💐🐣April Daily Log-in & Weigh-in Challenge🐣💐

Thanks Jill for keeping the monthly challenges going! :-)
💐April Challenge💐

I am ready for an awesome April too!
Mary 64 from Pennsylvania. Goal weight 122 lbs. Was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for about 5 years and got lazy. I do low Carb 15+/- 3 Net Carbs/day(My body seems to hang on to Carbs/not burn them),1000-1200 calories daily, 2 meals on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days (4, long hours) and I only exercise on my days off due to the long work days.

Heaviest weight: 255 lbs, twice :-(

9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP, low carb and calorie restricted diet while recovering. Actively trying to lose now.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
4/1/22-156.4 lbs

Current weight: 151.8 lbs

April weight lost so far: 4.6 lbs

Daily Goals:

🌱Drink @ least 90 ounces of water
🌱Plan meals and log in advance
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Eat at or under my calorie goal
🌱
🌱

April 1: Happy April Fools Day! 156.4 lbs
April 2: 154 lbs. I think mainly water weight from higher sodium a couple of days ago. But I'll take it! Worked today but got out early enough I could get a 98 minute Elliptical workout in for 6 miles. My 14 hour days ended yesterday (Thank God!) It was a long 12 weeks. Now back to 10 hour work days and got out at 9 hours today. Don't know how to act, leaving work when the sun is still up!
April 3: 152 lbs
April 4: 150 lbs NEW LOW!!!
April 5: 148.6 lbs ANOTHER NEW LOW!!! 3.6 lbs more till I'm not overweight!!! I think my whoosh is because I didn't lose anything in March.

April 6: 147.6 lbs ANOTHER NEW LOW!!! :-) I did 2 sessions on Tues on my Elliptical, 335 mins total for 26.2 miles, A MARATHON!
April 7: 147.6 lbs
April 8: 150 lbs :-( Was hoping not to see 150's ever again. Did 143 minutes on my Elliptical today after work for 10 miles. I never exercise after work but it felt great! And I'm off the weekend!

April 9: 152.2 lbs :-( Disappointing but I'm sure it's water weight. I ate the last of the corned beef last evening. It's so salty. Did 330 minutes on my Elliptical today for 22.51 miles total in a 280 minute session in the AM and a 50 minute session in the afternoon. Was going to do the last 3.69 miles needed for a marathon distance after dinner at my son's house but didn't then. Tomorrow's another day. :-l
April 10: 151 lbs Did my Elliptical 272 minutes today for 17.54 miles.

April 11: 155 lbs, I'm human. :-( Stayed with in my calories yesterday but dinner was junk. Today I ate Chinese for dinner so tomorrow will be worse.
April 12: 156.4 lbs
April 13: 155.6 lbs
April 14: 151.6 lbs

April 15: 151.8 lbs SOME of the water weight finally off. I hadn't had Chinese for over a year till 4/11/22 and realized after I ate it, it really wasn't that great tasting anyway. Hopefully I get myself back on the WAGON and get back on track. I want to lose the last 25 or so pounds. Elliptical today 183 minutes for 13.56 miles. At least I'm still doing at least 3 hours on my Elliptical on my days off.
April 16:
April 17: Happy Easter!
April 18:
April 19:
April 20:
April 21:
April 22: Earth Day (It was my Birthday First, before Earth Day!) Big One this year, 65!
April 23: Traveling today to Oklahoma, to see for the first time, my newest granddaughter born in August. Probably no weigh ins till I get back and the next morning on 4/29.
April 24: Travel
April 25: Travel
April 26: Travel
April 27: Travel
April 28: Travel
April 29:
April 30:

Each day is a fresh, new beginning. Enjoy your journey! (Love this Quote!)

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)…..
04/02.…..198.6…..(Trend Weight 199.6)…..
04/03.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 199.6}…..
04/04.…..198.2…..(Trend Weight 199.5)…..
04/05.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)…..
04/06.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.5)….. 04/07.…..DNW…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/08.…..204.0…..(Trend Weight 200.2)…..

04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)…..
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.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/18.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/19.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/20.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/21.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/22.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/23.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/24.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/25.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/26.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/27.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/28.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/29.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/30.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……

Thanks Jill for keeping the monthly challenges going! :-)
💐April Challenge💐

I am ready for an awesome April too!
Mary 64 from Pennsylvania. Goal weight 122 lbs. Was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for about 5 years and got lazy. I do low Carb 15+/- 3 Net Carbs/day(My body seems to hang on to Carbs/not burn them),1000-1200 calories daily, 2 meals on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days (4, long hours) and I only exercise on my days off due to the long work days.

Heaviest weight: 255 lbs, twice :-(

9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP, low carb and calorie restricted diet while recovering. Actively trying to lose now.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
4/1/22-156.4 lbs

Current weight: 151.8 lbs

April weight lost so far: 4.6 lbs

Daily Goals:

🌱Drink @ least 90 ounces of water
🌱Plan meals and log in advance
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Eat at or under my calorie goal
🌱
🌱

April 1: Happy April Fools Day! 156.4 lbs
April 2: 154 lbs. I think mainly water weight from higher sodium a couple of days ago. But I'll take it! Worked today but got out early enough I could get a 98 minute Elliptical workout in for 6 miles. My 14 hour days ended yesterday (Thank God!) It was a long 12 weeks. Now back to 10 hour work days and got out at 9 hours today. Don't know how to act, leaving work when the sun is still up!
April 3: 152 lbs
April 4: 150 lbs NEW LOW!!!
April 5: 148.6 lbs ANOTHER NEW LOW!!! 3.6 lbs more till I'm not overweight!!! I think my whoosh is because I didn't lose anything in March.

April 6: 147.6 lbs ANOTHER NEW LOW!!! :-) I did 2 sessions on Tues on my Elliptical, 335 mins total for 26.2 miles, A MARATHON!
April 7: 147.6 lbs
April 8: 150 lbs :-( Was hoping not to see 150's ever again. Did 143 minutes on my Elliptical today after work for 10 miles. I never exercise after work but it felt great! And I'm off the weekend!

April 9: 152.2 lbs :-( Disappointing but I'm sure it's water weight. I ate the last of the corned beef last evening. It's so salty. Did 330 minutes on my Elliptical today for 22.51 miles total in a 280 minute session in the AM and a 50 minute session in the afternoon. Was going to do the last 3.69 miles needed for a marathon distance after dinner at my son's house but didn't then. Tomorrow's another day. :-l
April 10: 151 lbs Did my Elliptical 272 minutes today for 17.54 miles.

April 11: 155 lbs, I'm human. :-( Stayed with in my calories yesterday but dinner was junk. Today I ate Chinese for dinner so tomorrow will be worse.
April 12: 156.4 lbs
April 13: 155.6 lbs
April 14: 151.6 lbs

April 15: 151.8 lbs SOME of the water weight finally off. I hadn't had Chinese for over a year till 4/11/22 and realized after I ate it, it really wasn't that great tasting anyway. Hopefully I get myself back on the WAGON and get back on track. I want to lose the last 25 or so pounds. Elliptical today 183 minutes for 13.56 miles. At least I'm still doing at least 3 hours on my Elliptical on my days off.
April 16: 151.8lbs
April 17: Happy Easter!
April 18:
April 19:
April 20:
April 21:
April 22: Earth Day (It was my Birthday First, before Earth Day!) Big One this year, 65!
April 23: Traveling today to Oklahoma, to see for the first time, my newest granddaughter born in August. Probably no weigh ins till I get back and the next morning on 4/29.
April 24: Travel
April 25: Travel
April 26: Travel
April 27: Travel
April 28: Travel
April 29:
April 30:

Each day is a fresh, new beginning. Enjoy your journey! (Love this Quote!)

💐April Challenge💐

My name is Mary. I participated in the monthly challenges last fall. Back home and would like to start again. A couple reasons why I like thus challenge and group is because of self awareness and accountability. I find support in the groups updates and feedbacks. I do hope I able to join this group again.

Heaviest weight: 204 lbs (I was probably heavier but did not have the courage to step on the scale.)
Current weight: 180 lbs

April weight lost so far: ⬆️ +5 lbs

Daily Goals:
🌷start my day with meditation 🧘‍♀️
🌷start my morning 🌄 with water🚰 and stepping on the treadmill
🌷reduce my carbs and replace with proteins
🌷end my day practicing gratitude🌠
Weight loss goal 5lbs 🖐

April 1: 180 lbs
April 6: 180 lbs
Wednesday is my usual weigh in time. I have been mindful of my calories but exercising could be better. I ended up binge watching Ozark so my evening gratitude was lacking also. Will work on the exercising and Ozark is done.

April 13: 182 lbs ⬇️⬇️ Well not back to my original weight but I will take it. It helps to have yardwork to add in for extra activity. Keep my nose to the grindstone. The month is halfway over.
April 14: 186 lbs ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ OMG how does this happen. I did my exercises no changes in my food. I gain 4 lbs less than 24 hours. This is depressing 😕
April 15: 185.5 lbs 🤨
April 16: 185 lbs
April 17:
April 18:
April 19:
April 20:
April 21:
April 22:
April 23:
April 24:
April 25:
April 26:
April 27:
April 28:
April 29:
April 30

Heaviest weight: 195
Current weight:
Ultimate Goal Weight:145
Summer Goal Weight:178

Hi all,
48 year old female (5’7”)
I’ve been very unmotivated and been off of here for a few weeks and feeling really lousy. Trying to get back on track…

April 11: 195.4
I’ve been distracted lately and sadly I am back up to my highest weight. I am really not happy about it with the first family dinners in two years coming up this weekend for Passover. I haven’t seen my folks all winter because they have been away and I'm sure my mom will make a comment. All I can do is try and be better.

April 12:NSD
April 13:NSD
April 14: NSD
April 15:NSD
April 16:NSD
Been busy with work and not tracking or posting. Also been physically and mentally exhausted. I had two nice Passover dinners with family for the first time in two years. Time to get recharged, get productive, get my eating in check and start working out! Happy Easter for those that celebrate it!

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)…..
04/02.…..198.6…..(Trend Weight 199.6)…..
04/03.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 199.6}…..
04/04.…..198.2…..(Trend Weight 199.5)…..
04/05.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)…..
04/06.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.5)….. 04/07.…..DNW…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/08.…..204.0…..(Trend Weight 200.2)…..

04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)…..
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!

04/18.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/19.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/20.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/21.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/22.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/23.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/24.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/25.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/26.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/27.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/28.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……

I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
72 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Highest Weight: 192.2
Challenge Starting Weight: 147.0
Challenge Goal: 140
Ultimate Goal Weight: 132.2
04/01 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/02 - 147.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...rest day
04/03 - 149.7 at 7:45 a.m. ...6.40 miles in 117 mins
04/04 - 149.5 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/05 - 149.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...cooking day
04/06 - 148.5 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/07 - 148.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.72 miles in 106 mins
04/08 - 148.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/09 - 149.0 at 9:00 a.m. ...Grandson's first soccer game!!
04/10 - 149.3 at 8:30 a.m. ...7.54 miles in 140 mins
04/11 - 149.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/12 - 149.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...eye doctor appt
04/13 - 147.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.60 miles in 101 mins
04/14 - 147.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day
04/15 - 149.5 at 9:00 a.m. ...5.56 miles in 97 mins
04/16 - 148.3 at 9:00 a.m. ...zero
04/17 - 148.6 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.56 miles in 97 mins
Chris

💐April Challenge💐

I am ready for an awesome April!

Heaviest weight: 226
Current weight:175.6

I’m Darren, 35, I’m 5’11” tall. Trying to take control of my life and finally not have a protruding belly!

2022 goals:

⚫️Get to maintenance by the end of the year
⚫️Workout at the gym 3-4 times per week

Daily Goals:

🌱Get in my daily pushups, squats, crunches, and lunges
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Drink/log 80+oz water
🌱Not to get frustrated if the scale goes up

April 1: Happy April Fools Day! 175.6
April 2:174.8
April 3:177.5(must be holding a lot of water)
April 4:175.7
April 5:174.6
April 6:175.0
April 7:173.9
April 8:174.4
April 9:175.2
April 10:176.0
April 11:176.9(Not been a good couple of days from a food standpoint. Need to refocus this week)
April 12:175.9
April 13:175.8
April 14:177.6
April 15:178.8(Highest weight in two months. Really need to get back on track)
April 16:177.4
April 17: Happy Easter! 179.2(A couple factors at play here. Ate a big meal for dinner last night. And I won't gross anyone out with the other lol. Back on track this week!)
April 18:179.7(Treating today like it's day 1. Back on track starting today!)
April 19:
April 20:
April 21:
April 22: Earth Day
April 23:
April 24:
April 25:
April 26:
April 27:
April 28:
April 29:
April 30:

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)…..
04/02.…..198.6…..(Trend Weight 199.6)…..
04/03.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 199.6}…..
04/04.…..198.2…..(Trend Weight 199.5)…..
04/05.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)…..
04/06.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.5)….. 04/07.…..DNW…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/08.…..204.0…..(Trend Weight 200.2)…..

04/09.…..202.0…..(Trend Weight 200.4)…..
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!

04/18.…..204.4…..(Trend Weight 201.8)….. Did someone say Easter Dinner?

04/19.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/20.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/21.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/22.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
04/23.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)…..
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04/26.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/27.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/28.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/29.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……
04/30.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)……

Heaviest weight: 195
Current weight:
Ultimate Goal Weight:145
Summer Goal Weight:178

Hi all,
48 year old female (5’7”)
I’ve been very unmotivated and been off of here for a few weeks and feeling really lousy. Trying to get back on track…

April 11: 195.4
I’ve been distracted lately and sadly I am back up to my highest weight. I am really not happy about it with the first family dinners in two years coming up this weekend for Passover. I haven’t seen my folks all winter because they have been away and I'm sure my mom will make a comment. All I can do is try and be better.

April 12:NSD
April 13:NSD
April 14: NSD
April 15:NSD
April 16:NSD
Been busy with work and not tracking or posting. Also been physically and mentally exhausted. I had two nice Passover dinners with family for the first time in two years. Time to get recharged, get productive, get my eating in check and start working out!
April 17:

April 18: 196.8
We had two nice Passover seders (dinners) with family that we haven't seen in year. However, it was a stressful weekend. Niece isn't doing well with her mental health, my mother-in-law tested Covid positive for the 3rd time since January. She is immune compromised from cancer. We did tests before going to our family dinner which meant she couldn't go. To top it off, our dog is sick. I've just been stress eating and the scale has hit its all time high. Not letting it get me down, just going to try and be better this week.

💐April Challenge💐

My name is Mary. I participated in the monthly challenges last fall. Back home and would like to start again. A couple reasons why I like thus challenge and group is because of self awareness and accountability. I find support in the groups updates and feedbacks. I do hope I able to join this group again.

Heaviest weight: 204 lbs (I was probably heavier but did not have the courage to step on the scale.)
Current weight: 180 lbs

April weight lost so far: ⬆️ +5 lbs

Daily Goals:
🌷start my day with meditation 🧘‍♀️
🌷start my morning 🌄 with water🚰 and stepping on the treadmill
🌷reduce my carbs and replace with proteins
🌷end my day practicing gratitude🌠
Weight loss goal 5lbs 🖐

April 1: 180 lbs
April 6: 180 lbs
Wednesday is my usual weigh in time. I have been mindful of my calories but exercising could be better. I ended up binge watching Ozark so my evening gratitude was lacking also. Will work on the exercising and Ozark is done.

April 13: 182 lbs ⬇️⬇️ Well not back to my original weight but I will take it. It helps to have yardwork to add in for extra activity. Keep my nose to the grindstone. The month is halfway over.
April 14: 186 lbs ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ OMG how does this happen. I did my exercises no changes in my food. I gain 4 lbs less than 24 hours. This is depressing 😕
April 15: 185.5 lbs 🤨
April 16: 185 lbs
April 17: 186 lbs ⬆️
April 18: 187 lbs ⬆️
April 19:
April 20:
April 21:
April 22:
April 23:
April 24:
April 25:
April 26:
April 27:
April 28:
April 29:
April 30

💐April Challenge💐

I am ready for an awesome April!

Heaviest weight: 226
Current weight:175.6

I’m Darren, 35, I’m 5’11” tall. Trying to take control of my life and finally not have a protruding belly!

2022 goals:

⚫️Get to maintenance by the end of the year
⚫️Workout at the gym 3-4 times per week

Daily Goals:

🌱Get in my daily pushups, squats, crunches, and lunges
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Drink/log 80+oz water
🌱Not to get frustrated if the scale goes up

April 1: Happy April Fools Day! 175.6
April 2:174.8
April 3:177.5(must be holding a lot of water)
April 4:175.7
April 5:174.6
April 6:175.0
April 7:173.9
April 8:174.4
April 9:175.2
April 10:176.0
April 11:176.9(Not been a good couple of days from a food standpoint. Need to refocus this week)
April 12:175.9
April 13:175.8
April 14:177.6
April 15:178.8(Highest weight in two months. Really need to get back on track)
April 16:177.4
April 17: Happy Easter! 179.2(A couple factors at play here. Ate a big meal for dinner last night. And I won't gross anyone out with the other lol. Back on track this week!)
April 18:179.7(Treating today like it's day 1. Back on track starting today!)
April 19:177.8
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April 22: Earth Day
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💐April Challenge💐

Excited to keep participating in these monthly challenges! I’ve lost 11 pounds since joining in October. I’ve been roughly maintaining at 153 last month. My focus this month is training for a 5K in June and work to see if I can hit 149 this month.

Heaviest weight: 165
Current weight: 152

April weight lost so far: 0

Daily Goals:

🌱Run for 45 minutes on weekdays
🌱Do long runs on Saturdays
🌱Go to Zumba on Sundays
🌱Take rest days as needed
🌱Drink 8 glasses of water
🌱Portion control when going out to eat
🌱Eat mindfully
🌱Track weight and log

April 1: 152 (home cooked)
April 2: 151 (went out)
April 3: 153 (went out/ Zumba)
April 4: 153 (home cooked/ ran 45m)
April 5: 153 (home cooked)
April 6: 152 (went out)
April 7: 152 (went out)
April 8: 153 (home cooked)
April 9: 153 (went out/ long run 1hr)
April 10: 153 (went out)
April 11: 152 (went out/ ran 45m)
April 12: 152 (went out/ walked 45m)
April 13: 152 (home cooked/ ran 45m)
April 14: 152 (went out/ ran 45m)
April 15: 154 (went out/ ran 45m)
April 16: 154 (went out/ walked 1hr15m)
April 17: 154 (went out)
April 18: 155 (home cooked)
April 19: 154 (home cooked/ ran 45m)
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April 22: Earth Day
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Hi... I think I've rejoined the land of the living after being sick the past week. I didn't finish the March challenge because of that. I was heading the wrong way throughout March and hope to do better this month. Fingers crossed.

Goals:
⚖️ weigh daily (starting tomorrow 4/4/22)
* actually LOSE weight instead of gain it
😅🚶‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ get back out on my feet or on my bike for at least 20 minutes each day
🥤 drink more water
📚 me time, every day

Highest Weight: Somewhere between 227-230... I don't know. I avoided the scale.
Return to MFP after ~ 5-6 year absence (June 11, 2020) = 216.9
Lowest weight since I started in June 2020 = 177.4 (9/19/21) - been climbing ever since...
Final weight from last month's challenge (March 30, 2022) = 204.4
Starting weight for this challenge (April 4, 2022) = 199.2 (Don't recommend this "sick" method to lose)

So..... here goes nothing.....

4/1 - didn't weigh, slept most of the day
4/2 - didn't weigh, slept most of the day, but did walk the dog twice (had to, my daughter wasn't home .... it wasn't pretty)
4/3 - didn't weigh - haven't tracked - everything (including work) starts again tomorrow.
4/4 - ⚖️ 199.2 - back to work. Oh Yay. 🚶‍♀️ Decided to drive so knew I wasn't going to get my exercise in today. Wrong. Pulled out of my parking lot this morning, thought, "Wow, my truck is running kind of rough today." No sooner were the words formed in my head than... BAM! Check engine light came on. I was headed to the gas station. Finished that, drove home, grabbed my stuff and waved sadly at my bus as I was walking out of the gate. Sat at the stop for another half hour then, when I finally got downtown, hoofed it a little faster than my lungs were happy with to get to work on time. That meant walking back to the bus stop after work, then I walked the dog last night.
4/5 - ⚖️ 201.2 (+2.0) - see what happens when you eat three "real" meals. Sigh. Truck is going to cost about $600 to fix. Better than I expected, more than I wanted. Anybody know anybody that removes curses? I'd like to talk to that person.
4/6 - ⚖️ 200.8 (-0.4) - 🚶‍♀️ - called the shop and asked them to check the truck's ac, if they would. Said if they check it, they service it and that's going to cost me an additional $200. Le sigh. It's a black truck. This is Arizona. I haven't run the ac much yet this year, but I have run it and it doesn't blow as cool as it used to. I refuse to drive here without the ac, so I'm sucking it up and they're servicing the ac. BAH!
4/7 - ⚖️ 200.8 (-0.0) - 🚶‍♀️
4/8 - ⚖️ 200.8 (-0.0) - 🚶‍♀️
4/9 - ⚖️ 201.2 (+0.4) - 🚶‍♀️
4/10 - ⚖️ 202.0 (+0.8) - 🚶‍♀️
4/11 - ⚖️ 202.4 (+0.4) - 🚶‍♀️
4/12 - ⚖️ 202.2 (-0.2) - 🚶‍♀️
4/13 - ⚖️ 201.0 (-1.2) - 🚶‍♀️- I've been absent, but I've been keeping track. The "save draft" feature saves me too.
4/14 - ⚖️ 200.0 (-1.0) - 🚶‍♀️
4/15 - First night of Passover! - ⚖️ 201.0 (+1.0) - 🚶‍♀️
4/16 - ⚖️ 202.4 (+1.4) - 🚶‍♀️ - This is burgers and pizza the past couple of nights. And, looking for houses is not fun... Well, it is... but it's kind of depressing. I need to win the lottery. Just saying.
4/17 - Happy Easter! 🐰 - ⚖️ 202.8 (+0.4) - 🚶‍♀️
4/18 - ⚖️ 203.2 (+0.8) - 🚶‍♀️ - actually drank more water than soda today. Not much more, but some... unfortunately, the soda was "fully leaded"
4/19 - ⚖️ 204.2 (+1.0) - 🚶‍♀️ - no surprises here....
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4/23 - Birthday celebration for my girls 🍕
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4/27 - my girls' birthday -32 yo (I'm not old enough to be this old)
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4/29 - another birthday celebration
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💐April Challenge💐

I all I know I am late in for April challenge but have to start somewhere.

Heaviest weight: 161
Current weight: 160

April weight lost so far: 1

Daily Goals:

🌱 stay positive
🌱 log on fitness pal
🌱Eat keto and mindful
🌱 drink my water
🌱 get some form of 45 min movement in

April 18: logged fitness tracker, ate healthy and walked for 45 mins.

April 19: weighed in at 160. Today the evil carbs tempted me all day but I stayed strong and didn’t cave. We got this!!

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April 22: Earth Day It was my Birthday First, before Earth Day! Big One this year, 65!
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Super excited to join everyone and helping stay positive