Jumpstart January 2022 Challenge
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Highest Weight 05/22/19: 276.8
Starting Weight 10/31/21: 258.6
January Weight 1/1/22: 241.4
End of Jan Goal 1/31/22: 235.0
Other goals for each day:
Stay under 100g carbs: 62g
Get at least 4,000 steps: 6,015
Eat over 1,000 cals: 1,165
Drink 100 oz water: 101.4
1/8/22 240.6 lbs2 -
Friday 1/7:
Water:
Electrolytes:
Logged Food:
Exercise as Planned:
At or Under Carb Level:
At or Under Calorie Limit:
Planned Day Ahead:
7/7
Determined to eat only keto today. Which has not been my habit for 2 years now. I can do this!
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2022 ~ Day 8 ~ 175.4 lbs - Lost a pound!
Starting weight: 8/26/21 - 214 lbs
9/30/21 - 204.6 lbs
10/31/21 - 194.0 lbs
11/30/21 - 185.8 lbs
12/31/21 - 179.4 lbs
January 2022 Goals: Get down to 175 or lower
IF: Yes, 16:8
Water 65 oz: Yes, 68 oz
Vitamins: Yes
Logging daily: Yes
At or Under 1450 Calories: Yes, 1228 kcal
At or Under 30 g of Carbs: No, 56 g
64 g of Protein: Yes, 72 g
2500 Steps: No, 1873
Daily stretches: YES
Check BP: 113/76
Sleep: Good - 7 hr:28 min
Despite yesterday's spiral into carby land, I managed to lose a pound! I'm sure tomorrow will be a much different story! But for today, I will celebrate!4 -
Jan 8
Started the day eating cold leftover Thai food for breakfast….
Sucked it up and entered all my food for the day. Although I was way, way over on carbs, I did not exceed my maintenance cals. Kicked myself in the butt, got a good night’s sleep ( Finally) and determined to start this new week focused.
To that end, so far today (1/9) I had 3 pieces of bacon and coffee for breakfast, am taking a 6 mile hike and have some yummy and on-plan food mapped out for the day.2 -
Ringbearer2 wrote: »Jan 8
Started the day eating cold leftover Thai food for breakfast….
Sucked it up and entered all my food for the day. Although I was way, way over on carbs, I did not exceed my maintenance cals. Kicked myself in the butt, got a good night’s sleep( Finally) and determined to start this new week focused.
To that end, so far today (1/9) I had 3 pieces of bacon and coffee for breakfast, am taking a 6 mile hike and have some yummy and on-plan food mapped out for the day.
I received a good night's sleep the other night too, after carbing out. I wonder if that's why my sleep has been less than stellar. Usually my carb count is under 30 grams. I eat 75 grams and finally get a good night's sleep. Since sleep is so elusive (I'm going on 5 hrs right now) maybe I need to up my carb count. But I'm so afraid of not losing anymore weight.2 -
Highest Weight 05/22/19: 276.8
Starting Weight 10/31/21: 258.6
January Weight 1/1/22: 241.4
End of Jan Goal 1/31/22: 235.0
1/9/22 239.6 lbs
Other goals for each day:
Stay under 100g carbs: 42g
Get at least 4,000 steps: 5,543
Eat over 1,000 cals: 1,410
Drink 100 oz water: 143.22 -
Sat 1/8:
Water:
Electrolytes:
Eat only keto: Success!!!
3/3
I did it. I'm sure I ate too much but it was less than I had been and I did not carbout on a Saturday for the first time in almost 2 years! Proud of myself.3 -
I am using daily time restricted eating, lower carb (under 125 grams of carbs per day), gluten and diary free for my goals.
Today, I fasted 14.5 hours and am eating a gluten free unprocessed diet. I love my variety of veggies and usually have 1 to 2 exchanges of fruit per day like berries which don't spike my blood glucose. I had a post meal BG of 150 which is great for me. I got very sick during the holidays and spiked to the upper 300s!! It didn't help that I was eating sugar and gluten during the holidays, and not doing my daily fasting. I was using rapid insulin during my sick time, but am happily off it now.
I gained 13 pounds over the holidays...high of 233 when I was at 221. This is down from my all time high of 345 pounds.
The body is resilient though until it is not. It is so important for me to proceed forward in a positive manner.2 -
1/7-1/9
Water and weight lifting still good however weekends I’m either walking or doing some low impact cardio or HIIT. I strayed a bit from eating only when hungry the last couple of days but got back on track today. Still trying to get protein up so I might investigate a powder to use. Scale is back down today so now to focus on some loss this week.2 -
Hi! I'm Mary from Pennsylvania.
Back again! Will post weight on Sundays. Sticking with what has been working for me since 5/14/21. 1000-1200 calories/day,
Net Carbs15 +/- 3 grams(some days actually less), 70+ oz water/day, only 2 meals/day on non work days (I work 4 days/week) and exercise on my non work days (as I work long days).
UGW-122 lbs
Down 84.2 lbs of 132 lb goal to lose.
Oct goal was 10 lbs Almost made it!, loss -9.6 lbs
Nov goal was 5 lbs Made it, loss -5.6 lbs!
Dec goal is also 5 lbs, loss so far -5.4 lbs! Made my goal!
9/14/20-255 lbs Highest weight twice :-(
5/3/21-240.5 lbs
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212.0 lbs
9/1/21-200.0 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
12/26/21-165.6 lbs
12/31/21-168 lbs
Went out to Texas Roadhouse on on 12/28, behaved except for a few of their rolls (remind me of my Grandma's homemade bread) so I'm sure its water weight from Sodium.
My January goal is 5 lbs and continue with my diet and exercise up above, that is working great for me. I did 240 minutes on my Elliptical yesterday and today for 16.5 & 16.55 miles.
1/2/22-168 lbs Still sure it's water weight. And having Pork & Sauerkraut for New Years isn't helping. It will drop eventually.
1/9/22-164.6 lbs. :-) Water weight was finally gone yesterday after a week+ and then a drop today to my lowest weight in 6-7 years!!!! Did 244 minutes on my Elliptical for 17.1 miles.
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@NYPhotographer2021 WOW! 4 lbs in a week. Your doing amazing!2
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2022 ~ Day 8 ~ 175.8 lbs
Starting weight: 8/26/21 - 214 lbs
9/30/21 - 204.6 lbs
10/31/21 - 194.0 lbs
11/30/21 - 185.8 lbs
12/31/21 - 179.4 lbs
January 2022 Goals: Get down to 175 or lower
IF: Yes, 17:7
Water 65 oz: Yes, 72 oz
Vitamins: Yes
Logging daily: Yes
At or Under 1450 Calories: Yes, 1861 kcal
At or Under 30 g of Carbs: No, 143 g
64 g of Protein: Yes, 78 g
2500 Steps: No, 1605
Daily stretches: YES
Check BP: 109/76
Sleep: Horrible - 5 hr:41 min
Okay, so I guess I be starting over. I don't think I did this bad even at Thanksgiving! But it was a Buffalo game! I just lost it! LOL! Tomorrow, new day. I ate below goal most of the week, so it probably all averages out. I hope. Have a good night!2 -
Current weight: 210.2 lbs
Goal weight: 180 lbs and re-evaluate (probably realistically closer to 160 lbs)
End of January goal weight: 204 lbs
Aiming for:
64+ oz water daily
100g or less carbs
<25g added sugar
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2022 ~ Day 10 ~ 176 lbs
Starting weight: 8/26/21 - 214 lbs
9/30/21 - 204.6 lbs
10/31/21 - 194.0 lbs
11/30/21 - 185.8 lbs
12/31/21 - 179.4 lbs
January 2022 Goals: Get down to 175 or lower
Overall Goal: 150 lbs or lower
Well, I figured I'd be going up but I thought it would be closer to 178. So pleasantly surprised. Today, back on track. At least my team gets a bye this week so I have 2 weeks to reach my goal of being under 175 lbs for the month. Then after that, all bets are off until after a. my team loses yet again
; or b. after the Superbowl in the event my team makes it!! Yes, I am basing my weight loss on the Buffalo Bills. Don't judge.
I've gotten rid of all the other goals I was attempting to keep track. I will continue keeping track but for myself. You guys don't care about those! LOL! So no longer subjecting you to them!
Have a great day!3 -
Jan SW 172
CW 172
Jan GW 168
1/7/22 Shoveled the driveway, carbs 28, water 6
1/8/22 Scale 167.5 No workout, party food so no tracking. Thought I did well on water but apparently not.
1/9/22 Scale 171.5 Spin class plus bowling, carbs 48, still not enough water after seeing the scale this morning, 172 this morning. My body definitely does not like when I deviate from my routine. Hopefully things will level out tomorrow.
Hubby bought the wrong tube for my indoor bike but got the right one and fixed it yesterday. Will use it tonight after finishing taking down the Xmas tree.3 -
Highest Weight 05/22/19: 276.8
Starting Weight 10/31/21: 258.6
January Weight 1/1/22: 241.4
End of Jan Goal 1/31/22: 235.0
1/10/22 239.4 lbs
Other goals for each day:
Stay under 100g carbs: 54g
Get at least 4,000 steps: 4,265
Eat over 1,000 cals: 1,100
Drink 100 oz water: 118.34 -
Successful weekend, in the bag!
Sunday 1/9::
Water:
Electrolytes:
Logged Food:
Exercise as Planned:
At or Under Carb Level:
At or Under Calorie Limit:
Planned Day Ahead:
7/7
Unfortunately, I've been having trouble with my eyes again. I have Sjogren's (dry body disease) and keto keeps water off very well. That tends not to mesh well with me and is the reason I quit keto in maintenance to begin with, not because I didn't want to do it anymore, I just couldn't and not end up with cornea and possibly lens damage in my eyes due to severe dryness. Last night was pretty aggravating waking with my lids insisting on tugging my corneas and causing pain despite all my ointments that usually work. I'm hoping that it settles down, otherwise I'm going to have to up my carbs, which makes carb cravings and appetite come back. Fingers crossed.1 -
Oh and just an addendum, you guys are all doing so great!
My scale is stalling...it is The Way. Hopefully I'll get another whoosh sometime soon.2 -
2022 ~ Day 11 ~ 178 lbs
Starting weight: 8/26/21 - 214 lbs
9/30/21 - 204.6 lbs
10/31/21 - 194.0 lbs
11/30/21 - 185.8 lbs
12/31/21 - 179.4 lbs
January 2022 Goals: Get down to 175 or lower
Overall Goal: 150 lbs or lower
And there's that gain I have been expecting! Let's see how long I hang around here! @baconslave you're right...it is the way!0 -
Jan SW 172
CW 170.5
Jan GW 168
1/10/22 30 min upper body strength class, carbs 37, water 10 glasses. Scale down a tad this morning, the leveling out will take a couple days.
Did not get around to finishing the tree take down nor the bike. I was cold and cranky. Will do the bike at lunch today, to stay warm.1 -
Jan SW - 157.6
Jan GW - 155
Been doing well since the power came back on, have a plan for the month for workouts, and going to stick to at least 5 poverty days a week...should be able to make goal as long as I follow the plan as designed and the scale doesn't go crazy on me!!!2 -
Highest Weight 05/22/19: 276.8
Starting Weight 10/31/21: 258.6
January Weight 1/1/22: 241.4
End of Jan Goal 1/31/22: 235.0
1/11/22 238.6 lbs (I have lost 20 pound since the end of October. Pretty proud of myself.)
Other goals for each day:
Stay under 100g carbs: 31g
Get at least 4,000 steps: 4,879
Eat over 1,000 cals: 1,125
Drink 100 oz water: 152.12 -
SW: 185.8
CW: 181.6
GW: 165
Whined yesterday.
And it turned out to be for nothing. 0.4lbs isn't much but it's almost half a pound gone.
Monday 1/10:
Water:
Electrolytes:
Logged Food:
Exercise as Planned:
At or Under Carb Level:
At or Under Calorie Limit:
Planned Day Ahead:
7/7
Perf!3 -
@NYPhotographer2021 My A1C in October was 6.4. Today the doctor told me it is ......... 5.4. I am at a normal level with no medication, I made changes to my eating and lost some weight. I'm pretty proud of myself.6
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Americanbabydoll wrote: »@NYPhotographer2021 My A1C in October was 6.4. Today the doctor told me it is ......... 5.4. I am at a normal level with no medication, I made changes to my eating and lost some weight. I'm pretty proud of myself.
Whooo hooo! That's awesome!!! Keto should be the only way a Type 2 diabetic eats! I know that's a blanket statement, but so many times I've heard that, and I've experienced it myself!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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tcunbeliever wrote: »Jan SW - 157.6
Jan GW - 155
Been doing well since the power came back on, have a plan for the month for workouts, and going to stick to at least 5 poverty days a week...should be able to make goal as long as I follow the plan as designed and the scale doesn't go crazy on me!!!
What are poverty days?0 -
1/10-1/11
Yesterday was a good day but a bit high in calories so the scale ticked up today. I went into the office for the first time in forever and was home by lunch time. Hubs asked for bagels and even though I had packed and eaten lunch at work I was still hungry and had a bagel. Well that set off the cravings and I wanted all the food. Protein wasn’t great and water intake was just average but I got in enough movement and strength training. I swear I take 1 step forward and 2 back. I’ll get it together at some point!2 -
2022 ~ Day 12 ~ 176.4 lbs
Starting weight: 8/26/21 - 214 lbs
9/30/21 - 204.6 lbs
10/31/21 - 194.0 lbs
11/30/21 - 185.8 lbs
12/31/21 - 179.4 lbs
January 2022 Goals: Get down to 175 or lower
Overall Goal: 150 lbs or lower2 -
Jan SW 172
CW 169.5
Jan GW 168
1/11/22 30 min indoor bike, carbs 48, water 10 glasses.
Did the bike at lunch but it seems after my body cools down from cardio, it keeps cooling and I can't get warm. Curled up on the couch with the cats after work instead of doing all the stuff around the house I should. Hubby made a delicious venison roast for dinner. I found that I can get my water in better if I drink hot or warm water throughout the day. Whatever works!3 -
For me it's just not feasible to be at a calorie deficit every day, I end up going crazy and quitting...so poverty days are the days I eat at a calorie deficit, versus maintenance days where I eat at maintenance calories...
Poverty days are hard...I wish I had more calories to "spend" on those days...but I'd really like to slim up a bit, so you gotta do what you gotta do...2
