Post your monthly progress! Weekly weight can fluctuate so I thought a monthly challenge might be nice. In the mean time also post here for support or your favorite LC recipes.

November

Name.....................first of the month weight...........Goal..........end of month weight.

_Peaceful_.............................259.4...................15 lbs..............

Name.....................first of the month weight...........Goal..........end of month weight.

Peaceful_.............................259.4...................15 lbs..............
bevangel.............................209.....................200........ ...........

Takes deep breath....plunges in.....okay, I'm in for November.

Peaceful_.............................259.4...................15 lbs..............
bevangel.............................209.....................200........ ...........
Rosebud..............................159.....................5 lbs....... ........

Oh, I didn't notice that the second number was supposed to be the number of pounds we want to LOSE this month, not our goal weight for the month. I've revised my entry below...

Peaceful_.............................259.4...................15 lbs..............
bevangel.............................209.....................9 lbs........ ...........
Rosebud..............................159.....................5 lbs....... ........

No worries, Bev, I'm sure we knew what you meant.

Ok, I am in.

katrus78...........189............10 lbs

Welcome to the forum, Katrus! Well done on the first 8 lbs, and all the best with the next 10.

Hi Bevanel, Rosebud, and Katrus.

Great to meet you. It's nice to set goals and buddy up on the journey.

Peaceful_.............................259.4...................15 lbs..............
bevangel.............................209.....................9 lbs........ ...........
Rosebud..............................159.....................5 lbs....... ........
katrus78.............................189.....................10 lbs

Nice to meet all of you! I am trying very hard, and my weight had stalled for 2 past weeks. Yesterday, I decided to eliminate all fruits. And finally today there was minus 1 lb on the scale. Will continue with no fruits for as long as I can. It's so hard not to cheat though.

I can tell already that I'm really going to need some extra incentives and support this month! DH and I started low carbing back in March and, up till now, it hasn't been that hard not to cheat b/c we started this whole low carb thing to help him keep his blood sugar under control when he was diagnosed with Type2 diabetes and my weight loss has been an unexpected bonus! So we've been supporting each other which has made it much easier to stick with the WOE. Even when we have had company over for I've been able to fix very satisfying low carb meals without most of them being any the wiser.

BUT, the holidays are coming up and I'll have my Dad and three brothers and their wives here. They'll be expecting me to fix my Mom's old recipes and everybody has a personal favorite that they'll be disappointed if it doesn't show up on the Thanksgiving table. So... pecan pie, potato salad, sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows, cornbread and giblet dressing, cranberry relish, chocolate chip cookies... I swear, just starting to THINK about cooking for Thanksgiving is scaring me!!!

Hey Katrus, congrats on being down a pound after the stall. Giving up fruit can be hard. What kinds of fruit were you eating? I hope you can find something else that satisfies. Do you like avocado? Anyway wishing you the best with your weight loss. .

Hi bevangel,

Yeah, thanksgiving is a tough one but I think it's a good thing you're hosting. . In my family half love carbs and the other half are lc or diabetic. I make a few traditional carby dishes the day before and some sf home made cranberry with a cauli-mash with bacon bits and cheddar then I ask the sugar eaters to bring a dessert and make a sugar free cheese cake. It'll be fine. You'll do great and I bet people will enjoy the low carb version too. Especially when they ask the secret to your weight loss.

Bev, how about offering them some low carb alternatives? For example: Amazing Pecan Pie, your favourite potato salad, only made with cooked cauliflower instead. You can also check our recipe forums for other alternatives.

Otherwise, I can only suggest you be totally upfront with them, saying you don't eat that way any more, and MEAN it. (That will be the really hard part. Believe me, that's the bit I know and understand.) So if you do cook the carby stuff for them, just don't eat any of it. ANY of it. Or I'll come and getcha!

But I think all of us here will be cheering for you to get through this unscathed. (I just can't say "rooting" without blushing, because it means something completely different in Australia!)

I am also new. Started last week and I am already dreading Thanksgiving as well. Can I join in your group?

Hi Ms4wrd, of course you can join, and welcome to you! Just add your name to the following list, with the number of pounds you would like to lose in November. Good luck to you!

Peaceful_.............................259.4...................15 lbs..............
bevangel.............................209.....................9 lbs........ ...........
Rosebud..............................159.....................5 lbs....... ........
katrus78.............................189.....................10 lbs