Active April 2025 Challenge
Since Bacon Slave has not posted, I am going to go out on a limb, and post this, as even though I didn't participate in the last month, I think these challenges are a good way to keep this group active. This is a cut and paste of 2024.
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:
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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Thanks for posting! I need to get back on track this month.
My weight bounced back up 3-4 lbs and I'm trying to see if I can reverse that. :/
Am on track with exercise.
Logged food today.Hydration and electrolytes on point.
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Yes, thanks!
I ended last month a pound higher. I have to be way more active and cut out my dark chocolate for the month. Food and exercise have both been better this week. Water is great during the week but I slack on weekends. Will put some reminders in my phone.
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I have been doing well weight wise last month, although we had a nasty virus go through our house which basically knocked me off my exercise schedule for a week and a half or so. My goal is to get back to my regular workout schedule, and to add 20 minute walks every morning for at least 5 days each week.
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