My Last 17
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stephanj
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Ok here's the sitch: I have 7-9 lbs to ultimate goal weight. I don't know what magic there is in the 17dd but it works sooo well for my body, but as we all know a challenge to stock to. I don't care what the low- carb haters say, I always keep it off, no rebound at all. Then when I introduce more starches back in, boom instant plateau.
So here it is: I believe I can get rid of this last 7 lbs using cycle 1. But it is a real challenge to get through 17 days, particularly with Easter coming. I need to come here every day and check in obsessively to keep accountable. So this is my last 17 thread.
I am traveling sun-tues so I won't start until Wednesday, my last 17 days will run March 20 to April 5, and I will check in everyday.
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
1200 net
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20
2-03/21
3-03/22
4-03/23
5-03/24
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
17-04/5
I BELIEVE!!!!!!
So here it is: I believe I can get rid of this last 7 lbs using cycle 1. But it is a real challenge to get through 17 days, particularly with Easter coming. I need to come here every day and check in obsessively to keep accountable. So this is my last 17 thread.
I am traveling sun-tues so I won't start until Wednesday, my last 17 days will run March 20 to April 5, and I will check in everyday.
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
1200 net
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20
2-03/21
3-03/22
4-03/23
5-03/24
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
17-04/5
I BELIEVE!!!!!!
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Stephanj, you rock! You will get those last few off. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished!
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Thanks for the encouragement! I needed that this morning.0
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Amazing accomplishment!!! You will reach the finish line...and we will be there cheering!!!0
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Hi Steph,
I see you're already doing a great job without 17dd. I am starting it today, Tuesday the 18th. I need to clean up my eating, and I need stricter rules for a few weeks to get on track.
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Thanks for the encouragement, guys!
So I am back from a few days vacation, up a little bit in water weight, but that will come right off. It's noon and I have already done my 30 minute walk, going to try and get another 30 mins of DVD in tonight at least. Doing okay on one large cup of coffee.
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
1200 net
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20- 145.8 starting weight (up b/c of vacation)
2-03/21
3-03/22
4-03/23
5-03/24
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
17-04/5
I'll come back and report on the carbs etc and extra exercise at the end of the day :-)0 -
Hi Steph,
I see you're already doing a great job without 17dd. I am starting it today, Tuesday the 18th. I need to clean up my eating, and I need stricter rules for a few weeks to get on track.
Good luck to you!
Hi Holly! Glad to have a friend doing this with me :-)0 -
Happy to report the water weight is gone, down 2 lbs this morning. TOM is coming so i expect a plateau this week. Yesterday was not that hard really. I underrate a little because the fruit I brought to work had gone bad. Did 30 day shred and a little Zumba in the evening. Trying to get my 9 year old more active so she did Zumba with me. I had taped the biggest loser finale so I just watched it. Man did Dani look great!
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20- 145.8 starting weight (up b/c of vacation)
2-03/21- 143.2
3-03/22
4-03/23
5-03/24
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
17-04/5
I'll come back and report on the carbs etc and extra exercise at the end of the day :-)
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Thanks for the inspiration. I started the 17 day today. I need 10 off by April for Navy weigh in...gained over Christmas and has been a challenge to get it off! You will drop those last few...good for you!!!0
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Thanks for the inspiration. I started the 17 day today. I need 10 off by April for Navy weigh in...gained over Christmas and has been a challenge to get it off! You will drop those last few...good for you!!!
You can do it Gina!!!!!0 -
The numbers speak for themselves! I am at prebaby2 weight, circa 2007. I can't wait to see the 130s. I haven't been in the 130s since 2003, when I was 28. Before the alien babies abducted my body and left me with this temporary one lol.
The only challenge to this diet is boredom. Literally I eat the same thing or close to it every day. But that means its a no brainer to follow. No hunger or cravings. The only way I know to eat is I start feeling sort of lightheaded every few hours, then I eat some protein or yogurt.
I know the loss will taper off eventually. Jus please please let me get to 139!!!!
Walking 40 minutes during the day plus 30 day shred at night by the way. Don't want to overdo exercise right now.
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20- 145.8 starting weight (up b/c of vacation)
2-03/21- 143.2
3-03/22- 142.2 - prebaby2 weight!
4-03/23
5-03/24
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
17-04/5
Here's to another great day!0 -
I am at my "set point" and need to blast past it. 142.
I was hungry yesterday, TOM was coming. I could almost guarantee that I would hit a mini plateau at 142. It's psychologically a really hard weight to get past, I haven't gotten lower than that in 10 years. Whenever I hit 142 I plateau and then screw up somehow and gain. Not this time dangit!!! I have been " calorie creeping" letting myself have a bit of extra cheese, allowing myself beef even though it is not on this cycle. That stops now. Today I am sticking strictly to it. Boiled eggs instead of cheese, salmon instead of beef. I neeeeeed to see 141 because I need to know its possible. I believe!!!!!
Walking 40 minutes during the day plus 30 day shred at night by the way. Don't want to overdo exercise right now.
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20- 145.8 starting weight (up b/c of vacation)
2-03/21- 143.2
3-03/22- 142.2 - prebaby2 weight!
4-03/23 -142.4 the difficult weight to get past psychologically
5-03/24
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
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Are you measuring your inches too? Do you have a calorie max as well? I can see my carbs are still high. Still working with the EVOO so looked like a lot of calories to me.0
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Are you measuring your inches too? Do you have a calorie max as well? I can see my carbs are still high. Still working with the EVOO so looked like a lot of calories to me.
As in olive oil? Yah I allow myself some more fats I must confess, because otherwise it would be hard to get enough calories. I worry more about minimum than maximum. I have to eat at least 1200, and with exercise I seem to be netting more around 1000. But it is comfortable so I worry too much. Friend me and look at my diary if you like?
Today was a tough day just because Saturdays are. I was glad to have boiled eggs in the fridge and may exceed my 2 egg quota today lol. As far as fruit I only eat a grapefruit with breakfast and half a banana with my bedtime shake. I know that's against the rules, but I workout heavily at 7pm and burn those banana carbs almost immediately. Oh and some unsweetened cranberry juice because I am doing jillian michaels flush drink (google it) because I want to get past 142 as fast as humanly possible. Lol I think everyone does some adaptations here and there, some we get away with some we don't :-P
Hmm haven't measured in awhile but my work pants were falling off on Friday. They are size 10 so well they should. I really "see" the loss in my face actually, hard to measure. How about you?
Are you seeing any changes yet? It really helps to see those little changes.
Wimped out a d just did yoga tonight, I was super active today with the kids and chores etc.
Nighty night!0 -
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20- 145.8 starting weight (up b/c of vacation)
2-03/21- 143.2
3-03/22- 142.2 - prebaby2 weight!
4-03/23 -142.4 the difficult weight to get past psychologically
5-03/24 -142.2 aargh! See above
6-03/25
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
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Thanks for the info. I did measure on D1 and will measure on D7; I will check out that site you suggested. You are getting so close to 141! Have you had pu-erh tea? I really like... it has helped with lowering belly fat for me...earthy flavor so I use for coffee right now cause I am addicted to flavor creamers (a little coffee with my creamer). I was going to try the acidophilus milk with coffee next week.0
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Pu-erh tea no I will check that out thanks! Can't live without my coffee.
Going out for appies this afternoon with friends ack! Hope there are lettuce wraps!0 -
Ugh I totally screwed up today. Went out for appies and ordered oysters and miso soup- when they came they were super deep fried and I ate them anyway. Had no idea they were almost 400 calories. Then when I got home there was the pot of Mac and cheese left from the kids dinner. I kept walking by the pot taking bites from the spoon (you know) until I basically ate a serving. I managed to get enough exercise in that I am netting around 1275, but I still know that my weight will be up tomorrow and that pisses me off!
Why would I do this? Am I really destined to sabotage myself every time I hit 142? I need psychotherapy. Actually it's just that TOM I'm due in 2 days and I am craving salt bad. Hmmmmm am I ever getting to 141?
Ok
On the bright side, I just looked at my weekly net average, and I did manage to net under 1200 daily average which is still within parameters. Even with the donut fiasco and oystergate. Meh. Not perfect but ok.
Off to drink like a gallon of lemon water...0 -
Okay, I am sooo over yesterday, ready to start anew. I think weekends are hard for everybody. I know this week I can go strong, and hit 141 lbs, and then I will have broken the "curse of 142" lol.
My rules for myself are as follows:
30-60 minutes exercise per day
C1 menu, under 75g net carbs, over 100g protein
Highest weight: 215 pregnant
Current weight: 144.4
Goal weight: 135
1-03/20- 145.8 starting weight (up b/c of vacation)
2-03/21- 143.2
3-03/22- 142.2 - prebaby2 weight!
4-03/23 -142.4 the difficult weight to get past psychologically
5-03/24 -142.2 aargh! See above
6-03/25 -143.6 C'est la vie today is a new day
7-03/26
8-03/27
9-03/28
10-03/29
11-03/30
12-03/31
13-04/1
14-04/2
15-04/3
16-04/4
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Gonna take a break from the scale for a few days since its messing with my head. Still checking in though and sticking to it!0
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Hang in there! Don't let the # bring you down. Check your measurements I am sure they are good. Have a good day 0
