April accountability month for challenge & support
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My name is Greg, Height: 6'5" Age: 51.
MFP starting weight: 266 (Feb. 6, 2022)
April 3rd current weight: 245.2
End of the month goal weight: 240
Goal weight: 200
Daily calorie goal: 2105
My goal for the month is to follow my workout plan and not go over my daily calorie goal.
I'm going to post daily logs of my workouts / calories eaten and my weekly weigh-ins.
1st: Completed Hasfit 25 Minute Standing Low Impact Cardio Workout. Calories eaten:1868.
2nd: Workout rest day. Calories eaten: ?. Up until dinner I had followed my calorie plan and had 1239 calories left for dinner. My wife and I went out to eat, so I chose to stop counting at that point.
3rd: First weigh-in for the month: 245.2. Completed Hasfit 40 Minute Low Impact Cardio and Abs. Calories eaten: 1991.
4th: Completed Hasfit 25 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. Calories eaten 1685.
5th: Completed Hasfit 14 Minute Standing Abs Workout and 30 Minute Full Body Stretch Routine. Calories eaten 2094.
6th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1872.
7th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1738.
8th: Hasfit 30 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. My wife and I went out to a local micro-brewery and with dinner, I went 27 calories over my daily goal. Calories eaten 2132.
9th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1888.
10th: Weigh-in: 239.8. Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1706.
11th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1936.
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April Start Weight (from Mar 30) 169.8
April Goal Weight 165
Apr 1 - DNW
Apr 2 - DNW
Apr 3 - 169
Apr 4 - DNW
Apr 5 - DNW
Apr 6 - DNW
Apr 7 - 171.6
Apr 8 - 172.8
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Apr 9 - 173
Apr 10 - 172.4
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Stacey, Height: 5'2" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 182 (2016)
UGW: 130
April Starting weight: 147.2
April goal. 143
4/01 -147.2
4/02 -146.6 Stayed within calories.
4/03 -146.0
4/04 -145.8
4/05 -145.4 Stayed within calories, but definitely didn't get enough water yesterday. I don't generally eat my exercise calories back, my weight loss will basically stop if I do.
4/06 -145.2 Very surprised I had a drop. Took my grandson to swim lessons and then we stopped at Wendys for lunch before heading home.
4/07 -145.2 Did not get enough sleep last night, and I've got a busy day today.
4/08 -145.0 I've been eating on the run, I need to make better food choices.
4/09 -145.0 I need to refocus. I've been busy this week, eating out, and not tracking all my food. This coming week should be better, back to a normal schedule so I should be able to make better choices.
4/10 -144.8
4/11 -144.8
4/12 -144.4 Stayed within 1200 calories. I also find it very helpful to to get plenty of fat and protein, and to limit my carb intake to just fruits and vegetables.
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Hello!
Here's my stats:
Height: 5'6"
Age: 30
April starting weight: 186.2 lbs.
April goal weight: 184 lbs.
Ulitimate Goal Weight: 154 lbs.
This month, I plan to eat more at home and within my calorie goal, walk at least 1x week, and drink more water daily.
4/1/22: 186.2 lbs
4/2/22: 186.8 lbs / Yesterday, I went over my calorie goal, drank lots of water, and exercised focused on legs.
4/3/22: 186.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and exercised focused on arms. Very bloated due to my monthly visitor.
4/4/22: 186.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank lots of water. Rest day with no exercise.
4/5/22: 186.0 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I felt unusually low energy and skipped my planned exercise.
4/6/22: 185.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank my planned quantity of water. No exercise again.
4/7/22: 185.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie and water goals. More activity but no formal exercise.
4/8/22: 185.4 lbs. / Yesterday, I went slightly over my calorie goal, exercised focused on lower body, and went on my weekly walk. Not enough water given my activity level.
4/9/22: 185.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but did not drink enough water or exercise.
4/10/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal even though I ate a lot of junk foods. I did not drink enough water or exercise. Hopefully, I can turn the upward trend around.
4/11/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and rested as planned.
4/12/22:: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but struggled in other areas. My mood was low.6 -
My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
Starting Weight (from March 31, 2022): 199.6
Goal: 194.6 (Five lb Loss)
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04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)….. Probably a water weight loss after the travel meals. It was too big of a jump when I got home so I knew something was up. Now…..to get it back under 200 then get some real fat loss progress going!
04/10.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 200.3)….. Travel weight/water retention disappearing which is fair. Now down to the nitty gritty.
04/11.…..201.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Wow, first a big drop, then a big gain. I’m all over the place! I had a light breakfast, out to lunch with a friend for lasagna and garlic toast. I ate half and had the other half for dinner. It didn’t seem like too much food for one day but…..well……pasta!
04/12.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Travel today and Friday. I will try to make good choices but it’s never good. The lack of any activity while driving really hurts too. This will be a challenging week.
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That is a good topic @Msmclane
Finding filling foods that are nutrient dense is my 2 cents.
I love Brussels Sprouts. I also eat Brocolli most days. 2 or 3 vegetables and a grilled chicken breast is sort of my go-to, and I feel full.
We change our eating habits to lose weight, and the new habits become "normal".
I am also guilty of getting in a great deal of activity pretty much every day, which supplies a higher deficit on the tracker, thus I eat a bit more.
@OhioLibrarian is putting all of us 5'2" people to shame lol. Calories averaging around 1700 for a 6'5" man. And losing weight by putting in Hasfit almost every day. I would love to hear about what you are eating in your 1700 in a day. Congrats on the weigh in, it is working for you!2 -
I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
I joined MFP October 28.18 at 191
I averaged a 1 pound loss per month, so very slow.
My ideal healthy weight by plugging in my numbers (height, age, measurements etc.) is 110-118
I was close to the 120s in February of 2021 at 130.6.
I was 131.1 in September of 2021. I somehow gained quite a bit since then, but in March of 2022 I did a cleanse to reset my body and eating habits and ended up with a small loss at the end of the month, the first loss in a long time.
3/31 - 135.2
4/01 - 137.4 - 2.2 pounds overnight?? I had a healthy and active day yesterday, so hoping that it is just a weird fluctuation. I am still going to use my EW from March as my start weight for this month though. No point (in my mind) of counting a loss if it is not cumulative.
4/02 - 136.2 - Terrible day eating wise, I was so busy, then stressed, so basically didn't eat all day and then ate a bit but nothing nutritious. I will try to do better today.
4/03 - 137.0 - Very early weigh in, I feel leaner than that. Up and down is normal for me though. I will get lots of activity in today, my day off, and will have time for healthy food prep.
4/04 - 136.4 - Not a very good day for nutrition. Calories and activity were good.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
4/06 - 137.2 - Lots of workouts, good food choices, but very long workday and didn't finish dinner until midnight. Tonight will be the same.
4/07 - 137.0 - It has been a busy work week for me with a couple of late nights. Food choices could be a bit better, but not bad overall.
4/08 - 137.6 - Quite shocked by the jump, I awoke feeling quite lean and expected quite a drop today. My only difference yesterday was increased water. Maybe tomorrow : - )
4/09 - 135.4 - Thank you all for the hugs yesterday. You would think that with 3+ years on MFP that I would be used to these fluctuations. I am okay to see a jump if I have had some indulgences, but when I am "good" consistently and keep seeing a rise I still get upset and demoralized by it. Today's weight was what I expected to see yesterday. Today I am going to have some indulgences, I will keep it under control and get lots of workouts in to mitigate it.
4/10 - 136.4 - Up a pound, but expected it and am okay with it. I had nachos for dinner, so salt. Calories were within range. Having an indulgent meal is nice once in awhile.
4/11 - 136.8 - On point yesterday, hopefully the last of the effects of nachos are showing up today and that tomorrow I will be lighter.
4/12 - 136.6 - I thought that it would be lower, but better than yesterday, so I will take it.
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Hi, hope we all have a great month! My name is Beth, Height: 5'3" Age: 60
April GW = 167
31/03 - 170.5
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
05/04 - 168.5
06/04 - DNW
07/04 - 168.5
08/04 - 172.0
09/04 - 171.0
10/04 - 170.0
11/04 - 169.5
12/04 - 169.5 (well, it's slow going, but at least I'm heading in the right direction again)
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April Start Weight (from Mar 30) 169.8
April Goal Weight 165
Apr 1 - DNW
Apr 2 - DNW
Apr 3 - 169
Apr 4 - DNW
Apr 5 - DNW
Apr 6 - DNW
Apr 7 - 171.6
Apr 8 - 172.8
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Apr 9 - 173
Apr 10 - 172.4
Apr 11 - 173.6
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Stacey, Height: 5'2" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 182 (2016)
UGW: 130
April Starting weight: 147.2
April goal. 143
4/01 -147.2
4/02 -146.6 Stayed within calories.
4/03 -146.0
4/04 -145.8
4/05 -145.4 Stayed within calories, but definitely didn't get enough water yesterday. I don't generally eat my exercise calories back, my weight loss will basically stop if I do.
4/06 -145.2 Very surprised I had a drop. Took my grandson to swim lessons and then we stopped at Wendys for lunch before heading home.
4/07 -145.2 Did not get enough sleep last night, and I've got a busy day today.
4/08 -145.0 I've been eating on the run, I need to make better food choices.
4/09 -145.0 I need to refocus. I've been busy this week, eating out, and not tracking all my food. This coming week should be better, back to a normal schedule so I should be able to make better choices.
4/10 -144.8
4/11 -144.8
4/12 -144.4 Stayed within 1200 calories. I also find it very helpful to to get plenty of fat and protein, and to limit my carb intake to just fruits and vegetables.
4/13 -143.6 Might be dehydrated.
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Hello!
Here's my stats:
Height: 5'6"
Age: 30
April starting weight: 186.2 lbs.
April goal weight: 184 lbs.
Ulitimate Goal Weight: 154 lbs.
This month, I plan to eat more at home and within my calorie goal, walk at least 1x week, and drink more water daily.
4/1/22: 186.2 lbs
4/2/22: 186.8 lbs / Yesterday, I went over my calorie goal, drank lots of water, and exercised focused on legs.
4/3/22: 186.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and exercised focused on arms. Very bloated due to my monthly visitor.
4/4/22: 186.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank lots of water. Rest day with no exercise.
4/5/22: 186.0 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I felt unusually low energy and skipped my planned exercise.
4/6/22: 185.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank my planned quantity of water. No exercise again.
4/7/22: 185.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie and water goals. More activity but no formal exercise.
4/8/22: 185.4 lbs. / Yesterday, I went slightly over my calorie goal, exercised focused on lower body, and went on my weekly walk. Not enough water given my activity level.
4/9/22: 185.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but did not drink enough water or exercise.
4/10/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal even though I ate a lot of junk foods. I did not drink enough water or exercise. Hopefully, I can turn the upward trend around.
4/11/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and rested as planned.
4/12/22:: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but struggled in other areas. My mood was low.
4/13/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal, drank water, and went on a long walk.4 -
January Starting Weight: 194.7
February Starting Weight: 196.1
March Starting Weight: 189.8
April Starting Weight: 187.0
April Goal Weight: 183.0
Stats: 44 y/o female, 2x cancer survivor with Hypothyroidism dealing with menopause, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and rosacea - not to be used as excuses, but to be reminders of being kind to my body and accepting of its journey.
Goals: Drink 96 oz. of water, daily stretching and PT exercise, start weight lifting, increase walking.
4/01: 187.0
4/02: 186.7 - Woo-Hoo! I nailed my calories yesterday. Off to a good start!
4/03: 185.0 - A long day at work with no time to drink any water.
4/04: 186.1 - Evening back out with increased fluids.
4/05: 184.7 - Surprised by this number. Thinking I am still dehydrated.
4/06: 185.2 - Evening back out again.
4/07: 187.0 - I have no idea. Perhaps the extra carbs and sugar.
4/08: 186.1 - Evening back out again.
4/09: 187.4 - I pulled an "almost all-nighter" and ate many a carbs to stay awake.
4/10: 185.8 - Evening out again, but I think I am still dehydrated.
4/11: 187.0 - Bwahahaha. All I can do is laugh at this yo-yo effect. I've been on point.
4/12: 186.5 - Lots of spring cleaning helping to burn some calories. Lol!
4/13: 185.6 - I need to focus on drinking more water for sure.6 -
@MsMcClane - I feel ya! It takes my body weeks and weeks before my body adjusts to the changes. On those days that I feel "empty", I try to much on carrot sticks. I also love making kale chips. A quick turkey and cheese roll up is also low on calories and helps fill me up. But there are certain food that I still feel deprived when we eat, and I think it is because those foods bring me the most pleasure when I eat them, such as buttery rice with hot sauce and pizza. When those on are the menu, I eat my serving first and then load up on a salad and water to start the satiation clock in my belly. I usually still feel the craving and end up getting a small second helping. It is still hard, but I have made some progress!3
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April Start Weight (from Mar 30) 169.8
April Goal Weight 165
Apr 1 - DNW
Apr 2 - DNW
Apr 3 - 169
Apr 4 - DNW
Apr 5 - DNW
Apr 6 - DNW
Apr 7 - 171.6
Apr 8 - 172.8
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Apr 9 - 173
Apr 10 - 172.4
Apr 11 - 173.6
Apr 12 - 172.4
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I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
I joined MFP October 28.18 at 191
I averaged a 1 pound loss per month, so very slow.
My ideal healthy weight by plugging in my numbers (height, age, measurements etc.) is 110-118
I was close to the 120s in February of 2021 at 130.6.
I was 131.1 in September of 2021. I somehow gained quite a bit since then, but in March of 2022 I did a cleanse to reset my body and eating habits and ended up with a small loss at the end of the month, the first loss in a long time.
3/31 - 135.2
4/01 - 137.4 - 2.2 pounds overnight?? I had a healthy and active day yesterday, so hoping that it is just a weird fluctuation. I am still going to use my EW from March as my start weight for this month though. No point (in my mind) of counting a loss if it is not cumulative.
4/02 - 136.2 - Terrible day eating wise, I was so busy, then stressed, so basically didn't eat all day and then ate a bit but nothing nutritious. I will try to do better today.
4/03 - 137.0 - Very early weigh in, I feel leaner than that. Up and down is normal for me though. I will get lots of activity in today, my day off, and will have time for healthy food prep.
4/04 - 136.4 - Not a very good day for nutrition. Calories and activity were good.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
4/06 - 137.2 - Lots of workouts, good food choices, but very long workday and didn't finish dinner until midnight. Tonight will be the same.
4/07 - 137.0 - It has been a busy work week for me with a couple of late nights. Food choices could be a bit better, but not bad overall.
4/08 - 137.6 - Quite shocked by the jump, I awoke feeling quite lean and expected quite a drop today. My only difference yesterday was increased water. Maybe tomorrow : - )
4/09 - 135.4 - Thank you all for the hugs yesterday. You would think that with 3+ years on MFP that I would be used to these fluctuations. I am okay to see a jump if I have had some indulgences, but when I am "good" consistently and keep seeing a rise I still get upset and demoralized by it. Today's weight was what I expected to see yesterday. Today I am going to have some indulgences, I will keep it under control and get lots of workouts in to mitigate it.
4/10 - 136.4 - Up a pound, but expected it and am okay with it. I had nachos for dinner, so salt. Calories were within range. Having an indulgent meal is nice once in awhile.
4/11 - 136.8 - On point yesterday, hopefully the last of the effects of nachos are showing up today and that tomorrow I will be lighter.
4/12 - 136.6 - I thought that it would be lower, but better than yesterday, so I will take it.
4/13 - 137.0 - I have been very "good", and creating good sized deficits from activity. Not happy to see this number this morning, nor expecting it. Trying to teach myself to take it in stride. Thinking that my body is a bit stuck around this weight, but going to keep working at it.
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Hello! Michelle from ON, Canada
Height: 5'2" Age: 54
April Starting weight: 175.0
April Goal weight: 170
UGW: 135/"normal" BMI
Goals: Daily yoga, 10,000 Steps/Daily, Water,water,water
01/04 - 175.0 Got my morning yoga in Daily step count: 2,477 Water: Check!
02/04 - 174.0 No morning yoga today. Switched it out for a viewing of the most recent episode of Rupaul's Drag Race We have a realtor coming over tomorrow afternoon to give the house a once over, so today and tomorrow morning will be spent cleaning, purging, organising, etc. I did get out for a morning walk to our local Shoppers. Beautiful sunny day. It felt much warmer than the 4c the weather network stated. Daily step count: 14,512
03/04 - 174.0 Daily step count: 5,144
04/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: 10,971 Water: Check!
05/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: 10,334 Water: Check!
06/04 - 174.0 Morning yoga (26+minutes) Daily step count: 9,892 Water: Check!
07/04 - 173.4 No morning yoga as I had to take the children to the eye doctor. Daily step count: 6,068 Water:?
08/04 - DNW No step count for the next few days as I forgot to turn my Bluetooth back on.
09/04 - DNW
10/04 - DNW
11/04 - 176.0 Yikes! Look what happens when one goes on a weekend bender. Daily step count: 10,615
12/04 - 174.4 Daily step count: 11,022 Water: Check!
13/04 - 173.4 Daily step count: TBD Water: TBD
Cheers to those who shared their thoughts on ways to fill up. I will see how things pan out as I have upped my daily calories. Being plant-based has it's challenges as a fair portion of my protein comes from nuts and seeds. I think I will have to turn my focus on being more active on a daily basis.5 -
My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
Starting Weight (from March 31, 2022): 199.6
Goal: 194.6 (Five lb Loss)
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04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)….. Probably a water weight loss after the travel meals. It was too big of a jump when I got home so I knew something was up. Now…..to get it back under 200 then get some real fat loss progress going!
04/10.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 200.3)….. Travel weight/water retention disappearing which is fair. Now down to the nitty gritty.
04/11.…..201.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Wow, first a big drop, then a big gain. I’m all over the place! I had a light breakfast, out to lunch with a friend for lasagna and garlic toast. I ate half and had the other half for dinner. It didn’t seem like too much food for one day but…..well……pasta!
04/12.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Travel today and Friday. I will try to make good choices but it’s never good. The lack of any activity while driving really hurts too. This will be a challenging week.
04/13.…..202.8…..(Trend Weight 200.7)….. Travel always bites me in the *kitten*. What I hate most is that the trend weight is consistently over 200 and climbing. Oh, strength and resolve, where for art thou?
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Hi, hope we all have a great month! My name is Beth, Height: 5'3" Age: 60
April GW = 167
31/03 - 170.5
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
05/04 - 168.5
06/04 - DNW
07/04 - 168.5
08/04 - 172.0
09/04 - 171.0
10/04 - 170.0
11/04 - 169.5
12/04 - 169.5
13/04 - 168.5 (not counting my chickens this time until I stay in the '60s for a week!)
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Nikki
Height: 5'6" Age: 52
April goal: 195
UGW: 145
3/31 - 198.4 planning a treadmill walk and logging food choices
4/1 - 198.0 rest day, dinner out with my husband and not sure where we're going yet but plan is a hunk o'meat + veg.
4/2 - 197.8 no exercise
4/3 - 197.4 3.5 mile run/walk with my son, we managed to beat the rain. Lunch out (salmon, broccoli, salad); dinner was a big mac salad (lettuce, spinach, ketchup, mustard, ranch, hamburger patty & swiss)
4/4 - 199.9 ??????????? chili soup for dinner (hamburger, 3 rinsed cans of different beans, vegetable juice, 2 can of tomatoes+chiles, cauliflower rice, and add avocado when serving). It's raining and 45 today, so I'll be putting a few miles on the treadmill instead of outside.
4/5 - ??
4/6 - ? ran/walked 3 miles w/ son, then walked dogs another mile
4/7 - ? walked 2 miles w/ dogs
4/8 - 199.9 I'm sure I've been making entries but perhaps I don't manage to actually post? Sorry I've been MIA again. Cold, rainy/slushy mix here in Indiana today, makes my ankle hurt (probably arthritis). Taking a rest day, will make smart food choices. Today is my 31 year anniversary with my employer...yikes that makes me feel really old!
4/12 - 200.0 ran/walked 3.5 miles with my son, walked another 2 miles with the dogs.
4/13 - 201.0 ? water retention from the exercise yesterday?
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@dawnbgethealthy Thank you! I've fallen off of my workout routine because of construction at my house. But, the work was finished yesterday (4/13) and I can get back to normal.
As for what I'm eating:
Breakfast is typically coffee with creamer, a multivitamin and oatmeal with fresh fruit and almonds or a smoothie.
Lunch is soup or quinoa mixed with a combination (some or all) of black beans greek yogurt, fresh veggies, and 3 oz of meat (chicken, beef, or pork that I cooked the weekend before).
Dinner is similar to lunch. Unless my wife and I decide to take a break from calorie counting.
My name is Greg, Height: 6'5" Age: 51.
MFP starting weight: 266 (Feb. 6, 2022)
April 3rd current weight: 245.2
End of the month goal weight: 240
Goal weight: 200
Daily calorie goal: 2105
My goal for the month is to follow my workout plan and not go over my daily calorie goal.
I'm going to post daily logs of my workouts / calories eaten and my weekly weigh-ins.
1st: Completed Hasfit 25 Minute Standing Low Impact Cardio Workout. Calories eaten:1868.
2nd: Workout rest day. Calories eaten: ?. Up until dinner I had followed my calorie plan and had 1239 calories left for dinner. My wife and I went out to eat, so I chose to stop counting at that point.
3rd: First weigh-in for the month: 245.2. Completed Hasfit 40 Minute Low Impact Cardio and Abs. Calories eaten: 1991.
4th: Completed Hasfit 25 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. Calories eaten 1685.
5th: Completed Hasfit 14 Minute Standing Abs Workout and 30 Minute Full Body Stretch Routine. Calories eaten 2094.
6th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1872.
7th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1738.
8th: Hasfit 30 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. My wife and I went out to a local micro-brewery and with dinner, I went 27 calories over my daily goal. Calories eaten 2132.
9th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1888.
10th: Weigh-in: 239.8. Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1706.
11th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1936.
12th: Skipped my workout. Calories eaten 1797.
13th:Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1702.
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Stacey, Height: 5'2" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 182 (2016)
UGW: 130
April Starting weight: 147.2
April goal. 143
4/01 -147.2
4/02 -146.6 Stayed within calories.
4/03 -146.0
4/04 -145.8
4/05 -145.4 Stayed within calories, but definitely didn't get enough water yesterday. I don't generally eat my exercise calories back, my weight loss will basically stop if I do.
4/06 -145.2 Very surprised I had a drop. Took my grandson to swim lessons and then we stopped at Wendys for lunch before heading home.
4/07 -145.2 Did not get enough sleep last night, and I've got a busy day today.
4/08 -145.0 I've been eating on the run, I need to make better food choices.
4/09 -145.0 I need to refocus. I've been busy this week, eating out, and not tracking all my food. This coming week should be better, back to a normal schedule so I should be able to make better choices.
4/10 -144.8
4/11 -144.8
4/12 -144.4 Stayed within 1200 calories. I also find it very helpful to to get plenty of fat and protein, and to limit my carb intake to just fruits and vegetables.
4/13 -143.6 Might be dehydrated.
4/14 -143.0
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Nikki
Height: 5'6" Age: 52
April goal: 195
UGW: 145
3/31 - 198.4 planning a treadmill walk and logging food choices
4/1 - 198.0 rest day, dinner out with my husband and not sure where we're going yet but plan is a hunk o'meat + veg.
4/2 - 197.8 no exercise
4/3 - 197.4 3.5 mile run/walk with my son, we managed to beat the rain. Lunch out (salmon, broccoli, salad); dinner was a big mac salad (lettuce, spinach, ketchup, mustard, ranch, hamburger patty & swiss)
4/4 - 199.9 ??????????? chili soup for dinner (hamburger, 3 rinsed cans of different beans, vegetable juice, 2 can of tomatoes+chiles, cauliflower rice, and add avocado when serving). It's raining and 45 today, so I'll be putting a few miles on the treadmill instead of outside.
4/5 - ??
4/6 - ? ran/walked 3 miles w/ son, then walked dogs another mile
4/7 - ? walked 2 miles w/ dogs
4/8 - 199.9 I'm sure I've been making entries but perhaps I don't manage to actually post? Sorry I've been MIA again. Cold, rainy/slushy mix here in Indiana today, makes my ankle hurt (probably arthritis). Taking a rest day, will make smart food choices. Today is my 31 year anniversary with my employer...yikes that makes me feel really old!
4/12 - 200.0 ran/walked 3.5 miles with my son, walked another 2 miles with the dogs.
4/13 - 201.0 ? water retention from the exercise yesterday?
4/14 - 199.4 planning to run/walk today and get the dogs out
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Hello!
Here's my stats:
Height: 5'6"
Age: 30
April starting weight: 186.2 lbs.
April goal weight: 184 lbs.
Ulitimate Goal Weight: 154 lbs.
This month, I plan to eat more at home and within my calorie goal, walk at least 1x week, and drink more water daily.
4/1/22: 186.2 lbs
4/2/22: 186.8 lbs / Yesterday, I went over my calorie goal, drank lots of water, and exercised focused on legs.
4/3/22: 186.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and exercised focused on arms. Very bloated due to my monthly visitor.
4/4/22: 186.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank lots of water. Rest day with no exercise.
4/5/22: 186.0 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I felt unusually low energy and skipped my planned exercise.
4/6/22: 185.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank my planned quantity of water. No exercise again.
4/7/22: 185.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie and water goals. More activity but no formal exercise.
4/8/22: 185.4 lbs. / Yesterday, I went slightly over my calorie goal (<100 cal), exercised focused on lower body, and went on my weekly walk. Not enough water given my activity level.
4/9/22: 185.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but did not drink enough water or exercise.
4/10/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal even though I ate a lot of junk foods. I did not drink enough water or exercise. Hopefully, I can turn the upward trend around.
4/11/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and rested as planned.
4/12/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but struggled in other areas. My mood was low.
4/13/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal, drank water, and went on a long walk.
4/14/22: 187.0 lbs. / Yesterday, I went over my calories (>100 cal) I've been very frustrated with my upward trend, and yesterday I felt like giving up on my current calorie level. This morning, even though I'm over my starting weight, I'm recommiting to the current calorie level at least through the end of the month.5 -
Hello! Michelle from ON, Canada
Height: 5'2" Age: 54
April Starting weight: 175.0
April Goal weight: 170
UGW: 135/"normal" BMI
Goals: Daily yoga, 10,000 Steps/Daily, Water,water,water
01/04 - 175.0 Got my morning yoga in Daily step count: 2,477 Water: Check!
02/04 - 174.0 No morning yoga today. Switched it out for a viewing of the most recent episode of Rupaul's Drag Race We have a realtor coming over tomorrow afternoon to give the house a once over, so today and tomorrow morning will be spent cleaning, purging, organising, etc. I did get out for a morning walk to our local Shoppers. Beautiful sunny day. It felt much warmer than the 4c the weather network stated. Daily step count: 14,512
03/04 - 174.0 Daily step count: 5,144
04/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: 10,971 Water: Check!
05/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: 10,334 Water: Check!
06/04 - 174.0 Morning yoga (26+minutes) Daily step count: 9,892 Water: Check!
07/04 - 173.4 No morning yoga as I had to take the children to the eye doctor. Daily step count: 6,068 Water:?
08/04 - DNW No step count for the next few days as I forgot to turn my Bluetooth back on.
09/04 - DNW
10/04 - DNW
11/04 - 176.0 Yikes! Look what happens when one goes on a weekend bender. Daily step count: 10,615
12/04 - 174.4 Daily step count: 11,022 Water: Check!
13/04 - 173.4 Daily step count: 12,568 Water: Check!
14/04 - 173.0 Daily step count: TBD Water: TBD
I am able to navigate thru my weekdays with nary a problem but the weekends.....that's another story. Though both hubby and our girls have been working/schooling at home these last two years, they keep to their corners of the house, so I can keep a routine but I find it challenging to continue that routine thru the weekends. Is this legit or am I looking for an excuse? Bit of both, perhaps. Now we have a four day weekend ahead of us.
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My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
Starting Weight (from March 31, 2022): 199.6
Goal: 194.6 (Five lb Loss)
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04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)….. Probably a water weight loss after the travel meals. It was too big of a jump when I got home so I knew something was up. Now…..to get it back under 200 then get some real fat loss progress going!
04/10.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 200.3)….. Travel weight/water retention disappearing which is fair. Now down to the nitty gritty.
04/11.…..201.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Wow, first a big drop, then a big gain. I’m all over the place! I had a light breakfast, out to lunch with a friend for lasagna and garlic toast. I ate half and had the other half for dinner. It didn’t seem like too much food for one day but…..well……pasta!
04/12.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Travel today and Friday. I will try to make good choices but it’s never good. The lack of any activity while driving really hurts too. This will be a challenging week.
04/13.…..202.8…..(Trend Weight 200.7)….. Travel always bites me in the *kitten*. What I hate most is that the trend weight is consistently over 200 and climbing. Oh, strength and resolve, where for art thou?
04/14.…..203.8…..(Trend Weight 201.3)….. Feeling pudgy and squishy. Even my cat has begun to knead on my belly before laying down. Not a good sign! This is the day between two travels. I’ve got to make it count!
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@Msmclane
It is cool that you are plant based.
You were inquiring about what would be filling within that mode of eating. Well...
Beans Beans, they're good for your heart they make you...heehee.
Seriously, they are very filling. 1/4 cup added into every meal does not pack a lot of calories.
I really don't eat enough of them, but I buy the unsalted kind for when I do.3 -
@OhioLibrarian
Wow, really clean eating. Bravo.
I guess that you have to eat so healthy to sustain those workouts.2 -
I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
I joined MFP October 28.18 at 191
I averaged a 1 pound loss per month, so very slow.
My ideal healthy weight by plugging in my numbers (height, age, measurements etc.) is 110-118
I was close to the 120s in February of 2021 at 130.6.
I was 131.1 in September of 2021. I somehow gained quite a bit since then, but in March of 2022 I did a cleanse to reset my body and eating habits and ended up with a small loss at the end of the month, the first loss in a long time.
3/31 - 135.2
4/01 - 137.4 - 2.2 pounds overnight?? I had a healthy and active day yesterday, so hoping that it is just a weird fluctuation. I am still going to use my EW from March as my start weight for this month though. No point (in my mind) of counting a loss if it is not cumulative.
4/02 - 136.2 - Terrible day eating wise, I was so busy, then stressed, so basically didn't eat all day and then ate a bit but nothing nutritious. I will try to do better today.
4/03 - 137.0 - Very early weigh in, I feel leaner than that. Up and down is normal for me though. I will get lots of activity in today, my day off, and will have time for healthy food prep.
4/04 - 136.4 - Not a very good day for nutrition. Calories and activity were good.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
4/06 - 137.2 - Lots of workouts, good food choices, but very long workday and didn't finish dinner until midnight. Tonight will be the same.
4/07 - 137.0 - It has been a busy work week for me with a couple of late nights. Food choices could be a bit better, but not bad overall.
4/08 - 137.6 - Quite shocked by the jump, I awoke feeling quite lean and expected quite a drop today. My only difference yesterday was increased water. Maybe tomorrow : - )
4/09 - 135.4 - Thank you all for the hugs yesterday. You would think that with 3+ years on MFP that I would be used to these fluctuations. I am okay to see a jump if I have had some indulgences, but when I am "good" consistently and keep seeing a rise I still get upset and demoralized by it. Today's weight was what I expected to see yesterday. Today I am going to have some indulgences, I will keep it under control and get lots of workouts in to mitigate it.
4/10 - 136.4 - Up a pound, but expected it and am okay with it. I had nachos for dinner, so salt. Calories were within range. Having an indulgent meal is nice once in awhile.
4/11 - 136.8 - On point yesterday, hopefully the last of the effects of nachos are showing up today and that tomorrow I will be lighter.
4/12 - 136.6 - I thought that it would be lower, but better than yesterday, so I will take it.
4/13 - 137.0 - I have been very "good", and creating good sized deficits from activity. Not happy to see this number this morning, nor expecting it. Trying to teach myself to take it in stride. Thinking that my body is a bit stuck around this weight, but going to keep working at it.
4/14 - 135.8 - Another fluctuation, but this one is way easier to take.
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Start weight 135.2
Goal weight 133.26 -
April Start Weight (from Mar 30) 169.8
April Goal Weight 165
Apr 1 - DNW
Apr 2 - DNW
Apr 3 - 169
Apr 4 - DNW
Apr 5 - DNW
Apr 6 - DNW
Apr 7 - 171.6
Apr 8 - 172.8
Week 1 - Gained 3
Apr 9 - 173
Apr 10 - 172.4
Apr 11 - 173.6
Apr 12 - 172.4
Apr 13 - 170.8
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Hi, hope we all have a great month! My name is Beth, Height: 5'3" Age: 60
April GW = 167
31/03 - 170.5
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
05/04 - 168.5
06/04 - DNW
07/04 - 168.5
08/04 - 172.0
09/04 - 171.0
10/04 - 170.0
11/04 - 169.5
12/04 - 169.5
13/04 - 168.5
14/04 - 169.0
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