October Monthly Challenge
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You are welcome
If it makes you feel any better, I gained 7 lbs from my compulsive weigh-in yesterday to today (when I actually record for personal & challenge reasons)
I wish I knew what I was doing on Sunday’s that I generally gain 4-7 lbs overnight (which is part of the reason I keep my updates on the challenge to Monday)
But. For me at least, I am trending in the right direction and that is more than I’ve been able to say for a long time1 -
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You are welcome
If it makes you feel any better, I gained 7 lbs from my compulsive weigh-in yesterday to today (when I actually record for personal & challenge reasons)
I wish I knew what I was doing on Sunday’s that I generally gain 4-7 lbs overnight (which is part of the reason I keep my updates on the challenge to Monday)
But. For me at least, I am trending in the right direction and that is more than I’ve been able to say for a long time
@zanyterp, the funny thing is that I ate heavier on Saturday, was down a pound yesterday...ate lighter yesterday..."went up" almost the full pound. I have lost my appetite almost completely...yesterday the majority of my calories came from almonds and thats only because I didnt want to be too low on my caloric intake...1 -
@Everyonelies
i get that feeling (of not being hungry but still needing to eat)
hopefully your appetite/body decides to cooperate this week (or at least sooner than later) so you can continue to be successful1 -
Hi all,
I think it's been about three weeks since I've checked in. Just been traveling and such. Took a trip to visit my son and family and there were no keto choices at all so I didn't push it. Came home a few pounds up, but have lost most of it. Also, it's been yucky weather when I have time to get out and walk so my exercise has been pretty much nil. That must change! So here we are, a couple of steps backward, but back on the wagon to move forward.
SW - 175
GW - 140
10/7 - 156.6
10/14 - 154.4
10/21 -
10/28 -
10/31 -5 -
W: 241
Monday 10/01--234.6
Sunday 10/07--234.2
Sunday 10/14--235.5
Sunday 10/21
Sunday 10/280 -
SW - 209.8 (SW for keto 4/15/18 - 206.8)
GW - 150
Goal for October 31 - 172
Monday, Oct 1 - 177.8
Sunday, Oct 7 - 174.4
Sunday, October 14 - 174.1PrincesseAly23 wrote: »skctilidie wrote: »SW - 209.8 (SW for keto 4/15/18 - 206.8)
GW - 150
Goal for October 31 - 172
Monday, Oct 1 - 177.8
Sunday, Oct 7 - 174.4
Officially back to keto finally, after 2.5 months of being woefully off and on about it!
How did you get back at it???
I’m having a really hard time keeping motivated. I love keto, and I feel really good when I eat that way, AND I have another 49 Lbs to lose in order to get back to my healthy weight of 140… but I’ve been feeling pretty good about my body since I lost the first 25 lbs, so I slacked off. I’ve been cheating on and off (about once a week I go out of Keto completely) and so my weight has bounced between 187-189 for the past 12 weeks. I know that I need to get serious, but I feel as though… now that the health-related urgency is gone… I just don’t have the same willpower as before. It’s extremely frustrating. I have goals I want to achieve, but I keep putting off a real commitment. I’m running out of ideas on what I can do to get back into the groove of Keto. Do you (or anyone else who might be reading this) have any ideas on how to keep motivated/accountable? Thanks!
Sorry, I didn’t make it back in here again between posting last week’s weigh in and now! I did well for a whole 12 days and then my littlest’s birthday party and the cake and pizza that went with that fun came around on Friday and I have been off again ever since. Oops.
I think you and I are at a similar place. I generally like eating keto and feel good on it, but I’ve simply been lazy about planning ahead and having good food choices available. I feel so much better having lost 35, but I have another 25-30 to go and just can’t seem to get as organized or as committed to it as I was in the spring and early summer.1 -
Started Keto: May 9, 2018
Starting Weight: 210.4
(Loss of 25” and 24.6 Lbs!)
Next goals:
10/19 - 185 - SUCCESS!!! This morning I saw 185.8 for the first time since Aug 2016! I’m so very happy!
12/17 - 175
01/01 - 169? (Prob unrealistic, but I’d be thrilled!)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
Sunday 10/07 - unknown. No scale.
Sunday 10/14 - 189.4
Sunday 10/21 -
Sunday 10/28 -
Wednesday 10/31 -
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no birthday dreams come true for me. i'm ten pounds away from where I wanted to be this week.
Start 3/1 - 184
Current - 156
Sunday 10/07 - 156.2
Sunday 10/14 -
Sunday 10/21 - 158.2
Sunday 10/282 -
eggfooyamyam wrote: »no birthday dreams come true for me. i'm ten pounds away from where I wanted to be this week.
Keto constipation is the one thing that concerns me about keto! It seems unnatural to wait that long to void waste? I’ve had success though, by choosing cruciferous (higher sulfur content) veggies for my carbs. I call them my Bs and Cs; Brocolli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage and Cauliflower. I also cut back on cheddar cheese which I have a habit of snacking on because it is quick and easy.
Anyway, happy birthday. Make a wish to have a good poop when you blow out your candles on a B and C Cake.
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stormywxs288 wrote: »eggfooyamyam wrote: »no birthday dreams come true for me. i'm ten pounds away from where I wanted to be this week.
Keto constipation is the one thing that concerns me about keto! It seems unnatural to wait that long to void waste? I’ve had success though, by choosing cruciferous (higher sulfur content) veggies for my carbs. I call them my Bs and Cs; Brocolli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage and Cauliflower. I also cut back on cheddar cheese which I have a habit of snacking on because it is quick and easy.
Anyway, happy birthday. Make a wish to have a good poop when you blow out your candles on a B and C Cake.
ThANK YOU!! I deleted the part about constipation because I thought my poop talk might gross people out. But i could talk poop all day!1 -
HW: 321
Keto SW: 301
Sunday 09/30: 274.2
Sunday 10/07 274.2 (~0) Well, dang it.
Sunday 10/14 270.2 (-4) Happy Dance this week!!!
Sunday 10/21 269.8 (-0.4) And another Happy Dance this week!!!
Sunday 10/28
Wednesday 10/31
My goal for October was to simply make it below the 270 mark. I am there!!! I have guests coming in from out of town this week, so my goal for the rest of this month will be to simply maintain what I accomplished this month and to stay out of all the dishes of Halloween treats that seem to be every place I go!4 -
Monday 10/1- 180.3. Blood glucose 91, BODY fat 45.1%
Sunday 10/07- 177.5. Blood glucose 79
Sunday 10/14- 176.3 BG 84, BF 44.6%
Sunday 10/21- 176.3 BG 76 BF 44.4%
Sunday 10/28
Wednesday 10/31
Hard not to be disappointed with not losing this week, but I guess you can't lose every week.1 -
Sunday 10/07: 141.6
Sunday 10/14: 139.0
Sunday 10/21:135.6
Sunday 10/28:
Since starting I have lost 6 pounds! I haven’t strayed once and still fast everyday. I can see as the days go on I get stricter with my macros. My ultimate goal is to get down to 125. Very excited I started this new way of living.2 -
Start Weight (May 24,2018) 248.2 lbs
GW for October 194 lbs.
Near term goal 179.9 lbs
October start weight 202 lbs
Sunday 10/7 no access to scale
Sunday 10/14 200.8 lbs (-1.2)
Sunday 10/21 198.6 lbs (-2.2) 🏆🏆🏆
Sunday 10/28
I'm financially in Onedeland and "only" 12 lbs from my lowest recorded number for the last 5 years.
Now it doesn't seem so far any more after losing almost 50 lbs on this program. October has been a bit emotional since I so wanted to see a number that doesn't star with a 2. And although I lost some every week, it felt like my body wasn't going to let go. So now I just have to run away from that number. And say - never again. And. This time I really mean it.3 -
It's been a good month so far. I've lost all that I gained while visiting a completely non-keto family at the beginning of the month and even a little bit more. And that's without exercising at all because of time conflicts and bad weather. I was just thinking wouldn't it be awesome if I could break through the 150s this month!? It's totally doable, but I won't hold my breath. Experience has taught me not to have those kinds of expectations because I'm usually disappointed. I'll just keep plugging away with what I know works for me and be happy with any little success.
NSV: I've had to punch two holes in my watchband since the beginning of summer, and it's loose again!
SW - 175
GW - 140
10/7 - 156.6 (+4 - Traveling)
10/14 - 154.4 (-2.2)
10/21 - 152 (-2.4)
10/28 -
10/31 -4 -
9/24-SW-206.8lbs
9/28-CW-202.4lbs
SG- 180 by 12/31/18
GW-140-160lbs
Monday 10/01-199.8
Sunday 10/07-196.8
Sunday 10/14-195.8
Sunday 10/21-195.8
Sunday 10/28
I don't get it...😔
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@Everyonelies I see that you just started in September. I've read that some people experience a stall after the until water weight loss while you body is adapting. I've copied below info from the keto FAQ on reddit. Just hang in there! I know it will happen for you. (https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq)
"Results vary, but you will typically go through three phases
Honeymoon: Lots of weight comes off fast. This is water that was tied up with glycogen. Note: if you don’t experience rapid weight loss in this period, do not despair. Not everyone is so lucky, and men may be more likely to see rapid initial weight loss than women.
Keto Adaptation: Water and glycogen find a new balance and this causes a stall or even weight gain, which lasts for a week or two. Relax, this is both normal and temporary.
Fully keto-adapted: After 3-4 weeks the body is burning fat as its main fuel and the brain has switched to running on ketones. A bumpy downward trend in your weight will begin. The trend is "bumpy" because there will be days or weeks when your weight stalls, or even goes up slightly. This happens to everyone, on every kind of weight-loss diet. Please don’t post to /r/keto that you gained a pound or two, or plateaued for a week. The trend will be especially bumpy if you are female. In particular, shark week will play hell with your scale weight.
If a plateau lasts more than a couple of weeks, you may need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to break it. See the plateau section."2 -
10/1: 233.3
10/7: 231.0
10/14: 231.0
10/21: 230.6
10/28:
10/31:
Another loss this week, which is really surprising given how much I've eaten all week long! I was just feeling really hungry, didn't do any IF at all. Still, I'll take it. ^_^
I'll be missing my weigh in next week, since I won't be home. Keto on, everyone!
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shirli2018 wrote: »Start Weight (May 24,2018) 248.2 lbs
GW for October 194 lbs.
Near term goal 179.9 lbs
October start weight 202 lbs
Sunday 10/7 no access to scale
Sunday 10/14 200.8 lbs (-1.2)
Sunday 10/21 198.6 lbs (-2.2) 🏆🏆🏆
Sunday 10/28
I'm financially in Onedeland and "only" 12 lbs from my lowest recorded number for the last 5 years.
Now it doesn't seem so far any more after losing almost 50 lbs on this program. October has been a bit emotional since I so wanted to see a number that doesn't star with a 2. And although I lost some every week, it felt like my body wasn't going to let go. So now I just have to run away from that number. And say - never again. And. This time I really mean it.
It should read I'm finally not financially- haha love auto-correct2 -
Everyonelies wrote: »9/24-SW-206.8lbs
9/28-CW-202.4lbs
SG- 180 by 12/31/18
GW-140-160lbs
Monday 10/01-199.8
Sunday 10/07-196.8
Sunday 10/14-195.8
Sunday 10/21-195.8
Sunday 10/28
I don't get it...😔
@Everyonelies we all had weeks like that. It just doesn't seem to make sense at times, but just keep working the plan and the scale will catch up. One week without losing is nothing to worry about.0 -
Started keto 29 July 2018
SW: 178
GW: 138
09/30: 164.5
10/07: 163.5
10/14: 163
10/20: 163 (weight as of yesterday... wasn't able to weigh myself this morning)
10/28:
Still 15 pounds down, and hoping to push past this stall soon (haven't lost much in the way of inches this month either). I went over my calories at times this week, though usually not by more than 200, and it was almost all keto-friendly food. This coming week I will aim to eat within that limit. I made it to muay thai three times this week, and plan to do the same next week (probably why I was hungrier than usual). Five pounds until I hit my halfway point to my goal weight, at which point I'll be feeling much better about my losses. Was hoping to hit that this month, but definitely not looking like that's happening in October.0 -
I'm at goal (145+/-) so a little bounce up or down is going to be normal now.
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Hey everyone!
Here I am checking in. I'm up .8lbs from last Sunday, but down a few lbs from Monday because Chinese happened on Sunday night. I'm happy about being able to plan meals I can enjoy with others and go right back to keto without going off the rails. My birthday is this week, and Mr Nikki is planning a night out. God help me!
My goal this week is to make it to the gym as often as possible and have a good strong keto week leading into the weekend.
I've started my Thanksgiving planning. Last year I made an entire separate menu for myself (desserts included). Some things were great, while others left much to be desired. Hoping to find some balance this year.
I hope everyone is doing well.
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@Everyonelies I see that you just started in September. I've read that some people experience a stall after the until water weight loss while you body is adapting. I've copied below info from the keto FAQ on reddit. Just hang in there! I know it will happen for you. (https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq)
"Results vary, but you will typically go through three phases
Honeymoon: Lots of weight comes off fast. This is water that was tied up with glycogen. Note: if you don’t experience rapid weight loss in this period, do not despair. Not everyone is so lucky, and men may be more likely to see rapid initial weight loss than women.
Keto Adaptation: Water and glycogen find a new balance and this causes a stall or even weight gain, which lasts for a week or two. Relax, this is both normal and temporary.
Fully keto-adapted: After 3-4 weeks the body is burning fat as its main fuel and the brain has switched to running on ketones. A bumpy downward trend in your weight will begin. The trend is "bumpy" because there will be days or weeks when your weight stalls, or even goes up slightly. This happens to everyone, on every kind of weight-loss diet. Please don’t post to /r/keto that you gained a pound or two, or plateaued for a week. The trend will be especially bumpy if you are female. In particular, shark week will play hell with your scale weight.
If a plateau lasts more than a couple of weeks, you may need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to break it. See the plateau section."
Thanks @Re_Banana ! I am happy I didnt gain, but it makes sense...and between periods and ovulation...women just dont have it that easy! I am sticking to it until the end of the year...
I see some physical changes...but the scale is a bad habit to break!1 -
shirli2018 wrote: »Everyonelies wrote: »9/24-SW-206.8lbs
9/28-CW-202.4lbs
SG- 180 by 12/31/18
GW-140-160lbs
Monday 10/01-199.8
Sunday 10/07-196.8
Sunday 10/14-195.8
Sunday 10/21-195.8
Sunday 10/28
I don't get it...😔
@Everyonelies we all had weeks like that. It just doesn't seem to make sense at times, but just keep working the plan and the scale will catch up. One week without losing is nothing to worry about.
@shirli2018 I will keep at it, maybe next week looks better!!1 -
Started Keto: June 21
Starting Weight: 167.4
Sunday 09/30: 145.8
Goal Weight: 143
Sunday 10/07: 144.4
Sunday 10/14: 144.8
Sunday 10/21: 144.0
Sunday 10/28
Exercise still hasn’t happened this week, but we’ve been experimenting with food. Tried a great chocolate mousse. Tried shirataki noodles for the first time, also pretty good but not filling so we’ll have to find a filler to go with it. I go shopping next week for new clothes so here’s to hoping I finally drop a pant size!!1 -
Starting weight (July 24, 2018): 200.1
Goal weight (by June 10, 2019 -my birthday!): 140
Current weight (Sept 28, 2018): 178.2
Monday 10/1: 178.9
Sunday 10/07: 178.6
Sunday 10/14: 178.6
Sunday 10/21: 175
Sunday 10/28:
Wednesday 10/31:
I adjusted my macros this week (75/20/5) and kept my calories the same (1500), because it has been three weeks since the scale indicated any difference. I also kept the same gym schedule this week. I also measured myself, and lost another inch from my waist and 1/2" from my hips in the last two weeks.
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@sykin are the shirataki noodles worth the work to cook? i picked some up to try and haven't yet because it looks like the instructions would make it obvious i am eating different than the rest of the family. (it could be i am over-thinking this, as is my wont, but they seem more involved than standard pasta noodles)
@teresamwhite congrats on the non-scale loss. that is very awesome1 -
SW (10'13): 388 (lost 133 lbs by 10'14)
SW (10'18): 368
GW (Oct): 268 (with two birthdays this month, I will be happy to hit the 100lb mark at "only" 10 lbs down this month)
GW: 194 - 225 (not sure if I can be healthy or maintain at 194…but would be fun to say I lost half of myself. at least for a little bit and then maintain at a slightly higher weight)
Monday 1 Oct: 278
Monday 8 Oct: 275.6 <-- loss here but gain on the spreadsheet. go me!
Monday 15 Oct: 273.2
Monday 22 Oct: 271.2
Monday 29 Oct:
Wednesday 31 Oct:
Looks like I will miss my unofficial goal of 100 lbs in one year (I remembered my starting day wrong); but I may hit it by the end of the month 🤞i saw it on the 14th during my OCD daily weigh-in; but haven't since then🤞2 -
W: 241
Monday 10/01--234.6
Sunday 10/07--234.2
Sunday 10/14--235.5
Sunday 10/21--233.2
Sunday 10/281
