MARCH Monthly Challenge
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happy belated birthday @KristinLeeD
hope things get better on the home front to allow things to settle down for tracking and keeping the carbs low and the fat/protein high (depending on your needs)1 -
Starting weight: 230
Sunday 01/06: 227 (-3)
Sunday 01/13: 222.9 (-4.1)
Sunday 01/20: 221 (-1.9)
Sunday 01/27: 217.8 (-3.2)
Sunday 02/03: 216 (-1.8)
Sunday 02/10: 214.6 (-1.4)
Sunday 02/17: 214.3 (-0.3)
Sunday 02/24: 213.6 (-0.7)
Sunday 03/03: 211.6 (-2)
Sunday 03/10: 210.5 (-1.1)
Jan (-12.2)
Feb (-4.2)
Mar (-3.1)3 -
KristinLeeD wrote: »………. I now officially have one more year until I am 50. ………..
I need to set goals and I am big on external motivators. I understand we are supposed to make healthy decisions based on our own well-being, from within, for our health and not for vanity's sake. But, by now I know myself well enough to admit that all of that does not work for me. I need the motivation of an upcoming beach vacation, clothing I want to fit me, and now to look good in general - not look good 'for my age'...……………...
I have been touch and go in this group for the past 6 months. I'm hoping to get back on track with my re-set goals....................
KLD I hear you loud and clear. Next year I will turn SEVENTY. I too don’t want to just look and feel “Good for my age”. I’m realizing there are limitations on things I can now do, that I use to take for granted, but I still want to live life with vigor. Also like you, I’ve struggled the last 6 or more months. In fact, I just gained over 10 pounds while on a 2-week vacation.
I know what to do because I’ve done it before. I just need a reset/restart that will take. This forum and people like you were a big part of my previous keto success. Also like you, I need external motivation. For me, my vanity requires public recognition. That’s right, “I’m Vain”, and I thrive on approval from people.
Fact is I lean heavily on this group. There are individuals, like you, on this thread who I admire and respect for their long-term dedication and accomplishments. Time and time again people on this thread have shown me they too are human. I’ve witnessed their struggles as well as their successes. They have inspired me to hang in and keep coming back.
And KLD, you and I are coming back. If little “old” you can lose 25 pounds while keeping up with a job, husband and teenage kids, then I can do it too.
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First week started good, then we got off track just trying to get the hang of things. Started back strong yesterday. And found some great recipes this weekend. Cloud bread, raspberry cheesecakes fat bombs, OMG....
SW: 270
GW: 150
March Goal: 255
Sunday 3/03 -265
Sunday 3/10 - 263.2
Sunday 3/17 -
Sunday 3/24 -
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03/12/19- My first week in Keto. Down 3 pounds. ah-ha moment yesterday when I realized the pepperoni and salami I like so much and reach for is full of sodium. Lesson learned. Today will be new.
SW: 200
GW: 197.4
first goal- 180
looking for friends to share open diaries.... I'm a great cheerleader.
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Butter1cupp wrote: »03/12/19- My first week in Keto. Down 3 pounds. ah-ha moment yesterday when I realized the pepperoni and salami I like so much and reach for is full of sodium. Lesson learned. Today will be new.
SW: 200
GW: 197.4
first goal- 180
looking for friends to share open diaries.... I'm a great cheerleader.
Hi Butter1cupp,
I share open diary with friends.You're welcome to join me.I'm sending you a friend request.x0 -
Hello! After dealing with some female hormone issues, I started tracking macros again - I have about 35lbs to lose to get my desired weight.
After two weeks, I started noticing this weird taste in my mouth and was dropping weight & I was going about 12-14 hours without being hungry. Totally new for me. The weight I could reason was water weight but that taste & the no hunger???... so Google told me it’s likely from low carb/keto. I went back and looked at my logs and realized that I had been in the very low carb range. Cravings had pretty much disappeared too.
So I thought ok... why not keep it this way since I’ve been happy, feel full etc. I’m not a huge carb lover anyway... popcorn & French fries are about it for me. So I’m LEARNING how to eat better and in such a way to keep me fuller longer. 😊😊😊
Glad to be here. Add me if you like!
SW: 199
CW: 193
GW: 160-1654 -
Started Keto: May 9, 2018
Starting weight: 210.4
Lowest Weight in 2018: 183.8
(Loss of 25” and 26.6 Lbs!)
First weight back in 2019: 193.4 lbs
Current Weight as of Feb 28th: 188.0
New goals:
See 182.9 before the end of March!
See the 70’s before my husband’s bday in May
See the 60’s by my bday in September
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
03/03 - 187.4 Yay! It’s finally moving!
03/10 - 188.0 I don’t understand what’s happening here. I’ve been sooooo good. But I’ve also increased my exercise so maybe that’s it?
03/17 - 186.6 Yay! Back down where I should be.
03/24
03/31
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Started Keto Oct 1- 180.3
Last weight in Feb-168.7
03/03- 168.1
03/10- 168.8
03/17- 167.5
03/24
03/310 -
“Top o’ the Morning to you all"
Feb. 24: SW - 245
1st goal: 199
Sunday 03/03: 237
Sunday 03/10: 234
Sunday 03/17: 232.8
Sunday 03/24:
Sunday 03/31:
So my immediate response was bummed that the loss was only 1.2 pds, but then I looked at the big picture and thats 12 lbs in 3 weeks - very happy with that.
Best NSV this week, my son said "Mom, you seem like your in such a great mood these days"
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I started Dec 19, 2018 and have committed to a year of keto and tracking.
SW: 202.6
CW: 181.0
GW: 145
I don't have a March goal.
Hit or below my calories, follow my macro. measure and weigh.
Sunday 03/03: 184.0
Sunday 03/10: 183.6
Sunday 03/17: 181.0
Sunday 03/24:
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SW: 213 (January 15)
CW: 200
GW(March): 190
GW(Total): 150
Sunday 03/03: 200.0
Sunday 03/10: 197.1
Sunday 03/17: 195.6
Sunday 03/24:
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Butter1cupp wrote: »03/12/19- My first week in Keto. Down 3 pounds. ah-ha moment yesterday when I realized the pepperoni and salami I like so much and reach for is full of sodium. Lesson learned. Today will be new.
SW: 200
GW: 197.4
first goal- 180
looking for friends to share open diaries.... I'm a great cheerleader.
Salt is our friend on Keto.1 -
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
Friday 03/01- 172.2
Sunday 03/03- 174.2
Sunday 03/10- 169.6
Sunday 03/17- 172
Sunday 03/24-
Well...the 160's didn't last long...
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Weather has finally turned for the better here so it’s been good to get outside and walk a bit! That’s helped the mood immensely! 4 lbs down this week which I’m guessing is a bit of a water flush as I’ve also been making myself drink more water. I struggle with that! Hope everyone has a great week!
SD: Jan 2,2019 / SW: 156lbs /GW: 130lbs
03/03: 145lbs
03/10: 144lbs
03/17: 140lbs
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Had a reallly rough week after I found out I was being cheated on but I still lost weight!!!! That makes the week a good one
SW: 206.6
March Goal: 196.4
UGW: 140
03/03: 203.2 (-3.4)
03/10: 200.2 (-3.0)
03/17: 195.2 (-5.0)
03/24:
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Original starting weight: 155
Goal weight: 120 +/-
Sunday 03/03:
Sunday 03/10: 148.4
Sunday 03/17: 147.2 (-1.2)
Sunday 03/24:
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Back on track and losing weight again. I am definitely a size 14 now, so I spent the weekend cleaning out my closet and getting rid of all my XL (18 & 16) clothing. what a great feeling.
SW: 192.2
CW: 174.2
GW: 140
**March Goal: 167 lbs...
Sunday 3/03 - 176.4 (-0.8 lbs)
Sunday 3/10 - 176.4 (no change but down a size)
Sunday 3/17 - 174.2 (-2.2 lbs)
Sunday 3/24 -
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Hello! After dealing with some female hormone issues, I started tracking macros again - I have about 35lbs to lose to get my desired weight.
After two weeks, I started noticing this weird taste in my mouth and was dropping weight & I was going about 12-14 hours without being hungry. Totally new for me. The weight I could reason was water weight but that taste & the no hunger???... so Google told me it’s likely from low carb/keto. I went back and looked at my logs and realized that I had been in the very low carb range. Cravings had pretty much disappeared too.
So I thought ok... why not keep it this way since I’ve been happy, feel full etc. I’m not a huge carb lover anyway... popcorn & French fries are about it for me. So I’m LEARNING how to eat better and in such a way to keep me fuller longer. 😊😊😊
Glad to be here. Add me if you like!
SW: 199
CW: 193
GW: 160-165
That is so awesome and a really great feeling (to not be craving)! I have been "off the wagon" and it is HARD when you are at the stage where all you can think about is food - where I am at right now. Thanks for the reminder that this too will pass and I'll be back being fat adapted again soon and I can stop thinking about all the things I'm missing!2 -
@stormywxs288
Thank you for commiserating with me I'm glad to be 'back' and I rely on this group and my other MFP friends as well. There are a few (you included!) who have stuck with me through my craziness and cheered me on when I needed it - thank you!
I FINALLY have access to MFP on my desktop and my phone - not being able to post in certain parts of the app or see my feed really kept me off of here. I am not sure what fixed it (I had tried everything to no avail) but it seems I have access again!
Have a great week!
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Feb 2/24: 165.0
Sunday 03/03: 164.6
Sunday 03/10: No scale access
Sunday 03/17: 164.6
Sunday 03/24:
Sunday 03/31:
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Hi friends!! Happy to be back on the keto wagon!! I've spent the last few days cooking up a storm and doing tons of meal prepping. I'm determined to minimize obstacles so that I have smooth sailing back to fat adaptation.
I've joined a fitness challenge and am logging diligently. It won't take long to lose what I've gained over the past few months.
Happy to see you all!
March
03/10 - 240 lbs
03/17 - 234 lbs
03/24
03/31
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River_Goddess wrote: »Hi friends!! Happy to be back on the keto wagon!! I've spent the last few days cooking up a storm and doing tons of meal prepping. I'm determined to minimize obstacles so that I have smooth sailing back to fat adaptation.
I've joined a fitness challenge and am logging diligently. It won't take long to lose what I've gained over the past few months.
Happy to see you all!
March
03/10 - 240 lbs
03/17 - 234 lbs
03/24
03/31
Wow. That’s incredible. 7 pounds in 7 days!
I’m just 6lbs in about a month ... keto as well.1 -
SW - 192.8 lbs
GW-130 lbs
Sunday 03/03 - 171.8
Sunday 03/10 - 175.6
Sunday 03/17 - 173.6
Sunday 03/24 -
Apparently I ate something I shouldn’t have about a week ago and it is still putting me through the ringer! I’m hoping to get back to losing soon.1 -
2/16 staring date
SW: 395
GW: 375
CW 344 (3/16)
2/16 395
2/23 380
3/2 364
3/9 353
3/16 344
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Way to go Sean!! You're killin it!!
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Wow. That’s incredible. 7 pounds in 7 days!
I’m just 6lbs in about a month ... keto as well.
Carbs give me serious inflammation and water retention. That's why I went keto in the first place, as an anti-inflammatory diet. I was a walking water balloon, and so achey & sore!! When I first went keto, I dropped 40 lbs in 2 months JUST from water. My cells and joints were sooooo happy. I do pack weight on unreasonably fast if I eat carbs, because I inflame and hold water, but then it also drops pretty fast when I stop.
I tried just being gluten free and not low carb, and that certainly did help. I wasn't sore but I did still retain water. Keto is the only thing I've found that heals my inflammation completely.0 -
Starting weight: 230
Sunday 01/06: 227 (-3)
Sunday 01/13: 222.9 (-4.1)
Sunday 01/20: 221 (-1.9)
Sunday 01/27: 217.8 (-3.2)
Sunday 02/03: 216 (-1.8)
Sunday 02/10: 214.6 (-1.4)
Sunday 02/17: 214.3 (-0.3)
Sunday 02/24: 213.6 (-0.7)
Sunday 03/03: 211.6 (-2)
Sunday 03/10: 210.5 (-1.1)
Sunday 03/17: 210.1 (-0.4)
Jan (-12.2)
Feb (-4.2)
Mar (-3.5)5 -
Hi, everyone,🙋🏽♀️
I just drop in to report . How are you all doing ?
Jan/18/SW - 142.7 😟🤦🏽♀️
Feb/24 -133.3 ( lost 9.4 ) goodbye 140's 👍🏽
Mar/3 - 132.6 ( > 0.7)
Mar/10 - 130.9 ( > 1.7)
Mar/17 - 129.5 ( > 1.4) goodbye 130's 👍🏽
Lately,I plan my meals and fill my diary before I prepare and eat now.So, I can eat the right amounts and the right proportions of foods.I started 16/8 IF properly too.I'll try to lose weight a bit faster .
Good luck everyone ! 🍀🍀🍀2 -
Sunday 3/03: 189.3lbs
Sunday 3/10: 193.4 lbs 🙁
Sunday 3/17: 192.5 lbs was on vacation for a few days. Posting late, but weighed before I left! Did ok on vacation, had a few non-Keto meals, but back at home and getting back on track.
Sunday 3/24:
Sunday 3/31:3
