JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
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Thank you so much @NikkiJRM !!! I was able to get back here thanks to you!1
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My pleasure @PrincesseAly23 . I have a feeling several people will be having the same issue.1
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All the groups I belong to were the same yesterday so I reported it to a moderator. I'm guessing it was a glitch0
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This holiday is not going well weight wise: not caused by food carbs to be honest but alcohol ones, there's champagne: I drink it, that's just how it goes! So day 4 of the holiday and already feeling fatter. I know I'm in trouble when i don't have to get up in the night to pee, that water has to be going some where and it's all clinging to wherever it clings to so that it can raise my weight and bloat me!
I'd say I'll do better for the rest of the time we are away but to be honest I doubt that is about to happen, how easy is it to say every morning I will be less indulgent tonight and then the evening comes........ So by next Sunday I may be weighing in at some wonderful weight gain but if I do I do and I will get back to it.3 -
Good morning all,
It’s so hot here I can’t sleep, so I’m just waiting for the sun to be up so I can go for a walk.
Have a great week!
Weight at end of June 231.2 lbs (-17 lbs)
July GW 223 lbs
Sunday 07/01 230.8
Sunday 07/08 228.4 (-2.4 lbs)
Sunday 07/15 226.4 (-2.0 lbs)
Sunday 07/22 224.3 (-2.1 lbs)
Sunday 07/29
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Well I slipped off the beaten path a little this week, but still managed a loss. On to a new week and reminding myself not to get back in the habit of small "cheats".
Keto Starting Weight : 211 (June 27th)
Healthy Goal: 160
July Goal: 200
Sunday 07/01- 209
Sunday 07/08- 206
Sunday 07/15- 204.2
Sunday 07/22- 203
Sunday 07/294 -
May 9th 2018: 210.4
Ultimate goal weight: 145 Lbs
Sunday 07/01: 195
Sunday 07/08: 194.2
Sunday 07/15: 193.4
Sunday 07/22: 187.2!!! This drop is due to a terrible flu that lasted for 5 days. But I’ve weighed 3 times since then and the weight hasn’t changed! So maybe this is my new low?!? Ive promised myself to not get too disappointed if I pop back up a bit next week while my body adjusts to everything that’s going on.
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Seriously did a happy lil' dance this morning!! WooHoo...hellooooo 20s!!! So happy with my progress this week. I did intermittent fasting and it worked!
Start weight: 265.4
Sunday 07/01: 234 (+1.6)
Sunday 07/08: 231 (-3 lbs)
Sunday 07/15: 230.4 (-0.6)
Sunday 07/22: 227 (-3.4)
Sunday 07/298 -
Sunday 07/01: 155.8 (-0.6)
Sunday 07/08: 155.0 (-0.8)
Sunday 07/15: 156.0 (+1)
Sunday 07/22: 155.8 (-0.2)
Sunday 07/29
Well, I'm back in the 1 lb up-down vortex. Not worried though. I'm actually liking my body and the way that I look, which has really never happened for me before.
I really want to try a 24-hour fast, but I am so nervous. Anyone who does fast or is interested in a 24-hour fast want to be a fast-buddy for support sometime this week?3 -
Finishing out June - 06/30: 216.8
Sunday 07/01: 215.6
Sunday 07/08: 214.6
Sunday 07/15: 212.1
Sunday 07/22: 209.2
Sunday 07/29:
Finishing out July - 07/31:
I’m happy that I broke in to a new decade. I had set a goal for myself to hit wonderland by 8/18 when I leave for vacation, and I feel like it just might actually be attainable.
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Because my exercise/activity routine has been altered drastically as I recover from a dislocated shoulder, I had to employ a new strategy. This week I made a spreadsheet to record my daily calories and macros.
I’m still using MFP food log, but I pre-log everything I plan to eat for the day, then stick to it. This is the total brute force, back to the basics, spartan like attention I used to do when I was a keto newbie. I know it is not sustainable, but I’m going to stick with it until I reach my goal weight.
I’ve always struggled with my last five to ten pounds in every diet approach I’ve attempted. Keto is by far, no contest, the most successful lifestyle plan I’ve been on (day 198 today). I’m confident keto will get me to my goals. However, I long for the day when keto becomes second nature to me and I eat intuitively to maintain my healthy weight. I think I can see that day on the horizon. But for today and the near future it is back to the basics.
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SW - 209.8 (SW for keto 4/15/18 - 206.8)
GW - 150
End of July GW - 180
Sunday, July 1 - 186.6
Sunday, July 8 - 189.8
Sunday, July 15 - 182.5
Sunday, July 22 - 184
Sunday, July 29
Tuesday, July 31
A bit of a bounce back up this weekend, but I’m willing to bet that it’s largely water weight, as my feet and ankles are still unusually puffy after spending 12 hours at the amusement park with my kids on Friday. Hoping that drinking lots and lots of water today will help flush it out.
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Sunday 07/01: 241.8
Sunday 07/08: 238
Sunday 07/17: 241
Sunday 07/22: 238.4 Down 2.6 lbs
Sunday 07/29
Woot! Almost down to where I was before my camping trip! Woot!8 -
Keto = no cravings = no need for a stop button. I have the opposite issue now. Need to check my tracker to make sure I have enough each day - an unusual predicament. :huh: :laugh:
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It's great to read everyone's successes this week! I'm happy that I'm so close to my July weight loss goal and I've already surpassed my mileage (walking) goal! In fact, I walked 16.1 miles this morning!
March 20 (began keto)
Starting weight: 225
Sunday Jul 1: 195.8
Sunday 7/8: 193.2 (-2.6)
Sat. 7/14: 190.2 (-3)
Sunday 7/22: 188 (-2.2)
Sunday 7/29:
Tuesday 7/31:
Jul goal 8 lbs (187.4)
100 miles (walking)
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Well Bummer! However, I am a teacher, and my school year begins this week. I feel sure getting back to a routine will help me get back on track here.
HW: 321
Keto SW: 301
7/01/2018: 285.4
7/08/2018: 281.8 (-3.6)
7/15/2018: 284.8 (+3)
7/22/2018: 284.5 (0)
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I am pleased with how this week went. I had a plan for eating and mostly stuck to it. I'm still figuring out my fitness goals, and how to eat to achieve them. I'm starting to see some muscle definition which is exciting. It makes it easier to say no to the carb-crap, and yes to keto-friendly options.
Since I've been trying to cut back on caffeine, and I'm upping my protein, I decided to make a protein shake today, instead of morning coffee. It was delicious, filling, and I plan to have one every morning this week pre-gym workout.
I used:
1 cup nut milk (I used unsweetened almond)
2 servings (4tbsp) powdered peanut butter
1 serving (1/2 cup) cottage cheese
stevia or other sugar alternative to sweeten to taste
about 1/4 cup ice
2 tsp cacao nibs (optional, unless you're like me, then it's essential!)
Blend until ice is well crushed.
It seems weird, but it tastes like peanut butter cheesecake yumminess.
Goal for July, stay between 175 & 180
Starting Weight 7/17/17: 262.2
7/01: 179.8
7/08: 179.8 (0)
7/15: 178.8 (-1)
7/22: 176.6 (-2.2)
7/29:
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Well, vacation was way too much fun, so it's time to buckle down first thing tomorrow. Going to do strict keto and 16:8 IF with my requisite gallon or more of water every day. That's what helped before, so back to square one...7
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SW- 312.8
Started Keto: May 4th (SW: 286.4)
Sunday 07/01- 268.2
Sunday 07/08- 265.2
Sunday 07/15- 263.8
Sunday 07/22- 262.2
Sunday 07/29
I reached my major goal for the month and that was to meet, or surpass, 50 lbs released and I finally did! I feel like I slipped thought this weekend. I wasn't terrible, but I wasn't that great either.
I am excited about upcoming vacation but nervous about "being good". I have to plan ahead because typically when we pack our food for a day on the beach it's sandwiches, chips, and cookies. I will figure it out. I am sure I may slip some, however it will be okay. If I wasn't stressed about looking my best on my wedding day (September 15th) I don't feel like I would have as much anxiety as I do about it. On a positive note, I said YES to the DRESS and went from a size 24 to getting to order an 18!10 -
Sheesh. I've been bouncing on the same two or three pounds for three months now. Ugh! And I've gained a pound every week this month. How is this possible??? I'm quite discouraged. I'm going to completely eliminate the adult beverages. It's not that much, but it could be just enough alcohol to sabotage whatever other good I'm doing. There is one glimmer of hope. I tried on some old jeans that I haven't worn for a couple of years. They were a bit snug, but they fit!
Kudos to all the successes this week. You all are champions!
Keto Jan SW: 175
Current Weight: 160.4
June Goal: less than 158.4
Goal Weight: 140
Sunday - 07/01: 158.4
Sunday - 07/08: 159.4
Sunday - 07/15: 160.4
Sunday - 07/22: 161.4
Sunday - 07/29:
July end - 07/316