MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES TEAM CHAT - JULY 2019
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Today, I celebrated this morning’s weight, marking exactly 25 pounds lost. I gathered all ( and I mean ALL) of the clothing and jackets that are now swimmingly loose and delivered them to our local thrift shop. No more “just in case” clothes for this girl! (Lady.) (Okay, old lady.)
Woohoo!!! Congratulations!Monday check-in
Weight 137.8
Think I was 137 last Monday
Calories under
Exercise recumbent bike
Scale is up, I'm trying not to care but of course I do. I'm having a health problem I've been trying to ignore and finally made an appointment to get things checked out. I have to see a male doctor, hate that for women health problems! They rushed to get me in so now I'm nervous, though there's nothing I can do about it that I'm not already doing. Planning on killin it in the gym today! Have a great day everyone!
Hope everything is ok!1 -
Daily check in
Sunday
Calories under
Water not so great
Morning spin class
Monday
Calories under with well more than I need left for dinner and a snack
Water - not much
Exercise - none 🙁. Couldn’t get myself up early enough for a run before work. Then so exhausted after the first day of summer school that I skipped the gym. Looks like this will be my day off for the week.2 -
Your body ( and mind) will LOVE that choice, Teresa!!! Do not give your personal power away to ‘situations’ (dinner parties and suppers). Give something to yourself: the knowledge that you matter more!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
And yes you are right that it's about my personal power and not about the power that food wants to have over me. I really loved that Mika Brzezinski quote you posted as well about giving up her attachment to sugar. That has been a real struggle for me as well and I like thinking about how when I give in to sugar then I'm denying myself the chance to be healthy and in control of my choices. That is cool! 
Monday Check in:
Calories: under and right at 20 net carbs
Water: over
Exerice: 45 minute cardio program on my treadmill and I obeyed my Fitbit and got up every hour and did my 250 steps.
Last night I made my first Fathead pizza and it was soooooo good!! Hubby loved it too and neither of us could eat all three pieces on our plate so I had the leftovers today when I opened my window after fasting for almost 20 hours. If you don't know Fathead crust you can Google or look on Pinterest. It's VERY popular in the Keto world and my new favorite thing!! 
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@AustinRuadhain Thank you for your support!1
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That pizza looks absolutely delicious, Teresa! If you’re interested in learning more about Mika and her sugar challenge, you might enjoy her book “Obsessed: America’s Food Addiction—And My Own”.1
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Username: Jactop
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 204
Today's Weight: 2064 -
Daily Post Sunday
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes. Hiking 30 minutes3 -
Navydaddjtc wrote: »WEEK 1 OF THE JULY CHALLENGE IS IN THE BOOKS
HERE ARE THE RESULTS
GREAT STUFF HERE BY ALL OF THE TEAMS
KEEP IT UP
AS A WHOLE WE LOSS 8.1 PDS OR 0.03%
THE WINNERS ARE...
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE[/b]
1st Shrinking Assets 0.24%
2nd WaistAways 0.23%
3rd Mission Slimpossibles 0.07%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st Shrinking Assets 12.6
2nd WaistAways 12.5
3rd Mission Slimpossibles 3.2
HONORABLE MENTIONS
kilobykilo southpalms
MrsBell8well
McKay85
nikmar
melissafeagins
Loriab901
KMD1214
kbrad2325
Hurray for Team Slimpossibles! 3rd place!
@KMD1214 , congratulations on being on the leaderboard!
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Monday July 7 - Check-in
✔️ Food: all logged, all good choices/on plan, calories on target, kept to my fasting window
✔️ Water: on target
✔️ Exercise: martial arts class; martial arts practice at home
Tuesday July 8 - Goals or Improvements
Food: all logged, all good choices, calories on target, keep to my fasting window
Water: on target/high
Exercise: outdoor walk (45+ min) and/or gardening; martial arts practice at home; find ways to keep moving during my day!
Week 2 Declutter Challenge: At least 15 minutes work on my home office0 -
Today, I celebrated this morning’s weight, marking exactly 25 pounds lost. I gathered all ( and I mean ALL) of the clothing and jackets that are now swimmingly loose and delivered them to our local thrift shop. No more “just in case” clothes for this girl! (Lady.) (Okay, old lady.)
Congratulations on your fat loss milestone!2 -
Monday check-in
Weight 137.8
Think I was 137 last Monday
Calories under
Exercise recumbent bike
Scale is up, I'm trying not to care but of course I do. I'm having a health problem I've been trying to ignore and finally made an appointment to get things checked out. I have to see a male doctor, hate that for women health problems! They rushed to get me in so now I'm nervous, though there's nothing I can do about it that I'm not already doing. Planning on killin it in the gym today! Have a great day everyone!
Take care and don’t worry about the scale at the moment. It will work itself out once you get this health problem in order.1 -
Having one of those can’t-get-out-of-my-own-way, wound up, munchy, food-focused days🙄. Haven’t gone over but coming close. Must be the weather☔️... and cancellations of tennis x 2 days. Yuk.2
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Tuesday Check in
Calories: under and only 11 net carbs for the day
Water: over
Exercise: 45 minute walk on the treadmill
I went to Aldis today. I haven't been there in ages because it was a yucky store but I read that it had been completed renovated so I went to check it out and I was very pleased!! They had grass-fed beef, chicken, and butter! The produce looked amazing and I got a dozen eggs for 77 cents!
I also picked up several varieties of cheeses and some coffee. Their K-cups were so cheap that we were leary but after having a cup this afternoon we were very pleased! I have to find ways to save money because with all my weight loss that is about to happen I need all the money I can get for new clothes!! 
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »Tuesday Check in
Calories: under and only 11 net carbs for the day
Water: over
Exercise: 45 minute walk on the treadmill
I went to Aldis today. I haven't been there in ages because it was a yucky store but I read that it had been completed renovated so I went to check it out and I was very pleased!! They had grass-fed beef, chicken, and butter! The produce looked amazing and I got a dozen eggs for 77 cents! I also picked up several varieties of cheeses and some coffee. Their K-cups were so cheap that we were leary but after having a cup this afternoon we were very pleased! I have to find ways to save money because with all my weight loss that is about to happen I need all the money I can get for new clothes!!
I love your attitude about saving money for new clothes! Sounds like a great haul at Aldi's, I wish I had one! There's something awesome about getting a bunch of good food for a great price that really feels wonderful!1 -
Tuesday check-in
Calories under
Exercise yesterday bike, elliptical, weight lifting
Exercise today bike, elliptical, core
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Weekly Weigh-In
Weigh Day - Tuesday
Username - bethanie0825
Previous - 233
Current - 234.6
Too many snacks and carbs. I keep reminding myself that this is a journey2 -
bethanie0825 wrote: »Weekly Weigh-In
Weigh Day - Tuesday
Username - bethanie0825
Previous - 233
Current - 234.6
Too many snacks and carbs. I keep reminding myself that this is a journey
You are so right! Weight loss is a long game.
Is there any one thing you can do in advance this week, to make snack/carb decisions easier for your future self?0 -
Tuesday July 9 - Check-in
✔️ Food: all logged, all good choices/on plan, kept to my fasting window, calories on target
✔️ Water: on target (though I had to play catch up late in the day)
✔️ Exercise: platform stepping plus some bonus movement (walking circles in the kitchen while waiting for things o warm, etc.)
❌martial arts practice at home
✔️ Week 2 Declutter Challenge: At least 15 minutes work on my home office
Wednesday July 10 - Goals or Improvements
Food: all logged, all good choices, calories on target, keep to my fasting window
Water: on target/high
Exercise: outdoor walk (45+ min) and/or gardening; martial arts practice at home
Week 2 Declutter Challenge: At least 15 minutes work on my home office0 -
Username: Fleetwood1
Weigh in week: Week 2 of July
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 258
Today's Weight: 257.4
While just a very small loss, I was happy when I stepped on the scale this morning that I did not gain weight from all the eating and drinking around the July 4th holiday.3 -
fleetwood1 wrote: »Username: Fleetwood1
Weigh in week: Week 2 of July
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 258
Today's Weight: 257.4
While just a very small loss, I was happy when I stepped on the scale this morning that I did not gain weight from all the eating and drinking around the July 4th holiday.
That’s great!1 -
Morning, everyone--and kudos to all for the incredible work we're all doing. I mentioned that I had a miserable day yesterday, fighting inexplicable cravings to snack that I haven't had in MONTHS. On my walk today, I remembered reading about the body's "set point"--the weight at which the body fights ferociously to prevent further weight loss. The hormone that gives us that feeling of satiety and fullness is reduced, fat burning is reduced as our body tries to 'protect' us. Wondering if yesterday I was fighting a battle with myself about my body's set point? Geez....2
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Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 208.8
Todays Weight: 207.6 3 -
Morning, everyone--and kudos to all for the incredible work we're all doing. I mentioned that I had a miserable day yesterday, fighting inexplicable cravings to snack that I haven't had in MONTHS. On my walk today, I remembered reading about the body's "set point"--the weight at which the body fights ferociously to prevent further weight loss. The hormone that gives us that feeling of satiety and fullness is reduced, fat burning is reduced as our body tries to 'protect' us. Wondering if yesterday I was fighting a battle with myself about my body's set point? Geez....
I think hormones can influence cravings and I find just being tired really increases my cravings. However, if I crave something over a few days time, I will often give into the craving if a high quality and reasonable portion is available. Hope things turn around for you.3 -
fleetwood1 wrote: »
I think hormones can influence cravings and I find just being tired really increases my cravings. However, if I crave something over a few days time, I will often give into the craving if a high quality and reasonable portion is available. Hope things turn around for you.
Better already after a good night’s sleep and some great reading about set points. Thanks for the encouragement! Tomorrow is weigh in day 😳2 -
fleetwood1 wrote: »
I think hormones can influence cravings and I find just being tired really increases my cravings. However, if I crave something over a few days time, I will often give into the craving if a high quality and reasonable portion is available. Hope things turn around for you.
Better already after a good night’s sleep and some great reading about set points. Thanks for the encouragement! Tomorrow is weigh in day 😳
Brilliant job figuring out that lack of sleep may have been the issue! Thanks @fleetwood1 for pointing at that possibility!
I went off and read a little about the sleep connection. For anyone else interested -- there's a connection to hormones and insulin. Fascinating!
https://www.webmd.com/diet/sleep-and-weight-loss#1
"in a review of 18 studies, researchers found that a lack of sleep led to increased cravings for energy-dense, high-carbohydrate foods.
Sleep deprivation makes you “metabolically groggy," University of Chicago researchers say... So it’s not so much that if you sleep, you’ll lose weight, but that too little sleep hampers your metabolism and contributes to weight gain."3 -
AustinRuadhain wrote: »
Brilliant job figuring out that lack of sleep may have been the issue! Thanks @fleetwood1 for pointing at that possibility!
I went off and read a little about the sleep connection. For anyone else interested -- there's a connection to hormones and insulin. Fascinating!
https://www.webmd.com/diet/sleep-and-weight-loss#1
"in a review of 18 studies, researchers found that a lack of sleep led to increased cravings for energy-dense, high-carbohydrate foods.
Sleep deprivation makes you “metabolically groggy," University of Chicago researchers say... So it’s not so much that if you sleep, you’ll lose weight, but that too little sleep hampers your metabolism and contributes to weight gain."
Fantastic info! So much enlightenment and education here with the Slimpossibles!2 -
Got this little gif with a message to “be sure to move a little!”
https://images.app.goo.gl/NgtpcPPygugj3sfD7
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Check in
Monday - under calories but took the day off from workouts
Tuesday
Calories under - possibly didn’t eat enough early in the day because I was crazy hungry last night
3 mile run in the heat because I didn’t get up early enough in the morning, plus evening workout group
Wednesday
So hungry all day! And tired. And frustrated. I feel like I have been so on track and I’m getting nowhere.
Kickboxing class tonight and that’s it, I’m too tired for a double.3 -
raleighgirl09
Weigh in day Friday
current weight 218.2
(Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed) Check-in of week 2 July
Food: all food logged but dragging... some under on calories, some over on calories - sodium has been off the chain
Water: 6 or 8 average, some days a little better - interestingly, have noted that all water, extra and otherwise, is just staying and not eliminating with the sodium overload
Exercise: almost none over the past several days
Next Day Goals
Just - reassess with intention and take positive steps to be on track
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: Be mindful and exercise - it will have to be during the day at work
Drink more water, remember the good, be the good and encourage others on their journey
This has been a not great week - at all. Sunday we had dinner with friends and I just ate the sausages knowing the sodium would be very high. Monday, high sodium and a 3 hour drive home - Tuesday morning resulted in a significant weight gain that I know is water weight, based on food intake. Still, I have struggled to be at a normal pace all week and not done very well for a myriad of reasons but I know that when I stay focused, I navigate reasons much better. Still very puffy ankles and feel reasonably certain that the retention will remain for several more days and will affect the Friday weigh-in. Well - so it goes. Lagging on logging and not checking in here are definitely factors in not being as focused as needed.3
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