December Monthly Challenge

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  • jenele14
    jenele14 Posts: 2 Member
    I’m down...
    SW 183
    GW 160
  • mlm7281
    mlm7281 Posts: 37 Member
    Hi everyone! This will be my first monthly challenge (not new to MFP but newish to Keto and new to this group 🙃).

    Feel free to add me, too!

    Start Date: October 8th 2018
    SW: 157
    CW: 142.6
    GW: 120

    Sunday 12/02:
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30

    Good luck everyone!
  • lcantrell65
    lcantrell65 Posts: 228 Member
    Hi, all.

    I did a terrible job of logging for November, but did manage to be down 4 lbs for the month. I plan to do better a job of logging in December.

    HW: 321
    Keto SW: 301 (Started 3/26/2018)

    11/30 269.0

    Sunday 12/02:
    Sunday 12/09:
    Sunday 12/16:
    Sunday 12/23:
    Sunday 12/30:

    Good luck to everyone!

  • ginjennie
    ginjennie Posts: 80 Member
    Hi, I was only able to add my name to the monthly spreadsheet as December cells seem to be protected. So here is my update for latest weight.

    SW 237 (August 2016)
    Keto SW 161 (28 November)
    GW 130 to 140 range

    Sunday 12/02 158.5
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/ 30

    will admit logging in the evenings has been slipping so am going to aim to be more consistent.
    @NikkiJRM is it possible to have a look at the spreadsheet for December cells for me?

  • Biggster69
    Biggster69 Posts: 84 Member
    And here we go. Good luck everyone!

    SW: 146.1 lbs
    GW: 135 lbs

    Sunday 12/02: 142.9 lbs
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • valleygirl74
    valleygirl74 Posts: 159 Member
    Sunday 12/02 222.0
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • CarolynRSB
    CarolynRSB Posts: 84 Member
    Start Date: 29 July 2018
    SW: 178
    GW: 138

    Thursday 11/29: 160.5
    Sunday 12/02: 158.5
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30

    Ended November in the 160s, and kicked off December in the 150s! (Full disclosure: I hit 158 before cheating on Thanksgiving, and am now back down from that temporary gain.) My parents arrive on the 18th to visit, and I would like to be 155 at that point. Fingers crossed!
  • NikkiJRM
    NikkiJRM Posts: 328 Member
    Hey peeps,

    Apparently I had edit permissions set on the spreadsheet. OOPS! I fixed it and all should be good to go now.

    Anyway, I just sat down at my desk and when my screen came on there were still Thanksgiving recipes on my desktop. Too much busy for me. I think I need to figure out how to be so busy and still find time to keep life keto. I haven't lost all control, but things being so hectic and there are a little bit of extra carbs here, a little bit there, and it's just enough that I've added on a few lbs each month since September. Most alarming for me is how I've been feeling lately. Not sluggish or anything, but fog-brained, and I had the absolute worst migraine I've ever had on Monday, so bad I thought I was having a stroke. It is the 1st migraine I've had since going Keto in 2017.

    I'm not going to drive myself nuts this month. I think I just want to not gain another ounce from what I weigh now. I can definitely manage that!

    Dec 2nd - 179.2
  • gwendyprism
    gwendyprism Posts: 222 Member
    My goal is to have a loss this last month of the year. Any amount accepted!
    Started Keto Oct 1 - 180.3
    Last weight in Nov. - 174.8


    Sunday 12/02- 174.4
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • lcantrell65
    lcantrell65 Posts: 228 Member
    HW: 321
    Keto SW: 301 (Started 3/26/2018)

    11/30 269.0

    Sunday 12/02: 268.2 (-0.8)
    Sunday 12/09:
    Sunday 12/16:
    Sunday 12/23:
    Sunday 12/30:

    That's a 0.4 lb a day average! LOL. Oh how I wish that were fat instead of water. Keto on, everyone!
  • shirli2018
    shirli2018 Posts: 74 Member
    Hello all,
    I’m in for December!!! This has been an amazing journey and I couldn’t have done it without the support of all my friends (live and virtual). As of this morning I’ve lost 60.2 lbs. I’m having my annual checkup this week which I avoided for the last 3 years and I’m actually excited to get bloodwork and see what my numbers look like. I’m excited for December since that means travel will slow down and I can focus on my fitness goals.

    Started Keto: May 24, 2018
    Starting Weight: 248.2
    November GW: 189.9999 lbs - smashed!!!
    December GW - 180 lbs
    Mini GW: 179.9999
    GW October 2019: 127 lbs

    Sunday 12/02 188 lbs (-3.9)
    Sunday 12/9
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30

    Happy Holidays to everybody!!!
  • Larkspur94
    Larkspur94 Posts: 114 Member
    I'm female, 5' 5''
    Starting weight -154 (Sept 26th)
    Current weight -134
    Goal weight -around 119 (depends on image and haven't done any weights/resistance yet)

    Sunday 12/02 -134
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,789 Member
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  • zanyterp
    zanyterp Posts: 291 Member
    SW'17: 368
    GW: 194 - 225
    Dec goal: 265 (or lower)…I hit 260s several times during the week last month (only once on a record keeping day), but kept creeping up. I am hoping to have a net loss of at least 5 lbs (the net loss of 1 lb in Nov is rather underwhelming and depressing)

    Monday 12/03: 270.4
    Monday 12/10
    Monday 12/17
    Monday 12/24
    Monday 12/31
  • GDowning2Fit
    GDowning2Fit Posts: 26 Member
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  • d_dc_lady
    d_dc_lady Posts: 121 Member
    I'm committing to ending the year strong! I gained back 9 lbs over the last several months, and enough is enough! My goal for December is 157.0 or less, work out 30 minutes/day, 3-4 days/week.

    Sunday 12/02: 163.2
    Sunday 12/09:
    Sunday 12/16:
    Sunday 12/23:
    Sunday 12/30:
  • GDowning2Fit
    GDowning2Fit Posts: 26 Member
    Hi - you can always take a few tablespoons of coconut oil or flax seeds, a few almonds, olive oil, etc., to increase your fat intake. I find that very simple to do.
  • GDowning2Fit
    GDowning2Fit Posts: 26 Member
    Hi - you can always take a few tablespoons of coconut oil or flax seeds, a few almonds, olive oil, etc., to increase your fat intake. I find that very simple to do.
  • GDowning2Fit
    GDowning2Fit Posts: 26 Member
    Hi all - I didn't weigh in yesterday because I just started the group on Thurs. Today will be the first day that I'm getting back into exercising as I've stopped and started so many times. I really want this to be the last time that I start! I want to make fitness and eating well a daily, lifelong routine and commitment. I'm not going to do anything strenuous today, I'm going to start off easy because I don't want to be too sore tomorrow which will be an excuse not to work out. I've been entering my food in my dairy and hopefully that will keep me on track. My goal is at least 2lbs by next weigh in (12/9). I'm trying to keep my carbs under 50g, hopefully less (30 will be ideal). Wine is also something I have to give up! That's the hardest for me! Happy Monday to everyone and I hope this week is an Success for you :)
  • teresamwhite
    teresamwhite Posts: 947 Member
    Starting weight (July 24, 2018): 200.1
    Goal weight (by June 10, 2019 -my birthday!): 140
    Current weight (Nov 30, 2018): 169.9

    Sunday 12/2: 168.4
    12/09:
    12/16:
    12/23:
    12/30:

    I squeaked into the 160s by the end of November, and I was absolutely thrilled! I don't think I can make it into the 150s by the end of December, but man, wouldn't that be an amazing holiday gift to myself! I took Tgiving "off" from keto, and went right back into it the next day. It worked pretty well (though I did have a massive headache Black Friday morning from all the carbs, I think), so that is my plan for getting through all the treats and such on Christmas.
  • teresamwhite
    teresamwhite Posts: 947 Member
    kahart625 wrote: »
    Hello, Im new to the Keto Diet and only on day 3, but im hoping this will work where other "diets"/"lifestyle" changes have not.
    My question is, by mid day, i have eaten my macros of carbs and protein but have like 100 Fat to go!

    Because you are still new, it is going to take a couple of weeks to really find that balance, but you'll get there.

    When I started off, I would routinely short myself on fat and think I needed a spoonful of coconut oil or butter to make my macros right, lol.

    What I found to be helpful is to add healthy fats to everything I eat -seeds are particularly helpful (chia, hemp, flax) -saute in butter, bacon fat, coconut oil -add things like avocados, cream cheese, too.

  • mlm7281
    mlm7281 Posts: 37 Member
    Start Date: October 8th 2018
    SW: 157
    CW: 142.6
    GW: 120

    Sunday 12/02: 142.2 (-0.4)
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • rpmkarting
    rpmkarting Posts: 49 Member
    Started Keto April 2018
    Start weight 300

    SW 200
    GW 180
    Challenge goal: 190
    Sunday 12/02 200.5
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • 4031isaiah
    4031isaiah Posts: 1,253 Member
    Starting weight 192.8
    Goal weight 130

    Last recorded weight 182.8

    Sunday 12/02 - 179.2
    Sunday 12/09
    Sunday 12/16
    Sunday 12/23
    Sunday 12/30
  • PrincesseAly23
    PrincesseAly23 Posts: 440 Member
    Started Keto: May 9, 2018
    Starting weight: 210.4
    (Loss of 25” and 24.6 Lbs!)
    Lowest Weight this Year (2018): 183.8

    Achieved goals so far:
    See 185 by 10/19 - SUCCESS! On the 19th I saw 184.8 for the first time since Aug 2016! I’m so very happy!
    Lose 25 Lbs - SUCCESS! 10/18
    Keep Lost weight OFF during this Holiday Season
    See 179 before March 2019
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

    So far, holiday goodies have caused me a little bit of grief... I'm being very good overall (no alcohol or wheat/rice/potatoes), but I'm not in Ketosis anymore because I've started eating fruits and healthy veggies (sweet potatoes & carrots) and a little more dark chocolate than I would normally. I've only bloated up about 2.5 Lbs, but I don't want to let that get away on me. My new goal is to maintain throughout December and NOT go back into the 190's.

    Overall, this weight maintenance is a win. I was a little too ambitious in my goals for this year (originally I'd hoped to see 165 by the end of the year), but I'm still really happy with my progress. This time last year I cheated so badly in Nov & Dec that I gained back the 15 Lbs it had taken me 5 months to lose and added an EXTRA 10 lbs by the end of January. This year, moderation is the key. Wishing you all amazing will-power and tons of fun throughout this holiday season!


    Dec. 12/03: 186.4
    Dec. 12/10:
    Dec. 12/17:
    Dec.12/24:
    Dec. 12/31:

  • WV_Fit
    WV_Fit Posts: 10 Member
    I originally started Keto in 2014 after reached my highest weight of 211. With Keto and exercise, I was able to lose 71 lbs! Unfortunately, I got lazy and my thyroid decided to start dying :neutral: and my weight has crept back up. I'm starting back on Keto before it gets out of control.

    so I added my start weight and December 2nd weigh-in to the spreadsheet.
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