MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES DECEMBER CHAT
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leonadixon wrote: »I don't have any good tips for Tuesday, but maybe "Don't give up!". I'm nervous for weigh in tomorrow after the holiday, but I will keep on going on as always!
That was almost my tip and I think it's the key to all the other tips. If we give up then no tip or amount of advice or encouragement is going to work. I've been trying to get to my goal weight for over 30 years, and yes I've stopped way more times than I obviously should have, but I have NEVER given up completely. And I NEVER will!!!
@Navydaddjtc, super excited about the new direction you are taking our group!! I have done Leslie's videos in the past and have forgotten how fun she can be. I just might need to get to stepping with her from time to time.
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@TeresaW1020, Thanks for asking about my profile picture. That's Ollie, and she is a shepherd/chow mix. I also have a retriever/spaniel mix named Ed. They get so excited to go for a walk after I get home from work, and that is one of the ways I get extra steps in everyday. I see you have a cute pup in your picture - who is that?
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hinemoa2088 wrote: »@TeresaW1020, Thanks for asking about my profile picture. That's Ollie, and she is a shepherd/chow mix. I also have a retriever/spaniel mix named Ed. They get so excited to go for a walk after I get home from work, and that is one of the ways I get extra steps in everyday. I see you have a cute pup in your picture - who is that?
What great names!! My girl is Maggie Mae and she is a 3-year-old Cavapoo who truly rules our house. Here is another pic of her.
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Tuesday Check-in:
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: walking weights rowing
Steps 128490 -
12/4
Check In
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Weight: 197.2
Todays Weight:197.4
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Slightly Under
Macros: good
Steps : 4196
Exercise: -
5 for 90:
Meet step goal
Stay hydrated
Make self care a priority
Meditate and or journal daily
Encourage someone
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Good Morning (Afternoon....Evening)
I hope you are all well and doing fantastic!
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I have Beachbody on Demand and workout out in my home. When I first started about three months ago I had done a program called 21-Day Fix. I loved it but I couldn't do 21 days in a row. Yesterday, I started the program again and this time I'm going to do the full 21-days even if it kills me!!
What I've learned is that I LOVE using weights! 
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Today's workouts are resistance training (done this morning - I too love weights!) and a 75-minute martial arts class!
Two years ago, I was having trouble walking. Now I can do things in martial arts like jump in the air (not possible two years ago) and come down in a scissors stance (not even on the radar of possibility two years ago). Such fun!1 -
@hinemoa2088 and @TeresaW1020 - You guys have seriously cute pups! 😍
@mrmcgrath - So you basically stayed steady the week of Thanksgiving -- great work!
Oh, and I love the Eleanor Roosevelt quotation!
@digger61 - Another great day from you, especially all those steps! 👍🏽
@leonadixon - I love your tip! "Don't give up " is a great mantra. And I think it might be especially helpful for weigh-ins right after holidays! 👣👣👣1 -
Check-in
Tuesday
Calories: on target; all good, on-plan choices
Water: on target
Exercise: platform stepping (50 min)
Steps (target 7500): over
Daily Goals - Tuesday
A while back some of us chose "5 little things to do EVERY DAY through the end of the year" so as to finish the year strong!
1. Meditate ✔️
2. Exercise 30 minutes a day ✔️
3. Hydrate ✔️
4. Martial Arts Practice ✔️
5. Thankful ✔️ for my wonderful family, especially my husband.
Wednesday/Today - Goals and Improvements!
- Stick with my food plan, measure and log everything, stay at/under calories
- Martial arts class
- Get in steps (7500+)0 -
Mid-week weigh-in reminders:
@its_cleo
@Milica986
@walkerjulian78
@bethanie0825
@cmac987sw
@leonadixon
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »leonadixon wrote: »I don't have any good tips for Tuesday, but maybe "Don't give up!". I'm nervous for weigh in tomorrow after the holiday, but I will keep on going on as always!
That was almost my tip and I think it's the key to all the other tips. If we give up then no tip or amount of advice or encouragement is going to work. I've been trying to get to my goal weight for over 30 years, and yes I've stopped way more times than I obviously should have, but I have NEVER given up completely. And I NEVER will!!!
@Navydaddjtc, super excited about the new direction you are taking our group!! I have done Leslie's videos in the past and have forgotten how fun she can be. I just might need to get to stepping with her from time to time.
Words of wisdom from our fabulous captain TeresaW!
I love Leslie Sansone's videos, too! Walking has been super helpful for me. Any speed --- super fast is not required!0 -
Check-in
Wednesday
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise walking
Steps 12645
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Weekly Weigh-In
Day - Tuesday
Username - bethanie0825
Previous - 235
Current - 233
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Hi gang. Teresa, thank you for replying to my depressed post, it means a lot to me. I regrouped and am in a better headspace.
Wednesday check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- bike, elliptical, weights
Water- over
5 for 90
1. Gym 3xs a week- went today
2. Exercise- done
3. Social media- not the best
4. Decluttering- weakest area this week but I want to get my grow table up and running again and it needs to be cleaned off.
5. Trigger foods- ok, stopped eating all my apples craving something sweet and did great yesterday with eating and workout. Went to leave for gym and mailman was here with a gift package of cookies! I ate a couple, got my act together, and went to the gym. I'd feel awful throwing them away so I put them in the freezer. If I can't moderate them they're out of here!1 -
There have been tons of studies on why drinking water is so important for us. Some people may disagree with the amount of water we need in a day but everyone will agree that the body needs fresh, clean water in order to function at it's best. I try to drink a gallon a day and I start that out by drinking 16 oz. first thing in the morning. It's very easy to down an 8 oz. glass of water. I keep a glass in the bathroom and near my kitchen sink and will drink throughout the day. I also have a huge cup I carry around with me. I really like plain water but I also LOVE sparkling water and buy a ton of seltzer water. I also use those True Lemon packets or just a squeeze of lemon or lime in my water when I want a flavor. Another tip is that I don't buy any sodas or juices for my house. I might have a Diet Coke when I go out to eat but that is it.
Are you drinking your water?
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Weekly weigh in
Username Kayla7303
Previous 208.2
Current 2082 -
12/5
Check In
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Weight: 197.2
Todays Weight:196.8
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Right at
Macros: good
Steps : 7738
Exercise: - Stationary bike 30 min
5 for 90:
Meet step goal
Stay hydrated
Make self care a priority
Meditate and or journal daily
Encourage someone
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TeresaW1020 wrote: ».
Are you drinking your water?
I certainly try to get at the minimum 64 oz. lately I have been falling just shy of that mark. I need to step it up. I like your suggestion of drinking 16 oz first thing. I should start haveing a glass before my morning coffee!1 -
RLS
Check-in: Wednesday 5/12
Calories: over/under? Over
Water: over/under? Right at
Macros: not good
Steps: didn't track
Exercise: didn't work out
For tomorrow/today:
Do Go Cardio Day 1
Athena Day 1
Iron Born Day 1
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Username: leonadixon
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW (11/27): 198.8
Check in weight (12/4): 199.6
Holidays ugh. It's ok!
My tip for water: I found it's best to experiment with HOW you like to drink it. I can't drink from a glass, or a straw. I just don't like it when I drink that way. I also learned I don't like ice in my water or ice cold. I drink from a bottle, and just a little cooler than room temp. When I drink it this way, I have zero issues drinking water and it is actually almost all I drink all day every day! So experiment with different ways to see if you can find a way that you actually like it!
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@leonadixon, I'm right there with you and blaming the holidays too. I have to report my weight tomorrow and it probably won't be very pretty.
We will get it off though!
I do think that people need to experiment with different ways to drink water. I for one love using big fat straws. 2 -
Thursday Check-in:
Calories: a little higher than they should be
Water: over
Exercise: Day 3 of 21-Day Fix (arm day)
The staff had candy in the office and I had some. I shouldn't have because I'm having the staff Christmas party at my house tomorrow night and I know that I will overindulge, but I also know that I will be right back on plan on Saturday.
The holidays are hard for us all and I am choosing to be a little lenient and kind to myself without diving headfirst into the deep in. I hope you all will do the same....or even better! 2 -
My weigh in day is Sundays and I did it....let me know if you guys need me to do it again.
Sorry I've been incommunicado. On track for cals today and yesterday.
thirsty thursdays- I have one of those hand mixer things with a little jug. Jug is 700 mls. If I fill it and use it to track my water through the day it helps. Like I pour it into a cup to drink, I just use the jug to track.
Somehow the measurement helps me, and I drink more and know if I'm on track.
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Thursday Check-in:
Calories: Under
Water: over
Exercise: Walking and weights
Steps 106490 -
Thursday check-in
Calories- over
Exercise- recumbent bike
Water- over
5 for 90
1. Gym 3xs a week- going tomorrow
2. Exercise 30 minutes- done
3. Decluttering-none
4. Social media- checking in, ok
5. Trigger foods- the Christmas cookies got me! They were in the freezer and I ate one, discovered they're even better frozen, and ate all of them. I went into a "screw it" mode but caught myself before it was too bad. I was tempted to work out an extra hour to burn it all off but didn't want it to be a punishment for being "bad".
Water Thursday
I love Diet And and Crystal light! I wanted to switch to healthier alternatives so I started making iced tea every night for the next day. For water I add at least a slice of lemon to my travel bottle, my favorite is lemon, cucumber, and mint. It usually lasts a couple glasses if I refill frequently so the "juice" doesn't run out. At night I use a mug twice the size of a normal one and use 2 tea bags for herbal tea. I'll still have diet soda every once and awhile while out but nothing like I used to.0 -
For me, it is particularly hard this time of the year to stay focused on my plan and I suspect for many of you as well. For instance, tonight is my annual Christmas party for my staff and their spouses. There will be tons of food and goodies that don't fit my low-carb eating plan. I have other events this month as well that won't fit into my plan. So, what's a girl to do!!
I don't like feeling deprived during this time of the year but I also don't like that guilty feeling of losing control and eating all the things! For me, it's about balance. I stay focused by sticking to my eating plan, drinking my water, and working out. And then on event days, I make a choice ahead of time on how much of a "planned indulgence" I'm going to allow myself. I have to be willing to take the consequences on the scale and I have to make a vow to get right back on plan the very next meal. If I can do that then I will have a great holiday season without regret and knowing that whatever weight I might put on will come off. 1 -
Official weigh in
12/6
Check In
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Weight: 197
Todays Weight:197
Yesterday
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Right at
Macros: good
Steps : 3421
Exercise:
5 for 90:
Meet step goal
Stay hydrated
Make self care a priority
Meditate and or journal daily
Encourage someone
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Focus Friday
How do I stay focused on my health...
1. I joined groups where I have to be held accountable and will fill guilty if I don’t post.
2. I listen to podcast whether it be about self care, weight loss, or autoimmune health pretty much all day while at work.
3. I set a goal tracker for workout days
4. I meal plan each week.
5. I eat small portion meals/snacks 5 times a day to curb getting too hungry (which would lead to binge eating).
These are just a few.1 -
Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 207
Todays Weight: 206
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