AUGUST 2018 CHALLENGE
chinatowninchina
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Welcome one and all to August!
A new challenge month but the old spreadsheet!
So don't look for a new one of those, but continue to post your weight on the 'Keto Monthly Challenge Spreadsheet' which Nikki will update as needed. You can obviously also post your weight in this post and many do.
For anyone new out there; feel very welcome to join, we usually post our weigh Sundays and use the 'Keto Monthly Challenge Spreadsheet' also in 'Announcements' to track weight.
We use this thread to encourage each other and to add our weight as well if we want to and generally chat!
It's fun and it's been working and we've lost a shed load of weight between us. It seems to keep us going and even if we go up occasionally (and who doesn't!) we get back to it and continue the journey.
So here we go, good luck in August
To finish off July: Tuesday 31st
Sunday 08/05
Sunday 08/12
Sunday 08/19
Sunday 08/26
For those who like a complete month. Friday 08/31
Good luck to everyone, welcome to everyone new and well done the old faithfuls!!
A new challenge month but the old spreadsheet!
So don't look for a new one of those, but continue to post your weight on the 'Keto Monthly Challenge Spreadsheet' which Nikki will update as needed. You can obviously also post your weight in this post and many do.
For anyone new out there; feel very welcome to join, we usually post our weigh Sundays and use the 'Keto Monthly Challenge Spreadsheet' also in 'Announcements' to track weight.
We use this thread to encourage each other and to add our weight as well if we want to and generally chat!
It's fun and it's been working and we've lost a shed load of weight between us. It seems to keep us going and even if we go up occasionally (and who doesn't!) we get back to it and continue the journey.
So here we go, good luck in August
To finish off July: Tuesday 31st
Sunday 08/05
Sunday 08/12
Sunday 08/19
Sunday 08/26
For those who like a complete month. Friday 08/31
Good luck to everyone, welcome to everyone new and well done the old faithfuls!!
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I have the ultimate motivation of my 50th High School reunion coming up this month. So, August is going to be a very special month for me. In addition to my reunion, I believe this will be the month I finally concur those last ten pounds. And if that is not enough for motivation, I’m anticipating surgery for my damaged shoulder. I need to get ahead of surgery recovery by getting in the best shape I can before I go under the knife. So, bring it on August!6
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My short-term motivation is the fact that I have a closet full of cloths size 14. I can currently squeeze into 16 but I'm only buying essentials and keep wearing dresses and skirts with elastic waistband. In two months, I'm going on vacation with my sister (haven't seen her for over a year). My goal is to fit into my size 14 pants by October 1st.
Start Weight (May 24,2018) 248.2 lbs
GW for August 210.0 lbs ----it's a bit ambitious but better shoot high
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I need to get back on track!! Felt so good last summer at this time....now I keep slipping2
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I'm ready for August. After a rollercoaster ride of gains and losses in July, I'm hoping to get below 270 for the first time in years.
To finish off July: Tuesday 31st
Sunday 08/05
Sunday 08/12
Sunday 08/19
Sunday 08/26
Good luck everyone!6 -
New to Keto and hoping that with the spreadsheet, this challenge, and some encouragement I can make this happen. I have done research on Keto and Fibromylagia and it seems to be one of several answers to what I am searching for. Looking forward to the following:
1) Lose weight.
2) Start my journey back into remission from my Fibromyalgia.
3) Regain energy and vitality.
4) Be ready for the challenges of my October vacation.
5) Get back into those little black dresses!
Start Weight: (July 29,2018) 198.6 lbs
Goal Weight for Oct. 175 lbs or less
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i am in for sure! my goal until end of this year is to gain 8-10 lbs lean mass by keeping my 10% BF or even reduce to 8.5%
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Started Keto: June 21
Starting Weight: 167.4
Sunday 07/29: 156.4
Goal Weight: 150 (though I may go lower if I still feel good)
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My weight loss has started to slow and come in small waves, and end of August was initially when I wanted to reach goal weight by, but I'm honestly pretty happy with the rate I'm losing right now, so I'd be OK if I didn't quite hit it. I am feeling better and buying smaller clothes. I'm not feeling deprived of anything, which also helps. Except popcorn. LOL
Here's to a great August, everyone!!
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My goal for August is to simply keep keto-ing on. If I lose, great; if not, I'm happy to maintain.
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I can't believe July is nearly over. My brother gets married in 2 weeks, so I'm in bootcamp mode. Good amounts of strength training, little dairy, & enough protein. That said, I'm aiming for the 160s this month.
7/17/17 Starting Weight: 262.2
August goal: 169.8
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Here we go!! August goal - a lofty 12lb loss
To finish off July 7/31:
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I'm attempting to go full Carnivore for the month of August with NO calorie counting. I'm doing so more for health reasons than anything else, but some increased fat loss would be great as well. Keto has gotten me a lot closer to finally not feeling "sick" anymore, but I do still have some issues. I'm pretty convinced that I'm still having some food intolerance issues and other than fasting for 30 days (not happening) I think that this will be the best way to eliminate virtually everything to see if I can pinpoint my issues. It will be a challenge because I'll be away on vacation the third week, but we have a house and a full kitchen, so hopefully I'm able to keep myself in check.
I just had some blood work done last week and am happy to report that my BG was 66 and my Cholesterol only 178 - both new lows for me. Even my blood pressure was great at 98/63. I still have another 75lbs or so to lose, but it's amazing what losing 70lbs so far has done for me and how much I've been able to improve my overall health through weight loss and eating better. Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with Metabolic syndrome and now, nada! Keep on Ketoing my friends!11 -
I need some motivation too! This next month will be stressful and busy, so having a goal in mind will help me stay on track. I think a 5-lb goal is realistic for the next month. Let's do this!
Goal weight by 8/31: 189
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I have my August workouts planned. I have my food goals set. Now I just need to follow it and track the results. Goals:
1 - lose 2" on waist (currently 30")
2 - lose 3 lbs
3 - get down to 17% body fat on my scale (currently 18.4)5 -
I'm fairly new to keto. Started on July 6th and have stalled a bit after losing the initial water weight. I'm hoping to be fully fat adapted and start to burn some fat and lose more pounds by the end of the month.
SW: 172
CW: 163
GW by 8/31: 1555 -
Hi everyone!
I'm a keto newbie, looking forward to this challenge.
Starting weight: 169lbs
Goal weight by 8/31: 157lbs
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To finish off July: Tuesday 31st 174.4
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Height: 6'7
Weight on 7/31: 286lbs
Goal weight by 8/31: 265lbs
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Hi everyone!
Start weight: 319
Current weight as of 7/30: 313.2
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Rats!! Just gotten back from being away and I'm 4.6 pounds heavier than my all time lowest weight mid July!! So now 151 and no longer in the 140s mmmm! So back to normal life and hopefully back under 150 by Sunday, good news is that I have no more trips planned until November, though we had a really really good time so no regrets just back to good ol' Keto!!2
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Based on my experience and disappointments over the last few months, I'm going to continue my mindset of not setting a number of pounds as a goal. I'll simply be happy to weigh less than I do today by the end of the month.
Keto Jan SW: 175
Current Weight: 157.6
August Goal: less than 157.6
Goal Weight: 140
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I’ve been toying with the idea of cutting caffeine out of my diet. I’m thinking the of pulling the trigger on this drastic change tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 August. I’m wondering if there are any other crazies out there who want to join a challenge to make a drastic change tomorrow. If you want to join in just post, “I Quit ________ Today!”, on this thread. I’m going to post today as an example.
I Quit Coffee Today!
I will also update you with my progress on quitting coffee when I post my first weight check on Sunday, 5 August. Curious to see what and if any of you have habits, addictions or behaviors you are wanting to eliminate for the sake of better health.
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I HAVE BEEN ROCKING KETO FOR TWO WEEKS ALMOST AND I JUST JOINED BOOTCAMP SO IM HOPING TO GET LEAN.IM HOPING TO AT LEAST LOSE 10 POUNDS BY THE END OF AUGUST.
STARTING WEIGHT JULY 19 230
CURRENT WEIGHT JULY 31 226
AUGUST GOAL 216 OR MORE.
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I'm stoked to have lost 10 lbs in July. Hope to keep up the momentum in August! Planning to hike some of the AT (Appalachian Trail) the last week of September with some other couples from my church...... so I'm trying to build up my stamina and my miles so that I'll be able to keep up!
Began Keto: March 20, 2018
Starting weight: 225
Current weight: 185.2
August goal 10 lbs (175.2)
Aug walking/hiking goal 150 miles
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Hi I’m new here but not new to keto. I was on it for 6 months and lost 40 lbs. this past two months I was off and gained back 15 lbs. I want to get back on track.
Current weight: 230
August Goal: 220
Happy to find a group to help motivate me and to motivate others!5 -
@stormywxs288 I like this idea. I have to give some thought to things I can do without. It may likely be dairy. I'll decide by tomorrow morning.
I'm crazy busy lately. I'll catch up tomorrow. Bring on AUGUST!!!2 -
I went on a bit of a bender in July, with my bday, my partners bday, and a vacay to Seattle where I ate at least my weight in oysters. Time to get back on track!
My goals for August are to log every day and keep to my calorie goal, keep my net carbs ~30, and exercise 6 days / week.
Height: 5'5"
Weight on 7/31: 205.2
Goal weight by 8/31: 190
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Keto May SW: 174
Current Weight: 158
August Goal: 155
Goal Weight: 145
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I want to start working out more again, up my water and electrolytes and reduce leg cramps.1 -
stormywxs288 wrote: »I’ve been toying with the idea of cutting caffeine out of my diet. I’m thinking the of pulling the trigger on this drastic change tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 August. I’m wondering if there are any other crazies out there who want to join a challenge to make a drastic change tomorrow. If you want to join in just post, “I Quit ________ Today!”, on this thread. I’m going to post today as an example.
I Quit Coffee Today!
I will also update you with my progress on quitting coffee when I post my first weight check on Sunday, 5 August. Curious to see what and if any of you have habits, addictions or behaviors you are wanting to eliminate for the sake of better health.
Not sure how much caffeine you consume a day, but be aware of withdrawal headaches - I have quit caffeine in the past and dealt with about two weeks of headaches. It gets better but really sucks at the beginning.1 -
@stormywxs288 I only drink 2 cups of java in the wee early morn, and dont think I'm ready to give that up yet as I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my keto coffee with butter & unsweetened dark cocoa....you might say its my chocolate fix every morning!! I haven't indulged in alcohol (since starting keto) because I think it seriously sabatoges ALL my weight loss efforts and to me it's just not worth it right now.
However I like your idea, wish you well, and will be watching your posts & updates to see how you do and what you think of it over the next few weeks. Personally I can't think of anything I really want to give up right now...but kudos to YOU!
Began Keto: March 20
Starting weight: 225
Wed 8/1: 186.0 (+ .8 from 7/31)
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August goal 10 lbs (175.2)
Aug walking goal 150 miles3 -
Goals: 28" waist - 154 lbs - 17% bf
8/1 - 30" - 157 - 18.4%3 -
I Quit Coffee Today! I’ve done this several times in the past and I’ve always managed to slowly let coffee creep back into my daily habit. At least now I only drink it in the morning. When I was working (retired now) I drank coffee all day and even in the evenings. So, I don’t think it will be as hard to stop this time. I anticipate headaches and other symptoms.
However, I never really had keto flu when I started keto seven months ago. Maybe I’ll have similar luck with coffee withdrawal syndromes????????
Anyone else want to quit something today?
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