TEAM: The Slimsons (May)

Hi all--just checking in ---I'm back and finally on track again.... though it probably will not show up for a couple of weeks 😓..... I do feel better after kickboxing class and tons of water this morning.

Seeing all of your hard work and accomplishments helps motivate me --so THANK YOU!

Congrats on your losses and NSVs...and if you are like me and don't have either---hang in there.... there's time to turn it around and reboot!!💪🏻😉💫

🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 Happy Weekend👊😅

AB0215

AB0215
May Week 4
Saturday
PW: 149.6 lbs
CW: 148.6 lbs

genajonas wrote: »

Daily Post - Friday

Track : Yes
Calories: Under
Water: 120 oz.
Exercise: No
Steps: Barely

**Graduation day shenanigans**

Congrats 🎉🎉🎊🎊

SLIMn2016 wrote: »

Hi all--just checking in ---I'm back and finally on track again.... though it probably will not show up for a couple of weeks 😓..... I do feel better after kickboxing class and tons of water this morning.

Seeing all of your hard work and accomplishments helps motivate me --so THANK YOU!

Congrats on your losses and NSVs...and if you are like me and don't have either---hang in there.... there's time to turn it around and reboot!!💪🏻😉💫

🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 Happy Weekend👊😅

Yes I got off my game as well but today is a fresh start. Cheering you on. . .

AB0215 wrote: »

AB0215
May Week 4
Saturday
PW: 149.6 lbs
CW: 148.6 lbs

Keep it up you're ROCKING THIS GIRLY👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Bm00re2u wrote: »

Username: Bm00re2u
Week: May Week 4
PW =132.2 lbs
CW= 131 lbs

Awesome weight loss keep it moving 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

digger61 wrote: »

Username: Digger61
Weigh in day Saturday
Week May Week 4
PW: 228
CW: 227

Awesomeness 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👌🏾

tinak33 wrote: »

Daily post for Friday

Track: yes
Calories: yes, under
Exercise: stairs at work
Water: 230 oz

Was very happy today, because my morning weigh in was in the 140s!!! So I was happy dancing alllllllllll day!
Hoping I can keep that momentum going till next week's weigh in!!

Keep on dancing 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

aadubb wrote: »

Daily Post - Friday (forgot to post it)

Track : Yes
Calories: Under
Water: 100 oz.
Exercise: Yes! 5km Jog, 26 min cardio at lunch with coworkers and weights after work ( biceps, triceps, back, shoulders, glutes)

comments/goals:
Heading to a retreat this weekend weighed in at 165 today. Hoping to be 163 by Monday! I won't weigh until Monday since there are no scales here. I weigh myself everyday so not having one is different. I brought a cooler with some low carb options if the meals provided don't fit my plan. Excited to see if I can be succesful and not give into temptation!

Great way to prepare for your long weekend away, KUDOS 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

vicky2767 wrote: »

Vicky2767
May week 3?
Sat
PW 171.2
CW 171.6

Stay positive and stay on track and the scale will soon follow

digger61

Bm00re2u wrote: »

Username: Bm00re2u
Week: May Week 4
PW =132.2 lbs
CW= 131 lbs

AB0215 wrote: »

AB0215
May Week 4
Saturday
PW: 149.6 lbs
CW: 148.6 lbs

grat loss both of you

Daily Post Saturday

Track yes
Calories so far under
Exercise yes bowling 1hr 15 mins
Water 40oz so far (day is till young)
Goals/comments
Just finished bowling, I get 3 free games and shoe rental for the next 100 days and boy did I underestimate my strength was sweating up a storm but those are calories burned so proud of myself. I only calculated one hour out of the two as I had to keep taking breaks but so glad I did it. Now waiting on my ride to celebrate my baby brother's 34th birthday celebration at Applebees. So I calculated my Applebees meal and if I have the red apple sangria instead of berry it's only 220 calories and if I get the 2 for $20 6oz steak the meal is 550 cals so that's what I'm going to do and I'm still under my calories

STILL STAYING POSITIVE

digger61

AB0215 wrote: »

Daily Post (Friday)

Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, 120 mins walking, 75 mins weight training--Snatches, Clean and Jerks, Back Squats and core work, all at 90% of my max, so it's getting a lot heavier!

Great workout

⭐️Daily Post: Saturday 25 May

✅Track: Yes
✅Calories: Under
✅Exercise: 15 mins on exercise bike. So tired tonight 😴
💬Comments: Tried butternut squash chunks done in the oven for the first time tonight with my dinner and I think it’s one of my new favourites, plus it’s low in cals so that’s a bonus! 😋

walk4today

Username: Walk4today
Week: May week 4
Check in day: Saturday
PW: 239
CW: 239

Daily Post: Saturday, May 25th
Username: SLIMn2016

✅ Track: Yes
✅ Calories: Yes, under
✅ Exercise: Yes, Kickboxing Class & Walking
✅ Water: 225.8 oz.

🗣Comments/Goals: Back on track and it’s been very hard bc of all the cheat food from the past two days and the long weekend here.😓

Gadgetgirl259

Fine how is your back doing? Did that stretcher help you at all? I see you really increasing your steps each day---AWESOME work!!🙌✨👏😅[/quote]

I have been meaning to tell you that it has helped a LOT. Even the hip pain I was having is better. I have been using it about 15 minutes every night on the lowest level. It's kind of amazing.[/quote]

What is this stretcher you guys are talking about? Sounds like something I can use.

Gadgetgirl259 wrote: »

What is this stretcher you guys are talking about? Sounds like something I can use.

My PT recommended this device to stretch out my back and take the pressure off of my lumbar/discs:

https://www.amazon.com/Massage-Stretcher-Lumbar-Support-Chiropractic/dp/B0772VD9QK/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3ALZ56028NRZ0&keywords=back+stretcher+device&qid=1557627127&s=gateway&sprefix=back+stretch,aps,138&sr=8-14

You just lay down on it once or twice (or whenever you feel the need) and let your back stretch--takes all the pressure off of your discs. I have been tellingly friends (and a few MFP friends too) who have all raved about it.... it's inexpensive and has really helped restore my back.

I had disc herniations (bad ones) my L4, L5, S1, and they wanted me to have surgery---but I'm so happy I didn't considerate now, I am completely recouped and pain free--able to do all the things I did previously with exception of running, weighted bar on my back (squats) and no burpees/box jumps-type of moves.

Gadgetgirl259

SLIMn2016 wrote: »

Gadgetgirl259 wrote: »

What is this stretcher you guys are talking about? Sounds like something I can use.

My PT recommended this device to stretch out my back and take the pressure off of my lumbar/discs:

https://www.amazon.com/Massage-Stretcher-Lumbar-Support-Chiropractic/dp/B0772VD9QK/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3ALZ56028NRZ0&keywords=back+stretcher+device&qid=1557627127&s=gateway&sprefix=back+stretch,aps,138&sr=8-14

You just lay down on it once or twice (or whenever you feel the need) and let your back stretch--takes all the pressure off of your discs. I have been tellingly friends (and a few MFP friends too) who have all raved about it.... it's inexpensive and has really helped restore my back.

I had disc herniations (bad ones) my L4, L5, S1, and they wanted me to have surgery---but I'm so happy I didn't considerate now, I am completely recouped and pain free--able to do all the things I did previously with exception of running, weighted bar on my back (squats) and no burpees/box jumps-type of moves.

Thank you I will give it a try.

aadubb

Daily Post: Saturday, May 25th

Track: Yes
Calories: over by 27 calories
Exercise: Yes, zumba for 30 min

Comments:
Day 1 went well at the retreat. I brought my own food/ snacks and ate them and sat with nothing while others ate until I got back to my room. I wasn't hungry or longing for their food either. Win win

CindyJNC1963

aadubb wrote: »

Daily Post: Saturday, May 25th

Comments:
Day 1 went well at the retreat. I brought my own food/ snacks and ate them and sat with nothing while others ate until I got back to my room. I wasn't hungry or longing for their food either. Win win

Great job!!!

CindyJNC1963

Daily Post: May 26th

Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: 10,060 steps

Gadgetgirl259

Daily Post: Saturday 5/25

Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Paddle Boarding for 2 and half hours. Squats and planking.

tinak33

Daily post for Saturday

Track: yes
Calories: yes, under
Exercise: chores and a small walk
Water: 100 oz

Kinda slacked off on my water intake today... but was happy thay my daily weigh in this morning, still had me in the 140s!
Holiday weekend, so just trying to make sure I stay in my calories. So far so good!

SLIMn2016 wrote: »

Gadgetgirl259 wrote: »

What is this stretcher you guys are talking about? Sounds like something I can use.

My PT recommended this device to stretch out my back and take the pressure off of my lumbar/discs:

https://www.amazon.com/Massage-Stretcher-Lumbar-Support-Chiropractic/dp/B0772VD9QK/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3ALZ56028NRZ0&keywords=back+stretcher+device&qid=1557627127&s=gateway&sprefix=back+stretch,aps,138&sr=8-14

You just lay down on it once or twice (or whenever you feel the need) and let your back stretch--takes all the pressure off of your discs. I have been tellingly friends (and a few MFP friends too) who have all raved about it.... it's inexpensive and has really helped restore my back.

I had disc herniations (bad ones) my L4, L5, S1, and they wanted me to have surgery---but I'm so happy I didn't considerate now, I am completely recouped and pain free--able to do all the things I did previously with exception of running, weighted bar on my back (squats) and no burpees/box jumps-type of moves.

This looks like something I’d benefit from as I’ve had sciatica for some time now. The pain has became less severe since I was first diagnosed, but it’s definitely still there. I always feel like I need pressure released in my lower back and sometimes I’ll get my OH to dig his fists right into my lower back to ease it. I just done a search and found one in the UK! So I’ll be ordering one 😁 I think you should be getting a share of the profits from these Nancy lol 😆

Bm00re2u

Daily Post (Saturday)

Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, walking

digger61

Daily post for Saturday
Track: yes
Calories: under
Exercise walk and gardening
Water:112 oz
steps; 14597
no goals today

AB0215

Winner's Circle May Week 4:

Winner's Circle (Posted 6-7 Days):

@CindyJNC1963.
@Digger61.
@o0kody0o.
@SLIMn2016.
@gjaholy33.
@Bm00re2u.
@tinak33.

Those making a notable effort!

@OkieGina.
@CourtneyLomonaco.
@Gadgetgirl259.
@aadubb.
@BEASTFIELD314.
@DeshotelK.
@genajonas.
@vicky2767.
@Batgirl140.

Great job everyone!! There are a lot of winner's this week and I'm really proud of all of you for your efforts and successes!! Keep up the great work and let's have another great week!!

Looking forward to another successful week. Keep it up guys, you're all doing great!!

Week 4 Results have also been posted.

Great job to our top 3:
1st - @BEASTFIELD314. - 2.44%
2nd - @genajonas. - 2.44%
3rd - @nbatch456. - 2.22%

And again to the overall winners this week:
2nd- @BEASTFIELD314. - 2.44%
3rd - @genajonas. - 2.44%
3rd - @nbatch456. - 2.22%

And as a team we placed 1st!! AWESOME JOB this week!!

HAPPY SUNDAY TEAM SLIMSONS

YES IT'S MEMORIAL WEEKEND SO BARBECUES ARE IN AFFECT ALL WEEKEND LONG!🌭🍔🥩🌮🥙

This is a reminder how easily it is to fall off track, I think we've all been there a time or two. . .so just keep in mind why you're on this journey and remember to chose more healthier dishes. This weekend is just the beginning of the upcoming summer activities so here's some ideas to keep you on track while having fun. .🌞🌝🌊🌊🍉🍏🍊🥝🥒🥬🥦🍓🍒

Continue to enjoy your weekend. So proud of everyone's progress so far keep it up!

-Glorious Gloria 👌🏾❤

CindyJNC1963

o0kody0o wrote: »

I always feel like I need pressure released in my lower back and sometimes I’ll get my OH to dig his fists right into my lower back to ease it. I just done a search and found one in the UK! So I’ll be ordering one 😁 I think you should be getting a share of the profits from these Nancy lol 😆

That's the same feeling I get. I usually can bend over and touch my toes to relieve the pressure briefly. I have slipped disks at L4, L5 and S1. The stretcher does help. I put it on level 2 last night for the 1st time.

o0kody0o wrote: »

This looks like something I’d benefit from as I’ve had sciatica for some time now. The pain has became less severe since I was first diagnosed, but it’s definitely still there. I always feel like I need pressure released in my lower back and sometimes I’ll get my OH to dig his fists right into my lower back to ease it. I just done a search and found one in the UK! So I’ll be ordering one 😁 I think you should be getting a share of the profits from these Nancy lol 😆

I'm gonna start charging a fee. 😝😂🤣 Seriously though--- I think it will help you a lot... when I first started using it my back would make all sorts of "cracking" sounds and I'd feel instantly better---a big relief... and now have it on the most arched up setting.

gjaholy33 wrote: »

HAPPY SUNDAY TEAM SLIMSONS

YES IT'S MEMORIAL WEEKEND SO BARBECUES ARE IN AFFECT ALL WEEKEND LONG!🌭🍔🥩🌮🥙
....

A great help--and a much needed reminder! THANK YOU G!!

@gjaholy33 Hi Gloria. I just seen a new thread which said that June registrations are now open. Will we automatically go over to June or should we register our interest again? Thank you, Avril 😊

o0kody0o wrote: »

@gjaholy33 Hi Gloria. I just seen a new thread which said that June registrations are now open. Will we automatically go over to June or should we register our interest again? Thank you, Avril 😊

Hi you can go ahead and bookmark the June SLIMSONS thread; all members who participated in the May Challenge will automatically rollover. You just need to post your Introduction and Ashley will be posting more on this later within the next few days as she just finished setting up the threads and opening the registration for June new members.

gjaholy33 wrote: »

o0kody0o wrote: »

@gjaholy33 Hi Gloria. I just seen a new thread which said that June registrations are now open. Will we automatically go over to June or should we register our interest again? Thank you, Avril 😊

Hi you can go ahead and bookmark the June SLIMSONS thread; all members who participated in the May Challenge will automatically rollover. You just need to post your Introduction and Ashley will be posting more on this later within the next few days as she just finished setting up the threads and opening the registration for June new members.

That’s great, can’t wait to see what June brings! Thank you 🤗