I am going away with hubby for a week, just to chill out and take a break. We will be staying in one of my favourite parts of NZ which has great wineries and lots of foodie places. But never mind that!! I am still feeling super focused, and am down another 1.5 kilo this week, Yay! I would like 6 kilos gone by Christmas so if I stay on track I think this is very achievable. How is everyone else doing?

I am down 13lbs since August (I have a lot to lose!). I started in mid-August with *lower* carb... but my endocrinologist said I needed to aim lower than I was. Since doing that (mid-September), the weight has been coming off more quickly.

I wanted to be down 20lbs before the year was out, so it looks like that is achievable

Hi everyone! Name is Ginny. I fell off the wagon roughly a year ago and its scary. I have gained about 50lbs back. Ugh! Today is the day i started again and started to log my food. I want to stay under 20 carbs, work myself up to an hour 5 days a week with walking, (as i have back troubles so thats all i can do) Also learn to get more fat when i prepare my meals as i sometimes fail at doing that.

I dont want my diabetes coming back full blown that i have to take pills again (been diet controlled for 5 yrs now) Sadly my asthma as resurfaced but soon as i get some of this off it will be under control again.

I will get back to where i was a year ago!

Just checking in. I managed to lose 1.5 pounds during my daughter's visit home up till yesterday when I got glutened at a restaurant last night (I have celiac) - not a fun way to lose weight. My gut is still in knots this morning. Needless to say that I am down a total of 2 pounds for the week.

60 to go. It seems like such a huge number that I think I need to do break that number down into 10 pounds increments for motivation. Maybe a little (non food ) reward?

Stats: 50 years old, 5'4"
SW: 10/04/2016-199
CW: 10/18/2016-195
GW:135

My extended family came to dinner on Sunday night and I managed to accommodate everyone's diets and food preferences. It turns out that my sister in law is doing a variation on LCHF and has lost 45 pounds in the last year. She cycles on and off with extreme calorie restriction every other cycle. I don't think I could do what she's doing, but for the time being, we're on the same page.

@sherryrichie @FIT_Goat RE: Fathead pizza - we ended up going out for dinner on Friday to our favorite pizza place and I was so surprised that there was an individual sized crustless "pizza" skillet on the menu for low carbers. My husband is also eating low carb and, even he was super satisfied with his pizza skillet.

@coloradoartstudio I have a list of non-food rewards and am breaking down my 120 pound goal in increments. Every 10 pounds a new nail polish/lipstick...every 20 pounds a new outfit. I also have haircuts, waxing, etc.

Mine are mainly beauty related because reinforcing that I feel better about my appearance is my best way to keep going. I want to add some activities in there too though as I'm getting more energy and confidence.

@kismet1428 thank you! Yes its very hard having chronic pain, asthma and top it all off no thyroid. Its a struggle but i did this before and i can do it again! I had lost 160lbs with this woe eating before. So sadly from my lowest weight i have actually gained 70lbs. But i will happy to get down to where i was a year ago which was 50lbs less!r

@coloradoartstudio, I have the Happy Scale app on my phone, which breaks your goals down nicely into little chunks. I'm easily amused lol!!

Bah!! Yesterday I went completely off the rails. Cheese, chocolate, crisps, potato bake, icecream!!! Threw up twice and now, which is day after, I am tired, I feel like crap and my belly is aching! Honestly it was a really good lesson for me as I have been having evil thoughts recently of chocolate and icecream but after this awful result i am positive that those thoughts can now go away!! I am so back on track and even though we are on holiday I bought my keto sticks so will be checking it out tomorrow. Still feeling super focused, I know I've got this

@carom - it happens, don't beat yourself up. Your body is doing that for you. The important thing is that you are totally focused and moving forward! You are my hero!!!

@kathrout1973 - welcome aboard!! You're among friends!

Oh bugger! I forgot MFP doesn't like emojis from my iPad.

@kismet1428 - thanks and how are you tracking with your goals? I am feeling better today, like my carb hangover has 90% gone. I definitely learnt my lesson.

@kathrout1973 - welcome! Have you done zero carbs before? I think that sounds really hard, as I struggle with keeping my carbs under 20g

I would love to loose 10 pounds by Xmas. I am following pretty consistent. I don't reallly loose pounds but am loosing inches.

Hi everyone....I'm late to the party but would like to climb aboard and do my best. I am kind of a plan *kitten*. I will be keto for a few days then think wait what about THAT science and look how that person is doing. ugh. I'm pretty sure that if I stick with this I will do really well at dropping some fat. I probably have about 75 pounds to lose and I know I need to get back into the gym. I love to lift but I am working nights and find it really really really hard to get myself in the gym after work in the mornings.

@Muscles_and_lipstick I know just what you mean. I get into ketosis, then I start to look at that "science" and " wow look how Weight watchers worked for her " and next thing I know I am on a food bender

carom wrote: »

Have you done zero carbs before? I think that sounds really hard, as I struggle with keeping my carbs under 20g

kismet1428 wrote: »

I admire your ability to do ZC. I try and keep mine below 30 carbs and even then I find it difficult.

This is a common belief that's actually backwards. Many people find, once they get over the initial hump, that compliance with a zero-carb regime is easier than one where they are allowed 20-30 grams a day. For some of us, a little bit is far too much and just causes us to want more. It also retrains your body to stop craving anything sweet or carby. You relearn what food is and what it isn't.

I stick to zero carb because I am worse at self-control than many people who stick at 20 grams a day. Eating that much will just cause me to crave more carbs than I can eat.

Checking in this morning and pleasantly surprised that I lost 1 pound last week (even though it was incredibly stressful) - I fell off the rails exercise wise last week and had a few more drinks than I intended celebrating a family member's birthday. I stuck to the right food choices, but went over my calories over the weekend.

Current stats:
50 years old, 5'4"
SW: 10/04/2016-199
CW: 10/24/2016-194
GW:135

That said, I have what I consider some NSVs -

1. I just ended week 3 of this WOE and finally, I'm not ravenous - most of my food cravings are under control. I'm finding that this is fairly easy to stick to and I still feel like I'm cheating eating so much fat.
2. I am starting to have incredible energy and no longer experience my 2pm slump in the afternoon most days.
3. I think my thyroid meds need to be reduced - I feel over medicated. I see my endocrinologist on Oct. 31 and will find out what my labs indicate. I think it's separate from my new found energy - though it could be related.

Slow and steady...On to week 4!