April accountability month for challenge & support
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Good morning everyone! Questions:
Do you eat your exercise calories?
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@MsMcClane
Yes I eat my exercise calories back. Most days I exercise quite heavily and I wouldn't have the energy to sustain those sessions if I didn't.
Lol re: the scale
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My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
Starting Weight (from March 31, 2022): 199.6
Goal: 194.6 (Five lb Loss)
**************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************
04/01…...199.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)….. Not such a great way to start.
04/02.…..198.6…..(Trend Weight 199.6)….. A very small dinner, no snacks. Very tired last night. Got in more sleep than usual. A good TMI this morning. A lot of good contributing factors to a loss on the scale.
04/03.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 199.6}….. Lunch out with a friend yesterday. ½ for lunch and ½ for dinner. Bouncy-bounce.
04/04.…..198.2…..(Trend Weight 199.5)….. Really no change in behaviors here (though there should be more!) I’m not sure why I go up and down but here it is today. Lowest weight since Mar 14. I’ll take it, shake it and see what I can do with it.
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Thanks @nikkit321
I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
I joined MFP October 28.18 at 191
I averaged a 1 pound loss per month, so very slow.
My ideal healthy weight by plugging in my numbers (height, age, measurements etc.) is 110-118
I was close to the 120s in February of 2021 at 130.6.
I was 131.1 in September of 2021. I somehow gained quite a bit since then, but in March of 2022 I did a cleanse to reset my body and eating habits and ended up with a small loss at the end of the month, the first loss in a long time.
3/31 - 135.2
4/01 - 137.4 - 2.2 pounds overnight?? I had a healthy and active day yesterday, so hoping that it is just a weird fluctuation. I am still going to use my EW from March as my start weight for this month though. No point (in my mind) of counting a loss if it is not cumulative.
4/02 - 136.2 - Terrible day eating wise, I was so busy, then stressed, so basically didn't eat all day and then ate a bit but nothing nutritious. I will try to do better today.
4/03 - 137.0 - Very early weigh in, I feel leaner than that. Up and down is normal for me though. I will get lots of activity in today, my day off, and will have time for healthy food prep.
4/04 - 136.4 - Not a very good day for nutrition. Calories and activity were good.
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Height 5'4" Age:52
Ultimate Goal Weight 127-134 lbs.
April Start Weight: 189.4 lbs.
April Goal Weight: 182.4 lbs.
April Goals: Running 3 x per week, Work on core/hip strength, Mindful Way of Eating, Daily Accountability
4/01- 189.4 lbs. Rest Day...not great with calories today
4/02- 189.2 lbs. Nice Running Day + 30 minutes of core/hip strength training
4/03- 189.2 lbs. Active Recovery Day planned + doing some household organizing & menu planning for the week ahead.
4/04 -188.9 lbs. Easy day yesterday, good food choices & into bed early (early for me at least). Good way to start this new week! Lots of rain expected this week (after today) which will cause some shuffling to my running plans but hoping for the best!
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Good morning everyone! Questions:
Do you eat your exercise calories?
Does the phrase "Light as a feather, stiff as board" go through your head when you step on the scale?
No - I'm always afraid that the exercise burn is over-reported and I messed up on my food entries and have under-reported.
Yes - I also feel like a dog (or two) has a paw on the scale.5 -
Nikki
Height: 5'6" Age: 52
April goal: 195
UGW: 145
3/31 - 198.4 planning a treadmill walk and logging food choices
4/1 - 198.0 rest day, dinner out with my husband and not sure where we're going yet but plan is a hunk o'meat + veg.
4/2 - 197.8 no exercise
4/3 - 197.4 3.5 mile run/walk with my son, we managed to beat the rain. Lunch out (salmon, broccoli, salad); dinner was a big mac salad (lettuce, spinach, ketchup, mustard, ranch, hamburger patty & swiss)
4/4 - 199.9 ??????????? chili soup for dinner (hamburger, 3 rinsed cans of different beans, vegetable juice, 2 can of tomatoes+chiles, cauliflower rice, and add avocado when serving). It's raining and 45 today, so I'll be putting a few miles on the treadmill instead of outside.
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Good morning everyone! Questions:
Do you eat your exercise calories?
Does the phrase "Light as a feather, stiff as board" go through your head when you step on the scale?
My daily calorie goal is 1200. If I go over, I gain. So no, I don't and can't eat my exercise calories.
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April Starting Weight: 131.2
April Goal Weight: 125
4/1: 131.2
4/2: 134.8
4/3: 132.6
4/4: 131.6
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Hi, hope we all have a great month! My name is Beth, Height: 5'3" Age: 60
April GW = 167
31/03 - 170.5 (rolling avg = 169.7)
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5 (hoping this is the peak from last week's train wreck; walked 60 min today but also went out for supper with friends)
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
Goals - track food daily, 30 minutes outdoor physical activity daily (or total weekly equivalent)8 -
My name is Greg, Height: 6'5" Age: 51.
MFP starting weight: 266 (Feb. 6, 2022)
April 3rd current weight: 245.2
End of the month goal weight: 240
Goal weight: 200
Daily calorie goal: 2105
My goal for the month is to follow my workout plan and not go over my daily calorie goal.
I'm going to post daily logs of my workouts / calories eaten and my weekly weigh-ins.
1st: Completed Hasfit 25 Minute Standing Low Impact Cardio Workout. Calories eaten:1868.
2nd: Workout rest day. Calories eaten: ?. Up until dinner I had followed my calorie plan and had 1239 calories left for dinner. My wife and I went out to eat, so I chose to stop counting at that point.
3rd: First weigh-in for the month: 245.2. Completed Hasfit 40 Minute Low Impact Cardio and Abs. Calories eaten: 1991.
4th: Completed Hasfit 25 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. Calories eaten 1685.
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Stacey, Height: 5'2" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 182 (2016)
UGW: 130
April Starting weight: 147.2
April goal. 143
4/01 -147.2
4/02 -146.6 Stayed within calories.
4/03 -146.0
4/04 -145.8
4/05 -145.4 Stayed within calories, but definitely didn't get enough water yesterday. I don't generally eat my exercise calories back, my weight loss will basically stop if I do.
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@MsMcClane - Back when I was power walking, I had started eating back my exercise calories, but it seemed to be preventing weight loss. I figured that my metabolism was not being calculated right for my body and decided to enter one-third of my exercise time so I could allow myself a small snack within my calorie limit. Right now, I am not working up a sweat much these days, so I currently do not have to worry about this. Lol!
@nikkit321 - I bet ya that weight gain is from sodium. Hoping it dissolves away soon for you!4 -
January Starting Weight: 194.7
February Starting Weight: 196.1
March Starting Weight: 189.8
April Starting Weight: 187.0
April Goal Weight: 183.0
Stats: 44 y/o female, 2x cancer survivor with Hypothyroidism dealing with menopause, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and rosacea - not to be used as excuses, but to be reminders of being kind to my body and accepting of its journey.
Goals: Drink 96 oz. of water, daily stretching and PT exercise, start weight lifting, increase walking.
4/01: 187.0
4/02: 186.7 - Woo-Hoo! I nailed my calories yesterday. Off to a good start!
4/03: 185.0 - A long day at work with no time to drink any water.
4/04: 186.1 - Evening back out with increased fluids.
4/05: 184.7 - Surprised by this number. Thinking I am still dehydrated.7 -
Hello!
Here's my stats:
Height: 5'6"
Age: 30
April starting weight: 186.2 lbs.
April goal weight: 184 lbs.
Ulitimate Goal Weight: 154 lbs.
This month, I plan to eat more at home and within my calorie goal, walk at least 1x week, and drink more water daily.
4/1/22: 186.2 lbs
4/2/22: 186.8 lbs / Yesterday, I went over my calorie goal, drank lots of water, and exercised focused on legs.
4/3/22: 186.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and exercised focused on arms. Very bloated due to my monthly visitor.
4/4/22: 186.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank lots of water. Rest day with no exercise.
4/5/22: 186.0 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I felt unusually low energy and skipped my walk.7 -
My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 54
MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
March results: -2.8 pounds
March end weight: 135.4
UGW: 130
4/01 - 136.6 ( 137.2 trend) had a little binge last night so starting the month up 1.2 pounds from yesterday. Way too much sodium. Hoping to flush it out today. Not pleased with myself
4/02 - DNW
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4/04 - DNW - Completely spaced this morning. Probably best anyway. The weekend was full of foods I don't normally eat. Dog gone Peeps and Starburst jellybeans are on the shelves and I let my son talk me into getting some. Hopefully the scales aren't too bad tomorrow morning
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April Goal Weight - 133.0
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Height 5'4" Age:52
Ultimate Goal Weight 127-134 lbs.
April Start Weight: 189.4 lbs.
April Goal Weight: 182.4 lbs.
April Goals: Running 3 x per week, Work on core/hip strength, Mindful Way of Eating, Daily Accountability
4/01- 189.4 lbs. Rest Day...not great with calories today
4/02- 189.2 lbs. Nice Running Day + 30 minutes of core/hip strength training
4/03- 189.2 lbs. Active Recovery Day planned + doing some household organizing & menu planning for the week ahead.
4/04 -188.9 lbs. Easy day yesterday, good food choices & into bed early (early for me at least). Good way to start this new week! Lots of rain expected this week (after today) which will cause some shuffling to my running plans but hoping for the best!
4/05 - 188.4 Good running day yesterday + 30 minutes of core/hip strength training. Very little sleep last night, due to aching joints but surprising feel okay this morning. This is the last sunny day this week before the rainy days start but this is an active recovery day for me, so won't get to enjoy the good running weather instead have a short body strength workout planned and lots of yoga stretching.
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Thanks @nikkit321
I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
I joined MFP October 28.18 at 191
I averaged a 1 pound loss per month, so very slow.
My ideal healthy weight by plugging in my numbers (height, age, measurements etc.) is 110-118
I was close to the 120s in February of 2021 at 130.6.
I was 131.1 in September of 2021. I somehow gained quite a bit since then, but in March of 2022 I did a cleanse to reset my body and eating habits and ended up with a small loss at the end of the month, the first loss in a long time.
3/31 - 135.2
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4/02 - 136.2 - Terrible day eating wise, I was so busy, then stressed, so basically didn't eat all day and then ate a bit but nothing nutritious. I will try to do better today.
4/03 - 137.0 - Very early weigh in, I feel leaner than that. Up and down is normal for me though. I will get lots of activity in today, my day off, and will have time for healthy food prep.
4/04 - 136.4 - Not a very good day for nutrition. Calories and activity were good.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
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Start weight 135.2
Goal weight 133.26 -
April Starting Weight: 131.2
April Goal Weight: 125
4/1: 131.2
4/2: 134.8
4/3: 132.6
4/4: 131.6
4/5: 131
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Hello! Michelle from ON, Canada
Height: 5'2" Age: 54
April Starting weight: 175.0
April Goal weight: 170
UGW: 135/"normal" BMI
Goals: Daily yoga, 10,000 Steps/Daily, Water,water,water
01/04 - 175.0 Got my morning yoga in Daily step count: 2,477 Water: Started the day with a cuppa hot lemon water and have my 600ml water bottle filled and ready to consume thrice times.
02/04 - 174.0 No morning yoga today. Switched it out for a viewing of the most recent episode of Rupaul's Drag Race
We have a realtor coming over tomorrow afternoon to give the house a once over, so today and tomorrow morning will be spent cleaning, purging, organising, etc. I did get out for a morning walk to our local Shoppers. Beautiful sunny day. It felt much warmer than the 4c the weather network stated. Daily step count: 14,512
03/04 - 174.0 Daily step count: 5,144
04/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: 10,971 Got out and about for two 30 min.walks Water: Check!
05/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: TBD
Thanks to those who shared their thoughts on eating exercise calories. I look upon them as my savings account. If I am truly hungry (not bored or emotional) then I will use some of them.5
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