03-30-2022 16:37 - edited 03-30-2022 19:26
03-30-2022 16:37 - edited 03-30-2022 19:26
April is always a colorful and wet month around here. New buds and flowers popping up every day, cool/worm rather than hot or cold, and the perfect time to get outside … just don’t forget a rain coat or shoes that do well in mud! It is also the time of year that January resolutions start to fade, which means it’s a great time for recommitment — Hence, April Alterations!
How It Works
The primary purpose of these monthly challenges is to keep track of your daily step goals for the month; though many of us track other things as well, like body weight exercises, sleep, trips to the gym, logging food, etc. This is not a competition to see who can do the most of whatever, instead it is a challenge to measure your consistency. So whether you do 1k, 5k, 10k or even 40k steps a day, this is measuring how many days out of the monthly total you can hit your goal.
Some might have a constant goal of 10k steps every single day and others might have a variable goal throughout the week, (and some might even plan days off!) for example.
Monday -> Friday = 10k steps a day
Sat & Sun = “6k steps a day,” or “not tracking”
Regardless of how you structure your daily goals, the only thing that matters for the monthly challenge is whether or not you reach what you set out to do.
Suggested Posting Format
1) Post either your constant or variable step goal.
2) Keep track of the # of daily goals achieved out of the monthly minimum and or monthly total
Picture Scavenger Hunt — 3 pictures
The theme of the photo scavenger hunt this month is changing seasons. Beginning of Spring in the North and Fall in the South. So blossoms for some of us, especially on the trees, and falling leaves for others. And, of course, the mud. Get out there and takes some pics!
Posting
Although you certainly don’t have to post daily, you’ll likely stay closer to what you set out to do by updating the thread several times/week
Injury Notice
If you injure yourself during the month and need to scale back due to the injury, then all you have to do is adjust your goal for that period. If you normally do 10k steps a day but pull a hamstring and decide to do minimal walking (2k steps a day), then all you have to do is change your goal.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
04-26-2022 05:30
04-26-2022 05:30
April Alterations Day 25
12K steps/day | 11 | /13 |
At least 8K steps/day | 7 | /17 |
Close all 5 circles | 9 | /13 |
Make dinner | 9 | /16 |
Drink 60oz water/day | 7 | /15 |
IF (16:8) | 14 | /26 |
IF (18:6) | 2 | /4 |
Last April Steps | 265,377 | 210,271 |
Last April Floors | 344 | 160 |
Last April Miles | 120.37 | 92.11 |
Last April Calories | 53,413 | 63,031 |
Scavenger Hunt pics | 2 | /3 |
04-26-2022 18:51
04-26-2022 18:51
April Alteration Day 26
16K steps/day | 22/28 | |
6-10 minute calisthenics workout | 23/25 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 14/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 20 days or more during the month | 17/20 | |
1 pull-up | 26/28 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 28 days | 25/28 | |
14 Dry (no alcohol) days | 4.24 | 13/14 |
Beat April 2021 bike mileage (202.9 miles) | 196.4 |
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
04-26-2022 20:34
04-26-2022 20:34
April Alterations - Day 26
9,000 steps: 14/15 days
11,000 steps: 7/15 days
Bellicon exercises: 21/25 days
Intermittent Fasting: 26/28 days
Stomach exercises (w/weights): 11/10 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 3/3
04-27-2022 06:33
04-27-2022 06:33
April Alterations Day 26
12K steps/day | 12 | /13 |
At least 8K steps/day | 7 | /17 |
Close all 5 circles | 10 | /13 |
Make dinner | 9 | /16 |
Drink 60oz water/day | 8 | /15 |
IF (16:8) | 15 | /26 |
IF (18:6) | 2 | /4 |
Last April Steps | 280,880 | 210,271 |
Last April Floors | 368 | 160 |
Last April Miles | 127.58 | 92.11 |
Last April Calories | 55,701 | 63,031 |
Scavenger Hunt pics | 2 | /3 |
04-27-2022 06:49
04-27-2022 06:49
27 April
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 18/20
15 days over 12,000 11/15
10 days over 15,000 steps 4/10
3 days over 20,000 steps 1/3
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance) 24/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
04-27-2022 12:32
04-27-2022 12:32
April Alterations - Day 27
9,000 steps: 15/15 days
11,000 steps: 7/15 days
Bellicon exercises: 22/25 days
Intermittent Fasting: 27:/28 days
Stomach exercises (w/weights): 12/10 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 3/3
04-27-2022 18:48
04-27-2022 18:48
April Alteration Day 27
16K steps/day | 23/28 | |
6-10 minute calisthenics workout | 24/25 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 14/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 20 days or more during the month | 18/20 | |
1 pull-up | 27/28 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 28 days | 26/28 | |
14 Dry (no alcohol) days | 4.24 | 13/14 |
Beat April 2021 bike mileage (202.9 miles) | 207.4 |
Wow. April is almost done. Any May theme suggestions?
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
04-28-2022 06:17
04-28-2022 06:17
April Alterations Day 27
12K steps/day | 12 | /13 |
At least 8K steps/day | 7 | /17 |
Close all 5 circles | 10 | /13 |
Make dinner | 10 | /16 |
Drink 60oz water/day | 8 | /15 |
IF (16:8) | 16 | /26 |
IF (18:6) | 2 | /4 |
Last April Steps | 286,280 | 210,271 |
Last April Floors | 377 | 160 |
Last April Miles | 129.88 | 92.11 |
Last April Calories | 57,590 | 63,031 |
Scavenger Hunt pics | 2 | /3 |
04-28-2022 06:48
04-28-2022 06:48
28 April
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 19/20
15 days over 12,000 12/15
10 days over 15,000 steps 4/10
3 days over 20,000 steps 1/3
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance) 24/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
04-28-2022 12:22 - edited 04-28-2022 12:24
04-28-2022 12:22 - edited 04-28-2022 12:24
April Alterations - Day 28
9,000 steps:15/15 days
11,000 steps: 8/915 days
Bellicon exercises: 21/25 days
Intermittent Fasting: 2728 days
Stomach exercises (w/weights): 13/10 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 3/3
04-29-2022 04:59
04-29-2022 04:59
April Alterations 26-8
17.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 3/21
9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 2/9
2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 21/30
IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 28/30
Weights 2x/week: 1/8
Stretch 4x/week: 1/16
Squats 30/day: 1/16
Lose 3 pounds: --/3
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 312,070/450,000
04-29-2022 06:19
04-29-2022 06:19
29 April
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 20/20
15 days over 12,000 13/15
10 days over 15,000 steps 4/10
3 days over 20,000 steps 1/3
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance) 24/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
04-29-2022 07:22
04-29-2022 07:22
April Alterations Day 28
12K steps/day | 13 | /13 |
At least 8K steps/day | 7 | /17 |
Close all 5 circles | 11 | /13 |
Make dinner | 10 | /16 |
Drink 60oz water/day | 9 | /15 |
IF (16:8) | 17 | /26 |
IF (18:6) | 2 | /4 |
Last April Steps | 303,349 | 210,271 |
Last April Floors | 404 | 160 |
Last April Miles | 137.86 | 92.11 |
Last April Calories | 59,921 | 63,031 |
Scavenger Hunt pics | 2 | /3 |
04-30-2022 06:09
04-30-2022 06:09
30 April
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 21/20
15 days over 12,000 14/15
10 days over 15,000 steps 4/10
3 days over 20,000 steps 1/3
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance) 26/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
04-30-2022 07:23
04-30-2022 07:23
@NellyG @Carrie71 @SteppingBooks @Jotex @PureEvil @TamtamTrot time to post your goals for new month, so here's the link MAYbe 2022.
@TamtamTrot -- were you successful in increasing your April active minutes?
@stoughjr - are you still around? Go post your goal for May.
@PrincessJasmine -- I see you are new and looking for some tips for more activity in your office job. MAYbe set some daily floor goals and work them into your walks? You could track them in our monthly challenge.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
04-30-2022 20:40
04-30-2022 20:40
April Alteration Day 30
16K steps/day | 26/28 | |
6-10 minute calisthenics workout | 25/25 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 15/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 20 days or more during the month | 20/20 | |
1 pull-up | 30/28 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 28 days | 28/28 | |
14 Dry (no alcohol) days | 4.24 | 16/14 |
Beat April 2021 bike mileage (202.9 miles) | 260.9 |
Pretty good month. Two days short on steps, but I got the rest and hit the sleep goal for the first time in months.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
05-01-2022 07:40
05-01-2022 07:40
April Alterations - Day 29&30
9,000 steps:16/15 days
11,000 steps: 9/15 days
Bellicon exercises: 22/25 days
Intermittent Fasting: 30/28 days
Stomach exercises (w/weights): 13/10 days
Scavenger Hunt Pics: 3/3
A few busy or ‘down’ days but am pretty happy overall with my ‘performance’. 😁
05-01-2022 18:53
05-01-2022 18:53
April Alterations 2022 Update:
10k steps per day | 30 | /30 |
13,699 steps per day | 22 | /19 |
17k steps per day | 12 | /11 |
Activities | 8 | /15 |
Photo Scavenger Hunt | 1 | /3 |
Full 'Reminders to Move' Days | 11 | /11 |
Finish challenges | 10 | /9 |
Update post | 5 | /7 |
Frank | Washington, USA
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05-02-2022 04:52
05-02-2022 04:52
April Alterations 29-30
17.3k Steps/Day Weekdays: 3/21
9.5K Steps/Day Weekends: 2/9
2000 Calorie Limit/Day: 23/30
IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 30/30
Weights 2x/week: 1/8
Stretch 4x/week: 1/16
Squats 30/day: 1/16
Lose 3 pounds: --/3
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 332,412/450,000
I didn't hit many of my goals, but I did get some spring cleaning done and a new heating/cooling system installed.