August LC Basics Boot Camp 2017: Week 1 (8/1-8/7)
baconslave
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Welcome to the August LC Basics Boot Camp!
One key thing that I have learned in my journey is this:
Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success
Consistently nailing the basics is so important. And consistency creates good habits, routines, and gives you momentum that will carry you through hard times or disruptions to your normal schedule. Forget motivation. Motivation is a fickle thing. Discipline carries you through when motivation fails you.
So what are the basics?
Well, hitting your carb goal, obviously, right? There are other very important basics we need to lock in: staying hydrated, keeping electrolytes up, logging consistently (if you're a logger), exercise (if that's one of your goals), hitting your macros, staying away from trigger foods and other things you know set you back...
You can report your progress to your goal, whether it be ultra-obsessive daily hitting your low-carb plan basics, or working on a fitness goal, or even nailing down other good habits in your life. And if you have problems or need advice, you'll find that here.
Each week there will be a thread to collect your progress that week and to interact with other challengers.
I'll keep links to the weekly threads at the bottom of the stickied post should the thread get buried. 2 clicks, to this post and the Weekly link, will get you back to it.
So go ahead and post your goals in this Thread.
My daily post would look something like this.
Wed 8/1:
Logged:
Water:
Electrolytes:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
Exercise: HIIT
Prelogged next day:
No booze!:
8/8
But this is your show. So focus on your basics.
Make this month count! Tear it up!
One key thing that I have learned in my journey is this:
Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success
Consistently nailing the basics is so important. And consistency creates good habits, routines, and gives you momentum that will carry you through hard times or disruptions to your normal schedule. Forget motivation. Motivation is a fickle thing. Discipline carries you through when motivation fails you.
So what are the basics?
Well, hitting your carb goal, obviously, right? There are other very important basics we need to lock in: staying hydrated, keeping electrolytes up, logging consistently (if you're a logger), exercise (if that's one of your goals), hitting your macros, staying away from trigger foods and other things you know set you back...
You can report your progress to your goal, whether it be ultra-obsessive daily hitting your low-carb plan basics, or working on a fitness goal, or even nailing down other good habits in your life. And if you have problems or need advice, you'll find that here.
Each week there will be a thread to collect your progress that week and to interact with other challengers.
I'll keep links to the weekly threads at the bottom of the stickied post should the thread get buried. 2 clicks, to this post and the Weekly link, will get you back to it.
So go ahead and post your goals in this Thread.
My daily post would look something like this.
Wed 8/1:
Logged:
Water:
Electrolytes:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
Exercise: HIIT
Prelogged next day:
No booze!:
8/8
But this is your show. So focus on your basics.
Make this month count! Tear it up!
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Oh this is a good one for me!
My goals:
Wed 8/1
Logged:
Water:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
Exercise:
No booze!:
6/6 would bang5 -
Excellent post
my goals
ZC every day
Log everything
2l water every day
15 min walk per day
No alcohol
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The name of this thread is great!!1
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My Goals
Logged:
Water:
Electrolytes:
Calorie Goal:
Exercise 4x/week:
Limit alcohol to once a week:
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I know I've said this like a million times over the past 3 months...but I need to get strict and back in the saddle. Especially after July and tackling so many issues with my family. Both my folks battling life threatening ailments with no "cure". (one entering the final stages of COPD, the other diagnosed with Black Lung), brother in law fell from a ladder at work and broke both his legs, uncle committed suicide...all within like 2 weeks of each other.
How do you find the ability to stay on track and focused during the harder times of life? I gained weight due to feeding my face...I obviously need to find an alternative method of coping. Especially since I was doing so well and feeling so good.
Anywhoo...I like this daily accountability. Hopefully it's the kick in the pants I need to keep my head in the game. Here's what my basics will be
Tue 8/1:
Logged:
Water:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
Weekly Meal Plan:
Walking/Bike Goal:
Butt Challenge Goal:
(here's the link from 2016, but 2017 seems very similar...https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/a-workout-challenge-from-buttsfeed?utm_term=.gwpoaA9XK#.ebBnNWDBw)
7/7
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Logged food
Macros
Water 1 gallon
Track blood glucose
Just starting lc, mod protein, hf today
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wsherry908 wrote: »Logged food
Macros
Water 1 gallon
Track blood glucose
Just starting lc, mod protein, hf today
WELCOME! Remember you don't have to worry about drinking a lot of water, but if you just happen to want to drink that much, then please make sure that one of your "goals" is to keep your Sodium intake up.1 -
Great idea, my goals for August:
Wed 8/1:
Logged:
Electrolytes:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
Exercise:
Prelogged next day:
6/6
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I definitely need an energy reboot. So for August I will focus on:
Under 50 carbs
Electrolytes
Getting back into regular exercise
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@nikoba I'm sorry you are going through such a hard time. That is certainly a lot to deal with.
Maybe just remind yourself that you feel best on the diet and feeling your best physically can help you emotionally and to have energy for those around you.@nikoba it is so hard to stay on track when one is dealing with several major issues like you are right now. I admire your desire to get on track in spite of all the issues you have going on. Hang in there and just don't give up on yourself.
I second this. That is just so much to take.
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Love it!
My daily goals:
Tuesday 8/1
Logged:
Water:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
Exercise:
No booze!:
Pre-logged:
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I'm in too.
August goals
1. Log daily
2. Drink more water
3. Exercise 5/week3 -
I need this after a week away. While I managed to lose a pound, I didn't stay on plan.
Log:
Under or at calorie max:
Under or at carb max:
45 min. exercise, 6 days/wk:
Pre-log next day:
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Always happy to welcome a new member. This is a great LCHF forum.
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I like this!
I'm at maintenance and focusing on recomping now, so I am playing around some with macros and carb intake timing. Debating what my goals should be:
Weighed in:
Electrolytes:
Calorie Goal:
Protein Goal:
Exercise: (Strength 3x/wk is the big one; cardio at least 2x/wk would be great, too)
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Sweet... just what I need
Mini-goals:
1. Exercise every day
2. Return to logging (I've been doing well, but need to 'check myself' again
)
3. Expand recipe collection (need to have a "game plan" for the coming holidays
)
4. Weigh once weekly- on Friday2 -
I'm in too. This is great timing as I pushed reset yesterday.
Week 1 goals
1. Test Blood Sugar every AM
2. Don't eat bread, rice, beans, sweets
3. Ride my bike at least 2X - will be 2X more times than last week!3 -
Today's the day, recruits! Get yo' hineys to work.
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August is definitely my month to get back on track!
Week 1:
Track Food/Follow Macros
Exercise 4 Days (+100 pushups/day challenge)
No Alcohol
No Eating Out
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Hey! Awesome group.
New member here (well, new to posting, been lurking in the shadows and off and on MFP)
Today:
Calorie Goal:
Carb Goal:
(that's been my tricky combo in the past, great on keeping it low carb but piling on the calories so not much weight down - working on balancing that out!)
Exercise Goal:
(Evening swim -laps- at the local YMCA - just gotta get my butt in gear and get there)
Honest Tracking:
Water Goal:
We GOT this, my friends.
Have a fantastic day!
"Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination" William Longgood4 -
01/08/17
Goals achieved 4/5
ZC every day - Yep
Log everything - done
2l water every day - achieved 1.5litres
15 min walk per day - managed 30 mins
No alcohol - done3 -
Aug wk1 & wk 2:
sleep in bed by 10:30p & end of day practice
water 88oz/daily & start of day practice
mineral salt & multi vit-min/daily
IF 20:4
netcarbs 25g, fats 60% ttl g, fiber 15g min
no chips (my current weakness)
FitBit 12K steps, 18floors, 90 active min/daily
HIIT 20 min/daily
increase free weights up 2lbs
--> aim to loose 4lbs & 3inches
Aug wk3 & wk4: vacation (change netcarbs up 35-45g, IF down to 16:8, HIIT replaced by swimming & biking & kayaking, no chips) --> aim to loose 2lbs & 1.5"
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New to the group - playing with LC for a few months but seem to get derailed when life throws a curve ball! Excited to work on goals for August. I need to refocus!
August Week 1 goals
Log ALL daily (as @misspamyla said, honest tracking)
Stay within macros
Water intake
Exercise - kickboxing x2 and HIIT x 2
No late evening snacking
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I'm in my "I don't have to like it, I just have to do it" mode.
Done.
3 mile walk to the grocery store.6 -
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While I really need the focus of a challenge, I'm just back to logging today after a two month project at work that ate up my time and energy. I will tune in to what everyone is doing the first week, then set myself some goals next week after I've gotten back in the swing.
This however, is what got me through the last two months without gaining or slipping back into bad habits.
===> "One key thing that I have learned in my journey is this:Consistency + Persistence + Time = Success"
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New to the group. I've lost 50 lbs, but have 50 lbs to go. I have maintained for two months and I'm ready for the second half of my journey.
Goals:
1. Log everything
2. Water intake 96 ounces/day
3. Exercise 5 times a week
4. Enjoy my progress and celebrate the small victories.6 -
So August 1st is my day one and I am a little nervous but totally determined. This week is just going to be about starting habits.
1) Drink enough water
2) Take multivitamin
3) Under 25g of net carbs
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