No-Nonsense November 2020 Challenge
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »11/6 goals met .... no walk today ( hip feels a bit better today )... will be doing aerobics at home
loss 2.7 lbs this week ..LTD 46.6
@Megan_smartiepants1970 that's an amazing loss! WTG!! I'm glad your hip is feeling better!
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Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »11/6 goals met .... no walk today ( hip feels a bit better today )... will be doing aerobics at home
loss 2.7 lbs this week ..LTD 46.6
@Megan_smartiepants1970 that's an amazing loss! WTG!! I'm glad your hip is feeling better!
Thank you so much @Mrs_Hoffer 1 -
11/5
👎👎 just....no2 -
11/4:
Food - calories overall were a little higher than normal but still acceptable. Protein was good (128g) and carbs were good (101g net).
Exercise - did a 25 minutes stint on the elliptical in the morning (with 15 minutes of that being higher intensith intervals) and finished the day with 5600 steps.2 -
@Mrs_Hoffer I’m five weeks in on training for a half marathon. I’m definitely a long distance walker; running is much more challenging for me. If anyone is a foodie/Top Chef fan, I’ve really been enjoying Richard Blaise’s ‘Starving for Attention’ podcast while running. The podcast started around the end of 2017, so it’s somewhat bittersweet at times to hear the chefs talk so excitedly about the future of food/restaurants knowing how things are now.
1. Food as per logged.
2. 3 mile training run plus another 7 miles walked wandering around Mall of America.
An unexpected beautiful weekend will give us a chance to give our gardens a final clean out/outdoor furniture put away for winter. Have a great weekend everyone!3 -
Still feeling gross
, haven't eaten much, and when I do my stomach hurts. Not intensely, but definite noticeable pain. Keeping fluids and electrolytes up. I had pretty much the same thing happen three/four days in to the lower carbs - very unhappy tum for a day followed by a day of extreme tiredness (but, y'know, ME, so could have just been that for tired day) - so possibly this is just a dietary change blip?
I did take a gentle walk up the street to the Saturday market (a convenient 10 min walk each way) so I could get my tomato plants. So tick and tick for walk and something towards veg garden, and not much else
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11/3-11/6
Logged and kept under carb goal
Steps this week only 26k but going for a hike today which should get me much closer to goal
SW 175.5
CW 174.0 I'll take it
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11/06
Goals met. ❌
Although I tracked everything and came in (barely) under on my calorie goal, I was OVER on my carb goal. I did w1d2 of the c25k program and got back on the treadmill later in the evening just to get in more steps (fitbit challenge was coming to an end and I was behind!)
15,163 steps.
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11/6:
Food - calories good, protein 124g, carbs 107g net, both good.
Exercise - rode 18 miles before work, closed all 4 rings on the fitbit, ended with 8400 steps for the day.
It was a good finish to a week that started out cold and lazy! Had some water weight from Halloween that has finally dropped off so that's a good finish as well.4 -
11/6
Snacking👿 I wanted all the food yesterday so I grazed all day.
Carbs:protein about equaled so had I upped the protein I likely would have been better off. Poor planning lead to poor choices. I had a good exercise day so maybe that along with boredom prompted the eating.4 -
Feeling much better today, just a little tired still (more so than my usual always tired ). Food all good, right on the edge for carbs thanks to not reading a little bag of cashews I picked up at the supermarket properly before scoffing them all (the old more than one serving in the bag thing). I could not have berries in my supper protein shake, but meh, don't think it's that big a deal. Half hour walk. 5
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11/7 goals met and I went on a 4 hour walk ...9.73 miles ..that was not planned ...just kept walking and walking
11/8 Goals met ...I am hecka sore from my walk yesterday ....I worked out 7 days last week ... it is a much rested day today 4 -
11/07
✅ Goals met. Yes!! And I was UNDER on my calories AND my carbs! Yay! I walked outside 5.4 miles. 16,631 steps.
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »I hope I am not too late to join in. I just started in late October to change my lifestyle with Keto, and getting more active. My November goal mirrors my regular goal but would like to find others who can help keep me accountable and motivated.
My November Plans.
Food:- Research foods that fit my keto goals, to share with my family during the holiday
- Keeping my macros at net carbs 20g / fat 133g / protein 80g, and calories under 1600.
- Finding ways to enjoy avocados (which repulse me)
Exercise:- Walk every lunch hour, about 45 mins
- Walk on the weekends, at least 5 miles
- Start implementing core workouts, and squats
Lifestyle:- Weekly weigh in on Wednesday morning
- Blog about it on a personal blog
- Take photos every week
- Look for support system on MFP and FitBit community for motivation and challenges.
This may not work for you due to the carbs in cottage cheese, but I mix avocado with cottage cheese, garlic, dash of hot sauce, and salt, then eat it with celery sticks. It's my standard lunch. All up, with the quantities I have, it's 9g net carbs. I'm usually up around 40-45g net for the day though, so easy for me to fit in.
Alternatively, maybe we can help you find something you do like instead of avocado? What is it in particular about av that has you forcing yourself to try to eat it?
I don't like the flavor, texture, and overall mouthfeel. ut because it is a good thing to have on keto for healthy fat, I am trying to learn to adjust to reap the benefits. I never liked avocado or even guacamole. People always thought it was my childhood pickiness, but as an adult, I've proved it time and time again.
I've tried using it like a milkshake, and guacamole, and by the time I'm halfway through either, I cannot go on. I'm still hungry after the halfway point as well.. or lose my appetite altogether
Any ideas to a good substitute would help. I am currently getting 40g+ of saturated fat, and would like to lower that. My Calorie goal is 1600.1 -
I haven't been keeping my daily walks up this week, but I have been getting much-needed rests. I'm now going to deep clean my house to count as my exercise today.
So far, still, point with my goals. I'm starting to change up my fat intake as I'm noticing I'm going over my saturated fat goal.2 -
Nony_Mouse wrote: »I hope I am not too late to join in. I just started in late October to change my lifestyle with Keto, and getting more active. My November goal mirrors my regular goal but would like to find others who can help keep me accountable and motivated.
My November Plans.
Food:- Research foods that fit my keto goals, to share with my family during the holiday
- Keeping my macros at net carbs 20g / fat 133g / protein 80g, and calories under 1600.
- Finding ways to enjoy avocados (which repulse me)
Exercise:- Walk every lunch hour, about 45 mins
- Walk on the weekends, at least 5 miles
- Start implementing core workouts, and squats
Lifestyle:- Weekly weigh in on Wednesday morning
- Blog about it on a personal blog
- Take photos every week
- Look for support system on MFP and FitBit community for motivation and challenges.
This may not work for you due to the carbs in cottage cheese, but I mix avocado with cottage cheese, garlic, dash of hot sauce, and salt, then eat it with celery sticks. It's my standard lunch. All up, with the quantities I have, it's 9g net carbs. I'm usually up around 40-45g net for the day though, so easy for me to fit in.
Alternatively, maybe we can help you find something you do like instead of avocado? What is it in particular about av that has you forcing yourself to try to eat it?
I don't like the flavor, texture, and overall mouthfeel. ut because it is a good thing to have on keto for healthy fat, I am trying to learn to adjust to reap the benefits. I never liked avocado or even guacamole. People always thought it was my childhood pickiness, but as an adult, I've proved it time and time again.
I've tried using it like a milkshake, and guacamole, and by the time I'm halfway through either, I cannot go on. I'm still hungry after the halfway point as well.. or lose my appetite altogether
Any ideas to a good substitute would help. I am currently getting 40g+ of saturated fat, and would like to lower that. My Calorie goal is 1600.
Olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, seeds...There is absolutely no need to force yourself to eat something you don't like, though Where are your sat fats coming from? Anything you can just drop and have your fat goal a bit lower?
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Do you like olives? Awesome little snack that is also good for keeping sodium up!
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11/7
1. Food on point
2. Rest day from running but walked 6 miles mainly running errands and getting the yard a final clean before winter.
11/8
1. Food good. Treated ourselves to some grilled NZ green lipped mussels tonight. Made my husband very happy as a taste of home.
2. 5 mile training run plus another 8 miles walked, again mainly running errands. New winter boots purchased....ugh.2 -
With 1 minute left in the day, I made it to 1.5 miles. Thrilled about that.
Once again, starting tomorrow, I'm shooting for a good food day as well. Today, I stuck with the food plan foods, just ate too many. Now that so much drama is over, I'm hoping good things will happen in that area.
I bought a body composition scale to replace my old, unreliable digital one (that one day decided to be British and only communicate in stones.) Hope to get the new one set up tomorrow. I'm so challenged with tech matters, but eventually I will get it right.
On so many levels I feel encouraged and inspired. I really love seeing how others on this thread are facing challenges and making really impressive inroads towards their goals, and it keeps me coming back. Thank you, fitness pals!
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Belly seems to be all back to normal programming, so ticks across the board on cals, carbs, fats, protein. Micros looking good. I've come to the conclusion that zinc is something I'm going to have to supplement. It's nigh on impossible to get it higher being vegetarian. No walk as I'm still a bit fatigued.3
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For 11/7
Logged and under carbs
7528 steps from the hike bring the week total to 33,409. Fell short but I know why-election fatigue. Will do better this week.
Didn't get a 2nd strength session in last week same reason.
Food prep yesterday included some egg cups, pepperoni chips, hard boiled eggs, chocolate PB fat bombs and beef veggie soup. Bowled great last night too!
Today is a new day and new opportunity to move more 4 -
11/7-11/8
Not a good weekend overall so I was in a constant state of indigestion because of poor choices. Last week was not good and I’m not sure why. Hormones maybe. Hopefully this week I can get back to normal especially since my saboteur wants to buckle down on his eating too!5 -
11/7:
Food was reasonable, came in low on calories, protein good at 128g, net carbs at 91.
Exercise was really good, started the day with an 18.2 mile bike ride and then worked in the yard doing clean-up and hanging some patio lights. Finished the day with 12k steps.
11/8:
Food was decent, kinda hungry day making up for the low day on Saturday, protein was low (104g so lower then I am shooting for), net carbs at 121 (higher than I am shooting for).
Active rest day for me, cleaned up around the house, did the grocery shopping, cleaned some more in the garage, cleaned out the garage fridge. Finished the day with 7200 steps.3 -
11/08
Goals met. ✅ Under on calorie goal AND carb goal. I'd forgotten how difficult it is to eat low carb. Lol.
12,540 steps
I had to get on the treadmill again last night before bed in order to get back under my calorie goal for the day. It was supposed to be a rest day for me, but as I ended the day, I was over on my calories by about 80 calories. Ugh!
And it seems that I'm starving all the time. Lol. I'm trying to drink at least 16oz of water before (or after) each meal. It does help me to feel a little fuller. But I'm used to grazing all day, whenever and whatever I want.... I've read that eating protein at breakfast will help you to feel fuller longer, but I'm looking for suggestions - what will help me to feel full? Perhaps more fiber?4 -
Nony_Mouse wrote: »Nony_Mouse wrote: »I hope I am not too late to join in. I just started in late October to change my lifestyle with Keto, and getting more active. My November goal mirrors my regular goal but would like to find others who can help keep me accountable and motivated.
My November Plans.
Food:- Research foods that fit my keto goals, to share with my family during the holiday
- Keeping my macros at net carbs 20g / fat 133g / protein 80g, and calories under 1600.
- Finding ways to enjoy avocados (which repulse me)
Exercise:- Walk every lunch hour, about 45 mins
- Walk on the weekends, at least 5 miles
- Start implementing core workouts, and squats
Lifestyle:- Weekly weigh in on Wednesday morning
- Blog about it on a personal blog
- Take photos every week
- Look for support system on MFP and FitBit community for motivation and challenges.
This may not work for you due to the carbs in cottage cheese, but I mix avocado with cottage cheese, garlic, dash of hot sauce, and salt, then eat it with celery sticks. It's my standard lunch. All up, with the quantities I have, it's 9g net carbs. I'm usually up around 40-45g net for the day though, so easy for me to fit in.
Alternatively, maybe we can help you find something you do like instead of avocado? What is it in particular about av that has you forcing yourself to try to eat it?
I don't like the flavor, texture, and overall mouthfeel. ut because it is a good thing to have on keto for healthy fat, I am trying to learn to adjust to reap the benefits. I never liked avocado or even guacamole. People always thought it was my childhood pickiness, but as an adult, I've proved it time and time again.
I've tried using it like a milkshake, and guacamole, and by the time I'm halfway through either, I cannot go on. I'm still hungry after the halfway point as well.. or lose my appetite altogether
Any ideas to a good substitute would help. I am currently getting 40g+ of saturated fat, and would like to lower that. My Calorie goal is 1600.
Olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, seeds...There is absolutely no need to force yourself to eat something you don't like, though Where are your sat fats coming from? Anything you can just drop and have your fat goal a bit lower?
It's mainly from meats, mct oil, heavy cream, and cheese. I did just start keto, so I am not making all my things exactly from scratch. I do have breakfast sausage, not raw cheese, and put 30ml of mct oil in my one cup of coffee.2 -
A follow-on question for you:It's mainly from meats, mct oil, heavy cream, and cheese. I did just start keto, so I am not making all my things exactly from scratch. I do have breakfast sausage, not raw cheese, and put 30ml of mct oil in my one cup of coffee.
Do you like your coffee this way or do you do it because 'THEY' say you should do it? Not trying to turn this into an inquisition, just rying to get info so that we can help.0 -
A follow-on question for you:It's mainly from meats, mct oil, heavy cream, and cheese. I did just start keto, so I am not making all my things exactly from scratch. I do have breakfast sausage, not raw cheese, and put 30ml of mct oil in my one cup of coffee.
Do you like your coffee this way or do you do it because 'THEY' say you should do it? Not trying to turn this into an inquisition, just rying to get info so that we can help.
GMTA - this is where I was going with my questioning too.
Gispi, unless you're doing keto for medically therapeutic reasons, you don't need to aim for that 75% fat goal. If you enjoy it, absolutely fine, but if you're adding MCT, cream etc just to hit a specified goal, you don't need to. I'm accidentally keto (literally was not aiming for it because there were things I wasn't willing to compromise on to get carbs down, but tested with ketostix out of curiosity, and...), so anything I say should potentially be taken with a grain of salt, but my fat intake by % is usually around 55%, grams I generally hover around 80g. It's the low carb bit that's important (mine are generally 40-45g net, but I may have a higher 'keto threshold'), not the high fat. Eat fat to satiety, but you don't need to force it.4 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »11/08
Goals met. ✅ Under on calorie goal AND carb goal. I'd forgotten how difficult it is to eat low carb. Lol.
12,540 steps
I had to get on the treadmill again last night before bed in order to get back under my calorie goal for the day. It was supposed to be a rest day for me, but as I ended the day, I was over on my calories by about 80 calories. Ugh!
And it seems that I'm starving all the time. Lol. I'm trying to drink at least 16oz of water before (or after) each meal. It does help me to feel a little fuller. But I'm used to grazing all day, whenever and whatever I want.... I've read that eating protein at breakfast will help you to feel fuller longer, but I'm looking for suggestions - what will help me to feel full? Perhaps more fiber?
Fibre definitely may help. Chia seeds and avocado spring to mind as the obvious low carb ones, and push the leafy greens as high as you can within your carb goal for both fibre and volume (and micronutrients). Increasing protein will also help.3 -
So far so good 😊 making perfect circles!!
I also have been making 4,5 prep meals too. It really comes in handy when I make dinner or lunch for others but I want to stay on track. Or I end up going out and didn’t have the time to make anything for the kids. They just heat it up and eat. Super happy with this.5 -
11/9
1. Food on point
2. 6 mile training run in the rain (snow tomorrow!) plus another 7 miles walked at work.3
