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MFP starting weight: 306.5 on 1/01/15 Challenge starting weight: 271.2 Challenge weight loss goal: 21.3 lbs November 06: 271.2 November 13: 271.2 November 20: November 27: November Goal: 261.0 November Actual: November Loss: No loss this week is a bit disappointing, but I'm not giving up! I doubt I will get to my November…

I'm sorry you're having such a stressful time. Hopefully this week will be better.

I am a bit late to the party, but I would love to join this challenge, and look forward to reading through this thread! MFP starting weight: 306.5 on 1/01/15 Challenge starting weight: 271.2 Challenge weight loss goal: 21.3 lbs November 06: 271.2 November 13: November 20: November 27: November Goal: 261.0 November Actual:…

Hi, I'm Cyn. I am new to this thread, but it seems like there is an amazing group of committed ladies, and I am excited to join! I'm 37, mother of 3, and working on making sustainable changes for better overall health! CW: 271 GW for May: 255 Goals for May 2021: ✨ Logging everything I eat/drink ✨ 10K steps per day ✨ 64 oz…

I am determined to get a handle on my weight and improv my overall health, and I'm hoping participating in this group will help me stay focused. I'm 5'9, and 37 years old. SW: 325 LW: 195 (April 2018) CW: 271.2 BMI: 40 GW: 175 May Goal: <255

Thur, March 11 1- Net carbs <100 ❌ 2- Enough protein ✔️ 3- 10k steps ✔️ 15k+ actually 4- Mindful eating - deliberate choices ✔️ 5- Meditate ✔️

Wed, March 10 1- Net carbs <100 ✔️ 2- Enough protein ✔️ 3- 10k steps ✔️ 4- Mindful eating - planning ahead ✔️ 5- Meditate ✔️ My youngest is having a very clingy week this week, making it more difficult to get things done. This is a little frustrating, but also means I am getting extra baby snuggles, so I will count it as a…

Good luck!! I look forward to hearing that you figured out a plan that works for you! ☺️

This is something I am doing as well! My favorite way, has been when I draw a small picture of what I enjoyed/appreciated/was grateful for, for each day.

Great idea!! It will make reaching that goal all the more satisfying!

I weighed it after scooping. It was 1.2 oz and 17g of carb. I really wanted the veggie bake and turkey as a sandwich though, so it was worth it! I'm still thinking about the sandwich actually!! 🤣

Tuesday February 23rd 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 10,00 steps each day ✔️ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ So I had some of the left over cheesy asparagus and broccolini bake with turkey on a scooped out mini french roll for lunch. It was divine!! Definitely my food…

@lemurcat2 Progress not perfection! I am glad you're back at it!!

Monday February 22nd 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ Low carb highlight of today was the cheesy asparagus and broccolini bake that I made to go with left over spare ribs. It was absolutely delicious!! Activity wise, I…

Have healthier versions of your trigger foods (sugary snacks/salty snacks) on hand prior to your period arriving. Therefore when you get and urge, you have a good option already.

Friday February 19th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ Second migraine of the week this afternoon, and I still got 10k steps in, and stuck to my planned meals. My go to for caffeine to help ease the migraines has…

@taylok23 You can do it!!

I say cleaning up the cabinet leak qualifies as exercise!!

Thursday February 18th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ 15k+ 😊 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️

Wednesday February 18th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ❌ 3- 8,500 steps each day ❌ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ I was woken up in the middle of the night by the worst migraine I have had in my recollection. This sadly set the tone for the day. I was tired and didn't get the…

February 13th and 14th 1- Log everything ✔️ ❌ 2- Stick to my meal plan ❌ ❌ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ ❌ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ ✔️ I definitely relaxed this weekend and enjoyed some wine and carbs. I refuse to call it a "cheat" as I am changing my lifestyle and my life sometimes…

That sounds absolutely delicious! I hope you enjoyed every bite!!

Absolutely great recovery!!

Have you checked your local library for either physical books or ebooks? Our library offers low carb/keto diet cookbooks with meal plans through Hoopla. I have been enjoying Rocco Dispirito's'Keto Comfort Food' cookbook that includes a meal plan.

Friday February 12th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ I actually got in 16k+ steps today!

I think going to bed feeling good is definitely a big win!!

Nice!! I've given up on cleaning for company. I just kind of gesture at the world, and my 3 kids, and sigh. 🤣

Thursday February 11th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ❌ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ❌ I ate appropriately, and on track, but I ended up having cherry coke. I stayed within calories, but more carbs that I should have had. And I completely forgot to…

Monday February 8th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 8,500 steps each day ❌ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ I ended up going to bed super early (I retreated to our bed room around 6:30), so I only got 6,500 steps in.

Sunday February 7th 1- Log everything ✔️ 2- Stick to my meal plan ✔️ 3- 8,500 steps each day ✔️ 4- Meditate before bed to help relieve stress/sleep better ✔️ It snowed several inches so I shoveled the driveway twice, which helped me make up for Saturday's lackluster activity. I didn't finishing planning our weekly menu, so…