SW 256.5 1/06/2018
GW 180 lbs

July goal: 205-210 lbs.

I took a trip to Japan where I was eating and drinking every night. I was worried about gaining weight. Last time I weighed myself was June 11th at 214 lbs. I weighed myself Thursday June 28th after coming back and was 225! I got back on my keto diet and as of this morning I was at 216.6. I was going to the gym over there and doing lots of walking. I tried to keep it keto the first two days but I was *kitten* it. I enjoyed Japanese food and drinking with my friends. I thought that damage was gonna be much greater but I’m happy to be back on my diet and not having to worry about carbs so much.

7/01/2018 216.6 lbs
7/08/2018 vacation in Gatlinburg TN
7/15/2018
7/22/2018
7/29/2018

shizzlebeef wrote: »

SW 256.5 1/06/2018
GW 180 lbs

July goal: 205-210 lbs.

I took a trip to Japan where I was eating and drinking every night. I was worried about gaining weight. Last time I weighed myself was June 11th at 214 lbs. I weighed myself Thursday June 28th after coming back and was 225! I got back on my keto diet and as of this morning I was at 216.6. I was going to the gym over there and doing lots of walking. I tried to keep it keto the first two days but I was *kitten* it. I enjoyed Japanese food and drinking with my friends. I thought that damage was gonna be much greater but I’m happy to be back on my diet and not having to worry about carbs so much.

7/01/2018 216.6 lbs
7/08/2018 vacation in Gatlinburg TN
7/15/2018
7/22/2018
7/29/2018

I say, "good for you" regarding the bolded. I've not been to Japan or any place really exciting but my approach is quite similar on the few special occasions I have every year. I'm quite convinced they keep me on track the other 95% of my meals. I'm not into "carb binges" but I do enjoy all foods and therefore don't have an "I'd never eat that ever" or "I can't eat that ever" thought, language or behavior.

WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »

Finishing out June - 06/30: 216.8

Sunday 07/01: 215.6
Sunday 07/08:
Sunday 07/15:
Sunday 07/22:
Sunday 07/29:

Finishing out July - 07/31:

I don’t know how this works so I’m just quoting myself LOL

Before Keto
April 2018 : 178.5
Goal weight: 145.0

Sunday - 07/01: 164.0
Sunday - 07/08:
Sunday - 07/15:
Sunday - 07/22:
Sunday - 07/29:
July end - 07/31

Keto April SW: 200.0 BF 42.5%
Finished June at 170.7 BF 32.9%

July Goal less then 163.00 BF goal not sure ???

Sunday - 7/1 = 170.7
Sunday - 7/8
Sunday - 7/15
Sunday - 7/22
Sunday - 7/29
July EOM- 7/31

Lol @NikkiJRM. Bet you stopped at the 1st store you saw to load up on whole grains and fat free products.

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this group, but I've been low carb for 15 years. I started trying to do keto seriously in February this year, and I'm happy to report that June was the first month that I got my macros under an average of 20g carbs per day.

Jan 2018 - 2,790g = 90g per day
Feb 2018 - 1,077g = 39g per day
Mar 2018 - 856g = 27g per day
Apr 2018 - 683g = 23g per day
May 2018 - 787g = 25g per day
Jun 2108 - 569g = 19g per day

For July, I am setting the goal of 11g per day on average or a total of 350g of carbs for the month.

I'm not terribly focused on weight loss but would like to lose 2.5 lbs during the month of July.

Good luck everyone!

Sunday 07/01 - 123.5 lbs
Sunday 07/08
Sunday 07/15
Sunday 07/22
Sunday 07/29

Start weight: 265.4

Sunday 07/01: 234 (+1.6)
Sunday 07/08
Sunday 07/15
Sunday 07/22
Sunday 07/29

jrmie333 wrote: »

Hello here,
So I lost 1 pound this week and gained it back. Does Keto make you discovered some sensitivities and allergies that you may have? I have discovered this week that I have a sensitivity to provolone cheese: it makes my eyes burn and give me stomachache and gas. I had been suspecting that cow s milk does not necessarily agrees with me so I had been mostly drinking coconut milk but I did not know about cheese (in general, I am no big cheese eater neither). So yeah. I am glad to have started Keto thjs month, for all the resources, the support from this community and ready to take on July.
Also changes this starting week will be on trying to eat more fat, more fish and less meat.

SW (06/04/2018): 247.8
CW (06/29/2018): 240.5
JULY GW: 232-228
DEC GW: 199
OGW (06/03/2019): 150

I have found that I have a gluten allergy. I used to suffer from heartburn and acid reflux almost daily. Since starting Keto, I don't have either, unless we drift off and having something with gluten, then they are both back by the end of the day, and usually the next few until I am back in Ketosis.

stormywxs288 wrote: »

So, this month I would like to declare to our group that I’m in the difficult ten-pound zone again. I would like to solicit advice, help or encouragement to deliver an attack on these last few pounds. Once again, I’m leaning hard on my friends on this forum for help. If you would like to form a maintenance and/or the last ten pounds alliance to keep your head in the game or if you just have good advice I’m open to suggestions.

Hi @stormywxs288 - Congratulations on being so close to goal!

Are you suggesting a "Last Ten Pounds Alliance" challenge/support thread/group? Where folks could call out when feeling tempted? And support each other? I love that idea.

If that's what you mean, I'm in! Having it be a challenge might derail the automatic "reach for food" reflex. And writing about it might stall a bit until time can help the temptation fade. And feedback from friends can help strengthen resolve.

I know what you mean about that last daemon who says "you deserve a reward" - devious insidious little lying saboteur. Acknowledging its existence is the first step.

"Hello, my name is Paula, and I succumb to temptation."

Has anyone tried or use Keto bars? I ordered some and was wandering if anyone had experience with them.

@PaulaKro Wrote:

"Are you suggesting a "Last Ten Pounds Alliance" challenge/support thread/group? Where folks could call out when feeling tempted? And support each other? I love that idea.

If that's what you mean, I'm in! Having it be a challenge might derail the automatic "reach for food" reflex. And writing about it might stall a bit until time can help the temptation fade. And feedback from friends can help strengthen resolve."


Ya! That’s what I’m talking about. I know there are there are MFP members on this thread who have reached maintenance status, are on the fringe of set goals or plateaued after significant weight loss and are struggling with demons of sabotage.

For example, today on America’s birthday, there are many of us who will leave the state of ketosis for hotdogs, beer and apple pie. I get that and understand sometimes life gets in the way. What I need help with is how to deal with the aftermath. I need someone to talk me down to a quick but soft landing instead of spiraling out of control for days, crashing with a big weight gain then fighting back using extreme tactics to recover.

What I’m suggesting is a sounding board of friends to listen to thoughts and concerns then provide support or counsel as appropriate. I need shepards to keep me close to the keto path and herd me back as quickly as possible when I stray. This does not have to be a formal declared alliance. In fact, I believe many of my MFP friends have already served in this compacity.

So, I’m letting everyone know I have had wonderful success with keto but struggle with demons of sabotage, I need and welcome your help. And if you are of like mind, let me know. I will do what I can for you.