Hi again everyone! So....Sunday,March 29th., officially kicks off our April Challenge! This challenge runs from March 29th to April 25th. So the 1st weigh ins will be those people that chose Sunday as their weigh day. Sorry for the confusion, it keeps things equal.
We are also going to be running (Optional) Mini-challenges again this month: Question of the Week and Daily Posts

First and foremost is that participation in these challenges is optional. It's up to you as to whether you want to try this. If you don't want to participate in these challenges, you don't have to, the choice is yours, but I would like to encourage you to participate as it seems to help keep us on track and thinking about our goals on a daily basis and it's encouraging to see other's successes and struggles so that we realize that we are not alone!!

The Daily Posts Challenge is based on another challenge on MFP called UAC (Ultimate Accountability Challenge). The way UAC works is that the aim is to follow 5 basic rules.

#1. Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
#2. Stay inside your allocated daily budget.
#3. Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.. As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
#4. 1 pass day permitted per week (went over calories, could not track, not enough exercise, intentional pass)
#5. Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).

****End of the week. those who have managed to keep to plan for 6 out of 7 days are recognized in the thread as being part of the weekly "Winners Circle".

A side note as there has been a bit of confusion for new members in the past, this is not the same as the official results, which are weight based, this is just another tool to help you reach your weight loss goals.

**REMEMBER**
You set your own daily budget.
You choose you own exercise and intensity (no step limit, no exercises you cannot or should not do, 20 mins of gardening counts as much as a 10 mile run, activity is activity, anything that gets you up and moving!).
Is not weight based (as weight fluctuates day by day).
Can continue beyond weight loss.

Daily check in keeps you in touch with those doing similar. Longer term weight management is hard to do on your own.

It also has frequent resets (as in a circle each week).

It works on an honor system. Being honest with yourself and others is a key to making things work. Remember, this is a judgement free zone, everyone has good days and bad days, but the way to get to the finish line is by being honest and when we have a bad day, picking ourselves up and carrying on the next day!

Consistency and new habits have been shown the only long term successful way to change weight. We all want the progress made here to last a lifetime.

Your posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday/Date)

Track: Yes/no
Calories: Yes/no (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/no (what type and how long)
Goals/Day/Comments: (Tell us a brief description about your how your day went or your goals for the day)

The Question of the Week Challenge is a fun participation booster and we will be using it sometimes just as fun and sometimes it can help to foster new ideas for others as we all are different and have different experiences so sharing ideas can help someone else with motivation of freshening up their routine even!! Keep on the lookout for these questions.[/color]

Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!!

Your posts should look like this:
Username:
Week: November Week 1
PW =(previous weight)
CW=(current weight)
Just type PW & CW if you'd like (or if it's easier, you could keep a note on your PC desktop to make it easier to copy and paste from week to week.)

Please, please setup your posts in that format as it really makes it much easier for me to track your progress for the challenges and the weight loss!!

I'd like to help us be as successful as possible and if I can help in any way, please let me know. Also, if you have any suggestions for the team or fun ideas to spice things up a bit, please feel free to share them, I look for new ways to help engagement and keep people motivated!!

I am committed to this group and to help where I can, and please let me know if I can help in any way!!

Your team Captain,
Melinda @mram3582

WA_Teacher
April WK # 1
Sunday
Previous Weight: 226.6
Current Weight: 225.2

Hey, I'm Kasi! I live in Salem, Oregon. I have been stuck at home for 2 weeks now due to this darn virus closing down all our bars and restaurants. I've been doing my best to stay active and thought it be a good idea to join a MFP challenge/group to stay motivated. I'm glad to be a part of this group and cand wait to get started!

Track: Yes
Calories: No (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/ Walked 30 minute
Goals/Day/Comments: Pretty quiet day but made sure to get out and move for a little bit.

Week 1

PW 193.7
CW 193.3

Bummer. I'm always lower on Saturdays, I should probably switch my weight days.

Also getting my period, so cravings are out of this world.

dheliason
April week 1
Monday
PW: 151.0
CW: 153.3

No words!

Lorianncorrea
April week 1
PW - 280.6
CW - 278.6

Anyone wanna play Bingo?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-OEHNSswaG1y_KxRh4meEPfIa6pfDxCp-JJKMykH6rE/edit?usp=drivesdk

Just claim a card, fill in the squares with goals you'd like to accomplish over the course of this challenge, and start playing! It's a really fun way to stay motivated and keep moving forward!

3/30
Track Yes
Calories Under
Exercise 40 minute walk, 12k steps today

Worried I'm getting a cold. So overworked with all this covid stuff. Hopefully my sleep can kick whatever I'm feeling.

goodreadsgal
April. Week 1
PW. 248.8
CW. 248.2

Did not do so well, cooped up inside!!
Will do better next week

Tue, March 31st

Track: Yes
Calories: No (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/ 20 minute abs, 30 minute walk
Goals/Day/Comments: Spent most of the day watching Fuller House. The rain made it hard to get motivated but I did get outside in between showers.

Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes/ 40 minute cardio dance, 10 minute walk
Goals/Day/Comments: Felt really good about my workout! Played with my grandson most of the afternoon which kept me moving as well. I just love that little guy!!!

Daily Post (Thursday/April 2)

Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes

Kitchen Closed: Yes

Mini Goals:
My mini daily goal is not to exceed my sugar and carbohydrate micros
And also stay out of the kitchen

With the COVID-19 news around make sure to see the JOY in the daily Journey of life

jdthedj10
Week 1
Pw 219
Cw 215.8

Starshine15
Weigh in - Week 1 Friday
PW: 183.2
CW: 184

Does anyone else find themselves standing in the kitchen wondering "What can I eat next?"