AUGUST 2018 CHALLENGE
Replies
-
Well, Keto is presenting a new challenge. All my life, my biggest challenge was how to lose weight and stay healthy. Now it's going to be how to stop losing weight.
I'm thinking of going back to low carb (net < 100) and adding a few low glycemic starches. But yesterday a commercial featuring hash browns was so appealing that it scared me. This is gonna be tricky...4 -
I’ve been having a hard time staying keto pure during my busy hectic summer season. Last week I partnered with a fellow keto monthly challenge friend to monitor each other’s food log for the week. I’ve done this before on this thread and it has helped me both times. It was as if I had an angel on my shoulder to help me be keto good and fight the devil on my other shoulder who wants me to go to Dairy Queen.
Thanks to eggfooyamyam, I managed to log my food 6 out of 7 days this week. As a result, I had a Sunday loss for the first time this month of August. My hope is this will reverse my trend of weight gain and start a new trend of moving toward my goals.
7 -
i am not that satisfied with losing weight again, now i am up to 2500 cal on a day without workout...
Sunday 08/05: 172.2
Sunday 08/12: 170.4 at 10.0% BF
Sunday 08/19: 168.6
Sunday 08/26:2 -
stormywxs288 wrote: »Thanks to eggfooyamyam, I managed to log my food 6 out of 7 days this week. As a result, I had a Sunday loss for the first time this month of August. My hope is this will reverse my trend of weight gain and start a new trend of moving toward my goals.
Thank you for suggesting that we check-in and hold each other accountable. That helped me get back in the swing of Keto. I might still be eating hamburger buns if not for you. Okay, I only did that once... but it's a slippery slope.
4 -
Sunday 08/05: 154.2 (-1.8)
Sunday 08/12: 156.8 (+2.6)
Sunday 08/19: 158.0 (+1.2)
Sunday 08/26
Thank you to everyone for your support and lovely messages. The last two weeks have been very tough. I had found out that my cat was sick with cancer and this past Tuesday I made the heart wrenching decision to put him to sleep. It was at home on a beautiful day with the windows open, the sun shining and the warm breeze blowing. We cuddled on my bed until he was gone. It was horrible and beautiful at the same time, and I am so grateful that he didn't have to suffer.
Over the past two weeks I've logged a bit, but while I stayed low carb, my calories were way over on most days. I had been working out 3-5 days a week, but have been to the gym only once in over two weeks. I also had a friend in town and a birthday party and have been drinking more than usual. I do not like how I feel when I am not in ketosis and am looking forward to getting back to my routine.
I am starting my week with a 24 hour fast to get myself back into the swing of things. I don't want to be someone who gains a bunch of weight every time I feel stress. Back to my WOE and regular exercise, and hopefully the 3.8 lbs I gained will be lost again quickly.
Have a great week everyone.10 -
Start Weight (May 24,2018) 248.2 lbs
GW for August 210.0 lbs
Near term goal 179.9 lbs
Sunday 08/05 219.6
Sunday 08/12 215.4 (-4.2)
Sunday 08/19 214.5 (-0.9)
Sunday 08/26
Friday 08/31
It's been really hot here this week and I didn't feel like eating at all. I was also dehydrated most of the week and that caused tummy issues-not so good. On the scales things were going in the wrong direction but I can see my left ankle swollen from all the retained water. As the week progressed I managed to get the fluids under control and things got better. As for a NSV- my jeans that I bought 3 weeks ago are getting a bit too roomy and I had to wear a belt. I feel loved like I'm constantly rearranging my closet finding items that now fit me well. I wish we had a community closer where we can check out cloths to use between sizes 😏
I'm will be on the road this week and looking forward to escape the heat although I will be replacing dry heat with humidity. Oh well summer will be over soon 😅
@d_dc_lady so sorry to hear your cat is gone. I can imagine that it has been hard going through the bad news on his illness and the hard decision you had to make. I admire you that even in all this difficult time you didn't give up and in the back of your mind you know what is your WOE, so pausing for a bit sometimes it's what we need. Best of luck with your fast this week.3 -
Sunday 8/5: 237.2
Sunday 8/12: 233.6
Sunday 8/19: 235.6 up 2 lbs
Sunday 8/26:
Went up 2 lbs, which is unsurprising, given the night of revelry I had on Thursday. ^_^ Totally worth it! I still have time to reach my goal of 8 lbs for the month, so I'm not going to sweat this gain.7 -
Sunday 08/12-275
Sunday 08/19-265.2 -9.8lbs (only water weight, but I’ll take it
Sunday 08/26
Sunday 08/316 -
@beautifulchaos135 Who cares if it's water weight, it's still weight! Congrats on your loss This week. 👏👏3
-
@Re_Banana thank you! I know it will slow down but like I said, I’ll take it1
-
Alright, maybe I can hit my goal this month. Down 6 pounds from last Sunday. The wife was away at a bachelorette party this weekend, but I managed to stay on track. This week/weekend will be rough though. My birthday is this week so lots of celebrating will be done. If I hit my goal and then go back up, did the goal happen??
Height: 6'7
Starting weight: 310 (July 1 2018)
Weight on 7/31: 286lbs
Goal weight by 8/31: 265lbs
Sunday 08/05: 282lbs
Sunday 08/12: 278 lbs
Sunday 08/19: 272
Sunday 08/26:
Wrapping up August 08/31:5 -
Started Keto on 8/6/18. Had a first good week with weight loss, then it slowed down. I have been trying to figure out what works for me. I had no problem getting into ketosis, but not sure my body knows what to do with the ketones. I'm starting to feel better - no amazing energy yet though
SW - 228.2
GW - 160
End of August GW - 205 (this is probably a little too optimistic, but I'd rather aim high, right?)
Sunday, August 5 - 228.2
Sunday, August 12 - 220.2
Sunday, August 19 - 217.4
Sunday, August 26
Friday, August 313 -
I feel very good about this week. I was away at my daughter's house for the weekend for grand-daughter's birthday. You all know how that goes! I still came in with a loss. Yippee!! My daughter knows how I eat now and isn't offended when I bring my own food. She hadn't seen me in more than 4 months and the first thing she said to me was "You look great, mom!" So that was the big NSV for the week! I have now officially lost 20 pounds!! I have 15 to go till I reach my goal and being more than halfway there is tremendously encouraging. I'm starting to see some muscle definition in my arms and I had to put another hole in my watchband so it didn't swing around on my wrist. Yup, it has been a good month. Keto on, my friends!
Keto Jan SW: 175
August Goal: less than 157.6
Goal Weight: 140
Sunday 08/05 - 157.2 (-.4)
Sunday 08/12 - 156 (-1.2)
Sunday 08/19 - 154.8 (-1.2)
Sunday 08/26
Friday 08/318 -
Sunday 8/19: 217.8
Sunday 8/26:
Wahoo! Back to weighing and logging! Hope you all are well - I've been away on an intentional sabbatical (was supposed to be 8 weeks but I'm ready to come back after 5!!) I am feeling recharged, refreshed and ready to get to goal!!8 -
@jrmie333 Thank you!
How is it for you with the no dairy?
I thought I was managing well until I went to a bbq and that was a WRAP!
Is there any way you can have an allergen test done? It may be the easiest way to figure out what is causing you issues.
@NikkiJRM dairy free seems to be working. Not feeling as sicked. I have yet to have my hormones checked again. Just added mct oil coconut flavor to my teas as well. So we will see. I will ask Dr.abt allergen testing , hopefully I can do it. Will keep y all updated.0 -
HW: 275lbs
Keto starting weight 5/31/18: 229lbs
To finish off July 7/31: 208.5
Sunday 08/05: 205.7
Sunday 08/12: 201.6
Sunday 08/19: 201.1 (technically 8/18, I’m currently on vacation with no scale)
Sunday 08/26:
Wrapping up August 8/31:
I’m on vacation right now. I’m not eating anything crazy, but it’s hard keeping to strict Carnivore. I did kind of cheat tonight too with an ear of corn and also had a cappuccino (almond milk/sugar free syrup). I’m getting at least 10k steps per day, so...silver lining?!?!
4 -
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)
Sunday 08/05: 152.8
Sunday 08/12: 153.4
Sunday 08/19: 152.2
Sunday 08/26
LOL - my scale hates me. I gained this week - went up to 155! Then dropped down to 154.6 for my Friday weigh in (when I update my MFP weight). Then of course, Sunday comes around and I dropped to 152.2 and have been at that since. LOL
My biggest struggle last week was water intake. I'm trying so hard but some days, I feel like I'm drowning in water, even if I've only had 24 ounces. So I'm working on spreading out my water intake and drinking earlier in the day.
As of today (August 21), I've officially been doing Keto for 2 months. I've had my cheat items (omg, the 94% dark chocolate truffle I had over the weekend was divine) but I've tried to make sure I'm not having entire cheat MEALS and that seems to be working well for me.
Things I've learned in the last two months:- WATER IS EVERYTHING and eating avocados should be part of a daily routine.
- Sleep is also very important.
- It's OK to not be hungry.
- Changing your eating habits changes your perspective on life.
- Having a treat every once in a while, in moderation, is more than OK.
- If you slip up, just move forward and start again. You can't change what's already been done.
I hope your week is amazing!!!13 -
Goals: 28" waist - 154 lbs - 17% bf
8/1 - 30" - 157 - 18.4%
8/7 - 29.5" - 155.4 - 17.9%
8/10 - 29" - 153.4 - 17.2%
8/14 - 29" - 154.8 - 17.5%
8/17 - 29" - 154.4 - 17.5%
8/24 - 28.5"
I didn't take the time to hop on the scale this morning because I was already late and half dressed when I realized I probably needed a checkpoint for the week...however, I did a quick waist measurement, and YAY!!! I'm hoping to lose that last half inch in the final week, but even if I don't it was totally worth it just to make as much progress as I have.
For those of you going dairy free - anyone else can ignore the rest of this post:
I was vegan for 5 years and here are some of my favorites, might save you some time (and money) testing out replacements, and these are all just my opinions, so feel free to disagree...cashew milk is the best replacement for half and half or cream and it's amazing in tea/coffee...almond milk is probably my favorite for a plain milk like cooking or cereals or just drinking plain...earth balance is the best butter replacement...soy cheese is gross except cream cheese, Vegan Gourmet and Tofutti both have decent soy based cream cheese...Daiya brand is the best approximation of sliced or shredded cheese and it kind of melts right...be watchful on the cheese replacements because some of them are made with milk protein so they are labeled "lactose free" or "dairy free" Go Veggie brand is one that I specifically remember doing that, so look for a "vegan" label if you want it 100% no milk based ingredients or read the ingredients and know what they all mean...coconut milk yogurts are the best tasting, the other milk alternative bases are kind of bland...for sour cream I would just go with a plain non-dairy yogurt...for mayo Veganaise by Follow Your Heart is quite good...and if you want to have a splurge or treat and have ice cream So Delicious is so very very yum, and they have a Turtle Trails that was totally my very favorite weakness...fortunately it's only in small containers.2 -
Dairy allergy & here are my favorites:
Almond Breeze unsweetened chocolate almond milk
Daiya non-dairy cheeses (all of them)
Chao original creamy non-dairy cheese
Tofutti cream cheese
Daiya non-dairy yogurt (cherry)
0 -
Started Keto on 8/6/18. Had a first good week with weight loss, then it slowed down. I have been trying to figure out what works for me. I had no problem getting into ketosis, but not sure my body knows what to do with the ketones. I'm starting to feel better - no amazing energy yet though
SW - 228.2
GW - 160
End of August GW - 205 (this is probably a little too optimistic, but I'd rather aim high, right?)
Sunday, August 5 - 228.2
Sunday, August 12 - 220.2
Sunday, August 19 - 217.4
Sunday, August 26
Friday, August 31
It seems to me that u r doing fantastic. Keep up with the good work.0