April accountability month for challenge & support

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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04/01…...199.8…..(Trend Weight 199.4)…..
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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)…..
04/11.…..201.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)…..
04/12.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 200.5)…..
04/13.…..202.8…..(Trend Weight 200.7)….. 04/14.…..203.8…..(Trend Weight 201.3)….. 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.…..199.2…..(Trend Weight 201.5)….. We went out for Easter Dinner and to see the Easter Bunny and find eggs with DGS #4 because of a lack of kitchen during my reno. I felt like I ate a normal amount and did not even finish. Yesterday (Monday) I was so swollen in my calves and ankles and stomach that I was miserable. I pushed water and only got in my 250 steps 3 times out of 13 on my fitbit. Barely over 3000 steps for the day. On the couch all day with headache and miserable uncomfortable swelling. My doctor recently gave me a water pill to help aid my heart until I see the cardiologist June 1st. It is prescribed to take 2-3 times a week which is why I sometimes feel my weight will go up & down. I took the pill yesterday and those steps are from going back & forth potty. I also took a magnesium pill to help with TMI because it had been a few days. Both worked. Imagine my shock to see over 5 ½ pounds down overnight when I was so immobile! Glad to see it under 200! I feel much better today but I’m starving and my body wants to make up for the lesser amounts of food yesterday. I’ll choose wisely.

04/20.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 201.5)….. I think this is my weight and body adjusting after such a large drop on the scale yesterday. While I’m not happy with this number, it does feel correct and right.

04/21.…..200.8…..(Trend Weight 201.4)….. Holding steady but need to see improvement. Very low level calorie burn yesterday. I’ve got to up my game as much as I safely can.

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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.

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.

18th: Hasfit 30 Minute Standing Abs and Low Impact Cardio. Calories eaten 1902.

19th: Hasfit 12 Minute Full Body Dynamic Stretching Routine and 12 Minute Beginner Weight Training. Calories eaten 1949.

20th: Workout rest day. Calories eaten 2064.

21st: Hasfit 20 Minute Standing Low Impact Cardio. Calories eaten 2051.

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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
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
4/18 -142.6 I did pretty well calorie-wise yesterday, but I know the Easter ham has lots of sodium. Hope everyone had a nice holiday
4/19 -142.6
4/20 -DNW
4/21 -142.4 Easter dinner derailed me this week.
4/22 -141.8 Good day yesterday.
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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.
4/12: 186.5 - Lots of spring cleaning helping to burn some calories. Lol!
4/13: 185.6 - I need to focus on drinking more water for sure.
4/14: 188.2 - Stress-eating and not staying true to myself lead to this jump.
4/15: 187.8 - Woke up feeling sick from overeating. I need to remember this feeling.
4/16: 186.7 - I did well on calories and biked to/from work.
4/17: 186.5 - I biked to work again.
4/18: 187.5 - Easter dinner made by my husband with lots of calories and carbs.
4/19: 188.4 - Ate Easter dinner leftovers. Not feeling well at all. Bloated.
4/20: 188.5 - The big Easter meal and recent over-eating has thrown me off track.
4/21: 187.8 - Good calorie day. Plan is to drink 1 cup of water before each cup of coffee.
4/22: 186.1 - I was under calories and stuck to my water/coffee plan. Yeah!

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.
4/18 - DNW - Ran out of time
4/19 - 137.2 - I have been "good" but with working splits the amount of time between dinner and morning weigh-ins has lessened.
4/20 - 136.0 - Still a ways to go to get back to my start weight, but that is the goal.
4/21 - 136.0 - Very unusual for me to weigh the same 2 days in a row.
4/22 - 136.4 - At this point I would be happy to get back to my start weight for the month, that could be a tall order considering how many days are left, but I will try.
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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
Apr 18 - 168.6
Apr 19 - 167.6
Apr 20 - 167.6
Apr 21 - 166.4
Apr 22 - 165

Week 3 - Lost 2.2

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
4/18 -142.6 I did pretty well calorie-wise yesterday, but I know the Easter ham has lots of sodium. Hope everyone had a nice holiday
4/19 -142.6
4/20 -DNW
4/21 -142.4 Easter dinner derailed me this week.
4/22 -141.8 Good day yesterday.
4/23 -141.8 Ate over calories yesterday, so really surprised my weight wasn't up.
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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.
4/18 - DNW - Ran out of time
4/19 - 137.2 - I have been "good" but with working splits the amount of time between dinner and morning weigh-ins has lessened.
4/20 - 136.0 - Still a ways to go to get back to my start weight, but that is the goal.
4/21 - 136.0 - Very unusual for me to weigh the same 2 days in a row.
4/22 - 136.4 - At this point I would be happy to get back to my start weight for the month, that could be a tall order considering how many days are left, but I will try.
4/23 - 136.8 - Woke up feeling very lean this morning even though my weight shows an uptick. It was 5am and I needed a big glass of water, so weighed first. Just one day off this weekend, today. Planning on HIIT with weights and a nice trail walk/hike later weather permitting.
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Start weight 135.2
Goal weight 133.2

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.
4/19 - 186.8
4/20 - 186.4 Chilly but beautiful running day today. Woke up with very stiff calf muscles, so lots of dynamic stretches today as well.
4/21 - 186.4
4/22 - 186.2 I skipped one of my running days earlier this week, so playing catch-up and running 2 days in a row this weekend, we'll see how my body likes that. Let's finish the month strong next week!
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