MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE TEAM CHAT - September 2019
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raleighgirl09
Weigh in week: 1(06Sep2019)
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 211.2
Current Weight 206.4
My mantra: remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
Wow, totally was not expecting to shed nearly 5 pounds in a week, not sure I trust it but I am working on letting the numbers be what they are and not give them a greater power than they have, basically none in reality. Having a Fitbit scale connected to MFP means every loss is registered and I am more used to it - but still don't really like it. Anyway - I'll take the loss and keep this in mind when I swing the other way. =>
Have spent more time on MFP, engaging more - working to keep that up. Have exercised daily - true exercise not just a stroll. Strolls are nice but I do like the feeling of really burning it up and sweating it out.
Wanted to share this with you all - and I hope this is not frowned upon. I have been listening to a podcast for a few months and reallyreally like this chick's style. Perhaps because it is much the same as mine - complete with language a lot of the time. Down to earth, real. I am not endorsing her services, but I love the free podcast and wanted to share. The one I list, in particular, really spoke to me and I will probably listen to it several times. If you go to the link for this one, you will see them all.
"4 Ways to Believing Hard You Can Lose Weight" recorded 31Aug2019 Caveat - she uses salty language, avoid if that is offensive to you
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/losing-100-pounds-phit-n-phat-com-real-diet-talk-from/id1233384453?utm_campaign=1abbbacdde-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_27_10_33_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Phit-N-Phat Subscribers&utm_term=0_e41e2f236e-1abbbacdde-563215801
It's ok to doubt yourself - keep going.3 -
AustinRuadhain wrote: »Optional Challenge - Mindfulness
@TeresaW1020 and I chatted about the idea of a mindfulness challenge, and are offering this to the team. She pointed out, "Practicing mindfulness and learning to understand our triggers is so key to getting control over our emotions which for me have so often ended with me stuffing my face and not even realizing it until I was done."
So, as we work towards out weight loss and health goals, we all have many thoughts or feelings. The big thing is not to let them stop us.
So here's a game you can try playing with yourself, if it seems like it might be helpful. If this doesn't call to you, no worries.
Take a few quiet minutes several times over the next week to breathe. Just breathe, and notice your breath (in, out, in, out...). If you do this for several minutes, you may find your focus on your breath interrupted by a thought or feeling. When you become aware of a thought or feeling that is grabbing your attention, say to yourself "I am having the thought I am (a loser... or whatever)" or "I am having the feeling of (sadness... or whatever) now." Labeling your thoughts and feelings as they arise helps you put a little distance between you and your thoughts or feelings. See if this helps you relate to thoughts and feelings at other times as... just thoughts and feelings.
(adapted from Thinkmindfully.com)
Another way to relate is to think of your thoughts and feelings as bubbles in a glass of soda. You aren't attached to any particular bubble. You are just watching the bubbles as they appear, and then rise. The thoughts and feelings do their thing. You can observe and include that, and then get back to work doing the things that help you get healthier!
@AustinRuadhain - I love this. I'm going to give this a whirl, being purposefully mindful every day, I'll see if I can do this with the breathing! And this visual - yesyesyes - this is a crystal clear example for anything you keep doing and eventually enjoy the success of that consistency. It is not a straight line - ever. There are ups and downs, bumps and bruises and that's ok. Look at the long term and focus on how your tiny, consistent contributions become measurable results. Love it.1 -
Howdy team!
As noted at the beginning of the month, Jen (@Kres567) stepped down as captain this month and returned as a team member. Jen served many, many months faithfully and I, personally am very grateful for her service. I know the rest of the team agrees and we are happy she is continuing with the team!!
Teresa (@TeresaW1020) has generously stepped up to the challenge of team captain - and getting stuck with me. This is especially impressive given the activity in her personal life at the moment. Thanks Teresa, and welcome!!4 -
Me again...
Our team is host of the week two group challenge. This is me begging and pleading for ideas.
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raleighgirl09 wrote: »raleighgirl09
Weigh in week: 1(06Sep2019)
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 211.2
Current Weight 206.4
My mantra: remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
Wow, totally was not expecting to shed nearly 5 pounds in a week, not sure I trust it but I am working on letting the numbers be what they are and not give them a greater power than they have, basically none in reality. Having a Fitbit scale connected to MFP means every loss is registered and I am more used to it - but still don't really like it. Anyway - I'll take the loss and keep this in mind when I swing the other way. =>
Have spent more time on MFP, engaging more - working to keep that up. Have exercised daily - true exercise not just a stroll. Strolls are nice but I do like the feeling of really burning it up and sweating it out.
Wanted to share this with you all - and I hope this is not frowned upon. I have been listening to a podcast for a few months and reallyreally like this chick's style. Perhaps because it is much the same as mine - complete with language a lot of the time. Down to earth, real. I am not endorsing her services, but I love the free podcast and wanted to share. The one I list, in particular, really spoke to me and I will probably listen to it several times. If you go to the link for this one, you will see them all.
"4 Ways to Believing Hard You Can Lose Weight" recorded 31Aug2019 Caveat - she uses salty language, avoid if that is offensive to you
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/losing-100-pounds-phit-n-phat-com-real-diet-talk-from/id1233384453?utm_campaign=1abbbacdde-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_27_10_33_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Phit-N-Phat Subscribers&utm_term=0_e41e2f236e-1abbbacdde-563215801
It's ok to doubt yourself - keep going.
Thanks for the podcast suggestion! Always looking for things to listen to or read on my commute.0 -
broncobuddee wrote: »Howdy team!
As noted at the beginning of the month, Jen (@Kres567) stepped down as captain this month and returned as a team member. Jen served many, many months faithfully and I, personally am very grateful for her service. I know the rest of the team agrees and we are happy she is continuing with the team!!
Teresa (@TeresaW1020) has generously stepped up to the challenge of team captain - and getting stuck with me. This is especially impressive given the activity in her personal life at the moment. Thanks Teresa, and welcome!!
Woohoo!! Thanks so much @TeresaW1020! I’m excited for the team. I see you two as being the next Dynamic Duo!1 -
broncobuddee wrote: »Howdy team!
As noted at the beginning of the month, Jen (@Kres567) stepped down as captain this month and returned as a team member. Jen served many, many months faithfully and I, personally am very grateful for her service. I know the rest of the team agrees and we are happy she is continuing with the team!!
Teresa (@TeresaW1020) has generously stepped up to the challenge of team captain - and getting stuck with me. This is especially impressive given the activity in her personal life at the moment. Thanks Teresa, and welcome!!
I forgot to mention that Teresa's move to captain opens up a motivator position on the team. Please review the responsibilities below and let us know if you are interested!
Motivator’s Responsibilities include:
* Be active in team discussions, encouraging and supporting the challengers as they post.
* Encourage challengers to participate in challenges and in group discussions.
* Participate in team discussions encouraging team participation.
* Help remind challengers when they are due to post (and especially when overdue to post) weights.
* Encourage participation in the moderators challenge and in the weekly team challenges.
* Coordinate with your awesome team captains to see if they can use any assistance or if they have any specific tasks they feel you can assist with.0 -
@TeresaW1020 Woohoo!!
Friday Check-In
Calories - under
Exercise/Steps - 26 mins on the treadmill and 15208 steps total
My main goals are to track everyday and check in here a majority of the week. Seeing everyone's progress is awesome and inspiring!1 -
Good morning! I have a few minutes while I drink my coffee to check-in. We have another long day of moving things to the new house. We have movers coming Monday, but I don’t trust them with all my breakables and pictures. Plus, they want so much money I feel whatever we can move will just let me buy more pretty things!
I am very happy to be stepping as one of the captains and promise to give you my best effort. I want to see us as the top group on Fat 2 Fit and to be known for our encouragement, support, fun, and of course amazing weight loss!
@AustinRuadhain, thank you for posting this week’s challenge!
Like I said to you being mindful is so important and it’s vital for an emotional eater, like myself. That graphic is great! It reminds me of my weight loss chart. There are days and even weeks when I feel like I’m not getting anywhere but if I pull back and look at the whole picture, I see just how far I have come. It’s going to be a very busy next few days so trying to remember to breathe will be a challenge in and of itself.
@raleighgirl09, Wow!! What a great week you have had! Thanks for the podcast link. I have saved it and will listen to her just as soon as I have some free time.
@bethanie0825, great goals and yes please do keep checking in with us.
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Saturday 9/6 checkin
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 205.2
Todays Weight:
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Over
Exercise: walking
Goals or Improvements for today: Hubby bought a small house to rent out and has been gutting it. I will be going with him today to help with walls and ceiling back up.
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AustinRuadhain wrote: »Optional Challenge - Mindfulness
@TeresaW1020 and I chatted about the idea of a mindfulness challenge, and are offering this to the team. She pointed out, "Practicing mindfulness and learning to understand our triggers is so key to getting control over our emotions which for me have so often ended with me stuffing my face and not even realizing it until I was done."
So, as we work towards out weight loss and health goals, we all have many thoughts or feelings. The big thing is not to let them stop us.
So here's a game you can try playing with yourself, if it seems like it might be helpful. If this doesn't call to you, no worries.
Take a few quiet minutes several times over the next week to breathe. Just breathe, and notice your breath (in, out, in, out...). If you do this for several minutes, you may find your focus on your breath interrupted by a thought or feeling. When you become aware of a thought or feeling that is grabbing your attention, say to yourself "I am having the thought I am (a loser... or whatever)" or "I am having the feeling of (sadness... or whatever) now." Labeling your thoughts and feelings as they arise helps you put a little distance between you and your thoughts or feelings. See if this helps you relate to thoughts and feelings at other times as... just thoughts and feelings.
(adapted from Thinkmindfully.com)
Another way to relate is to think of your thoughts and feelings as bubbles in a glass of soda. You aren't attached to any particular bubble. You are just watching the bubbles as they appear, and then rise. The thoughts and feelings do their thing. You can observe and include that, and then get back to work doing the things that help you get healthier!
Challenge accepted!1 -
I was just coming over here to remind you about this! You are so good, you beat me to it.broncobuddee wrote: »Me again...
Our team is host of the week two group challenge. This is me begging and pleading for ideas.
To make things easy, you could extend @AustinRuadhain 's mindfulness challenge to the whole F2F family. Or something simple like 30 minutes sweat per day (could include hilarious photos of the sweaty t-shirts afterwards - not necessarily on the body!). I'm sure your fabulous members have even more ideas, amiright?1 -
raleighgirl09 wrote: »raleighgirl09
Weigh in week: 1(06Sep2019)
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 211.2
Current Weight 206.4
My mantra: remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
Wow, totally was not expecting to shed nearly 5 pounds in a week, not sure I trust it but I am working on letting the numbers be what they are and not give them a greater power than they have, basically none in reality. Having a Fitbit scale connected to MFP means every loss is registered and I am more used to it - but still don't really like it. Anyway - I'll take the loss and keep this in mind when I swing the other way. =>
Have spent more time on MFP, engaging more - working to keep that up. Have exercised daily - true exercise not just a stroll. Strolls are nice but I do like the feeling of really burning it up and sweating it out.
Wanted to share this with you all - and I hope this is not frowned upon. I have been listening to a podcast for a few months and reallyreally like this chick's style. Perhaps because it is much the same as mine - complete with language a lot of the time. Down to earth, real. I am not endorsing her services, but I love the free podcast and wanted to share. The one I list, in particular, really spoke to me and I will probably listen to it several times. If you go to the link for this one, you will see them all.
"4 Ways to Believing Hard You Can Lose Weight" recorded 31Aug2019 Caveat - she uses salty language, avoid if that is offensive to you
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/losing-100-pounds-phit-n-phat-com-real-diet-talk-from/id1233384453?utm_campaign=1abbbacdde-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_27_10_33_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Phit-N-Phat Subscribers&utm_term=0_e41e2f236e-1abbbacdde-563215801
It's ok to doubt yourself - keep going.
I’ve been listening to this podcast as well! I also listen to another one, Weight Loss Made Real.0 -
Friday Check In
Calories: on target, all healthy choices/on plan
Water: on target
Exercise: platform stepping (47 min)
Steps: over
Martial Arts: Yes! Yay!
Saturday Plans/Goals/Improvements
Calories: on target, all healthy choices/on plan
Water: on plan or over
Exercise: platform stepping
Steps: at least 7500
Martial Arts: at least 2 minutes0 -
I was just coming over here to remind you about this! You are so good, you beat me to it.broncobuddee wrote: »Me again...
Our team is host of the week two group challenge. This is me begging and pleading for ideas.
To make things easy, you could extend @AustinRuadhain 's mindfulness challenge to the whole F2F family. Or something simple like 30 minutes sweat per day (could include hilarious photos of the sweaty t-shirts afterwards - not necessarily on the body!). I'm sure your fabulous members have even more ideas, amiright?
I could tweak the mindfulness challenge if desired, if it gets used. Maybe add a call to schedule at least 3 sessions for yourself, and/or suggest stealing time out of the day to do this.
Other ideas:- Share a Resource: Share something that inspires you on your weight loss journey, and try one that someone else suggests. (I am thinking of @raleighgirl09 and @mrmcgrath having shared podcast recommendations, for example. So fun!)
- Vegetable challenge - 90% of Americans don't eat enough vegetables (USDA recommends 2-3 cups/day). Far and away our most popular vegetable is the potato, followed by the tomato. This is driven, the USDA writes, by our high consumption of pizza and french fries. So the challenge is to eat more veggies, and to eat/try veggies that are not potatoes or tomatoes! Give yourself a point each time you eat a veggie (not potato or tomato).
- Fruit/Veggie Adventure - Try several new fruits or vegetables this week. (If you have truly maxed out all the fruits and veggies at your grocer, try new ways to prepare them.)
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Congrats @TeresaW1020 !1
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Saturday check in
Goals for today:
Taking my daughter and friend to a small local amusement park today. I’ll be packing snacks for the day so I don’t eat snacks there.
Tonight we are going out with some friends. I am going to have a couple of drinks but need to also drink tonnes of water.2 -
Username: hinemoa2088
Weigh in week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 165
Today's weight: 163.86 -
Week 1 weigh in
Username: ka97
Weigh in week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday (usually Friday)
PW: 155.6
CW: 155.6
Surprised and relieved it didn't go up - it's been a tough week.5 -
@AustinRuadhain I like your veggie and fruit ideas! I don't eat a lot of fruit in general but love vegetables as you probably noticed. I grew up on frozen peas, canned green beans, potatoes, corn or corn on the cob, etc. I've challenged myself to trying a new vegetable every week or so. Last week was turnips which I love, this week is frozen okra. I'm making a lentil vegetable soup from Forks Over Knives and am thinking of adding it but don't want to ruin the soup if I don't like it!
Saturday check-in
Calories under
Exercise bike, weights, elliptical
Water over
I doubt there's an entry for cardio on MFP for it but I spent the morning chasing the kittens around the house to take in for shots. Ridiculous how hard one of them was to catch, I had to take them in separately as he wouldn't come from under the bed. Ran a bunch of errands then started soup (it's still in the 90s though). I have my workout to do then studying.1 -
Weekly Weigh-In
Username: buniphuphu
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
Starting Weight: 327.6
Previous Weight: 262
Today's Weight: 250.2
I missed the last week of last month because I took an impromptu trip, but this month is going to be better. I'm closing in on 100 pounds lost since restarting MFP (high of 341 pounds). I still have a long way to go, but I'm feeling good about it.5 -
Username: Digger61
Weigh in week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 221
Today's weight: 2214 -
bethanie0825 wrote: »@TeresaW1020 Woohoo!!
Friday Check-In
Calories - under
Exercise/Steps - 26 mins on the treadmill and 15208 steps total
My main goals are to track everyday and check in here a majority of the week. Seeing everyone's progress is awesome and inspiring!
@bethanie0825 Shazam - that's a mighty step count!!! Nice work!1 -
raleighgirl09
Saturday Check in:
Calories: under, but ate into my deficit which I'm not happy about
Exercise: Took a 3.5 mile walk in the 'hood today, did a lot of shopping and cleaning and netted about 14,500 steps!
Remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
Oh my gosh - dinner out and I am fighting stressing about it because the sodium can derail me. I chose the item I thought I'd like the most among some lower cal choices and only used half of the dressing so maybe the sodium isn't as much as I had to accept from a blanket addition to the diary. Harumph. This is me working to not overthink it, good lord - imagine me over thinking it....ugh.
In other news - I am so tickled to be hosting my grandbaby girl's first birthday tomorrow! No sodium concerns in my own environment and the cake will be lovely. Such a treasure. Truth to tell - I'm not really the grandmotherly type, was never really the motherly type. More of a humanist and I just LOVE little humans, they really make me happy and hopeful for the future. Life is good - I continue making headway to a more solid healthy lifestyle and I am not just trying to get more exercise in, I'm planning and doing. Trying is good, but seeing the attempts come to fruition is even better.2 -
Weigh in
Apple852hk
Week 1 - Sept 2019
Sunday
PW 162.7
CW 163.4
I ate a butter chicken dinner and cakes for my birthday. It was prepared by family so I couldn't decline. I now have a 700gram cake to eat too.
Maybe I'll try have a small slice a day than binge.2 -
WEEK ONE TALLIES ARE IN BOOKS AND HERE IS HOW IT ALL SHOOK OUT
THE WINNERS ARE...
TEAM % Mission Slimpossibles 0.34%
INDIVIDUAL % @buniphuphu 4.50%
TEAM LBS LOST Mission Slimpossibles 15.2
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST @buniphuphu 11.8
AS A WHOLE WE LOST 52.4 POUNDS OR 0.20% !!!!!
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Mission Slimpossibles 0.34%
2nd Workout Warriors 0.25%
3rd Trimstones 0.22%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st Mission Slimpossibles 15.2
2nd Workout Warriors 11.9
3rd Trimstones 9.4
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @buniphuphu 4.50%
2nd @SaraMakingChanges 2.63%
3rd @raleighgirl09 2.27%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST
1st @buniphuphu 11.8
2nd @SaraMakingChanges 4.8
3rd @raleighgirl09 5.2
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@DreaRN15
@SLIMN2016
@SarahGilfach
@kdv12
@megnolia82
@cassiegetsfit2013
@MARNIsw
@Pearl4686
@iamworthy14
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Sunday 9/8 checkin
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 205.2
Todays Weight:
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Over
Exercise: house remodel - putting up a ceiling and light water aerobics
Goals or Improvements for today: more house remodel
My family wanted fried chicken last night for dinner and I can not have the fried coated with flour skin (the best part). 😥. It was one of my hardest temptations since cutting out gluten but I did remove the skin before eating. I count that as a NSV!!🤪
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PART1
WE THOUGHT WE WOULD CHALLENGE YOU TO BRING OUT AND DISPLAY YOUR VERY BEST MOTIVATION SCENARIO
WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED????PART2 BRING THE FUNNY0 -
@raleighgirl09 Enjoy your day today with your family!
@apple852hk HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎶🥳. I like your plan to have a slice a day and not binge. If you don’t want to eat it all can you freeze it and bring it out for another occasion.
WAY TO GO MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES! and a particular congratulations to @buniphuphu and @raleighgirl09 for being in top 3 for the week! Keep up the great work.3
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