MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES TEAM CHAT - AUGUST 2019
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Monday Check in:
Calories: just over
Exercise: power walk and strength training
Water: great
Goals for today:
1. Work out in the morning. I have two workouts picked out from my Peloton app✅
2. Stick to the meal plan✅❌
3. Drink 100oz of water✅
4. Check in with all of tomorrow night✅
I had pizza for supper which wasn’t necessarily on plan but I had so many calories left that I did okay overall. Will have to increase my water tomorrow.
Goals for tomorrow:
1. Work out in the morning
2. Stick to the meal plan
3. Drink 100oz plus tomorrow
4. Check in with all of you tomorrow night
Love seeing your Peloton app in your achievements. I'm just a teency-weency bit jealous!
My monthly membership is only $20 a month for unlimited on demand classes. You don’t need the Peloton treadmill to complete the workouts. I don’t know about the spin classes - haven’t tried one of them. I was able to do a 14 day free trial. You should try that and see if you like it.2 -
@nlalamin04 - FYI - I eat entirely plant-based and am happy to be a resource of some kind.
@UTMom81 - Another stepper! I'll be interested to see if you enjoy your platform. I got in my stepping yesterday.
As far as the No junk Food Challenge -- congratulations on a great day! Impressive!
I love your plan for today! And, yes, good plans do need to include things like dessert on anniversary night.
@digger61 - Love that walk! And your meal planning for the week is such a smart move!
@mrmcgrath - What a great day! And, yes, never underestimate the power of yoga to kick your behind. It sounds so relaxing, but wow, it can really be a workout!
@Kres567 - What an excellent day! And you are super smart to up the water today to deal with the extra sodium in pizza.
@TeresaW1020 - An offer of over your asking price already! Wow! And congratulations!
Whatever tomorrow's number looks like, remember that you have been paying attention and that the number is so much better than if you had not paid attention and eaten whatever while dealing with the stress and bustle of selling the house. It's all a journey, and you are doing so great!1 -
☕ Good morning!
Daily Check In
Monday
Calories: slightly under, all healthy choices/on plan
Water: over
Exercise: Classical Stretch session (24 min); platform stepping (50 min)
Tuesday Goals/Improvements:
Calories: slightly under
Water: on plan or over
Exercise: outdoor walk or platform stepping1 -
@AustinRuadhain I would love some meal prep ideas. This is all new to me trying to minimize my animal product intake but I know it will be good for my blood pressure; as well as my overall health.1
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Tuesday check in
Calories: under
Water: over
Excerice: nothing
Busy day with taking hubby to a doctor appointment to remove skin cancer from his arm. He will be just fine! And then a three-hour staff meeting to deal with some major changes. I will resume packing tomorrow.
My monthly membership is only $20 a month for unlimited on demand classes. You don’t need the Peloton treadmill to complete the workouts. I don’t know about the spin classes - haven’t tried one of them. I was able to do a 14 day free trial. You should try that and see if you like it.
That is interesting! I didn't know you could do the Peloton membership without owning their equipment. So you use your own treadmill?
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »Tuesday check in
Calories: under
Water: over
Excerice: nothing
Busy day with taking hubby to a doctor appointment to remove skin cancer from his arm. He will be just fine! And then a three-hour staff meeting to deal with some major changes. I will resume packing tomorrow.My monthly membership is only $20 a month for unlimited on demand classes. You don’t need the Peloton treadmill to complete the workouts. I don’t know about the spin classes - haven’t tried one of them. I was able to do a 14 day free trial. You should try that and see if you like it.
That is interesting! I didn't know you could do the Peloton membership without owning their equipment. So you use your own treadmill?
Yes I do. I use my iPad to play the on demand programs. It’s amazing - coach led classes using their music. So much variety and options. It includes boot camps, strength training, yoga, meditation, stretching, walking, running programs. I’m sure I’ve missed some in the list.
It has been great to fit in with my schedule. I highly recommend it.1 -
TeresaW1020 wrote: »We have accepted an offer on the house!!!
We actually had four offers presented to us yesterday and got over our asking price. So, I am super happy and very relieved. We just need to keep the house decent for the inspection and the appraisal. Then I can pack it all up!! 
Weight is down this morning so today's plan is to watch my carbs and hope for the best for tomorrow's weigh-in.
Congratulations! I know that has to be a load off of your shoulders! Good for you!0 -
Tuesday Check In
Calories: over
Exercise: Pre-work walk, 8000 steps
Water: not quite enough, but not bad
No Junk Food Challenge: did great until anniversary dinner (32 years deserves a little celebration). Did split the dessert with hubby though, so it could have been twice as bad. ;-)
Tomorrow: Back on Track in all respects!
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Daily Check-In
Calories: under
Water: under
Exercise: very little
Goals or Improvementsfor tomorrow: Do a low impact HiiT workout in the morning. Get to my 100 oz of water. I’m glad it’s only Wednesday- I have 5 days to get myself in order and make an impact before Monday 💪🏾3 -
Daily Post: August 13
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: Yes. Walked 30 min.
Stayed under carbs today. Sure helps meal planning.
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Tuesday 8/13
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 211.2
Todays Weight:
Calories: over/under? Under by a few
Water: over/under? Right at
Exercise: Yesterday was a busy day with work meetings and just wasn’t feeling all that well.
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: Goal is to go to gym at lunch and get a quick cardio done. Then this evening, after work, I am hoping to get in the pool for some water aerobics.
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Tuesday Check in:
Calories: over. Was good until a snack after supper.
Exercise: another power walk and core workout
Water: awesome.
Goals for Tuesday :
1. Work out in the morning✅
2. Stick to the meal plan❌
3. Drink 100oz plus tomorrow✅
4. Check in with all of you tomorrow night❌
Goals for Wednesday:
1. Workout in the morning✅. I got up and did a stretch today. My back is sore. I’ve booked a chiro and massage appt for Thursday. Hoping to be able to do some running workouts after my adjustment
2. Stick to the meal plan.
3. If I am feeling snarky after supper have a cup of tea
4. Drink 100oz plus of water
5. Check in tonight1 -
☕ Good morning!
Daily Check In
Tuesday
Calories: slightly under, all healthy choices/on plan
Water: over
Exercise: platform stepping (77 min)
Wednesday Goals/Improvements:
Calories: slightly under
Water: on plan or over
Exercise: outdoor walk or platform stepping; hoping to add resistance training2 -
Username: Fleetwood1
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 255.6
Today's Weight: 254.4
Goal this week is to complete 5 daily walks totaling 30 minutes. Also, include two - 20 minute workouts that combine free weights and yoga at home. As for eating, incorporate more fruit and veggies (3-5 servings daily) into my diet. This is easier with the garden producing yummy tomatoes.5 -
fleetwood1 wrote: »Username: Fleetwood1
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 255.6
Today's Weight: 254.4
Goal this week is to complete 5 daily walks totaling 30 minutes. Also, include two - 20 minute workouts that combine free weights and yoga at home. As for eating, incorporate more fruit and veggies (3-5 servings daily) into my diet. This is easier with the garden producing yummy tomatoes.
Nice loss and awesome goals!0 -
Notsolazylisa
Week 2
Weigh in day Wednesday
PW: 173.8
CW: 173.2
Feel like I'm not doing so great, I've been eating lots of junk and not tracking calories for a few days. I also haven't been exercising much at all. I know I want to get healthier and more fit, but I don't care enough about myself to actually try.
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notsolazylisa wrote: »Notsolazylisa
Week 2
Weigh in day Wednesday
PW: 173.8
CW: 173.2
Feel like I'm not doing so great, I've been eating lots of junk and not tracking calories for a few days. I also haven't been exercising much at all. I know I want to get healthier and more fit, but I don't care enough about myself to actually try.
You are worth it. There will be ups and downs and I know you can pull through this. We are here to support each other.1 -
Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 204.8
Todays Weight: 204.4
Not bad considering we ate out several times this week. My goals for the week are to continue to stay on my low-carb plan and make sure to drink lots of water. I will be spending a great deal of time packing, which I will probably consider my exercise.
@notsolazylisa, you do care enough to try. You prove that by being in this group! Now, you need to figure out a plan that you can get excited about and commit yourself to. Getting healthy and fit is something you deserve and we are here to help you along the way.
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Username: leonadixon
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Start Weight: 195.0 (7/29)
Week 1 Weight: 200.6 (8/5)
Week 2 Weight: 197 (8/12)
We are moving into our new home this week! my normal steps per day have more than doubled! My feet and legs are so swollen. It's been a rough week to be very focused on my food intake, but my movement is up quite a bit. I hope everyone is having a good week!4 -
@TeresaW1020 - 🤩 Wow! You have so much going on (hubby's skin cancer, staff meeting, packing for moving). Your peace and cheerfulness as you tackle it all is an inspiration. 🕊️🙂
A big CONGRATULATIONS to being down this week in the midst of dealing with all of that!
@Kres567 - Wow! Peloton sounds very cool! 😎
@UTMom81 - It really sounds to me like you had an excellent day. 👍🏽 Big days like anniversaries are often a little different than the usual. I was impressed that you fit in a walk and split dessert. Have a great day today! 🙂
@nlalamin04 - What a great day! 👍🏽 I love those goals for today! 🙂
@digger61 - What an excellent day you had! 👍🏽 Are you on the road today? I hope things are settling in as you get back into the swing of work again!
@mrmcgrath - Good for you for resting when you weren't feeling well and needed to slow down. ⛲🧘
@fleetwood1 - Woohoo! 😊 Congratulations on the great weigh-in number!
Your goals this week sound great -- SO healthy! Walks, yoga, weights, fruit & veggies -- so many steps toward your health goals! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@leonadixon - 🎉 WOW! 🎉 Look at you off into "Onederland!" What a great weigh-in this week! It sounds like all that hard work focusing on your food has really paid off.
Keep having a great week! Good luck with the big move this week! 🏠2 -
notsolazylisa wrote: »Notsolazylisa
Week 2
Weigh in day Wednesday
PW: 173.8
CW: 173.2
Feel like I'm not doing so great, I've been eating lots of junk and not tracking calories for a few days. I also haven't been exercising much at all. I know I want to get healthier and more fit, but I don't care enough about myself to actually try.
Hi there!
Having a few off days is just that. Here you are checking in again. You took a step by checking in and saying you have had a rough couple of days!
Rather than having those few off days be evidence that you don't care, maybe just have those few days mean.. something else. Tracking calories takes effort. Exercise takes work. Eating differently takes work, and eating junk can be some comforting and comfy.
I have spent a lot of time over the last couple of years working to build new habits, a little bit at a time.
There's a guy named James Clear who has written some great stuff about motivation and about habits that I have found really useful. It's not fun, rah-rah stuff -- it's useful. If that sounds like it might be helpful, take a look at what he has to say:
One of the most surprising things about motivation is that it often comes after starting a new behavior, not before.
-- James Clear, Motivation
https://jamesclear.com/motivation
Anyway, we are here and we care!2 -
@UTMom81 Happy Anniversary!
@leonadixon congrats on the move!
@Kres567 I might check out that pelaton app! I enjoy spin class, but sometimes its tough to get there for a scheduled class.
@TeresaW1020 wow, so much going on! I'm impressed with how you are holding it all together!
@notsolazylisa yeah, I know that feeling
Instead of trying to do all or nothing, maybe just try to make one change, and then build on the small successes.
Haven't gotten back into the swing of logging food yet, but at least eating has been on point. Monday's exercise was a morning run and evening group. Tuesday was a bit of a struggle - my should was hurting a bit and there was a part of my that though (ok knew) I probably shouldn't lift. But that was on the schedule and I really wanted to. So I did an abbreviated gym workout with the rowing machine, squats, deadlifts, and abs. It felt good to do something.
Today was first day back in the classroom - setting up, moving furniture, unpacking boxes. I'm hot and tired. It's a good thing I have a scheduled kickboxing class tonight because otherwise I'd be tempted to crash on the couch.
Plan for tomorrow.....morning ropes course, get into the classroom for a few hours, and evening group workout.3 -
GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE SORRY FOR THE LATENESS OF THIS...... STILL TRYING TO USE TO WINDOWS 10HERE IS THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF
"DID YOU KNOW"
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notsolazylisa wrote: »Notsolazylisa
Week 2
Weigh in day Wednesday
PW: 173.8
CW: 173.2
Feel like I'm not doing so great, I've been eating lots of junk and not tracking calories for a few days. I also haven't been exercising much at all. I know I want to get healthier and more fit, but I don't care enough about myself to actually try.
You lost more than 1/2 a pound which I think is great. It tells me you are doing a few things right and do care about yourself. Let us know how else we can help!1 -
raleighgirl09
Weigh in day Friday
previous weight: 214.8
current weight: 211.8
Wednesday check-in-is this the 2nd or 3rd week...?
Food: under on cals - still have some moments of not 'on-plan' food; I have a standing dinner date with my mom on Wednesdays and she usually makes salad but wanted to go out tonight
Water: around 4 a day of water but I have other fluids, too (not forcing the water)
Exercise: yesterday, today - pretty much none (roughly 5000 steps a day). Work is very busy (forget to eat and hold yer pee, busy), doing daycare for the grand kiddo and then an hour trip home, an hour and a half later than usual - too bushed. Truth - I just can't stand to see that I typed that - I am disappointed that I feel that way enough to give in to it.
Next Day Goals
Food: continue eating well and under, continued less sodium!
Exercise: no burning need or plan for when I do get home at 630-645, I really need to take my walk - even if it is a chore, because experience tells me that I won't be sorry I did it, even if I didn't want to in the first place
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: remember the good, be the good and encourage others on their journey
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Daily Check-In
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: 20 min walk
Goals or Improvementsfor tomorrow: HiiT workout and try a new healthy recipe ☺️1 -
notsolazylisa wrote: »Notsolazylisa
Week 2
Weigh in day Wednesday
PW: 173.8
CW: 173.2
Feel like I'm not doing so great, I've been eating lots of junk and not tracking calories for a few days. I also haven't been exercising much at all. I know I want to get healthier and more fit, but I don't care enough about myself to actually try.
I think you're doing great, you must not have eaten as much as you think if you're down .6lb! Maybe you need to take one habit at a time? Like start logging everything you eat, once that is down you can cut back calories, and when ready you can start exercising. I will say exercise helped me feel better about myself, it increases endorphins plus I went from being unable to do much from chronic pain to being able to move more. Please be gentle with yourself, hugs!2 -
nlalamin04 wrote: »Daily Check-In
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: 20 min walk
Goals or Improvementsfor tomorrow: HiiT workout and try a new healthy recipe ☺️
Post what you make and have fun! I need to take your lead and try something new!2 -
Wednesday check-in
Calories under
Exercise elliptical, recumbent bike, weights
I've been dragging on the elliptical since I came back from vacation a week ago, not sure why as i did an hour 3x a week before leaving and an hour every day on vacation. Doing fine on bike but a bit weaker weight lifting, though nothing major. I've been craving everything this last week, from food commercials to even the protein bars I bought for school. I've managed to stick with my meals and added breakfast back in to see if it helps. My weight is almost back to pre-trip weight, thank goodness!
Have a wonderful day everyone!1 -
🥤 Good evening!
Daily Check In
Wednesday
Calories: slightly under, all healthy choices/on plan
Water: over
Exercise: platform stepping (67 min); resistance training (made it to the gym today!) (30 min)
Thursday Goals/Improvements:
Calories: slightly under, all healthy choices/on plan
Water: on plan or over
Exercise: outdoor walk or platform stepping; stretch goal -- practice some martial arts forms
Off to soak my tired self! 🛀🏽0
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