Spring into Fitness - April Accountability thread

Friends, spring is here! I saw plenty of us had awesome progress in March so let's keep it going!

48yrs 5'3"
GW eventually - a strong fast 125lbs

April 1 - 128lbs

I commit to choosing heavier weights, keep up with bootcamp (HIIT) and soccer, walk the dog every day and....I started a 30 Day pushup challenge today! (April has 30 days BTW). Someone here did it last year and I need to do it again. Anyone with me? Let's have buff arms for May!

Here's what I'm doing:
Start on Day 1 with 5 push-ups. Each day, you'll add about 2 reps to the previous day's total, and every seventh day, you'll rest. On the very last day of the challenge (Day 30), you'll finish with 60 push-ups.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012951-30day-pushup-challenge/

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SparkSpringtime69

Early 60s, 5'-8" (ish)

GW - 125lbs

April 1 - Didn't weigh today, but last weigh-in on Monday was 152.5.
April GW - 146.5

I'm committed to getting exercise back into my daily routine. Since I moved in October I haven't been getting any planned cardio or strength workouts. Been getting plenty of exercise around the new house with the repair work, painting, heavy yard cleanup, etc., but that's winding down now so back to walking and ST.

Here's what I'm doing:
ST challenges: Pull-up challenge in this group and Livestrong challenges for squats, push-ups and planks. I also want to work on sit-ups - anyone know of a good sit-up challenge?
Thanks and have a healthy and happy April!!

svabney7623

I'm 59 and started this health journey on Noom in Sept. 2021 after a critical lipid profile. My starting weight was 175 lbs. and am now at 144. My first goal here is 140 lbs. and I have an ultimate goal of 130lbs. However, I started working out after years of nothing and enjoy it so much that my main focus is building a strong, lean, healthy body. So I'm tailoring my macros to reflect increased muscle. I switched to this app in order to log my macros accurately.

April will be about progressing in my body building by increasing the amount of weight I lift, training for a pull up following up a LPT's training schedule and losing 2-5 pounds. The weight loss is secondary to the exercise/weight lifting regimen.

I am also going to learn more about macro tracking and budgeting so I can fall within my grams of each while maintaining a calorie deficit by the end of April.

JBanx256

svabney7623 wrote: »

I started working out after years of nothing and enjoy it so much that my main focus is building a strong, lean, healthy body. So I'm tailoring my macros to reflect increased muscle. I switched to this app in order to log my macros accurately.

April will be about progressing in my body building by increasing the amount of weight I lift, training for a pull up following up a LPT's training schedule and losing 2-5 pounds. The weight loss is secondary to the exercise/weight lifting regimen.

AWESOME, congrats on falling in love with the iron!

stacyrey12

Starting weight 153
Goal weight 146
Ultimate goal 140-145, depending on muscle.

Might do the push up challenge. Will decide tomorrow.

wunderkindking

44
5'5"
CW: 122
GW: My pants continuing to fit.

I'm in maintenance and have been for a while now. I hover around 123, plus or minus a couple of pounds most of the time - with some fairly wide water weight swings around sporting events. This is just my 'home' and accountability group.

No major goals right now. Just continue to do what I do (resistance/weights, running, hiking) and enjoying it until it's warm enough to loop some water sports back into the mix. Probably get horseback riding back in there after I survive April.

Happy spring, y'all!

k8richly

48yrs 5'3"
GW eventually - a strong fast 125lbs

April 1 - 128lbs
April 5 - 127.8lbs

The Pushup Challenge really isn't much of a challenge yet as I'm only on Day 5 (13 pushups) so I'm doing a few more than 'permitted' each day. And when i drop to do the pushups, i am then motivated to add other shoulder & back moves, as it's all about body/muscle balance and then suddenly, without meaning to, I've done a quick strength workout.💪 So it isn't a challenge but it's All Good.

@stacyrey12 you said you aren't supposed to pick up more than 10 lbs post-op so what is this nonsense about doing pushups already!? Be Careful!! Maybe a plank challenge before pushups? I will do it with you!
@svabney7623 welcome and congrats on your weight loss and great journey! You are in the right place - we ❤️ strength here.
@SparkSpringtime69 love your plan! I'd think your core is already getting a workout between the planks and pullups, but adding situps won't hurt! I'd join you but I hurt my tailbone in the fall and still can't sit back on that sweet spot (really must see a doctor about it...)

stacyrey12

@k8richer I can do modified push ups (on an angle, knees, etc.) Body weight exercises are okay, according to my physical therapist.

Also, I was able to do 3 sets of 12 push ups pre-surgery. I think I'll be okay!

stacyrey12

@wunderkindking I love the pants fitting goal. It's one of the reasons I have my goal where I do. I just refuse to buy larger clothes, and don't mind if things get a little baggy!

Iitstuesday

5’8 51 y/o
SW 3/1/22 139.8
GW 134

CW 136.6

Have finally broken through BUT it’s because I am sick (flu I think) and have not been eating much. Was stuck at 139.8 for the entire month of March.

Let’s see what happens when I start eating and moving again!

April goal: keep tracking consistently. Move more during the day. Work on sleep - sticking to a bed time and getting more sleep! So hard to do….

HoneyBadger302

5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/30/22: 147
I started the new job this week after a weekend at the track, so my weight has been all over, even spiked one day, then today was down over 2 pounds from that - so there's going to be some adaption here. New job is a lot more active and I don't have a step tracker at this point, so definitely going to be some adjustments - step tracker may be a good place to start though, doesn't cover everything but helps give an idea.

April goals: adjust my schedule and workouts to the new job, get my "routine/schedule" down, and focus on learning the new job...keep up with my "Win the Day" critical task lists.

4/6/22: 149.4

JBanx256

HoneyBadger302 wrote: »

I started the new job this week

I know it's still really early, but how are you liking the new job so far? Seem like a good fit?

k8richly

48yrs 5'3"
GW eventually - a strong fast 125lbs

April 1 - 128lbs
April 5 - 127.8lbs
April 9 - 127.7lbs

Trucking along here. Staying busy and trying to eat right. Chocolate was tempting this week but was active with two soccer games, two HIIT bootcamps and powerwalks with a friend. Strength and stretch too. Pushup Challenge Day 9 is 19 pushups so still not too tough. Glad to have @stacyrey12 doing it with me 😀. Happy weekend all.

Lynnhoussen

I am 52
March 19: SW 152.5
April 9: CW 143.5 oh the flu helped me lose 9lbs in 3 weeks
GW 128
Once GW is achieved, toning and the hardest for me is maintaining

wunderkindking

44
5'5"
CW: 122
GW: My pants continuing to fit.

4-4: 122
4-11: 122

I think that's the first week ever I haven't seen some kind of flux between weigh ins. Weird.

HoneyBadger302

JBanx256 wrote: »

HoneyBadger302 wrote: »

I started the new job this week

I know it's still really early, but how are you liking the new job so far? Seem like a good fit?

Yes! Seems good so far - will be a LOT more active than my last job, so double bonus there. I've got a lot to learn, but none of it is going "over my head" so I'm not too worried about gaining a grasp on things - it's all new, but I feel like I'm understanding it well as it comes in.

Felt like I needed to invest in a step tracker though - phone just doesn't cut it, and I don't want to spend weeks to months figuring out my needs through trial and error, so even though I really shouldn't have spent the money got a FitBit Inspire - I don't need fancy, just a good steps tracker, as there is just a lot more walking with this job even on "office" days, and on site days (probably 50-70% of the time) can be a LOT of walking and movement, lifting, carrying, climbing, etc.

JaneBarnes1920

45y, 6’0”
CW 142
BMI 19.3

HoneyBadger302

5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/30/22: 147

April goals: adjust my schedule and workouts to the new job, get my "routine/schedule" down, and focus on learning the new job...keep up with my "Win the Day" critical task lists.
~~~~~
4/6/22: 149.4
4/13/22: 148.4

Got my FitBit earlier this week, so have a couple days of data so far, and glad I got it! Haven't even had it on an on-site day yet, but overall I'm getting a lot more steps in than I estimated - or even on "low" days, a short dog walk puts me well over 10K for the day. Granted, this is a lot more movement than my previous job in general, but interested to see what some of our site visits end up looking like!

Struggling to fit my workouts (lifting in particular) in though - so I think I'm just going to have to prioritize getting some time in here at work (they have a rather robust weights area, so the excuses are pretty small especially since at this point my workload is fairly light).

k8richly

Honey Badger that job sounds like a workout dream - steps all day, plus a great weight room! I love my Garmin for counting steps. I don't use all the bells and whistles but it is eye opening to see how active or inactive I've been in a day! Very motivational. Keep it up and let us know if it's inspiring to move more!

k8richly

48yrs 5'3"
GW eventually - a strong fast 125lbs

April 1 - 128lbs
April 5 - 127.8lbs
April 9 - 127.7lbs
April 16 - 127.6lbs

Baby steps on the weight feels right. Increasing strength training so felt strong but light on my feet this week, yay! Need to get myself some new soccer cleats though, as my feet/ankles/achilles are super sore after games. Hopefully it is an equipment issue and not just old age LOL.

Pushup Challenge Day 16 - doing 31 pushups today, right @stacyrey12 ?? 😀

wunderkindking

44
5'5"
CW: 122
GW: My pants continuing to fit.

4-4: 122
4-11: 122
4-17: 123

Iitstuesday

5’8 51 y/o
SW 3/1/22 139.8
GW 134

CW 138.4

As expected gained back some of the weight after being sick but really been fluctuating in the 137’s which I’ll take!! Have been consistently tracking and def a lot of wins. Been traveling a lot and better managing food on the road. Slowly…will keep at it.

stacyrey12

@k8richer -37 today. Feelin' it.

My weight is not doing what I want, but I pretty much have to do what only I can right now (perimenopause and surgery recovery) to maintain and keep muscle. I just really like pizza.

k8richly

@stacyrey12 I hear you on the pizza, perimenopause and pushups (didja catch the amazing alliteration there!?).

This is the point in the Pushup Challenge where I start losing interest, not because i cant do it physically but bc its too much work to count and remember how many pushups I've done over the day. I did anywhere between 30 and 40 yesterday. Any tips!? 😀

k8richly

48yr 5'3"

April 1 - 128lbs
April 5 - 127.8lbs
April 9 - 127.7lbs
April 16 - 127.6lbs
April 24 - 128.5lbs?

Cardio and strength training continue apace, I've just enjoyed some healthy but big meals lately. I need to ignore the number on the scale and enjoy the fitness and strength gains.

It is Day 24 of Pushup Challenge and will do 45 pushups over the day. Broken into 3 spread out sessions, it is still doable. Although my biceps are wondering what the heck is going on and feeling a bit sore. It is the last week and no rest days between now and the end. By Saturday April 30 the challenge finishes with 60 pushups in one day!

Wishing you all great weeks!

wunderkindking

44
5'5"
CW: 122
GW: My pants continuing to fit.

4-4: 122
4-11: 122
4-17: 123
4-26: 124

This is going to go up again at least once more - we've had two three day trial weekends and my sodium intake/hydration levels are insane. It should come down after that but I won't be surprised if my May weigh in looks something like 127-128 or so.

Samsmith270

k8richer wrote: »

Friends, spring is here! I saw plenty of us had awesome progress in March so let's keep it going!

48yrs 5'3"
GW eventually - a strong fast 125lbs

April 1 - 128lbs

I commit to choosing heavier weights, keep up with bootcamp (HIIT) and soccer, walk the dog every day and....I started a 30 Day pushup challenge today! (April has 30 days BTW). Someone here did it last year and I need to do it again. Anyone with me? Let's have buff arms for May!

Here's what I'm doing:
Start on Day 1 with 5 push-ups. Each day, you'll add about 2 reps to the previous day's total, and every seventh day, you'll rest. On the very last day of the challenge (Day 30), you'll finish with 60 push-ups.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012951-30day-pushup-challenge/

Samsmith270

Can I join you ladies I’ve just started walking and working out Avon could do with some motivation and a kick up the bum 🙏🏻

shazmorgan

Hi, I'm super keen to join in on these monthly challenges. Are they every month? Is it the same challenge each month as above? Or do they change?
I'll keep my eyes peeled for the May Challenge.