale and thinking that the number I see is the determining factor in whether or not I am healthy, successful, or beautiful! It's not easy, but I am trying.
I love that my clothes don't fit me anymore! That I have to wear a belt with most of my jeans. That I have so much energy, I look forward to my half hour (or more!) walk every day and try to push myself just a little harder every time I'm walking. I need to remember these things as I see the scale go up .6 lb one week. >_< And forget that .6 lb does not define me.3 -
SW 256.5 1/06/2018
5/06/2018 216
5/13/2018
5/20/2018
5/27/2018
I’m late. Target weight for end of May is 205-210. Original goal was 200 lbs. But if I do manage to hit it that’d be awesome. If not, by June 11th I want to weigh in at 200. Already met my first goal of 220. Next is 200. After that 180. Then I’ll bulk up to 200 and prob stay around there. We shall see!2 -
SW 256.5 1/06/2018
5/06/2018 - 216 lbs
5/12/2018 - 210 lbs
I redid my macros. I stayed under the calories. I ate till I was full and not to eat whatever calories I had left. I was stuck around 218 lbs for a long time. Wednesday I was at 214. Then I weighed myself today and I’m at 210. Its rather bonkers how much of a change can happen in a week (I’m sure some of that was water weight). I was thinking about how the scale wasn’t moving before, but I had to make another hole in my belt during that time. Shorts I bought in February that I’m barely wearing now are way too big. My shirts are becoming looser and looser. Some I don’t wear to work cause they are just too big. It’s been a huge learning experience since starting keto in January. And I guess I shouldn’t worry too much if the weight isn’t going down as rapid as I’d like.
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shizzlebeef wrote: »SW 256.5 1/06/2018
5/06/2018 - 216 lbs
5/12/2018 - 210 lbs
I redid my macros. I stayed under the calories. I ate till I was full and not to eat whatever calories I had left. I was stuck around 218 lbs for a long time. Wednesday I was at 214. Then I weighed myself today and I’m at 210. Its rather bonkers how much of a change can happen in a week (I’m sure some of that was water weight). I was thinking about how the scale wasn’t moving before, but I had to make another hole in my belt during that time. Shorts I bought in February that I’m barely wearing now are way too big. My shirts are becoming looser and looser. Some I don’t wear to work cause they are just too big. It’s been a huge learning experience since starting keto in January. And I guess I shouldn’t worry too much if the weight isn’t going down as rapid as I’d like.
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If you've read my posts, you know I like to put my thoughts on this journey out there. My life is always filled with introspection. I had plans this week. Good solid plans that usually yield good solid results. Then hormones happened. I am OFF my plan for this week. At first I thought, "ok I messed up the week, whatever let me eat the cheese puffs!" (and I did and they were AHMAZING! but that's not the point). I think it's easier for me to not deviate too far and throw it all out the window when I am flexible and leave myself room for the random crap life throws my way. For me this week, that meant eating pulled pork (and lots of it) instead of plain tuna, and fun little bowls of nuts with coconut flakes.
What happens ultimately is that I will still lose the fat, it just won't be at the rate I was planning, trying, hoping fo
Aaahhhh....soooo inspiring! Thanks Nikki...I needed this, you have a great attitude about all of this weight loss stuff! Love it!0 -
May 1st: 173.1
May 6th: 174.4
May 13th: 176.8
May 20th:
May 27th:
May 30th:1 -
Hello everyone, this week I went a bit up and this morning a bit down. I think I hit some kind of plateau.
Starting weight 145.5
Goal weight 136.6
May 1st - 143.3
May 6th - 140.6
May 13th - 140.2
May 20th
May 27th
May 30th1 -
SW 184. 24 Sept
May 1st - 154.4
Sunday 05/06 153.8
Sunday 05/13 153.8
Sunday 05/20
Sunday 05/27
May 31st -
So at least not up though I'm kind of disappointed as I've been
like all week. Still 30lbs down though and the sun is shining! Happy Sunday everyone 
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May 1st: 159.6
May 6th: 158.2 (-1.4)
May 13th: 158.6 (+0.4)
May 20th:
May 27th:
May 30th:
Today is a good reminder that weight loss does not happen on a direct downward trajectory. I've kept strict keto with a moderate, sustainable caloric/fat deficit, incorporated more exercise, and this week my body just wasn't ready to release more weight.
Having this community and being able to read all your posts and commentary is so helpful in times like today, when, in the past I would've see a "gain" of 0.4 lbs and been devastated. Today, though, it's just a part of the journey.
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Two significant SCALE victories for me today:
1. I am now in the 150s, weighing in at 159.4 this morning. The goal weight I set here on MFP back in January of 2018 is 154.4. Reaching that would put me at 50 pounds lost for 2018. So, today I’m under 160 and within 5 pounds of that 50 lb benchmark.
2. And most significant to me, I’ve lost 45 pounds. It is a special number for me because that is the weight of 3 bowling balls of the weight I use (3x15=45).
My NSV today is quite simple: I feel great! I posted my Before and After pics because it is said, a picture is worth a thousand words, or in my case at least 45 pounds. The 2017 side of my picture shows an obese prediabetic low energy guy with high BP and cholesterol. Knee and shoulder surgeries, arthritis and other obesity related ailments relegated me to sitting on the bench keeping score for my over 65 softball team last season. I was too fat and sick to play in 2017.
The 2018 side of the picture shows me literally back in the game. In four months I’ve reversed or eliminated most of my health issues. I feel better than I have in at least ten years. I honestly believe keto has given me my life back. Put me in coach, I’m ready to play!
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Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there!!
Things are moving along pretty consistently. I haven't started exercising yet (though I keep very busy) and I haven't been keeping good track of my macros the last few days BUT I have definitely been sticking to Keto. No cheats! This week my goal is to hit my protein numbers. I've been eating pretty low calories and not hitting my protein macros which are set to around 60-75 grams.
My NSV this week is energy. I have been plowing through chores and projects around the house. Also, clothes!!! Items that were tight before are fitting well and some of the new clothes I've ordered are still too big and must be sent back. I'm out of the XL range but I might be out of the L range too - at least up top - baby's (still) got back. My husband said he has a surprise for me today for Mother's Day and that I should wear something nice. Then he said, "But, you always look really nice lately." He is super proud and happy for me - that feels good!
I'm starting a 30-day exercise challenge tomorrow if anyone wants to join me. You'll get sent a free 15-20 minute exercise video every morning from a site called Betty Rocker. Each new video expires every 24 hours in hopes to keep you motivated. The before and after testimonials are impressive!
Highest - 195'ish
2/28 - 183.5
Tues. May 1st - 166.8
Sunday May 6th - 167.2 (+.4)
Sunday May 13th - 165 (-2.2)
Sunday May 20th
Sunday May 27th
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stormywxs288 wrote: »Two significant SCALE victories for me today:
1. I am now in the 150s, weighing in at 159.4 this morning. The goal weight I set here on MFP back in January of 2018 is 154.4. Reaching that would put me at 50 pounds lost for 2018. So, today I’m under 160 and within 5 pounds of that 50 lb benchmark.
2. And most significant to me, I’ve lost 45 pounds. It is a special number for me because that is the weight of 3 bowling balls of the weight I use (3x15=45).
My NSV today is quite simple: I feel great! I posted my Before and After pics because it is said, a picture is worth a thousand words, or in my case at least 45 pounds. The 2017 side of my picture shows an obese prediabetic low energy guy with high BP and cholesterol. Knee and shoulder surgeries, arthritis and other obesity related ailments relegated me to sitting on the bench keeping score for my over 65 softball team last season. I was too fat and sick to play in 2017.
The 2018 side of the picture shows me literally back in the game. In four months I’ve reversed or eliminated most of my health issues. I feel better than I have in at least ten years. I honestly believe keto has given me my life back. Put me in coach, I’m ready to play!
Congrats stormywxs288!! What an achievement of not only losing 45lbs since January, but having eliminated all your health issues and getting back in the game! Looking good!
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Hi All—
Thank you for letting me join this challenge!
I’m 50 y/o trying to restore and get my act together.
Just starting:
5/13/18 167
Goal 127 maybe. First goal is commitment. Second is health. The other pieces should fall in line after that.
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who takes care of themselves and others!
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That vacation gain is gone and took a little bit more with it. I've started to add some exercise back in - hooray for good hiking weather - and my clothes are fitting SO much better. Zero complaints from me.
SW - 209.8 (SW for keto 206.8)
May 1 - 193
May 6 - 196.4
May 13 - 191.4
May 20
May 27
May 316 -
Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!
I just came back from living in a hotel and on the road for two weeks for work, and eating out everyday was a challenge. I'm looking forward to getting back into my routine at least for the next few weeks, and hopefully fitting in some exercise. Overall, my weight has been fluctuating between a few pounds, but considering i wasn't able to accurately account for calories or prepared foods, i think it's all good.
SW: 183
Sunday May 6-176.5
Sunday May 13-175.3
Sunday May 20
Sunday May 276 -
My NSV this week is feeling more energy and wanting to do things like edging my lawn and pulling weeds.
January 1: 266
May 1: 225
Sunday 5/6: 225.5 (+.5)
Sunday 5/13: 222.6 (-2.9)
Sunday 5/20:
Sunday 5/27:
Thursday 5/31:
Goal weight: 215
We are starting a walking regime on Monday. The goal is 1/2 hour of walking every morning for the rest of the month.6 -
May 1st - 219.0
May 6th - 218.0
May 13 - 216.4
May 20 -
May 27 -
May 31st -
Welp. That was a pleasant surprise.
I expected to gain due to several days of not logging, but I stayed keto and moved a LOT (110,000 steps this week so far, and about to go for another 2 hour walk right now! My car troubles this week have been a blessing AND a curse... hahaha!)9
