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  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    weatherking2019 wrote: »
    weatherking2019 wrote: »
    February goals
    #1:Stick to light dinner diet 👍👍👎👍
    #2:Drinks on weekends only 👍👍👎👍
    #3: OTF 4x week👍👍👎
    #4:10 min morning Kettlebell workout👍👍👎👎/quote]

    Had work dinner on Wed. I ate light but had a drink and later suffered from food poisoning...
    I had to cancel OTF yesterday and didn't kettlebell either.
    I'm going to take it easy this weekend and hope to bounce back next week!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,016 Member
    weatherking2019 wrote: »
    weatherking2019 wrote: »
    February goals
    #1:Stick to light dinner diet 👍👍👎👍
    #2:Drinks on weekends only 👍👍👎👍
    #3: OTF 4x week👍👍👎
    #4:10 min morning Kettlebell workout👍👍👎👎/quote]

    Had work dinner on Wed. I ate light but had a drink and later suffered from food poisoning...
    I had to cancel OTF yesterday and didn't kettlebell either.
    I'm going to take it easy this weekend and hope to bounce back next week!

    Oh no! So sorry. I hope you're feeling better.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,016 Member
    haha. Up 3lb. :joy: Aggravated? Yep. Surprised? Nope. My body is such a turd. :unamused:
  • bacpath
    bacpath Posts: 326 Member
    Bad day on the 6, house Reno’s, dinner out, wine through me for a loop so CHO and caps were ruinous. Back on track since. Weigh in tomorrow- we will see! Still having trouble determining how much carb, how much fat, how much protein.
    I think I am paranoid about increasing fat- it’s so ingrained in our brains😺
  • herblovinmom
    herblovinmom Posts: 408 Member
    Gluten free eating- 👎🏻
    Sugar free lifestyle (no sugar added)- 👎🏻 damn emotional eating...
    5,000 steps daily-👎🏻 somehow I didn’t reach my step goal, but I did stand 12/12, climb 10 flights of stairs, get small bursts of “exercise”,
    Increase water intake-👎🏻 Drink more water!!!!!
    Exercise 3x per week-0/3
    Daily planning/tracking-👍🏻
    Intermittent Fasting-did a full 16 hrs fast last night. I had a ton of energy today 👍🏻😁

    I stayed under calorie limit today even though I ate junk, go figure..
  • CrispyStars3
    CrispyStars3 Posts: 199 Member
    2/10

    1. Workout-> cardio OR weights:
    Thursday: B) Friday: :expressionless: Saturday: :expressionless: Sunday: :expressionless:
    This weekend was packed with last minute/day altering events... B) ... but I was active one way or another

    2. Weigh/log food daily:
    Thursday: B) Friday: :smirk: Saturday: :smirk: Sunday: :smirk:
    Did not weigh everything as I was not home until evening most of those days.
    Over estimated my entries, had one meal each day.
    If any snacks- low carb/sugar, etc.

    3. Keep carbs to a minimum/daily <50:
    Thursday: :star: Friday: :star: Saturday: :error: Sunday: :error:

    4. Tan: at least 3 times a week-- :tired_face: (could not squeeze it in)

    5. Try 10 new recipes: 1 down, 9 more --> still in progress :smiley:
    Thursday: :frowning: Friday: :frowning: Saturday: :frowning: Sunday: :frowning:

    6. Clean out garage by end of month: Repacked the Christmas trees nice & neatly, take up less space now

    My February is turning out to be really busy with plenty of abrupt transitions. In the past it has always been a slow, quiet month. Keep on keeping on... :p
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Day 7-9:
    1. Eat within cal/carb limits o:)>:)o:)
    2. Do scheduled strength training >:)o:)>:)
    3. Do 20 min cardio >:)>:)>:)
    4. Find some daily inspiration and share it o:)>:)>:)

    The weekend was hectic...KISS was epic and amazing...totally worth it...Saturday was dad's birthday...Sunday was kind of a lazy day. I made up most of my strength training workouts, but didn't bother with cardio...food was mostly ok, should probably lay off the drinks for the rest of the month if I really want to hit my goals.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Today's inspiration:
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  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,802 Member
    Friday-Sunday check in

    1. Eat more veggies and fruit. :/:/:)
    2. Do a light workout 3 times this week. :/:):)
    3. Take apple cider vinegar daily. :):/:/
    4. Cut back on portion sizes. :/:):)
  • supergal3
    supergal3 Posts: 523 Member
    2/10
    Met most of my goals, got in a gym workout, kept calories and carbs in control, back to IF. Since today was so rainy, I decided to spend some time on meal prepping. Always seem to run out of something I need, but all in all wasn't too bad. Have a few social engagements this week (my downfall) but hopefully I'll find something on the menu low in carbs. I find that even if they are low carb, they are just too large a portion and I just seem to want to finish the entire amount anyway. >:)

  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 828 Member
    Man, what was with the weekend?? On the bright side my water consumption was awesome. But calories not so good. I was mindful that I wanted more and more food so the scale hopped up those same three pounds as @baconslave. Today I buckled down and nailed my goals and feel good because of it. One day does not make a trend so we’ll see how the week plays out. I’m reading The Carnivore Diet so hubs and I may start slow and try it over the next few weeks. Wish us luck!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Day 10:
    1. Eat within cal/carb limits o:)
    2. Do scheduled strength training o:)
    3. Do 20 min cardio - not on the schedule today
    4. Find some daily inspiration and share it o:)

    The day was nearly perfect, I even managed to be 200 cal under goal, so if I can keep that up all week then I can dig back some of the progress I lost this weekend eating like a lunatic. I noticed in yoga class (because of all the mirrors) that I am a much bigger girl than most of them there...like bigger muscular, and I'm ok with that...also this morning woke up to DOMS in a back muscle like at the bottom of my shoulder blade - weird, I guess it's from Sunday's back workout, so that's good, just not a place I usually get sore muscles.

    Today's inspiration:

    I like the idea of not fretting over the scale...I got on my scale this morning and it lied to me...said I was 151, but my rings barely fit, so I'm at least 5-10 lbs over that because it's PMS week and I'm definitely retaining a lot of water...I need to replace the batteries...however, what difference does it make what the scale says, really, in the end I'm aiming to look good in my cosplay and how I look will not be altered by a number on a piece of equipment.

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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,016 Member
    Feb 10
    on-plan cals: :mrgreen: lower day
    on-plan carbs: :mrgreen: lower day
    workout: :mrgreen: 1/6 cardio
    NEAT: :mrgreen:

    Weekend came and went. I got lots of activity doing the floors here in the house on Saturday.
    Sunday I was a slug. But it was cold and I hadn't slept well. So that's fine.

    Did 2 HIITish workouts yesterday (ok we all know they aren't true HIIT, just intense interval training.) Sweat indeed. An hour all told including brief warm-ups and cool-down.

    Today is strength. It rains and rains here. I have to go down and check the creek to see if it's flooding our driveway entrances again yet. This is messed up. Anyway. Off to look around MFP and then get my kids to do some schooling. It's after 9 and the teens are still in bed. Hopefully they'll start stirring soon. They'll get their work done, but the Youngers (4th grade and 6th grade) are the ones who mess around the most. :grimace:
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    Check in for Feb 10

    1. get rid of 5 lbs by 2/29. almost a success
    2. stay < 35 net carbs daily. great with carbs
    3. stay < 1,500 calories daily. good, very low, wasn't hungry and kept very busy all day
    4. intermittent fasting 16:8 every day. Did good, likely b/c I wasn't hungry
    5. Plan ahead every day. Yep, trying. Week days are easy.

    We are supposed to get another 2-4 inches of snow tomorrow evening and then more the next day. On the bright side, I'll get to shovel and that burns a lot of calories, but it usually makes me very hungry.

    Keep up the good work everyone. Lovin' the inspiration, isn't it so true that the number on the scale is just a number but it causes such disappointment sometimes.
  • bacpath
    bacpath Posts: 326 Member
    Follow up. Doing well with the CHo and calories. Under my limits . Exercising all days. Sunny and warm up here in Victoria BC,. Good luck everyone, you inspire me.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Day 10:
    1. Eat within cal/carb limits o:)
    2. Do scheduled strength training o:)
    3. Do 20 min cardio >:)
    4. Find some daily inspiration and share it o:)

    Day was mostly good...I had chiro appt, which was nice, but which cost me time on the schedule so I was barely able to cram in my weights before cooking dinner so cardio was sacrificed...food was on-target but not under today...plus, my protein is still a struggle, so I'm going to start trying to get more protein with breakfast.

    Today's inspiration made me giggle...it's not christmas coming, but maybe for valentine's day?

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  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,016 Member
    Feb 11
    on-plan cals: :mrgreen: higher day
    on-plan carbs: :mrgreen: higher day
    workout: :mrgreen: 2/6 strength
    NEAT: :mrgreen:

    Slow on the NEAT but made it up before the day was over. That's the problem with deficit for me. It makes me want to hibernate even more. Strength was def not good yesterday, but I powered through. Another PITA re: deficit is that my sleep is even worse. I woke for 1.5 hours in the middle of the night. Finally fell back asleep, but between hubby keeping me up and me waking 236 times and then being awake awhile. Well, today's energy is going to suck too. But it is as it is and I won't let that stop me from getting good cardio in today.

    Busy busy frickin' busy today. :neutral:
  • taylok23
    taylok23 Posts: 828 Member
    Yesterday was another good day for me. All carnivore, mindful eating for lunch and dinner and just under calories by my estimation. Water consumption was just okay because I had more coffee than normal. All in all, a win.

    This getting used to less calories is a challenge. Gotta change the mindset from living to eat back to eating to live 🤨
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    I like that idea of changing the mindset from living to eat to eating to live.

    When I was at my highest weight I was definitely living to eat, thinking food was going to help me feel better. Now, it's like the weight is lifted from food controlling me to me controlling it.

    Love it!
  • vkrenz
    vkrenz Posts: 183 Member
    Check in for Feb 11.

    1. get rid of 5 lbs by 2/29. getting closer to success
    2. stay < 35 net carbs daily. well under
    3. stay < 1,500 calories daily. again well under
    4. intermittent fasting 16:8 every day. Another successful day
    5. Plan ahead every day. success
  • CrispyStars3
    CrispyStars3 Posts: 199 Member
    Days: 2/10 - 2/12

    1. Workout-> cardio OR weights:
    Monday: :star: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :star:
    Working extra hours lately. Tuesday- I was exhausted.

    2. Weigh/log food daily:
    Monday: :star: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :star:
    Did not weigh anything as I only grabbed foods I know well & have logged many times. Came across a BMR calculator while reading an article. While playing with numbers, seems my calorie deficit is a little too low based on my info entered. :open_mouth: Will adjust diary settings this weekend and see what happens. :smile:

    3. Keep carbs to a minimum/daily <50:
    Monday: :star: Tuesday: :star: Wednesday: borderline :grimace:

    4. Tan: at least 3 times a week-- Monday: :star: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :frowning:
    I am ready to go tan this morning. Will do the "fancy" tanning tomorrow night. Apparently, I have been tanning all wrong all these years. :lol::lol: Friday will be a 'cocktail tan'- newbie. (I miss good ol' beach tanning/relaxation)

    8. Try 10 new recipes: 1 down, 9 more --> still in progress :smiley:
    Monday: :frowning: Tuesday: :frowning: Wednesday: :frowning:
    Yeah- working late is not helping this goal. I am hoping I can break the trend tonight :wink:

    6. Clean out garage by end of month: ...in progress. :wink:
    Looks like I will have some time to organize on Saturday.

    Definitely been a weird week so far. Seems all plans made at home AND work get completely tossed aside. Adjusting & readjusting. Wonder what will roll out for today? :warning: I am good & kinda prepared :sweat_smile:

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