February 2020 Monthly Challenge

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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 6,913 Member
    Feb 10
    on-plan cals: :mrgreen: lower day
    on-plan carbs: :mrgreen: lower day
    workout: :mrgreen: 1/6 cardio
    NEAT: :mrgreen:

    Weekend came and went. I got lots of activity doing the floors here in the house on Saturday.
    Sunday I was a slug. But it was cold and I hadn't slept well. So that's fine.

    Did 2 HIITish workouts yesterday (ok we all know they aren't true HIIT, just intense interval training.) Sweat indeed. An hour all told including brief warm-ups and cool-down.

    Today is strength. It rains and rains here. I have to go down and check the creek to see if it's flooding our driveway entrances again yet. This is messed up. Anyway. Off to look around MFP and then get my kids to do some schooling. It's after 9 and the teens are still in bed. Hopefully they'll start stirring soon. They'll get their work done, but the Youngers (4th grade and 6th grade) are the ones who mess around the most. :grimace:
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    Check in for Feb 10

    1. get rid of 5 lbs by 2/29. almost a success
    2. stay < 35 net carbs daily. great with carbs
    3. stay < 1,500 calories daily. good, very low, wasn't hungry and kept very busy all day
    4. intermittent fasting 16:8 every day. Did good, likely b/c I wasn't hungry
    5. Plan ahead every day. Yep, trying. Week days are easy.

    We are supposed to get another 2-4 inches of snow tomorrow evening and then more the next day. On the bright side, I'll get to shovel and that burns a lot of calories, but it usually makes me very hungry.

    Keep up the good work everyone. Lovin' the inspiration, isn't it so true that the number on the scale is just a number but it causes such disappointment sometimes.
  • bacpath
    bacpath Posts: 326 Member
    Follow up. Doing well with the CHo and calories. Under my limits . Exercising all days. Sunny and warm up here in Victoria BC,. Good luck everyone, you inspire me.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Day 10:
    1. Eat within cal/carb limits o:)
    2. Do scheduled strength training o:)
    3. Do 20 min cardio >:)
    4. Find some daily inspiration and share it o:)

    Day was mostly good...I had chiro appt, which was nice, but which cost me time on the schedule so I was barely able to cram in my weights before cooking dinner so cardio was sacrificed...food was on-target but not under today...plus, my protein is still a struggle, so I'm going to start trying to get more protein with breakfast.

    Today's inspiration made me giggle...it's not christmas coming, but maybe for valentine's day?

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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 6,913 Member
    Feb 11
    on-plan cals: :mrgreen: higher day
    on-plan carbs: :mrgreen: higher day
    workout: :mrgreen: 2/6 strength
    NEAT: :mrgreen:

    Slow on the NEAT but made it up before the day was over. That's the problem with deficit for me. It makes me want to hibernate even more. Strength was def not good yesterday, but I powered through. Another PITA re: deficit is that my sleep is even worse. I woke for 1.5 hours in the middle of the night. Finally fell back asleep, but between hubby keeping me up and me waking 236 times and then being awake awhile. Well, today's energy is going to suck too. But it is as it is and I won't let that stop me from getting good cardio in today.

    Busy busy frickin' busy today. :neutral:
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 797 Member
    Yesterday was another good day for me. All carnivore, mindful eating for lunch and dinner and just under calories by my estimation. Water consumption was just okay because I had more coffee than normal. All in all, a win.

    This getting used to less calories is a challenge. Gotta change the mindset from living to eat back to eating to live 🤨
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    I like that idea of changing the mindset from living to eat to eating to live.

    When I was at my highest weight I was definitely living to eat, thinking food was going to help me feel better. Now, it's like the weight is lifted from food controlling me to me controlling it.

    Love it!
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    Check in for Feb 11.

    1. get rid of 5 lbs by 2/29. getting closer to success
    2. stay < 35 net carbs daily. well under
    3. stay < 1,500 calories daily. again well under
    4. intermittent fasting 16:8 every day. Another successful day
    5. Plan ahead every day. success
  • CrispyStars3
    CrispyStars3 Posts: 199 Member
    Days: 2/10 - 2/12

    1. Workout-> cardio OR weights:
    Monday: :star: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :star:
    Working extra hours lately. Tuesday- I was exhausted.

    2. Weigh/log food daily:
    Monday: :star: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :star:
    Did not weigh anything as I only grabbed foods I know well & have logged many times. Came across a BMR calculator while reading an article. While playing with numbers, seems my calorie deficit is a little too low based on my info entered. :open_mouth: Will adjust diary settings this weekend and see what happens. :smile:

    3. Keep carbs to a minimum/daily <50:
    Monday: :star: Tuesday: :star: Wednesday: borderline :grimace:

    4. Tan: at least 3 times a week-- Monday: :star: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :frowning:
    I am ready to go tan this morning. Will do the "fancy" tanning tomorrow night. Apparently, I have been tanning all wrong all these years. :lol::lol: Friday will be a 'cocktail tan'- newbie. (I miss good ol' beach tanning/relaxation)

    8. Try 10 new recipes: 1 down, 9 more --> still in progress :smiley:
    Monday: :frowning: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :frowning:
    Yeah- working late is not helping this goal. I am hoping I can break the trend tonight :wink:

    6. Clean out garage by end of month: ...in progress. :wink:
    Looks like I will have some time to organize on Saturday.

    Definitely been a weird week so far. Seems all plans made at home AND work get completely tossed aside. Adjusting & readjusting. Wonder what will roll out for today? :warning: I am good & kinda prepared :sweat_smile:
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 6,913 Member
    taylok23 wrote: »
    ...
    This getting used to less calories is a challenge. Gotta change the mindset from living to eat back to eating to live 🤨

    It's a hard thing, for sure! I still struggle with that sometimes.
  • supergal3
    supergal3 Posts: 523 Member
    2/13
    Have been trying some new recipes lately, mostly keto-based. Although my stated goal was under 50, trying for Keto (20 or less) seems to be keeping me more focused. Would love to be at my pre-holiday weight by the end of the month.

    Struggling a bit drinking enough water, so am adding broth and bouillon to the mix
    Will it ever stop raining????????????????

  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 6,913 Member
    supergal3 wrote: »
    2/13
    Have been trying some new recipes lately, mostly keto-based. Although my stated goal was under 50, trying for Keto (20 or less) seems to be keeping me more focused. Would love to be at my pre-holiday weight by the end of the month.

    Struggling a bit drinking enough water, so am adding broth and bouillon to the mix
    Will it ever stop raining????????????????

    Wondering that, too.
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    I wonder if it's going to stop snowing where I live. We got 6 inches on 2/9 and another 2 inches last night. Well, it's good cardio to shovel but the piles are getting so high at the end of the driveway I have to nose way out past them to see if anyone is coming. The wind chill is below zero too for the next couple days. bad news

    Very hectic day today....
    Check in for Feb 12

    1. get rid of 5 lbs by 2/29. closer say by day
    2. stay < 35 net carbs daily. well under
    3. stay < 1,500 calories daily. again well under
    4. intermittent fasting 16:8 every day. Another successful day
    5. Plan ahead every day. Did good, I am now planning for the weekend which is going to be hard b/c we have a banquet to go to.
  • herblovinmom
    herblovinmom Posts: 332 Member
    @vkrenz
    @supergal3
    @baconslave

    Send some rain and snow my way please. 😁 living in the desert 🌵 has it’s downfalls...
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 797 Member
    Checking in for the last two days... over a bit on calories both days but I remained carnivore and was mindful at each meal. Even though I ate a bit more last night, I waited about 30 minutes before having anything else. Could I have refrained? Sure, but I had a small serving of protein to stop the stomach from grumbling and was fine with it. It has been nice going to bed without feeling weighed down by a big dinner. I have to remember that the next time I feel like over indulging!
  • bacpath
    bacpath Posts: 326 Member
    Checking in- my days have been going well and I’m getting much more used to the macros. Hit my fat and protein targets and kept under calories. Yeah. I hope I can keep this up. I’m so chuffed!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Day 13:
    1. Eat within cal/carb limits o:)
    2. Do scheduled strength training o:)o:)
    3. Do 20 min cardio >:)
    4. Find some daily inspiration and share it o:)

    Yesterday was solid...I did indulge with a glass of wine, but I kept it within goal, and I did the missed strength workout and my scheduled strength workout...we also went to the Mr. Louisa show, so didn't have enough time to fit in cardio, but that's ok, I clearly prioritized the missing strength and I'm good with that.

    Happy Valentine's Day!!!

    My husband is heading out of town, so we did gifts last night and I got an adorable coffee mug...no chocolate...nice of him to be supportive...tonight I'm heading out with the girls for some kind of kidnapping escape room...

    Today's inspiration:

    I don't know if most people would consider a girl-date a date, but it made me giggle anyway...and if anyone is going to gift me weights, they better be bigger than that little thing!!!

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