Determined December: Week 1 Challenge Check-In (12/1-12/7)

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  • ThinnerHill
    ThinnerHill Posts: 254 Member
    I just found this thread and I am so glad that I did.
    DECEMBER CHALLENGE
    <20 net carbs daily
    <1500 calories
    Goal: 155 by Dec 31st
    SW: will post in the morning
    Exercise 2 miles on days off work minimum
    Log all food and exercise daily

    SW: 168 :neutral:
    Christmas Goal: 160

    DEC 2: 165.6 -2.4
    Carbs: 19 net
    Water: ☆
    Calories: over
    Exercise: nope

    DEC 3: 165.8 +.2
    Carbs: 7 net
    Water: ☆
    Calories: under
    Exercise: work
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    SW 11/2: 150.6; 142.6 on 12/1
    CW: 141.4
    GW for December 31: 139.6 or below (DietBet goal for Transformer Round 4, should be reasonable, I hope!)
    My goals for December:
    Carbs: Under 20 net/day--12/3: Was out and about most of the day, got my Starbucks free rewards drink and had no idea the sugar-free mocha had 19gm carbs in it ... ended up at 30 net for the day. Oops.
    Calories: 1350/day: Came in just under.
    Logging and measuring daily--check
    Getting in exercise at least 3x/wk--1x so far this week
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    I hit my goal weight this morning. :mrgreen:
    penguin.gif
    Ok. Done being obnoxious.
    Have a great day. :heart:

    Congratulations!!!
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    I hit my goal weight this morning. :mrgreen:
    penguin.gif
    Ok. Done being obnoxious.
    Have a great day. :heart:

    That penguin is the wrong shape for you now! LOL So happy for you! Congrats!
  • glossbones
    glossbones Posts: 1,064 Member
    edited December 2015
    Starting Weight on 12/1: 142.8 lbs
    Write (+2)
    80 oz water (+2)
    No Alcohol (0, more of a guideline.)
    5,000 Steps (+1. +3 if I get over 10,000)
    Exercise (+1 for basic stuff. +2 for targeted exercise.)
    Affirmation NSV (+1)


    Tuesday, 12/1:
    (+1) Write: I didn't get far, but sitting down to do it is the key! (Worth total of 2)
    (+2) 128/80 oz water
    (0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
    (0) 4,263/5,000 Steps (fitbit charged in the evening but not enough for 737 steps)
    (+1) Exercise - Parked far away IN THE BITTER COLD RAIN. YEAH!!
    (+1) Affirmation NSV: While everyone else was enjoying the caramel apple mug cakes I made them for dessert last night, I enjoyed my coffee and didn't stress about it. My husband MADE me take a bite because he wanted me to taste how good they were, but it didn't make me want more!
    5 of a possible 11

    Wednesday, 12/2:
    (+2) Write: Check!
    (+2) 148/80 oz water
    (0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
    (0) 2,359/5,000 Steps
    (+1) Exercise - Parked far away, foundation training
    (+1) Affirmation NSV: I am starting to look at my legs as thin, which I never thought I'd do. I'm not sure I want to see a photo of them just yet but when I look down I can definitely see a difference!
    5 of a possible 11

    Thursday, 12/3:
    (0) Write: :(
    (+2) 143/80 oz water
    (0) No Alcohol: didn't have any
    (+1) 5,501/5,000 Steps
    (+1) Exercise - Parked far away
    (+1) Affirmation NSV: Went to the movie theater and didn't even LOOK at the concession stand.
    5 of a possible 11

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    Last recorded weight: 141.4 lbs, Dec 4
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    December Basics Challenge:
    Wednesday, Dec. 2
    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.8 (scale dipped today but I am a bit dehydrated)
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Wednesday was 25g.
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. calories were around 1600 = fine
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. That's today
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days. N/A
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. Taking a rest day instead of YogaX. My joints need it.

    Thursday, Dec. 3
    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.6
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Thursday's main carb was some avocado. I hit about 12g. This was supposed to be a fat fast day but I got hungry...
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. calories were around 1000 since I started out fat fasting but then got hungry
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. Oops. LOL
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days.
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. P90X Legs today
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,429 Member
    December Basics Challenge

    SW: 159.2 (11/02/15)
    CW: 157 (11/24/15)
    GW: 155 (by 1/01/16)

    December Goals:

    Try a few new low carb recipes this month
    Walk 210 miles this month to achieve my yearly goal of 1,500 miles
    At or under 40 net carbs per day
    Daily Yoga challenge for December; whether it's 5 minutes or 1 hour, I will do yoga everyday!

    December 1 - good day: Wise food choices, 5 miles walking + yoga!!
    December 2 - a repeat of yesterday except 6 miles walked and yoga!!
    December 3 - As above + 4 miles walked and yoga!! tree5.gif

  • slimzandra
    slimzandra Posts: 955 Member
    Thursday Summary 12.3

    SW 11.30.15 148.2
    CW 148.6
    GW 144 (1.1.2016)

    Water: OK.
    Logged Food: yes
    Exercise as Planned?: No
    At or Under Carb Level: 38g
    At or Under Calorie Limit: Yes
    Planned Day Ahead: No.

    Things running a bit amuck this week. I haven't as organized as I'd like. Looking forward to the weekend where I can regroup, exercise, and get my shopping and cooking back under control.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Thurs, 12/3:
    Water: 120/120oz check.jpg
    Electrolytes Good: check.jpg
    Logged Food: check.jpg
    Exercise as Planned?: Strength:Lower body and Abs check.jpg
    At or Under Carb Level: 40/50g total check.jpg
    At or Under Calorie Limit: Yes! Maintenance day check.jpg
    Planned Day Ahead: Yes! check.jpg
    7/7


    Weekly Trees of Christmas Awesomeness Collected:
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  • Jujuu99
    Jujuu99 Posts: 7 Member
    I started the week at 276
    I fasted day one and exercised (treadmill and weights)
    < 1000 cals a day
    < 20 carbs a day
    > gal of ice water a day
    Lost 14 lbs. Happy but torched struggled through workout. What LC food / supplements should I take to keep energy up ? Also feel like I could cramp up any second while running I'm sure because of all the water.

    Goal: 250 by Christmas. Start Whole30 January. Maintenance weight of 225.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Jujuu99 wrote: »
    I started the week at 276
    I fasted day one and exercised (treadmill and weights)
    < 1000 cals a day
    < 20 carbs a day
    > gal of ice water a day
    Lost 14 lbs. Happy but torched struggled through workout. What LC food / supplements should I take to keep energy up ? Also feel like I could cramp up any second while running I'm sure because of all the water.

    Goal: 250 by Christmas. Start Whole30 January. Maintenance weight of 225.

    It's going to take a bit for you to exercise at your previous level. Your body is transitioning fuel sources. Meanwhile, make sure you are getting 3,000-5,000mg of sodium, 300mg of magnesium, and as much potassium as you can. Getting these naturally from your food is ideal, but mag and potassium are hard to get without supplementation. I got potassium salt and use it in my food and in keto-gatorade I make myself out fo Mio, salt, and Nu-Salt (potassium salt.) Potassium pill supplements are a joke and you rarely get much more than a pittance dose. If you keep up your electrolyte level by getting enough sodium and magnesium and trying to get your potassium up, there will be no crampy feeling. The lower carb you are, and the more water you drink, the more you need those electrolytes. This is VERY important. As you further adapt, you'll be able to get by on a tad less sodium, but right now, get that sodium chloride on.

    Also, you might be tired during workouts because of your calorie level. Too few calories will cause fatigue and your workouts will suffer even more. I'm a 5'10", 150lb female and I eat no less than 1500cals per day when I'm trying to lose while working out. You need to fuel your body enough to work for you. Use a keto calc (google it), put in your stats, and don't eat less than a 20% deficit.

    HTH. :smile:
  • Jujuu99
    Jujuu99 Posts: 7 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    Jujuu99 wrote: »
    I started the week at 276
    I fasted day one and exercised (treadmill and weights)
    < 1000 cals a day
    < 20 carbs a day
    > gal of ice water a day
    Lost 14 lbs. Happy but torched struggled through workout. What LC food / supplements should I take to keep energy up ? Also feel like I could cramp up any second while running I'm sure because of all the water.

    Goal: 250 by Christmas. Start Whole30 January. Maintenance weight of 225.

    It's going to take a bit for you to exercise at your previous level. Your body is transitioning fuel sources. Meanwhile, make sure you are getting 3,000-5,000mg of sodium, 300mg of magnesium, and as much potassium as you can. Getting these naturally from your food is ideal, but mag and potassium are hard to get without supplementation. I got potassium salt and use it in my food and in keto-gatorade I make myself out fo Mio, salt, and Nu-Salt (potassium salt.) Potassium pill supplements are a joke and you rarely get much more than a pittance dose. If you keep up your electrolyte level by getting enough sodium and magnesium and trying to get your potassium up, there will be no crampy feeling. The lower carb you are, and the more water you drink, the more you need those electrolytes. This is VERY important. As you further adapt, you'll be able to get by on a tad less sodium, but right now, get that sodium chloride on.

    Also, you might be tired during workouts because of your calorie level. Too few calories will cause fatigue and your workouts will suffer even more. I'm a 5'10", 150lb female and I eat no less than 1500cals per day when I'm trying to lose while working out. You need to fuel your body enough to work for you. Use a keto calc (google it), put in your stats, and don't eat less than a 20% deficit.

    HTH. :smile:

    That's what I was looking for ! Thank you. Can you give me the mio / salt ratio ?
  • Joy_n_Almonds
    Joy_n_Almonds Posts: 26 Member
    1. Stay under 50 net carbs daily
    2. Exercise 3X's per week
    3. Lose 5 lbs by Jan 2016
    4. Make sure that I log my food intake for everything and everyday!! I will get on a kick and then stop for like a week or two or longer...
    5. Drink 8 glasses of water a day
    6. Stay strong
  • Jujuu99
    Jujuu99 Posts: 7 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    Jujuu99 wrote: »
    I started the week at 276
    I fasted day one and exercised (treadmill and weights)
    < 1000 cals a day
    < 20 carbs a day
    > gal of ice water a day
    Lost 14 lbs. Happy but torched struggled through workout. What LC food / supplements should I take to keep energy up ? Also feel like I could cramp up any second while running I'm sure because of all the water.

    Goal: 250 by Christmas. Start Whole30 January. Maintenance weight of 225.

    It's going to take a bit for you to exercise at your previous level. Your body is transitioning fuel sources. Meanwhile, make sure you are getting 3,000-5,000mg of sodium, 300mg of magnesium, and as much potassium as you can. Getting these naturally from your food is ideal, but mag and potassium are hard to get without supplementation. I got potassium salt and use it in my food and in keto-gatorade I make myself out fo Mio, salt, and Nu-Salt (potassium salt.) Potassium pill supplements are a joke and you rarely get much more than a pittance dose. If you keep up your electrolyte level by getting enough sodium and magnesium and trying to get your potassium up, there will be no crampy feeling. The lower carb you are, and the more water you drink, the more you need those electrolytes. This is VERY important. As you further adapt, you'll be able to get by on a tad less sodium, but right now, get that sodium chloride on.

    Also, you might be tired during workouts because of your calorie level. Too few calories will cause fatigue and your workouts will suffer even more. I'm a 5'10", 150lb female and I eat no less than 1500cals per day when I'm trying to lose while working out. You need to fuel your body enough to work for you. Use a keto calc (google it), put in your stats, and don't eat less than a 20% deficit.

    HTH. :smile:

    Thank you and congratulations by the way.
  • jjejjtu
    jjejjtu Posts: 1,324 Member
    I am just getting back on track today after getting a little too lazy in the maintenance phase and regaining 8 pounds. I am definitely up for the challenge.

    My goals are pretty basic:
    1. Stay under 20 g. NET carbs per day
    2. Walk 12,000 steps every day
    3. Drink 64 oz. of water per day
    4. Do my aerobics video a minimum of 3 times per week
    5. Figure out what to do with my medicine ball, then do it! Every day!
    6. One fasting day per week on my miso/seaweed/lemon/cayenne soup
    7. Stay under 1200 calories a day
    8. LOG EVERY BITE OF FOOD -this is where I tend to slack a lot these days
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Jujuu99 wrote: »
    baconslave wrote: »
    Jujuu99 wrote: »
    I started the week at 276
    I fasted day one and exercised (treadmill and weights)
    < 1000 cals a day
    < 20 carbs a day
    > gal of ice water a day
    Lost 14 lbs. Happy but torched struggled through workout. What LC food / supplements should I take to keep energy up ? Also feel like I could cramp up any second while running I'm sure because of all the water.

    Goal: 250 by Christmas. Start Whole30 January. Maintenance weight of 225.

    It's going to take a bit for you to exercise at your previous level. Your body is transitioning fuel sources. Meanwhile, make sure you are getting 3,000-5,000mg of sodium, 300mg of magnesium, and as much potassium as you can. Getting these naturally from your food is ideal, but mag and potassium are hard to get without supplementation. I got potassium salt and use it in my food and in keto-gatorade I make myself out fo Mio, salt, and Nu-Salt (potassium salt.) Potassium pill supplements are a joke and you rarely get much more than a pittance dose. If you keep up your electrolyte level by getting enough sodium and magnesium and trying to get your potassium up, there will be no crampy feeling. The lower carb you are, and the more water you drink, the more you need those electrolytes. This is VERY important. As you further adapt, you'll be able to get by on a tad less sodium, but right now, get that sodium chloride on.

    Also, you might be tired during workouts because of your calorie level. Too few calories will cause fatigue and your workouts will suffer even more. I'm a 5'10", 150lb female and I eat no less than 1500cals per day when I'm trying to lose while working out. You need to fuel your body enough to work for you. Use a keto calc (google it), put in your stats, and don't eat less than a 20% deficit.

    HTH. :smile:

    That's what I was looking for ! Thank you. Can you give me the mio / salt ratio ?

    Oh this phone is being a jerk!

    I generally used a generous squirt of Mio to a 12oz -16oz glass of water, and an 1/4tsp each of salt and NuSalt. Which gives you approx 590mg of sodium amd 400mg of potassium. This is an estimate. You could do less per drink if the taste bothers you or use more Mio.

    Some use broth/ bouillon. It has twice as much salt but little to no potassium depending on which brand you use. I got tired of broth pretty quick.
  • sciencenovice
    sciencenovice Posts: 40 Member
    My first week on keto was great. I hit 19-22g of carbs per day. I didn't get the keto flu. I did get one headache but it stopped with salty eggs. I met most of my goals. I lost 4lbs though I know it's water. Here's to a new weekly goal!


    My start weight:178lbs
    Current Weight: 174lbs
    Carbs:6% or less
    Calories:1550
    Exercise:4-5times this week
    Water: 5-6 16.9oz bottles per day.
    No alcohol this week and log food every day too, I'd also like to journal 3-4 times a week.

    This week:
    Carbs:6% ✅
    Calories:1537✅
    Exercise:3 times✔️
    Water: 5-6 bottles ✅
    Not drinking and logged food everyday ✅
    Journaled 2 times✔️

    Next week meet all original goals and lose 1lb. 173lbs here I come!!
  • lexidear
    lexidear Posts: 70 Member
    edited December 2015
    SW: 72.2kg
    1st Dec: 69.7
    CW: 68.8kg (3rd Dec)
    GW: 60kg

    Goal:
    Maintain or lose weight in December
    Try some new LC recipes so I don't get bored
    Try and drink more water
    Start BBG on 14th and keep going!
  • sciencenovice
    sciencenovice Posts: 40 Member
    My first week on keto was great. I hit 19-22g of carbs per day. I didn't get the keto flu. I did get one headache but it stopped with salty eggs. I met most of my goals. I lost 4lbs though I know it's water. Here's to a new weekly goal!


    My start weight:178lbs
    Current Weight: 174lbs
    Carbs:6% or less
    Calories:1550
    Exercise:4-5times this week
    Water: 5-6 16.9oz bottles per day.
    No alcohol this week and log food every day too, I'd also like to journal 3-4 times a week.

    This week:
    Carbs:6% ✅
    Calories:1537✅
    Exercise:3 times✔️
    Water: 5-6 bottles ✅
    Not drinking and logged food everyday ✅
    Journaled 2 times✔️

    Next week meet all original goals and lose 1lb. 173lbs here I come!!
    My first week on keto was great. I hit 19-22g of carbs per day. I didn't get the keto flu. I did get one headache but it stopped with salty eggs. I met most of my goals. I lost 4lbs though I know it's water. Here's to a new weekly goal!


    Just hit my next week's goal this morning!! 172lbs this morning!! I think I'm officially in ketosis because I feel different. I can't explain it! It's like I feel full and satiated but I feel like my metabolism is going strong.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Happy to see some new challengers! :+1:
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    December Basics Challenge:
    Wednesday, Dec. 2
    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.8 (scale dipped today but I am a bit dehydrated)
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Wednesday was 25g.
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. calories were around 1600 = fine
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. That's today
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days. N/A
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. Taking a rest day instead of YogaX. My joints need it.

    Thursday, Dec. 3
    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.6
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Thursday's main carb was some avocado. I hit about 12g. This was supposed to be a fat fast day but I got hungry...
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. calories were around 1000 since I started out fat fasting but then got hungry
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. Oops. LOL
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days.
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. Thursday is a rest day.

    Friday, December 4

    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.6 same
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Carbs were about 24g
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. Hungry day. Big dinner but still hungry and I went out and bought pork rinds. Pigged out in the evening. Close to 2400 kcal total.
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. Not today.
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days. Ate first meal of lunch at 1:00pm.
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. P90X Legs and back, with Ab RipperX on Friday

  • cassandranken
    cassandranken Posts: 129 Member
    Started at 184, today I'm 181.8 I know it's water weight, but it was nice to see a drop. I know lots of people shake their heads at this, but I tend to weigh daily. Seeing the drops and rises, depending on what I eat, how much, and if I exercise or not helps me continue to make good choices.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    edited December 2015
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    December Basics Challenge:
    Wednesday, Dec. 2
    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.8 (scale dipped today but I am a bit dehydrated)
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Wednesday was 25g.
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. calories were around 1600 = fine
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. That's today
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days. N/A
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. Taking a rest day instead of YogaX. My joints need it.

    Thursday, Dec. 3
    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.6
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Thursday's main carb was some avocado. I hit about 12g. This was supposed to be a fat fast day but I got hungry...
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. calories were around 1000 since I started out fat fasting but then got hungry
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. Oops. LOL
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days.
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. Thursday is a rest day.

    Friday, December 4

    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.6 same
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Carbs were about 24g
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. Hungry day. Big dinner but still hungry and I went out and bought pork rinds. Pigged out in the evening. Close to 2400 kcal total.
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. Not today.
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days. Ate first meal of lunch at 1:00pm.
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. P90X Legs and back, with Ab RipperX on Friday


    Saturday, December 4

    Original Weight: 185-190 lbs in late June, 2015
    SW: 152.4
    CW: 150.6 same again
    GW for Dec 31: Under 150 (at least most of the time)
    Final GW: ~140lbs

    December Goals:
    • Eat below 25g of carbs on all days except possibly Dec. 9th (dinner theatre and school party), 18th (party), 24, 25, and 31(hosting a party). Carbs were just under 25g
    • If I eat over 25g of carbs in a day, it is not to exceed 35g. N/A
    • I can eat over my calories on a few days but will cut back on other days to make up for it, without going hungry. Ate a lot again. Over 2000kcal. Two days in a row is enough. Even if I am hungry tonight (defnitely not now LOL) I'll stop with a notmal dinner.
    • Do at least one fat fast (~500kcal of mainly fat) per week. Not today.
    • Use IF with BPC to eat meals/solid food (that sounds really weird...) between 2pm and 7pm on the majority of days. Ate first meal of lunch at 3:00pm. I think I left food until too late in the day
    • Complete Round 1 of P90X just before Xmas. Taking a ouple of rest days (Sat and Sun). DOMS is crazy! My glutes are so sore it hurts to sit in a chair. LOL

    We had a good day on Saturday. The basketball team I coach had a wicked game, the type where we were barely up by a couple of baskets the entire game but then the other team pulled ahead in the last 3 minutes. I called a time out at 50 odd seconds, gave them a pep talk, and they managed to tie and then win in the last 10 seconds. I almost had a heart attack. LOL Just awesome!

    And I was proud of myself too. This is community ball for 10-13 year olds, and we're all about equal floor time. I kept the same line-up in the game in those last minutes even though they were not all of our strongest players. I just told them I believed in them and knew they could do it, and they did it! A proud coaching/mom moment! :)

    And then my youngest had a really strong soccer game and they were all on task , which is a big deal for a team of 8 year old boys who are signed up for soccer because they obviously have too much energy and their parents need to focus it for a while. LOL ;)

    Oh! And we found a great deal on an Xmas tree! We're out of work now but we still love Xmas trees and usually spend a lot (too much) on thick trees. We were going to cut way back and get a shorter and more sparse tree this year but the one hubby found is so thick around that it takes up a quarter of the room and you can't even see the trunk. It's awesome, and it was only $35 ! A splurge but it will be up for a month and a half so that is less than a dollar a day. Yay!

    Saturday was just a realy nice day. :)



  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Started at 184, today I'm 181.8 I know it's water weight, but it was nice to see a drop. I know lots of people shake their heads at this, but I tend to weigh daily. Seeing the drops and rises, depending on what I eat, how much, and if I exercise or not helps me continue to make good choices.

    It's not all water. ;) You're off to a great start! :)
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    Being sick this week has kept me from the exercise I had planned for my goal this month. But, I'm improving and believe I will be back to myself by tomorrow.

    The illness turned into a three day water (though not enough) fast. I've been planning to incorporate IF, so now I know I can. Plus, I'm sure it will be optimal when I feel good while doing it. The scale rewarded me with a 3lb loss though, and I will take it. Leaves me at 190.3 (so close to the 180's!!), which is a lower weight than when I was 15 years old!! I'm sure the increases will come with rehydration, but it sure was nice to see!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Started at 184, today I'm 181.8 I know it's water weight, but it was nice to see a drop. I know lots of people shake their heads at this, but I tend to weigh daily. Seeing the drops and rises, depending on what I eat, how much, and if I exercise or not helps me continue to make good choices.

    I'm a member of the Masochistic Daily Weigher's Club. :wink:
    I can't help myself. I need to know. But I also know when my scale is drunk and to not let what it says get to me.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    We had a good day on Saturday. The basketball team I coach had a wicked game, the type where we were barely up by a couple of baskets the entire game but then the other team pulled ahead in the last 3 minutes. I called a time out at 50 odd seconds, gave them a pep talk, and they managed to tie and then win in the last 10 seconds. I almost had a heart attack. LOL Just awesome!

    And I was proud of myself too. This is community ball for 10-13 year olds, and we're all about equal floor time. I kept the same line-up in the game in those last minutes even though they were not all of our strongest players. I just told them I believed in them and knew they could do it, and they did it! A proud coaching/mom moment! :)

    And then my youngest had a really strong soccer game and they were all on task , which is a big deal for a team of 8 year old boys who are signed up for soccer because they obviously have too much energy and their parents need to focus it for a while. LOL ;)

    Oh! And we found a great deal on an Xmas tree! We're out of work now but we still love Xmas trees and usually spend a lot (too much) on thick trees. We were going to cut way back and get a shorter and more sparse tree this year but the one hubby found is so thick around that it takes up a quarter of the room and you can't even see the trunk. It's awesome, and it was only $35 ! A splurge but it will be up for a month and a half so that is less than a dollar a day. Yay!

    Saturday was just a realy nice day. :)



    Having played basketball from K through my senior year in high school, I just LOVE that. Good for you and good for them!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Fri, 12/4:
    Water: 120/120oz check.jpg
    Electrolytes Good: check.jpg
    Logged Food: check.jpg
    Exercise as Planned?: 45min walk check.jpg
    At or Under Carb Level: 28/50g total check.jpg
    At or Under Calorie Limit: Yes! Lower cal day. check.jpg
    Planned Day Ahead: Yes! check.jpg
    7/7


    Sat, 12/5:
    Water: 120/120oz check.jpg
    Electrolytes Good: check.jpg
    Logged Food: check.jpg
    Exercise as Planned?: Arms and Abs check.jpg
    At or Under Carb Level: 59/50g total. Nope damn hidden carbs in a steak and damn nuts.
    At or Under Calorie Limit: Lord ha'e mercy, no. I screwed up yesterday. I got into the nuts. But I logged it all. Over 3,000cal. It's done, and I'm moving on.
    Planned Day Ahead: Yes! Didn't stay on the plan thanks to DH taking us out but I did plan.check.jpg
    5/7

    Weekly Trees of Christmas Awesomeness Collected:
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  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    We had a good day on Saturday. The basketball team I coach had a wicked game, the type where we were barely up by a couple of baskets the entire game but then the other team pulled ahead in the last 3 minutes. I called a time out at 50 odd seconds, gave them a pep talk, and they managed to tie and then win in the last 10 seconds. I almost had a heart attack. LOL Just awesome!

    And I was proud of myself too. This is community ball for 10-13 year olds, and we're all about equal floor time. I kept the same line-up in the game in those last minutes even though they were not all of our strongest players. I just told them I believed in them and knew they could do it, and they did it! A proud coaching/mom moment! :)

    And then my youngest had a really strong soccer game and they were all on task , which is a big deal for a team of 8 year old boys who are signed up for soccer because they obviously have too much energy and their parents need to focus it for a while. LOL ;)

    Oh! And we found a great deal on an Xmas tree! We're out of work now but we still love Xmas trees and usually spend a lot (too much) on thick trees. We were going to cut way back and get a shorter and more sparse tree this year but the one hubby found is so thick around that it takes up a quarter of the room and you can't even see the trunk. It's awesome, and it was only $35 ! A splurge but it will be up for a month and a half so that is less than a dollar a day. Yay!

    Saturday was just a realy nice day. :)



    Having played basketball from K through my senior year in high school, I just LOVE that. Good for you and good for them!
    I played for years too, so I am very thankful that at least one of my boys likes the sport!

    My fitness goal was to lose enough weight to hopefully make playing bball in a rec league possible. I have arthritis in my knees and hips but I still want to play more before I end up with replacements in 10 years.

    Ah, the nuts. So good yet so bad....
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Karlottap wrote: »
    Being sick this week has kept me from the exercise I had planned for my goal this month. But, I'm improving and believe I will be back to myself by tomorrow.

    The illness turned into a three day water (though not enough) fast. I've been planning to incorporate IF, so now I know I can. Plus, I'm sure it will be optimal when I feel good while doing it. The scale rewarded me with a 3lb loss though, and I will take it. Leaves me at 190.3 (so close to the 180's!!), which is a lower weight than when I was 15 years old!! I'm sure the increases will come with rehydration, but it sure was nice to see!

    I hope you are on the mend and the 180s don't move far away again. ;)
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