This November I Will....
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Thank you! I’m sure you could adapt the idea to meet your goals! I’d suggest an iterative approach, ie, try it, figure out what isn’t work, brainstorm ways to fix it, choose one, and try that! Repeat!
It’s how I came up with my delicious breakfast that I always want to eat
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My November “I will”:Going simpler this month 😁
A. Tracking Net Carbs are in my targets (which will change as I lose more weight, but are now 135-142 Net Carbs, Under 45 per meal (except breakfast that can be up to 50)
Why am I doing this? I’ve been stressed that I can’t slow the gradual upwards creep of my weight since maintenance 6 months ago. Looked back & saw I was eating far fewer Net carbs. Did some research. Decided to eat at moderate carb level. And it worked! I’m down to my lowest weight since. And my the last time I had thus 10-day Trend Weight was July 11th.
Continuing until Nov 9 or until I am under 155 consistently., whichever comes first.
B. Intrigued by what I’ve been reading & @77tes’s post, I’m going to track my overnight fasting time. I had thought it had to be 16 hours, but a friend’s hospital nutritionist said Intermittent Fasting has been shown to reduce cancer (not sure if recurrence or first time as well.) I asked how long she suggested fasting, and my friend said 12-14 hours. !!!! I think I do that. So let’s see if I do! 🤣
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
3. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
4. . My daily weigh-in
5. Net Carbs
6. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
7. Time of last bite
Oct 31 7:46 pm
Nov 1 9:10am, 13:20, 155.6, 135, 42, 8 pm
Nov 2 10:30am, 14:30, 155.0, 140, 48, 7pm
Nov 3 9:45 (10:45) 15:45 154.6!! 149,59, 7:30
Nov 4 9:15 13:45, 154.2!!!! 146, 45!!, 8:30
Nov 5
Nov 6
Nov 7
Reward: “You are doing GREAT!” To myself! Amazing how well that works. AND vastly less stress than I had feeling powerless to the creep...1 -
]My November “I will”:Going simpler this month 😁
A. Tracking Net Carbs are in my targets (which will change as I lose more weight, but are now 135-142 Net Carbs, Under 45 per meal (except breakfast that can be up to 50)
Nov 5: I’m adjusting Net carbs to a total of 150 (High end of moderate carbs) & max at a meal to 50.
Why am I doing this? I’ve been stressed that I can’t slow the gradual upwards creep of my weight since maintenance 6 months ago. Looked back & saw I was eating far fewer Net carbs. Did some research. Decided to eat at moderate carb level. And it worked! I’m down to my lowest weight since. And my the last time I had thus 10-day Trend Weight was July 11th.
Continuing until Nov 9 or until I am under 155 consistently., whichever comes first.
B. Intrigued by what I’ve been reading & @77tes’s post, I’m going to track my overnight fasting time. I had thought it had to be 16 hours, but a friend’s hospital nutritionist said Intermittent Fasting has been shown to reduce cancer (not sure if recurrence or first time as well.) I asked how long she suggested fasting, and my friend said 12-14 hours. !!!! I think I do that. So let’s see if I do! 🤣
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
3. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
4. . My daily weigh-in
5. Net Carbs
6. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
7. Time of last bite
Oct 31 7:46 pm
Nov 1 9:10am, 13:20, 155.6, 135, 42, 8 pm
Nov 2 10:30am, 14:30, 155.0, 140, 48, 7pm
Nov 3 9:45 (10:45) 15:45 154.6!! 149,59, 7:30
Nov 4 9:15 13:45, 154.2!!!! 146, 45!!, 8:30
Nov 5 9:30, 13:00, 154.8,
Nov 6
Nov 7
Reward: “You are doing GREAT!” To myself! Amazing how well that works. AND vastly less stress than I had feeling powerless to the creep...1 -
@MadisonMolly2017 , I’m also trying to cut back on carbs. I like your idea for reporting. Simple and clear. I might steal it. I hadn’t read about only having 1/4 of carbs at dinner. Hmm, that seems tough what with the long time before the next meal. So what’s your delicious breakfast that you always want to eat? I like my go-to breakfast , but I’m always open to suggestions.1
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@MadisonMolly2017 , I’m also trying to cut back on carbs. I like your idea for reporting. Simple and clear. I might steal it. I hadn’t read about only having 1/4 of carbs at dinner. Hmm, that seems tough what with the long time before the next meal. So what’s your delicious breakfast that you always want to eat? I like my go-to breakfast , but I’m always open to suggestions.
@77tes Steal away!
Ezekiel toast (sesame or flax)
Natural peanut butter
Nonfat decaf latte
Pink lady, Gala, or Fuji apple or berries
Scharfenberger 82% dark chocolate
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My November “I will”:Going simpler this month 😁
A. Tracking Net Carbs are in my targets (which will change as I lose more weight, but are now 135-142 Net Carbs, Under 45 per meal (except breakfast that can be up to 50)
Nov 5: I’m adjusting Net carbs to a total of 150 (High end of moderate carbs) & max at a meal to 50.
Why am I doing this? I’ve been stressed that I can’t slow the gradual upwards creep of my weight since maintenance 6 months ago. Looked back & saw I was eating far fewer Net carbs. Did some research. Decided to eat at moderate carb level. And it worked! I’m down to my lowest weight since. And my the last time I had thus 10-day Trend Weight was July 11th.
Continuing until Nov 9 or until I am under 155 consistently., whichever comes first.
B. Intrigued by what I’ve been reading & @77tes’s post, I’m going to track my overnight fasting time. I had thought it had to be 16 hours, but a friend’s hospital nutritionist said Intermittent Fasting has been shown to reduce cancer (not sure if recurrence or first time as well.) I asked how long she suggested fasting, and my friend said 12-14 hours. !!!! I think I do that. So let’s see if I do! 🤣
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
3. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
4. . My daily weigh-in
5. Net Carbs
6. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
7. Time of last bite
Oct 31 7:46 pm
Nov 1 9:10am, 13:20, 155.6, 135, 42, 8 pm
Nov 2 10:30am, 14:30, 155.0, 140, 48, 7pm
Nov 3 9:45 (10:45) 15:45 154.6!! 149,59, 7:30
Nov 4 9:15 13:45, 154.2!!!! 146, 45!!, 8:30
Nov 5 9:30, 13:00, 154.8, 150, 50, 7:00
Nov 6
Nov 7
Reward: “You are doing GREAT!” To myself! Amazing how well that works. AND vastly less stress than I had feeling powerless to the creep...[/quote]
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »My November “I will”:
EDITEDGoing simpler this month 😁
A. Tracking Net Carbs are in my targets (which will change as I lose more weight, but are now 135-142 Net Carbs, Under 45 per meal (except breakfast that can be up to 50)
Nov 5: I’m adjusting Net carbs to a total of 150 (High end of moderate carbs) & max at a meal to 50.
Why am I doing this? I’ve been stressed that I can’t slow the gradual upwards creep of my weight since maintenance 6 months ago. Looked back & saw I was eating far fewer Net carbs. Did some research. Decided to eat at moderate carb level. And it worked! I’m down to my lowest weight since. And my the last time I had thus 10-day Trend Weight was July 11th.
Continuing until Nov 9 or until I am under 155 consistently., whichever comes first.
B. Intrigued by what I’ve been reading & @77tes’s post, I’m going to track my overnight fasting time. I had thought it had to be 16 hours, but a friend’s hospital nutritionist said Intermittent Fasting has been shown to reduce cancer (not sure if recurrence or first time as well.) I asked how long she suggested fasting, and my friend said 12-14 hours. !!!! I think I do that. So let’s see if I do! 🤣
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
3. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
4. . My daily weigh-in
5. Net Carbs
6. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
7. Time of last bite
Oct 31 7:46 pm
Nov 1 9:10am, 13:20, 155.6, 135, 42, 8 pm
Nov 2 10:30am, 14:30, 155.0, 140, 48, 7pm
Nov 3 9:45 (10:45) 15:45 154.6!! 149,59, 7:30
Nov 4 9:15 13:45, 154.2!!!! 146, 45!!, 8:30
Nov 5 9:30, 13:00, 154.8, 167, 50, 9:00
Nov 6
Nov 7
Reward: “You are doing GREAT!” To myself! Amazing how well that works. AND vastly less stress than I had feeling powerless to the creep...
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Meal planning based on macros during November
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2 It was hard to plan because we will be going out after a vball game but I don’t know when or where. I did my best guesstimate and will fill in the blanks tomorrow when I get home.
3 Again going out for lunch tomorrow but have a better idea of my choices 🙂
4 🙂 for planning. Following the plan is another story🙄
5 🤨 planning and follow through 😕
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I am going to add the “no eating after 8” rule again this month starting today. I need to establish some routines around here instead of doing whatever I want, whenever I feel like it! Having freedom to choose every day is what I love most about being retired, but it’s not serving me well.3
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Hi all!
@MadisonMolly2017 You are doing great!
After much thought, I have decided that I need to change my goal this month. I need to get back to basics. I have to build good foundational habits and then expand upon those when I have a good strong base. So....
1. In November I will journal every bite of food that I consume
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Pre-log for next day's breakfast, lunch and snacks on work days. Take pics of anything I don't have time to journal right away and then add it when I sit down at the end of the day.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I will set an alarm on my phone to remind me it's time to close my Food Diary on MFP every evening at 7:00 p.m.
4. How often will you do your new habit: Daily
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit?: I will smile and tell myself "Nice job!" and then click the Complete button in my Food Diary. I love when it pops up and tells me what I will weight in 5 weeks (although I know it's not correct). I'm a visual person.
6. What help do you need from us?: Just continue to come back and be here!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of November? I will have journaled every day from today through the month. It will be something I automatically do without having to think too much about it. A foundational habit! AND....If I hit my first mini goal weight, I will schedule myself a massage at the spa!
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@PackerFanInGB I SO love your post. The basics are everything! Setting an alarm at 7 to remind you to close your diary is something I'm going to do as well. That way it will remind me that the eating window is closing and will give me some time to determine how balanced my intake has been. Then I can eat something to adjust my macros if necessary before 8:00.
My most important foundational habit is to plan my day on paper first thing in the morning. I get so much done when I know what I want to accomplish and have it loosely scheduled in my day rather than just look around and decide what I could, should, or want to do at any moment in time. I need that organization in my life. I planned a walk at 5 today and it's now time to get ready to go out. It looks cold and dreary but I have a warm coat and gloves and the fresh air will feel great!
In case you haven't heard this from me for awhile, @themedalist thank you so much for creating a space where a group of like-minded, caring, smart, and just plain wonderful people can gather and share their ideas, successes, learning experiences, and struggles. We learn so much from each other and the support is life-changing. So thank you!!!4 -
Another note: I really miss hearing from last month's posters. If you're reading this, I hope you're all OK and will come join us again.1
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]My November “I will”:Going simpler this month 😁
A. Tracking Net Carbs are in my targets (which will change as I lose more weight, but are now 135-142 Net Carbs, Under 45 per meal (except breakfast that can be up to 50)
Nov 5: I’m adjusting Net carbs to a total of 150 (High end of moderate carbs) & max at a meal to 50.
Why am I doing this? I’ve been stressed that I can’t slow the gradual upwards creep of my weight since maintenance 6 months ago. Looked back & saw I was eating far fewer Net carbs. Did some research. Decided to eat at moderate carb level. And it worked! I’m down to my lowest weight since. And my the last time I had thus 10-day Trend Weight was July 11th.
Continuing until Nov 9 or until I am under 155 consistently., whichever comes first.
B. Intrigued by what I’ve been reading & @77tes’s post, I’m going to track my overnight fasting time. I had thought it had to be 16 hours, but a friend’s hospital nutritionist said Intermittent Fasting has been shown to reduce cancer (not sure if recurrence or first time as well.) I asked how long she suggested fasting, and my friend said 12-14 hours. !!!! I think I do that. So let’s see if I do! 🤣
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
3. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
4. . My daily weigh-in
5. Net Carbs
6. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
7. Time of last bite
Oct 31 7:46 pm
Nov 1 9:10am, 13:20, 155.6, 135, 42, 8 pm
Nov 2 10:30am, 14:30, 155.0, 140, 48, 7pm
Nov 3 9:45 (10:45) 15:45 154.6!! 149,59, 7:30
Nov 4 9:15 13:45, 154.2!!!! 146, 45!!, 8:30
Nov 5 9:30, 13:00, 154.8, 167, 50, 9:00!(snack because hungry/a bit dizzy & labs tomorrow). Otherwise 7:00.
Nov 6 10:05 (fasting labs),13:05, 155.2,
I’m conserving specifying a 14hr fast window. Since I have to eat beginning at 9/9:15 (meds), that would mean being finished eating by 7. Hmm I’d likely miss dinner w/ my husband... I’ll think more about this!
Nov 7
Reward: “You are doing GREAT!” To myself! Amazing how well that works. AND vastly less stress than I had feeling powerless to the creep...
The real reward: Abated hunger—> more control —> feeling successful
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Another note: I really miss hearing from last month's posters. If you're reading this, I hope you're all OK and will come join us again.
I agree re @themedalist & missing the others!!
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@MadisonMolly2017 , I think your breakfast sounds amazing. I LOVE peanut butter, so that would work for me. I've tried Ezekiel bread in the past and didn't like it, but I should probably try it again. I make a big crustless quiche casserole on the weekends and have a serving of that each morning, with a half avocado, some berries (either strawberries or blueberries), black coffee, and a cup of tea with milk.
I'm lucky that my husband likes to eat early, so I can usually get done with dinner before 7 except when I have to work late. Then he eats at 6, but he has my dinner ready for me when I get home.
@PackerFanInGB , your plan is a good one. Planning ahead is really helpful for me, too. And I like the idea of taking a picture of the food if you don't have time to log. That's clever! I have trouble remembering when I go somewhere that I can't plan ahead.2 -
@77tes
Your breakfast sounds delish!!!
I agree re: Ezekiel, but toasted well with the peanut butter & Dj choc, I like it. I think my tastebuds changed when I didn’t eat much salt & no sugar other than the Dk choc.
However, when I mildly got off track with more eating out (salt, carbs) & associated desserts (sugar, etc), the Ezekiel didn’t taste as good. A signal to me to get back on track!!
The Sesame & Flax versions both have sesames, I think. A taste I Love!2 -
I’m actually really surprised by how well the intermittent fasting is going. It doesn’t feel all that hard. It’s just the logistics! 😃 One week down!
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
2. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
3. Net Carbs
4. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
5. Time of last bite
Nov 1 6:30pm
Nov 2 8:30am, 14:00, 115, 52, 7pm 😊
Nov 3 7:30 am (8:30) 13:30 125, 53, 6:15pm 😊
Nov 4 6:35 am 12:20 112, 52, 6:45pm 😊
Nov 5 7:40 am 12:55, 109, 43, 8:45pm 😊
Nov 6 9:35, 12:50, 103, 26, 6pm. (I took my breakfast to work with me, so I get an extra pat on the back). 😊 😇
Nov 7 7:42am, 13:42, 94, 40, 8:37pm 😊1 -
[My November “I will”:Going simpler this month 😁
A. Tracking Net Carbs are in my targets (which will change as I lose more weight, but are now 135-142 Net Carbs, Under 45 per meal (except breakfast that can be up to 50)
Nov 5: I’m adjusting Net carbs to a total of 150 (High end of moderate carbs) & max at a meal to 50.
Why am I doing this? I’ve been stressed that I can’t slow the gradual upwards creep of my weight since maintenance 6 months ago. Looked back & saw I was eating far fewer Net carbs. Did some research. Decided to eat at moderate carb level. And it worked! I’m down to my lowest weight since. And my the last time I had thus 10-day Trend Weight was July 11th.
Continuing until Nov 9 or until I am under 155 consistently., whichever comes first.
B. Intrigued by what I’ve been reading & @77tes’s post, I’m going to track my overnight fasting time. I had thought it had to be 16 hours, but a friend’s hospital nutritionist said Intermittent Fasting has been shown to reduce cancer (not sure if recurrence or first time as well.) I asked how long she suggested fasting, and my friend said 12-14 hours. !!!! I think I do that. So let’s see if I do! 🤣
I will post my
1. Time Of first bite
3. Hours elapsed since prior days last eating
4. . My daily weigh-in
5. Net Carbs
6. Largest # of net carbs per meal/snack day,
7. Time of last bite
Oct 31 7:46 pm
Nov 1 9:10am, 13:20, 155.6, 135, 42, 8 pm
Nov 2 10:30am, 14:30, 155.0, 140, 48, 7pm
Nov 3 9:45 (10:45) 15:45 154.6!! 149,59, 7:30
Nov 4 9:15 13:45, 154.2!!!! 146, 45!!, 8:30
Nov 5 9:30, 13:00, 154.8, 167, 50, 9:00!
Nov 6 10:05 (fasting labs),13:05, 155.2, 158, 49, 9:00
Nov 7 9:30, 12:30, 155.2, 199, 76, 8:30
Today’s labs:
Cholesterol #’s & ratios all perfect
Ditto triglycerides!
HA1C Normal 5.5
Blood glucose 75
Going to give myself more carbs, and cut my protein back to where I used to have it. BUN was normal but higher than it’s been the past 4-6 months.
If my appetite returns, I’ll go back to fewer carbs.
Reward: “You are doing GREAT!” To myself! Amazing how well that works.2 -
After much thought, I have decided that I need to change my goal this month. I need to get back to basics. I have to build good foundational habits and then expand upon those when I have a good strong base. So....
1. In November I will journal every bite of food that I consume
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Pre-log for next day's breakfast, lunch and snacks on work days. Take pics of anything I don't have time to journal right away and then add it when I sit down at the end of the day.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I will set an alarm on my phone to remind me it's time to close my Food Diary on MFP every evening at 7:00 p.m.
4. How often will you do your new habit: Daily
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit?: I will smile and tell myself "Nice job!" and then click the Complete button in my Food Diary. I love when it pops up and tells me what I will weight in 5 weeks (although I know it's not correct). I'm a visual person.
6. What help do you need from us?: Just continue to come back and be here!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of November? I will have journaled every day from today through the month. It will be something I automatically do without having to think too much about it. A foundational habit! AND....If I hit my first mini goal weight, I will schedule myself a massage at the spa!
I am only 2.4 lbs away from my first goal weight! I’ve lost nearly 2 lbs a week for the last 4 weeks by cutting out sugar and flour—eating more plant based. I can almost feel that massage!
@nebslp and @77tes Thanks for your words of encouragement!
I overindulged at a work potluck today, but I logged every bite even though I went way over my calories. I need to be accountable and it did make me think about what I was putting on my plate. (It didn’t stop me, but it made me think twice! Lol). I’m allowed one “joy” meal day where I can eat whatever I want. The doctor explained that it helps stick to the no sugar/no flour/no dairy food plan because I won’t feel deprived, like when I feel I can “never” eat something again. It’s actually working for me and I’m beginning to feel better physically. Even my husband has noticed I have more energy! Exciting stuff, but it will take time to get where I want to be and I just need to stay the course. Slow and steady. 😋
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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PackerFaninGB You’ve got this!!! Congrats on sticking with your plan! It’s working for you.1
