TEAM MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES JANUARY 2019 TEAM CHAT

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  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
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    Username AustinRuadhain
    Weigh In Day: Monday
    Weigh in Week: 3
    Previous Weight: 166.2
    Current Weight: 162.9

    I have now lost 100 pounds. A year ago in February, I weighed in on MFP at 265. Woohoo! 🎉🎉
    Congratulations!!!!!

    Kres567 wrote: »
    Two things I must get more consistent with.

    Question for you (and everyone else) - do you weigh and track raw veggies you eat through the day? I know I should but that’s the one food group I get lazy with - I cut them up and just throw them in a container. I figure I’m doing so good by eating them so isn’t that enough??
    Honestly, I have not been good about logging lately. But, when I have logged, I just estimate the veggies. I figure it's the one thing I can pretty much eat as much as I like, and can save myself the trouble of weighing/measuring.


  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
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    Monday check-in
    Calories - haven't logged and I've snacked more than usual, so probably over :(
    Water - not enough
    Exercise - 60min lifting

    Tough day at work :(
  • UTMom81
    UTMom81 Posts: 1,392 Member
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    Username AustinRuadhain
    Weigh In Day: Monday
    Weigh in Week: 3
    Previous Weight: 166.2
    Current Weight: 162.9

    I have now lost 100 pounds. A year ago in February, I weighed in on MFP at 265. Woohoo! 🎉🎉

    Wow! You are AMAZING!!! What a fantastic accomplishment! And in such a short time! “Great job” doesn’t quite seem to cut it. Phenomenal!
  • UTMom81
    UTMom81 Posts: 1,392 Member
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    Kres567 wrote: »
    Week 2 Team Challenge - Mindful Eating

    Mindful eating is something I was practicing a few months ago and I have lost track of it. As the infographic says - learning to eat well is more of a marathon than a sprint. For me, eating mindfully means slowing down around mealtimes, paying attention to when my body tells me I am full and alternatively when I am hungry. Have a look at the image and pick a few things that resonate with you and start building them into your daily habits. Feel free to share with the team.

    @UTMom81 - check out #2!!

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    Love this, Jen! Yes, I saw #2. I also like #8 about putting down the fork between bites! May have to try to remember to try that one next.
  • UTMom81
    UTMom81 Posts: 1,392 Member
    edited January 2019
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    Monday Check In
    Calories: under
    Exercise: two short walks but got in a great 45 min circuit training workout at the gym. I’ve started doing wall sits and adding in some other strength training moves a little at a time. I’m sore, but I feel good!
    Water: over

    Goal recap:
    1. Stay in the green. :)
    2. 10 cups water. :)
    3. Walk at work, gym or longer walk after. :)
    4. No alcohol. :)
    5. Eat the meals I planned!!! :)

    Goals for tomorrow:
    1. Stay in the green.
    2. 10 cups water.
    3. Walk for at least 30 min. Hopefully longer.
    4. No alcohol.
    5. Eat only while sitting down.
    6. Work on putting fork down between bites.
  • dee_toronto
    dee_toronto Posts: 65 Member
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    Friday Check In
    Calories: slightly over
    Water: under
    Exercise: zumba and 9065 steps

    Saturday Check In
    Calories: slightly over
    Water: way under
    Exercise: none, 3491 steps

    Sunday Check In
    Calories: slightly over
    Water: none:(
    Exercise: none, 3260 steps

    Monday Check In
    Calories: on track
    Water: under
    Exercise: 45 mins kickboxing and 7500 steps
    Tomorrow: eat better and drink more water

    Question for the group, are calories counted before or after the exercise credits?
  • dee_toronto
    dee_toronto Posts: 65 Member
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    Congrats @AustinRuadhain! That's an incredible loss and to maintain it for a year!!!
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    Monday Check in

    Calories: right on target
    Exercise: one hour walk at lunch: 12K steps
    Water: good

    Goals for today:
    1. Eat mindfully. If I’m hungry eat what I planned. When I get full, stop. If I’m not hungry wait until I am.✅
    2. Eat according to what I’ve entered in my journal✅
    3. Drink 3 big Starbucks cups at work and then continue at home✅
    4. Walk at lunch✅
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    crmacph987 wrote: »
    MFP User ID: crmacph987
    Weigh-in Day: Friday (sorry I'm late again)
    Weigh in Week: 2
    Previous Weight: 352.5 (Starting Weight 354)
    Current Weight: 351

    Great loss!! Unfortunately we missed it for the week 2 weigh ins. Check back in Friday for your up to date week 3 weight.
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    ka97 wrote: »
    Monday check-in
    Calories - haven't logged and I've snacked more than usual, so probably over :(
    Water - not enough
    Exercise - 60min lifting

    Tough day at work :(

    I hear you - today was long! Hope tomorrow is a better one for you.
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    There are so many reminders on the Mindful Eating road map that I like:

    7. Eat fibre - i really believe it helps me feel fuller longer especially when paired with a protein
    11. Rate your hunger before you eat - this is definitely something i want to work more on
    18. Eat your favourite food last - I do this all the time!! Loved this one.
    21. Plan for tomorrow - get what you need for tomorrow ready today. I have a bit of work to do to get better with this one.
    22. Place healthy foods where you can see them - I started doing this in my fridge with all of my produce. Condiments and other things go in my drawers. All of the open space is filled with produce and yogurt. I rarely have produce that goes bad anymore. I eat all of it through the week.
    26. Focus on nourishing foods - must work on this when it comes to snacking and weekend meals
  • Jactop
    Jactop Posts: 696 Member
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    Username: Jactop
    Weigh in Week: 3
    Weigh in Day: Monday
    Previous Weight: 209.5
    Current Weight: 208.3
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    magnusMLQ wrote: »
    Username: magnusMLQ
    Weigh in Week: 3
    Weigh in Day: Monday
    Previous Weight: 182.1
    Current Weight: 181.9

    Nice loss!
  • BoldBerry
    BoldBerry Posts: 15 Member
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    Monday Check-in

    Calories: under
    Water: over!
    Exercise: none
    Tomorrow: Shop & meal prep w/ more veggies. Get in 30 min exercise.
  • samuel860
    samuel860 Posts: 41 Member
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    Username: Samuel860
    Weigh in week: Week 3
    Weigh in day: Tuesday
    Previous Weight: 189.8
    Todays Weight: 186.7
    Wow what a week - been sick most of it lol - HOPEFULLY I'll KEEP THE GOOD WEIGHT
  • pjmfitforme
    pjmfitforme Posts: 161 Member
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    Monday check in

    Calories-on track
    Water-on track
    Exercise-run 2 miles and 45 minute power pump class

    Goal for today is to stay within plan and take a spin class at the gym
  • sunshineplace
    sunshineplace Posts: 252 Member
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    tess5036 wrote: »
    Kres567 wrote: »
    Hi @Kres567 ,

    Thank you! :smile:

    And -- sure! Top 2 things (this will be so boring, but it's true):

    1. Weigh and log all food and drink. I won't know what's working or not working about what I am eating if I don't log it.
    2. Meal planning and preparation. This included learning some simple meals that are healthy and easy, so I always have a healthy option.

    And on a related note -- I LOVE your Mindful Eating infographic!

    Two things I must get more consistent with.

    Question for you (and everyone else) - do you weigh and track raw veggies you eat through the day? I know I should but that’s the one food group I get lazy with - I cut them up and just throw them in a container. I figure I’m doing so good by eating them so isn’t that enough??

    On Weight Watchers we don’t have to track them. I do remember reading somewhere with certain vegetables you actually expend more calories digesting them than is actually in them!!

    Unfortunatley, that is a fallacy. We do use calories to digest food (refered to as the thermic effect of food), but not as many as we gain from them. THis is a good primer on the topic, with a basic outline
    http://www.shapesense.com/nutrition/articles/thermic-effect-of-food.aspx

    Thank you @tess5036 for the article. I didn’t know that the calories burned in the thermic effect was so low. I guess the bottom line is eating vegetables is super beneficial in so many ways.
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    BoldBerry wrote: »
    Monday Check-in

    Calories: under
    Water: over!
    Exercise: none
    Tomorrow: Shop & meal prep w/ more veggies. Get in 30 min exercise.

    Great day and plan for Tuesday!
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    UTMom81 wrote: »
    @AustinRuadhain, this is for you!
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    Congratulations!

    So sweet! Love it!
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