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November Challenge

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  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    unrulygurl wrote: »
    Week one done and I had a good start. Now the hard part begins when the pound loss isn't as dramatic.


    11/5 266 lbs
    11/12 259 lbs
    11/19
    11/26

    nice start though!!
  • choolou
    choolou Posts: 14 Member
    10/29 - 171
    11/05 - 168.8
    11/12 - 168.6
    11/19 -
    11/26 -

    I think this has something to do with reintroducing vodka....I guess I’ll cut that out again.
  • NikkiJRM
    NikkiJRM Posts: 328 Member
    10/29 211.8
    11/05 210.6
    11/12 207.8

    I'll take it! I'm one of those crazy people who like to weigh every other day. On Thursday, I weighed 207. I ate pizza on Friday. Mainly just the toppings, but I know I had some crust too. It was so good! My bg shot up to 140 mg/dl Saturday morning and I weighed 208. I learned my lesson! At least it's going back down. And my bg was 111 mg/dl this morning. So its all good!

    Well done! I'm worse about weighing, I do night AND morning, every day!! That Onederland is getting closer! I'm about to post my weight now mmmmmm!! >:)

    Sooooooooo, as far as scale crazy goes...there are 3 of them in my house...One upstairs in the bathroom (never use), and in my craft/workout room there's the one I allow other members of the family to use that me and Mr. Nikki use to compare, and the super secret hidden one I keep in a drawer. That's the one I use everyday because it syncs with MFP & FitBit and does body analysis.
  • NikkiJRM
    NikkiJRM Posts: 328 Member
    10/31: 221.4
    11/05: 218.3
    11/12: 217.0
    11/19:
    11/26:

    I was at a social gathering last night. I managed to keep everything I ate within my limits, was able to indulge in chocolate covered strawberries, and they were amazing!! This weekend has been a bit emotional for me, and I did't sleep well this week at all. Goal this week: 7.5hrs of sleep a night!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    NikkiJRM wrote: »
    Sooooooooo, as far as scale crazy goes...there are 3 of them in my house...One upstairs in the bathroom (never use), and in my craft/workout room there's the one I allow other members of the family to use that me and Mr. Nikki use to compare, and the super secret hidden one I keep in a drawer. That's the one I use everyday because it syncs with MFP & FitBit and does body analysis.

    Amazing, worse than me re scales, I like you a lot!!
    Also great weight loss, hope you feel better this week and get plenty sleep!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    choolou wrote: »
    10/29 - 171
    11/05 - 168.8
    11/12 - 168.6
    11/19 -
    11/26 -

    I think this has something to do with reintroducing vodka....I guess I’ll cut that out again.

    Not a gain though!!
  • valleygirl74
    valleygirl74 Posts: 159 Member
    I've been traveling but didn't take the scale. I should have because it inspires me to some degree. At least there was some loss. It's time to really get my act together! Don't I say that every week? Doh.

    10/29 214.6

    11/05 215.3
    11/12 213.7
    11/19
    11/26
  • valleygirl74
    valleygirl74 Posts: 159 Member
    China - you did very well for 2 weeks of touring around. It is very difficult to stay off the carbs without your kitchen. Also, always so many wonderful goodies in new and different places. Brava!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    I've been traveling but didn't take the scale. I should have because it inspires me to some degree. At least there was some loss. It's time to really get my act together! Don't I say that every week? Doh.

    10/29 214.6

    11/05 215.3
    11/12 213.7

    Thanks for the kind words and you've done well; traveling and loosing weight!
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    October 31: 258.0
    11/05: 254.6
    11/12: 252.6
    11/19:
    11/26:
    November 30:
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    October 31: 258.0
    11/05: 254.6
    11/12: 252.6
    :

    excellent work!! 2 whole pounds, the next decade is getting closer :)
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    excellent work!! 2 whole pounds, the next decade is getting closer :)

    Thanks! I Was surprised, the scale was not reflecting much yesterday.

    My goal of getting below 250 is so close I can taste it! (Thank goodness it's low carb :wink: )... I'm actually considering getting off my butt this week and moving more, to help things along. I already asked my partner to go for a walk today, and am mulling over the concept of finally getting a gym pass.

    Keto is so interesting, my body weighs 252 but I'm wearing clothes and sizes from when I was last 200-210ish. My body feels smaller than 252. I never did take measurements, I wish I had!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    I don't measure either but maybe we all should, I also don't take 'selfies' and admire those brave enough to do so! Maybe I'll measure tomorrow........ :s
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    I have a before pic, actually it was what finally inspired me to lose weight. I felt like I looked good that day, and then when I saw the pic, I was completely crushed. Like super surprised at my weight.

    I'm waiting for my 6 month keto-versary to take a comparison photo. So that'll be comin y'alls way, December 17th :) (I could do 5 month, Nov 17th... we'll see :tongue: )
  • NikkiJRM
    NikkiJRM Posts: 328 Member
    @River_Goddess that's exactly what prompted me to make a change. I saw a picture of myself with a volunteer group. What was an otherwise amazing day was ruined by seeing myself looking like the blueberry kid from Charlie & the chocolate factory.
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    Oh man, it really sucks, hey?? Reality check!!
    Good fuel for change. Look at us now, totally rockin it ♡
  • tonya7151
    tonya7151 Posts: 4 Member
    tonya7151 wrote: »
    tonya7151 wrote: »
    10/15 - 189
    10/22 - 183
    10/29 - 178
    11/05 - 176.6
    11/12 - 176
    11/19 -
    11/26 -
    Hello! Glad to be here! I'm so ready for a challenge to keep me on track through the holidays! #keto

    11/5 - i ate out twice over the weekend...yikes! On the border...ultimate fajitas(no chips or tortilla) and Logans road house....steak cobb salad (no bread or croutons).
    I need to stop eating out!!! Overall I'm still pleased with my healthy choices! I'm going to ROCK KETO this upcoming week!! Let's do this ladies!!


    11/12- not much of a loss but no gain! Here's to a better week! Good luck ladies!!
  • trillionblue
    trillionblue Posts: 44 Member
    Hi!

    I need some motivation and these challenges were great the last time I needed to shift some weight. Let's hope it works again :smile:

    10/31- 159lbs (72.2kgs)
    11/7- 158.5lbs (71.9kgs)
    11/14- 157.9 (71.6kgs)
    11/21
    11/28

    I need to be more disciplined at the weekend. I always weigh more on a Monday compared to a Friday. Discipline!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    Hi!
    10/31- 159lbs (72.2kgs)
    11/7- 158.5lbs (71.9kgs)
    11/14- 157.9 (71.6kgs)
    11/21
    11/28

    I need to be more disciplined at the weekend. I always weigh more on a Monday compared to a Friday. Discipline!

    It's still down though! o:)
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    tonya7151 wrote: »
    tonya7151 wrote: »
    tonya7151 wrote: »
    10/15 - 189
    10/22 - 183
    10/29 - 178
    11/05 - 176.6
    11/12 - 176
    11/19 -
    11/26 -
    Hello! Glad to be here! I'm so ready for a challenge to keep me on track through the holidays! #keto

    11/5 - i ate out twice over the weekend...yikes! On the border...ultimate fajitas(no chips or tortilla) and Logans road house....steak cobb salad (no bread or croutons).
    I need to stop eating out!!! Overall I'm still pleased with my healthy choices! I'm going to ROCK KETO this upcoming week!! Let's do this ladies!!


    11/12- not much of a loss but no gain! Here's to a better week! Good luck ladies!!

    It's still a loss though and in my book, no gain is viewed as a loss!! :)
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    edited November 2017
    Oh man, it really sucks, hey?? Reality check!!
    Good fuel for change. Look at us now, totally rockin it ♡

    we are amazing and let no one, especially us, forget it!! (this applies to the whole group obvs!!) <3B)
  • mranlett
    mranlett Posts: 56 Member
    mranlett wrote: »
    KnitOrMiss wrote: »
    mranlett wrote: »
    I'm in too! I need some help getting off this weight loss plateau I've been stuck on for months now... I've been bouncing up and down the same 4 pounds (between 181 and 178) since early August. :(


    10/29 179.8


    11/05 177.6


    11/12 177.2 <-- lowest recording in YEARS!!! Maybe I broke through the plateau!?!!


    11/19


    11/26


    Updated (and consolidated my conversation about my weight loss plateau)
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    @mranlett
    11/12 177.2 <-- lowest recording in YEARS!!! Maybe I broke through the plateau!?!!

    Well done! Now within sight........176.9!!! B)
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    edited November 2017
    HaideeJo13 wrote: »
    Feeling really good today :sunglasses:

    I don't think I will have much of a loss this week, but I'm okay with that. I usually peek on Saturday and whatever the scale says is a good indication of the direction things are headed. So far I'm only down .2 this week, so I don't expect any big movement on the scale between now and official weigh in. I'm not concerned, I've had a good run these past few weeks :lol: BUT, I feel really good in my body, and my clothes are fitting nice... and my sense of overall well being is up so... I'll take it :smile:

    I am not going to have much of a loss this week either. Maybe a pound or two. I was a little discouraged at first. But I feel really good. All my clothes feel good. I can get ready to go out and about for my day without dreading finding clothes to squeeze into. It feels good and that's all that really matters. I still have note cheated so as long as I keep going the weight will come off. AND I finally did it... skipped my weekend drinks. It's feels better than it would have had I drank!

    @HaideeJo13 - Please please please remember that "maybe a pound or two" is considered the gold standard of success. For you to call it "not much of a loss" worries me quite a bit. Anywhere between half a pound to 2 pounds is considered to be consistent and excellent weight loss. Unless you're specifically medically monitored, losing more than 2 pounds per week is considered medically risky. Please make sure your expectations are realistic.

    And kudos on skipping the drinks!!!
  • lucmatele
    lucmatele Posts: 6 Member
    10/29 159.7

    11/05 158.9
    11/12 158.6
    11/19
    11/26
  • HaideeJo13
    HaideeJo13 Posts: 247 Member
    GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! this is the first weekend I skipped drinking and it's the first entire week that i didn't even lose a pound :( I am trying not to be too crazy discouraged because i am down almost 20 lbs in 4 weeks but still.. an entire week and no loss... frustrating!!! Fingers crossed I get a couple pound weight loss this week. On the bright side my clothes fit amazing, so there has to be at least some inches lost in this last week.
  • HaideeJo13
    HaideeJo13 Posts: 247 Member
    KnitOrMiss wrote: »
    HaideeJo13 wrote: »
    Feeling really good today :sunglasses:

    I don't think I will have much of a loss this week, but I'm okay with that. I usually peek on Saturday and whatever the scale says is a good indication of the direction things are headed. So far I'm only down .2 this week, so I don't expect any big movement on the scale between now and official weigh in. I'm not concerned, I've had a good run these past few weeks :lol: BUT, I feel really good in my body, and my clothes are fitting nice... and my sense of overall well being is up so... I'll take it :smile:

    I am not going to have much of a loss this week either. Maybe a pound or two. I was a little discouraged at first. But I feel really good. All my clothes feel good. I can get ready to go out and about for my day without dreading finding clothes to squeeze into. It feels good and that's all that really matters. I still have note cheated so as long as I keep going the weight will come off. AND I finally did it... skipped my weekend drinks. It's feels better than it would have had I drank!

    @HaideeJo13 - Please please please remember that "maybe a pound or two" is considered the gold standard of success. For you to call it "not much of a loss" worries me quite a bit. Anywhere between half a pound to 2 pounds is considered to be consistent and excellent weight loss. Unless you're specifically medically monitored, losing more than 2 pounds per week is considered medically risky. Please make sure your expectations are realistic.

    And kudos on skipping the drinks!!!

    Yes I know. I am aware that I am not always going to have a huge weight loss every week. That is why I am trying my best not to be really discouraged and down. I know the weight loss takes time. I am still happy with the weight I have lost. It just sucks when you go from some really good weight loss in the first few weeks to nothing, but I know it's jist part of the process.
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    I've got a 3-day craft fair coming up soon (I make and sell beeswax candles) and I can already feel myself thinking about the local chocolate lady's salted caramels. They are SO good! It's my yearly tradition to buy a $20 box of salted caramel and munch it throughout the weekend! I literally look forward to it, as it is one of the main perks of going to the fair.

    I can bring my own chocolate and will keep my will power, but geez. It's 10 days away and I'm dreaming of the stuff. I've been keto 5 months with no cheats, almost nothing tempts me. But this... is gonna be a challenge :frowning:
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    I would think that a single piece a day, right before or after the most strenuous part of the day, would be doable... Maybe freeze the rest to reduce temptation?
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
    I've got a 3-day craft fair coming up soon (I make and sell beeswax candles) and I can already feel myself thinking about the local chocolate lady's salted caramels. They are SO good! It's my yearly tradition to buy a $20 box of salted caramel and munch it throughout the weekend! I literally look forward to it, as it is one of the main perks of going to the fair.

    I can bring my own chocolate and will keep my will power, but geez. It's 10 days away and I'm dreaming of the stuff. I've been keto 5 months with no cheats, almost nothing tempts me. But this... is gonna be a challenge :frowning:

    Go for counting a piece into your daily carbs etc, you quite often have a keto dark chocolate I know from your posts so you obviously manage to stick to a small amount, so I think if you just don't have the chocolate it's not a cheat, it's just incorporating this into your planned daily routine instead of chocolate! You can remain o:) like!!
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