JUMP IN June 2017: Week 2 (6/8-6/14)
baconslave
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Inevitable repeat of blurb 
baconslave wrote: »New month knocking on the door, new challenge.
This month's theme comes to you courtesy of @kfat1JUMP IN June....a motivational challenge? Jump on in, feet first, full steam ahead, make a plan and jump right into it with all your determination, no excuses, just get it done! Make weekly goals,challenges and just jump in and do it! By the end of June, look back at your challenges and see which ones you JUMPED IN and GOT DONE!
Excellent idea!
The challenge starts tomorrow. So go ahead and post your goals, whether it be nailing down plan basics, increasing your fitness, or adopting healthy habits. A few of you suggested a jumping jack challenge for yourselves. Anything is fair game as long as it's in pursuit of your health or fitness.
Jump on in!
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Took me a bit. My latptop battery won't recognize the charger, won't charge at all while I'm using it, and only occasionally charges while the computer is hibernating...dumbness. I'll probably have to hand it off to the compu-genius hubby later.
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I'm jumping into the final month of P90X3, which is usually where I loose steam and quit, so my biggest goal for June is to FINISH!
Status - I've been getting the strength workouts, but slacking a bit on the others - once ballet recital is done this weekend I'm going to start being fierce about getting them ALL!!!4 -
Found I was at purple on the ketostix yesterday....was not expecting that at all, but I am thrilled. Might be settling in for a good roll. Feels like it's time.
Relost 2.2 lbs in the past couple days. Waterweight, of course, but I am not feeling cravings as I usually do intitially. I think my body has adapted somewhat over the two years I've been doing (and sometimes not successfully doing) keto, because I really don't feel as if I've been as on target as I planned to be this go round.
Feels encouraging, and is always interesting to notice how my body reacts and changes as I keep going forward.
So the June "jump back to keto" challenge is successfully in progress, and my goal for this week is to keep it that way.
Hope to be wearing my smaller size clothes by mid July at least.
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My goal is to stay in nutritional ketosis range so I will still be slightly below my original goal weight on my birthday 7/2. I use a breathanalyzer, so that means .05 or higher through out the day. I do at least two tests a day.
6/9 .09
Hope everyone is progressing well. Summer is just around the corner, yea!
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Trying to stick to my carb goals and get in my planned workouts. Did well when traveling although I gave up on trying to log it.2
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So far I'm keeping up with my 3x week 30 Day Shred goal. Still a lot of weight to lose but pleased to be spending this summer 10 pounds lighter than I was last summer.3
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16k steps today!5
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My last 2 days have been a bust with any sort of exercise. Too much work and the same will continue tomorrow. Today was trusses, piers and girders. Tomorrow is water, mold and mice.
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6/8 I did my Kettlebell workout this morning. Took a 2.5 mile walk. Carbs and calories were good.2
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Today marks the completion of one full week of near-daily workouts. Overall, it's going well, though my back is not happy today, making this really where the rubber meets the road.
Today's lower body day, which has thus far meant lunges and squats. I got a few sets of lunges in, but not as many squats as previous sessions, because of my back. So, it looks like it's going to be calf and leg raises in the mix today.
I haven't weighed myself yet today, though the scale's been pretty stable, which I expect, given the new workout routine and accompanying inflammation on top of the natural repair process. The scale's behavior has hinted at being on the verge of dropping (due to it's sensitivity), which is promising, though I don't expect it to actually happen for a little while yet.4 -
New kid on the block, hope to catch up with all of you5
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The good news is I'm down 4 pounds since June 1st. The bad news is I'm sure it is just water. I was really water logged, but I will take it. This should be a good weekend. Keeping at it.
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Failing my June goals miserably. I've been putting in lots of overtime at work leaving me no time for anything else. I have to go out of town for work next week and am packing workout clothes to at least hit the elliptical at the hotel each morning.
My first big off the wagon moment in about a year was this week. My son's birthday-had cake batter, sugared whipped cream filling, chocolate frosting all while making the cake. Then had a slice of cake with ice cream after dinner that night. UGH! My body is trying to tell me I'm hungry when I'm not the rest of this week as a result.3 -
tishsmith101 wrote: »My son's birthday-had cake batter, sugared whipped cream filling, chocolate frosting all while making the cake. Then had a slice of cake with ice cream after dinner that night. UGH! My body is trying to tell me I'm hungry when I'm not the rest of this week as a result.
Arg. Been there. Old habits have this way of raising their ugly head. It is what you do consistently that matters. 51 out of 52 weeks is pretty darn good! Good you've moved on.1 -
Aqua aerobics and Tai Chi this week -- yea!macchiatto wrote: »16k steps today!
I'm impressed! I'm lucky if I can get in 8K.
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Still motivated. Still keto. Still seeing downward moves on the scale.
Feeling psyched about it all. Feel like I have time to get the job done right. (Down to goal weight by Sept 11)
Feel about 85-90% over my ex, so the summer is looking to be a good one. I'm making sure to fill it up with friends, music, and fun.8 -
I was able to do my StrongLifts and kettle bell workout today walked around outside with my dog for a couple of hours. We are going to go to the burger war Youth fundraiser tonight. Already documented all the meat, cheese and bacon that I plan on eating! Looking forward to it fantastic evening! Hope everyone has a great day!3
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Still keeping up with my exercises. Fell in love with a new cheese today. Beemster Classic 18-month Gouda……yuuummm.1
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I did another blow test for ketones. I had completed over 10k steps, broke my fast with eggs benedict /wo English muffin and hash browns, had lunch, a naked Wagyu burger with side salad and I was at 1.0, higher than when I got up this AM. I am pretty darned happy to eat like this and stay in a good level of ketosis. 1
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6/8: rest
6/9: trail run with hiking intervals. Fell and landed on my face within literally the first minute of the run. Proud of myself for not quitting...lol4 -
So a co-workers sister is a personal trainer so I figured talk to her and get some help getting a weight program put together. She did them for free! Three routines that don't take up anymore time than I'm used to with the treadmill. It's given me a lot more direction.
6/8 - body weight (arms)
6/9 - W3D2 Zombies, RUN! C25K3 -
Been working at this keto thing for a little over a week now. A little background, I signed up for a Gran Fondo this September (the biking version of a marathon) and realized I'm a little too fat to be much of a serious cyclist, that I'm going to need to cut weight to show any real improvement. Down from my heaviest around 225-230 to around 211 now I think. Can't wait to be under 200lbs again, it's been a few years. My sticks are finally showing a darkish pink color so that's a good sign. Tracked my macros for the first time today and they were right where I wanted them. (Probably a little protein heavy for pure Keto, but I am breaking down and repairing muscle fairly often so I thought it made sense to do that something like 60-35-5 on the macro board is what I'm shooting for.)
Went on a bike ride yesterday for 80 miles and 5700 ft of elevation gain, my longest ride to date and my highest total climb. It amazes me that I can do that without a constant intake of carbs. One of the hardest earlier climbs of the day was done in a fasted state. I've been sleeping better and my brain feels more focused. The constant thirst and peeing is a bit annoying and I miss the hell out of beer and ice cream, but this diet seems to be a pretty good fit for me. A glass of red wine or a scotch on ice keeps my sanity and I haven't felt the need to over do it with alcohol (This was a bigger problem for me when I was just ate whatever)
Anyways, this is my first post to the group. It's been encouraging reading about everyone else. I'm from a really small town so the internet is pretty much my only option to talk or hear from others on subjects like this7 -
I'm feeling so upbeat about all the changes I've put in place in May! So starting on May 18th gym first thing in the morning, 15000 steps on Fitbit, logging every single bite (often before I eat to make sure they fit my macros/calorie goals), keeping Keto, and cold showers after gym sessions in the morning (trying to get more energetic/ stimulate skin - too much cellulite).
I just feel I can do this for life!
And 5 pounds down since June 1st. 13 down from May 1st!!! Thought this wouldn't happen to me. I've always struggled with emotional eating, binge eating and other mental health issues. This last three weeks just feel great! May God keep helping me. Thanks to everyone who's sharing their experiences too.3 -
johnmcgee88 wrote: »Been working at this keto thing for a little over a week now. A little background, I signed up for a Gran Fondo this September (the biking version of a marathon) and realized I'm a little too fat to be much of a serious cyclist, that I'm going to need to cut weight to show any real improvement. Down from my heaviest around 225-230 to around 211 now I think. Can't wait to be under 200lbs again, it's been a few years. My sticks are finally showing a darkish pink color so that's a good sign. Tracked my macros for the first time today and they were right where I wanted them. (Probably a little protein heavy for pure Keto, but I am breaking down and repairing muscle fairly often so I thought it made sense to do that something like 60-35-5 on the macro board is what I'm shooting for.)
Went on a bike ride yesterday for 80 miles and 5700 ft of elevation gain, my longest ride to date and my highest total climb. It amazes me that I can do that without a constant intake of carbs. One of the hardest earlier climbs of the day was done in a fasted state. I've been sleeping better and my brain feels more focused. The constant thirst and peeing is a bit annoying and I miss the hell out of beer and ice cream, but this diet seems to be a pretty good fit for me. A glass of red wine or a scotch on ice keeps my sanity and I haven't felt the need to over do it with alcohol (This was a bigger problem for me when I was just ate whatever)
Anyways, this is my first post to the group. It's been encouraging reading about everyone else. I'm from a really small town so the internet is pretty much my only option to talk or hear from others on subjects like this
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My life is so Crazytown...
6/8: Wedding Cardio Jam and Murder Your Abs Express Abs (Amy's June calendar btw from last week)
6/9: Kettlebell Shred and an hour yard stomp that turned into 85 min since I got to chase a rotten-face midget-goat who got out.
I reported a loss (finally) of .6lb. Today I gained 1lb back. I'm not weighing again until next Friday or the scale gunna be BROKE!
My goal this weekend is to log all weekend. So I'm fat-fasting this morning with a cup of Kevlar Coffee and don't intend to eat until supper, so I can make sure my calories stay down. And I'm also not imbibing in adult beverages. That should help, too. Hopefully the hanger will not result in blood.1 -
I've been keeping up with the indoor cycling on weekday mornings, but on weekends when the weather is good, I'm heading out and trying to increase my endurance and range. This morning I set a new personal best, 36km in 2 hours.
I'm also trying to build up my confidence so I'm not as scared sharing the road with cars. The bike paths are nice but to actually get anywhere you have to take tha road.
Edit: sorry that image came out way bigger than I thought it would!
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My goals for this month are to run 100 miles, do at least 4 exercise sessions a week and try to keep to around 50g of carbs per day.5
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Good keto day, just tested purple ketostix.
A little worried about being home alone on Sat night as it tends to be a set up for lonely type binges...but I'm prepared to go to bed before I go to the fridge.
This time, I'm doing it for real. Weight did not go down today, but my trend statistic did by 1/10 of a pound...and that's good enough for me! Really like that trend feature.
Wish me strength tonite, pals!!!3 -
6/10 another feeding day for me. Blew .09 in AM and PM. pretty happy about that.
I am back into a fast, 72hrs. started tonight at 6:30 PM MT.
So far I am not back sliding, I should be able to complete my goal of being below my goal weight on my upcoming birthday in July.5
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