MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES - NOVEMBER CHAT
Beka3695
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WELCOME TO MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES TEAM CHAT ROOM
This chat room provides a place for the CHALLENGERS to meet and chat about the challenge, discuss any issues, post comments, share ideas, etc...
We are beginning the NOVEMBER Challenge - We have six (6) teams returning this month!!
Our group and team leaders for the NOVEMBER Challenge are as follows:
Our Moderators;
Greg - @Navydaddjtc (GROUP OWNER)
Liselyn - @jugar
Beka - @beka3695
Our Team Captains
Team Workout Warriors - @Navydaddjtc and @Fitness327wk
Team Mission Slimpossibles - @broncobuddee and @teresaW1020
Team Trimstones - @mulecanter and @jessicakrall8
Team Weight No More - @sleepymom5 and @cafeleia
Team WaistAways - @terytha and @jugar
Team Shrinking Assets - @Boehle and @beka3695
Our Motivators
Team Workout Warriors - @Fitness327wk
Team Mission Slimpossibles - @AustinRuadhain
Team Trimstones - @angmarie28
Team Weight No More - @nstephenson01
Team WaistAways - @micki48 and @evangsimmons170
Team Shrinking Assets - open
Captain’s responsibilities include:
* Entering weights for your team into the spreadsheet.
* Be active in team discussions, encouraging and supporting the challengers as they post.
* Encourage challengers to participate in challenges and in group discussions.
* Post daily / weekly challenges and topics to promote team involvement and help keep the team engaged.
* 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.
* Remind your challengers to enter their weights on time by tagging them or messaging them when they are pending.
* Answering any questions that may come up about challenges, weigh-ins, the spreadsheets etc.
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.
F2F-WLC CHALLENGES:
- - WEEKLY GROUP CHALLENGE (Challenges hosted by teams for the entire group)
- - MODERATOR'S CHALLENGE (Challenges hosted by the moderators of the group)
- - INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES (Challenges within teams themselves)
Team Weekly challenges will be announced in later communications
(Note:The team order for challenges follows the team order in the group standing sheet on the spreadsheets)
HOW OUR CHALLENGES WORK:
We have 4 total possible challenges and NONE are mandatory. Our challengers can do none or all it's up to them. So we have...
The F2F Weekly TEAM Challenge - posted each week on Sunday in the announcements by the team who is assigned that particular week (see above for your week). This is for the F2F Group as a whole.
F2F Moderators Challenge/Topic of the week - This challenge is provided each week in the announcements area. One of the moderators will either provide a challenge that will involve anything fitness, health, and nutrition.
Individual Team challenges - these are challenge done within your own team. You can chose daily, weekly, or monthly challenges (weekly seems to work best). You can make this whatever you wish as long as it's health and fitness related.
Note: If for some reason your team is unable to provide the weekly challenge please let me know ahead of time so another team can take your place or so I can provide the challenge.
Good Luck Teams: Please let us know if there is anything wrong or if you notice something that needs to be fixed or modified. Everything seems ready to go for NOVEMBER. Registrations are almost done and we have quite a few new challengers. Make sure you are going into your new team threads to welcome anyone who has started posting. Let’s make our newbies feel welcome and show them some F2F love!!
THANKS, YOUR MODS
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Introduction
Hi, I'm Austin! I am one of the Motivators for Slimpossibles. I joined Fat2Fit about a year ago, part way through my journey, and find this group to be super helpful and supportive. I have lost over 140 pounds since I started work on losing weight (January 2018), and have reached (!) my initial goal. I am now working on to build muscle and fitness. I study martial arts and love walks, especially outdoor walks, so you'll hopefully see those activities on my check-ins. I love to read up on things, and have studied nutritional science* and habit building** as I have worked on losing weight and getting healthier. Every body and every person is different, and I have enjoyed learning more and engaging in the kind of science experiment of figuring out what works for me. Making it happen has been and is still all about developing new habits for me, so every so often I burble about habit building! I am also a passionate cook, so happy to chat recipes (especially recipes that involve lots of vegetables!).
* If interested, check out the nonprofit, research-based site nutritionfacts.org as a great place to start.
** If interested, check out the work of James Clear. He has a book called Atomic Habits. This video on How to Get 1% Better Every Day has been particularly useful to me. He kicks it off this way:
"So if you were able to improve by 1% each day for an entire year... you would end up 37 times better at the end of the year. And if you were to get 1% worse, you would whittle yourself down almost to zero."3 -
Hello everyone!!!
I’m so excited for a new month and for us all to move closer to our goals. Welcome to our new members - and welcome back to returning members!!
I am Teresa a Slimpossible captain along with captain Mark(@broncobuddee). Team leadership also includes our awesome motivator @AustinRuadhain. We are looking for one more Motivator. If you are interested please message myself or @broncobuddee.
Here are some pointers to get our new team members started:
1) WEIGH-INS
Moderators have already posted instructions on the weigh-ins but as a reminder on your weigh-in day please post your weight in the following format:
Username: (Your MFP username)
Weigh in week: (The week you are entering your weight for ex. Week 4)
Weigh in day: (The day you weigh in each week. Sat-Fri)
Previous Weight: (The last weight you entered)
Todays Weight: (Your weight on your chosen weigh in day)
2) CHECK-INS
Along with our weekly weigh ins, many team members also participate in daily check-ins. We recommend them as a way to stay accountable and provide the following information each day:
Calories: over/under?
Water: over/under?
Exercise:
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow:
3) CHALLENGES
There are three each week and each is optional.
Team Challenge - this is something the team captains post. Last month we did a Step Challenge where we record how many steps we complete each day and I keep up with tallying the score and announcing the weekly top stepper. I will be doing that again in November and will make a post about it so I can get your name if you want to be included in the Step Challenge.
Group Challenge - this is a challenge sponsored by one of the teams across the group. Look for it to be posted either in our team discussion pages or in the main group page.
Moderators Challenge - this is a challenge from one of the Moderators. Likewise, look for it to be posted within our team discussion pages or in the main group page.
Your participation is key!!
Have a success today? Share it! A challenge? Share it! A question? Please ask! Someone else is likely to benefit from your participation.
Finally, let's help welcome our new members with some introductions. Please share your name, where you live, how long you have been on MFP, and anything you want to share about your weight loss journey so far - successes, challenges, goals for the month.
I’ll go ahead with my introduction:
Hello, my name is Teresa! 😊 I’m a 53-year-old wife and mother to a fur baby named Maggie Mae. I am the ministry assistant at my church and a 3rd to 5th grade Sunday school teacher. My husband and I just bought a new home and celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary. We are currently spending wayyy to much money at Hobby Lobby as I get ready for my first Christmas in the new house!
I’ve been a member of Team Slimpossibles for well over a year or so and just recently became one of the team captains. I am excited for the opportunity to serve this team and in the process try to keep myself motivated on my own weight loss.
I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life and in 2017 got serious enough to join Weight Watchers. That lasted for over 2 years and I lost 60 lbs. in that time. I have another 40 or so to go and my current weight loss plan is intermittent fasting and Keto (with a carb day thrown in here and there). I usually work out in my own workout room (spare bedroom) on my treadmill and doing Beachbody On Demand programs. I’m not the fittest by far but I’m working hard to get fitter every day and, in the process, get to my goal weight and avoid weight-related health issues like diabetes.
As one of your captains, I promise to stay active in the group and do my best to keep you all motivated and committed to your health goals. It is also my goal that Mission Slimpossibles be at the top of the leader board for the most weight loss! Are you with me?
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Hello my name is Sharon
I'm 52 next month. Im married for 29 years. I have 3 grown children and 5 granddaughters. I'm not very healthy, I have Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Acid Reflux, 9 Herniated Discs. IBS-C. And a few others, and right now I'm fighting some kind of lung problem Docs thinking COPD but I'm hoping it's just an infection or something. Well have to wait for the test to see.
I did just find out 2 months ago that my only son (middle child) who is 31 is dying of cancer and theres nothing I can do. So frustrating to be helpless. I've cried a river. So I thought I would start concentrating on my health because its gonna be hard to do when the time comes.
Although I get through each day by telling myself somehow he'll be ok. It's the only way I can function. Denial I know...
So
My goal is to lose 71 pounds, I've already lost 20 lbs, so I have 41 pounds left to go. I lost those pounds on Keto that I started 2 months ago. I plan on staying on it.
Because of my body and that some days (most) I cant walk to well due to the pain. I need to lose this weight by mostly dieting. Although the days the pain isnt as bad I do try to clean the house or go for a walk on the treadmill.
Taking weight of will help my pain in my joints. It's also great for the mind.
It's very nice to meet you all.
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@nbbaby, welcome to the team!
Wow!! You have so much going on in your life with your own health issues and the heartbreaking news of your son. I lost my 26-year-old daughter (only child) almost two years ago, so I know the pain of feeling helpless all too well. 
But we have no choice but to face life head-on and that starts by taking care of ourselves to the best of our ability. So, I applaud you for coming here and joining Fat 2 Fit and I promise that we will do all we can to support you in your journey to better health. Ohhh and I'm a Keto girl too. 
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Good morning everyone. I am posting this now and will do my introduction later today.
Friday 11/1 Check In
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 203.9
Todays Weight: 202.5 official weigh in
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Right at
Water: over/under? Over
Macro/micros: need to re-evaluate micros
Steps : 6524
Exercise: treadmill 24 min
5 for 90:
Meet step goal
Stay hydrated
Make self care a priority: infrared sauna
Meditate and or journal daily
Encourage someone
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steps
10/28 - 14,603
10/29 - 16,921
10/30 - 15,856
10/31 - 14,4471 -
HAPPY NOVEMBER! Let's make this the best month ever for the Slimpossibles!
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Good day all. This month is Vegas month. Leave on the 21st. Want to get below 150 by then. Today is rest day. Promise I will get on the treadmill tomorrow. Will do my 10 min an workout thou from Fitbit coach. Having a small get together for my sons 14th bday tonight so beverages will be happening tonight. Lol. Beverage of choice is Michelob beer. Low cal and low carbs.3
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Have a great weekend everyone!!!2
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@nbbaby Welcome to the team! Wow, you have a lot going on. I've had surgeries for herniations and congenital stenosis. Workouts, especially strength training, have helped the muscular pain but not nerve damage. I've had to make modifications for most of my exercise. I'm so sorry to hear about your son, I can't imagine what you're going through. We're here for you if you need a friend. It sounds like you're starting out strong with your health goals!2
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OCTOBER STEP CHALLENGE
I need the steps from the following steppers:
@its_cleo, 10/31
@bethanie0825, 10/30 & 10/31
@digger61, 10/27 thru 10/31
@hinemoa2088, 10/29, 10/30/ 10/31
@Jactop, 10/28
@leonadixon 10/31
@raleighgirl09, 10/28 thru 10/31
@renaegry, 10/23 & 10/31
I am going out of town for the weekend and will tally the steps on Monday and give you all the final October report and the winning steppers. 0 -
If you weren't in the October step challenge and want to be included in November PLEASE let me know before Sunday so I can get you added! If you don't want to be in the challenge then let me know that too.
Format for posting steps is to put the Date and step count in bold
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10/29 steps: 12,256
That's when my Fitbit needed charged, and I believe is still on the charger. ☹️. No steps to report for the 30th and 31st.
Thank you TeresaW1020 for keeping track of everyone's numbers. I'm enjoying participating.0 -
TeresaW1020 wrote: »OCTOBER STEP CHALLENGE
I need the steps from the following steppers:
@its_cleo, 10/31
@bethanie0825, 10/30 & 10/31
@digger61, 10/27 thru 10/31
@hinemoa2088, 10/29, 10/30/ 10/31
@Jactop, 10/28
@leonadixon 10/31
@raleighgirl09, 10/28 thru 10/31
@renaegry, 10/23 & 10/31
I am going out of town for the weekend and will tally the steps on Monday and give you all the final October report and the winning steppers.
oct 23 - 11,388. Oct 31 - 13,909.
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OCT 31 - 7245
NOV 1-8152
Haven't been keeping up with 5 for 90.
But my nov gym challenge- 30 mins a day for 30 days- went today. Was very tired but I did some stretching and mobility work for 30 mins.0 -
TeresaW1020 wrote: »If you weren't in the October step challenge and want to be included in November PLEASE let me know before Sunday so I can get you added! If you don't want to be in the challenge then let me know that too.
Format for posting steps is to put the Date and step count in bold
Hi Teresa
I can't join the step Challenge this month I'm just not able too yet.
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@mrmcgrath your 5 for 90 goal to encourage someone always makes me smile, what a great thing to strive to do!
Friday check-in
Exercise bike, elliptical, weights
Calories under
5 for 90
1. Gym 3xs a week-done
2. 30 minutes exercise a day- done
3. Decluttering- just a little today but doing well.
4. Social media- checked in, wasn't on much today
5. Trigger foods- mostly good. My blood sugar crashed after working out and all I had to bring it up fast was a small jar of maple syrup so I had a teaspoon. Even though I use stevia in iced tea it was crazy sweet to me!
Those of you who are MFP friends already know i bought brussel sprouts on the stalk and was excited about it. I cooked for my brother, SIL, and nephews tonight and roasted and presented it whole. My brother ended up carving brussel sprouts out like you would slices of turkey. It makes a really cool presentation on the table, Trader Joe's has them right now.2 -
steps
10/28 - 14,603
10/29 - 16,921
10/30 - 15,856
10/31 - 14,447
11/1 - 20,6300 -
Welcome to November! Please check your starting weight to make sure it is accurate (for returning team members, it should match your week five weigh-in from October - the one from this week that is ending today). Please let us know of any issues.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dAQ4mKN5l4brH3VLXVwgS3eIRw0vMYO3vBDmCd-37hA/edit#gid=20327894700 -
steps
10/27- 3564
10/28 - 18558
10/29 - 14630
10/30 - 12360
10/31 - 12064
11/1 - 130740 -
@Kres567 and @digger61 - Congratulations on staying steady! Not always easy during the Candypallooza that the last week or so has been (at least in my world)! 👍🏽👍🏽
@bethanie0825 - Great stepping! Great job staying moving! 🔥🚶🏿
@raleighgirl09 _ oh, my, I am SO sorry to hear about your illness, and so glad you are giving yourself some time to recover with some planned days off. 👐👐
@renaegry - Congratulations on the great weigh-in! And a big wow to your step counts! 😀
@Jactop - Wow! You had an amazing week for steps! So inspiring! 🔥🚶🏿
@KatMary71 - Thank you for sharing about your Brussels sprouts adventures! 🎈 And excellent work on your 5 for 90 goals! 😊
@nbbaby - All the challenges are optional, so please don't worry about whether you can do them or not. There's no expectation you'll do them. If one works and call to you, great. If not, no worries at all! 👍🏽
@its_cleo - Hurray for you and starting off November with 30 minutes in the gym! Great work! 🏆1 -
Friday Check-in
Calories: over, but all good, on-plan choices
Water: over
Exercise: 45 min platform stepping
5 for 90 for Friday
1. Make some time for myself ✔️
2. Exercise 30 minutes a day ✔️
3. Hydrate ✔️
4. Martial Arts Kicks Practice ✔️
5. Thankful ✔️
Steps for Friday 11/1 - 10,513
Steps for Thursday 10/31 - 19,151
Steps for Wednesday 10/30 - 14,214
Thursday and Friday were so busy, and there were so many opportunities to eat stuff that's not on plan. I am looking forward to all the candy being out of the house!1 -
steps nov 2 - 6697
30 day gym challenge- went in and did arms and some core.
Cals on track.
Water good today.1 -
Weigh in
Apple852hk
Week 1 - Nov 2019
Sunday
PW 166.6
CW 164 (74.4kg)
Finally some weight loss. It really helps with motivation. I snacked less as I ate a sandwich at lunch that made me feel a little full. I hope I upkeep this momentum. Making sure I eat for as long as 15 mins instead of just eating quickly.3 -
GOOD MORNING
TEAMS
THE TALLIES ARE IN
HERE IS HOW OCTOBER WEEK 5 SHOOK OUT
AS A WHOLE WE LOST 29.7 POUNDS OR 0.14%!!
THE WINNERS ARE...
TEAM % WaistAways 0.44%
INDIVIDUAL % @kx7003 4.18%
TEAM LBS LOST WaistAways 14.8
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST @kx7003 5.5
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st WaistAways 0.44%
2nd Weight No More 0.36%
3rd Workout Warriors 0.20%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st WaistAways 14.8
2nd Weight No More 13.0
3rd Workout Warriors 6.0
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @kx7003 4.18%
2nd @reflectionofme 3.90%
3rd @machchic 2.99%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST
1st @kx7003 5.5
2nd @reflectionofme 5.2
3rd @machchic 5.1
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@Nstephenson01
@matthewsfive
@disturbed4ever13
@raleighgirl09
@GingerPwr
@jedaschultz
@Navydaddjtc
@TheMrWobbly
@Pamela_Sue1 -
Those of you who are MFP friends already know i bought brussel sprouts on the stalk and was excited about it. I cooked for my brother, SIL, and nephews tonight and roasted and presented it whole. My brother ended up carving brussel sprouts out like you would slices of turkey. It makes a really cool presentation on the table, Trader Joe's has them right now.
I love brussel sprouts and now I really want to find them on the stalk.2 -
@mrmcgrath - I want to try cooking them this way, too! This could be a Thanksgiving dish, but of course I'd have to test it in advance, so I would need TWO stalks. 💕😉
@raleighgirl09 - 🌟🎈Congratulations on being on the Fat2Fit leader board for Week 5!
🥁 Congratulations on being on the Fat2Fit leader board for all of October! 🤩
@Apple852hk - 🎈 WOW! Great weigh-in! 🌟 I am so delighted for you!
It sounds like you are keeping track of how long you are eating, to make sure you don't rush through. So maybe the meal is a WIN if you hit that mark!
@its_cleo - 💪🏽 What a great day! Congratulations on hitting the gym again for your 30 Day Gym Challenge!
@KatMary71 - 👍 You had such a great day Saturday! I completely sympathize with time spent looking at recipes. That is such fun, but it can turn into a time sink sometimes.2 -
Hey everyone! This weekend has been busy with a family wedding and my oldest came home from College! I wanted to check in real quick and say y’all are doing GREAT!
Steps for the last two days....
11/1. 4881
11/2. 28602
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