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January 2019!! Monthly Challenge

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  • klawster
    klawster Posts: 7 Member

    klawster wrote: »
    I am excited to start keto. I have been on IP but was struggling with the selection or lack of it.

    Sunday 01/06 start 191
    Sunday 01/13
    Sunday 01/20
    Sunday 01/27
    Thursday 01/31. for those who want to finish the month!

    Kim

  • planj
    planj Posts: 118 Member
    edited January 2019
    Hello .. I would like to join. I have half heartedly tried Keto in the past. I need to learn alot more about.

    12.31 169.1
    01/08 168.6
    01/14
    01/21
    01/28
  • Re_Banana
    Re_Banana Posts: 73 Member
    @goodfatsgirL
    If you are looking for some good info on keto I would suggest the Keto subreddit. They have a great, and very detailed FAQ.
    https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq
    I check their board every day for inspiration, and it's a great way to learn from people's experiences. I hope this helps but if you have questions everyone in this community is really helpful. We all want you to succeed!
  • basharath127
    basharath127 Posts: 4 Member
    Tuesday 01/01: 236
    Sunday 01/06: 227
    Sunday 01/13
    Sunday 01/20
    Sunday 01/27
  • db19732018
    db19732018 Posts: 49 Member
    Got derailed from family stress. Damn beer, lol. Happens to the best of us, I guess.
    Tuesday 01/01 - 258
    Sunday 01/06 - 263
    Sunday 01/13
    Sunday 01/20
    Sunday 01/27
    Thursday 01/31
  • planj
    planj Posts: 118 Member
    Re_Banana wrote: »
    @goodfatsgirL
    If you are looking for some good info on keto I would suggest the Keto subreddit. They have a great, and very detailed FAQ.
    https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq
    I check their board every day for inspiration, and it's a great way to learn from people's experiences. I hope this helps but if you have questions everyone in this community is really helpful. We all want you to succeed!

    Thank you for your support and the keto information link!!
  • stormywxs288
    stormywxs288 Posts: 813 Member
    Had my shoulder surgery follow up yesterday. Five more weeks of arm in sling with minimal movement. However, my doc suggested a stationary recumbent if I insist on doing exercise. That way I’ll avoid the risk of falling and putting all the reconstructive surgery at risk. I reluctantly agree it is a smart idea, for someone of my age (69), to favor on the side of caution recovering from such an aggressive surgery.

    So, for me it will be keto with aerobic exercise for another 5 weeks at least. I’m curious to see how high fat goes with recovery. In the few days I’ve been keto clean I’ve already noticed my skin is healthier and my mind is clearer. I’m also sure part of that is due to flushing out anesthesia and narcotics from my body.

    I’m starting to really believe food is medicine. This whole surgery recovery is going to be a blessing in disguise if it works out like I think it will. I really hope keto becomes a way of life (WOE) for me instead of just a diet fad. One year down. How many to go????? I'm thinkin 31 :*
  • gwendyprism
    gwendyprism Posts: 222 Member
    edited January 2019
    Kiki_StartingOver wrote: »
    How do I edit my previous post? Or do I need to repost, then delete that one?
    Thanks!

    There's a setting button in upper right corner of your post that will let you edit. However it's only there for one hour. If you don't see the button, touch the corner and it appears.
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    edited January 2019
    stormywxs288 wrote: »
    Had my shoulder surgery follow up yesterday. Five more weeks of arm in sling with minimal movement. However, my doc suggested a stationary recumbent if I insist on doing exercise. That way I’ll avoid the risk of falling and putting all the reconstructive surgery at risk. I reluctantly agree it is a smart idea, for someone of my age (69), to favor on the side of caution recovering from such an aggressive surgery.

    So, for me it will be keto with aerobic exercise for another 5 weeks at least. I’m curious to see how high fat goes with recovery. In the few days I’ve been keto clean I’ve already noticed my skin is healthier and my mind is clearer. I’m also sure part of that is due to flushing out anesthesia and narcotics from my body.

    I’m starting to really believe food is medicine. This whole surgery recovery is going to be a blessing in disguise if it works out like I think it will. I really hope keto becomes a way of life (WOE) for me instead of just a diet fad. One year down. How many to go????? I'm thinkin 31 :*

    Funny how we have thoughts like that as we age. I just turned 65. I adopted a couple of kittens from a shelter in September. Then I saw the term "forever home" and started feeling kind of bad that I might not be giving them their "forever home". I might die 1st. :# Then I had a heart attack in October and really started questioning the wisdom of the adoption. They're so CUTE though. We do love them and hopefully can for a long time. :) I'll shoot for 35. ;)
  • stormywxs288
    stormywxs288 Posts: 813 Member
    @kpk54: You, me and two 30+ year olds cats. I'm all in!
  • angtucker001
    angtucker001 Posts: 1 Member
    Many thanks for letting me a part of this group! I am also new to Keto so really appreciate this!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    stormywxs288 wrote: »
    Had my shoulder surgery follow up yesterday. Five more weeks of arm in sling with minimal movement. However, my doc suggested a stationary recumbent if I insist on doing exercise. That way I’ll avoid the risk of falling and putting all the reconstructive surgery at risk. I reluctantly agree it is a smart idea, for someone of my age (69), to favor on the side of caution recovering from such an aggressive surgery.

    So, for me it will be keto with aerobic exercise for another 5 weeks at least. I’m curious to see how high fat goes with recovery. In the few days I’ve been keto clean I’ve already noticed my skin is healthier and my mind is clearer. I’m also sure part of that is due to flushing out anesthesia and narcotics from my body.

    I’m starting to really believe food is medicine. This whole surgery recovery is going to be a blessing in disguise if it works out like I think it will. I really hope keto becomes a way of life (WOE) for me instead of just a diet fad. One year down. How many to go????? I'm thinkin 31 :*

    at least 31 !!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    angtucker001 wrote: »
    Many thanks for letting me a part of this group! I am also new to Keto so really appreciate this!

    welcome and enjoy!
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,775 Member
    tryphenahachey wrote: »
    Checking in! This week has been pretty good but I’m struggling to determine if I’m truly in ketosis? Thoughts on test strips?? 🤔
    chinatowninchina wrote: »
    Opinions vary but generally they are thought to be not worth the money, having said that though I do occasionally use them when I've been off keto and when I start back, like now, I may use a couple as I bought them when I first started and they are the left overs! I rarely show much though and they just show what you have as 'leftovers' as you pee them out! Some people like the blood monitors but really, if you are really cutting back the carbs it has to work as you will no longer be burning sugar from carbs but your body will be working on the fats, that's why after a while we need to cut back on the fats we intake so that we run on some of the fat off our butts! As many say: trust the process!! :)

    @tryphenahachey I'm the same. I have them and use them occasionally. But after I got into ketosis, they just always measured "trace" - got boring. Right now, I'm checking because I went non-keto in December and am now switching back. But a better clue for me was (1) having ketone breath last week (ah... the smell fruity paint fumes in the morning); and (2) having my cravings go "bye-bye" again.
  • gwendyprism
    gwendyprism Posts: 222 Member
    Started Keto Oct 1- 180.3
    Last weight in Dec- 171.9


    Sunday 01/06- 170.7
    Sunday 01/13- 172.6 (Part of this is I no longer have stomach flu but part may be over indulging in sugar alcohols.)
    Sunday 01/20
    Sunday 01/27
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    edited January 2019
    stormywxs288 wrote: »
    This is the first week of this new year I have been relatively keto clean (not perfect yet). My wonderful wife has taken over keto prep/cooking as I recovery from shoulder surgery. She still slips in a few non-keto ingredients here and there, but I’m not complaining. She’s making me keep my arm still and calm as I heal from the repairs done to my 69-year old dislocated shoulder. So, for at least 5 more weeks I’m at the mercy of my reluctant keto chef.

    I’m very grateful she has accepted keto chef duties as she is not as into keto as I. She has a hard time staying in ketosis because she won’t give up beer on our bowling night, Ha! So, my results are both on the scale and off are more noticeable than hers. Hopefully. My keto chef and I will continue the positive trend we’ve been on early this new year.

    SW 2018: 204.4
    SW 2019: 184.4
    GW: 160

    Thurs 01/01 - 184.4
    Sun 01/06 - 183.8
    Sun 01/13 - 178.4

    Awe, that is so nice :) I love that she's willing to make you food that works for you. Thats awesome!
    Also, psst - I think there are low-carb beers available, if you're not a purist perhaps you could buy a pack to taste and she could try one too? :) )
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Nice loss @stormywxs288 :)
  • THachAb
    THachAb Posts: 63 Member
    edited January 2019
    Week two complete!! Overall I’m feeling so much more energized and my tummy is less bloated with less emergency trips to the bathroom too! I did have one day where I fell off the wagon due to a coworker’s farewell lunch at an Indian restaurant. I felt awful several hours lately.. extreme brain fog and fatigue. I’ve been going to the gym 2-3 times a week doing some moderate cardio and light weights. It’s not much but it’s a start, right?

    Hope everyone has a great week!!

    SD: Jan 2,2019 / SW: 156lbs /GW: 130lbs

    Tuesday 01/01 -156 lbs
    Sunday 01/06 - 151lbs
    Sunday 01/13 - 149 lbs
    Sunday 01/20
    Sunday 01/27
    Thursday 01/31

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