Definitely February 2021 - Accountability thread
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Age: 51
BMI: 25,1
CW: 73.5
February GW: 72.0
GW: 71.0
01/02: 73.5 - I'll expect a very slow loss this month. February is usually very wet and cold and I don't expect to be able to do a lot of cycling. I still have the shoulder injury and in combination with the lock-down, that means a pretty sedentary lifestyle at the moment.
02/02: 73.8
05/02: 74.1 - Yesterday we had a 24 hour break from winter with spring in the air. High temps and a little sunshine even. So I took my bike and went for a long ride. Hubby and I also had a walk to check on the fields behind our house, as we expected floodings. And indeed, even the pathway was completely flooded. As from today, we expect more rain and even snow. We hope that the water doesn't rise much higher...
08/02: 73.1 - Saturday was the last day that I could go biking and I did my longest bike ever: 70km (43,5miles), that gave me some leeway to eat chocolate this weekend. In the evening it started to snow and now the whole country is covered in a white blanket. So no more biking for at least 10 days. On the positive: I've stopped taking my pain meds for my shoulder on Friday evening, and so far so good. Fingers crossed I can keep it this way !
09/02: 73.1 - There is a very nice vibe in this thread at the moment, I keep up the motivation to persevere thanks to you guys !
15/02: 74.4 - Well, Valentine's dinner on Friday went great! I even left my dessert to eat it on Saturday. So far so good. Then we got chocolates and cookies delivered by hubby's employer and that was the downfall this weekend!!!! Luckily, they are all gone now, and back to being good.
17/02: 74.0 - Valentine has hit harder than I thought. The good news is that spring is in the air and we expect a terrific weekend which will allow me to do some biking and burn off those cookies !3 -
@cayenne_007 I'm glad the new keto style is working out for you! Too much protein indeed interferes with keto, because protein still raises insulin too (less than carbs, but still an impact).
@Antiopelle I'm also looking forward to the nicer weather coming weekend! I hope it'll do you good. Are you still trying the low sugar?
@RobinAlex666 Eating out is so detrimental... I also love it (who doesn't) but man does it really ruin a diet.
@tracimckinney Kudos to you! It's so fantastic when you have NS victories!
And to everyone else out there soldiering on: it isn't easy and you're amazing for keeping at it, despite the inevitable setbacks! Keep at it and you will all be ready by summertime to show off all the hard work!
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5’6”, 20
CW: 118
Feb GW: 115
Hoping to start doing weights when the gyms open again.
04/02 - 118
05/02 - 117 - worked a night shift last night, I usually feel very bloated after a night so happy with the loss !!
06/02 - 120 - bit disheartening but I’m putting it down to water weight as I’ve stuck to my calories all week! Learned recently that I have gluten and dairy sensitivities so today was day 1 of cutting them out for a month to see how I feel! I’m excited for this as whilst I have been looking for meal ideas, it looks like I’ll be eating more nutritional whole foods, also means I have to start thinking about ingredients in foods. Also began intermittent fasting today, hoping this makes it easier for me to stay within my calorie goals.
08/02 - 116 - looking like my feb goal is going to be achievable! Had a pretty rough night last night as one of my patients went into cardiac arrest, had some chocolate and crisps to make me feel better but still managed to keep it in my calories so I’m not too worried. I have also started working out with dumbbells, I enjoyed it so much more then cardio so hoping to do more of this. Also going to make it a goal to walk for an hour at least three times a week
09/02 - 119 - on a bit of a pasta kick at the moment, have eaten it three times in the last two days 😂
10/02 - 117 - have a day of working from home so there’s a lot of snacking potential today 😬 planning a big dog walk later to make up for it
11/02 - 115 - reached my feb goal weight this morning, now my focus is to make it stay, did an hour of working out this morning and then an hour long dog walk so feeling pretty good
12/02 - 119
20/02 - 120 - Hit Valentine’s weekend harder then I originally planned 😂 oh well back to it 🤷♂️
17/02 - 1174 -
Height 5'1"
GW: 101 - 104
Age: 50yrs
Where is my will power.
Why is this so freaking hard?
Is any of this related to my dr. lowering my Levothyroxine from 100mcg to 25mcg?
Feb 17 - 108.2 - I guess I'll take -0.2 Its better than going the other direction. Mindset is that I'm going to be ON PLAN for the next 21 days. 100%.2/17 - 108.2 Stayed on plan. Leg day yesterday so I may be retaining some water? Also did not go overboard on my lemon consumption....I woke up extremely thirsty though this morning.
2/16 - 108.4 post workout. Ate like *kitten* yesterday afternoon. Paid for it this morning
2/15 - 107.0 pre workout, 106.4 post workout
2/13 - didn't weigh. Started plan to bring it all back in.
2/12 - 108.4 --- can you say "Ate a bunch of sh iiiT"
2/11 - 106.4 --- post workout weight was 106.0 but I'm going a little higher to compensate for sweat.
2/10 - 106.6; Are you f **ng kidding me!??! half way there...
2/9 - 107.0
2/8 - 106.0 <- It's looking like I may exceed my Saturday goal of 105.8
2/6 - 106.8 <- really fought for that number this week.
2/4 - 106.8
2/3 - 107.6
2/2 - 108.4
2/1 - 107
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Hi all, new here
Age 66
Height: 5' 4" and shrinking
CW: 129
GW: 119
Doing 5:2 for about 2 years. It took me about 6 months to go from 139 to 125 back then. I seem to do well on the 500 cal days, horrible on the rest. Do 1/2 hr walking and cycling along with stretching and arm exercises 4-5 days a week. I was down to 119 about 18 months ago but have inched my way back up. Sugar is my problem. Carbs in general. Weekend a bust! It's good to read your struggles, gives me hope and knowledge that the struggle is real. Been doing this pretty much my entire life. Kuddos to all who are seeing progress. I look forward to being one of you.5 -
@gemini61454 Yes, the struggle is REAL! OMG.... Its like every few years the scale goes up....without ME changing anything. Obviously what I change is SO slight that I dont' notice it.
It sounds like your struggle is your nutrition on the 5 days. Have you thought about making it a 4:3 ?? have every other day be 500 calories? Also, I would be interested in knowing, are you eating enough veggies and protein. Are you seeking them first? Maybe remove more of the yellow/starchy carbs all together for a bit?
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Sherry, thanks for your input. I do eat healthy on the other days, just indulge a bit too much. On fast days it strive for 30-50 gms protein and 20 gms fiber. The other days double the protein with same fiber, eat more fruit along with veggies and treats. I like a bit of alcohol (yes, I know I shouldn't when I'm trying to drop weight) and a bit of added sugar items, once started hard to stop. I appreciate your suggestions, I just need more accountability.2
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Welcome @Gemini61454! You've come to the right place for some accountability, although it's mainly support. Oftentimes we're all collectively bombing or collectively doing great.
Sugar is satan spawn. I always feel going fully cold turkey for a week greatly improves the rest of the diet; and replacing it with fat really does curb the cravings for me. And what always helps me is making great keto desserts to get the feel of sugary treats
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14a_p would love to know your favorite on keto dessert.1
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Gemini61454 wrote: »14a_p would love to know your favorite on keto dessert.
Gladly! My 2 favourites are :
cheesecake (with almond or coconut crust) https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/low-carb-cheesecake-keto-gluten-free-sugar-free/
=> there are also a bunch of variations with pumpkin cheesecake etc, but the gist is the same
And keto muffins https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/keto-low-carb-paleo-blueberry-muffins-recipe-almond-flour/
=> again, gazillion variations possible with cheese, pumpkin, plain, cinnamon,...
I must say I usually don't follow recipes exactly and go by feel, but you get the general idea. Any of these with a cup of coffee and I'm good for dessert! Let me know if you decide to try any 3 -
Age: 51
BMI: 25,1
CW: 73.5
February GW: 72.0
GW: 71.0
01/02: 73.5 - I'll expect a very slow loss this month. February is usually very wet and cold and I don't expect to be able to do a lot of cycling. I still have the shoulder injury and in combination with the lock-down, that means a pretty sedentary lifestyle at the moment.
02/02: 73.8
05/02: 74.1 - Yesterday we had a 24 hour break from winter with spring in the air. High temps and a little sunshine even. So I took my bike and went for a long ride. Hubby and I also had a walk to check on the fields behind our house, as we expected floodings. And indeed, even the pathway was completely flooded. As from today, we expect more rain and even snow. We hope that the water doesn't rise much higher...
08/02: 73.1 - Saturday was the last day that I could go biking and I did my longest bike ever: 70km (43,5miles), that gave me some leeway to eat chocolate this weekend. In the evening it started to snow and now the whole country is covered in a white blanket. So no more biking for at least 10 days. On the positive: I've stopped taking my pain meds for my shoulder on Friday evening, and so far so good. Fingers crossed I can keep it this way !
09/02: 73.1 - There is a very nice vibe in this thread at the moment, I keep up the motivation to persevere thanks to you guys !
15/02: 74.4 - Well, Valentine's dinner on Friday went great! I even left my dessert to eat it on Saturday. So far so good. Then we got chocolates and cookies delivered by hubby's employer and that was the downfall this weekend!!!! Luckily, they are all gone now, and back to being good.
17/02: 74.0 - Valentine has hit harder than I thought. The good news is that spring is in the air and we expect a terrific weekend which will allow me to do some biking and burn off those cookies !
19/02: 73.8: yes, it is still the Valentines setback.
@l4a_p : yes, I'm still no sugar 95% of the time. Valentine kicked me real good on that note: we had takeout with dessert AND we did receive a box of chocolates and cookies from hubbies work. Needless to say that the past weekend wasn't sugarfree. I got an immediate response
past week with crazy cravings for sugar all the time. I almost went to the bakery to get those heavenly millefeuilles, but: I DIDN'T GIVE IN ! Nah
I think this was a good teaching moment: one day heavy on sugar = one week of cravings. 2 -
Hi all!
I broke up with my scale. We’re no longer friends.
So I’m not going to track the numbers but with “looks”.
Top pic December 2020. Lower Today. I can see my scale is telling me the truth 😔
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@weatherking2019 - look at them abs!! Both pics are amazing, IMO. Forget the scale. You go girl!!
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@k8richer, too kind. 🙏🏼
Been hard on myself because my goal is to be in the best shape ever!! Menopause or not 🤪🤣
I don’t have sugar cravings and it’s not hard to pass on the sweets. Mine is the wine n cheese. I just can’t get enough 😅🍷🧀2 -
5’4” 43
2/04: 126.0
2/13: 125.4
2/20: 125.4
I’m glad I committed to only one pound this month! We had a lot going on this week and I didn’t exercise for 5 days straight. I did manage to run yesterday and am at the gym for weights now. I saw the scale flirting with 125.2 this morning so I feel like 125 is a possibility by the end of the month if I can stay focused.4 -
5'4", 47yo
Feb 1 - 133.9
Feb 6 - 133.4
Feb 13 - 132.5
Feb 20 - 132 Yee-haw!
End Feb GW - 132?
Total GW - 125
Well, hello Feb GW! Feeling very good about this obviously, although a bit perplexed. I've been far less active than usual - I guess it goes to show that what you eat is maybe more important than how much you workout. I've been watching my portions and not snacking.
I hear you @weatherking2019 , I'm also trying to avoid the wine and cheese. And menopause is brutal. For me its hot flashes and bad sleep. Makes me soooo grumpy and I get cravings for chocolate in the afternoon when I'm fading due to lack of sleep. That's my downfall. Any ideas for that?
@Cora0477- you got this for Feb! Easy-peasy. So close!
@Antiopelle - my hat's off to you for being almost sugar free. That is amazing! I couldn't pull that off - im more a 'everything in moderation' kind of girl.2 -
SW 139, December 2020
CW 126.5
GW 120
Mini Goal- to lose one pound per week:
Plan:
- sticking to a 1,200 calorie allowance (more calories awarded with exercise)
- meal planning
- Going on the bike for 30 minutes, slightly increasing cadence and resistance as I build strength
- Light weights for arms, 10 minutes
- drinking more water, goal 64 oz, averaging 48 oz
- Eating more vegetables
- Limiting wine/beer to one a night (one heavy pour)
- Planning dessert into my day to ensure I have enough calories banked4 -
5’5
Cw 135 ish
Feb goal weight....not sure!!! Idk if I want to drop 5lbs or if I want to maintain but I’ll say 130. As long as I tone up, I’ll be okay with that too!
I’ll be weighing on Saturdays again:
2.06: 135.4, started some weight training again, I feel lean so I am guessing it’s water weight plus I also see some definition happening in my inner quads which is definite goals so gonna keep going with the current work out routine.
2.13: 133.2, again just goes to show even if the scale isn’t reflecting, keep pushing and it will...
2.20: 133.2, exactly the same. I’m not mad about it! This last week was brutal in Texas without power, (no heat) in below freezing temps for seemingly endless days and nights. The situation was dire indeed. The days where it reached the 30s I worked out in my garage so I worked out like 2ce this week and had to resort to whatever food we could make. My focus was the kids and my family. I don’t know, just impossible to explain what the week was like over here. I expected worse, scale wise!! Ive worked out for the past 3 days since things have returned to “normal”.
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@SarahsHustle - my heart goes out to all of you in Texas. The reports are crazy. I'm in Canada so we know real cold, and its no joke. But we are equipped for it. It is possible to go for a run in -20C (sorry dont know the Fahrenheit) but you better have warm gear on, cover your nose and ears and just keep moving! Good for you for working out however you can!4
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Whoohoo @k8richer! Way to go!
@SarahsHustle I'm so sorry! Hope things get back to normal soon!
5'5", 54
Goal weight for Feb: 130 lbs
Daily workouts switching between upper body and lower body using dumbbells, bands and bodyweight
Would like to make these daily activities with my 12 yo daughter (instead of tv or ipad):
Walk/run
basketball
croquet
2/3: 131.8 lbs
2/8: 134.8 hmm... No regrets, it was a fun weekend, just going to get back to my plan today.
2/10: 133.0 did my workout and went for a walk yesterday. It's going to be sunny and 66° so we will take another walk today.
2/15: 132.0 Tried on an old bikini last night and it actually looked pretty good! I almost cried! The past 6 weeks of consistent workouts is really making a difference in the shape of my body.
2/21: 131.6 hoping to start none to run program today to train for a 5k in August. I do better at cardio if I have a goal. Still keeping up with my workouts too.4 -
Yea our state doesn’t experience weather like this and isn’t built for it unfortunately. It was 40 degrees in our house for days and nights and my poor kids
I have a 8 month old, 2 year old and a 5 year old. There’s no way I was leaving them to work out for one second without electricity or heat inside the house. They were bored our of their minds and freezing cold. We don’t even have the need to buy real “winter” clothes.....Just glad it’s all over and praying our state makes some changes to withstand case scenarios like this. Thx for the positive vibes. Things are back to normal here....the stores are restocking many items and we are out of the boil water notice! Lol yayyyy!!!! 4 -
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118.8 today. Been up and down all month but I’m at my lowest again this month - exactly where I was two weeks ago - but was as high as 120.8.
I’ve committed to stop mindlessly snacking on carbage. Last evening after dinner, I put my hand in a box of cheez-its - mindlessly - caught myself - and put them all back. I’m still crying!! If I can’t get below 118.8 by end of Feb I’ll be happy.
Hope all is well with everyone.
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ME:
31y * 5'9" * BMI:22,6 * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)
Jan loss: - 2,3kg
FEB GOALS- Minimal intake of sugar (<30grams/day)
- Keep up 16h fasting and 1x36h every week
- Have 2-3 adjacent low carb (<50) days every week
- No alcohol this month ("Tour Mineral") in Belgium
- Get permanently below 70kg
WEIGHT
2 Feb: 70.3kg
8 Feb: 69.1kg
16 Feb: 68.6kg
23 Feb: 69.2kg.... Yeah this weekend it was my sister's birthday and she requested cheese&wine platter... Which as expected turned out to be detrimental for me! 🙁 I'm hoping I'll be back below 69 soon.
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@SarahsHustle , glad to hear things are getting back to normal! I’m in Cleveland and it was warmer here than there- crazy.
So my crazy is this roller coaster ride of water weight fluctuations & joint pain.
If IUD is the cause, I’ll get it removed. But if it’s perimenapause then there’s not much I can do😔
I actually took a day off of workout 🏋🏻♀️ cuz my body is telling me to rest.
I did a bunch of meal prep yesterday so I’m going to focus on other stuff today. (Like working on presentation with my daughter for her class)
Good work everyone! Can’t wait to feel better and strong again 😘😆3 -
Height 5'1"
GW: 101 - 104
Age: 50yrs
Feb 23 - 107.0 ;
I'm guessing that the 2/15 weigh in was just dehydration. It doesn't make sense with the 2/12-2/17 weigh ins
Spoiler
2/23 - 107.0 Staying on my plan.... feeling like I'm doing the right things to make a few small tweaks so that this is a lifestyle change and not a 3 days fast/yo-yo thing.
2/17 - 108.2 Stayed on plan. Leg day yesterday so I may be retaining some water? Also did not go overboard on my lemon consumption....I woke up extremely thirsty though this morning.
2/16 - 108.4 post workout. Ate like *kitten* yesterday afternoon. Paid for it this morning
2/15 - 107.0 pre workout, 106.4 post workout
2/13 - didn't weigh. Started plan to bring it all back in.
2/12 - 108.4 --- can you say "Ate a bunch of sh iiiT"
2/11 - 106.4 --- post workout weight was 106.0 but I'm going a little higher to compensate for sweat.
2/10 - 106.6; Are you f **ng kidding me!??! half way there...
2/9 - 107.0
2/8 - 106.0 <- It's looking like I may exceed my Saturday goal of 105.8
2/6 - 106.8 <- really fought for that number this week.
2/4 - 106.8
2/3 - 107.6
2/2 - 108.4
2/1 - 107
1/27 - 1083 -
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5' 8"
CW: 145.8
GW: ~135ish
Jan EW:143.6
Feb goal - hit 139
1. Stay off sugar - Feb 14th is allowed as a cheat day.
2. Stay Keto - broke down and bought a pretty cool cookbook with lots of simple meals. So far my guys love them...they still want dinner rolls and such, but I skip them.
2/1 - 143.0
2/2 - 143.6 - I stuck to keto yesterday but way overdid it.
2/3 - 145.8 - cramps, bloating - ARGH! I did well yesterday, I know this is just hormones, but geez..
2/4 - 145.6 - cheated and had a beer last night with my husband on the porch.... because sometimes you just need to sit on the porch and chat. Stayed under, rode a horse and did a million chores. Still feel bloated today, but I think I'm on the downhill side. Off to a race today, be back Sunday. Great little 'refocus' trip.
2/8 - 141.8 - Crazy what 3 days of walking a million miles a day can do.. Fabulous 3 day race, starting to figure some things out. We won a little bit, left too much on the table.. I'm starting to feel my core strength really come back and my arms are getting defined again. Managed to avoid junk food.. always a struggle on long drives.
2/9 - 143.0 - Decent day yesterday. Hubby came home with a craft beer and I thoroughly enjoyed that with dinner... but otherwise was on point. Our barn help quit.. which really really sucks. Especially since it's just me for the next 4 days. We're both stretched too thin timewise. I guess the upside is that I'll be getting more exercise now.
2/10 - 144.2 - ARGH! I did exceptionally well yesterday with food & spent a few hours working around the barn last night.
2/11 - 143.6 - just keeping to the grind. Yesterday was good, I have to remember weight loss isn't linear.
2/12 - 140.2 - YAY! Hopefully this will stick around. I'm going more off average weight and trends. We're going out for Valentine's tonight. Desperately need a date night. I miss getting dressed up ... things like makeup and heels.. Hopefully it's not freezing, patio dining is the only option in NM.
2/14 - 140.4 - Ave 141.0 - Crazy busy wknd, I did cheat last night and have a fantastic dessert. Trying to pay more attention to my average weight than the daily crazy swings. I've hit 140.? twice so I'm getting cautiously optimistic that I can achieve Feb goal.
2/16 - 139.8 - Ave - 140.4 WHOOOPPPPP!!!!! I didn't see this coming. There was a piece of leftover V-Day dessert I indulged in last night... but I have stayed within my calorie allowance. I really feel that cutting protein back a bit and increasing fat has made a huge difference.
2/24 - 144.6 - AVE - 143.4 - It's been an insane week, I fully expected this. Lots of eating out, late nights, entertaining clients, road trip.... but it's over, I'm back home and ready to focus. I ate my weight in chips & salsa yesterday so I'm pretty sure this is the price I pay with water weight. Today, it's back to strict keto.3 -
34, 5' 4"
Current Weight: 137.0
February Goal: 130-135
February 5: 137.0
February 23: 140.6
Going in the wrong direction currently, but I'm learning a lot physically and mentally about why so I can change the direction I'm going.4 -
Just discovered this and wish I had stumbled on this earlier! Would appreciate advice on how to stay consistent with logging foods and then knowing what to change to make the weight loss a reality.
I'm 5.6", 51y, ~34bmi (boo!!) and usually generally very active.
But of course, thyroid issues, aging, and COVID, AND unpredictable weather, they all ganged up against me and I can't get anywhere. I do also have a family and household to care for, after my FT job, so...need some more productive gym and me time, AND successful weight loss, pretty please!! Saw someone post: "increase protein = increase in weight loss" - really?
Plan to run on treadmill at gym this evening to vent! Grrr! Thanks for listening!3 -
@tchambers81252 - Welcome! More knowledgeable folks will chime in but a gazillion diets later, what I finally had to come terms with is the simplicity - calories in, calories out. What protein does for me is make me more satisfied so I’m less likely to want to eat or snack more after a meal. But it’s still CICO!
What I also had to come to grips with is the addition of a food scale. That’s what “other” folks did as it sounded so “sad” to do - I didn’t need that - I could eyeball - and guess what - a shock - no loss. 🙄
And I did it slowly. Lost 30 pounds last year and at my HS weight! Got about 3 pounds to go.
You’re active so that’s great! What are your goals?3
