MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES OCTOBER CHAT
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AustinRuadhain wrote: »Day 5 of this Week's Optional Challenge
Replacing trigger foods! Post a picture, quote or list the item that will replace your trigger food today!
A couple of replacement foods for me are steamed butternut squash (I steam diced butternut with apples and sprinkle with cinnamon for a dessert) and cauliflower spinach mash (low carb, not as calorie dense as mashed potato, and needs nothing on it)! Yum to both!
Cauliflower spinach mash sounds awesome! I usually just roast cauliflower, I haven't even had rice cauliflower. Do you use a food processor to blend it?
I adore butternut squash! I think it's my favorite winter squash. I had a woman stop me at the store today watching me load my cart with winter squash and asked me which was good. She ended up going with butternut. I usually just eat it as a side for dinner, love the idea of having it for dessert!
Hey there,
My easy peasy version of spinach cauliflower is mash is one half a 1 lb bag of frozen spinach and one half a bag of frozen cauliflower florets. Put in a covered dish and microwave until done (8-10 minutes for me). I then "mash" it together with an immersion blender. A hand potato masher, blender or food processor would also do the job. So would a fork, in a pinch and with some elbow grease. Season as desired.
I love love LOVE butternut squash. I fine dice, microwave until mostly done, add fine diced apples to the bowl and microwave some more, sprinkle with cinnamon and usually also powdered ginger to taste, and put a little cashew milk over the top. Dessert of champions!1 -
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raleighgirl09
Check in Thurs
Steps: 6,350 - I picked a fine time to have a day with so few steps... => Ok, I am fired up now and thanks so much to @TeresaW1020 for tracking all those steps!! 845,801 - pretty freaking amazing!!! =>
5 for 90: I love the 5 as it reminds me to pinpoint something I am grateful for..... =>
Make time for yourself: jumped through hoops to see my granddaughter, Hazel - was awesome and worth every hoop, feather and bell
Exercise 30 minutes a day: was a 20 minute day - the least since 22Sep2019. I had choices to make and I made them; more exercise than that did not win out today and it's ok
Hydrate: on target
Give up a trigger food / behavior: no cheese today - and no opening the fridge door to stare at the cheese!
Thankful for: really amazing parents to my Hazel - who are also really awesome kids to have and human beings to know
Remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
I think I sodiumed up at dinner and today's weight was already up from yesterday. Scale - you will not best me, I got other fish to fillet and gonna keep truckin'. The number will be what it is and I'll report it.0 -
raleighgirl09
steps: forgot to bold! 6,3501 -
10/17 steps: 14,6570
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Weigh in week: Week 3
Weigh in day: Fri
Previous Weight: 275
Today's Weight: 2761 -
Ugh - I'm so fed up with feeling rubbish! And not getting a full night's rest.
Green zoned the calories again though! Weekly deficit is up to 1700.
1. Time - enough to knit 2 rows of my jumper.
2. Exercise - 8487 steps, so not quite there. But I am feeling pants.
3. hydration, no I really tried, but only got to 11/14.
4. Trigger food - my goodness I was tempted with cakery yesterday. But I promised myself, wait until Friday. And here it is!
5. Yays - Got me a £5 Morrison's voucher, so with deft use of yellow stickers and basics, I spent just £1.99 on: potato cakes, wholemeal bread, a pack of yoghurts, 15 eggs, baby portobello mushrooms, a kilo of carrots, 4 russet apples (the furry ones that are the best tasting), beansprouts, passata, 2 tins of sardines, cranberry juice and a munchkin squash (so pretty!). I'm running short of cash what with SSP and unpaid leave, but this will keep us going with what we have for ages!
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »Hey everyone!
Here are my steps for this week. I apologize for being sporadic in posting. It has been an exhausting week.
11 5000
12 4643
13 7098
14 3804
15 3803
16 5013
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Today’s official weigh in is 203.8. It is starting to trend back down so I am not complaining!1
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AustinRuadhain wrote: »AustinRuadhain wrote: »Day 5 of this Week's Optional Challenge
Replacing trigger foods! Post a picture, quote or list the item that will replace your trigger food today!
A couple of replacement foods for me are steamed butternut squash (I steam diced butternut with apples and sprinkle with cinnamon for a dessert) and cauliflower spinach mash (low carb, not as calorie dense as mashed potato, and needs nothing on it)! Yum to both!
Cauliflower spinach mash sounds awesome! I usually just roast cauliflower, I haven't even had rice cauliflower. Do you use a food processor to blend it?
I adore butternut squash! I think it's my favorite winter squash. I had a woman stop me at the store today watching me load my cart with winter squash and asked me which was good. She ended up going with butternut. I usually just eat it as a side for dinner, love the idea of having it for dessert!
Hey there,
My easy peasy version of spinach cauliflower is mash is one half a 1 lb bag of frozen spinach and one half a bag of frozen cauliflower florets. Put in a covered dish and microwave until done (8-10 minutes for me). I then "mash" it together with an immersion blender. A hand potato masher, blender or food processor would also do the job. So would a fork, in a pinch and with some elbow grease. Season as desired.
I love love LOVE butternut squash. I fine dice, microwave until mostly done, add fine diced apples to the bowl and microwave some more, sprinkle with cinnamon and usually also powdered ginger to taste, and put a little cashew milk over the top. Dessert of champions!
Oh my gosh...both recipes sound amazing! I never thought about enjoying butternut squash for dessert!
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steps oct 17 - 92320
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5 for 90 yesterday
1. Alone time- dont think I got this.
2. Water- y
3. Exercise - yep with my trainer at the gym
4. Fast food- no.
5. Grateful- found out someone I know is having her first baby. She is a lovely person and I'm super happy for her and her family.
Other stuff-
My weight is still higher than it's been in a long time. I'm discouraged/given up sort of for right now. I'm tracking calories and am slightly over target but my target is pretty high bc I could never meet a lower target and was tired of the disappointment week after week. I jist want some consistency at this point.
Anyway. I'm doing my best but it doesn't feel like enough right now.0 -
Steps
10/16 - 5258
10/17 - 112680 -
Friday Check-in:
Calories: under, 20 net carbs
Water: done
Exercise: 15 minutes warm-up on the treadmill and 30-minute cardio 21-Day Fix video
The last couple of days have been very busy, but at least I got back to working out today and my eating was mostly on plan. My Beachbody Keto coach has me starting this whole new way of tracking and eating. I'm not sure I'm up to such a big change but I'm wanting results so I will give it a try and see what happens.
5 for 90
1. Make some time for myself—I did read my Bible study this morning but that is about it.
2. Exercise 30 minutes a day—Yup!
3. Hydrate-still need some more but it will be done before bed
4. Give up a “Trigger Food”—I’m afraid I gave in to a small bag of Skittles that was in my office today. Uggghhhh!!
5. Thankful—I’m so thankful that my life is full and busy. Sometimes it feels overwhelming, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Steps
10/16 - 14,086
10/17 - 13,468
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raleighgirl09
Weigh in week: 3 (18Oct2019)
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 204.8
Current Weight 204.5
Steps: 16,019
5 for 90:
Make time for yourself: a long drive by myself with the music and volume of my choice!!!
Exercise 30 minutes a day: making it happen - mental win!
Hydrate: on target
Give up a trigger food behavior: no cheese today - actually, the calories and all other stats were really good today!
Thankful for: being able to make an 11 year old (paid for) car with 180,000 miles continue running well - all cred goes to routine maintenance
Remember the good, be the good, encourage others on their journey
Scale. Pfft - eye rolling emoji, where are you when I need you? The brief wonder of whether or not I might make under 200 in October is circling the drain; on Wednesday, my weight was 202.8 but that was short-lived.
Pretty tired, as happens on Friday nights. Today's mighty steps made up for yesterday's puny steps. =>1 -
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What can we do to inspire each other into the New Year! We have 73 days left. Let’s end our “under construction “ challenge 5 for 90 to be stronger! We want you YOU to be the focus. I am thankful to be part of this team!
We are all here for a reason. Ty for all the teams being supportive. 👍👍👍
October's the new January and the time for New Year's resolutions might be right around the corner.
@Navydaddjtc Our leader and I look forward to what we have rolling out for the team in the next coming months to the New Year!
Gratitude to input from a few inspirational teammates for their input into November @confidentraven and @ kdv12! You both are awesome.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-time-for-new-years-re_b_12194484
Thank you to all for sharing and I hope you also post on your team wall. Pay it forward.🎃🎃🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🎃🎃
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10768217/under-construction-week-three-challenge-from-workout-warriors0 -
Steps for 10/18 - 16435
Under calories 1 -
My Five for 90 now 73. Wrapping this segment up!
BTW team Neuroscience Explains Why You Need To Write Down Your Goals If You Actually Want To Achieve Them! https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2018/04/15/neuroscience-explains-why-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-if-you-actually-want-to-achieve-them/#530b3dc97905
5 for 73
1) Journal/Bible/insight timer. Yes! Daily time for me.
2) Exercise: Barre 1 hour and 10,000k steps
3) Hydrate yessss 😘
4) Trigger food. I don’t want to think about it everyday. I replace It with what nutrients I can give my body.
5) Gratitudes. I love this! It is so easy to hard on ourselves. You need to love and respect yourself where ever you are at in your journey. I was the fat kid growing up. I give gratitude 🙏 that I wanted to change Both Mentally and physically. I am thankful we are all here to change for the positive together.
Let’s get excited, like our leader @Navydaddjtc had said about NSV and cool things coming!
All the best! 💃👏🚧💃👏🚧💃2 -
Daily Check-in
Friday Check-In
Calories: under, and all healthy choices (stuck to meal plan!) ✔️
Water: way over ✔️
Exercise: platform stepping (124 min) ✔️
5 for 90
Self Care - Meditation ✔️
Exercise 45+ minutes ✔️
Steps Goal ✔️
Martial Arts Practice (100 Kicks) ❌ (did some, but did not hit 100)
Thankful for: having slept well! ✔️
Step Challenge - 10/18 - 13,815 steps
Also 10/17 - 14,575
Saturday Plans/Goals/Improvements
Calories: slightly under; all healthy choices/on plan
Water: on plan or over
Exercise: outdoor walk and platform stepping; looking forward to the outdoor walk with
Work my 5 for 90 List!1 -
5 for 90 yesterday
1. Water- yep
2. Time for myself- yep
3. Exercise- went for a run
4. Fast food- none
5. Gratitude: went out with a couple of friends yesterday.
Steps OCT 18 14474 Up because I went for a run and also did quite a bit of walking in the evening.1 -
Tuesy 10/19 checkin
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 203.8
Todays Weight:
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Slightly over
Water: over/under? Way under
Macro/micros : Macro’s right on target. Micro’s a bit off.
Steps : 4307
Exercise: none
5 for 90:
Meet step goal
Stay hydrated
Make self care a priority
Meditate and or journal daily
Encourage someone
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@Fitness327wk - Thanks so much for all your work on this challenge! 🙏🏽
@bethanie0825 - What a great day -- steps AND calories excellent! 🚶🏿🥗😊
@raleighgirl09 - You have such a great attitude when the numbers don't go your way -- so inspiring. (Thanks for remembering and being the good!) You are making such great progress. Keep up the great work!
@Jactop - Fabulous steps this week! 🚶🏿🤩😊
@TeresaW1020 - Great work on your 5 for 90! As far as the Skittles -- you point at a great thing that some of us have to keep an eye on! I know I have to be careful about what is lying around for me to eat, and exercise self control ahead of time (easier than in the moment of having munchies!). 💪🏽
And a big THANK YOU for saying you are grateful to be busy. I am taking that idea on today! 🙏🏽
@its_cleo - I think you are so SO smart to focus on consistency for now. Once you get in a rhythm, you can think about making adjustments. For some of us, those changes have to happen in baby steps. I know, for me, I had to make a small change at a time, and then have it settle in over several weeks. Please try not to make yourself wrong for being where you are at! I am inspired every time I see your 5 for 90 postings -- you keep posting days with "no fast food," and that is such a big change to make! 💪🏽😊
@mrmcgrath - Great weigh-in! Congratulations on that number going down! 🌟
Also hurray to tracking steps and checking in despite your exhausting week. I hope this weekend includes some down time!
And do enjoy butternut squash for dessert if you try that! 😋
@Wishusdonna - Yay for all that gratitude (I feel happier just reading your 5 for 90 entry) and for green zoning the calories. I hope you are feeling less pants 👖 today. (What's a better way to say that?)
@hinemoa2088 - Zowie! You keep posting such great steps! Your commitment is inspiring! 🚶🏿🤩1 -
Thanks @AustinRuadhain .
Tomorrow is the start of a new week for me and I've been working on goals.
- I do the 5 for 90, but I'm changing the water goal to actually try to get 1500 mls a day. I think that is equivalent to 8, 8 oz glasses. I have a big jug with measurements I can use to track fairly easily.
- Also I'm going to make more of an effort to get some exercise in every day. I think I've been averaging 3-4 days a week, so I just want to try upping it.
- Cals I will do my best but I always seem to be over. One thing is I want to try to add in some beans or tofu to some of my meals, along with meat, to get some protein from non-meat sources. I also hope it will help me to feel more full and less hungry.
- I'm going to try to post every day a little more about progress.
Over calories this week bc I went out with friends and had some drinks. Too many really, but I didn;t overindulge with a lot of food on top.
Also I have reduced my drinking a little bit in the last two months, I would to continue and reduce a little bit more to an avg somewhere under 4 drinks a week. (Have been at or slightly above 4 for the last two months).
My weigh in is tomorrow, I'm sure it's not good news but another start I guess.2 -
Saturday check-in
Calories under
Exercise recumbent bike
Water over
Talk about trigger foods, I've decided no more sugar in the house. I wanted to try moderation again and bought a few low calorie treats. I think part of the problem was I only ate back 200 calories the day before after a really long workout, I couldn't sleep the next night and ate both boxes! One was a box of Fiber One brownies and they weren't amazing but more tempting than veggies, I was dying yesterday. I felt horrible mentally and physically and wasn't going to work out but finally dragged myself to my bike and it helped a lot. It frustrates the heck out of me, I'm fine with sugar substitutes but regular sugar is still a problem.0 -
hinemoa2088
Week 3
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 162
Current weight: 161.25 -
Saturday Check-in:
Calories: under, 20 net carbs
Water: done
Exercise: 25-minute cardio program on the treadmill and 30 minutes Pilates 21-Day Fix video
Today was a good day! I worked out, cut hubby's hair and then we went shopping. I got new shoes and some exercise bands. I also used a gift card that our relator gave us for some large mirror and glass candle holders that I just love. We also bought a new garbage disposal for the new house.
5 for 90
1. Make some time for myself—I did my Bible study this morning
2. Exercise 30 minutes a day—Yup!
3. Hydrate-soooo much water!!
4. Give up a “Trigger Food”—I was on point today!!
5. Thankful—I’m very thankful for my generous husband who took me out today in the pouring rain for some shopping for some needed things and a few not so needed things. 😉
Day 7: Share with your team your goals for year-end and the 5 things that will help you get there!
1. Continue my new workouts with dedication and determination!
2. Following my eating plan at least 95% of the time with the other 5% for eating out events that I truly can’t control (or really want to control 😉 )
3. Get in all my water for the day and limit the coffee to no more than 3 cups.
4. Post in this group every day to help me stay accountable and motivated.
5. Refuse to give up! Even if I have a slip and I probably will have slips with the holidays looming ahead. I will NOT give up but will get back on track ASAP!
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@TeresaW1020 those are great goals! I'm glad your house is coming along.
steps oct 19-- 7034
5 for 90
1. Time for myself- y
2. Water-y
3. Ex- just walking
4. Fast food- none
5. Gratitude- grateful I can make positive choices.
Cals on track today.0 -
@AustinRuadhain Thanks so much! Have an awesome upcoming week. 👏👏👍👍👏👏0
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bethanie0825 wrote: »Steps for 10/18 - 16435
Under calories
@bethanie0825 Yay - YOU!! It's often the most basic of actions on my part, taking me to my goals, that are the most satisfying... =>
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