Jumpstart January 2018: Week 1 (1/1-1/7)

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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    You all look like you are doing great!

    I'm sick again and have been since Saturday, and I still feel like complete trash. But I'm starting today anyway.
    Weekdays 1450 cals. Saturday and Sunday maintenance.
    Try to exercise 5 days a week.
    Get off the Christmas Day/New Year pounds.
    Plus, all the vanity pounds I want GONE that I've been unsuccessful in getting rid of because weekends are the devil.

    I'll try to at least get a walk in today.

    Oh and we lost water New Year's Day morning. Thanks to the water dept cutting the water off for some reason. So it froze just off the meter. And since we have a Arctic Front in, and it only got to 17 yesterday, it will at least be until Wed afternoon until we get above freezing for a little bit. This SUCKS. Just sayin'. :rage:

    Anyyyyyyway.
    Keep at it!

  • bozmo
    bozmo Posts: 177 Member
    Feeling inspired by all your goals. I'm a day late to the party but started modestly yesterday. My oldest son got me a keto cookbook for Christmas and I can't wait to dive into it. In the mean time my grocery shopping this week was definitely back on the LCHF trend.

    Let us know how you like the cookbook (and which one it is). I'm always on the hunt for new recipes.
  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,802 Member
    Well I flaked out on December...well not the actual goals...the reporting back on the weekly thread but I'm going to do better for January!

    Goals:
    Stay in carb range (except my b-day celebration)
    Continue working out several times per week (started getting back on track last month)
    Trying to do more things that are fun and that I enjoy to avoid the depression that winter and my b-day often brings.
  • emilybeaver
    emilybeaver Posts: 365 Member
    Restarting again. I was doing strictly low carb/keto for about 8 months. Did wonderful. Then got pregnant. It's not 5 months out and I'm trying to get back on the bandwagon. I've done ok on my own but not really dove full force. Well here I am. I'm back. Baby steps for me this week. Stop eating sweets
    No more coffee creamer
    No more excuses
    Drink more water

    Let's get this party started!
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    “Well, I lost up until Christmas Day. Got down 3lbs of my 5lb goal. Right now I am carrying water weight and possibly 1-2lbs of fat gain after too much wine, treats, and larger servings/grazing all day. We also travelled in there; over 4000km by vehicle so for sure not enough water and very little movement. Workout about to happen, got my meals planned(loosely) for the next three days, hopefully drop the water and a few extra lbs before vacay in 5 weeks.”

    Above is a copy of my post on the Santa sprint page. I leave for vacation to New Zealand on the 9th of February. So,

    Current weight: scale 167lbs, more accurate once I get water off is prob 160-162lbs
    Goal for vacation: 156-158lbs
    Weekday calories: 1200
    Weekend calories: 1600
    Extra goals: no booze, dairy only once a week(I rely on copious amounts of cheese far to heavily)


    I already exercise 5 days a week easily. Sometimes twice a day, so please don’t be alarmed if you see me posting 2 a days.

    Have fun everyone!
  • 6mimi
    6mimi Posts: 1,432 Member
    Jan. 1 went well for me.

    Logged food: :)
    Stayed at or under 20 net carbs: :)
    Stayed under 1500 calories: :)
    At least 8 c. of water: :)
    At least 30 minutes of intentional exercise: :)
  • christineellis
    christineellis Posts: 296 Member
    Happy New Year everyone!

    January goals for me include a dietary reset. I have a nagging joint ache in my left elbow that I believe could be helped by eliminating inflammatory foods - getting back to basics!

    For January, I am eliminating sugar, dairy and grains, full stop.

    2 days in and so far, so good! I am also going to add some intermittent fasting (shooting for 5:2). Tuesdays/Thursdays are easiest for me to skip dinner, since my kids have Bball practice from 6:30-8:30PM - no one will notice if Mom doesn't eat!
  • rparkerslim
    rparkerslim Posts: 398 Member
    edited January 2018
    January goals:
    1. Drink more water even when I don't feel good!
    2. Get at least 6 hrs. sleep each night!
    3. Plan each days menu in advance and stick to the plan!
    4. Keep my carbs at 20 /22 a day with 75% from veggies!
    5. Try at least 1 new LCHF recipe a week!
    6. Exercise at least 15 min. each day; more when I go to the wellness ctr.!
    7. Log all foods (not taste tests, crumb clean-ups, etc.)
    8. CHECK THIS BOARD EVERY DAY!!!
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    3 days back in stricter eating and the carb cravings are dramatically reduced (that was such a vicious cycle the past 2 months!!) and I have more energy!

    Weighed in: :)
    Electrolytes: :)
    Logged Food: :)
    Exercise as Planned: Got in almost 10k steps.
    At or Under Carb Level: :)
    At or Under Calorie Limit: :)
    Went to bed by goal time: Ugh, I stayed up WAY too late. However, tomorrow I'm planning to get up much earlier again and go work out with DH, so I do need to go to bed at a decent hour tonight!
  • Koso2006
    Koso2006 Posts: 123 Member
    Good Morning!!!!

    Yesterday was a bit of a struggle, but worked out in the end:
    1) Stay within daily carb range :smile:
    2) Drink 64oz+ water daily :smile:
    3) 6,000+ steps daily :smile:

    Long "To-Do" list today, so it should be a little easier. It always seems that way when I am busy.

    Have a great day everyone!!!!!
  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,671 Member
    1/2/18

    Vitamins - (y)
    Daily Weigh in - (y)
    64 oz water daily - (y)
    Planned exercise - (n) does shivering count?
    New recipes/foods - (y) full fat plain greek yogurt, yum with a little vanilla extract
    Logging - (y)

    Scale was 170 this morning so my loss goal for January is 4 lbs.

    From eating sugary carby foods over the holidays, I was sleeping poorly and didn't feel like getting off the couch. Why do I waste time doing that!!!!! An indulgence now and then I can handle but I should have nipped it in the bud sooner this season.
  • bozmo
    bozmo Posts: 177 Member
    Results for 1/2

    Log all food :smile:
    Stay under carbs :smile:
    Plan tomorrows food :smile: chicken for lunch and asian beef slaw for dinner
    exercise 4x week - nothing today. Still have a migraine headache
    plan tomorrows exercise- :smile: will do a jog if I feel better.
    Stretch :s I totally forgot, and would have remembered If I wrote this last night instead of this morning. sigh

    I can do this! (hmmm I sound less inspiring today)
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    Well, Jan 1st was high cal but relatively low carb, we were travelling and I did my best. Yesterday was awesome and this morn scale is down 3lbs after sticking to less than 25gm carbs and both a cardio and weight workout. Feeling less bloated already! Goals are to keep up with water today, go for a snowy hike(-25C right now) and stick to my planned food log.
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    baconslave wrote: »
    Still no water.

    Poop. I'm so sorry.
  • kimberwolf71
    kimberwolf71 Posts: 470 Member
    edited January 2018
    01-01-02
    Under calorie goal: B)
    Under carb goal: :'(
    Intentional Physical Activity: B)
    Achieved sleep goal: B)
    Focus on positive thinking: B)
    (Weekly) Food Prep: N/A
    (Weekly) < 3 alcoholic beverages: N/A

    I will report my success on the two weekly goals each Monday morning!
  • emilybeaver
    emilybeaver Posts: 365 Member
    Results from 1/2
    No more coffee creamer: I had Starbucks this morning trying to get rid of my g/c money...I had to dump over half of it, too sweet. So semi-fail. I'm getting a frother this weekend and going to try BPC again
    No more excuses: Check
    Drink more water: Check (instead of getting maybe 20 oz in I got 36oz in...Rome wasn't built in a day.

    Also my other goal for January is to be under 185. I was 193 this morning. Realistic?
  • rparkerslim
    rparkerslim Posts: 398 Member
    January goals:

    01/02
    1. Drink more water even when I don't feel good! :) better!
    2. Get at least 6 hrs. sleep each night! Got 9 hrs! :smile:
    3. Plan each days menu in advance and stick to the plan! : :/ failed
    4. Keep my carbs at 20 /22 a day with 75% from veggies! :/ need to go shopping
    5. Try at least 1 new LCHF recipe a week! :) got one in mind for today: Bacon & Cheddar Soup
    6. Exercise at least 15 min. each day; more when I go to the wellness ctr.! Did 15 min
    7. Log all foods (no taste tests, crumb clean-ups, etc.) :) Mission accomplished!
    8. CHECK THIS BOARD EVERY DAY!!! B) So far, so good!
  • always4my2kids
    always4my2kids Posts: 23 Member
    Tuesday January 2/ Wednesday January 3 -

    Water: :)
    Logged Food: :)
    Exercise as Planned: :)
    At or Under Carb Level: :)
    At or Under Calorie Limit: :)
    Planned Day Ahead: :)

    6/6
  • Marcelynh
    Marcelynh Posts: 974 Member
    Doing well here. Walked all over the science museum with grandkids today so I got in plenty of steps! Back in Ketosis after just 5 days of toeing the line. I find my body goes into it easier and easier if I fall off the band-wagon. Anyone else had that experience?
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Weighed in: :)
    Electrolytes: :)
    Logged Food: :)
    Exercise as Planned: Did 15 min interval run and then FINALLY did my PT home program for the first time in way too long.
    At or Under Carb Level: :)
    At or Under Calorie Limit: :)
    Went to bed by goal time: Last night I went to bed around 11:30. Not as early as goal, but a definite improvement over the past few weeks. Goal tonight is 10:45-11.
  • __Roxy__
    __Roxy__ Posts: 825 Member
    Under calorie goal: B)
    Under carb goal: B)
    Logged every bite: B)
    2L water: B)
    Intermittent Fast: B)
    Vitamins: B)
    Intentional Exercise: Nope. I don't know if it's keto flu as I transition back from Christmas, or the new sugar-free syrup in my coffee this morning, or the stomach bug my friends recently got... but something awful had my tummy gurgling and kept me mostly couchbound today.
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