April Weight Loss Challenge

ForABetterMe89
ForABetterMe89 Posts: 196
in Motivation and Support
Last month I did the Lost 5 lbs in March group. I really enjoyed it and it really helped me. I haven't seen any groups started up yet for April and April 1st is Monday. So I'm going to attemp to start one. Anyone is welcome to join and you can set your own goal for April here.Just come back every week and check in and let everyone know how you're doing with your April goal.

SW:
CW:
GW for April:
UGW:

How do you plan to achieve your personal goal?

General Weigh in dates, feel free to change to whatever days work best for you-
4/5:
4/12:
4/19:
4/26:
4/30:

Good luck everyone :drinker:
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  • lisamac62
    lisamac62 Posts: 305 Member
    I want to join please add me.
    I really enjoyed the March challenge too and was hoping to find an April challenge. The March one kept me on track wanted to loose 5 pounds in March and actually lost 6.75 I was so excited.
    Good luck to you and everyone that joins
    See you guys here again on Friday WOO HOO
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    Sounds great, I'm in, thanks!
  • simone2060
    simone2060 Posts: 13 Member
    SW: 234
    CW: 223
    GW for April: 218
    UGW: 130

    How do you plan to achieve your personal goal? I have been faithfully logging into MFP and working out almost every day. I'm trying to make my weight loss easy to maintain. So far, I feel as though I have lost this weight without a lot of effort. I'm enjoying the journey!
  • KatieMeagan3
    KatieMeagan3 Posts: 2
    <---Newbie
    What is sw,cw,gw, and ugw?

    And I want to join sounds like fun. I will cut soda/energy drink 6 days of the week....and exercise at least 5 of the 7 :) I will also log onto mfp everyday!
  • PaliDNAnge
    PaliDNAnge Posts: 81 Member
    Katie, I'm new too, but I think
    sw = sstarting weight
    cw = current weight
    gw = goal weight (for April)
    ugw = ultimate goal weight

    Having said that, I'm up to try this group. =)

    SW = 291
    CW = 261
    GW = 251
    UGW = 150

    How to achieve goal? Do more strength training. Try new workouts (waiting for some belly dancing DVDs to come in the mail). Eat more. I've noticed the last 2-3 weeks I've been eating less than 1200 calories. Can't seem to help it with the timing of my meals, and I haven't been hungry to force myself to eat those extra 100-200 calories. As a result, I think I've hit a plateau this week. So here's hoping eating more will get me back on track! =)
  • sunbeat
    sunbeat Posts: 15 Member
    I also did enjoy the March thread, so let's go :)

    SW: 64 kg (141.1) Nov 2012
    CW: 62 kg (136.7)
    GW for April: 60 kg (132.3)
    UGW: 55 kg (121.3)

    Weigh in dates:
    4/6:
    4/13:
    4/20:
    4/27:
    4/30:
  • StephanieCo3
    StephanieCo3 Posts: 122 Member
    SW: 156
    CW: 152
    GW: 145 (for April)
    UGW: 115

    I've just started the 5:2 diet, I'm like 4 days in. I'm also hoping to find a workout routine that suits me.
  • adwhelan4
    adwhelan4 Posts: 2
    SW:183
    CW:172
    GW for April:163
    UGW: 150

    Good Luck!
  • HollyColeman91413
    HollyColeman91413 Posts: 78 Member
    i totally enjoyed the march challenge. im so up for this one!

    sw: 395
    cw:377
    gw for april: 367
    ugw: 150
  • cariad920
    cariad920 Posts: 9 Member
    Please count me in! I've wanted to join previous months but for some reason never have so here I am lol.

    sw:240
    cw: 219
    gw for April: 210
    ugw:160

    How I hope to reach my goal for April: I'll cut out diet soda for 5 days a week until I can go without completely; drink loads of water; log on mfp every day; start working with my PT
  • suki_j
    suki_j Posts: 27 Member
    SW: 150
    CW: 150
    GW for April: 142
    UGW: 130

    I joined the gym two weeks ago after I quit smoking, and I've been trying to go for at least 45 minutes 5 times a week. Hopefully that will get me to my goal weight!
  • cherub159
    cherub159 Posts: 7 Member
    Right, haven't been on MFP for a while. I need to get back into it as Winter and Uni are going to creep up on me!

    CW: 66.1 KG
    Eventual GW: 55kg
    April GW: 62.5

    How will I do this:
    1. Better portion control
    2. Stop eating when full
    3. Snack only when actually HUNGRY - then on healthy choices
    4. Avoid late night binges (mainly when we people at the hostel decide to have late night pizza, chips, chocolate which I cannot resist!

    I think I need to ask myself "Do you really need this?"

    Fingers crossed this is the motivation I need!
  • suki_j
    suki_j Posts: 27 Member
    <---Newbie
    What is sw,cw,gw, and ugw?

    And I want to join sounds like fun. I will cut soda/energy drink 6 days of the week....and exercise at least 5 of the 7 :) I will also log onto mfp everyday!

    sw = starting weight
    cw = current weight
    gw = goal weight (for april)
    ugw = ultimate goal weight
  • ellepribro
    ellepribro Posts: 226 Member
    Love this idea! By writing my goals here and checking in weekly I feel more accountable.

    SW: 193
    CW: 184.8
    GW for April: 178
    UGW: 150

    How do you plan to achieve your personal goal?
    I plan to continue doing what I'm doing - eating well and staying within my calorie goal. I also plan to take my exercise up a notch by starting the 30 Day Shred on Monday because I am out of town until then.
    Best of luck to you all in reaching your goals!
  • Lind140
    Lind140 Posts: 140 Member
    I'd love to join too, my weigh in day has been Sunday
    so I'll report in then. Looking forward to this and Good Luck
    to everyone!
    SW 189
    CW 183
    GW 178
    UGW 140
    I plan to watch the fat intake a little closer and make gym time a priority.
  • namitchell04
    namitchell04 Posts: 14
    Seems as good a time as any to join in on this :smile:
    Might be nice to have a bit more company on this weight loss adventure.

    SW- 331
    CW -301
    GW -296
    UGW- 200

    Now I just have to make a note of the weigh in dates!
  • sarahslim100
    sarahslim100 Posts: 485 Member
    Sw 70kg
    Cw 63
    Gw 61
    Ugw 59
  • Smudgemama
    Smudgemama Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in too. I need the motivation and support.

    SW 82kg
    CW 80.5kg
    GW (April) 77kg
    UGW 65kg

    I weigh in every Monday morning
  • KrissyChefBaby
    KrissyChefBaby Posts: 68 Member
    SW:248
    CW:228
    GW for April: 218
    UGW:150

    How do you plan to achieve your personal goal? Squat challenge, Couch to 5k, Eating change

    General Weigh in dates, feel free to change to whatever days work best for you-
    4/5:
    4/12:
    4/19:
    4/26:
    4/30:

    Good luck all!! :)
  • hopperem
    hopperem Posts: 228 Member
    Sw: 171
    Cw: 166
    Gw: 147

    More exercise and thought I'd try the 5:2 diet.

    Have recently lost motivation so April1st is when I get back on track.
  • Kizwhizz
    Kizwhizz Posts: 10 Member
    I'd like to join please....I joined MFP a week ago (again). It's been nearly two years since I have used MFP, as I Have had a baby inbetween who is now 15months old. Time to lose the baby weight!!

    SW: 226
    CW: 223
    GW for April: 210
    UGW: 160
  • cai1961
    cai1961 Posts: 59 Member
    I'm in...

    SW: 184
    CW: 182
    GW for April: 176
    GW: 165
    UGW:155

    I need the motivation especially with Easter this week-end, damn those Cadbury mini eggs!!!

    Good Luck everyone,
    Carol
  • VastBreak
    VastBreak Posts: 322 Member
    I'd like to join!

    SW 169
    CW 164
    GW 159

    Log Everything
    Gym 3 days a week
    Videos 2 days a week

    Good Luck to All!!
  • dezy7211
    dezy7211 Posts: 1

    2. Stop eating when full

    Make sure to eat more slowly because it takes a while for your brain to realize how full your stomach is (aprox. 20 min), and the general rule of thumb is to eat until "satisfied" not "full"
  • christine199
    christine199 Posts: 1 Member
    Sounds great, I'm in.

    SW:183
    CW:182
    GW for April: 178
    UGW:154

    Log Everything and More exercise.
  • shibuyagoth
    shibuyagoth Posts: 13 Member
    Its my first time checking out this forum, so this will help me further :)
    I lost my motivation to exercise 4 days a week so I'm going to start doing it again!

    SW: 146
    CW: 142
    GW: 135
    UGW: 130

    Good luck to everyone! :)
  • newme1968
    newme1968 Posts: 15
    I'm in. This is my first weight loss challenge and I'm looking forward to it.
    sw = 220.1
    gw = 215
    ugw = 140

    Start a new exercise program and I believe my calorie intake was too low. So increased from 1200 to 1500.
  • leannekampfe
    leannekampfe Posts: 21 Member
    I'm glad to see another weight loss challenge, and would love to join!

    SW: 169.3
    CW: 169.3
    GW for April: 162
    UGW: 150

    How do you plan to achieve your personal goal?
    Keep doing what I'm doing: exercising 4-6 times per week, following medifast 4-2-1 plan, logging everything I put in my mouth

    Weigh in dates:
    4/6:
    4/13:
    4/20:
    4/25:
    4/30:
  • ForABetterMe89
    ForABetterMe89 Posts: 196
    Great! So glad everyone wants to join. Here are my stats.

    SW 172.8
    CW 160.8
    GW for April 155, but ultimately to kick the 160's to the curb!
    UGW 140-145

    Now that warm weather is approaching I plan on jogging 3 days a week and doing Jillian Michaels 6 days a week.
    Hope everyone has success using this. The March forum helped me lose 8 lbs last month!
    Good luck everyone, to a fabulous April!!!
  • clairekraw
    clairekraw Posts: 21
    First challenge for me, but looking forward to hearing from everyone!

    SW: 166
    CW: 162.3
    GW for April 2013: 157
    UGW: 130

    I am going to finish Insanity (yay!) and then start building in more strength training. And eating all of my calories every day.

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