What is your plan for April?

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  • MarineCodie
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    More running in preparation for the Nike half marathon in DC :)
  • BuffyEat2Live
    BuffyEat2Live Posts: 327 Member
    Planning to get caught up on my running plan! I had a big plan to get me ready for a half marathon in October this year, and had to take a couple of weeks off to deal with a head cold. Now I'm behind.

    My original plan had me running 4.25 miles (no walking breaks) by the end of April, so that is my goal.
  • WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr
    WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr Posts: 2,150 Member
    Talked to a Registered Dietician yesterday about my concerns since have been gaining for the past year instead of losing in spite of all the work I've been doing to lose. She said one of two things could be going on 1) that all of the "diets" I've done may have confused my metabolism (meaning, while I still have a high metabolism, it is so used to hoarding because of all the yo-yo ing I was doing that it could take 6 months or more for it to straighten out) or 2) there is a possibility that I could have subclinical hypothyroidism (haven't been able to do much research on this yet, but in this scenario, you have normal thyroid levels with something subclinical going on, planning on looking more into this when I can), but the only way to find out is for my primary to order the test.
    So, in the mean time, she gave me a 1700cal meal plan and said to start eating for nutrition rather than weight loss. Exercise wise, I am still doing the Les Mills Combat twice a week, dance class rehearsals once a week (with some extra rehearsal times come in to play since we have a performance in June and will be learning a new group routine and I have a new solo to choreograph) and hopefully my ankle will start getting back to form so I can start my walking/jogging since I have the Color Me Rad 5K at the end of May and I want to be able to run at least part of it.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Deloading this week then back to my Upper/Lower lifting routine. I modified my program and added some new lifts so I'm excited to get started this Sunday. Also, haven't had the bike out yet so with the warm spring temperatures I'm looking forward to getting out there and riding.
  • bermudamel
    bermudamel Posts: 212
    I will be spending just about the entire month of April on the road! I'm going on vacation in Mexico, then business trips in California and Montreal (I'm from Boston). When I'm on business I like to find new bodyweight and resistance band workouts I can do in my room, and then hit the hotel "gym" for some cardio. In Mexico, I'm REALLY looking forward to morning runs on the beach!

    I would be looking forward to running on the beach in Mexico too! Its been far too cold up here in New England!
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    I'm changing mine to incluse a lot more stretching and cardio. I am a bike rider and have been sidelined by this never ending mid-west winter. Now that the snow is melting I'm ready to get back out on the bike!!
  • bermudamel
    bermudamel Posts: 212
    finishing my c25k program and running my first 5k on April 27th! After that I wait for May (if I can be that patient) for my trip to FL to see my cousin graduate high school/community college :-)
  • leahartmann
    leahartmann Posts: 415
    I plan on getting a gym membership (that I hardly can afford, but I WANT to...) and for the first time in my life start lifting. I´m so exited about it (!) and afraid that I would look completely foolish. I´ll start with the empty bar. :tongue:

    Is there a Planet Fitness or YouFit near you? Both are fine gyms and are $10/month
    Nope, but thank you for the suggestion. :smile:
  • jbutterflye
    jbutterflye Posts: 1,914 Member
    April is going to be Sugar Free. No sugar, molasses, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose or fructose. I will still eat fruit, but in moderation. Just nothing with ADDED sugar.

    Anyone joining me?

    While your at it, cut down the carbs and I ASSURE you will see results. Good luck

    I'm thinking of going lower on my carbs also. I've mostly eliminated added sugar from my diet, but could always use a bit more tweaking there.
  • jbutterflye
    jbutterflye Posts: 1,914 Member
    Finishing up my 30 Day Shred, starting Ripped in 30 and the 30 Day Squat Challenge :drinker:

    Hey, that's great! How did the 30 day shred go for you?
  • jbutterflye
    jbutterflye Posts: 1,914 Member
    Talked to a Registered Dietician yesterday about my concerns since have been gaining for the past year instead of losing in spite of all the work I've been doing to lose. She said one of two things could be going on 1) that all of the "diets" I've done may have confused my metabolism (meaning, while I still have a high metabolism, it is so used to hoarding because of all the yo-yo ing I was doing that it could take 6 months or more for it to straighten out) or 2) there is a possibility that I could have subclinical hypothyroidism (haven't been able to do much research on this yet, but in this scenario, you have normal thyroid levels with something subclinical going on, planning on looking more into this when I can), but the only way to find out is for my primary to order the test.
    So, in the mean time, she gave me a 1700cal meal plan and said to start eating for nutrition rather than weight loss. Exercise wise, I am still doing the Les Mills Combat twice a week, dance class rehearsals once a week (with some extra rehearsal times come in to play since we have a performance in June and will be learning a new group routine and I have a new solo to choreograph) and hopefully my ankle will start getting back to form so I can start my walking/jogging since I have the Color Me Rad 5K at the end of May and I want to be able to run at least part of it.

    That sounds like a sensible plan. I can understand how difficult it can be to have that long-term approach and give the body time to relax and straighten out before focusing on weight loss again. Easier said than done.
  • SniffyDoodle
    SniffyDoodle Posts: 129
    I am returning to MFP. I was doing really well using this site, but then I changed jobs and got thrown completely off track. :(

    I am going to start C25K again in April. I had completed the program, completed three 5K's, and was running 3-4 miles 4-5 days a week... now I'm starting over.

    I am also going to try the squat challenge.

    My main goal is to just get back to tracking and learn not to be so hard on myself.

    I have gained so much weight back. From size 8-10 to a size 16. I have almost 75 lbs to lose to get to my ultimate goal. I'm ready to get started!

    Could use friends for encouragement!!! Anyone? Anyone??? :D
  • jacque1129
    jacque1129 Posts: 113 Member
    I'm going to be starting Insanity on the 1st and still occasionally hopping on my stationary bike. Not changing much of my eating but I might be moving out and starting a new job where I'll be walking 8+ miles a day so hopefully that's a big push for my weight loss (:
  • jbutterflye
    jbutterflye Posts: 1,914 Member
    Feel free to add me for support, Sarah! :)
  • wiseeliz
    wiseeliz Posts: 50 Member
    Finishing C25K! I started it back in February and got sidetracked by illness and vacation, but I got back to it and am gearing up for W5D3 (the 20-minute run). Eek. I'm actually going to be away from home for the first two weeks of April, but luckily I will have access to workout-friendly environments in all of my destinations.

    I also want to be more diligent about doing strength training in April. I use the seated weight machines at my gym fairly often, but not as regularly as I ought to to see results. (At least, that's what I assume. My arms and legs look better than they did before I got back into a regular exercise routine, but still not great.) I'm aiming to do some strength training 3x per week. I'd like to venture into using free weights but I'm kind of intimidated by the superhumans who dominate that section of the gym.

    Overall I feel pretty optimistic about April. My short-term goal was to lose 10 lbs/slim down generally in time for my friends' wedding in early May and I should be able to meet that if not exceed it.
  • MaddieCakes06
    MaddieCakes06 Posts: 53 Member
    My plan is to complete 30DS and then I will either start C25K or RI30 or both. My biggest plan though is to keep on keeping on.

    This is my exact plan but I started a few days ago! Loving Ripped In 30 so far, I like the 30 second strength intervals instead of the 45 second intervals from 30 Day Shred It and there's a greater variety of exercises! And I'm running in a 5K at the end of April so C25K is essential!

    Good luck to you!

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