MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE TEAM CHAT - September 2019
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Daily weigh in Monday 9 Sept
Track - yes
Calories - under
Exercise - yes, 60 mins walkin and 60 mins weights
My truck is in for a inspection so I had Monday and part of today off. So i got in some extra workouts in and somethongs around the house. Have a great day0 -
Tuesday check-in
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: recumbent bike
For night cravings I usually make sure to eat a lot of vegetables with dinner. If that doesn't work I eat frozen blueberries. I have Invisalign so after dinner I usually brush my teeth and trays and pop them back in. I can usually fight cravings from there. I usually work out before dinner and for some reason I'm not usually hungry afterward.0 -
@digger61 - I am so impressed that you are using time off to work out more! Go, digger, go! 🤩 👍🏽
@mrmcgrath - You had another great day! You are being so consistent! 🎇🎠🎆
@SarahGilfach - How are the knee and foot today? A little better, I hope. Sometimes you have to take it easy in the short term in order to get what you want long term. Sensible and all, but still frustrating sometimes! I hope you are doing okay, however the healing is going! 🎢 ✋🏃🏽
@TeresaW1020 - Oh, my. I am so sorry to hear about your injury. Take it easy! There's no rushing healing, I think, especially the back!0 -
leonadixon wrote: »AustinRuadhain wrote: »leonadixon wrote: »Monday 9/2 checkin
Username: leonadixon
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 196.8
Weigh in Week 1 (9/2): 198.2
Weigh in Week 2 (9/9): 198.4
I am struggling with mindset. I am up to the mindfulness challenge. I am frustrated at myself for not staying in calories by the end of each day. I need to change something, just don't know what! I appreciate everyone here. It is helpful to hear from you all...
Great Discussion Question! What to Do About Evening Cravings?
Okay, Slimpossibles, this is a great discussion question. What do you do?
Leona, something I have done is declare I don't eat after a certain time (intermittent fasting). And if I was feeling super maddeningly crave-y, offer myself something healthy and filling but boring -- 3 ounces of plain chicken breast (yours might be something different). If I didn't want to eat 3 ounces of plain old chicken breast, I could then laugh and note that I wasn't actually hungry, and then do something else fun/distracting since it was a habit or an emotional thing.
Thank you for the suggestion! I have implemented that pretty well as far as late snacking. I guess my bigger issue is dinner. I do well most of the day, but when dinner rolls around, I blow my allotted, leftover calories. I just blow it. I just don't adhere to what I know I need to do. And I don't know what to do about my attitude.
What things are different in the evening?
I wonder if this article might suggest anything?
Motivation is Overvalued. Environment Often Matters More: "People who seem to stick to good habits with ease are often benefitting from an environment that makes those behaviors easier. Meanwhile, people who struggle to succeed could be fighting an uphill battle against their environment. What often looks like a lack of willpower is actually the result of a poor environment."
For example, maybe pre-planning your food, and even packing it like you would a lunch, for a while, might help?
If you eat with other people, would it help to let them know what you will be eating, and asking therm to support you in not, for example, going back for seconds or eating dishes that aren't on your plan?1 -
AustinRuadhain wrote: »leonadixon wrote: »AustinRuadhain wrote: »leonadixon wrote: »Monday 9/2 checkin
Username: leonadixon
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 196.8
Weigh in Week 1 (9/2): 198.2
Weigh in Week 2 (9/9): 198.4
I am struggling with mindset. I am up to the mindfulness challenge. I am frustrated at myself for not staying in calories by the end of each day. I need to change something, just don't know what! I appreciate everyone here. It is helpful to hear from you all...
Great Discussion Question! What to Do About Evening Cravings?
Okay, Slimpossibles, this is a great discussion question. What do you do?
Leona, something I have done is declare I don't eat after a certain time (intermittent fasting). And if I was feeling super maddeningly crave-y, offer myself something healthy and filling but boring -- 3 ounces of plain chicken breast (yours might be something different). If I didn't want to eat 3 ounces of plain old chicken breast, I could then laugh and note that I wasn't actually hungry, and then do something else fun/distracting since it was a habit or an emotional thing.
Thank you for the suggestion! I have implemented that pretty well as far as late snacking. I guess my bigger issue is dinner. I do well most of the day, but when dinner rolls around, I blow my allotted, leftover calories. I just blow it. I just don't adhere to what I know I need to do. And I don't know what to do about my attitude.
What things are different in the evening?
I wonder if this article might suggest anything?
Motivation is Overvalued. Environment Often Matters More: "People who seem to stick to good habits with ease are often benefitting from an environment that makes those behaviors easier. Meanwhile, people who struggle to succeed could be fighting an uphill battle against their environment. What often looks like a lack of willpower is actually the result of a poor environment."
For example, maybe pre-planning your food, and even packing it like you would a lunch, for a while, might help?
If you eat with other people, would it help to let them know what you will be eating, and asking therm to support you in not, for example, going back for seconds or eating dishes that aren't on your plan?
What is different, is yes, I am with my family eating with them as a family. I plan my meals during the day for work hours and do really well. When I get home, it's more of a social time and I overeat. Thank you for the information to read, I will check it out. My family has the knowledge and the mindset that I am trying to be "better", and they are supportive, but my willpower goes out the window. I do need to focus on only eating what I need to, not what I want to (how much).
Maybe the preplanning portioned dinners would work well for me. I will try it! Thank you for your input, it really means a lot!2 -
@leonadixon
Family time is such a great, fulfilling time. I tend to want to eat and eat when I’m with family but something that I have to realize is that really I’m just happy. And for some reason that happiness translates to wanting to fill my mouth 😁
Try eating your dinner and then just stepping back and really taking in this time with your family. Notice their smile or frown, the way they hold their forks, what silly or strange thing happened to them today. Start a conversation, let them know they’re loved. It seems odd but for me it helps to get that joy/happiness out.4 -
Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Tuesday
Previous Weight: 203.8
Todays Weight: 206.4
Well, it's not pretty!! I expected to be up this week because I knew that all the time being on my feet, eating off plan, and not getting in enough water would take its toll. I'm back to tracking today and will get it off! I'm still going to try to get into Onderland before the month ends.
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Weekly Weigh in
Day - Tuesday
Username - bethanie0825
Previous - 232.8
Current - 232.6
My body is hanging onto this mess for dear life.2 -
Username: Fleetwood1
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 255.2
Today's Weight: 256.6
Just returning from vacation and I did not track.2 -
Wednesday 9/11 checkin
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 205.2
Todays Weight:
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under?under
Exercise: strength training and cardio at gym
Goals or Improvements for today:
Increase water
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leonadixon wrote: »AustinRuadhain wrote: »leonadixon wrote: »Monday 9/2 checkin
Username: leonadixon
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 196.8
Weigh in Week 1 (9/2): 198.2
Weigh in Week 2 (9/9): 198.4
I am struggling with mindset. I am up to the mindfulness challenge. I am frustrated at myself for not staying in calories by the end of each day. I need to change something, just don't know what! I appreciate everyone here. It is helpful to hear from you all...
Great Discussion Question! What to Do About Evening Cravings?
Okay, Slimpossibles, this is a great discussion question. What do you do?
Leona, something I have done is declare I don't eat after a certain time (intermittent fasting). And if I was feeling super maddeningly crave-y, offer myself something healthy and filling but boring -- 3 ounces of plain chicken breast (yours might be something different). If I didn't want to eat 3 ounces of plain old chicken breast, I could then laugh and note that I wasn't actually hungry, and then do something else fun/distracting since it was a habit or an emotional thing.
Thank you for the suggestion! I have implemented that pretty well as far as late snacking. I guess my bigger issue is dinner. I do well most of the day, but when dinner rolls around, I blow my allotted, leftover calories. I just blow it. I just don't adhere to what I know I need to do. And I don't know what to do about my attitude.
At the risk of offering advice while solidly not meeting goals - I preload my logging as much as possible. I log ahead for my breakfast, lunch, coffee and alcohol so that I know what I have left for dinner....which is also when I want to eat the most in my day. It's hard wired in me to eat the most at the end of the day and when I don't do this palnning and pre-steps, I struggle (a post coming to this thread, soon) and have a hard time. Planning is the best tool in my tool belt, and when I pre-log - it makes it more simple. I hope this is some helpful!2 -
Hey guys! I'm struggling to keep up with the posts, but I am trying. Actually I'm struggling to keep up with everything, but just focusing on one day at a time. So far this week I've stuck to the plan, both with eating and exercise. It's hot and humid today, but I did my run and going to kickboxing class soon.2
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Username: notsolazylisa
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 174.4
Todays Weight: 174.4
Well at least it's not a gain! I'm starting to workout again after being super lazy, I'm frustrated with myself and feel like I've had enough. Too many excuses and I'm done feeling sorry for myself. I have the power to change my body, to be healthier and lose the weight. My first goal is to be back down to 160 by the end of the year, I've been there before and know I can do it again! I just have to put in the work and believe in myself!
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@ka97 - congrats on getting in that run and kickboxing class! Hang in there! 👐🤗
@mrmcgrath - Another under calories day! You are doing great! 👍🏽👍🏽
@Fleetwood1 - Welcome back! Sometimes you just need a vacation! ⛱️ Back to food tracking sounds like just the ticket. You'll get rid of that small increase soon. 😎
@bethanie0825 - Keep on doing all the good stuff -- measuring, tracking, etc. You'll get there! 😊
@TeresaW1020 - Your focus on water and food sounds like a super smart plan. You'll get to Onederland soon! 👌1 -
raleighgirl09
Wednesday Check in:
Calories: over
Exercise: under
Remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
Crap fire and tarnation. I am up by 5 pounds, as of today. I know it is in part heat and sodium - but it's also increased calories which usually involve increased sodium. And less exercise while I baby the toe again. There is a part of me saying 'eff it - just keep going and ignore numbers.' I also predicted the situation so....it's within my control.
On the plus side, I am getting some challenge veggies in! Combining some I don't usually, sauteing some baby kale, also some of my usual steaming. Some strawberries from the fruit side but not a lot. I have a spaghetti squash for tomorrow which I'm going to add roasted red peppers to with some sauce - I don't usually add the peppers and I don't often eat it with sauce but it's the star of dinner tomorrow and having it without meat is new for me! So that's my story. Allowed a calorie, sodium and decreased exercise derailment but getting veggies. Friday weigh in will be interesting.1 -
notsolazylisa wrote: »Username: notsolazylisa
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 174.4
Todays Weight: 174.4
Well at least it's not a gain! I'm starting to workout again after being super lazy, I'm frustrated with myself and feel like I've had enough. Too many excuses and I'm done feeling sorry for myself. I have the power to change my body, to be healthier and lose the weight. My first goal is to be back down to 160 by the end of the year, I've been there before and know I can do it again! I just have to put in the work and believe in myself!
@notsolazylisa I'm so right there with you in the frustration. I agree that it sometimes takes some tough self-love to snap out of it - and believing you can take the control back is the first step. You *can* do it.1 -
Hey guys! I'm struggling to keep up with the posts, but I am trying. Actually I'm struggling to keep up with everything, but just focusing on one day at a time. So far this week I've stuck to the plan, both with eating and exercise. It's hot and humid today, but I did my run and going to kickboxing class soon.
One day at a time and sometimes one meal at a time is reality for me. Lol! Great job on your exercise!1 -
notsolazylisa wrote: »Username: notsolazylisa
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 174.4
Todays Weight: 174.4
Well at least it's not a gain! I'm starting to workout again after being super lazy, I'm frustrated with myself and feel like I've had enough. Too many excuses and I'm done feeling sorry for myself. I have the power to change my body, to be healthier and lose the weight. My first goal is to be back down to 160 by the end of the year, I've been there before and know I can do it again! I just have to put in the work and believe in myself!
Thanks for the positive energy!!2 -
Wednesday Check in
Calories: over
Exercise: went for a really nice walk after supper with my husband
Water: not enough
Goals for tomorrow:
1. Log my meals
2. Drink 100oz of water
3. Stay away from the baked goods at work!!1 -
Daily Check in
Monday
- under calories
- 13196 steps, which includes a 3.55 mile hike
Tuesday
- close on calories
- 6016 steps, but lots of low impact housework and a quick weight lifting session
Wednesday
- under but not by much
- 14146 steps, which includes a 2.1 mile hike
I'm just gonna keep doing what I'm doing. I know that my body will eventually let go of some weight if I keep up the deficit long enough. And I still don't drink enough water. Oddly, that's probably the thing I have the hardest time with lol0
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