JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
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@NikkiJRM amazing and congrats!!
Also, Question for ya -
I am not weighing in for August and just focusing on maintaining and running my super full and busy life. I'll be back to logging and posting and weighing September 1st! I'm wondering if you could not delete me from the challenge board as I will 100% be returning and I like being on the spreadsheet. I just need a mini break from posting while I focus on real life!! Can you put me in as 0s until the Sunday Sept 2nd weigh in?2 -
@River-Goddess like the old McDonald’s commercial said, “You deserve a break today”. You are a Keto-MFP superstar who has logged on over 400 consecutive days and lost over 100 pounds. If anyone deserves and needs a break from logging it is, you.
I know I’m not just talking for myself when I say you will be missed. I will anxiously await your return in September. Your calm and measured comments on this thread have helped me and others navigate frustrating, complicated and aggravating times in our keto/weight loss struggles. You have saved me from making mistakes on more than one occassion. I and others need your sage counsel as one of the most credible keto veterans on MFP. See you in September.7 -
Thank you my dear Stormy, your kind words are always appreciated ♡ You are an inspiration yourself, always showing belonging and generosity towards others.
I'm so beyond inspired in my life right now, with teaching and trauma training and pottery and all the things I'm doing. I want people to know this break is definitley not due to feeling disenfranchised or blue, or anything negative at all!! I am just downright busy, it's tricky to follow all of my passions at once!!
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It's been a tough roller coaster month, but I've been back on track for the last 7 days and have reaped the benefits! I'm looking forward to August! 🌺🍃🌷
Sunday 07/01 123.4
Sunday 07/08 126.3
Sunday 07/15 127.2
Sunday 07/22 127.6
Sunday 07/29 120.8
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back from keto- and workout friendly vacation
Sunday 07/01: 174.8 at 10.7% BF
Sunday 07/29: 169.3 at 10.3% BF3 -
Good morning all,
It's been a crazy busy week and I skipped my workout two days in a row because I felt so tired. My friend call me out on that on the second day, so when I got home that night I felt so guilty sitting on the couch doing nothing that I had to force myself to get up and do a jump rope workout. I think that is one of the most effective quick workouts ever. Friday, I had to pickup my son from camp and that was a full day of sitting in the car. However, despite all the challenges, I'm giving myself a gold star this week!
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 07/29 220.0 (-4.3 lbs). *****July GW exceeded 😀
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Happy KETO-VERSARY @NikkiJRM ! What amazing pictures!! Congrats! You are such an inspiration to us all!
Ive officially lost 10.2 lbs in July! I'm stoked!
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: 185.6 (-2.4)
Tuesday 7/31:
Jul goal 8 lbs (187.4)
100 miles (walking)
143.5(completed)6 -
It was a good week! I have my fingers crossed that I can be out of the 280s by July 31. I'm close!
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: 284.8 (0)
7/29/2018: 280.6 (-4.2)
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Good morning everyone, happy Sunday!
July has been a good month. I've been pushing myself to get out of the house with friends and either go for swims or walks to keep active.
The scale is moving, and I'm happy for that, but I'm noticing a lot of other non scale victories aswell. I've always had acne and it seems to really be deminishing. In fact, my skin is starting to get that keto glow people are talking about. We will see how long this lasts, hormones seem be be a big impact. Before starting Keto I was also dealing with dandruff that drove me crazy. The dandruff isn't cured or anything but is signifigantly better.
I also went to Winners this month and tried on some clothing for fun. One of my favorite out fits was some high waisted short black shorts and a crop top and I DIDN'T HATE MYSELF IN IT. I would never actually buy it or wear it because I still have a ways to go to feel that confident in my body, also I'm 29 and might be too old for that kinda thing😅
Anyway, here is my month. Rwally happy with the progress as I am for 1lb per week.
JULY:
Sunday 07/01: 164.2
Sunday 07/08: 162.4 (-1.8)
Sunday 07/15: 159.8 (-2.6)
Sunday 07/22: 158.6 (-1.2)
Sunday 07/29: 157.6 (-1.0)
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Well I came close to my goal (still 2 days left in July lol), so still very happy with my weight loss results since starting Keto 4.5 weeks ago. Strayed a little this week but still pushing onward. Bring on August..so excited to be heading into the 190's.
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 07/29- 201.4
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had a little blip at the end of the month but considering I have been traveling and not able to make all of my own meals - not too bad.
7/1 - 171.2
7/8 - 167.4
7/15 - 165
7/22 - 163.8
7/29 - 164.2
Lbs lost - 6.2
% Lost - 3.63
still working toward mini goal of under 160 by 8/245 -
My wife was out of town for several days this week, so I was “Home Alone” without adult supervision.
I decided to take advantage of my lack of supervision and try a Spartan approach to attack my last ten pounds. For the last week I simplified my eating, food prep and focus. I could do this because, I can and did, eat pretty much the same thing each day for a week. My wife, can’t and won’t, do that. Because she was out of town most of the week, she only had to endure 3 days of my Spartan like activity.
To be honest, I could eat the same thing every day. However, I realize normal people don’t eat that way. I really hope that one day soon this keto lifestyle becomes second nature to my wife and me. I can really see us reaching our goals and maintaining our healthy minds and bodies by eating a variety of high fat, low carb, delicious meals. I
eating fat! It lubricates my joints, feeds my brain and fills my tummy. It makes me feel young and in need of adult supervision.
Here’s the results of my Spartan Diet Week and a photo of the two meals I ate each day:
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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: 156.0
Just kinda bouncing around this weight right now, and, for whatever reason, this is just where my body wants to be right now. It's uncomfortable at times, because I want to see "progress" every day, but I've been keto for 4 months now. I haven't lost a whole lot in that 4 months, but this way of eating really helps me in so many other ways.
Way to go on all your successes this week everyone!8 -
Hi All
Still not at home so no scales, just wanting to say I've posted the August Challenge which is currently in the Discussions section but it will be moved up to the usual place in Announcements soon.
Well done all, welcome to the newbies and amazing pictures, Nikki.4 -
Keto has been my salvation. After 65 years I finally know what my body needs to survive and be satisfied. Confusion is gone, serious health issues are gone, guilt about screwing up all the time is gone, replaced by confidence and contentment.
Losing about a pound per week is perfect. Happy dance!6 -
Started Keto: June 21
Starting Weight: 167.4
Goal Weight: 150 (but may go lower if I still feel good)
Sunday 07/01: 159.8
Sunday 07/08: 158.8
Sunday 07/15: 158.8
Sunday 07/22: 158.6
Sunday 07/29: 156.4
Holy crap! A 1.6 pound drop overnight and a total 2.2 drop for the week! I should cheat more often. (Haha, just kidding!)
I’m happy with where I’ve landed for July and have officially lost 10 pounds!!! Woohoo!!! Now on to August
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So I had a feeling about this month being a little nutty because of vacation and all. Really, I'm happy with it all because I felt alive with alot of old friends and new and my awesome kids. Back on track for August. My alcohol consumption for July was way up, too. I barely drink like that anymore, lol.
Sunday 07/01: 275
Sunday 07/08: 283.4
Sunday 07/15: 275.4
Sunday 07/22: 285.2
Sunday 07/29: 275.8
Talk about a yo yo month...
Keep up the good work everyone! You're all an inspiration for me!3 -
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 - 180.9
Tuesday, July 31
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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: 207.0
Finishing out July - 07/31:
I'm still moving in the right direction which I am grateful for. I'm like this close to my August vacation goal of being under 200lbs. I leave on 8/18, which means I have just under 3 weeks to get there. Fingers crossed, but I know it won't be the end of the world if I don't make it.
I'm going to try a Meat only challenge in August, well, meats and eggs and goat dairy and maybe some added fats, we'll see. I'm going to miss my vegetables, but I'm up for the challenge, we'll see how long I last. My husband did a meat only month last year, and while he was also exercising, he lost like 45lbs, I'm hoping to lose maybe 15 3 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »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: 207.0
Finishing out July - 07/31: 208.5 Ugh. Stupid lack of pooping
I'm still moving in the right direction which I am grateful for. I'm like this close to my August vacation goal of being under 200lbs. I leave on 8/18, which means I have just under 3 weeks to get there. Fingers crossed, but I know it won't be the end of the world if I don't make it.
I'm going to try a Meat only challenge in August, well, meats and eggs and goat dairy and maybe some added fats, we'll see. I'm going to miss my vegetables, but I'm up for the challenge, we'll see how long I last. My husband did a meat only month last year, and while he was also exercising, he lost like 45lbs, I'm hoping to lose maybe 15
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I did it! It happened! I met my goal for July by 8/10ths of a pound!! All of a sudden some water weight just dropped off these last couple of days and I shed 4 pounds. Now, to keep going and doing what made it happen? We'll see. I've not been consuming alcohol, except on Friday evenings (Shabbat, and I've cut back even then), and I think it's made a difference. Probably not so much the calories as the effect of the alcohol on cells, etc. Guess I'll have to wait till I reach my goal and start maintaining to indulge much in that. It will be worth it. Onward to August!
NSV: I'm noticing that clothes that were snug a few months ago are hanging more loosely. They should, I've lost over 17 pounds, but it's been SO SLOW coming off that I haven't been marking those milestones very well.
Keto Jan SW: 175
Current Weight: 157.6
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: 161.4
July end - 07/31 157.65 -
I just went back out tonight and walked 3 more miles so that I could report that I got a total of 150.5 walking miles in for July! August here I come! (August goal is 150!) Woot!5
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Hello everyone! I completely forgot to post this on Sunday. Here are my final July numbers! Overall I’m extremely pleased.
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
Sunday 07/29: 188.2! So, over a week of eating normally after my terrible flu and I’m still in the 80’s!!!! I’m so so thrilled!!!! I feel great and can’t wait to see what next month brings!
I’ve lost that’s a 6.8 lb difference in 1 month!!!! I’ve really enjoyed this challenge and reading your posts! I look forward to August.3 -
Just a quick post to say well done everyone in July, even if you gained (like me!!) you're still here and checking in so hello August, see you all there 4
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kathyniavarani 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.
Thank you Kathy. I am sorry I am just responding now. And yes this month I have discovered that for sure I have a dairy sensitivity including with cream cheese. I am starting to think that I could be gluten sensitive as well. And I might be sensitive to some nuts and grains as well like coconut and cashews. Those are the one that I might be trying this month of August or if I can afford it, order a sensitivity and allergy test. We will see. I am seeing an endocrinologist as well and will have my check up this month. I will update sometimes soon.1 -
Sunday 07/01: 241.8
Sunday 07/08: 238
Sunday 07/17: 241
Sunday 07/22: 238.4
Sunday 07/29: 241.4 Back up
I am so disappointed that my weight went back UP! But then I looked back over my week, and I totally accept fault for it. Also, I weighed myself the next day and was at 239.4, so I think it was water weight. I totally had a whoosh on Sunday. Either way, I did not do as well as I wanted to. I have not been doing well, because I'm doing lazy keto. I need to go back to strict! Starting in August, going to go back to strict keto! AND I have a goal set: 8 lbs I'd like to lose! Keto on, everyone!
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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 - 180.9
Tuesday, July 31 - 181
Missed that end of July goal...but only by a couple of days. I finally hit 180 this weekend.
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