Determined December Challenge 2019
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Lost another pound...
NSV- I can see my body changing 😊 and my face rash has gotten better! Yayyy!!
Day 16
I am determined:
Staying under carbs-YES
Staying under calories-YEs
Logging and measuring-YES
Getting in exercise/movement-0/3
Increasing water intake-didn’t drink enough
Planning ahead meals-Yes- still battling headaches. 🤦🏼♀️ so over it1 -
Staying under carb goal of 55 per day, Except I had two days where I went over at 77 and 90. But on one of the days still stayed under my calorie goal for the day.
Logging every day, Measuring all foods
Exercising 6 days a week, 45 minutes minimum.
Weigh in once a week, on Saturdays
Stay away from real deal Holiday sweets, convert to alternate flours and alternate sugars.
Be in control, reap the rewards.
Starting weight 11/30/2019 231
I weigh in on Saturdays, lost a quarter of pound, so down 1.25 so far in December. Picked up a headcold, so battling that has slowed me down some. Hard to exercise hard when trying to breathe at same time. Logged every day, Two days did not exercise due to headcold. But back at it now. Weigh every thing, can say that has become almost second nature to do.
Did some Holiday baking using Monkfruit, almond and coconut flour. Happy with results in cookies and bread. Hubby who is not on a low carb eating plan. Has told me that he really likes the cookies made this way opposed to with white sugar, white flour. Which makes it so much easier.
Onward and downward we shall go.2 -
Dec 16th
on cals
on plan
workouts: 1/6
I intend not to leave the house until Sunday. It was super-cray out there yesterday.
Just a lot of wrapping to do, though some of the presents I ordered have been delayed. I already chose no-rush. It really needs to be here. In the order are my eyedrops (I have Sjogren's with a primary apocalypse of dry eye!)
@Violet_Flux I hope you all are having a much better day.1 -
Thanks @baconslave!
Todays already starting better - we got a really good workout done, & just had a yummy breakfast!
I hope you get your eyedrops soon!
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Violet_Flux wrote: »Thanks @baconslave!Todays already starting better - we got a really good workout done, & just had a yummy breakfast!
I hope you get your eyedrops soon!
Fantastic!
Thanks. I have one vial of drops left unopened. As long as they get here by Thurs I'll be able to scrape through, I think.1 -
12/16
1.Under 75 carbs tops (I'm usually under 50 but leeway for holiday events) DONE
2. Work on adding at least 1 or 2 days of some sort of exercise each week. I know that sounds lame but I have literally done NO exercise, not even taking walks in many months due to a huge long lasting RA flare. YES....the weather was unseasonably warm and we had a nice break in the rain so I took a walk around the neighborhood last night.
3. Try a new low carb recipe each week to motivate me and my husband who is kind of sorting following the plan. YES... https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-keto-tuscan-soup-recipe
Very good soup. My husband and I really liked it. I skipped the onion because we don't eat onions in my house and I used mild instead of hot Italian sausage.
This morning I had lost 1.2 lbs of the weight I have gained so let's see if it will continue down or go up again.2 -
Dec 17th is done for us, & today has been a better day then yesterday!
Gonna be eating the sad overcooked roast leftovers for a couple more nights, but we put some bacon on it when reheating it, to make it less dry.
And a couple strips of bacon is always a good thing, lol! 
1) Carbs < 30g - ✅
2) 1000 < Calories < 1500 - ✅
3) Log Everything! - ✅
4) Hit our activity goal every day - ✅
5) At least 5 workouts/week - ◼️◼️◻️◻️◻️
We hope everyone's having a good day! 2 -
Good to hear you are having a better day today Violet_Flux. We all have days like yours sometimes.
Dec 16 for me was a success.
1. Lose 5 lbs before 12/31/19 [still going okay, I may get to add a couple lbs to the goal]
2. Stay under carb goal (< 35) and under calorie goal (<1,500) every day [did great well under carb and calorie goal]
3. Exercise every day at least 30 minutes, walking on treadmill or outside if weather permits [back to 40 minutes a day with distance of 2 miles]
4. Plan ahead every day which is challenging with so many potluck opportunities and I love to socialize. [Good planning and was able to stay on track]
Good job everyone, we are on the 2nd half of December all ready!
Vicki
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Day 17
I am determined:
Staying under carbs-YES
Staying under calories-YEs
Logging and measuring-YES
Getting in exercise/movement-1/3
Increasing water intake-:/ I drink a lot of liquids just not in the form of water 🤦🏼♀️
Planning ahead meals-Yes
@anglyn1
We ate zuppa toscana soup today as well!!! So good, we use cauliflower florets instead of potato and regular sausage not hot but I do add red pepper flakes and I make my own homemade chicken bone broth... everyone loves it 😋👍😋5 -
Yesterday was a bit under in food...and I haven't worked out in like a full week now...stupid cold...but I'm starting to feel a bit more peppy, so I'm determined to make the most of the remainder of the month while still listening to my body and getting back to full health!1
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OK, so day 2 of skipping dinner went well.
Made kids dinner after I got home, got ready for OTF and off I went. It was endurance day which was H A R D... and the fire alarm went off there so it was a crazy night.
Afterwards, I made and had a cup of protein smoothie and that was it! Took a shower, watched a bit of tv and in the😴💤 land.
The best part of it? I am back down to 109.2! Don't feel bloated! Tonight is mammogram night. So no working out but sticking to my plan😘👌
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Baconslave's Boring Update:
Dec 17
on plan cals
on plan carbs
workouts: 2/6
Cardio today.
I'm really not doing well on the NEAT. It's cold out. I'm stuck on my butt supervising kiddo stinkfaces. And walking in place for no reason just to get it in is difficult for me. Plus my Fitbit has decided it will only randomly alert me that I haven't moved when it feels like it and as a result is unpredictable. I have the reminders on because I CAN'T REMEMBER on my own.
Whatever. At least it is sunny.
Have a fab on-plan day!2 -
These cold days make me grateful that I have a treadmill even if it's a super cheap $100 one...and elliptical, which was free and is kind of noisy...but at least it's a way to get in the activity without having to suffer the cold.2
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12/17
1.Under 75 carbs tops (I'm usually under 50 but leeway for holiday events) DONE
2. Work on adding at least 1 or 2 days of some sort of exercise each week. I know that sounds lame but I have literally done NO exercise, not even taking walks in many months due to a huge long lasting RA flare.
Had to take my daughter shopping for the babies. Then went to dinner with in-laws.
3. Try a new low carb recipe each week to motivate me and my husband who is kind of sorting following the plan.
Went out to dinner so no recipe last night. Tonight I'll either do leftover soup or I have a taco casserole recipe I want to try.
@baconslave I need to remember to put my fitbit back in action! I am the worst for zoning out at my desk for hours. I have a windowless office and a space heater and I just kind of cocoon up in here during the winter and forget to move! 1 -
I binged on Sunday and that was bad but I got right back to regular programming on Monday and I don't care about it anymore. I'm just glad I didn't go off the rails completely. I am trying two new foods today - Thai curry soup with chicken for lunch and some kind of ground turkey tex-mex bowl for dinner. Having meals to look forward to helps me stay on plan more than anything else.
Tried on my favorite pair of jeans yesterday (haven't worn them since this spring) and I was expecting them to be loose like usual but they are not the stretchy kind so they did not fit. That was a reality check! I had no idea I gained so much on my lower body. I know it's muscle but I've been maintaining the same jean size for 6 years and my brain is having trouble processing what happened. The silver lining is now I have some goal jeans!
My NEAT is not good either, I can't complain about the weather because it's in the mid-60s here, but it is is "cold" to me and I am bundled in a fur-lined hoodie all day haha. I think it's the calorie deficit too.2 -
Dec 18th is done for us!
We had another pretty good day today. Workout was a bit shorter this morning but it was enuf. Appetite was lower too, just barely got over 1000cal in.
1) Carbs < 30g - ✅
2) 1000 < Calories < 1500 - ✅
3) Log Everything! - ✅
4) Hit our activity goal every day - ✅
5) At least 5 workouts/week - ◼️◼️◼️◻️◻️
Hope everyone's having a good day! Just 2 weeks left in December! 3 -
Dec 17 check in for me. It was a success.
1. Lose 5 lbs before 12/31/19 [the scale has been very good to me this week]
2. Stay under carb goal (< 35) and under calorie goal (<1,500) every day [23 carbs and 1,025 calories]
3. Exercise every day at least 30 minutes, walking on treadmill or outside if weather permits [I have been able to turn up the speed so did 2 miles in 38 minutes]
4. Plan ahead every day which is challenging with so many potluck opportunities and I love to socialize. [Good planning and was able to stay on track]
I have to work on NEAT. I went W A Y down the hall to the bathroom twice today and went up 2 flights of stairs to deliver some paperwork so every little bit helps, right?!
Good job everyone!
Whoever posted about the tex mex ground turkey bowl, it sounds good so I'll be googling for a recipe when I have time
Vicki
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Day 18
I am determined:
Staying under carbs-YES
Staying under calories-YEs
Logging and measuring-YES
Getting in exercise/movement-1/3
Increasing water intake-almost met my daily water goal 👍 I can already see my goals for the next challenge 😉
Planning ahead meals-Yes, as best I can..
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Dec 18
on plan cals
on plan carbs
workouts: 3/6
Ditching schoolwork today with the kids so they can CLEAN THEIR DANG MESSES. My sister will be in this afternoon. I would like for her to not feel like she's in a landfill.
Strength training today. But one of my wrists is being a jerk. We'll see what manner of workout looks like it won't be too rough.
It's speeding by!Violet_Flux wrote: »Dec 18th is done for us!
We had another pretty good day today. Workout was a bit shorter this morning but it was enuf. Appetite was lower too, just barely got over 1000cal in.
1) Carbs < 30g - ✅
2) 1000 < Calories < 1500 - ✅
3) Log Everything! - ✅
4) Hit our activity goal every day - ✅
5) At least 5 workouts/week - ◼️◼️◼️◻️◻️
Hope everyone's having a good day! Just 2 weeks left in December!
I'm thinking about doing a New Year Bootcamp Challenge. Heavy on the Basics to help the New Year Newbie, but adaptable for low-carb veterans.
January Jumpstart
I know I'll have a pound or 2 to get rid of. My birthday is New Year's Day as well. My husband is off 5 days throughout that plus weekends.
I'm hoping to at least keep up with my workouts and IF every morning (my usual). So all that to say, I'll be Jumpstarting my Januaury as well. I gained 10lbs over the winter last year that I then had to chip away at half the year. Not doing that this year.
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Yesterday was good, kind of...I was fine on calories but crazy low on protein...which seems to be happening a lot...I also got on the scale this morning and no change since the Nov baseline, so I can't help but wonder if the lack of protein is hindering my results...granted, there are some NSVs like no cellulite on my thighs and a definite reduction on the booty...I also did a quick waist/hip measurement yesterday afternoon and my waist was the same even after eating and such, so probably reduced at least a bit since I usually measure empty stomach first thing in the morning, plus hips were down like a full inch, which I didn't expect because visually my booty looks bigger and my jeans are definitely tight there...in any case, I am getting some results, but I do wonder if my results could be optimized if I were hitting that protein goal consistently.
I'm going to attempt to rewire my brain to focus on getting to the top of each of my macros each day (and not going over) while just ignoring calories. If the macros are on target, calories will take care of themselves.2 -
12/17
1.Under 75 carbs tops (I'm usually under 50 but leeway for holiday events) DONE
2. Work on adding at least 1 or 2 days of some sort of exercise each week. I know that sounds lame but I have literally done NO exercise, not even taking walks in many months due to a huge long lasting RA flare.
Had to take my daughter shopping for the babies. Then went to dinner with in-laws.
3. Try a new low carb recipe each week to motivate me and my husband who is kind of sorting following the plan.
Went out to dinner so no recipe last night. Tonight I'll either do leftover soup or I have a taco casserole recipe I want to try.
@baconslave I need to remember to put my fitbit back in action! I am the worst for zoning out at my desk for hours. I have a windowless office and a space heater and I just kind of cocoon up in here during the winter and forget to move!
Mine was great when it kept up with nagging me... I forget to move too. Chained to the dining room table with my Messasauruses. If I leave the room one minute they start messing around.
I did better yesterday. I need to make super sure to do better today since it's strength day so I don't have cardio to get the steps in.1 -
tcunbeliever wrote: »Yesterday was good, kind of...I was fine on calories but crazy low on protein...which seems to be happening a lot...I also got on the scale this morning and no change since the Nov baseline, so I can't help but wonder if the lack of protein is hindering my results...granted, there are some NSVs like no cellulite on my thighs and a definite reduction on the booty...I also did a quick waist/hip measurement yesterday afternoon and my waist was the same even after eating and such, so probably reduced at least a bit since I usually measure empty stomach first thing in the morning, plus hips were down like a full inch, which I didn't expect because visually my booty looks bigger and my jeans are definitely tight there...in any case, I am getting some results, but I do wonder if my results could be optimized if I were hitting that protein goal consistently.
I'm going to attempt to rewire my brain to focus on getting to the top of each of my macros each day (and not going over) while just ignoring calories. If the macros are on target, calories will take care of themselves.
Nice NSVs. NSVs are what our body is doing when it's being a brat and avoiding giving some up to the scale. Which I know you know. Part of us knows that while the other part freaks out. It's been 5 years low-carbing and my mind still gets ridiculous over certain issues sometimes. *sigh*
I hope you are feeling much better. Being sick just screws with everything.
Good luck on the protein. So essential, but jiggering with the macros can be tricky sometimes.0 -
We're up for a January Jumpstart! 😸baconslave wrote: »I'm thinking about doing a New Year Bootcamp Challenge. Heavy on the Basics to help the New Year Newbie, but adaptable for low-carb veterans.
January Jumpstart
I know I'll have a pound or 2 to get rid of. My birthday is New Year's Day as well. My husband is off 5 days throughout that plus weekends. I'm hoping to at least keep up with my workouts and IF every morning (my usual). So all that to say, I'll be Jumpstarting my Januaury as well. I gained 10lbs over the winter last year that I then had to chip away at half the year. Not doing that this year.
In the past, the last week or 10 days of december has been a time we kinda cut loose & binge & stuff... but considering we kinda had many months of that up till November, we're hoping to get through this month as close to target as possible.
Tho we will have a 'blowout' day this weekend... Saturday we're going to let the kids take over, so the carbs & calories will be off the charts probably. 😿2 -
Violet_Flux wrote: »
We're up for a January Jumpstart! 😸baconslave wrote: »I'm thinking about doing a New Year Bootcamp Challenge. Heavy on the Basics to help the New Year Newbie, but adaptable for low-carb veterans.
January Jumpstart
I know I'll have a pound or 2 to get rid of. My birthday is New Year's Day as well. My husband is off 5 days throughout that plus weekends. I'm hoping to at least keep up with my workouts and IF every morning (my usual). So all that to say, I'll be Jumpstarting my Januaury as well. I gained 10lbs over the winter last year that I then had to chip away at half the year. Not doing that this year.
In the past, the last week or 10 days of december has been a time we kinda cut loose & binge & stuff... but considering we kinda had many months of that up till November, we're hoping to get through this month as close to target as possible.
Tho we will have a 'blowout' day this weekend... Saturday we're going to let the kids take over, so the carbs & calories will be off the charts probably. 😿
It will be okay to let the kids have their day once. We don't get overweight when we celebrate a holiday here and there, but when we start treating every day ( or multiple days a week) like a feast day/holiday. So one isolated blowout won't be too hard to recover from. As long as we get right back to business.
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baconslave wrote: »Dec 18
on plan cals
on plan carbs
workouts: 3/6
I'm thinking about doing a New Year Bootcamp Challenge. Heavy on the Basics to help the New Year Newbie, but adaptable for low-carb veterans.
January Jumpstart
I know I'll have a pound or 2 to get rid of. My birthday is New Year's Day as well. My husband is off 5 days throughout that plus weekends. I'm hoping to at least keep up with my workouts and IF every morning (my usual). So all that to say, I'll be Jumpstarting my Januaury as well. I gained 10lbs over the winter last year that I then had to chip away at half the year. Not doing that this year.
I like the New Year Bootcamp Challenge! (whatever it may be) N.Y. is always a good time to "Start" something. I don't have a resolution yet for 2020, so I plan on writing it out.
But I will continue with the ones I have been sticking to this year.
1. OTF 3,4 times a week
2. Eat healthy. Limit eating out.
3. Annual visit to doctors.
I've lost the fat I wanted to rid of. But now I am stuck with a flabby, uneven skin that is not flattering. I plan on finding a way to smoothing, tightening up!
Maybe try those collagen stuff?? Let me know if any of you take it with good results.2 -
I have already planned the workouts and nutrition (outline, it will need the math adjusted each month if the weight or body fat % changes) for Jan-May (this is what happens when I am bored at work)...January will be maintenance food/strength training and lots and lots of cardio - need to build up that heart muscle too...so a bootcamp or jumpstart would be awesome!!!
In regards to lose skin after weight loss, mine takes about 2 years to really catch up, so don't fret about it too much between the loss and the 2 year mark...typically oral collagen is of very little value since the bioavailability is poor (under 50%), so you might find better results with other healthy fats like avocado or vitamins B/C/E or fish oils or beta carotene...things that are cheaper and more bioavailable and still provide your body a similar raw material to support skin elasticity...but mostly you probably just need time...skin is slower to respond and adapt, but it will catch up eventually.4 -
@vkrenz - the tex mex bowl was so good! I added ground turkey with taco seasoning, onions, bell peppers, corn, black beans and cauliflower rice mixed with a couple tablespoons of quinoa. Salsa and guacamole on top. Would have added some cotija cheese if I had it. Super easy and a very high volume food.
My version was 700 cals, 55g carbs, 19g fiber, 31g fat and 52g protein. If you used plain cauliflower rice (I used a mix with peas in it) and omitted the quinoa it would be lower carb. I like bowls and stir fries like this because I can meet my macros by adjusting the ingredients but the concept is the same.
@Violet_Flux I think having blowout days and getting back on track right away is good training too.3 -
weatherking2019 wrote: »baconslave wrote: »Dec 18
on plan cals
on plan carbs
workouts: 3/6
I'm thinking about doing a New Year Bootcamp Challenge. Heavy on the Basics to help the New Year Newbie, but adaptable for low-carb veterans.
January Jumpstart
I know I'll have a pound or 2 to get rid of. My birthday is New Year's Day as well. My husband is off 5 days throughout that plus weekends. I'm hoping to at least keep up with my workouts and IF every morning (my usual). So all that to say, I'll be Jumpstarting my Januaury as well. I gained 10lbs over the winter last year that I then had to chip away at half the year. Not doing that this year.
I like the New Year Bootcamp Challenge! (whatever it may be) N.Y. is always a good time to "Start" something. I don't have a resolution yet for 2020, so I plan on writing it out.
But I will continue with the ones I have been sticking to this year.
1. OTF 3,4 times a week
2. Eat healthy. Limit eating out.
3. Annual visit to doctors.
I've lost the fat I wanted to rid of. But now I am stuck with a flabby, uneven skin that is not flattering. I plan on finding a way to smoothing, tightening up!
Maybe try those collagen stuff?? Let me know if any of you take it with good results.
I echo tcunbeliever with the answer being plain ol' TIME. I'm still seeing slow, subtle improvement and it's been 3 years since I hit goal weight. Some people say dry brushing stimulates skin turnover. I personally couldn't ever find the time to consistently do that. It stinks it taking all that time, but considering the wreck I made of my body, it's coming along nicely. And as it's often said, this is a lifelong marathon, not just a sprint. So just another milestone. 4 -
@tcunbeliever Thx for the good info! I don't take much vitamins so my bottle of C's and Fish oils are still more than half full. I will be taking them
The Nivea Skin Firming and Toning Gel Cream with Q10 Plus isn't really doing much. (or I just don't see much difference)0
