Lose 5lbs + in December 2019

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  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    @SamanthaLouiseMence so very sorry to hear about your loss!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll be joining you on this thread next year and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    edited December 2019
    62 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    November 30 ending weight 145.6 November loss 1.7 lbs)
    December starting weight - 145.5
    December goal - 143.5/140.5
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    I have found Monday (M), Wednesday (W), Friday (F) weigh-in accountability works best for me. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.

    Graph use showing a small fluctuation yesterday and a whoosh from today's weigh-in. Imagine it will balance out somewhere in the middle by Friday.

    📌 1st (S)- 145.5 (Trend Weight 145.8)
    2nd (M) - 145.0 (Trend Weight 145.7)
    4th (W) - 145.2 (Trend Weight 145.6)
    6th (F) - 144.8 (Trend Weight 145.3)
    📌 8th (S) - 143.8 (Trend Weight 145.0)
    9th (M) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.9)
    11th (W) - 144.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
    13th (F) -
    📌 15th (S) -
    16th (M) -
    18th (W) -
    20th (F)
    📌 22nd (S) -
    23rd (M) -
    25th (W) - 🎄
    27th (F) -
    📌 29th (S) -
    30th (M) -
    📌 31st (T) - 🎉

    December Loss ~

    Thoughts: I'm still way off on my workouts. Need to get moving again. Now I've been completely out of fresh produce for 2 days and it's showing 😳 Must get to grocery store. I'm falling into winter hibernation mode, and I need to break that pattern now.

    December Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)
    • Continue Meal Planning
    • Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
    • Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
    • No calorie intake after 8pm.
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000 - 1685 ⬇
    • Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 0 ⬇
    • Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

    Strength Training or Aerobics:
    Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts.
    • 12/1-4 - missed, missed, aerobics, Rest
    • 12/5-8 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/9-12 - missed, missed, 50, Rest
    • 12/13-16 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

    30-Day Progress:

    4w.png
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •Lose 5 lbs in December 2019•

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 184.6
    December goal: 180
    ❄Updating every day through December.

    •Monday Updates•📌

    12/01 - 184.6 - My personal forbidden carbs (cookies, tortilla chips, chocolate) causing the uptick.
    📌12/02 - DNW
    12/03 - 185.6 - Needing some elimination 😟 and more water than I've been thirsting for. Indoor heat is really dehydrating me. Gonna have to force it for a few days.
    12/04 - 185.6
    12/05- 185.4 - I REALLY need to force a breakthrough on my water consumption. Lately, I can't get past 80-96ozs. Yesterday was only 72ozs. A couple of times a year this happens. I need a gallon a day for about a week to rehydrate.
    12/06 - 186.8
    12/07 - 186
    12/08 - 185.6
    12/09 - 185
    12/10 - 187 - 😨 Late night cup of a formerly favorite prepackaged hot chocolate. Did not taste good like it used to. Full of sugar.

    12/11 - 185.8


  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.

    December running Loss/Gain: Loss 0.4
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
    edited December 2019
    oops.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •Lose 5 lbs in December 2019•

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 184.6
    December goal: 180
    ❄Updating every day through December.

    •Monday Updates•📌

    12/01 - 184.6 - My personal forbidden carbs (cookies, tortilla chips, chocolate) causing the uptick.
    📌12/02 - DNW
    12/03 - 185.6 - Needing some elimination 😟 and more water than I've been thirsting for. Indoor heat is really dehydrating me. Gonna have to force it for a few days.
    12/04 - 185.6
    12/05- 185.4 - I REALLY need to force a breakthrough on my water consumption. Lately, I can't get past 80-96ozs. Yesterday was only 72ozs. A couple of times a year this happens. I need a gallon a day for about a week to rehydrate.
    12/06 - 186.8
    12/07 - 186
    12/08 - 185.6
    12/09 - 185
    12/10 - 187 - 😨 Late night cup of a formerly favorite prepackaged hot chocolate. Did not taste good like it used to. Full of sugar.
    12/11 - 185.8

    12/12 -185.6


  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.

    December running Loss/Gain: Loss 0.2
  • stella7x7
    stella7x7 Posts: 2,835 Member
    12/1-245.4
    12/7-246.6
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
    December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.

    December running Loss/Gain: Loss 0.0
  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    @dawnbgethealthy Way to go drinking all that water!!! Hope you had a fun time at your party!!

    @syreina Nice loss!! Way to go!!
    @Now505050 Congrats on getting out of the obese BMI range!! Very nice loss this week!!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
    December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
    December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.

    December running Loss/Gain: Gain 0.9
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,372 Member

    Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Original MFP starting weight (January 2018) - 168.2
    November 30 starting weight - 146.2 (ten-day rolling average weight 144.4)
    October goal - 143
    Ultimate goal - Range between 142 - 148

    I report scale weight and (ten day average weight).

    November 30: 146.2 (ten-day rolling average weight 144.4)
    December 7: 145.4 (ten-day rolling average weight 144.7)
    December 14: 143.8 (10-day average 144.8)


    Total loss for December: Scale says I lost 1.4 pounds, and ten-day average says I gained an insignificant amount.



  • maureenkhilde
    maureenkhilde Posts: 849 Member
    Original Start Weight: May 2018 305
    Restart Weight September 2019 250.6
    December Start Weight: 231
    December Goal Weight: 3 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: Undecided, once I get to onderland, will think about this.

    Dec 1:231
    Dec 7: 230
    Dec 14: 229.6
    Dec 21:
    Dec 28:
    Dec 31:

    Lost 1 lb, and now .4 of a loss will take. I have a bit of a head cold. So expect to see more up and down.

    Before the head cold decided it was the winner, did some baking for the Holidays. All using alternate flours and alternate sugars. That way it does not negatively impact blood sugars, and any of the blood lipids.

    I am totally off white sugar, brown sugar, white or wheat flour, all pastas and rice. I follow Low carb, not Keto. I admit I do use a number of Keto recipes more in the dessert area. And yes I find it sustainable.
    Before you all hit disagree I wonder what your blood lipids show. Mine fall in the outstanding good category do yours?

    Onward and downward for all!
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    edited December 2019
    62 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    November 30 ending weight 145.6 November loss 1.7 lbs)
    December starting weight - 145.5
    December goal - 143.5/140.5
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    I have found Monday (M), Wednesday (W), Friday (F) weigh-in accountability works best for me. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.

    Graph use showing a small fluctuation yesterday and a whoosh from today's weigh-in. Imagine it will balance out somewhere in the middle by Friday.

    📌 1st (S)- 145.5 (Trend Weight 145.8)
    2nd (M) - 145.0 (Trend Weight 145.7)
    4th (W) - 145.2 (Trend Weight 145.6)
    6th (F) - 144.8 (Trend Weight 145.3)
    📌 8th (S) - 143.8 (Trend Weight 145.0)
    9th (M) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.9)
    11th (W) - 144.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
    13th (F) - 144.7 (Trend Weight 144.7)
    📌 15th (S) -
    16th (M) -
    18th (W) -
    20th (F)
    📌 22nd (S) -
    23rd (M) -
    25th (W) - 🎄
    27th (F) -
    📌 29th (S) -
    30th (M) -
    📌 31st (T) - 🎉

    December Loss ~

    Thoughts: I've been lax in posting. Catching up. Scale had spiked, but I'm back down today. I'm still way off on my workouts. Truly falling into winter hibernation mode, and I need to break that pattern now. Fitbit sat on charger for 3 days. I'll take a look at 7 day report once there is data. Work craziness has eased up, now it's time to get ready for Christmas. We are pretty subtle here, so not to much stress or prep.

    December Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)
    • Continue Meal Planning
    • Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
    • Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
    • No calorie intake after 8pm.
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000
    • Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily
    • Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

    Strength Training or Aerobics:
    Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts.
    • 12/1-4 - missed, missed, aerobics, Rest
    • 12/5-8 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/9-12 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/13-16 - missed, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

    30-Day Progress:

    4w.png
  • maureenkhilde
    maureenkhilde Posts: 849 Member
    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
    December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
    December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.

    December running Loss/Gain: Gain 0.9
    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
    December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
    December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.

    December running Loss/Gain: Gain 0.9

    Most of what I have read regarding water consumption, does not say that coffee should be separate. Meaning water in one column all other beverages in another. Remember coffee is mostly water. Unless you are drowning it in sugar and creamers and based on how much you state you are drinking I do not think that is the case.

    The below is from Mayo Clinic

    I've been seeing ads that say caffeinated drinks hydrate you as well as water does. Is this true?
    Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.

    It is true that caffeinated drinks can contribute to your daily fluid requirement.
    Drinking caffeine-containing beverages as part of a normal lifestyle doesn't cause fluid loss in excess of the volume ingested. While caffeinated drinks may have a mild diuretic effect — meaning that they may cause the need to urinate — they don't appear to increase the risk of dehydration.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •Lose 5 lbs in December 2019•

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 184.6
    December goal: 180
    ❄Updating every day through December.

    •Monday Updates•📌

    12/01 - 184.6 - My personal forbidden carbs (cookies, tortilla chips, chocolate) causing the uptick.
    📌12/02 - DNW
    12/03 - 185.6 - Needing some elimination 😟 and more water than I've been thirsting for. Indoor heat is really dehydrating me. Gonna have to force it for a few days.
    12/04 - 185.6
    12/05- 185.4 - I REALLY need to force a breakthrough on my water consumption. Lately, I can't get past 80-96ozs. Yesterday was only 72ozs. A couple of times a year this happens. I need a gallon a day for about a week to rehydrate.
    12/06 - 186.8
    12/07 - 186
    12/08 - 185.6
    12/09 - 185
    12/10 - 187 - 😨 Late night cup of a formerly favorite prepackaged hot chocolate. Did not taste good like it used to. Full of sugar.
    12/11 - 185.8
    12/12 -185.6

    12/13 - 186.6
    12/14 - 185.2

  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •Lose 5 lbs in December 2019•

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 184.6
    December goal: 180
    ❄Updating every day through December.

    •Monday Updates•📌

    12/01 - 184.6 - My personal forbidden carbs (cookies, tortilla chips, chocolate) causing the uptick.
    📌12/02 - DNW
    12/03 - 185.6 - Needing some elimination 😟 and more water than I've been thirsting for. Indoor heat is really dehydrating me. Gonna have to force it for a few days.
    12/04 - 185.6
    12/05- 185.4 - I REALLY need to force a breakthrough on my water consumption. Lately, I can't get past 80-96ozs. Yesterday was only 72ozs. A couple of times a year this happens. I need a gallon a day for about a week to rehydrate.
    12/06 - 186.8
    12/07 - 186
    12/08 - 185.6
    12/09 - 185
    12/10 - 187 - 😨 Late night cup of a formerly favorite prepackaged hot chocolate. Did not taste good like it used to. Full of sugar.
    12/11 - 185.8
    12/12 -185.6
    12/13 - 186.6
    12/14 - 185.2

    12/15-185


  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
    December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
    December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.
    December 15 - 157.5 - 2240 of water. Not going to push it today. I have been drinking more of it during my workouts. Since I have upped it I seem to be thirstier, so I guess that I am getting used to it. All the more motivation to weigh less so that I don't have to drink so much water : - P I have been doing lemon water first thing in the morning along with upping my intake to the recommended amount.

    December running Loss/Gain: Gain 0.9
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    @maureenkhilde
    Haha, there is nothing to "disagree" with.
    Good on you for switching over to alternatives!

    I found out several weeks ago that my fibre is very low (I didn't have it on my tracker before that) and the most that I have been able to get is 12g, and that was only once, usually more in between 6-8. I eat a great deal of vegetables, which have some fibre, but not a lot.

    Those of you on Keto or low-carb - I would love to hear your tips on getting fibre.
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    62 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    November 30 ending weight 145.6 November loss 1.7 lbs)
    December starting weight - 145.5
    December goal - 143.5/140.5
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    I have found Monday (M), Wednesday (W), Friday (F) weigh-in accountability works best for me. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.

    Graph use showing a small fluctuation yesterday and a whoosh from today's weigh-in. Imagine it will balance out somewhere in the middle by Friday.

    📌 1st (S)- 145.5 (Trend Weight 145.8)
    2nd (M) - 145.0 (Trend Weight 145.7)
    4th (W) - 145.2 (Trend Weight 145.6)
    6th (F) - 144.8 (Trend Weight 145.3)
    📌 8th (S) - 143.8 (Trend Weight 145.0)
    9th (M) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.9)
    11th (W) - 144.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
    13th (F) - 144.7 (Trend Weight 144.7)
    📌 15th (S) - 144.1 (Trend Weight 144.6)
    16th (M) -
    18th (W) -
    20th (F)
    📌 22nd (S) -
    23rd (M) -
    25th (W) - 🎄
    27th (F) -
    📌 29th (S) -
    30th (M) -
    📌 31st (T) - 🎉

    December Loss ~

    Thoughts: I was a tad lower yesterday, but this is looking ok. Got my workout in last night. I had my Fitbit off for a free days, I'll take a look at 7 day report once there is data.

    December Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)
    • Continue Meal Planning
    • Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
    • Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
    • No calorie intake after 8pm.
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000
    • Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily
    • Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

    Strength Training or Aerobics:
    Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts.
    • 12/1-4 - missed, missed, aerobics, Rest
    • 12/5-8 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/9-12 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/13-16 - missed, 50 ✔ Next: 50, Rest
    • 12/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

    30-Day Progress:

    4w.png
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    Dawn, @dawnbgethealthy Keto is a very low fiber diet, because the carbohydrates are limited. You only eat vegetable amounts in the confines of your allowed carb grams. On a keto eating plan, fat and protein are very filling and keep you full for a long time. On a regular eating plan, where you consume a high amount of filling carbohydrates, you get more fiber from an array of vegetables, fruits and grains. On keto, I get about 6-8 grams of fiber daily. On a regular diet, high in carbs, I would get 18-22 grams of fiber.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,926 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0
    December 05 - 156.8
    December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
    December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
    December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
    December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
    December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
    December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
    December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
    December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.
    December 15 - 157.5 - 2240 of water. Not going to push it today. I have been drinking more of it during my workouts. Since I have upped it I seem to be thirstier, so I guess that I am getting used to it. All the more motivation to weigh less so that I don't have to drink so much water : - P I have been doing lemon water first thing in the morning along with upping my intake to the recommended amount.
    December 16 - 158.8 - I am taking fluctuations in stride more than I used to.

    December running Loss/Gain: Gain 1.2
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    @dawnbgethealthy I am glad that you are taking fluctuations in stride - it is certainly tough!

    @maureenkhilde You do you.

    @Connie7355 Thank you! My calorie average was 1264 last week - a rare occurrence.
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    62 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    November 30 ending weight 145.6 November loss 1.7 lbs)
    December starting weight - 145.5
    December goal - 143.5/140.5
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    I have found Monday (M), Wednesday (W), Friday (F) weigh-in accountability works best for me. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.

    Graph use showing a small fluctuation yesterday and a whoosh from today's weigh-in. Imagine it will balance out somewhere in the middle by Friday.

    📌 1st (S)- 145.5 (Trend Weight 145.8)
    2nd (M) - 145.0 (Trend Weight 145.7)
    4th (W) - 145.2 (Trend Weight 145.6)
    6th (F) - 144.8 (Trend Weight 145.3)
    📌 8th (S) - 143.8 (Trend Weight 145.0)
    9th (M) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.9)
    11th (W) - 144.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
    13th (F) - 144.7 (Trend Weight 144.7)
    📌 15th (S) - 144.1 (Trend Weight 144.6)
    16th (M) - 145.9 (Trend Weight 144.7) 😳
    18th (W) -
    20th (F)
    📌 22nd (S) -
    23rd (M) -
    25th (W) - 🎄
    27th (F) -
    📌 29th (S) -
    30th (M) -
    📌 31st (T) - 🎉

    December Loss ~

    Thoughts: WHAT?! I'm up almost 2 pounds?! I got nothing.

    I had my Fitbit off for a free days, I'll take a look at 7 day report once there is data.

    December Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)
    • Continue Meal Planning
    • Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
    • Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
    • No calorie intake after 8pm.
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000
    • Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily
    • Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

    Strength Training or Aerobics:
    Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts.
    • 12/1-4 - missed, missed, aerobics, Rest
    • 12/5-8 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/9-12 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
    • 12/13-16 - missed, 50, missed, Today: Rest
    • 12/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

    30-Day Progress:

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  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    I do not want to count my cookies so early - here's to keeping 1200ish calorie average.
    Last week, Mon - Sun, I had a 1264 calorie average.

    December's Hurdles:
    Being at home from 12/20 to 12/31 - keeping myself in check with junk food and ice cream. My last day at the seasonal PT job was the 14th.
    Not eating too much food during Christmas - tamales are not the healthiest.
    Attempting to chug water while I am home from 12/20 to 12/31 - My daily average is 2 to 4 cups.
    Completing a December challenge at our local gym (details coming soon)
    Trying really hard to meet my goal and start the new year under 120

    Give me strength, y'all!

    MFP Starting Weight: 140 lbs - February 2011
    Current Starting Weight: 147.4 lbs - November 2017
    December Starting Weight: 122.2 lbs
    December Goal: 119.2 lbs
    Height: 5ft

    Ultimate Goal: 115 lbs
    Maintenance Goal: 110 to 115 lbs

    Weigh-In Days: Monday and Friday

    Dec 2: 123 at 8am ... I am not sweating this gain, we gain and we lose all the time. A downward trend is key.
    Dec 6: 121.8 at 7am
    Dec 9: 120.8 at 7am ... I had an evening shift the day before and really stuck to 1200 calories.
    Dec 13: 120.4 at 6:30am ... Ecstatic to break through 120.8 which I first saw on Nov 17th.
    Dec 16: 119 at 7:30am ... Umm, so I had 1250 calories on both Sat and Sun. On Sat, I had 6-hr PT shift (last one).
    Dec 20:
    Dec 23:
    Dec 27:
    Dec 30:

    Total Loss for December: 3.2 lbs

    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to Nov 2019: 25.2 lbs

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