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January 2019!! Monthly Challenge

chinatowninchina

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Also welcome to everyone who is thinking OMG: I sooooooo need to loose some weight! That's me for sure to name but one!

You can post your weight here and also in the Keto Monthly Challenge Spreadsheet which Nikki has updated.

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 and welcome to the shiny New Year full of good intentions!

Tuesday 01/01. for those who want to start the New Year!
Sunday 01/06
Sunday 01/13
Sunday 01/20
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31. for those who want to finish the month!

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL........................2019 who can believe it!!

Good luck to everyone, welcome to everyone new and well done the old faithfuls!!

Replies

lbride

So I haven't been really doing the keto, just trying to increase fat and watch calories. Main reason that I wanted to do it was so that my muscles would "pop" out more (ie, to look more 'lean") for an event in a couple months. For anyone in my situation, what is the amount of time that you comitted to doing a program like keto before any event? few weeks? month? one week?

Here's the (one day early) log in. (prob just a low water weight day, so taking it and logging it!)

SW: 135
Short term GW - 130 by Feb 1
GW: 126 - by March 31

01/01 - 135
01/02 - 134
01/06 - 133.5
01/13 - 132
01/20 - 130.5
01/27
01/31

AllSeasons66

Hi there, I started my Keto journey today so I'm a newbie... would love to join

chinatowninchina

Tuesday 01/01. 165.
Sunday 01/06. 161.08
Sunday 01/13. 161.2
Sunday 01/20. 160.8
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

the way I am at the moment that is a very undeserved loss, my head's not in this just now. You know the feeling: every morning yes, I'm going to be amazingly keto and stick to everything and then.............mmm. Also I feel fat and bloated which is beyond stupid as I know I'd feel better if I just stuck to this and yet.........

Thank goodness we do this group and I'm so vested in it that I feel I have to post my weight and keep going otherwise I'm sure I'd be much worse than I am currently in fact I'd have totally given up.

So welcome to everyone new and stick to it and logging in, it does work, even when you are fed up with yourself and not feeling inspired to continue there's a whole group sitting at your shoulder: you can do this!

valleygirl74

We think that you're awesome, chinatowninchina. Take the loss. You are doing great. And thank you for all of your efforts here. Much appreciated!

valleygirl74

SW: 230 lbs (2015)
GW: 140 lbs
Shrt TG: 195 lbs.

Tuesday 01/01. 221.2lbs
Sunday 01/06 222
Sunday 01/13 217.6
Sunday 01/20 217
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

Must focus. Had been down two additional pounds earlier this week (yay) but they're baaaacckkk. Dagnabbit.

d_dc_lady

Happy Sunday everyone

My clothes are fitting better again and I feel so much more mental clarity, less anxiety, and better focused on my goals - not just my keto goals, but life in general. Eating well and taking care of ourselves really does pay off, and not just in pounds lost.

Sunday 01/06: 165.2
Sunday 01/13: 162.2 (-3.0)
Sunday 01/20: 160.8 (-1.4)
Sunday 01/27:

PrincesseAly23

Started Keto: May 9, 2018
Starting weight: 210.4
Lowest Weight this Year (2018): 183.8
(Loss of 25” and 26.6 Lbs!)

Achieved goals so far:
See 185 by 10/19 - SUCCESS!
Lose 25 Lbs - SUCCESS! 10/18
Keep Lost weight OFF during this Holiday Season - Nope, I didn’t keep it all off, but I also didn’t gain it all back like last year, so I consider that a win!
See 179 before Valentine’s Day (or at least before March 2019)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

I’m back from vacation and ready to get back on the keto wagon! (Oh keto how I have missed you! I promise to not cheat again for a VERY long time!!!)

I want to start the year by working towards Valentine’s Day!

Sunday 01/06 - 193.4 lbs - whoops! Vacation hurt more than I thought it would! But I know I’ve got some bloating left from the travel so hopefully next week I will see a big drop.

Sunday 01/13 - 189.8 Now that’s more like it!!!
Sunday 01/20
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

cmbalint

vacations are hard new foods different schedules

cmbalint

I thought I posted but don't see it so I'm going to do it again
01/01 184.3
01/07 181.7
01/13 183.2
01/20 182.0
really focused on the next two for next weigh in.I made an adjustment to my protein I think I was eating too much come off of WW freestyle I need to rethink the protein

Larkspur94

I'm female, age 25, 5' 5''
Starting weight -154 (Sept 26th)
Current weight -132
Goal weight -around 119 (depends on image and haven't done any weights/resistance yet)

Monday 12/24 - 131 (Morning of cheat time start, which lasted 9 days. More than planned as gifted a lot of chocolate and cider, so also had cheat meals each day. Didn't track after this day)

Tuesday 01/02 - 139 (Went back on here and yep, 8lb gain. Mostly water but 2/3lb is fat as went overboard on kcals. I found I preferred keto alternatives in the end. Potatoes are so boring in any form. Rice, pasta and noodles also boring. Cauliflower mash and rice is so much better. Zoodles are great for noodles and spaghetti. Good keto recipe for other pasta. Bread I still enjoyed. Had toast with jam each day. Need to try keto bread recipe for toast. The overall feel of carbs and sugar though wasn't good. I felt crummy and towards the end my headaches were coming back, so was good to end before the migraines kicked in. I was also looking forward to healthy food again.

)

Sunday 01/06 - 136 (Water weight going down)

Sunday 01/13 - 137 (Cheated on the 9th, my b-day, and for a couple days after. Water weight went back up, making weight 139 and I also struggled to go back. Had a keto day on 11th, tried making keto bread which failed and being that I spent hours on it I ate regular toast with jam from frustration. I got myself in the habit of snacking with the cheating so just felt hungry too much. Plain Weetabix in milk next night before managing to hold off any carby snacks other days. Those snacks still totalled to moderate low-carb though so wasn't too big a hit. )

Sunday 01/20 -132 (I was 134 yesterday so wasn't expecting the 2 pound drop. May go up 1 tomorrow cause water, who knows. Getting better with the snacks, though did give in to having chicken and nuts last night which I'm logging in today's diary. Goal this week is not to snack at night, going to bed earlier would likely help. The cheating really messed up my eating habits, which were easy before.)

Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31.

shirli2018

SW 248.2 lbs
GW for 2019 140 lbs

January GW 178 lbs
Tuesday 01/01 185.6
Sunday 01/06. 186)
Sunday 01/13 182 (-2.9 lbs)
Sunday 01/20 179.7 (-2.3 lbs)
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

This week I’m celebrating moving out of the obese category to being “just” overweight. That is based on BMI. I’m also down another solid pant size which translates to many many sizes down. My wardrobe is shrinking as I’m getting rid of all the items that are too big. I have to dress nice to work and it can get expensive having to but professional looking outfits every 10lbs or so which for me is every 4-6 weeks, and I cannot stand baggy pants so if they start sagging in the bottom they are out of the rotation. I’m now a fan of clothing subscriptions where you essentially rent the cloths every month for a monthly fee. That is cheaper for me than what I’ve spent on shopping and dry-cleaning/laundry, and it gives me the opportunity to try out different styles and switch sizes as needed.

Wow that was a long post 🤪.

Keep on Keto

zanyterp

@shirli2018 that is awesome! who does clothing subscriptions? that is something i hadn't heard of before; but sounds awesome

CarolynRSB

Start Date: 29 July 2018
SW: 178
GW: 138

Sunday 01/06: 159.5
Saturday 01/12: 158.5
Saturday 01/19: 159.5
Sunday 01/27:
Thursday 01/31:

I was a little off this week due to overeating during the snowstorms. I'm also using yesterday's number, as we had friends over for a nice dinner last night, and while it was keto-friendly, I for sure overate and drank. We did steak tartare and brie (bread was available, but I didn't have any) for appetizers, grilled chicken thighs with bacon fried brussels sprouts and cauliflower mash for the main course, then I had Halo Top ice cream for dessert (real ice cream and pie for others). The wine flowed!

stormywxs288

I would like to make an official complaint about aging. Last week I was measured for a challenge at my gym entitled “Lean in 19”. One of the measurements was height. I was measured at 5’4.5”. The problem is I have operating under the illusion that I was 5’6” for all my adult life until yesterday.

Not fair!!!!! I was having hard enough time keeping up with standards for being 5’6”. Now I must aim for goals as a 5’4.5” male angry old white guy. I think I’ll I will just claim that I’m not too fat, I’m just too short. Ha!

I’m not really angry or looking for sympathy. I know that getting old is not for sissies. Each day/month/year brings a new challenge. So, I rescind my complaint about aging. I’m not yet ready to accept the alternative to aging. So, bring it on age. I’ve got a new perspective, one and a half inches shorter and 1.6 pounds lighter than last week.

lbride

stormywxs288 wrote: »

I would like to make an official complaint about aging. Last week I was measured for a challenge at my gym entitled “Lean in 19”. One of the measurements was height. I was measured at 5’4.5”. The problem is I have operating under the illusion that I was 5’6” for all my adult life until yesterday.

Not fair!!!!! I was having hard enough time keeping up with standards for being 5’6”. Now I must aim for goals as a 5’4.5” male angry old white guy. I think I’ll I will just claim that I’m not too fat, I’m just too short. Ha!

I’m not really angry or looking for sympathy. I know that getting old is not for sissies. Each day/month/year brings a new challenge. So, I rescind my complaint about aging. I’m not yet ready to accept the alternative to aging. So, bring it on age. I’ve got a new perspective, one and a half inches shorter and 1.6 pounds lighter than last week.

That's a legitimate complaint!!!!! Not fair

THachAb

This week felt pretty good! I’m struggling with keeping my carbs low enough but getting enough calories even though I’m eating only keto friendly foods. Maybe I do need to start using some fat bombs? That said, I still feel better than ever, lots of energy and more mentally “sharp” than I’ve been for quite some time. Survived hubbies birthday party at our house Friday. Managed to avoid a lot of the carb heavy appies and cake... stuck to some veggies with queso dip and a couple of buffalo wings. Proud that I didn’t cave though the temptation was very strong!!

SD: Jan 2,2019 / SW: 156lbs /GW: 130lbs

Tuesday 01/01 -156 lbs
Sunday 01/06 - 151lbs
Sunday 01/13 - 149 lbs
Sunday 01/20 - 148 lbs
Sunday 01/27

shirli2018

@zanyterp I use Le Tote which has variety of brands and also infinite style by Ann Taylor that carries only Ann Taylor. There are others out there depends on style, size range and needs. And there are some for companies out there that do men clothing as well.

KetoZandra

I started Keto last year. I have committed to one year of keto and tracking.

Tuesday 1/1 197.6
Sunday 1/6 195.8
Sunday 1/13 192.9
Sunday 1/20 191.6
Sunday

Iamsimpleguy

Third Sunday is back Folks!!

SW - 114.7 kgs (252 Pounds)
CW - 101.7 kgs (222 Pounds)
GW - 70 kgs (155 Pounds)

Sunday 01/06 - 106.7 kgs
Sunday 01/13 - 101 Kgs
Sunday 01/20 - 101.7 Kgs
Sunday 01/27

Lucy17128

Happy Sunday Evening everyone. Feeling good about last week. I know the losses will start slowing down but I am enjoying them for now. I tried my first 24 hour fast yesterday that wasn't planned, I just wasn't hungry and thought I'd see if I could do it. It wasn't too bad, although I got a headache near the end. A year ago I would have thought not eating for 24 hours would make me pass out - ha! I'm having a rough time with drinking enough water, especially when I have places to go as I'm not fond of public restrooms so I find myself holding off on drinking water when I need to go somewhere. I've been getting out and walking during my lunch hour, but looks like rain this week so I'll need to do my workouts at home only.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week!

Start Date: 12/27/2018 SW: 271.2 (HW 285)

Sunday 01/06: 269.0
Sunday 01/13: 264.8
Sunday 01/20: 259.8
Sunday 01/27:
Thursday 01/31:

chambe3906

SW: 201
GW: 132
Shrt trm G:159

Tuesday 01/01 201 lbs
Sunday 01/06 195.2 lbs
Sunday 01/13 192.4 lbs
Sunday 01/20 190.4 lbs
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

Two more pounds this week! I can’t really see/feel a difference yet, but my husband says he can so that’s a plus! Lots of temptation this week with birthdays, cake & a buffet but I stood strong. I pray to God that he continues to give me strength!

Everyonelies

9/24-Keto SW-206.8lbs
Last Goal- 180 by 12/31/18-Met 12/9/18!!!
Next Goal- 160 by 5/31/2019
GW-140-160lbs

Tuesday 1/1- 175.4
Sunday 1/6- 177.8
Sunday 1/13- 173.8
Sunday 1/20- 175.6
Sunday- 1/27
Thursday 1/31

This month has not been good to me...

gwendyprism

Started Keto Oct 1- 180.3
Last weight in Dec- 171.9

Sunday 01/06- 170.7
Sunday 01/13- 172.6 (Part of this is I no longer have stomach flu but part may be over indulging in sugar alcohols.)
Sunday 01/20- 170.2 (Back to stomach flu weight. Yay. Now come on 160s!)
Sunday 01/27

BadAtitude

Started Keto Jan 6th. Learning to cook sucks but I am getting there (can't believe people do this for fun or career).

SW -192.2 lbs
GW-140 lbs

Sunday 1/6- 192.2
Sunday 1/13- 187.2
Sunday 1/20 - 186.2 (*)
Sunday- 1/27
Thursday 1/31

KristinLeeD

tryphenahachey wrote: »

This week felt pretty good! I’m struggling with keeping my carbs low enough but getting enough calories even though I’m eating only keto friendly foods. Maybe I do need to start using some fat bombs?

What macros are you trying to meet? When I had that issue, I had to start tracking by counting my protein, fat and carb grams and then the calories would take care of themselves. For example, my macros are: 100g Protein / 68g Fat / 20g Carbs (I'm doing a lower fat version of Keto) If I meet those macros, my calories should be right where they are supposed to be for weight loss and then I don't have to count calories.
With that said, if I end up under in calories because I come under on fat, I am okay with that because that just gives me a greater calorie deficit to reach my goals. I always try to meet my protein goal though because that is going to keep me from losing muscle.

KristinLeeD

stormywxs288 wrote: »

I’m not really angry or looking for sympathy. I know that getting old is not for sissies. Each day/month/year brings a new challenge. So, I rescind my complaint about aging. I’m not yet ready to accept the alternative to aging.

I agree that getting old is not for sissies. This weekend we watched family videos with our kids from 13 years ago. It is not fair what a decade can do!
I am only 5'1" so I don't have any height to spare, so I am NOT happy about that part of aging!
Your perspective is great....bring it on!

VeronicaMarie27

Okay, per my comment (that's sort of been buried in here), I am a daily weigher - usually once a day, sometimes twice. Well, I'm using my weigh in from Saturday as opposed to Sunday because on Saturday night I may have indulged in a bit too much non-keno wine and movie theater popcorn. Also either I made a typo in my previous weight post, or maybe it was wishful thinking... or MAYBE I'm just misremembering, but I think I was actually 162 last week, and then this week is when I finally got down to 160.... I'm starting to think I'm losing it. I put 162 on the spreadsheet, but 160 on here. I've got a lot going on... Oh well! Counting it as a win and edited last week! This weekend is my husband's birthday, but I will barely be tempted (he doesn't like chocolate), so I'm not too concerned and am planning on sticking with it! I want to be consistently down, because my water weight keeps fluctuating massively!

01/01- 166.6 lbs
01/06- 163.4 lbs
01/13- 162.0 lbs
01/19- 160.5 lbs
01/27-
01/31-

db19732018

Tuesday 01/01 - 258

Sunday 01/06 - 263

Sunday 01/13 - 262

Sunday 01/20 - 264

Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

teresamwhite

Starting weight (July 24, 2018): 200.1
Goal weight (by June 10, 2019 -my birthday!): 140
Current weight (January 1, 2018): 169

Tuesday 01/01 -169
Sunday 01/06 -169
Sunday 01/13 -165.4
Sunday 01/20 -165
Sunday 01/27
Thursday 01/31

I found a recipe for keto snack mix, y'all, and it is SO satisfying...I miss crunchy textures so much!

https://kaseytrenum.com/party-mix-keto-low-carb/

Kiki_StartingOver

Forgot to make my post on Monday!
1/2/2019 - Hello all! I am giving Keto a try because I am at an all time high (258 lbs) and the doctor recommends Keto for my PCOS. I can't wait to read everyone's insights and results! Happy New Year!
1/7/2019 - 6.3 lbs down! All water weight of course

but I will keep pushing and see what next week's weigh in brings!
1/14/2019- 3.1 lbs down! Keto has been a bit of a struggle. I've experimented with a lot of new recipes for Keto. This, on top of my workouts, have been keeping me busy! Also lost .5 inch on my bust and chest!
1/23/2019- 2.2 lbs down! OMG, I am so happy! It has been a real struggle, especially with all the free junk food, bagels, and the likes here at work.

SW: 258.8 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -11.6 lbs
GW (for now): 200 lbs
GW (end): 150 lbs

Other Goals:
In 80 days, lose 20 pounds (almost half way)
Weight under 200 before the end of the year!

Tuesday 01/01 - 258.8 lbs
Monday 01/07 - 252.5 lbs
Monday 01/14 -249.4 lbs
Monday 01/21 -247.2 lbs
Monday 01/28 -
Monday 01/31 -