Active April Challenge 2022
baconslave
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It's Active April folks.
The word "active" is a loaded word.
Not only can it apply to exercise, but it can also mean "characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation."
Time to get fit or act on your goals whatever they may be.
Increase your NEAT, do one of the bazillion YouTube vids and workout streaming services, hit the gym, enjoy the weather and walk or hike (whenever it's actually nice in the Spring, easier said than done!) And for non-exercise goals, start actively pursuing them as best you can with what you have to work with. Don't let "perfect" be the enemy of "better". Improvements, even if they're slight or baby steps, are still progress.
We can do this!
No need to make your "heart gargle in your throat." Unless that's what you're into.
Or to win all the life trophies.
Active April is about making your goal an improvement in your fitness or life. As Elizabeth Benton always says, "Whatever constitutes an improvement for YOU. Do that."
So whether you want to train for a 5k or 10k, sleep better, get more serious about logging, start HIITing your head off, or just start exercising, period, it's all good.
If your exercise is already on-point, but you'd like to increase your daily NEAT burn, that's a great target as well. (What is NEAT, consult this thread from which I have been inspired: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10610953/neat-improvement-strategies-to-improve-weight-loss/p1)
Go ahead and post your goals.
Update us daily and receive encouragement, workout suggestions, and support from your compatriots in the challenge.
Go get it! Make change!
The word "active" is a loaded word.
Not only can it apply to exercise, but it can also mean "characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation."
Time to get fit or act on your goals whatever they may be.
Increase your NEAT, do one of the bazillion YouTube vids and workout streaming services, hit the gym, enjoy the weather and walk or hike (whenever it's actually nice in the Spring, easier said than done!) And for non-exercise goals, start actively pursuing them as best you can with what you have to work with. Don't let "perfect" be the enemy of "better". Improvements, even if they're slight or baby steps, are still progress.
We can do this!
No need to make your "heart gargle in your throat." Unless that's what you're into.
Or to win all the life trophies.Active April is about making your goal an improvement in your fitness or life. As Elizabeth Benton always says, "Whatever constitutes an improvement for YOU. Do that."
So whether you want to train for a 5k or 10k, sleep better, get more serious about logging, start HIITing your head off, or just start exercising, period, it's all good.
If your exercise is already on-point, but you'd like to increase your daily NEAT burn, that's a great target as well. (What is NEAT, consult this thread from which I have been inspired: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10610953/neat-improvement-strategies-to-improve-weight-loss/p1)
Go ahead and post your goals.
Update us daily and receive encouragement, workout suggestions, and support from your compatriots in the challenge.
Go get it! Make change!
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My Goals for April
Stay within 5% carbs
Drink 120 ounces of water daily
walk 5 days a week
Do Piyo dvd's 5 days a week
Meal prep once a week
Get 12,000 steps daily
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My goal for April is to exercise five days a week with at least one of those days being walking outside.
But also not to over-exercise as if I’m doing weight/strength exercises, for example using exercise DVDs, I find it easy to do too much and cause a Fibro flare up. So those sessions must be limited to half an hour. It’s hard because I love doing that type of exercise so much I always want to keep going!
I finally got my food routine sorted out and have been building up my strength so now is a good time to get a good workout habit going.1 -
In March I did good adding in some walking or hiking most days of the week so to expand on that I think I will up my goal to 5 days of a minimum 15 minutes of activity. I need to get more well rounded so I think at least one of those days should focus on strength training and another on yoga/barre/pilates...just something to work on my flexibility and core. I also need to keep up nutrition goals. So here is the rundown for April:
15+ minutes of activity 5 days a week
1 of 5 days should be strength training
1 of 5 days should be core/flexibility.
Add veggies and some fruits to my day.
Keep under 100 carbs.
Be more active at home by doing one bigger cleaning or organizing project a week.
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Now that I am almost at my goal weight, it's time to start incorporating some type of exercise. I do at least 90 minutes of line dancing once a week now. But that's just one day a week with an additional day thrown in once a month. And practicing the steps when I think about it, which isn't that often. I'd like to start toning exercises and yoga. So this is a great reminder to start thinking about moving more! Thanks!4
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April goals-
CW 164.5
GW 161
Daily NEAT-as much as I can remember to include
Daily Plank- aiming for 90 sec a day
220 min a week activity to include 1 of each (bike, barre, elliptical
strength, outdoor walk)
House stairs 10/day (for real this time)
Remain mindful of water and carb levels (faithful logging is a must for me regardless)
Semi-related April goals-
Get my bike tuned up for outdoor rides
Try out 1 new hiking trail
Happy Spring everyone!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »My Goals for April
I have decided to go back on IF as of this morning (4/1) my blood sugar is quite high
Stay within 5% carbs
Drink 120 ounces of water daily
walk 5 days a week
Do Piyo dvd's 5 days a week
Meal prep once a week
Get 12,000 steps daily
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Been a member of the group for a while but never comment. Decided to jump in. I joined to learn more about keto and I have changed my carb intake a lot. I am a type 2 diabetic. Last year I did manage to drop 20 + lbs. So far this year I have only dropped 2 lbs. My sugar levels are more important to me than the weight. My A1C last tested was 7.2 in Feb. I do test my blood sugar daily. I also took a fasting insulin test. I plan on re testing in May.
For April Goals-
10,000 steps a day
drink water (1/2 my body weight in oz)
Improve sleep - my major down fall. Establish a routine.
Daily meditation.
Less than 100 carbs daily.
Putting it out there - just wanting to be accountable. April is the month to get things going in a good direction. This year so far has been one big plateau.4 -
Been a member of the group for a while but never comment. Decided to jump in. I joined to learn more about keto and I have changed my carb intake a lot. I am a type 2 diabetic. Last year I did manage to drop 20 + lbs. So far this year I have only dropped 2 lbs. My sugar levels are more important to me than the weight. My A1C last tested was 7.2 in Feb. I do test my blood sugar daily. I also took a fasting insulin test. I plan on re testing in May.
For April Goals-
10,000 steps a day
drink water (1/2 my body weight in oz)
Improve sleep - my major down fall. Establish a routine.
Daily meditation.
Less than 100 carbs daily.
Putting it out there - just wanting to be accountable. April is the month to get things going in a good direction. This year so far has been one big plateau.
Welcome!0 -
Jan 3 weight: 185.8
Feb end weight: 178.6
Mar end weight: 173.6
CW: 173.2
GW for March: 169.2
UGW: 165
I'm always active but I do need to stay actively engaged in watching what I put into my mouth so I can finally get rid of the Covid Chonk before summer. Sooooo close!
I have been having a lot of fibro pain again in one side of my body from a headache into the neck, shoulder, hip, and sciatic nerve this week. And I'm doing those clear aligner braces and so can't use the only pain reliever that works to help it (ibuprofen. Apparently it makes the teeth resistant to move.) So I'm keeping up brisk walks and yard hikes and adding back in upper body strength when this crap lets up.3 -
4/1/22
15+ minutes of activity 5 days a week
1 of 5 days should be strength training
1 of 5 days should be core/flexibility.=
None today. Home sick with RA flare.
Add veggies and some fruits to my day.=
Subway bowl with lots of veggies.
Keep under 100 carbs= Yes. 39.
Be more active at home by doing one bigger cleaning or organizing project a week.=
Nothing today.2 -
For the 1st day of April, I went line dancing again! It's a fun way to exercise and get my body moving. I do work up a sweat, and feel like I've been run over by a bus the next morning (now!) but I need exercise that is fun. The only downside to last night's dancing is that it was held at a smaller venue and was very crowded. I find I tend to get claustrophobic now when I am in places where there isn't a lot of space around me. I don't know if it's the whole Covid thing, but I ended up leaving early. I did get a lot of movement in though, before I left.
I was lamenting about my weight gain. I am down to 164.4 today, after being at 167.6 yesterday. So big gain, and slightly smaller loss. I flexed in the mirror yesterday after my shower and while you can't see my pea sized muscles, I could feel definition in my biceps! I have been doing elevated planks and push ups, as well as moving my arms and shoulders around willy nilly with dumbbells every other day or so. Nothing structured, as to me...that's not fun. And if it isn't fun, I ain't doing it! I do have Yoga Burn dvd's that I've yet to look at. I bought them at the beginning of the year. I have mats, blocks, bands, roller thingy and balls. I've got almost everything I need to do yoga, except the desire! Hoping I will get there sometime this month.
Well, time to start my day! Have a great Saturday y'all!
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I fell off on logging at the end of March and had some time off work which always does it to me. But I will actively be aware of what and how much I’m eating for the month, focusing on higher protein for fullness and not eating out of boredom. Still trying to cut about 10 pounds but have been unsuccessful thus far the last couple of months. Time to drop excuses and focus on consistency!5
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Guess what my scale did?
Up a lb. KCKO 4 -
CW 162.5
GW 161
Daily NEAT- lots of extra movement in the kitchen making dinner
Daily Plank- 45 sec
220 min a week activity to include 1 of each (bike, barre, elliptical
strength, outdoor walk) - 60 min elliptical
House stairs 10/day (for real this time) -2 geez
Remain mindful of water and carb levels (faithful logging is a must for me regardless)-good day.
Semi-related April goals-
Get my bike tuned up for outdoor rides- may have to watch YouTube and do it myself, shop has a 4 week wait
Try out 1 new hiking trail- next weekend I think2 -
Yesterday was good - carbs 87. Already 4 mile walk this morning. The last 4 days I have eaten good for me. The scale is stuck at 155.6 When I lose weight it seems to be in my fingers. Where is the justice in that. Well today my wedding ring just flipping all over the place, so tomorrow I am hoping to finally see the scale move down, but I still have 1/2 the day to get through here and in the afternoon I am not as strong with my food choices. I will be good today!3
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Today we went for a 5.29 mile walk ..130 minutes and burned 740 calories... We didn't go yesterday since I spent a lot of time in the kitchen meal prepping ... food is on point ...carbs are on point ..tomorrow will be rest day
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4/2 resulted in higher carbs than normal. I cut myself slack as I worked out, walked the dog and laid about 60 bags of mulch with hubs. I have about 60 more to do tomorrow as well. So needless to say I wanted all the food. At least I refrained from ice cream this evening and came to bed feeling fairly comfortable. Now to get those calories back in line.4
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4/2/22
15+ minutes of activity 5 days a week
1 of 5 days should be strength training
1 of 5 days should be core/flexibility.=
Walked to a scenic overlook and up SO many steps.
Add veggies and some fruits to my day.=
Salad for lunch. Slaw with dinner.
Keep under 100 carbs= Yes. 44.
Be more active at home by doing one bigger cleaning or organizing project a week.=
Nothing today.
The scale had me up again this morning. Really discouraging as my family has had Japanese, pizza, and blizzards this weekend and I’ve said no to all that!4 -
SW 164
CW 163
GW 161
Daily NEAT- Day 1 of loading up our new camper
Daily Plank- ✖
220 min a week activity to include 1 of each (bike, barre, elliptical
strength, outdoor walk) - 130 total, 70 spin bike yesterday
House stairs 10/day (for real this time) -5 I think I need to keep manual count, not sure fitbit calculates same with numbers of stairs in my house.
Remain mindful of water and carb levels (faithful logging is a must for me regardless)-water under, carbs on target.2 -
I'd be remiss if I don't remind y'all that with increased activity comes temporary increase in water retention sometimes. Which is annoying. So annoying. But we have to remember that this temporary, we'll be getting better health, and soon the scale will go back down.
Like I say over and over, KCKO.
Eyes on the prize. You've got this.2 -
NYPhotographer2021 wrote: »For the 1st day of April, I went line dancing again! It's a fun way to exercise and get my body moving. I do work up a sweat, and feel like I've been run over by a bus the next morning (now!) but I need exercise that is fun. The only downside to last night's dancing is that it was held at a smaller venue and was very crowded. I find I tend to get claustrophobic now when I am in places where there isn't a lot of space around me. I don't know if it's the whole Covid thing, but I ended up leaving early. I did get a lot of movement in though, before I left.
I was lamenting about my weight gain. I am down to 164.4 today, after being at 167.6 yesterday. So big gain, and slightly smaller loss. I flexed in the mirror yesterday after my shower and while you can't see my pea sized muscles, I could feel definition in my biceps! I have been doing elevated planks and push ups, as well as moving my arms and shoulders around willy nilly with dumbbells every other day or so. Nothing structured, as to me...that's not fun. And if it isn't fun, I ain't doing it! I do have Yoga Burn dvd's that I've yet to look at. I bought them at the beginning of the year. I have mats, blocks, bands, roller thingy and balls. I've got almost everything I need to do yoga, except the desire! Hoping I will get there sometime this month.
Well, time to start my day! Have a great Saturday y'all!
This is the key for all of us with exercise, find something you enjoy! If you don’t enjoy it then you will always end up finding an excuse not to do it or get bored with it and just stop.
Do try new things because you never know, you might be surprised to find you like something you weren’t sure about. Find things you love (for me it’s fitness dvds and my exercise bike as I love the fixed routine!). That way you will find yourself eager to do it and will get the most out of it.1 -
Goal is to do five days exercise a week, one outdoors.
Yesterday did a 30 minute exercise routine. Today was a half hour walk. So that’s a good start to the month.
Hurt my back moving a couple of pieces of furniture yesterday so will take it easy tomorrow and maybe just do a ride on my exercise bike.2 -
Well scale still went up .2 this morning. I have been good with carbs all week, and activity has been good, so tomorrow if I don't see a change for the good I need to re-evaluate what I am doing. I really think stress and sleep is the issue here and I need to learn to relax.3
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Today's a new day. My mantra until I start really taking it to heart. Some setbacks, but nothing that a little time and self-love can't fix. Have a great Monday all!2
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4/3/22
15+ minutes of activity 5 days a week
1 of 5 days should be strength training
1 of 5 days should be core/flexibility.=
No activity.
Add veggies and some fruits to my day.=
Green beans with dinner.
Keep under 100 carbs= Yes. 29.
Be more active at home by doing one bigger cleaning or organizing project a week.=
No activity.
Scale is still not cooperating.4 -
4/3
Water retention for me with all my yard work over the last couple of days. Some could also be relaxing a bit on logging while I took the week off from work. I did measurements this morning and have seen small losses in the waist and hips and an increase in biceps and thigh. I think this is muscle gain since the scale has been fairly steady. Boy I have maintenance down cold so now to actively trim calories so I can see more definition in those muscles I’m building.4 -
Down a 1 lb today! Yay!! Did have a large bowl of popcorn. That is one thing I have every Sunday. Carbs were 103 for me and that is really good for the weekend. I normally eat around 150 to 200 carbs on the weekend. Went for a 2 mile walk in the afternoon. Off to a good start for the week!3
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Did a half hour session on the exercise bike today. So that’s 3 days this week already. Just need another two over the next few days to meet my goal.4
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Forgot to weight this morning from being in bed too late cuz I slept awful.
Dragging the kids to a park today so I can walk somewhere different and they can get sun and off the screens.
Otherwise I'm doing the keto thing.
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4/3 I was hit with a migraine didn't do much but lay around .. food and carbs were on point
4/4 we walked 98 minutes and 4.23 miles ..burned 525 calories..food and carbs are on point ... we are to my Dr's appointment soon to get my lab results ...I am looking forward to see what it will be in 3 months since I am back on IF and doing keto 5
