MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE - March 2019
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Awesome steps!Sunday Check In
Calories: Under
Exercise: Spent time at the gym tonight: elliptical, circuit training. I'm noticing that I am getting stronger. Did one machine I've always been afraid to even try. Didn't figure I could do it, but I did! Not a lot of reps, but it's a starting point.
Water: good
Tomorrow:- Stay in the green.
- Get at least 10K steps.
- Do some kind of workout, even if it is here at home.
Steps: 3/1--10,066
3/2--16,936angielove88 wrote: »Sunday check-in:
Calories : under, which I thought would be harder since I went to the theater( brought in a bag of skinny pop 🍿) and had dinner afterwards. Loving the calories on menus though so I was able to make a good choice.
Water: slightly under
Exercise : 30 min cardio fix
Steps: 15004
Tmrw is my day off so I will try and not binge watch any Netflix so I can get more steps in!
Great day!1 -
Build a Better Breakfast Challenge
Okay, so I totally think this will look odd to most people, but I love it. My usual breakfast focuses on greens (frozen spinach or other green, 4+ ounces) and healthy fats (flaxseed meal) with sweetness added by blueberries. The base is half cashew milk (smooth and slightly sweet) and half cold brew coffee (because morning).
About 200 calories.2 -
sunshineplace wrote: »Check in for yesterday and today....
... my goal was to make at least one improvement for my weekend and I have done that by checking in here and I also tracked every morsel all weekend long which are things I don’t normally do on weekends. So....yay me! Lol
@sunshineplace - This is the most inspiring post. Seriously. You set your goal for the weekend and met it! And then you acknowledged what's so and that you met your goal. That's all kinds of awesome!
@UTMom81 - Over 10K steps! Woohoo!
@JenAWhite - What a great day for steps! And go, you, on that water goal! I am convinced that hydration helps.
@angielove88 - Oh, my. Your trying-not-to-binge-Netflix comment made me laugh! I spent an hour last night in the living room doing stepping while watching something. (I use a platform and step up and down.) So you could combine the Netflix binge and movement.
@Navydaddjtc - Thank you for all your work on the challenge and the group in general.
@TeresaW1020 - I am so sorry your knee was acting up, and glad to hear you backed off. So smart.
@tess5036 - I hope your knee is better soon! Today being a big work day won't be all bad, then, as your knee might appreciate a light day.
@embersdream - Welcome! And congratulations on the loss this week! Great work!
@UTMom81 - I love the Appalachian Trail challenge! @TeresaW1020 , thanks for letting us gather at your place last night! ;-)
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Navydaddjtc wrote: »
ATTN ALL WARRIORS ATTN ALL WARRIORS
IT WITH A SADDENED HEART THAT I AM PASSING ALONG TO YOU THAT STEVE'S @STEPLAJ MOTHER DIED THIS AFTERNOON. PLEASE KEEP STEVE AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS WE GO THROUGH OUR WEEK.
GREG
CORRECTION MY BAD IT'S HIS MOTHER IN LAW1 -
Username: angielove88
Weigh-in Day: Monday
Weigh in Week: 1
Starting Weight: 181.8
Current Weight: 178.8
Excited to see that number go down! 😊💪🏽
@AustinRuadhain haha. I'll see what I can makeshift as a platform so I can get my steps. Thanks!2 -
broncobuddee wrote: »Here are the steppers I have registered so far. Please let me know if I register you in error or, better yet, if you wish to join!
UTMom81
angielove88
tess5036
TeresaW1020
JenAWhite
AustinRuadhain
I’m in. Not sure when official start date is so here are my steps for March....also wondering how you want us to report. Do you want the steps with the daily check in or a post on its own?
March 1st 10,719
2nd 4,377
3rd 7,653
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Sunday check in
Tracked: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Nil
water over
Goal today lots of walking I have two doctors appointments today watch my carbs
Wishing you well with your appointments.AustinRuadhain wrote: »Username: AustinRuadhain
Weigh-in Day: Monday
Weigh in Week: 1
Previous Weight: 150.4
Current Weight: 146.2
Whoosh this week! I am oh-so-close to the normal range for BMI. So excited!
That is so exciting!! Congratulations!!2 -
So sorry about the passing of your mother-in-law @Steplaj. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Monday Check-in
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: 35-minute walk on the treadmill. No incline, which seemed to make my knee happy. Me not so much!
I had a good day! Very productive at work and I fasted for just over 18 hours today. I would have gone longer but I was in need of all my brain function and being hungry was messing with my flow.
Build a Better Breakfast Challenge:
Because I'm doing IF, I don't eat breakfast at a normal time but I still like breakfast foods. So, I've taken to making veggie frittatas with turkey sausage. Very filling and tasty!
Steps:
3/3-45205 -
sunshineplace wrote: »broncobuddee wrote: »Here are the steppers I have registered so far. Please let me know if I register you in error or, better yet, if you wish to join!
UTMom81
angielove88
tess5036
TeresaW1020
JenAWhite
AustinRuadhain
I’m in. Not sure when official start date is so here are my steps for March....also wondering how you want us to report. Do you want the steps with the daily check in or a post on its own?
March 1st 10,719
2nd 4,377
3rd 7,653
However you wish to report steps is fine with me. I'm going to miss the occasional report either way. Not everyone does a daily check in, anyway. 1 -
Ok, I've re-arranged the spreadsheet a little (hope I don't get in trouble) so steppers can easily find the daily tally. Check it out at our team's tab on the F2F March spreadsheet, starting at row 35, found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj1qTpBTlPo5T5Weqy47sOjWzXA4OPME_Fyytorsa_o/edit#gid=2032789470
We're at 75k so far for Sunday!
Let us know if you still wish to join.1 -
broncobuddee wrote: »Ok, I've re-arranged the spreadsheet a little (hope I don't get in trouble) so steppers can easily find the daily tally. Check it out at our team's tab on the F2F March spreadsheet, starting at row 35, found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj1qTpBTlPo5T5Weqy47sOjWzXA4OPME_Fyytorsa_o/edit#gid=2032789470
We're at 75k so far for Sunday!
Let us know if you still wish to join.
I definitely want in on the step challenge!!
Week #1 Weigh-In
User Name- bethanie0825
Weigh-In Day - Monday
Starting Weight - 246
Weight Today- 246.8
Steps for Sunday the 3rd- 4757
I walked 30 miles in the past week and have been below my calories (when I account for exercise); I'm still fighting with the same 2-4 pounds!!!! I have PCOS w/insulin resistance, on a beta-blocker for high BP, and newly diagnosed with asthma. And of course, I got a steroid inhaler. My Dr even told me I have an uphill battle (NOT what you want your DR to say right after he tells you that you're too heavy)
Time to buckle down more and 'weight' for my whoosh. I feel like it's coming but being stubborn lol
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bethanie0825 wrote: »broncobuddee wrote: »Ok, I've re-arranged the spreadsheet a little (hope I don't get in trouble) so steppers can easily find the daily tally. Check it out at our team's tab on the F2F March spreadsheet, starting at row 35, found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj1qTpBTlPo5T5Weqy47sOjWzXA4OPME_Fyytorsa_o/edit#gid=2032789470
We're at 75k so far for Sunday!
Let us know if you still wish to join.
I definitely want in on the step challenge!!
Week #1 Weigh-In
User Name- bethanie0825
Weigh-In Day - Monday
Starting Weight - 246
Weight Today- 246.8
Steps for Sunday the 3rd- 4757
I walked 30 miles in the past week and have been below my calories (when I account for exercise); I'm still fighting with the same 2-4 pounds!!!! I have PCOS w/insulin resistance, on a beta-blocker for high BP, and newly diagnosed with asthma. And of course, I got a steroid inhaler. My Dr even told me I have an uphill battle (NOT what you want your DR to say right after he tells you that you're too heavy)
Time to buckle down more and 'weight' for my whoosh. I feel like it's coming but being stubborn lol
That sure is a challenge but it sounds like you are staying optimistic which is awesome. Keep doing what you are doing - the weight will come off.3 -
Mission Slimpossibles' Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Challenge
The Southern Terminus to Neel Gap
Distance so far: 37.5 miles
Our view from the top of Springer Mountain, the official beginning point of the AT:
We made it up the Approach Trail to the summit of Springer Mountain, the official beginning of the Appalachian Trail. Pat yourself on the back. That was quite a climb! Today we see the first white blaze like all those countless blazes which will mark this trail for nearly 2200 miles. It is painted on a boulder at the top of which you will also find the iconic plaque marking the significance of this trail.
The plaque seen below with the first white blaze reads: “Appalachian Trail, A Footpath for Those who seek Fellowship with the Wilderness.” Someone once described the trail this way, “Remote for detachment, narrow for chosen company, winding for leisure, lonely for contemplation; it beckons not merely north and south, but upward to the body, mind, and soul of man.” –Harold Allen
We also climbed the tallest mountain on the Georgia section of the AT in our first 37 miles, Blood Mountain. Rumor is that the name of Blood Mountain came from a particularly bloody battle between Cherokee and Creek Indians. There is also a nearby Slaughter Gap named for the same battle. Although that may be a bit disconcerting, the views certainly are anything but troubling. Check this out!
Because we are such awesome steppers, we also made it all the way to Neel Gap, home of the famous Mountain Crossings store at Walasi-yi (the Cherokee name for this gap). The AT literally goes right through the building, but the neatest thing about Mountain Crossings is the tree outside. If you look closely you will see many pairs of hiking boots and shoes literally hanging from the branches. It is tradition that hikers who complete the AT will often return to this spot and throw their boots up into the tree in appreciation of the folks who run this special place.
Exercise challenge for today: After logging some incredible miles over some major climbs, be sure you do some extra stretching or some yoga moves today to help avoid injury. Here’s one site with some ideas for us:
https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/6-yoga-poses-to-help-you-return-to-the-trail5 -
bethanie0825 wrote: »I definitely want in on the step challenge!!
Week #1 Weigh-In
User Name- bethanie0825
Weigh-In Day - Monday
Starting Weight - 246
Weight Today- 246.8
Steps for Sunday the 3rd- 4757
I walked 30 miles in the past week and have been below my calories (when I account for exercise); I'm still fighting with the same 2-4 pounds!!!! I have PCOS w/insulin resistance, on a beta-blocker for high BP, and newly diagnosed with asthma. And of course, I got a steroid inhaler. My Dr even told me I have an uphill battle (NOT what you want your DR to say right after he tells you that you're too heavy)
Time to buckle down more and 'weight' for my whoosh. I feel like it's coming but being stubborn lol
Bethanie, we are glad to have you in the step challenge! It can't do anything but help you as you try to "show your doctor" just what you CAN do! Seriously, though, keep up the good work. Those are great miles you've logged last week. As you continue to make progress, you may find that some of the health problems begin to require less medicine, which will make more progress even easier. You may find that your progress snowballs once it gets rolling. Good luck moving forward! We are here for you!5 -
broncobuddee wrote: »Ok, I've re-arranged the spreadsheet a little (hope I don't get in trouble) so steppers can easily find the daily tally. Check it out at our team's tab on the F2F March spreadsheet, starting at row 35, found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj1qTpBTlPo5T5Weqy47sOjWzXA4OPME_Fyytorsa_o/edit#gid=2032789470
We're at 75k so far for Sunday!
Let us know if you still wish to join.
I can join if steppers are needed.4 -
broncobuddee wrote: »Ok, I've re-arranged the spreadsheet a little (hope I don't get in trouble) so steppers can easily find the daily tally. Check it out at our team's tab on the F2F March spreadsheet, starting at row 35, found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj1qTpBTlPo5T5Weqy47sOjWzXA4OPME_Fyytorsa_o/edit#gid=2032789470
We're at 75k so far for Sunday!
Let us know if you still wish to join.
I can join if steppers are needed.
Yay! Bring your coffee cup/jug and step on up! ;-)5 -
Monday Check In:
Calories: I am hoping I am still under. Supper was hard to count. Throughout the day I tracked and counted everything just not sure about supper.
Water: really good; more than 80oz
Exercise: just over 7K steps. Nothing formal. We have family visiting so have been up later than normal
Goal for tomorrow:
1. More protein. Since I’ve been working out a bit more I am finding myself more hungry. Need to increase my protein
2. Lots of water
3. An additional 1,000 steps compared to today3 -
Monday check-in:
Calories : slightly over, I overindulged in some trail mix after dinner.
Water: over
Exercise : 30 min walking on treadmill & 30 min yoga
Steps 3/4: 10,021
Tmrw is an early morning for me which sometimes can be struggling to find an eating pattern/schedule to stick to. Since I do bake I am on my feet quite a lot but also means I don't give myself a break in my workday to sit down. Don't have that much to do at work so it may be a short shift for me. Exercise for tmrw is total body cardio using some weights.
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