April accountability month for challenge & support

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
4/12 -144.4 Stayed within 1200 calories. I also find it very helpful to to get plenty of fat and protein, and to limit my carb intake to just fruits and vegetables.
4/13 -143.6 Might be dehydrated.
4/14 -143.0
4/15 -143.0
4/16 -142.6
4/17 -142.0 Having the family over for dinner tonight. Happy Easter
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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!

04/12.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)….. Travel today and Friday. I will try to make good choices but it’s never good. The lack of any activity while driving really hurts too. This will be a challenging week.

04/13.…..202.8…..(Trend Weight 200.7)….. Travel always bites me in the *kitten*. What I hate most is that the trend weight is consistently over 200 and climbing. Oh, strength and resolve, where for art thou?

04/14.…..203.8…..(Trend Weight 201.3)….. Feeling pudgy and squishy. Even my cat has begun to knead on my belly before laying down. Not a good sign! This is the day between two travels. I’ve got to make it count!

04/15……203.0…..(Trend Weight 201.2)….. Travel plans changed today. Babysitting DGS. Handyman will be coming afterall to hang more drywall. Travel changed to Monday. Enjoy your Good Friday everyone!

04/16……201.8…..(Trend Weight 201.3)….. Better on the scale today but still overeating in the late night hours, sometimes even bingeing. Daytime meals are good however. With my lack of true exercise, I’ve got to watch those calories! I am happy to see a drop on the scale. Working to get back under 200 consistently is my first short term goal at this point.

04/17.…..203.4…..(Trend Weight 201.5)….. A good day yesterday dietary-wise. However, day 2 of no TMI and a serious lack of steps yesterday. Gotta burn what you eat!

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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.
4/12 - 136.6 - I thought that it would be lower, but better than yesterday, so I will take it.
4/13 - 137.0 - I have been very "good", and creating good sized deficits from activity. Not happy to see this number this morning, nor expecting it. Trying to teach myself to take it in stride. Thinking that my body is a bit stuck around this weight, but going to keep working at it.
4/14 - 135.8 - Another fluctuation, but this one is way easier to take.
4/15 - 137.0 - Hmm, nothing different, but a jump nonetheless.
Going to have spaghetti and meatballs for dinner tonight with salad. If I get lots of activity in I will have regular pasta, if not I will have Kanjac noodles which are like 5 calories for a big bowl. I very rarely eat pasta, I am a grilled chicken breast and veggies kind of eater. I actually can't remember the last time that I had pasta, maybe 4 years ago. Felt like changing it up.
4/16 - 136.0 - I didn't even end up having spaghetti and meatballs last night. Maybe tonight.
4/17 - 136.8 - Going to do some HIIT with weights today and get out for a nice hike/walk on a trail somewhere.
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Start weight 135.2
Goal weight 133.2

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

Apr 9 - 173
Apr 10 - 172.4
Apr 11 - 173.6
Apr 12 - 172.4
Apr 13 - 170.8
Apr 14 - 168.8
Apr 15 - 167.2

Week 2 - Lost 5.6

Apr 16 - 167.6
Apr 17 - 167.6

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 (<100 cal), 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.
4/12/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but struggled in other areas. My mood was low.
4/13/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal, drank water, and went on a long walk.
4/14/22: 187.0 lbs. / Yesterday, I went over my calories (>100 cal) I've been very frustrated with my upward trend, and yesterday I felt like giving up on my current calorie level. This morning, even though I'm over my starting weight, I'm recommiting to the current calorie level at least through the end of the month.
4/15/22: 186.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I felt exhausted so I skipped exercise and went to sleep early.
4/16/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and went on a long walk window shopping as I ended work early.
4/17/22: 186.0 lbs. / Yesterday, I went over my calorie goal (<100 cal) and was very active. I did not drink enough water yesterday and woke up thirsty.
4/18/22: 184.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I rested all day per my plan. I ate my last meal much earlier than usual.

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.

11th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1936.

12th: Skipped my workout today. Calories eaten 1797.

13th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1702.

14th: Hasfit 18 Minute Beginner HIIT Workout. Calories eaten 2053.

15th: Hasfit 30 Minute Beginner Strength Training Workout. Calories eaten ?.
My wife and I went out for dinner so I stopped counting. Going into dinner I had 1058 calories remaining in my daily goal.

16th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 1889.

17th: Weigh-in: 237.8. Hasfit 45 Minute Beginner Weight Training Workout. Calories eaten No idea…
My wife and I got together with family for Easter and it was a foodfest. I did not bother counting calories.

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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.
4/06 - 188.2 Went to bed super early last night, which was much needed! Being overtired yesterday, led to ordering pizza instead of cooking my planned dinner, but I was mindful of what I was eating and logged it and stayed within my calorie range. Yesterday was an active recovery day so worked on agility & balance strength movements and yoga-based stretches for hips and hamstrings. Waiting for the rain to ease up today, and then I'll get a run in.
4/07 - 188.2 Really thought there was going to be a big drop on the scale this morning, maybe tomorrow! Feels like a whoosh is coming Today is a non-running cardio day + maybe some weight training.
4/08 - 188.2
4/09 - 188.2
4/10 - 187.7
4/11 - 187.5
4/12 - 187.5
4/13 - 187.2
4/14 - 187.2
4/15 - 187.1 Was out of town for spring break, got my workouts in but need to be back making better food choices. Today is a beautiful running day!
4/16 - 186.8 Fairly easy day yesterday, made the right choices with food/drink/exercise. Need to refocus back on getting more sleep, which means getting to bed earlier.
4/17 - 186.8 I've pre-logged my Easter foods for the day and I'm in good shape calorie wise - just need to stay within the serving amounts that I've logged (that's the hard part!) It's a running day today, so at least there are some extra exercise calories coming if needed (I don't normally eat those back).
4/18 - 187.3 Slight uptick on the scale this morning, likely from the higher sodium foods from Easter. Keeping to the plan and upping my water intake today, should drop right back down.
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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

Apr 9 - 173
Apr 10 - 172.4
Apr 11 - 173.6
Apr 12 - 172.4
Apr 13 - 170.8
Apr 14 - 168.8
Apr 15 - 167.2

Week 2 - Lost 5.6

Apr 16 - 167.6
Apr 17 - 167.6
Apr 18 - 168.6

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 (<100 cal), 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.
4/12/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal but struggled in other areas. My mood was low.
4/13/22: 186.2 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal, drank water, and went on a long walk.
4/14/22: 187.0 lbs. / Yesterday, I went over my calories (>100 cal) I've been very frustrated with my upward trend, and yesterday I felt like giving up on my current calorie level. This morning, even though I'm over my starting weight, I'm recommiting to the current calorie level at least through the end of the month.
4/15/22: 186.6 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I felt exhausted so I skipped exercise and went to sleep early.
4/16/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal and went on a long walk window shopping as I ended work early.
4/17/22: 186.0 lbs. / Yesterday, I went over my calorie goal (<100 cal) and was very active. I did not drink enough water yesterday and woke up thirsty.
4/18/22: 184.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I rested all day per my plan. I ate my last meal much earlier than usual.
4/19/22: 185.8 lbs. / Yesterday, I met my calorie goal. I attempted a Sydney Cummings YouTube workout and it was very difficult for me to complete. It reminded me that health is more that one aspect, weight.

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. Daily step count: 10,615

12/04 - 174.4 Daily step count: 11,022 Water: Check!

13/04 - 173.4 Daily step count: 12,568 Water: Check!

14/04 - 173.0 Daily step count: 12,084 Water: Check!

15/04 - 172.2 Daily step count: 5,064 Water: ?

16/04 - DNW Daily step count: 8,285 Water:?

17/04 - DNW Daily step count: 1,920 Water:?

18/04 - DNW Daily step count: Unknown Water:?

19/04 - 172.8 Daily step count: TBD Water TBD

Laaaazy weekend spent chilling with my PS4 and Netflix. We have a big list of things to do to prep our house to go onto the market but not a one was struck from said list. Next weekend

We had some snow yesterday, so I am sitting here wondering what the sidewalks are like and psyching myself up to go for my morning walk regardless. Funny how I had no challenges going for walks during the winter months (there were some days that were -27c windchill) but now, because I have been spoiled with spring weather, the return of snow is dismaying. Suck it up buttercup!

Thank you @dawnbgethealthy for peeking my interest in trying a new food. I have never heard of konjac noodles, so I googled it. It has now been placed into my Instacart buggy for this weeks groceries. Also...have you seen promos for the next Rupaul's All-Star Drag Race!? Guuuurl