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JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

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  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,775 Member
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    It's odd to expect to lose weight every week. The slight irritation is actually a pleasant NSV. :)
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,775 Member
    stormywxs288 wrote: »
    “Life gets in the way”! I dislocated my left shoulder making a top 10 Sports Center quality catch playing softball. So, softball, exercise and activity will be compromised until I recuperate. I’m determined not to let this set-back sabotage my efforts to kill off these last ten!
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    OMG, Stormy, you are getting walloped left and right! I hope it's not too painful and that you recuperate quickly! Pulling for you!!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    laneybird wrote: »
    SW- 312.8


    I have noticed I have gained quite a bit of muscle and I am good with that. When I lay on my side, my hips and outer thighs are hard....not squishy! My inner thighs are completely opposite and I am targeting them with exercises. I workout very hard. I have to constantly remind myself that I didn't gain this overnight and won't lose it overnight either. I think that since I am getting married September 15th that I am getting more stressed because of the drive to look and feel good. I don't think I would feel so much urgency if it weren't for that, however, I am still just as excited to marry the love of my life <3

    And the important thing? The love of your life wanted to marry the person you are, not the weight you aspire to be! <3<3
  • eggfooyamyam
    eggfooyamyam Posts: 196 Member
    chinatowninchina wrote: »
    Just wondering if you would be better dropping the fat amount and increasing the protein? Maybe try that for this week and see where it takes you?

    I'll be on vacation the next 10 days so it will be harder to monitor that closely anyway. I don't believe I'm currently in ketosis. I'm still keeping my carbs low which is why I'm not gaining - I'm just not loosing. I faltered again today in terms of planning on eating under 20 grams but was at the beach with friends and just ate to fuel myself on what was an active day.

  • db19732018
    db19732018 Posts: 49 Member
    I love visiting family and friends, but damn, I was way too indulgent this weekend. Gained 9 lbs back this week! Starting anew tomorrow. Just frustrating...
  • sdw1262
    sdw1262 Posts: 4 Member
    edited July 2018
    We had a celebratory dinner Friday evening so I'm not really disappointed in my lack of progress, yay!

    Keto Starting Weight: 191
    Current Weight: 182.1
    July Goal: 177
    Ultimate Goal: 125

    Sunday 07/01 183.2
    Sunday 07/08 182.4
    Sunday 07/15
    Sunday 07/22
    Sunday 07/29
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    stormywxs288 wrote: »
    You see I am an addict. I am hooked on caffeine. I start out my obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) daily routine the same way each day. I weigh myself, let in/feed the cat, start my 1st K-cup of coffee then go get the paper. I have anywhere from 1 to 5 k-cups a day. I’m not sure whether I need it or just want it? Maybe it is time to find out.

    I too am a coffee-addict. I was drinking one full pot a day... that's 12 cups!! I recently decided to chill on the coffee as it felt like it was getting a little excessive. But I just sooooo love the taste! I find it keeps hunger at bay for me, as well. I have scaled back to 1/2 pot a day, which is 2 "to-go" mugs full or approx. 6 measuring cups. I am going to still scale back further, until I am down to only one "to-go" mug full (or 2-3c). So essentially one large coffee per day.
    eggfooyamyam wrote: »
    I keep on the counter a lovely tin of half regular, half decaf coffee.

    I love this idea and have considered doing it myself. I don't just drink coffee for the caffeine, I actually really love the taste and enjoy having a warm beverage to sip on. I would consider trying out a decaf blend so that I can drink more than my planned one cup a day : ) I wonder if there are any really yummy decafs out there?
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    edited July 2018
    eggfooyamyam wrote: »
    chinatowninchina wrote: »
    Just wondering if you would be better dropping the fat amount and increasing the protein? Maybe try that for this week and see where it takes you?

    I'll be on vacation the next 10 days so it will be harder to monitor that closely anyway. I don't believe I'm currently in ketosis. I'm still keeping my carbs low which is why I'm not gaining - I'm just not loosing. I faltered again today in terms of planning on eating under 20 grams but was at the beach with friends and just ate to fuel myself on what was an active day.

    I remember now, you are correct, the task is enjoy your vacation! <3
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    db19732018 wrote: »
    I love visiting family and friends, but damn, I was way too indulgent this weekend. Gained 9 lbs back this week! Starting anew tomorrow. Just frustrating...

    it maybe and is frustrating but firstly; it's mainly water weight and secondly; and more importantly you are getting back to it and not giving up. That's what counts and that's why we are being successful, we're not giving up! Good luck this week!
  • laneybird
    laneybird Posts: 532 Member

    And the important thing? The love of your life wanted to marry the person you are, not the weight you aspire to be! <3<3
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    Yes! He loves me the way I am and I love him even more for that. He's so supportive. Even told me not to lose my curves. He keeps saying I am getting too skinny for him and of course I roll my eyes lol. His ex-wife had zero shape and bless her, she looked just like Olive Oil and here I am an hourglass with plenty of "sand" ;)

  • WholeFoods4Lyfe
    WholeFoods4Lyfe Posts: 1,518 Member
    Not the 2lb per week loss that I was hoping for, BUT I worked out with a trainer last week and I'm sure that I'm holding on to some water weight because I'm STILL sore LOL and also, it's that TOM so I'll take a 1lb loss and run with it!

    Finishing out June - 06/30: 216.8

    Sunday 07/01: 215.6
    Sunday 07/08: 214.6
    Sunday 07/15:
    Sunday 07/22:
    Sunday 07/29:

    Finishing out July - 07/31:
  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »

    ...I remind myself that I won't ALWAYS have to be this strict and that SOMEDAY I'll be able to splurge and enjoy (occasional) treats again.

    I tell myself the same things and that all of those foods will still be there when I am ready to eat them again - they are not going to disappear or become unavailable! :)
  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    chinatowninchina wrote: »
    eggfooyamyam wrote: »

    But when weight loss stalls, it can be frustrating. I spent a considerable amount of time yesterday watching Keto videos trying to find answers. I'm keeping my carbs extra low and I'm hitting my fat macros - keeping my protein very moderate in hopes to kick start some weight loss again.

    Just wondering if you would be better dropping the fat amount and increasing the protein? Maybe try that for this week and see where it takes you?

    @eggfooyamyam I peeked at your diary and your carb numbers are super low! (I need to work more at that; it's hard for me with those darn tortilla chips)
    I tend to agree with @chinatowninchina that you may find it helpful to reduce fat and increase protein. (that worked for me and others I know)
    Also, reducing fat will consequently reduce calories and create more of a calorie deficit leading to further weight loss.
    Increasing protein will help you both with hunger while decreasing fat and also will help to ensure that you don't lose muscle. The principle being that although you can lose weight with high fat days, you get to a point where less fat on your plate means your body will burn what it has rather than what you are eating. But, additional protein is important!
  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    laneybird wrote: »
    SW- 312.8
    Started Keto: May 4th (SW: 286.4)

    Sunday 07/01- 268.2
    Sunday 07/08- 265.2 (-3.0) *-47.6lbs
    Sunday 07/15
    Sunday 07/22
    Sunday 07/29

    July goal- 260 and to surpass 50 lbs released.

    I have noticed I have gained quite a bit of muscle and I am good with that. When I lay on my side, my hips and outer thighs are hard....not squishy! My inner thighs are completely opposite and I am targeting them with exercises. I workout very hard. I have to constantly remind myself that I didn't gain this overnight and won't lose it overnight either. I think that since I am getting married September 15th that I am getting more stressed because of the drive to look and feel good. I don't think I would feel so much urgency if it weren't for that, however, I am still just as excited to marry the love of my life <3

    You are crushing it! Your workouts inspire me. I personally do better with my fitness goals when I have an external goal that I am working for/toward and marrying the love of your life is an awesome motivator! Congratulations and awesome work you are doing...keep it up! (I know you will! ;) )
  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    d_dc_lady wrote: »
    Sunday 07/01: 155.8 (-0.6)
    Sunday 07/08: 155.0 (-0.8)
    Sunday 07/15
    Sunday 07/22
    Sunday 07/29

    NSVs for the past week or so: I bought size 8 jeans (started at 14) and had to get new bras too! Went from 38E to 34DD. I've been doing strength training 4x/week and already gotten compliments on my arms which are (apparently) noticeably more toned. While the losses are slow, the NSVs are piling up!

    Great progress! I love the NSVs; I need to be better at taking the time to reflect on them so I won't get as upset with myself when my poor choices keep the scale from moving. Good for you...dropping 6 jean sizes is awesome!!!
  • eggfooyamyam
    eggfooyamyam Posts: 196 Member
    Wow, I'm so impressed with everyone on here! You keep me so inspired, and accountable - thank you!!!
  • Christina_V85
    Christina_V85 Posts: 11 Member
    edited July 2018
    Start weight: 319.6
    Sunday 07/01: 315.4
    Sunday 07/08: 315.4
    No weight loss. I didn't do to well this week and ate over my carbs at a couple of gatherings. This week will be better and I will be better prepared for the next gathering.

    Sunday 07/15
    Sunday 07/22
    Sunday 07/29
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Christina_V85 wrote: »
    Start weight: 319.6
    Sunday 07/01: 315.4
    Sunday 07/08: 315.4
    No weight loss. I didn't do to well this week and ate over my carbs at a couple of gatherings. This week will be better and I will be better prepared for the next gathering.

    Sunday 07/15
    Sunday 07/22
    Sunday 07/29

    If you didn't eat over calories, it's just water weight masking a loss. But yes you can do better this week and planning is essential. There is a learning curve. I no longer eat strict keto but if I'm attending a pot luck type outing my contribution is always some sort of meat or fresh vegetables without a bunch of extras just so I'm not chowing down on piles of potato salad, baked beans and banana puddin'.

    I also eat to a minimum prior to arrival so I can stay at a proper calorie amount given all the "different to me" food choices. It's about carbs and calories.
  • laneybird
    laneybird Posts: 532 Member
    KristinLeeD wrote: »
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    You are crushing it! Your workouts inspire me. I personally do better with my fitness goals when I have an external goal that I am working for/toward and marrying the love of your life is an awesome motivator! Congratulations and awesome work you are doing...keep it up! (I know you will! ;) )

    Thank you so much! I love to push myself at the gym and beyond. I feel stronger, both mentally and physically, after a good, sweaty workout! Thank you also for being a wonderful inspiration and motivator :)
  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    Christina_V85 wrote: »
    Start weight: 319.6
    Sunday 07/01: 315.4
    Sunday 07/08: 315.4
    No weight loss. I didn't do to well this week and ate over my carbs at a couple of gatherings. This week will be better and I will be better prepared for the next gathering.

    Sunday 07/15
    Sunday 07/22
    Sunday 07/29

    Don't get discouraged! So much of this journey is being able to analyze what is working, what is not, where we need to improve and acknowledging when choices are made that do not contribute to our goals. (I've made some 'not so great' choices this week) It's awesome that you maintained (rather than gained), but can recognize why you did not lose and that helps motivate us to make different choices and to prepare better so we can be strong in the moment!

    @kpk54 gives some great advice! :)

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