April 2012 Challenge

[SmeoneSpcl]

My starting weight is 308, and my goal is to lose 10 pounds in the month of April.
I am going to do this by increasing my workouts to 4 times a week and logging into MFP everyday and watching my calories.

[RussianBlue_x2]

I've been doing fairly well on my exercise and overall weight loss. What I really want to do this month is add some additional types of workouts that will help me be ready for the Warrior Dash on May 5... otherwise I'm afraid I will be sore for a week! With the warmer weather and being outside exercising, I feel like I need more fluids. I want to get my fluids up to 72+ per day. I am now starting my sixth month post surgery and losing 7-8 pounds this month would make me very happy, so that's my "scale" goal.

My goal weight is in sight. I am keeping my eyes on the prize.

Good luck everyone!

[midnight]

Get through my surgery tomorrow and get going on this part of my journey. I am hoping to drop 20-30 pounds this month. Good luck to all of you.

[Tara McGee Jackson]

Ugh April! I hope you are kinder than March was to the scale! Last month I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted it. Basically, a bunch of crap! I am going back to basics. Protein, protein, protein. I also quit going to the gym. I had sooo much going on in March but excuses, excuses.

April Goals
1. Eat better. Protein first!
2. More H2O
3. EXERCISE!
4. Loose 8lbs(starting weight 187.5) So I can be in the 170's!

[Tara McGee Jackson]

Get through my surgery tomorrow and get going on this part of my journey. I am hoping to drop 20-30 pounds this month. Good luck to all of you.

Good luck today!!!

[Tara McGee Jackson]

I'm on vacation the 12-16, lots of activities planned. Hope I don't gain during the trip. I'm acting as a chaperone for my daughter's high school trip so I don't get any control over where we eat or anything. Hoping all the walking we'll be doing makes up for any unhealthy foods....

I did this a week ago. I came home and weighed the exact same. I ate decent foods but I ate often. TONS of walking

[Dee Leshuz]

Wow, Gwen, 264! You've lost so much weight!

housediva, my tips for getting enough protein in painlessly are: Include at least one protein shake or high protein broth a day, I like InJury's chicken soup, eat Greek yogurt at 22 grams per cup and cottage cheese that has 24 grams of protein per cup. I'm supposed to get 60 grams per day, what's your goal?

[Tarheel2012]

My goal is to be in onederland by May 1st! I will do this by increasing my workout, getting in my daily 64+ grams of protein, getting 60+ ounces of fluids (no Gatorade, vitamin water or lightly sweet tea). Only lean meats and veggies, limited cheese, increase my fruits and beans. And a hell of a lot of luck...lol!

[LauraM5]

My starting weight is 246. Goal is to reach 236 and to improve my fluids. I do great with iced tea, which my surgeon wants me to limit to one a day. But its one successful way for me to get my fluids in so I keep drinking it. I'm on vacation the 12-16, lots of activities planned. Hope I don't gain during the trip. I'm acting as a chaperone for my daughter's high school trip so I don't get any control over where we eat or anything. Hoping all the walking we'll be doing makes up for any unhealthy foods....

Kelly Jo, switch to crystal light and/or decaf iced tea. Crystal light is easy to pack for your trip and you can get it in any store where's ever you are going. Have fun and don't worry about the food! It will work itself out!

[coloredgem23]

Walk 5 times a week.

Limit soda to one a week.

NO fast food!!!!!

[jane_vsg_ayla]

Starting weight 145 with 29% fat/54% muscle/50% water weight (according to my scale anyway). Goal is to increase my % water by 2+% AND *EITHER* get to 140lbs or transfer 1-3% of fat to muscle using my scale so its the same reference point (dont actually care what the numbers are or how accurate, just want to see them change!). Goals to help me get there are (1) meet with a personal trainer at least twice to get a "professional" opinion and direction, (2) hit 10k steps at least 4 days a week, and (3) walk a minimum of 5k almost every day until I can do it in under 45 mins without breathing hard.

And funny this thread showed up today - calorie count headlined this today - fun reading and makes you think about your own
Does anyone have any weird goals?

[Busybee]

Starting weight 230.
Goals for April : 10 lbs weight loss. Get in more protein! Walk 3 days per week. Arm toning 2 days per week. Start Zumba before end of month. Encourage my fellow sleevers. Do not kill my hubby, just kidding. Get my calorie intake up to 600 per day consistently.

[Dee Leshuz]

I walked 1 1/2 hours yesterday...slow steady pace but my Body Bugg recorded that I burned an extra 300 calories, bringing me up to almost 2000 calories for my RMR for the day. On Monday I'm going to start Curves just to get some gentle weight training going. I feel great, lost another pound, my weight loss is not fast but it is steady so far.

How's everyone else doing?

[Tara McGee Jackson]

How is everyone doing??? I am in a funk and sleep a lot right now.

[Dee Leshuz]

Are you feeling down or do you think you might be sick? I hope you feel better regardless.


I'm a little bummed b/c even though I'm exercising more I've eaten more and haven't lost as much as I thought I should this week (1 lb. vs. 2) Since I lose so slow I have to really watch it. I've been doing more 1.5 hour walks and running up and down stairs (I invent reasons, including stairs, that involve me walking up and down my 3rd floor walkup) but I need to be more diligent with the food. It's so easy to get comfortable and think, well, I'm exercising more...I can eat more, don't want to starve my body...So I'm going to watch my food/calories more.I've never lost weight by exercise alone...