Join us for the Fall 2016 Low Carb Challenge!
Yesterday was a pizza & pancakes kinda day. ๐ LOW CARB of course!
As promised, Iโll be posting my daily food & exercise diaries here for you.
Then you can reply with yours โ so we can keep each other accountable to our weight loss & fitness goals.
That will also give us an opportunity to share different food & exercise ideas so we can all mix things up a bit.:)
Did you weigh-in yesterday? If not you can comment here, or go to the Fall Fitness Challenge post. Thatโs where the weigh in link is, and the fitness challenge details too.
I donโt remember if I weighed in or not, because Iโve been on an upside down schedule (lol). Anyway, Iโm down a full pound!!
I feel like I waited AGES to see the scales move again, lol. NICE!
I did my full body composition workup too, so Iโll share that with you as wellโฆ
First, hereโs what I ate yesterday:
Mondayโs Low Carb Meals
I was serious about the pizza & pancakes. ๐ Thatโs literally ALL I ate yesterday. I made the Low Carb Blueberry Pancakes for breakfast, but the batch made two servings โ which made for breakfast AND lunch.
Those were SO good! I used the New Hope Mills Low Carb Pancake & Waffle Mix I got from Netrition and added blueberries I picked earlier this summer. YUM!
They also sent me a Great Low Carb Pizza Crust to review, so last night when I got hungry I threw together a Low Carb Pizza real quick:
I used the Bello Organic Low Carb Marinara Sauce they sent me on it too, and that was the BEST part of the pizza. That sauce is amazing!! ๐
The pizza was okay. I used store bought mozzarella and pepperoni, and it hit the spot โ but it would definitely be better with quality cheeses. Iโm thinking asiago and parmesan! The crust was good though. I rubbed a bit of olive oil & garlic salt on it, added the toppings, and it was all done in about 10 minutes!
I have another Low Carb Thin Pizza Crust (it was a pack of 2) so I think Iโll dress the next one with butter & cinnamon, and bake it with cream cheese & berries. ๐
Anyway, I ate half the pizza above โ the crust is 2 net carbs per serving (half) โ so I have the other half leftover still. Below you can see how I logged those low carb meals. I used the MyFitnessPal Recipe Calculator to put in all the ingredients for each meal.
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Hereโs My MyFitnessPal Diary for Monday:
Macronutrients: Simple Explanation Of Low Carb Macros
How To Get A Net Carbs Column in MyFitnessPal
Net Carbs: 23
Total Carbs: 34
Protein: 57 Grams
73% Fat, 19% Protein
Exercise: Cardio/Dancing, 20 Tricep Dips
plus Ab Carver Pro (60 reps)
Fitbit Steps: 2,749 (lol)
Water: 40 ounces
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Hereโs my current full body composition:
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I have two scales. A regular digital scale that just shows my weight, and the body composition scale too. The screenshot above is from the app that came with my Easy@Home Bluetooth Body Fat Digital Scale.
On June 8th (90โish days ago) I weighed 146.8 and my Body Fat was 33.3%. My BMI was 24.5, and barely into the yellow range (โoverweightโ).
I love having a bigger picture and a more clear view of my progress!
Iโm 8.6 pounds lighter than I was then, but my body still looks the same.
Iโm down a size of course, but I still have the same problem areas. Specifically my hips, butt, thighs & belly. I have photos from that day (June 9th actually) that Iโm too embarrassed to share with you right now (lol)โฆ but my goal is to have an AFTER picture Iโm PROUD of to show beside it soon!
I so want the dimples & jiggles to be GONE. ๐ณ
Iโm pleased to be down another pound, but even happier that I managed to get in a good workout yesterday. This fitness challenge is EXACTLY what I needed to get back in the daily routine of toning!
Your Turn! How are YOU doing?
How are you doing with your low carb meals & daily exercise? Any questions or struggles with your weight loss journey?
I would love to hear what you ate yesterday, and what exercise you chose to do. ๐
Leave a comment and letโs talk!
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
p.s. The next Keto Krate boxes are shipping right now, so if youโre already signed up (or if you sign up now) youโll be getting a box full of low carb FUN this week. ๐
Iโm excited to see what we get this time!
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Sorry for the long post, haha, but:
I walked the dog last night when I got home and again (for the first time) this MORNINGโฆhaha. Iโve been trying to get myself to do that for a long time, but instead I started with videos. Now I have 3 great options to start w/ mixing it up: Walking the dog, yoga video or Jillian Michael video (the one I avoid but I need the most)! Thank you so much for the exercise challenge! I was down 1.2 lbs from yesterday. I can tell whatโs going on is my weekends are slowing me down week after week, because every single Monday weigh-in is a disappointment to me. Wednesday or Thursday weigh ins seem like they would be better ๐ but thatโs just cuz of my lifestyle. Iโve been eating great consistently! I thought this morning I would try a pair of work pants on that Iโve been wanting to fit into, prepared myself for disappointment, but NOPE! Immediately sent my mom a picture of them fitting me and Iโm wearing them at work right now. They havenโt fit me in 2 years I am guessing, but I donโt really remember. Itโs probably actually been longer. It feels so good to feel good. Even if the scale is slow, I can tell Iโm finally slimming down. Congrats to you on your 1 lb loss, that is awesome at your weight to keep going down. I canโt wait to be at 140 or below myself. I can see it nowโฆsomeday, since Iโm never giving up. Have a great day! Yay us!
Monday weigh-inโs are tough for most people. ๐ Itโs a means of holding you accountable through the weekend though, lol. Every challenge the weigh-ins are on different days of course, depending on when they start.
Congrats on getting your exercise in early AND on fitting into a pair of goal pants!! Thatโs AWESOME. ๐ It feels great, doesnโt it?! *cheers*
Great job on that pound! These last few lbs are the hardest it seems!! ๐ I notice that some days you go over slightly on net carbsโฆ.if I am even at 20 I freak out. lol. Im so afraid itโll kick me out of ketosis. Should I worry so much about that?
Thank you, Casey! And yes, the last 10 pounds are the MOST challenging, lol. No I donโt worry about slight variations to the goal. My goal is 20 net carbs max and 70% fat minimum.
Going over on the fat (even by a lot) is totally fine. I try to stay as close to 20 net carbs a day as I can though โ and usually do. But no, a few extra wonโt knock you out of ketosis.
Also, being off schedule this week Iโve been up longer hours than usual (serious insomnia going on) so some days include an extra meal where Iโm up extra hours. ๐
But no, I donโt stress over it. Itโs good to stay as close as you can though! ๐
I weighe today and I am up 4 lbs. I spent a long weekend in Texas with my son and his family. We ate most of our meals out and still having a difficulty stay low carb. I did eat a Hardeeโs low carb burger and a low carb salad from Wendyโs. But we were served pizza and a few other things. My son says a little wonโt hurt you!! I know I have swelling because Iโm 60 and it was a 600 mile car ride. Iโm hoping in a couple days the fluid will be gone. Iโm excited to get started. My goal is 20 net carbs, but my husband and I have a hard time staying full. I have lost 65 lbs on low carb. Itโs taken 13 months. I need to lose 65 more pounds but for now 30 lb will make me happy for now. Anxious for good low carb foods.
Hi Shelley! I always gain water weight when I travel. More so when I eat carbs/sugar than when I stay in ketosis. Just eat super clean, very simple and low carb, and give it a few days. ๐
You said you both have a hard time staying full. Are you getting at least 70% of your calories from healthy fats? Thatโs the key, to staying full AND to losing weight faster. How are you tracking??
Congrats on 65 pounds lost already, thatโs amazing!! ๐
Thank you for sharing your travel stories. I just returned from a long trip to California. For the most part, I was able to stay on track. My weigh-in was a disappointment because I was 143.6 yesterday and today. I have gotten as low as 141.3 and seem to fluctuate between 2 pounds as I inch closer to goal.
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to travel and I find your blog helpful and inspiring for travelers trying to stay on track. While in CAโ I did enjoy both Carlโs Jr. and In & Out burgers โprotein styleโ. They were much more accomodating than my local fast food businesses. The local places need me to explain my order and arenโt as generous with the lettuce.
I havenโt been able to exercise since Monday due to travels and getting settled after a long trip, but I do feel Iโm getting my steps in between, restocking the frig, unpacking, etc. Today I hope to join the Fitness Challenge. When I get this close to goal increasing physical activity seems to be the key to weight loss.
One other travel challengeโฆStarbucks! The fall drinks are hard to ignore. Why canโt they stock 0 carb fall flavors?
Keep inspiring!
I went through the same thing once I dropped below 145. ๐ Another thing too, I always come home from trips a few pounds up โ even when I eat super clean while traveling. Something about traveling itself causes water retention, even road trips. A clean week should see that disappear!
I carry my powdered Coffee-Mate sugar free creamer with me everywhere. When Iโm flying I take a new sealed container. Thatโs what I use, then I just order a โtall, black, blondeโ โ which I need to find a new way to say, because the last time I ordered that the lady WAS a tall black blonde and she just seemed so perplexed for the longest few minutes. ๐ lol We both laughed!
I always weigh in on Fridays. I struggle with the office *carbage* during the week and it is much easier for me to eat best on the weekends!
Iโm amazed at how you are eating all these *treats* and losing! You go girl! Iโm sticking to protein, veggies, and fat right now.
Iโm trying my hardest to get to my โwedding weightโ and that is 6 lbs away (135) so Iโm not having any treats right now. I do know that today, at 141โฆ my dress pants were baggy! (The last year Iโve been closer to 145.) Do you find, closer to goal, that every pound seems to make a difference? Iโm finding that. I sure hope I can maintain this next challenge. Exercise is sporadic but my knee injury is healing! Great job on the walk today! I will NEVER run. Always hated it but Iโll be on the sidelines cheering you on!
It amazes me too, Karen ๐ lol. Iโm committed to reviewing the products we requested, and a few others that were sent to me, and I was a little worried โฆ but so far so good! ๐
You probably already know I really prefer a very simple meat & greens + healthy fatsโฆ but I have to admit, itโs NICE to mix things up a little!
Congrats on being so close to your goal!! ๐ And YES, every pound does make a BIG difference at this weight. I definitely agree!
Iโm feeling out the running thing. Slim and I are testing our speed on our walks. We did the same walk 15 minutes faster yesterday than the day before. ๐ He likes the intermittent jogging, lol. Heโs all for the training idea!