JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
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Hello everyone,
SW: 247.8
06/12/2018: 241.5
CW (06/26/2018): 239.0
JUNE GW: 230-235
DEC GW: 199
OGW: 150
I have not set up my July goal yet. Still have a week to go. Had to skip lunch yesterday and ended up eating too much protein at dinner. This morning I feel waay too heavy. Anyway, today is a new day. Let's not overeat our protein. Could I make it to June GW by Saturday? We will see.2 -
Forgot to add my SW (06/04/2018) a day after my 29th birthday that is when I decided that I did not want to be overweight anymore by my 30th next year.3
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Happy Birthday! @skctilidieMrs_Hoffer wrote: »@skctilidie - sorry I missed it, but I hope that you had a WONDERFUL birthday!
Thank you both! It was a very low-key kind of day, but a nice one.
I had the nice surprise this morning of the scale moving down rather than up today despite a day of really bad food choices yesterday. Just 0.2 pounds to shed between now and Saturday to be at my goal for the end of the month!5 -
I feel obligated to give a shout out to my friends River Goddess and KritinLeeD. We all agreed to hold each other accountable for logging our food intake on MFP for one week. It has only been 3 days, but I have benefited so much from this experiment already, I feel compelled to tell everyone about it now.
First, I feel like I have angels on my shoulders looking out for me to behave in a manner I know I should. Just the fact that I know someone who cares is looking out for me, has motivated me to get back to the basics that I know have worked for me in my first 5 successful months of keto. Now, I’m confident I can close out June with a small amount of success instead of adding to the three weeks of failure I accumulated in early June.
Second, if you haven’t looked at someone else’s food log I highly recommend you do. In just these three short days I have learned so much. I have been impressed with the detail and the honesty I’ve witnessed. I realized I may be a bit of a slacker when it comes to details. I’m not confessing I’m wrong. However, I am quite different in comparison to my friends in logging. Also, I saw that it is possible to enjoy indulgence without breaking the calorie count bank.
Finally, this forum has been such a useful tool in my arsenal of keto weapons. I have enjoyed, benefited, learned and grown so much from participation in this group. I look forward to continuing our adventures in July.
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@stormywxs288 Where did you get the t-shirt in your profile pic?! ^_^0
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stormywxs288 wrote: »I feel obligated to give a shout out to my friends River Goddess and KritinLeeD. We all agreed to hold each other accountable for logging our food intake on MFP for one week. It has only been 3 days, but I have benefited so much from this experiment already, I feel compelled to tell everyone about it now.
First, I feel like I have angels on my shoulders looking out for me to behave in a manner I know I should. Just the fact that I know someone who cares is looking out for me, has motivated me to get back to the basics that I know have worked for me in my first 5 successful months of keto. Now, I’m confident I can close out June with a small amount of success instead of adding to the three weeks of failure I accumulated in early June.
Second, if you haven’t looked at someone else’s food log I highly recommend you do. In just these three short days I have learned so much. I have been impressed with the detail and the honesty I’ve witnessed. I realized I may be a bit of a slacker when it comes to details. I’m not confessing I’m wrong. However, I am quite different in comparison to my friends in logging. Also, I saw that it is possible to enjoy indulgence without breaking the calorie count bank.
Finally, this forum has been such a useful tool in my arsenal of keto weapons. I have enjoyed, benefited, learned and grown so much from participation in this group. I look forward to continuing our adventures in July.
@stormywxs288 I couldn't agree more! What a difference a little more added support and input makes. Having you two say, "hey, waiting for your diary" spurns me to get it done and get it right!
I have learned that in order for me to stay motivated I need to be constantly mixing things up (because I get bored or in a rut) and that includes what I incorporate into the social aspect of my journey.
I love the fact that through MFP and through this forum I have gained a group of friends to help keep me motivated and to turn to when I need some insight. I wish I were one of those people that find all the determination and discipline I need from within myself, but I admit that I am not - I need outside sources to help me. I have tried many times 'on my own' and my discipline waxes and wanes.
I have always understood that I need other people in so many other areas of my life, but I somehow continued to think that when it comes to taking care of myself, I should be able to go it alone. I now unapologetically say I need other people and I am happy that I found some of those people here - so thank YOU!4 -
eggfooyamyam wrote: »Welcome!!! @jrmie333 You wont regret trying Keto. This is an inspiring group of folks who know the ropes well. It sounds like you have a lot of good reasons to give it a try. Welcome aboard!!!
Thank you. I am very happy to feel supported and with people that are also in the same journey as me.1 -
skctilidie wrote: »Happy Birthday! @skctilidieMrs_Hoffer wrote: »@skctilidie - sorry I missed it, but I hope that you had a WONDERFUL birthday!
Thank you both! It was a very low-key kind of day, but a nice one.
I had the nice surprise this morning of the scale moving down rather than up today despite a day of really bad food choices yesterday. Just 0.2 pounds to shed between now and Saturday to be at my goal for the end of the month!
Good job and happy belated birthday.0 -
xDaniDragonflyx wrote: »@stormywxs288 Where did you get the t-shirt in your profile pic?! ^_^
Amazon perhaps? I want that shirt too.1 -
xDaniDragonflyx wrote: »@stormywxs288 Where did you get the t-shirt in your profile pic?! ^_^
Amazon perhaps? I want that shirt too.
Sorry I looked online for it this morning and couldn't find it again. However I saw several others in my search similar to it and even more that I was tempted to buy. I just googled keto t-shirts and was overwhelmed with choices.
I'm on a bowling team with my wife and another lady. They wear t-shirts that say "Here for the Beer" and I wear my "I can't I'm in ketosis" shirt.4 -
xDaniDragonflyx wrote: »@stormywxs288 Where did you get the t-shirt in your profile pic?! ^_^
Amazon perhaps? I want that shirt too.
Found it: http://a.co/hFh7MZD0 -
That's too funny, Stormy! Thanks for the visual!! :laugh:stormywxs288 wrote: »I'm on a bowling team with my wife and another lady. They wear t-shirts that say "Here for the Beer" and I wear my "I can't I'm in ketosis" shirt.
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My carbs are somewhat-accidentally netting under 50 (few cravings = not eating much "bad" stuff). Just got ketone test strips and curious to see the results. Happy with the new WOE.
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stormywxs288 wrote: »I'm on a bowling team with my wife and another lady. They wear t-shirts that say "Here for the Beer" and I wear my "I can't I'm in ketosis" shirt.
@stormywxs288 I LOVE that!! Haha!
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stormywxs288 wrote: »xDaniDragonflyx wrote: »@stormywxs288 Where did you get the t-shirt in your profile pic?! ^_^
Amazon perhaps? I want that shirt too.
Sorry I looked online for it this morning and couldn't find it again. However I saw several others in my search similar to it and even more that I was tempted to buy. I just googled keto t-shirts and was overwhelmed with choices.
I'm on a bowling team with my wife and another lady. They wear t-shirts that say "Here for the Beer" and I wear my "I can't I'm in ketosis" shirt.
Lovely thanks 😊0 -
SW - 209.8 (SW for keto 4/15/18 - 206.8)
GW - 150
End of June GW - 185
Friday, June 1 - 188.8
Sunday, June 3 - 188.4
Sunday, June 10 - 187.1
Sunday, June 17 - 184.6
Sunday, June 24 - 185.8
Saturday, June 30 - 184.9
Checking in a little early, as I’ll be seeing very little of my house this weekend thanks to a soccer tournament. Still up a bit from 2 weeks ago (not surprised by that considering both hormonal/pms type factors and the frequency with which I’ve allowed myself to go over my carb goal the past few weeks), but did just barely manage to hit my goal for the month.
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stormywxs288 wrote: »xDaniDragonflyx wrote: »@stormywxs288 Where did you get the t-shirt in your profile pic?! ^_^
Amazon perhaps? I want that shirt too.
Sorry I looked online for it this morning and couldn't find it again. However I saw several others in my search similar to it and even more that I was tempted to buy. I just googled keto t-shirts and was overwhelmed with choices.
I'm on a bowling team with my wife and another lady. They wear t-shirts that say "Here for the Beer" and I wear my "I can't I'm in ketosis" shirt.
Yep! I totally found a bunch! Even found some on Wish, haha! So I can't wait to order myself one. ^_^0 -
SW 184 09/24.
Sunday 05/27. 153.8
Sunday 06/03. 152.8
Sunday 06/10
Sunday 06/17
Sunday 06/24. 149.2
Saturday 06/30 148.2
OMG I've lost 5.6 pounds this month It was worth sleeping through Italy! Actually what I'm really pleased about is that I've been back almost a week, I'm feeling better, much more like me and managed not to regain what I lost while I was ill, usually that would go straight back on and then some! Now I need to think about July and as that starts tomorrow I'd better decide what my July goals are and get organised!5 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »OMG I've lost 5.6 pounds this month
Congrats @chinatowninchina on your loss this month ! That's terrific!!
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@Mrs_Hoffer Thank you so much!!1
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Yay @chinatowninchina! As I have been following this forum for quite a while, I want to acknowledge not only your weight loss achievement but also the consistent encouragement you provide to others and the warm welcome you provide to the "newbies". Kudos to you!2
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End of the month check-in! See you in July!!!
Start 2/28 - 184.5
Goal - ???
Sunday 06/03: 162
Sunday 06/10: 161.2 (-.8)
Sunday 06/17: 158.6 (-2.6)
Sunday 06/24:
Saturday 06/30: 157.6
Total loss (-26.9lbs) 1 -
My end of the month check-in makes me very happy this month! Another terrific week!
March 20 (began keto)
Jun 1: 204.2
Sunday 6/3: 201.8 (-2.4)
Sunday 6/10: 201.6 (-.2)
Sunday 6/17: 201.2 (-.4)
Sunday 6/24: 197.2 (-4.0) !
Saturday 6/30: 195.4 (-1.8)
Jun goal was 8 lbs - I killed it at 8.8!!
Personal goal of 65 miles walking/running - I completed 65.5! #win
July goal: 8 lbs (187.4)
Personal goal: 100 miles (walking)
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Good job I need to start walking or jogging. Ur doing awesome.0
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SW- 312.8
Started Keto: May 4th (SW: 286.4)
June Start-277.2
Sun 6/3-277.2 (0)
Sun 6/10-277.2 (0)
Sun 6/17-271.8 (-5.4)
Sun 6/24-267.6 (-4.2)
June end-267.0 (-0.6)
End of June goal-265
I didn't meet my June goal, however I lost 10 lbs. So, I consider that a win. For some reason I rarely lose during the last week of the month. Weird, but still I feel better than ever! See you guys in the July challenge!3 -
tinaainsworth wrote: »Good job I need to start walking or jogging. Ur doing awesome.
Thanks @tinaainsworth ! I've tried jogging on and off over the years...but its just too hard on these old knees! I dont want to do more damage to them so I've decided that walking & hiking is just as good.1 -
Yay @chinatowninchina! As I have been following this forum for quite a while, I want to acknowledge not only your weight loss achievement but also the consistent encouragement you provide to others and the warm welcome you provide to the "newbies". Kudos to you!
Thank you sooo much!1 -
Had bariatric surgery in 2013 because I was almost chair bound at 317# and 61 years old. Reached 138.0 in Apr 2015 and felt twenty years younger. Then slowly, insidiously started gaining again. Fought it like crazy, keenly aware that a pound a month would take under ten years to disable me again. Three years in and discovered LCHF WOE in May 2018 and the fighting stopped
- 178.0 May 2018
- 167.0 06/17/18
- 164.5 06/30/18
I started Lo-Carb WOE to fight cravings and weight gain and am loving how healthy it feels. Since cravings don't drive me to eat junk now, I can choose protein and vegetables. I wasn't trying for ketosis (carb goal = 100) but it's resulting from these choices. Just got some ketone test strips and scored a "trace" response. That's something.
Nice.
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I made a great discovery a few days ago. I have had my suspicions about conspiratorial tendencies in my scale. My husband was the one who rooted out the truth when he weighed himself before taking a shower and then for the heck of it weighed again after his shower and discovered that taking showers makes him gain weight. 3 pounds! He vowed never to take a shower again!
I was so excited last Wednesday morning to discover that I had met my June goal of 157! Wednesday night before I went to bed I had gained 5.5 pounds! Not to worry, because during the night all of the weight magically disappeared. But in two hours after not eating or drinking anything and making two trips to the bathroom I had gained 3 more pounds!
Note to self (and anyone else who may feel hostility from your scale): never trust a scale you don't know the history of. My husband had no idea when he purchased it (we've been married 11 years) and thought it might be 25 years old. I'm happy to report that now have a new scale that I'm confident is much more reliable. It's hard enough to lose weight without your scale working against you! I have no idea whether I actually hit my June goal the other day, (likely it was just my former scale playing a cruel joke)
but I'll take the small victory of having finally broken through the 160s. Bring on July!
Keto Jan SW: 175
Current Weight: 159
June Goal: 157
Goal Weight: 140
Sunday 06/03: 160
Sunday 06/10: 159.5 (06/8)
Sunday 06/17:159
Sunday 06/24: 159
Saturday 06/30: 158.42 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »My end of the month check-in makes me very happy this month! Another terrific week!
March 20 (began keto)
Jun 1: 204.2
Sunday 6/3: 201.8 (-2.4)
Sunday 6/10: 201.6 (-.2)
Sunday 6/17: 201.2 (-.4)
Sunday 6/24: 197.2 (-4.0) !
Saturday 6/30: 195.4 (-1.8)
Jun goal was 8 lbs - I killed it at 8.8!!
Personal goal of 65 miles walking/running - I completed 65.5! #win
July goal: 8 lbs (187.4)
Personal goal: 100 miles (walking)
Have a great time in Nebraska! I'm living the good life in that great state. You are on a roll, girl! Wish I had a walking partner like you!0
