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May 2018 Basics Challenge: Week 1 (5/1-5/7)

baconslave
baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
edited November 26 in Social Groups
Welcome to the May Basics Challenge!


Bah, basics! Entirely boring and unsexy, right?
Guess what though? It will get you to your goal. Basics aren't flashy or exciting, but this is how it's done.
If you're wanting to look better in your swimsuit this summer, this is how to get there.

One key thing that I have learned in my journey is this:
Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success

Consistently nailing the basics is so important. And consistency creates good habits, routines, and gives you momentum that will carry you through hard times or disruptions to your normal schedule. Forget motivation. Motivation is a fickle thing. Discipline carries you through when motivation fails you.


So what are the basics?
Well, hitting your carb goal, obviously, right? There are other very important basics we need to lock in: staying hydrated, keeping electrolytes up, logging consistently (if you're a logger), exercise (if that's one of your goals), hitting your macros, staying away from trigger foods and other things you know set you back...

You can report your progress to your goal, whether it be ultra-obsessive daily hitting your low-carb plan basics, or working on a fitness goal, or even nailing down other good habits in your life. And if you have problems or need advice, you'll find that here.

Each week there will be a thread to collect your progress that week and to interact with other challengers.
I'll keep links to the weekly threads at the bottom of the stickied post should the thread get buried. 2 clicks, to this post and the Weekly link, will get you back to it.

So go ahead and post your goals in this Thread.
My daily post would look something like this.


Tues 5/1:
Logged: :+1:
Water: :+1:
Electrolytes: :+1:
Calorie Goal: :+1:
Carb Goal: :+1:
Exercise: HIIT :+1:
Prelogged next day: :+1:
7/7

But this is your show. So focus on your basics.


Make this month count! Tear it up!:+1:

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  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    Cardio day: 13 min/mile @ low heart rate.
    Food is planned and packed.
  • slimzandra
    slimzandra Posts: 955 Member
    In for May.
    I did really great in April down 4.5 pounds and a total of 10 since starting in March.
    Trying to keep the momentum going.
    Shooting for another 5 in May.
    Walking has been a huge contributor to the weight loss in addition to under 20g carbs.
    Let's have a great month. Summer is coming!

  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,684 Member
    I gotta give up dark chocolate again and stop slacking on my workouts. I even recruited a friend to text me when he is outside working to make sure I'm not sitting on the couch. 8000 steps a day for May is what I'll shoot for, I am going to use my phone to track as well as my fitbit zip. Something tells me I need a new one. Started the month at 167.5, would be happy with any loss at all by June 1st.
  • Salkeela
    Salkeela Posts: 367 Member
    I’m in!

    I’m only 2 weeks into eating LCHF, and up to now I’ve really just concentrated on not eating carbs and sticking to that.

    However, I think I now need to be more diligent on aiming for a little weight loss too. During transitition to LCHF, I relaxed my intermittent fasting to allow for adjustment to the new way of eating, but now I think is the time to start combining LCHF & IF.

    So my aims for May:
    Continue LCHF eating
    At least 3 days a week eat only in a 4hr eating window
    Remaining days eat in an 8hr eating window.

    In June, perhaps I’ll resume 36hr fasts once a week. Let’s see how May goes first.
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,426 Member
    I'm in for sure. I'm also going on vacation this month and I don't want to screw up just because I'm on vacation. It will be hard because I'm going home and there's those darn timbits!!

    My goals for May is to keep my carbs under 25, exercise consistently (steps and yoga) and stay away from sugar!

    ..and Day 1 was a success!

    I likely won't be able to post updates when I'm on vacation since I'll be in another country but I'll update when I get back home!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    Tues 5/1:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: Strength :+1:
    Remember NEAT: :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    8/8
  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,802 Member
    I'm just not ready and probably never will be read for carnivore so I'll join the basics! Things went super good in April with the added activity. Also I've been much better about not letting carbs creep up on me. So that's what I'm going with this month. Watching carbs and getting as much as activity as I can!

    5/1 carbs were in line and I jogged on the treadmill.

    Today I'm hoping for an after work hike...we'll see how it all pans out!
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 828 Member
    Back to basics-I’m in! I want to continue my NEAT focus from April as well as staying on track with my calorie goals. I’ve been lax on these off and on so want to be sure my eating habits remain on point. This means no Diet Coke which makes me crave sugar like mad! At least I’ve found the trigger.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    Cadori wrote: »
    SLRDL - 1x8, 2x6 @ 25 pounds - these unilateral things are quickly becoming my new lunge. Ugh. But I can tell they're important.
    Pushups - 3x8 ON THE FLOOR! ON MY TOES! Yes, this is capslock worthy. My depth was for crap...about 3", but on the floor, on my toes!
    Inverted Rows - 3x8 - felt really easy today. I only have the TRX bands available to do these so I probably need to work my way toward pullups.

    And I forgot my shoes at home. So I'm at work. In a skirt and button down...and my gym shoes. I look so pretty. A day of highs and lows :lol:

    WAHOO!
  • Salkeela
    Salkeela Posts: 367 Member
    Wed 2nd May
    Eating window 3pm-7pm B)
    Net Carbs 6g o:) (not aiming to be this low everyday)
  • donnaslifepart2
    donnaslifepart2 Posts: 3 Member
    Today is day 6 for me. I think I might just be turning the corner on the keto flu. Feeling better and I am down 8.8 lbs. My goal for this month is simply to stick with it. I go back to work Friday night for 3-12 night shifts where there is always a ton of crap ans cookies around so planning my meals and carrying them with me will be CRUCIAL! If I can do this I will consider it a success.
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,426 Member
    Day 2 another success. A little higher in carbs then I wanted but still not to bad!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member

    Wed 5/2:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: Yard hikin' (1hr and 15) :+1:
    Remember NEAT: :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    8/8
  • kyoumans84
    kyoumans84 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in for May too!
    So this is the first month that I am back on the keto train and so far it is going SO WELL - I'm really excited because when I first tried this way of eating a year ago I was totally derailed really quickly and never really recovered. This time I've done my research and have a good game plan. My goals for May are to stay hydrated, hit my carb goal (20g net or less), and hit my calorie goal every day. So far I've nailed it every day!
  • Salkeela
    Salkeela Posts: 367 Member
    Thurs 3rd May
    Eating window - 8hrs
    Net Carbs - 15g
    1lb down at weigh in this (Fri) morning.
  • maureli
    maureli Posts: 722 Member
    I guess the week is almost over but I would like to join in. I am new to low carb eating and am still learning. I have had great success so far. So....

    May 4
    Carb goal:
    Hydration:
    Calorie goal:
    Macros:
    Exercise:
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 828 Member
    I’ve done well on the calorie goals this week and haven’t been as hungry but still fight the battle of eating when I’m not hungry. Exercise and NEAT movement has been on point so next week’s focus is cutting the after dinner snacking.
  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,684 Member
    Step goal -
    Wed just under 6400-thought I'd be higher :(
    Thur 8575, much better :)
    Food and water are on point.
    Focusing on NEAT today plus an outdoor walk at lunch if it's not raining, gym time otherwise.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    Thurs 5/3:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: strength training:+1:
    Remember NEAT: Kicked NEAT's hiney!:+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    8/8
  • maureli
    maureli Posts: 722 Member
    edited May 2018
    I thought I could edit my above post to add in my daily achievements but I guess not! So, I just copied and pasted.

    Carb goal:
  • maureli
    maureli Posts: 722 Member
    I thought I could edit my above post to add in my daily achievements but I guess not! So, I just copied and pasted.

    Carb goal:
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    maureli wrote: »
    I thought I could edit my above post to add in my daily achievements but I guess not! So, I just copied and pasted.

    Carb goal:

    Looks like MFP is being weird.
    Did you by any chance use phone emojis? Using emojis from the available ones in the smiley by your spacebar (Android. I don't know what iPhone's stuff looks like) breaks MFP and eats part of posts containing them every time. Use the ones available from the app edits (to the right of "Reply," above the text box here in the MFP app) are the only ones you can use. I'll come in and post some screenshots in the morning.

  • kyoumans84
    kyoumans84 Posts: 2 Member
    May 4:
    hydrated = yep
    Carbs = 19 net
    Calorie goal = 81 over.

    Two out of three ain’t bad! Doing great today so far, will report back tomorrow :)
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 828 Member
    The intentions were pure until TGIF dinner out shot them to hell. I made up for it today with 17k steps and back on the low carb wagon. One “flex” meal isn’t going to take me down! I’ll try another 5k run tomorrow.
  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,684 Member
    Weekend steps-under 6700, 8085, 8010
    Fri I didn't get outside or to the gym, have to do better.
    I had a good weekend overall but am seeing the scale up a couple lbs this morning. Discouraging but not enough to change my positive outlook or my habits :)
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    edited May 2018
    Sorry my posting has been MIA. Weekends are crazyface. :scream:

    Fri 5/4:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: walk/jog intervals:+1:
    Remember NEAT:+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    8/8

    Sat 5/5:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: other than warming my kid up for her soccer game with passing-none
    Remember NEAT:+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    7/8

    Sun 5/6:
    Logged: :+1:
    Water: :+1:
    Electrolytes: :+1:
    Calorie Goal: :+1:
    Carb Goal: :+1:
    Exercise: SLOTH:+1:
    Remember NEAT: :+1:
    Prelogged next day: :+1:
    7/8
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    Yesterday - 6 mile hike

    Today's quickie:
    Deadlift - 3x5 @ 110 pounds
    Pushup - 3x8
    Inverted Rows - 3x8
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    Also, since it's warmer, this week I'm playing with iced green tea in the morning on my way to the gym instead of coffee. Trying to cut down on my cream calories. I will still have a cup at work, probably, but wanted to try this out. Without my coffee level caffeination, I did NOT want to go into the gym.
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 828 Member
    I hear you @cadori- my Starbucks habit is off the charts for the last few weeks and they are heavy handed with the cream. My food choices have been less than par due to more stress at work over the last few weeks with more to come. I’ve stayed mostly low carb but have been way over calorie limits even though NEAT has been pretty decent and my workouts are consistent. I fully expect the scale to jump at this week’s weigh in. I need to focus elsewhere when the stress starts to climb. It’s only Monday so I’ll try and pull it together for the rest of the week.
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