GET DAT REAR IN GEAR July 2020
baconslave
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This month's challenge is brought to us by a brilliant idea from @Cadori back in 2018.
It's not summer for some of us. It's winter in the southern part of the globe. Or you can take the postion of the sunny side and remember we're smack dab in the throes of the oh-so-lovely 2020... Whatever the season (or global catastrophe
), the month of July is as good a month as any to endeavor to challenge ourselves to stretch our goals, to push ourselves a little farther or harder, because we know, if we want to, we can do anything. This year has def proved how strong we can be!
Some of us have been plugging along and maybe have slowed down their effort a little. Some of us have paused to blink and noticed "Dang! 6 months are gone already, and I'm still spinning my wheels not getting it done.
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No problem. It's Get Dat Rear in Gear July. Off yer duff, me hearties! It's go time.
Whether it be revamping our on-going plan or finally spurring ourselves to get off our rear and start, let's challenge ourselves to improve our efforts. As long as it represents an improvement for you and your health/fitness, your goal is perfect for this month, whatever it may be. Buckle down on plan basics? Push a little harder in workouts? Branch out and try a new kind of exercise? Stepping up lagging NEAT? Or just plain BEGIN? It's all fair game.
Get dat rear in gear, y'all, and see how far you can go! I think you'll surprise yourself.
It's not summer for some of us. It's winter in the southern part of the globe. Or you can take the postion of the sunny side and remember we're smack dab in the throes of the oh-so-lovely 2020... Whatever the season (or global catastrophe
), the month of July is as good a month as any to endeavor to challenge ourselves to stretch our goals, to push ourselves a little farther or harder, because we know, if we want to, we can do anything. This year has def proved how strong we can be!Some of us have been plugging along and maybe have slowed down their effort a little. Some of us have paused to blink and noticed "Dang! 6 months are gone already, and I'm still spinning my wheels not getting it done.
"No problem. It's Get Dat Rear in Gear July. Off yer duff, me hearties! It's go time.
Whether it be revamping our on-going plan or finally spurring ourselves to get off our rear and start, let's challenge ourselves to improve our efforts. As long as it represents an improvement for you and your health/fitness, your goal is perfect for this month, whatever it may be. Buckle down on plan basics? Push a little harder in workouts? Branch out and try a new kind of exercise? Stepping up lagging NEAT? Or just plain BEGIN? It's all fair game.
Get dat rear in gear, y'all, and see how far you can go! I think you'll surprise yourself.
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Sounds like a plan! I am in. Will aim to walk more, work out more and eat better keto. ganbarimasu!5
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In!
Goals:
Exercise - 4 days per week on the bike, 2-3 strength training days, active weekends
Movement - get my rear out of the chair every hour during working hours
Food - maintain my calorie goals and stay low-carb/keto for the month
Don't know if this is appropriate for this thread or not but wanted to post a progress update (feel free to edit this or move it, baconslave):
Started back on low-carb/keto on April 19th (got on the scale and said some very bad words about the number that showed up). I went back to logging my foods and controlling my eating since then and have added exercise back into my routine at the same time. Since I restarted in April, I am down 26.2 lbs and I can definitely tell the difference. The weight lose is good and I am now back to where I was a year ago (yikes!). To add some NSV's to the list - I am sleeping less per night but (according to my FitBit) I am getting better quality sleep and I definitely feel more rested when I get up in the morning. My RHR is also back down into the 50's and my BG readings are much better than they were before the restart.
Here's to another month of progress and better days ahead!6 -
In!
Goals:
Exercise - 4 days per week on the bike, 2-3 strength training days, active weekends
Movement - get my rear out of the chair every hour during working hours
Food - maintain my calorie goals and stay low-carb/keto for the month
Don't know if this is appropriate for this thread or not but wanted to post a progress update (feel free to edit this or move it, baconslave):
Started back on low-carb/keto on April 19th (got on the scale and said some very bad words about the number that showed up). I went back to logging my foods and controlling my eating since then and have added exercise back into my routine at the same time. Since I restarted in April, I am down 26.2 lbs and I can definitely tell the difference. The weight lose is good and I am now back to where I was a year ago (yikes!). To add some NSV's to the list - I am sleeping less per night but (according to my FitBit) I am getting better quality sleep and I definitely feel more rested when I get up in the morning. My RHR is also back down into the 50's and my BG readings are much better than they were before the restart.
Here's to another month of progress and better days ahead!
Great job on the 26.2lb loss!
So many NSVs too. That's great!
To another month
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This is my first time trying full keto, I was doing low carb/high fat before, but I got off track the last several months and gained weight. I'm trying keto to get back into shape and get back off carbs. I like setting these daily goals you can control rather than monthly weight loss goals.
July Goals:
1) Log food everyday to track carbs, not to obsess over calories.
2) Eat keto everyday. Also, to eat as clean as possible, but I can make some exceptions: occasional keto fast food option or an occasional keto dessert option with sugar alcohol.
3) Incorporate intermittent fasting 2-3 days a week.
4) Exercise 30 minutes a day.
5) Do my physical therapy exercises/stretches everyday.4 -
I'm in! As @baconslave suggested, 2020 has been equal parts never-ending catastrophe AND sudden blink "omg wow where has the year gone" for me and I really want to get back on track.
July goals:
1. Back to basics with keto. Hit protein goal daily and avoid the temptations of cauliflower pizza crust and low-carb chocolate
2. Exercise daily! For the rest of this week, exercise will likely be walks. Next week I am back in the gym
3. Hydraaate - my body needs more water.
Happy July, low carb peeps!
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I am in
July Goals
1. Stick with keto (re started June 9th )
2. Get off all my meds (type 2 diabetic)
3. Continue working out 5x a day
4. Continue meal prepping weekly
Happy July Everyone
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Oh! So thankful there's a July group.
I've been furloughed from work and stopped checking in for all of June.
Now, I've been called back to work today to start next week but instead of 8 hour days, they are making me do 12 hour nights. Not sure how this is gonna go with an eating plan.
Goals- back to full keto
- exercise daily either walk, bike, or strength
Actually that's plenty of goals for right now b/c those are 2 big ones.
Vicki
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I’m in!! Cause this vvv is out!
Currently going on walks as my body and baby allow (he’s 12 days old). Anything more pending doctors clearance next week.16 -
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So far, so good! I am doing an old-style Atkins fat fast -- 80% fat, vl carbs and medium protein. Lost a kilogram already in 2 days (water weight no doubt) but starting to feel back in ketosis. The goal is to keep on in ketosis (rather than slip into wobbly lc) for as long as I can. Hopeful to lose a bit more too. Doing pilates class once a week and walking when I can through the week. Rainy season is almost gone here in Tokyo, so it should be easy to get out in the mornings again. Working from home meant my daily steps went from nearly 10,000 down to about 600 on some days...6
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I am in too! I can notice that " you're doing great, why work so hard " trend im my thoughts so I really need some more dedication. My goals for July: 1. Be 66.8 to 66.9 on the 1 of August on a carb low caloric restriction diet. 2. Eat 3 veggie ane 1 fruit. 3. Run 3times a week and increase pace..4. Aerobic 4 times 5. Physiotherapy every day..6. Finish all filing by august. 7. Play 5 times a week 20 min or more.
Thank you all!4 -
Thank you @baconslave for setting up another monthly group, its the only one I have stayed with, mainly because its the only one that is consistently encouraging and non-judgmental
Last month I blew past my bike goal but now the weather is finally summer like so I know its going to take an extra push to hit a big number again. It will feel very exciting to me to reach 1000k so I am going to continue from where I ended June and make my goal 1000k by August 1. I will be focused on keeping my rear in gear and staying active during my non-biking times through whatever opportunities present themselves, working more on an in-gear-lifestyle.
Stay healthy, stay in gear everyone!5 -
7/1:
Steps: 5200
Exercise: morning bike ride for 59 minutes
Move: moved every hour during work
Food: calories good, 171g protein, 43g net carbs
Congrats Cadori!!!3 -
@Cadori
What a darling! Congratulations, hon! So happy for you.1 -
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Peeps in here!
7/1:
on-plan:
exercise: Yard stompin'. 11k steps. Busy day. And stressful as my car tried to kill me on the interstate. 
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7/1
Logged food: yes
Net carbs: 24
IF: no
Exercise: 10 min walk. Not much.
Physical Therapy: no2 -
7/1 - keto was GOOD, exercise was GOOD, water intake definitely improved but could still be better.
@Cadori congratulations!!! ya did good
@baconslave can you share more about this car adventure? 3 -
I’ll be focused on the basics since I can’t seem to shake the cheats. Count calories every day even though I’ve come to hate it and get more NEAT daily as I’ve had a lazy month prior to now.
Today was good for staying under calories although I had some drinks so I could have been lower carb. I’m on vacation so I’ll be back on track next week. NEAT today was low so I’ll try and work on that over the weekend.5 -
Did well on Keto since I re started June 9th
Had a Dr's appt today ... He was happy about my progress and my experiments ( I took myself off a med and lowered a dose of a med (type 2 diabetic ) ... I asked if I get to 199 lbs can we take me off all meds .. he said yes ... so I am a happy camper Worked out today but it was only for 31 minutes not 60 due to being sore and my tailbone hurting ..and I will be meal prepping on Sunday 5 -
Aww, congratulations cadori, he is so cute. Babies just cheer a person up so much.
Well, I'm doing better with lowering carbs but still want to nibble and cheat. My husband is not helping and he needs to get control of himself too.
Did not get in any exercise on July 1, but did walk 2 miles mowing my yard today so I'm counting it.
Keep up the good work everyone, summer is a tough season to be successful with food intake.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am in
July Goals
1. Stick with keto (re started June 9th )
2. Get off all my meds (type 2 diabetic)
3. Continue working out 5x a day
4. Continue meal prepping weekly
Happy July Everyone
Thanks for the inspiration.1 -
I'm am in.
1 Get to 100 push ups a day.
2. Complete a 72 hour fast.
3. Buy more keto blood strips.
4. Bike/walk everyday.3 -
walker1world wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I am in
July Goals
1. Stick with keto (re started June 9th )
2. Get off all my meds (type 2 diabetic)
3. Continue working out 5x a day
4. Continue meal prepping weekly
Happy July Everyone
Thanks for the inspiration.
You are very welcome 0 -
July Goals!
1. Dance everyday
2. Walk/bike everyday.
3. 100 push ups per day (@ 40 now)
4. Get more blood ketone strips.
5. Complete a 72 hour water/tea fast.3 -
walker1world wrote: »July Goals!
1. Dance everyday
2. Walk/bike everyday.
3. 100 push ups per day (@ 40 now)
4. Get more blood ketone strips.
5. Complete a 72 hour water/tea fast.
Great goals 0 -
Got my hour's walk in this morning, not raining and not yet too hot so perfect cloudy weather--and a neighbor gifted me 2 cukes and some cherry tomatoes, so winning! have a good Friday everyone.2
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7/2
Logged all the foods: Yes.
Net carbs: 24
IF: Completed a 16 hr fast.
Exercise: Walking + Physical therapy + Ab workout. 59 active minutes (fitbit).
Physical Therapy: Yes, went to in person session where they tortured my calves.1 -
7/2:
Food: good calories, protein good,net carbs 54
Steps: 5000
Exercise: 59 minute bike ride, bw routine
Movement: moved every hour for work3 -
My goals have been met daily since 7/1
Great job to everyone that has accomplished their goals 3
