😀😀😀***APRIL 2024 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***😀😀😀

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  • Patti241
    Patti241 Posts: 4,948 Member
    April Start Weight: 137
    April Goal Weight: 135
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130

    April 3: 137
    April 10: 139
    April 15:
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • 19KCMama
    19KCMama Posts: 122 Member
    I’m a little confused, can one of you help. So, I did a body scan at my gym yesterday (first time). My basal metabolic rate is 1193. I’ve been eating 1,200 calories, and as you guys have seen… some weeks I lose, some weeks I gain, and when I lose, it’s very little (a couple oz).

    So my understanding is that you have to cut 500 calories per day in order to lose 1lb per week. Does this mean in order to lose at rate of 1lb per week I have to cut 500 from 1,193 per day?!?! 🫣. So, 693 + whatever I burn when I work out. Am I understanding this right?

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  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 338 Member
    19KCMama wrote: »
    I’m a little confused, can one of you help. So, I did a body scan at my gym yesterday (first time). My basal metabolic rate is 1193. I’ve been eating 1,200 calories, and as you guys have seen… some weeks I lose, some weeks I gain, and when I lose, it’s very little (a couple oz).

    So my understanding is that you have to cut 500 calories per day in order to lose 1lb per week. Does this mean in order to lose at rate of 1lb per week I have to cut 500 from 1,193 per day?!?! 🫣. So, 693 + whatever I burn when I work out. Am I understanding this right?

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    BMR is only the caloric burn you require to survive… this doesn’t take into account ANY activity you do. I’m sure you don’t just lay in bed all day doing nothing. You’re fine with limiting to 1200 calories.
  • 3rdtimelosesit
    3rdtimelosesit Posts: 291 Member
    April Start Weight: 319.4
    April Goal Weight: 313.0

    March 28: 319.4
    April 4: 312.6
    April 11: 312.2 Not much loss this week but since I've already reached monthly goal I'll take it.
    April 18:
    April 25:
    April 30:

    Monthly weight loss: -7.2
    Total weight drop todate: -20.8
  • BeckySage7349
    BeckySage7349 Posts: 2 Member
    April Start Weight: 208 lbs
    April Goal Weight: 200 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs

    April 1: 208
    April 8: 207
    April 15:
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • ronicaw57
    ronicaw57 Posts: 117 Member
    Female, 6 ft.
    [MFP Highest Weight: (8/20/18): 264.4]

    April Start Weight: 159
    April Goal Weight: 157
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 155-160 (Maintenance)



    April 1: 159
    April 5: 158.8 (-0.2 lbs)
    April 12: 158 (-0.8 lb)
    April 19:
    April 26:
    April 30:
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,302 Member
    Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Original MFP starting weight (January 2018): 168.2
    January 1, 2024 Weight: 155.4 (10-day average 155.8)
    March 30 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 148.4 (10-day average 149.2)
    April goal: Get back to lower end of maintenance weight range
    Ultimate goal: Stay in maintenance range between (absolutely 140 - 153 and ideally 142-148)

    I report scale weight and (ten day average weight), and I post on Saturdays.

    March 30: 148.4 (10-day average 149.2)
    April 6: 147.6 (10-day average 149.1)
    April 13: 148.2 (10-day average 148.4)
    April 20:
    April 27:
    May 4:

    Total loss for April: Eight pounds. Nice loss in January. Very stable all through February. Slowly up in March. Now finally slowly going back down in April. I am right at the upper end of my "ideal" maintenance range, and just higher than the middle of my absolute maintenance range. That's good! I am down 7.3 pounds for the year.

    Stick to it!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,242 Member
    edited April 14
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    My name is Donna. I am 63 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

    Start Weight (from March 31st, 2024 ): 179.6

    Goal Weight: 175.6 (4 pound loss)

    End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx

    Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    04/01-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    04/07-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I hate that I could not weigh today. However, I was stuck in the ER until 11:00 last night with my foot. It swelled up, was red and was horribly painful. The hospital suspected a blood clot but after much testing (Xray, CT scan, Ultrasound Dopplers and Blood work), they determined it must be diabetic neuropathy. Strange, I always thought that was like a phantom pain, not actually such a horrible physical thing. So today I remain a club foot and will have to keep it elevated. I knew the size would skew my weight so I will come back in a few days and add a weight when things have stabilized. Until then, enjoy your week my friends. The weather here in Michigan is improving!

    04/14-181.0-(Trend Weight: 181.4)- While I did pretty well in February, March was not a good month for me and April (so far) is not faring any better. My hunger has been outrageous, my cravings have been horrendous. I think my body is fighting the losses I had in the months prior. I have a serious lack of exercise going on due to the severe foot problem. It’s s..l..o..w..l..y getting better so I am hoping I can incorporate a little more movement this week. Lots of travel this week for some important medical appointments. One appointment is an 8 hour round trip. I will try to get some movement in on the days that I can. Weather got bad again with some snow this past week but is slowly improving now at weeks end in northern Michigan. I saw a Robin yesterday.

    04/21-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    04/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    04/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    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
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,302 Member
    mtaratoot wrote: »
    March 30: 148.4 (10-day average 149.2)
    April 6: 147.6 (10-day average 149.1)
    April 13: 148.2 (10-day average 148.4)

    Total loss for April: Eight pounds. Nice loss in January. Very stable all through February. Slowly up in March. Now finally slowly going back down in April. I am right at the upper end of my "ideal" maintenance range, and just higher than the middle of my absolute maintenance range. That's good! I am down 7.3 pounds for the year.

    Stick to it!

    I have no idea why I wrote that my total loss for April is eight pounds. I can do math. It's 0.8 pounds. Eight tenths of a pound, not eight pounds. That's not just an error, it's an order of magnitude error!

    The 7.3 pounds for the year is correct.

    Onward!
  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 405 Member
    April Start Weight: 94.2kg
    April Goal Weight: 90kg
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 58kg

    April 1: 94.2kg
    April 8: 92.7kg (-1.5kg😄)
    April 15: 92.1kg (-0.6kg)
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • LowTechForever
    LowTechForever Posts: 300 Member
    April Start Weight:149.5lbs
    April Goal Weight: 147lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140lbs

    April 3: 149.5lbs (10-day moving average from Happy Scale: 149.2lbs)
    April 8: DNW
    April 15: 147.75 (10-day: 148.1)
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • Linette1234
    Linette1234 Posts: 12 Member
    April Start Weight: 66,15kg
    April Goal Weight: 65kg (-1kg of fat)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 61kg

    April 1: 66,15kg (33,2% BF / 6 VF)
    April 8: 66,05kg (32,9% BF / 5 VF)
    April 15: 66,10 (32,8% BF / 6 VF)
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • 19KCMama
    19KCMama Posts: 122 Member
    edited April 15
    April Start Weight: 155.6
    April Goal Weight: 153.0

    March 31: 155.6
    April 8: 157.6
    April 15: 157.2
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:

    Bootcamp x3 this week. My goal is 4 next week 💪🏼💪🏼.
  • RiverboatRob
    RiverboatRob Posts: 4 Member
    April Start Weight: 235.2
    April Goal Weight: 225.5
    Ultimate Goal Weight:200

    April 1:235.2
    April 8:230.6
    April 15:229.8
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:

    This week was a little more relaxed than the week prior. Went to a friend's house to watch UFC and ate more than I planned. I definitely plan to be more strict this week with my calories. I for sure can hit my goal weight in the next 16 days
  • Stepawayfromthetable
    Stepawayfromthetable Posts: 30 Member
    April Start Weight:158.0 (PMS & ate very salty food)
    April Goal Weight:145.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight:125

    April 1:158.0
    April 8:155.6 (had horrible food over the weekend and did not workout like usual, meal prepped all last night and ready for this week)
    April 15:153.2 (had a cheat meal yesterday-bigger than it should have been, slacking on working out)
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,302 Member
    @Stepawayfromthetable

    Cheat meal? Who did you cheat? Why not think of it as a TREAT meal. It only happens every now and then, and that's fine. You're still losing at a pretty fast rate - five pounds in two weeks when you're only in the mid 150s is not really sustainable. It might even explain the desire to go off the rails and have that treat meal. General guidance is to aim for no more than 0.5% to 1.0% of your weight per week, and more towards the lower end if you don't have much to lose. That would be less than a pound a week for a good goal. Just think about it. You get to decide!
  • takinitalloff
    takinitalloff Posts: 2,917 Member
    NonnieDoiron wrote: »
    🙁 My MIL who lives with us went by ambulance to the hospital on Monday, had emergency cardiac surgery, and is now in CV ICU. This week has been incredibly stressful, and I am doing what I have always done… dropping everything I need to do for me to help everyone else. So, no walking and not eating right.

    The last time I went hard in the paint to lose weight and was successful, my son was diagnosed with cancer and we were in the hospital for 4 months. Now, I’m trying to do it again, I was successful last month in meeting my monthly goal. Now, my MIL is in the hospital indefinitely. What is God trying to tell me? Am I not supposed to lose weight and be healthier?
    I’m sorry to hear of your family’s health troubles, that’s a lot to deal with. I hope your son is doing well, and that your MIL is going to make a full recovery.

    I’m sure God is not telling you that you’re not supposed to be healthy. One thing I’ve learned is that nobody can carry everyone around them. Can you reach out to other family members for support, both for your MIL and for yourself? Can others take some “hospital shifts,” or if you’re going to be the primary person to deal with the hospital, can someone in your circle of friends & family help you with your food?

    Also, it is important to find a few minutes for yourself every day, yes even in a crisis. Perhaps there is a park near the hospital where you could go for a 10-minute walk before you go in to see your MIL? Or try a guided meditation on Youtube before bed? We have to take care of ourselves if we’re going to care for others. Nobody has an unlimited supply of energy to give and give. Take care of yourself ❤️

  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 934 Member
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    April Start Weight: 349.6
    April Goal Weight: 335/330
    Ultimate Goal Weight: between 220-260 ( I'm not picking. lol )

    April 1: 349.6
    April 8: 344.4
    April 15: 342.2
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:

    Total weight loss:
  • takinitalloff
    takinitalloff Posts: 2,917 Member
    April Start Weight: 193.1 lbs
    April Goal Weight: 186 lbs (1.7 lbs/week)
    Long-Term Goal Weight: 140 lbs by November 30, 2024

    April 1: 193.1 lbs
    April 8: 190.4 lbs
    April 15: 190.6 lbs
    April 22:
    April 30:

    Weight lost this month: 2.5 lbs

    No exceptions. No excuses. 🥑
    💝 Discipline is self-love. 💖
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 827 Member
    edited April 15
    Went glamping in our travel trailer for 5 days and I was cognizant of bringing decent snacks for the most part. Homemade guacamole, and chips and salsa, cut vegetables and ranch, and some almond crackers and hard cheeses and nuts. Did have a couple choco chip cookies and some wine. But eating on the road isn’t always healthy and easy on me. I cook at home most of the time and love my routine. It was warm and sunny so we did get 10k steps in on a couple of days and came close on the others. Also completed a 6-mile bike ride for the first time in years.

    April Start Weight: 145.9
    April Goal Weight: 143
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

    April 1: 145.9
    April 2: 144.4 (loss after 5 weeks)
    April 8: 146.9
    April 15: 146.4
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:
  • shellsrosenberg
    shellsrosenberg Posts: 8 Member
    April Start Weight: 148
    April Goal Weight: 143
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 133

    April 1: 148 lbs
    April 8: 148.8 lbs
    April 15: 149.9 lbs
    April 22:
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    April 30:
  • enlightenme3
    enlightenme3 Posts: 2,618 Member
    Female, 5’7”
    HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
    April Start Weight: 135.6 pounds
    April Goal Weight: 130-135 pounds
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-135 pounds

    April 1: 135.6
    April 8: 136.6
    April 15: 138.0
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:

    Total weight loss/gain to date this month: + 2.4 pounds

    Travel for the first 8 or 9 days of the month and then house guests (just left yesterday). Back at it again.
  • cathyb60
    cathyb60 Posts: 315 Member
    April start weight: 217.50
    April goal weight: 214
    Ultimate goal weight ( to start) 190

    I've been struggling the last few months, thankfully there is still a bit of determination in me to keep going. We both have had some health issues the past year or so and had made the decision to sell our home, we will be moving in the next couple of weeks, so hopefully things will calm down after that.

    April 1: 217.50
    April 8: 218.50!
    April 15: 219!
    April22:
    April 29:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,242 Member
    NonnieDoiron wrote: »
    April Start Weight: 191.6 lbs
    April Goal Weight: 184.6 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs

    April 1: 191.6 lbs
    April 8: 194.2 lbs
    April 15: 195.8 lbs
    April 22:
    April 29:
    April 30:

    🙁 My MIL who lives with us went by ambulance to the hospital on Monday, had emergency cardiac surgery, and is now in CV ICU. This week has been incredibly stressful, and I am doing what I have always done… dropping everything I need to do for me to help everyone else. So, no walking and not eating right.

    The last time I went hard in the paint to lose weight and was successful, my son was diagnosed with cancer and we were in the hospital for 4 months. Now, I’m trying to do it again, I was successful last month in meeting my monthly goal. Now, my MIL is in the hospital indefinitely. What is God trying to tell me? Am I not supposed to lose weight and be healthier?

    @NonnieDoiron Sending up prayers for your MIL. I hope she will have a speedy and full recovery. In the meantime, do the best to take care of yourself because you are important too. And so is your journey to stay healthy. Practice as many good habits as you can.

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