Women 200lb+, Let's Apply Ourselves This April!!!

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  • kiteflyer105
    kiteflyer105 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi ladies!

    CupcakeCrusoe- I loved your pics. The food looked yummy, and I liked the other pics too. Thank you for sharing.

    Goals for April-Graduate my Eating Disorders Clinic's program. It will be a month this Friday. I am excited and wanted to finish strong.
    To not binge daily
    Trying to get 3 meals and 3 snacks in daily
    Practice skills and self-care daily. This is more important than the number on the scale. I want weight stabilization. I want more balanced normalcy.

  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,440 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    Weight's a little up this morning, not too worried about it.

    I slept great last night, and made homemade onigiri with salmon inside, they were amazing.

    Tonight, I've got poles classes with my favorite instructor. Can't wait to get back in there on a pole. Operation Beach Body requires some muscle building, and I'm here for it.

    Today's breakfast is a crepe with red bean paste and a soy egg, lunch is 2 salt salmon onigiri and roasted squash, and my snack is a banana with protein nut butter. Dinner tonight will be leftovers- I love that I haven't cooked all week since Sunday. (Assembling the onigiri yesterday doesn't really count)

    Tag party time:
    @sharon81 that's so much to deal with. I'm sending you calming and healing vibes, and I hope that whatever comes, you will be able to handle it in a way that protects your own peace and your mother's memory. Weight loss will be here still when life calms down a little.

    @jenbroussard71 one thing I have found, which is weird- during weight loss, I'll sometimes resurface emotions I felt the last time I was around x weight. Like when I was 220 and hit around 200, I felt the way I did in college when I first hit that weight. It was strange.

    @readgal89 resistance training is definitely better for the long term, as muscle built burns more calories at rest than fat does. It just also means that you might lose weight slower, which I've found to be acceptable, as long as you keep that in mind, that you're in it for a marathon and progress will be slow. I like it better that way, personally. I feel way less anxious about weight loss this way.

    @kiteflyer105 balanced normalcy is a wonderful goal, I love that for you.

    Have a great day, everyone!
  • Jcook215
    Jcook215 Posts: 4 Member
    HI everyone, this is my first time posting under this account, but I am no stranger to MFP. I'm back yet again after spending my entire adult life with my weight yo-yoing. I reached my highest weight ever this year at 261 lbs. I'm doing this again with some trepidation because I have dealt with disordered eating since I was in high school 20 years ago. I also embrace body positivity and think all shapes and sizes are awesome (hey you, you look great!). On my personal journey however, my health is nowhere near the level I would like it to be, and I believe I need to lose weight to help achieve my health-related goals. I had surgery at the end of January and I have been having issues healing, partially because I have fat rolls covering up the area that needs to heal. This was the wake-up call I needed to make some changes.

    Now that I am starting to feel better after surgery, I decided to start things off by tracking my food. Again, this is hard for me because I hate the idea of restriction, but I don't know how else to stop gaining weight? So my main goal for April is to eat more nutrient-dense foods. One of my big issues lately has been constant snacking on foods that don't actually fill you up, and since they aren't filling, I keep eating.

    So here are my stats:
    39 years old
    5’6”
    Starting weight: 261.2 (April 7, 2024)
    Goal weight: Under 200
    Final Goal Weight:160

    4/7: 261.2
    4/10: 253.6 (Always gotta love that huge whoosh when you first start out)

    Goals for April:
    -Eat more nutrient-dense foods
    -Log every day
    -Drink more water

    In May, I am hoping to start adding some more movement and exercise. Figuring out how I will do that will partially depend on whether I get the job I interviewed for, and how flexible my new schedule would be. But for now, one thing at a time, one day at a time.

    Thanks for giving me a space to blab on. I hope you all have a great day!
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,490 Member
    I'm Charissa
    63 years young
    [Stats & Goals]
    Starting Weight: 223.6 January / 0
    Starting Weight: 215.0 February / 8.6
    Starting Weight: 215.4 March / 8.2
    Starting Weight: 219.2 April / 3.8 ( as of 3/28/2024)
    Total Loss = 4.4

    Goals for 2024 > Trend downwards. My ultimate goal weight is between 140 - 150. While I'd like to lose about 5lbs a month, I'm focusing instead on actions that could/should result in that loss.
    2nd Quarter Goals
    - Exercise - 6x a week ~ changed worked out (ST 2 days per week per body part), Added HIIT
    - Water - working towards 80 to 100 ounces daily ~focusing on hitting 64 for 2 days and 80 for 1 day, then continually increase each week.
    - Better Nutrition *Work in Process * Planned the entire month of March dinners using skinnytaste.com.
    - Less Alcohol * Work in process. Struggling here as I just want my wine or whine🙂
    - January ✔️ February ✔️ March ❌
    - Get back to 10,000 steps a day (minimum) ~ the HIIT workout (on treadmill) is helping with steps.
    - Target 10 times for April.
    My Mantra:

    🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
    Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳

    4/6 219.8
    4/13
    4/20
    4/27

    Mini Goal - want to see 213 by 3/30!!! Yes! Try again...6.2 lbs by 4/30/2024

    Welcome Elsa, @koeitjiesa You got this!

    New Month, New Goals, Good Luck @kristinwoods919

    @Sarahfg82 ~ I hope you start feeling better real soon!

    @skintight303 ~ 25th floor , 3 times~ WOW! I just committed so climbing to the 2nd floor :)

    Welcome @JaxxDavidson ~ No need to feel uncomfortable, we are all here for the same reasons. Get healthy and encourage and support each other. Jump right in!!

    Happy Birthday Month @Vedra_b

    @Reneewill ~ I hear you. I do well M-F when I'm at work, weekends through me off schedule and there's more temptation. If it were only Holidays, I could probably work around those.

    @nebslp ~ Welcome back! Kudos to you for standing up to the Doc and not just taking more meds!

    @mmatcha_Latte ~ Congrats on the 49lbs. That's awesome!

    @mkculs13 ~oh how cute that baby is!!

    @jennbeth1~ Welcome to the group!

    Welcome CW, @carlandami ~ I understand your challenges very well and we are looking at a similar goal weight.

    @cupcakecrusoe ~ Welcome back!!! Thanks for sharing all the photos! The food looks amazing!

    @jenbroussard71 welcome to the group!

    @krabuck ~serial starter....:wink: yep, make it your final and I hope to do the same!

    @sharon81 ~ the struggle is real. It seems that my body went wacko right around the time change and I haven't gotten back on track yet!! I am so sorry to hear about the drunk driving incident. My condolences. The upcoming trial would surely cause a lot of stress for you. Take deep breathes and remember to take care of you!

    @everyone - continue all the great work and success. It seems that March was a bit of a challenge for many of us...let's show April who's boss!!

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  • jaclynkay92
    jaclynkay92 Posts: 42 Member
    31 years old
    5'7”
    Starting weight: 240
    Goal weight: 170-180

    April 1: 237
    April 10:230
    April 17:
    April 24:
    April 30:
  • Liftslikeagoddess
    Liftslikeagoddess Posts: 44 Member
    edited April 11
    Hiya! I'm new to this thread, been using MFP on and off but not really used the forums so thought I'd join in! Nice to meet you all

    Name: Rose
    Age: 33 years old
    Height: 5'11
    Starting weight: 260lbs (October 2023)
    Current weight: 220lbs (April 2024)
    Goal weight: 180lbs

    April Goals
    - Log everyday
    - Gym / strenght train 4 times a week
    - Average 1lb a week weight loss
  • vedra_b
    vedra_b Posts: 136 Member

    April is my birthday month, and I'll be turning 48! To celebrate, I've set some goals for myself: I aim to lose 5 pounds this month. I plan to hit the gym at least 3 times a week and take two walks every day. Additionally, I'll ensure to drink 100 ounces of water daily. On top of that, I'm committed to including a weekend gym session in my routine. Here's to a healthy and fulfilling birthday month ahead!

    Almost 48 years old
    5'3"

    April SW:232.8
    April GW: 227.8
    UGW 165


    4/1: 232.8
    4/8: 228.8
    4/15:
    4/22:
    4/29:



  • kristinwoods919
    kristinwoods919 Posts: 77 Member
    April 5- 223.8
    April 12 -222.8

    I wish it was more last week but ended up at a friends house for dinner last night and did not get a walk in.
    Today I am going to have a cheat day, not terrible though.
  • p8fgqj5nd4
    p8fgqj5nd4 Posts: 2 Member
    Dee
    52 years old
    5'7”
    SW&HW 240lb
    GW 150
    LW 132 (35 years ago and I thought I was overweight 🥹)
    No mini goal weights for now.
    April Theme: Consistency, showing myself the level of commitment I regularly give other obligations.
    Goals: Habits of making 5x/wk morning workouts (Scaling back beauty services to hire a weekly trainer to hold my hand a little with the exercises and reinforce accountability); meal plan, prep and follow through.

    April 15:
    April 22:
    April 29:

    My first time actually using mfp and umteenth time tackling weight loss. Nervous that I’ll backslide…again…even though I’m the one who determines that. I don’t trust myself and that’s a relationship I need to repair and prioritize.
  • Jcook215
    Jcook215 Posts: 4 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    Things are a bit rough right now. First of all, the job that I had such a promising interview for went to someone else yesterday, which really got me feeling down. I really wanted to say screw it and binge on food and/or alcohol (I rarely drink), but I managed to eat a decent dinner and just go to bed early last night. I'm still feeling disheartened this morning but I'm trying to just put one foot in front of the other.

    The other thing is when I weighed myself this morning. I like to weigh most days just to see the fluctuation but I don't stress over gaining a little bit. Yesterday I was at 252.8. Today? 259. How does one's weight increase six pounds overnight? This was not only disheartening but confusing too.

    I'm hoping this weekend improves as it goes on and that you all have a good weekend as well.
  • jennbeth1
    jennbeth1 Posts: 13 Member
    Jcook215 wrote: »
    Good morning everyone!

    Things are a bit rough right now. First of all, the job that I had such a promising interview for went to someone else yesterday, which really got me feeling down. I really wanted to say screw it and binge on food and/or alcohol (I rarely drink), but I managed to eat a decent dinner and just go to bed early last night. I'm still feeling disheartened this morning but I'm trying to just put one foot in front of the other.

    The other thing is when I weighed myself this morning. I like to weigh most days just to see the fluctuation but I don't stress over gaining a little bit. Yesterday I was at 252.8. Today? 259. How does one's weight increase six pounds overnight? This was not only disheartening but confusing too.

    I'm hoping this weekend improves as it goes on and that you all have a good weekend as well.

    I'm so sorry you're going through that! If it helps at all, I've totally had 5 lb fluctuations from day to day. Not all the time, but more than once. It's why I don't weigh in more than once a week now. Water, stress, time of day, all that can make a difference.
  • jennbeth1
    jennbeth1 Posts: 13 Member
    This week was a bit harder than last week. I'm still figuring out how to log certain things, and how to cut back on Hello Fresh servings, but there's still progress.

    April 6: 258.4
    April 13: 256.8

    This week I'm going to be more conservative in guessing when I need to.
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,490 Member
    I'm Charissa
    63 years young
    [Stats & Goals]
    Starting Weight: 223.6 January / 0
    Starting Weight: 215.0 February / 8.6
    Starting Weight: 215.4 March / 8.2
    Starting Weight: 219.2 April / 3.8 ( as of 3/28/2024)
    Total Loss = 4.4

    Goals for 2024 > Trend downwards. My ultimate goal weight is between 140 - 150. While I'd like to lose about 5lbs a month, I'm focusing instead on actions that could/should result in that loss.
    2nd Quarter Goals
    - Exercise - 6x a week ~ changed worked out (ST 2 days per week per body part), Added HIIT
    - Water - working towards 80 to 100 ounces daily ~focusing on hitting 64 for 2 days and 80 for 1 day, then continually increase each week.
    - Better Nutrition *Work in Process * Planned the entire month of March dinners using skinnytaste.com.
    - Less Alcohol * Work in process. Struggling here as I just want my wine or whine🙂
    - January ✔️ February ✔️ March ❌
    - Get back to 10,000 steps a day (minimum) ~ the HIIT workout (on treadmill) is helping with steps.
    - Target 10 times for April.
    My Mantra:

    🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
    Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
    H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦

    4/6 219.8
    4/13 218.6
    4/20
    4/27

    Mini Goal - want to see 213 by 3/30!!! Yes! Try again...6.2 lbs by 4/30/2024

    @Jcook215 ~ sorry the job didn't work out for you. Very disappointing I'm sure. Sometimes the scale just holds on to "stuff"... hang in there!
  • winterlily611
    winterlily611 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello. I'm new here, I've struggled with my weight since my first pregnancy in 1985. I'm at an all time high for me, 281lbs. I'm hoping for accountability and understanding as I start this hard long journey.
  • TonyaL1783
    TonyaL1783 Posts: 14 Member
    Hello everyone! I have been wanting and half heartedly trying to lose weight for years. It’s time for me to get serious. I am at an all time high (weighed in at 244lbs at the ER on Saturday night). I went in for shortness of breath and a bad upper respiratory infection. My labs weren’t overly terrible - my sugar was slightly high and my iron was slightly low.

    I just feel like this was my wake up call - it is time for me to take my physical health seriously. I know my weight is exacerbating these health concerns, and putting me at risk for a lot worse things. I have a loving husband and three amazing kids, and I want to live a full, healthy, energetic life for them and for myself.

    I’m looking for any accountability help, motivation, and guidance on this journey! I feel like I know exactly what I need to do, I just haven’t been able to get myself to do it consistently.
  • skintight303
    skintight303 Posts: 67 Member
    Mejken
    42 years old
    5'9"
    Re-Starting Weight (10/23) 208lbs
    April SW:179.3
    April GW: 171.3
    UGW 160 and I'll reassess.

    April Goals:
    * 30 Day plank challenge (putting this up top-3rd time is the charm, right )
    * Missed 2 days--I have honesty just forgotten on these days. I've now set an alarm for the evening so I will remember this SMALL 2-3 minute commitment
    * Log my calories EVERYDAY
    * Much better this week! I did miss yesterday, but was all in-line, just not online.
    * Climb to the 25th floor at work 3 times daily
    * Check
    * 15K steps/day AVERAGE for the month
    * YES! Average was 18,104
    * I also got in two long runs and 2 bike commutes!

    4/1: 179.3
    4/8: 177.8
    4/15: 175.6
    4/22:
    4/29:

    I have been pushing my body HARD. I'll be honest--the weight is REALLY fluctuating. I will see everything from 174.5-178 depending on the day/morning. Trying to keep my mindset strong and putting one foot in front of the other--literally.
  • girlinkaz744
    girlinkaz744 Posts: 35 Member
    34 years old
    5’6”
    Starting weight: 222 (Feb, 21)
    Lowest weight: 154 (Sep, 21)
    Re-starting weight: 195 (Feb, 23)
    Goal weight: 165-168

    April 1: 176.2
    April 7: 175.6
    April 16: 173.2
    April 22:
    April 29:

    Woohoo! I was away from home for almost 10 days and didn’t log anything and still ended up with a major loss! I was pretty strict about what I ate, though, because I didn’t want to stop making progress. It’s nice to have a pleasant surprise in the loss category instead of the other way.. I am starting to think I might be able to hope to see the 160’s by the end of the month!!

    To all those who are just starting out, you can do this!! We can change our lives by making small choices every day over a long period of time!
  • rhododendron33
    rhododendron33 Posts: 64 Member
    edited April 16
    Hi there everyone, mid-month but I'm here!

    25, 5'6
    Starting Weight- About 260 (no clue on the date)
    Lowest Weight- 212 (August 2020)
    Restarting Weight- 243 (January 15th-ish 2024)
    Current Weight- 233.1 (this morning)
    Goal Weight- 170 then reassess

    I'm slowly but surely losing and I feel pretty good about it. I bought my first yoga mat and a small set of 3 lb weights tonight. I only exercised for about 15 minutes this evening but it's some kind of movement so I'm proud of myself!

    I'm mostly focusing on my eating right now. I wasn't counting calories for a while (just eating less ultra processed things and in smaller portions) but I think I'm going to go back to it because it just works. I'm hoping to get to under 200lbs this year and I'm working my butt off to make it happen.

    I think the biggest realization I've had recently is that food can't control my life anymore or be my biggest tool for handling my emotions. That has been my biggest hurdle to my happiness and has greatly limited me for so, so long. I'm starting therapy this week and I really see it being beneficial to my mental health and my physical health too as I learn and develop new coping mechanisms and work through my emotions.

    Onwards and upwards. I don't know if I've ever felt this much fire to do it for me. Not for anyone else. Me. I deserve to be happy. I deserve to be healthy. And you deserve those things for yourself too!!! We've got this, friends. <3
  • kiteflyer105
    kiteflyer105 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi. I am currently working on weight stabilization and not loss. I am learning self-compassion this week and started a self-compassion journal. I watch Yoga Nidra videos and Binge Eating Disorder videos. I am starting to develop momentum, which feels good. I don't binge as much. Plus, I am in a better place mentally. I have a good support network. At the end of the day, I need to be accountable to myself. I am gaining traction, although I am human and not perfect. Keep on everyone.
  • sharon81
    sharon81 Posts: 83 Member
    edited April 17
    FINALLY!!!! The scale has shown 180.4 which is only .2 up from lowest... So close to 170's. Can't wait. This was just the boost I needed. :)
    @kiteflyer105 I am so happy for you and excited to hear about your journey! Thank you for sharing.
    @rhododendron33 Welcome! Can't wait to hear more and to share in your successes and also to add support in the not so good times.
    @girlinkaz744 Congrats on your progress! I hope to join you and @skintight303 soon! Speaking of which, "Skin" you are killing it and you are a huge inspiration to me specifically! Thank you for sharing!
    @TonyaL1783, @winterlily611 Welcome! Can't wait to hear more. You are not alone!
    @itladyee Nice loss! Keep up the good work, whatever you are doing is working!!
    @jennbeth1 Loss is loss, you're doing great!! Can't wait to see more!
    @Jcook215 Bodies are sooooo weird, Like I understand the science blah blah blah... but it still doesn't make sense, right?! Gains "should" be gains and Losses "should" be losses. However, it is comforting when I have a spike like that to know that it's basically impossible to actually gain that many lbs overnight. 🙄🙄 Sorry about the job... I will pray you find just the right position for you! 🙏
  • sarahfg82
    sarahfg82 Posts: 6 Member
    Update:::
    I’m back to it slowly ….
    Gained a few pounds during this ear virus with minimal movement ( vertigo makes movement fun lmao)

    So
    Cw 175 lbs

    my goals are just to keep moving keeping it simple while I recover
    Being more mindful of the things I’m eating lately ~ I swear sometimes this is super hard with others in the house, no more excuses I got this!
  • Jcook215
    Jcook215 Posts: 4 Member
    39 years old
    5’6”
    Starting weight: 261.2 (April 7, 2024)
    Goal weight: Under 200
    Final Goal Weight:160

    4/7: 261.2
    4/10: 253.6
    4/17: 256.6

    I've been doing a surprisingly good job of hitting my macros most days. However, ever since I started watching what I eat, I have had a nagging headache pretty much constantly, or at least from late morning on everyday. I'm not sure if my body is craving sugar or what. I broke down last night and had a can of Pepsi (a go-to headache remedy for me) and it just tasted overly sweet and kind of gross.

    I've been drinking significantly more water almost every day. It really helps me to have a routine. It's easy during the week - I sit at my desk during work with my 40 oz. tumbler of water and just slurp it down whenever I feel bored, thirsty... really anything. I need to figure out how to incorporate enough of a routine into my weekends to keep this up.

    Today I have a session with my psychiatrist. I have been talking to him monthly for nearly 13 years. I'm looking forward to today's session because I really need to talk out my dissatisfaction with work and the disappointment in not getting that job. I will also talk about my weight and health and diet. He knows I've struggled with weight issues my entire adult life and is always encouraging no matter where my mindset is.
  • kiteflyer105
    kiteflyer105 Posts: 179 Member
    For you consistent scale watchers, 2 nutritionists have said to me it is normal to go up 5 lbs. in a day. That happened to my nutritionist when she ate normally. See, it happens to all of us. No need to freak out. Be consistent and it will go back down, unless you are weight lifting.

    Sharon81-Great job. We will root you on.

    Jcook215-I am sorry that happened to you. Maybe it was a blessing? You never know what is going to happen around the corner. Your worth as a person has no commonality in your ability to get that job. You still have worth and value. Good luck figuring out what will work best for you.

    Going from bingeing and restricting
    To eating 6 meals a day
    To intuitive eating

  • sharon81
    sharon81 Posts: 83 Member
    edited April 18
    Sharon
    42 years old
    5'5"
    SW&HW (10/2022) 230lbs
    Jan 1 Starting weight: 193.0 lbs
    April 1 SW: 183.2
    CW 2/29: 180.4lbs
    GW 155
    LW 180.2
    Weigh in day is Thursday.
    Total loss to date for 2024 - 12.6lbs
    Total loss to date overall - 49.6lbs
    May 2nd GW: 179.0 lbs


    Weigh in on Thursdays 😉
    April 4:DNW
    April 11:182.4
    April 18: 180.4 - I suppose I won't shake a stick at losing 2 lbs since last week. I just hope this means that my inconsistent up and down is over and we'll see downward for a while.
    April 25:
    May 2:


    April Goals:
    🌸Log 6/7 days ❌
    🌸Exercise in some capacity 3/7 days ✅
    🌸Get off the sugar ✅ - Very little sugar compared to my old normal or normal during and before Easter. A little chocolate here and there. Sunday was a little problem as I had donuts and homemade PeanutButter cookies in the house, but I ate some so that I was not restricting and then said I was done with them and did not go back to them, and there are still cookies in the house... That's a huge victory for me. Mostly because I feel like I had enough to suffice, and I don't feel the need to have more right now.
  • kristinwoods919
    kristinwoods919 Posts: 77 Member
    April 5- 223.8
    April 12 -222.8
    April 19 - 221.7

    Its very slow going this month. But still a loss every week.
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 570 Member
    May I join this club even though I am no longer 200 plus pounds?

    Starting weight (3/20): 203
    Weight today (4/19): 195.5

    My goal is to get down to 120. I've been losing a pound a week thus far, which is perfectly on point. I will weigh 160 by New Year's if I lose at this rate. I pray I don't hit any plateaus but I'm ready to face them if necessary.
  • krabuck
    krabuck Posts: 42 Member
    42 years old, 5’10
    Snack queen
    Friday weigh in days
    Heaviest weight : 269 in January
    Starting weight: 264.8 last week or so

    April goals:
    Log every day
    Get through 3 weeks of C25K

    April 12: ugh
    April 19: 261.4
    April 26:

    Ok so I started off struggling and was very inconsistent the first two weeks of April... somehow I found my way this week and am doing well. Tracked everything all week, and I'm on day 5 of C25K... I did this running program before maybe 12 years ago and I don't remember it being so tough!! But I am 12 years older and probably 30ish lbs heavier. But it's ok! I'm doing it!

    Congrats to everyone else charging through this month and reaching your goals! You're doing great!! And it's honestly so motivating.
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,674 Member
    Update:

    SW 11/22 - 238.2
    Current weight: 229.2
    April goal weight - 224

    4/1: 229.2
    4/8: 228.3
    4/15: 228.1
    4/22:
    4/29:

    I’m late reporting this but am still here and trying. I use a scale app so I could go back and check my Monday weight. Slow going, but going down 😊
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,345 Member
    Hello all,

    I used to come on these monthly threads and they were very helpful to me. Thanks @RavenStCloud. Since going back to work full-time I haven't been on MFP or this thread. I really struggle when I work full-time. I was laid off during the Pandemic, got a great limited duration job and when that ended lost some weight until I got a permanent job again.

    I came on here today to see if I saw any old friends and how they were doing and because I just gave notice at work that I will be retiring early next month and anticipate joining the May thread. My 1st goal is to get stronger and make healthy foods at home. My health is going to come to the front burner again.

    Hope you all finish the month strong. I have been telling myself I want to finish my job strong but getting on MFP makes me realize I need to start now as much as I can and get a head start to getting fit and not wait until May.

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