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
