Monthly Post February 2020
Meghan509
Posts: 2,099 Member
Hi all!
Hope your weekend is going well Who is ready to rock February?!
See you soon.
Hope your weekend is going well Who is ready to rock February?!
See you soon.
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Wooohooo February will be my second full month fasting! If I keep losing on my current pace I should be hitting lows I haven't seen in a decade!
Fast on my lovelies!1 -
January was the longest year of my life. All 56 days of it. I am more than ready for February! I am going to do alternate day fasting this week, M, W, F. I am in the middle US, so EVERYONE is excited for the Super Bowl this year. I grew up near Kansas City, so I am, of course rooting for the Chiefs. I have my licensing tests on Monday, so I will be able to fast and recover from the snacks the day before and roll into the new week with renewed energy!
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!2 -
Good morning all!
Happy Monday! We cooked chicken wings in our Air Fryer last night for dinner and they came out awesome! Will definitely make them again. We found a nice two pound bag of organic chicken wings in the frozen section of Trader Joe's for $6.99 USD. Great deal and really tasty.
Woo hoo @A_Dabauer I hope to be in the same boat as you with new lows! The last time I had gotten down to the low 160's. My goal is 140, so here we go!
@KateNkognito yes, January was UGH! We made it to Feb! I like your fasting schedule and good luck on your tests!!
Congrats to the KC Chiefs! Honestly was hoping my boy Jimmy G. and the 49ers could pull it off, but very happy for Pat Mahomes as he seems like a nice guy.
Hope everybody has a great day and a great week ahead. See you soon!2 -
Hello, all! Testing went well. I know I passed one of them, because they give you your raw scores. The other one I have to wait a few weeks on. I did well fasting this morning, but then after the test I forgot and ate a lot. A whole lot. Oops!
I am exhausted now. Going to go sleep all afternoon and then go to bed early.2 -
Good morning all!
Hope your week is going well so far. Things are good here. Still Keeping Calm and Ketoing On.
Planning to get back to the gym soon. Maybe tonight. We shall see. Figure a couple days a week of walking or cardio will only help us out.
@KateNkognito Congrats on the tests! Hope you pass them all!
Speak to you soon!1 -
okay, so my phone has died!! I normally check in with my phone!!! making this quick.... I'm also planning on regular 5:2 fasting this week, so far I've also not eaten until later in the day for last 3 days.
thanks for keeping this going Meghan!
Orlcam.... thanks for a beautiful NEW photo... I just love it... it's makes me feel like a new beginning is going to happen!!
Kate, congrats on your tests! crossed fingers for the other one. Yes, have a nap... you don't eat while napping, I say!
A_Dabauer.... good luck!
off to stir the rice that's covering my phone!
yes, thanks to mother nature and her monsoon rains!
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Good morning and happy Wednesday all!
@mamainthekitchen good luck with your phone! Sounds like it got wet? Ugh... Rice is good for that. Hope it all works out! Good luck with your fasts!
We got back to the gym last night for a little light walking on the treadmill! Feels nice! Both of us experienced some pain afterward, which of course stinks and is the reason why we had let the workouts lapse for a bit. But, we shall see. The point is to move a little and burn some calories. Planning to head back tonight.
Keto is going well. Still doing my 1200 calories and 20g carbs or less per day. Focusing on getting enough water and fluids.
Figured I would tell you a little about me. Since it has been a while.
My boyfriend and started keto back on August 5, 2019. At the time I weighed in at 210 pounds. I have lost 36 pounds since then. Current weight: 174. Goal weight: 140 or a healthy BMI.
My high weight in February of 2012, when I started to eat "healthier" was 240 pounds.
I am a 47 year old female, 5'4" tall. Medium frame. Currently fitting in to size 8/10.
Have a good one and I'll see you all soon!4 -
Good morning all.
Hope the week is going well.
Went to the gym last night again and today I feel sore but good! Planning to go tonight as well. The good thing also about the gym is I get to catch up on my Netflix shows. LOL
Planning to stick to my Keto WOE today and not have anything after dinner tonight. Lots of water and tea today as well. Tomorrow AM is weigh in day.
Have a good one and see you soon.2 -
So doing my weekly fast(s) a bit different this week, have some social things to do so did a 42 hour fast, yesterday/today, and then going to eat lunch and dinner, then jump into two to three day fast for the rest of the weekend. Hopefully, I get some decent progress breaking up my fasting days, as it seems like my social schedule for February is full so I'll be juggling my eating days accordingly. That being said, I've been losing really fast so I'm sure I could slow things down a bit. I'm 5lbs away from the plateau I took a year to break last time I was at this weight, and I only was ever to push 5lbs past that plateau. If fasting can blow through those numbers I'm going to start evangelizing to the masses! LOL
I too have started exercising, have been getting back to running which I love, but I have to be really healthy (inflammation needs to be under control) so it's a great sign that I'm able to get back to it. I still need some work but I'm hoping to be back doing 5km sooner than later
@Meghan509 Our weight numbers are very similar, just off by 10lbs! I started at 220, current weight 184, and goal weight 150. I'm not sure about the 150, I haven't seen that number since my teens? I certainly want to hit 170, anything much lower than that, if my body plateaus I'm going to take it and call it a win. Then start my maintenance planning. I do plan to continue fasting in maintenance, but hoping I can do 18:6 daily, and toss in the odd extended fast to keep things in check.
I'm also a technology/gadget geek. I backed a Kickstarter almost two years ago called lumen, that measures your CO2 expenditure (which measures the ratio of carbs/fat you're burning) which I finally got last night. I was excited to read that they endorse fasting as a method as well as low carb. What I thought was interesting though is they propose adding carbs on certain days so that your body doesn't forget how to burn carbs and immediately store them as fat. I am a huge low carb proponent, so I'm curious to see what and why this little device recommends. Here's the link if you're interested, it's an expensive device and I probably wouldn't spend money on it today but when I backed it, I was struggling with nothing working, and thought the tech had potential.
https://www.lumen.me/how-it-works5 -
Hey all! I am just chuggin' along with my chubby self. Nothing exciting to say.
@mamainthekitchen I hope your phone made it!
@Meghan509 You are an inspiration!
@A_Dabauer It sounds like you are on track and making good progress. I agree that you should find a goal that you are comfortable at, not necessarily what a chart says you should be.
I am off to bed. It was a busy day and I need a good sleep!3 -
Good morning!
I am down two pounds this week! Very excited to see the 170's slowly disappear in the rear view.
We got to the gym three times this week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and will plan on a similar schedule for next week. Feeling a little sore from the walking (I walk at a pretty fast clip) but I am enjoying it and I think it will only help our weight loss efforts. BF is doing same as me. Keto, walking, etc.
@A_Dabauer too funny about our similar stats! Are you also 5'4"? Good luck with your losses! Bet you don't have a plateau this time! I had one years ago, when I was doing Atkins in the early 2000's. I was stuck at 171 forever... LOL Thanks for the app link! I will check it out. I love techno stuff too.
@KateNkognito hope you have a relaxing weekend! @mamainthekitchen waving hi! @orlcam hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
Anybody got any fun plans this weekend? Low key here. Dinner out tomorrow night, most likely. Otherwise no big plans.
Going to sign off and drink my tea. Have a great day!2 -
Happy weekend!
Quiet here, so hoping that means everyone is off doing awesome things.
See you soon.0 -
Zzzzz...
Hope everybody's well. 0 -
Hi, all. I'm new to this group and have just started fasting, so I'm still in the experimental phase.
Like @A_Dabauer I have PCOS, which makes weight gain really easy and weight loss really hard, and 18:6 doesn't seem to do anything for me. I was recently reading someone's blog about alternate day intermittent fasting and the more strict schedule appealed to me. Both from a calorie restriction standpoint and just for overall health and hopefully reducing inflammation and other benefits.
I just started last Tuesday as my first fast day, planning on fasting alternate days. Wednesday was the Chiefs Superbowl Victory Parade. Even though I wasn't hungry after fasting the day before, I decided being outside all day in freezing weather I should probably eat something, but limited my first 2 "meals" of the day to a banana and protein ball. I felt great and not hungry.
With lots of social stuff coming up on the weekends for the foreseeable future I thought I would switch to a M-W-F fast schedule, so that I could eat on both weekend days.
So, today - Monday - is a fasting day. Turns out I now have a weekly work meeting scheduled for every Monday at lunchtime! They brought in Chipotle for lunch, so it's been a real struggle not to eat anything!
Basically, I'm not going to beat myself up since I'm just starting/experimenting with IF to figure out what works for me. If I only make it 16:8 or 20:4 instead of a full day, or if I eat up to 500 calories on my fast days, I'm going to consider that a win for me.
I do think I'm going to have to rethink fasting on Mondays, though. The Chipotle leftovers are calling my name as I drink another cup of tea instead!
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Welcome to the group @originalslicey!
Your schedule sounds awesome! I do Keto and my version of IF, which for me is approximately a 1pm to 9pm eating window (give or take). I do have coffee in the AM with half and half and monk fruit sweetener. Otherwise water, water, water, and tea until lunch time.
My goal is 140 lbs. I am hoping to get to 150 lbs at my birthday, which is May 9. That is my shorter term goal. I am currently sitting at 172 and I am kind of a slow loser. I would like to try a 20:4 one of these Sundays to try and mix things up a bit. I don't think I could do a full 24 hour fast.
Hope everybody is well. Sending positive vibes. 1 -
I plan to start a long term fast. At least 5 days. I need to break my food addiction And what better way than no food. I usually do IF and have done a couple 5 day fasts before. Now I have a HEAFTY goal of dropping over 20lb by the end of this month. I know it's unlikely but I'll take whatever I can get from the long fast. I've been keto off and on for 4 years or so, this time of year is always when I go WAY off the rails (Mardi Gras season in New Orleans) This time I won't, this year will be my final attempt to reach goal weight. The weight is coming off much more slowly now, maybe cuz I'm 30 now, maybe too many failed attempts. I was doing pretty good this past month and hit my short term goal! Thought I could celebrate the win with pizza... A whole pizza over the next day and a half (I live alone) and I gained 6lb
I hope some of that is water weight, but no matter what it is, I'm fasting it off and hopefully will gain an "eat to live" mindset 2 -
Welcome @cgcrutch glad you found our little part of the internet. Good luck with your fasts!
I know what you mean about celebrating with food. Not always a safe idea. Better to celebrate other ways or with a healthier version of an old treat. i.e., Keto friendly ice cream, a pizza made with a cauliflower crust, etc. I miss pizza a lot since starting Keto back in August of last year. Planning to stick to my WOE for the time being as I love have literally no cravings now that I am sugar free.
Things are good with me. Sticking to my WOE and got to the gym last night. Same planned for today. There is a meeting today during lunch and they are bringing in food. I brought my own salad.
See you soon.0 -
Tumbleweeds are rolling through here lately.
Hope everybody is well.
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@Meghan509 LOL yes I'm 5'4" too!
Welcome, @cgcrutch and @originalslicey! There is a really nice group of supportive people here.
So it has been a bit since I posted. Last week I had some social commitments so I did a bit of alternate-day fasting, then struggled with my usual weekend fast. While what I was eating was on point, the scale wasn't really my friend, I was feeling low energy and just kinda blah. So I've spent this week doing OMAD (one meal a day). It's PMS week and sometimes that can affect me, so not sure if it's that or if burnt myself out on fasting a bit. At any rate, OMAD has been working well this week, and I even saw a new low on the scale this morning. I'm not sure if I'll continue OMAD into the weekend or if I'll try a longer fast again, I'm just going to see how I feel.
I have to say that's the thing I really like about fasting, is the ability to change things up as I see fit. For my PCOS symptom, those longer fasts really seem to make a huge difference, but I know I'm helping my insulin even by doing 23:1, so it's all a win!2 -
Way to go @A_Dabauer!
Doing OMAD is awesome. I hope to work up to that type of fast in the future. 23:1 is a total win! Hope the scale is friendly to you as well!
I am weighing in tomorrow for my weekly check in with the scale. Having a good week. Got to the gym twice so far. Tonight same thing planned. Keeping Calm and Ketoing On.
See you guys soon!0 -
Good morning.
Happy Friday. Hope everybody is well. I am off on Monday for the President's Day (US) holiday which is nice. Could really use a break.
Hope you all have a nice weekend. See you soon.1 -
Welcome @cgcrutch and @originalslicey !! So nice to read about your fasting goals. We’re all different!
First off... my phone!! Omg, so it wasn’t rain getting it wet, apparently “they” can “tell”... it was the motherboard! So, the Cell Dr ordered parts, performed the transplant and $120.00 later!!!!! Viola! I’m back!! Took over a week though, but so happy I didn’t have to get a new one just yet because I’ve got a good contract. Weird being so obsessed with my phone though!!!
Meghan you’re doing so well!! Glad you’ve been back to the gym too! Last year I made an almond flour pizza crust which turned out really good!!! As long as you make it thin!!
So impressed you’re sticking to ALL your goals!!!!! Hope you enjoy your long weekend!
Kate! Are you finding life a little easier now that your school has finished?? Hope you got some rest!
Ok as for me... I was doing well until my phone died. Yes I’m blaming my phone!! Today is a big bbq day and tomorrow we have the stat holiday called “family day” @A_Dabauer ... you must have that too! So it’s a little wine and bbq all weekend. I am planning a 24 hr total fast starting sometime Monday they tues. I personally like the 5:2 method best for losing weight, so I’ll get back to it after my 24 full out water fast.
My stats: for the newbies here....
I’m 60!!! Ugh, I don’t feel it yet...
5’6” and have been hovering around 160 for the past year! Last weigh was just after Christmas and again 159.6! I’m probably 165 by now judging on how I feel in my jeans but I’ll weigh myself Wednesday or so to see for sure. The problem being a little taller, is that I can gain 5 lbs without noticing! By the time I do notice I’m a good 8 lbs extra!! My goal would be 150lbs.
For the long hour fasters.... remember; protein beforehand, water during, and don’t go so long that you binge afterwards!
Ya, I’m 60... I give advice!
Xo Mama3 -
Hello everyone...glad to see all of you. Still trying to deal with the chaos in our lives at the moment and unfortunately we haven't spent any brain power correcting our WOE. ...but, there's always tomorrow...I know I should be saying "no time like the present" sigh, so many proverbs, so little time.
Sending out good vibes to you all..enjoy.3 -
Hey, y'all! I have been MIA lately. I am still chubby. The last two weeks I have been so tired, I can't remember to fast. BUT, I have a five day weekend, starting Wednesday. I am going to do ADF, and kick-start myself. I just rebounded to a weight I dislike, so the motivation is definitely there.
It is GREAT to see some new faces. And @Meghan509 is always there to greet us when we come back. 
Have a great week! Will be back tomorrow!3 -
Good morning all!
Happy Tuesday! Nice to log on and see all of your smiling faces,@mamainthekitchen @orlcam and @KateNkognito!!
Things are pretty good here. Unfortunately I didn't have a loss this past Friday AM, when I hopped on the scale. But here's hoping for a loss this week! We had a relaxing weekend with an extra day off yesterday - always appreciated! We didn't get to the gym over the weekend, but are planning to get there tonight through Thursday nights for a good walk on the treadmill.
We bought a new Instant Pot! So exciting LOL. I have wanted one for a while, but we have limited space and I have always been a loyal slow cooker user. But since starting Keto last year we use it less and could use an Instant Pot for all the cool Keto Friendly recipes I have seen out there for it. And the Instant Pot can slow cook and we also got one that has the Sous Vide feature. Have you heard about Sous Vide style cooking for poultry, fish, and red meat?! Yum...
Hope everybody has a nice day and a good rest of the week. @A_Dabauer hope all is well with you too! Your losses are inspiring!
Have a good day and see you all soon.1 -
Good morning all.
Happy Wednesday. This week is moving right along and I like it!
Have a good one and chat soon.2 -
Morning, all! I am back on the fast train. I have gotten to a point where I can't let myself say, "I will fast tomorrow, instead!" SO, alternate day fasting it is. I won't freak out if I miss one, but I will get back on track the next day. And I am starting my habit trackers in my bullet journal again, too. It is a nice visual.
@Meghan509 I have been looking at the instant pots, but I haven't gotten one yet. I love my Crock-Pots. Maybe this summer I will get one for back to school.
*I hit save before I was ready!
I hope everyone is doing well! Happy fasting! Shout-out to those who lurk! 2 -
Morning all!!
Well I’ve had the last two days successful. Two Omad days and fasted 23 hrs & 22 hrs. I’ve started using my Zero app for those types of days which makes it simple and encouraging. I was wanting to start back into the real 5:2 but I’m not remembering to log my food!! I’ve got to use my phone for reminder ‘beeps’ maybe..? Gotta do it!!! But so far I feel good fasting all day then one good lower carb meal.
Instant pot is a popular kitchen item!! I’m always seeing recipes for using them! Sounds perfect for you Meghan, with your working schedule.... for me, I have no more room in my kitchen!
Orlcam... hoping your life settles a bit and hope you don’t stress eat!
@A_Dabauer hope you’ve been doing well.
Kate... sounds like both of us have hopped back on the wagon!! Let’s grip tightly!! I like the sound of your ‘habit tracker in your bullet journal’ idea.... I need visuals too!!
Happy fasting Wednesday people!!
Not sure what my plans are yet... sipping on hot lemon water atm. And it’s a gorgeous blue sky day!!!1 -
I’m at the 19hr mark right now for fasting! Making some hard boiled eggs and will have a chefs salad for dinner (with sliced ham & all things veggie) I use a little mayo & fresh lemon juice & lots of pepper as my dressing! I don’t care really how long I go, just as long as I’m over the 18hr mark as I’ve read that’s pretty good. Had a lovely walk on the “d y k e” (built up gravel path by the shore) by my seaside town... it was cold and sunny, but gorgeous!! Along with my separate dog walk, I’m now over 400 cals burned which makes me happy!!! Hard to believe I used to do this EVERY day!!!! Why did I stop???? It’s too hard to start up again!!!!
Hope everyone’s doing well.2 -
@mamainthekitchen You got this! The best news is that you used to do it every day. That means you can do it again every day. My husband grows lettuce in the winter and it is the best. He has a frame with the sliding glass doors we replaced. On really cold nights he has Christmas lights that keep it warm in there. Super yummy in the winter time. I am going to have a salad for dinner tonight in your honor.
Yesterday's fast went well. I landed at about 600 calories. I was planning on a nice walk today, but we got ice before the snow, so I will have to see if it melts by this afternoon. I might dust off my Walk at Home routine and go a mile or two inside.
Have a great rest of the week! We can all do this!2
