April accountability month for challenge & support
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I’m Melody. 57 years old. Original 8/31/21 was 306. 4/1/22 was 233.2. I’m 232.4 today I think. Getting harder to lose the weight now as I go. I usually weigh daily but just post weekly as I retain fluid and take a diuretic daily. So to “count” a loss I make sure it is sustained a few days. I’m really starting to try and figure out my macro needs and try to meet them. Happy to be part of this group!!6
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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.
5th: Completed Hasfit 14 Minute Standing Abs Workout and 30 Minute Full Body Stretch Routine. Calories eaten 2094.
6th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1872.
7th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1738.
8th: Hasfit 30 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. My wife and I went out to a local micro-brewery and with dinner, I went 27 calories over my daily goal. Calories eaten 2132.
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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.
4/06: 185.2 - Evening back out again.
4/07: 187.0 - I have no idea. Perhaps the extra carbs and sugar.
4/08: 186.1 - Evening back out again.
4/09: 187.4 - I pulled an "almost all-nighter" and ate many a carbs to stay awake.3 -
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 planned exercise.
4/6/22: 185.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank my planned quantity of water. No exercise again.
4/7/22: 185.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie and water goals. More activity but no formal exercise.
4/8/22: 185.4 lbs. / Yesterday, I went slightly over my calorie goal, exercised focused on lower body, and went on my weekly walk. Not enough water given my activity level.
4/9/22: 185.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but did not drink enough water or exercise.
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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.
4/06 -145.2 Very surprised I had a drop. Took my grandson to swim lessons and then we stopped at Wendys for lunch before heading home.
4/07 -145.2 Did not get enough sleep last night, and I've got a busy day today.
4/08 -145.0 I've been eating on the run, I need to make better food choices.
4/09 -145.0 I need to refocus. I've been busy this week, eating out, and not tracking all my food. This coming week should be better, back to a normal schedule so I should be able to make better choices.
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Hello again, everyone!!
My name is Ana. Some months after my late husband passed away in 2011 I was at my highest weight (180 lbs). Using MFP I was able to get back to a healthy weight through diet and exercise and I kept it off for years. Unfortunately, the pandemic has messed me up in varied and profound ways that led to a Dr's visit on 06.16.21 where I learned that I was back up to 156.4 lb. I am back to the MFP community to make myself accountable for my own health.
My plan for this month is: calorie deficit (zig zag) but putting nutrition first. I'll try my best to plan yummy foods and be mindful of portions when indulging. I will exercise at least 5x a week and will try my best not to snack and to walk. Good luck to me and to all of you! 💖
Highest Weight 2011: 180 Lbs
2021 Highest (June): 156.4 Lbs
April Progress: 134.4/133.6 (-0.8)
Ultimate goal: Be fit and at a healthy weight.
04/02: 134.2 (-0.2) Back to February's weight so it's like March was maintenance month. Not the change I wanted, but I also know that it takes time for last week's efforts to be reflected in loss, especially after almost a month of suboptimal circumstances. I am committed, however, to continue my journey and to own my slacking weeks as well as my big effort weeks.
I am actually happy with what I've achieved and with the way I look. Even though I'd like the bit of flabby belly to go away right now, my main goal is to get rid of internal fat for health reasons rather than esthetics.
I don't know if the reason why I'm slacking my efforts is the loss of my dad or the "I feel good with myself" situation, maybe both. But whatever the reason, I want to be healthier and I'll keep my promise to myself of working on being healthier for exactly 1 year, which is coming up in a few months. So... gotta work it!
02/09: 133.6 (-0.6) Yay me! To be honest, I was disappointed when I did the conversion to kilos but now I realize that I did well. Last week I walked more but didn't formally work out a single day. I'm still finding it difficult to get back to the groove.
I've been up for 3 hours and still haven't managed to exercise and I want to change that. I want to feel, when I achieve my goal in July, that my result is the best that I could have got. I don't want to think: "What if I had actually tried my very best?" in preparation of that foreseeable situation, I want to pick up my efforts. I have 4 months. Losing 0.5 Lb a week would take me right where I wanted when I first started, but right now it's more about doing my best than anything. Is that good or bad to be demanding of myself? I don't know. I just know that today is cheat day and I also "demand" of myself to make it a good one, lol.
Sending my best wishes to everyone!
-A
Goals for the week:
2. Put nutrition to the forefront
3. Listen to my satiety cues
4. Sleep at least 7 hrs every night
5. Morning exercise 4-5x/week
6. Try my best to walk 3-4x/week
REMINDER TO SELF:
Highest Weight, 2011: 180 Lbs (81.6 Kilos)
MFP Start: 175 Lbs (79.4 Kilos)
Current Weight: 134.2 Lbs (60.9 Kilos)
2022 LOSS: 5.2 Lbs (2.36 Kilos)
January Start/End: 139.6 / 137.6 (- 2.0)
February Start/End: 137.6 / 134.2 (-3.4)
March Start/End: 134.2 / 134.4 (+0.2)
2021 LOSS: 16.8 Lbs (8.3 Kilos) So proud!!
June Start/End: 156.4 / 151.8 (- 4.6)
July Start/End: 151.8 / 148.4 (- 3.4)
August Start/End: 150.2 / 146.4 (- 3.8)
September Start/End: 146.4 / 141.2 (- 5.2)
October Start/End: 141.2 / 138.4 (- 2.8)
November Start/End: 138.4 / 138.8 (+ .4)
December Start/End: 138.8 / 139.6 (+ 0.8)5 -
April Start Weight (from Mar 30) 169.8
April Goal Weight 165
Apr 1 - DNW
Apr 2 - DNW
Apr 3 - 169
Apr 4 - DNW
Apr 5 - DNW
Apr 6 - DNW
Apr 7 - 171.6
Apr 8 - 172.8
Week 1 - Gained 3
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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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4/6 - ? ran/walked 3 miles w/ son, then walked dogs another mile
4/7 - ? walked 2 miles w/ dogs
4/8 - 199.9 I'm sure I've been making entries but perhaps I don't manage to actually post? Sorry I've been MIA again. Cold, rainy/slushy mix here in Indiana today, makes my ankle hurt (probably arthritis). Taking a rest day, will make smart food choices. Today is my 31 year anniversary with my employer...yikes that makes me feel really old!
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@nikkit321
Congrats on 31 years with your employer. What an accomplishment! I hope you will be celebrating!2 -
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.
04/05.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)….. My daughter brought donuts home last night which was a special treat from out of town. I just wish she had brought ONE. Today I am planning a big pot of soup for dinner and she is inviting her boyfriend to join us. I will keep portions under control and try to make up for yesterday a bit. Cooking is challenging right now. The stove is in the livingroom sitting on a cement board on the carpet. The kitchen is fully gutted down to studs so dishes are in my bedroom and anticipated food items we may need in the next month or two is upstairs on the landing. Pots & pans on the console style entertainment piece under the LR tv. The back & forth for every spoon or glass is giving me extra steps. It all adds up!
04/06.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.5)….. Donuts showed up on the scale today. Thank Goodness for all the extra steps and miles yesterday or it could have been worse. Staying diligent today.
04/07.…..DNW…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)….. Travel.
04/08.…..204.0…..(Trend Weight 200.2)….. OMG! Heavy food day during travel and no movement to speak of. Gotta get this back down or I’ll be spending April hiding under the blankets!
04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)….. Probably a water weight loss after the travel meals. It was too big of a jump when I got home so I knew something was up. Now…..to get it back under 200 then get some real fat loss progress going!
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@nikkit321 Agreed - what an amazing accomplishment! Inspiring.2
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@melodyh1105
Glad that you are joining us : - )
@aliru108
Yes, grab something quick in the morning, even 3-10 minutes of a quick workout will set up your day in a positive way. After 21 days it will become a habit.
I swear that I am asleep for the first 5 minutes of a workout in the morning, so it is painless. Getting it in is great for our mental and emotional health later in the day. Small accomplishment, various rewards.3 -
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.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
4/06 - 137.2 - Lots of workouts, good food choices, but very long workday and didn't finish dinner until midnight. Tonight will be the same.
4/07 - 137.0 - It has been a busy work week for me with a couple of late nights. Food choices could be a bit better, but not bad overall.
4/08 - 137.6 - Quite shocked by the jump, I awoke feeling quite lean and expected quite a drop today. My only difference yesterday was increased water. Maybe tomorrow : - )
4/09 - 135.4 - Thank you all for the hugs yesterday. You would think that with 3+ years on MFP that I would be used to these fluctuations. I am okay to see a jump if I have had some indulgences, but when I am "good" consistently and keep seeing a rise I still get upset and demoralized by it. Today's weight was what I expected to see yesterday. Today I am going to have some indulgences, I will keep it under control and get lots of workouts in to mitigate it.
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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.
5th: Completed Hasfit 14 Minute Standing Abs Workout and 30 Minute Full Body Stretch Routine. Calories eaten 2094.
6th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1872.
7th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1738.
8th: Hasfit 30 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. My wife and I went out to a local micro-brewery and with dinner, I went 27 calories over my daily goal. Calories eaten 2132.
9th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1888.
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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
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
05/04 - 168.5
06/04 - DNW
07/04 - 168.5
08/04 - 172.0
09/04 - 171.0
Goal status: Have been tracking my food daily and met my weekly 210 minutes of physical activity. But I have been eating out a lot due to work and need to start cooking and eating at home again.4 -
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.
4/06 -145.2 Very surprised I had a drop. Took my grandson to swim lessons and then we stopped at Wendys for lunch before heading home.
4/07 -145.2 Did not get enough sleep last night, and I've got a busy day today.
4/08 -145.0 I've been eating on the run, I need to make better food choices.
4/09 -145.0 I need to refocus. I've been busy this week, eating out, and not tracking all my food. This coming week should be better, back to a normal schedule so I should be able to make better choices.
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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.
4/06: 185.2 - Evening back out again.
4/07: 187.0 - I have no idea. Perhaps the extra carbs and sugar.
4/08: 186.1 - Evening back out again.
4/09: 187.4 - I pulled an "almost all-nighter" and ate many a carbs to stay awake.
4/10: 185.8 - Evening out again, but I think I am still dehydrated.5 -
@nikkit321 - Congratulations on your job anniversary!2
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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 planned exercise.
4/6/22: 185.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank my planned quantity of water. No exercise again.
4/7/22: 185.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie and water goals. More activity but no formal exercise.
4/8/22: 185.4 lbs. / Yesterday, I went slightly over my calorie goal, exercised focused on lower body, and went on my weekly walk. Not enough water given my activity level.
4/9/22: 185.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but did not drink enough water or exercise.
4/10/22: 185.8 / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal even though I ate a lot of junk foods. I did not drink enough water or exercise. Hopefully, I can turn the upward trend around.
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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.
04/05.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)….. My daughter brought donuts home last night which was a special treat from out of town. I just wish she had brought ONE. Today I am planning a big pot of soup for dinner and she is inviting her boyfriend to join us. I will keep portions under control and try to make up for yesterday a bit. Cooking is challenging right now. The stove is in the livingroom sitting on a cement board on the carpet. The kitchen is fully gutted down to studs so dishes are in my bedroom and anticipated food items we may need in the next month or two is upstairs on the landing. Pots & pans on the console style entertainment piece under the LR tv. The back & forth for every spoon or glass is giving me extra steps. It all adds up!
04/06.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.5)….. Donuts showed up on the scale today. Thank Goodness for all the extra steps and miles yesterday or it could have been worse. Staying diligent today.
04/07.…..DNW…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)….. Travel.
04/08.…..204.0…..(Trend Weight 200.2)….. OMG! Heavy food day during travel and no movement to speak of. Gotta get this back down or I’ll be spending April hiding under the blankets!
04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)….. Probably a water weight loss after the travel meals. It was too big of a jump when I got home so I knew something was up. Now…..to get it back under 200 then get some real fat loss progress going!
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April Start Weight (from Mar 30) 169.8
April Goal Weight 165
Apr 1 - DNW
Apr 2 - DNW
Apr 3 - 169
Apr 4 - DNW
Apr 5 - DNW
Apr 6 - DNW
Apr 7 - 171.6
Apr 8 - 172.8
Week 1 - Gained 3
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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.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
4/06 - 137.2 - Lots of workouts, good food choices, but very long workday and didn't finish dinner until midnight. Tonight will be the same.
4/07 - 137.0 - It has been a busy work week for me with a couple of late nights. Food choices could be a bit better, but not bad overall.
4/08 - 137.6 - Quite shocked by the jump, I awoke feeling quite lean and expected quite a drop today. My only difference yesterday was increased water. Maybe tomorrow : - )
4/09 - 135.4 - Thank you all for the hugs yesterday. You would think that with 3+ years on MFP that I would be used to these fluctuations. I am okay to see a jump if I have had some indulgences, but when I am "good" consistently and keep seeing a rise I still get upset and demoralized by it. Today's weight was what I expected to see yesterday. Today I am going to have some indulgences, I will keep it under control and get lots of workouts in to mitigate it.
4/10 - 136.4 - Up a pound, but expected it and am okay with it. I had nachos for dinner, so salt. Calories were within range. Having an indulgent meal is nice once in awhile.
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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
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
05/04 - 168.5
06/04 - DNW
07/04 - 168.5
08/04 - 172.0
09/04 - 171.0
10/04 - 170.0 (got out for a bike ride today which made it really feel like spring)
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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.
5th: Completed Hasfit 14 Minute Standing Abs Workout and 30 Minute Full Body Stretch Routine. Calories eaten 2094.
6th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1872.
7th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1738.
8th: Hasfit 30 Minute Low Impact Cardio for Beginners. My wife and I went out to a local micro-brewery and with dinner, I went 27 calories over my daily goal. Calories eaten 2132.
9th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1888.
10th: Weigh-in: 239.8. . Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1706.
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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.
4/06 -145.2 Very surprised I had a drop. Took my grandson to swim lessons and then we stopped at Wendys for lunch before heading home.
4/07 -145.2 Did not get enough sleep last night, and I've got a busy day today.
4/08 -145.0 I've been eating on the run, I need to make better food choices.
4/09 -145.0 I need to refocus. I've been busy this week, eating out, and not tracking all my food. This coming week should be better, back to a normal schedule so I should be able to make better choices.
4/10 -144.8
4/11 -144.8
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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.
4/06: 185.2 - Evening back out again.
4/07: 187.0 - I have no idea. Perhaps the extra carbs and sugar.
4/08: 186.1 - Evening back out again.
4/09: 187.4 - I pulled an "almost all-nighter" and ate many a carbs to stay awake.
4/10: 185.8 - Evening out again, but I think I am still dehydrated.
4/11: 187.0 - Bwahahaha. All I can do is laugh at this yo-yo effect. I've been on point.4 -
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 planned exercise.
4/6/22: 185.6 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and drank my planned quantity of water. No exercise again.
4/7/22: 185.2 lbs / Yesterday, I met my calorie and water goals. More activity but no formal exercise.
4/8/22: 185.4 lbs. / Yesterday, I went slightly over my calorie goal, exercised focused on lower body, and went on my weekly walk. Not enough water given my activity level.
4/9/22: 185.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but did not drink enough water or exercise.
4/10/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal even though I ate a lot of junk foods. I did not drink enough water or exercise. Hopefully, I can turn the upward trend around.
4/11/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and rested as planned.
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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)
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04/10.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 200.3)….. Travel weight/water retention disappearing which is fair. Now down to the nitty gritty.
04/11.…..201.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Wow, first a big drop, then a big gain. I’m all over the place! I had a light breakfast, out to lunch with a friend for lasagna and garlic toast. I ate half and had the other half for dinner. It didn’t seem like too much food for one day but…..well……pasta!
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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.
4/05 - 137.6 - ?? Such as it goes. Lots of workouts, good food choices.
4/06 - 137.2 - Lots of workouts, good food choices, but very long workday and didn't finish dinner until midnight. Tonight will be the same.
4/07 - 137.0 - It has been a busy work week for me with a couple of late nights. Food choices could be a bit better, but not bad overall.
4/08 - 137.6 - Quite shocked by the jump, I awoke feeling quite lean and expected quite a drop today. My only difference yesterday was increased water. Maybe tomorrow : - )
4/09 - 135.4 - Thank you all for the hugs yesterday. You would think that with 3+ years on MFP that I would be used to these fluctuations. I am okay to see a jump if I have had some indulgences, but when I am "good" consistently and keep seeing a rise I still get upset and demoralized by it. Today's weight was what I expected to see yesterday. Today I am going to have some indulgences, I will keep it under control and get lots of workouts in to mitigate it.
4/10 - 136.4 - Up a pound, but expected it and am okay with it. I had nachos for dinner, so salt. Calories were within range. Having an indulgent meal is nice once in awhile.
4/11 - 136.8 - On point yesterday, hopefully the last of the effects of nachos are showing up today and that tomorrow I will be lighter.
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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: Check!
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 Water: Check!
05/04 - 175.0 Morning yoga (30+minutes) Daily step count: 10,334 Water: Check!
06/04 - 174.0 Morning yoga (26+minutes) Daily step count: 9,892 Water: Check!
07/04 - 173.4 No morning yoga as I had to take the children to the eye doctor. Daily step count: 6,068 Water:?
08/04 - DNW No step count for the next few days as I forgot to turn my Bluetooth back on.
09/04 - DNW
10/04 - DNW
11/04 - 176.0 Yikes! Look what happens when one goes on a weekend bender.
How does one get their head around the restrictive food intake without feeling deprived? The average 50+ sedentary female daily calorie intake is suggested to be approximately 1600/day. MFP has me at 1200/day in order to lose 1lb/week. This morning I changed it to .5lbs/week loss to see if adding any 'extra' 200 calories to my day will help stay the feelings of deprivation.3 -
Hi, hope we all have a great month! My name is Beth, Height: 5'3" Age: 60
April GW = 167
31/03 - 170.5
01/04 - 171.0
02/04 - 171.5
03/04 - 170.0
04/04 - 169.5
05/04 - 168.5
06/04 - DNW
07/04 - 168.5
08/04 - 172.0
09/04 - 171.0
10/04 - 170.0
11/04 - 169.5
@MsMcLane Wish I knew the answer! The one thing I do find is that I need to eat some fat to feel satisfied. Also key for me is getting enough sleep. If I'm even relatively well rested, I don't seem to experience that never-satisfied hunger. For what it's worth.5
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