Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - August 2020
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Tuesday check-in
exercise- chair cardio, arm resistance bands, 5 Tibeta1 -
Tuesday check-in
Exercise- chair cardio, arm resistance bands, stretching yoga, beginner's Kundalini, 5 Tibetans, 7 chakra energy healing meditation, earth energy healing
Calories- under
Water- awesome!
Cardio 30 minutes- done
Yoga- done
Arms/abs- done
Meditation- done
Couldn't sleep last night because of pain after too much housework, I fell asleep late this morning and woke up in the middle of the afternoon so I've been off all day. Thank goodness the guy I'm seeing doesn't need constant attention and is busy while here, I got my workout and meditation done in peace then we hang out. Sounds kinda mean but I need my sleep, workouts, and healthy food and those are dealbreakers or I wouldn't let him visit. He has a good shredded chicken recipe we made tonight in the Instant Pot though he's not impressed with lettuce wraps! He eats what I put on the table and appreciates it so it's all good. Hope everyone is doing well!2 -
Day three of achieving my goals 👍5
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@vegan4lyfe2012 I've not seen Dead Birds or some of the others you mention so I'll have to check them out, thanks for mentioning them! I love stupid funny horror too! Killer Klowns is awesome, Puppet Master! Yes girl!!! We do have the same taste!
@Cornanda Yes, we need to be kind to ourselves. It was one meal. One meal does not ruin everything. That's good you had a salad for dinner...balance.
@raleighgirl09 I like to pre-track, too. If I don't pre-track, I don't track lol. Congrats on a good day!
@Katmary71 That's great that your guy can hang on his own while you do your thing. And yay for him being appreciative of what you serve him!
@Bettyboag WTG!
Tuesday
Calories: over/under: over
Water: over/under: under
Exercise: walk
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: eat what is on the menu for dinner, 2 bottles (26 oz) of water1 -
Wednesday weigh-in:
SW (7/1/2020): 298.0
Weigh-in (8/1/2020): 289.6
Weigh-in (8/5/2020): 288.0
Weigh-in (8/12/2020):
Weigh-in (8/19/2020):
Weigh-in (8/26/2020):
Weigh-in (9/1/2020):
LTD: 10.0
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Tuesday
Calories: over/under: under
Water: over/under: over
Exercise: 60 mins arm day
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow 60 minute bike ride and 10000 steps2 -
raleighgirl09 wrote: »raleighgirl09
@Cornanda I gotta say - it's just amazing to look up and see yourself starting down a familiar slide and then stopping and getting off the ride - ON PURPOSE! Yes, indeed - that is why we need to be kind to ourselves. No matter if it's ourselves we're reacting to or someone else....we always do a better job with a cooler head. => And the best part of that, the priceless part, is how it will help you the next time (because, there's always another one coming down the pipe) you'll see it sooner and the day is coming that you catch it before anger eating. Awesome you
Take care of that foot of yours!
@Jactop I notice a correlation as well between how I sleep and how my next day goes with fitness and diet. Good job on getting in your cardio and steps!
@buniphuphu Tag @broncobuddee with the weight you want to start with and he can correct it for you.
@digger61 Nice job on meeting your goals!
@GretchenReine Yayyy for your loss this week! Keep it up!
@trooworld How are you doing being back at work? I bet you're tired.
@Bettyboag Yayyyy for achieving your goals for three straight days! Keep it up!
@Katmary71 Sorry that you had a rough night of pain. And that is good that your guy respects your dealbreakers.
Hi Team! I woke up with a headache this morning and felt off most of the day. I did do my workout but had to modify a lot because the intensity of week 7 Barre cardio was kicking my butt. I also managed to do most of the weightlifting portion for leg day. After that, I didn’t do too much except finish my latest jigsaw puzzle and binge listening to my fasting podcast. I fasted 21 hours and opened with a lemon Greek yogurt with pecans and a cup of coffee with heavy cream. After that, I felt much better and was able to do a little housework. Dinner was Subway and I did OK, except for the cookie I ate.
I don’t have a lot of hope for a loss this week but that is OK. I will just keep doing my thing.
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GabiV125-weight day Wednesday
PW: 135.0
CW: 134.4
I still have issues opening the tracker, so I’m adding the screenshot of my step count for the first half of this week
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Happy Hump Day! I see many of you are off to a good start.
@TeresaW1020 I love puzzles also and find the object games. What type of podcasts do you find interesting? Maggie Mae wants to take you for a walk. he he he. I could not, would not, embrace fasting for more than 12 hours. I would keel over and die, jump off my weightloss horse in a hurry. Different strokes for different folks. We all know what works for us. Unfortunately, what worked for me before, doesn't any more and had to try some new tricks. Started Calorie counting and walking in the fat burning zone. So far....pure awesomeness.
@GabiV125 What type of dog do you have? Mine is a beagle! My husband loves it when I go on a cleaning frenzy. I tell him not to get used to it - it's not my gig. Oh, I keep it clean and neat, but deep clean maybe once every two months (that's carpets, stoves, windows and actually picking up stuff to dust all of it. I do it for him because after 35 years of marriage, I still love that guy. While you said you didn't plan well with kids so far apart, @gretchenReine has kids 13 years apart!! The winner is @MommaGemz with a 7 & 8 year old! That's crazy. My daughter has irish twins. I remember when she came through the door a month after she delivered and with a flood of tears she fell in my arms and said "I'm pregnant". She was also in nursing school. The boys are 8 and 9 now, best buddies and she immediately went back and finished her nursing degree.
@MommaGemz Girl- let me tell you something...I ate for two when I was prego for all 3 of my pregnancies. I started at 156 pounds and after babies grew to 190 something pounds. Then, I ate what the kids didn't on their plate, stress ate, ate out alot and BOOM - 245 pounds. Gladly I can say I found my way back down and am now at 193.1 pounds. I totally get it. We are about the same weight. I have a stationary bike that gathers dust. I just can't seem to do it. I like to make tracks so I've been walking and some elliptical. You go Momma - get it!
@Cornanda You are correct "you can't outrun a fork". Hilarious. I've put that one in my quote book. With kids heading off to college, I hope they are able to attend in person instead of online. I hate that so many students are missing milestones like prom, graduation, first dorm room...etc. Being an empty nester, even temporarily is tough. I cried for a week when my youngest moved out. I danced the night away when my oldest moved out. lol 3 kids and not 2 the same.
@buniphuphu Man alive Marki! writing out your username is a killer. My fingers don't usually touchthe "u" key. I just realized it's pronounce "Bunny Foo Foo". I loved singing that one to the kids. You've had quite a time with that Feb cold virus. I bet Covid is scaring you. Mask up, stay home and be well. Glad you have your weight down. Swimming is great exercise. My idea of swimming is laying flat on my back on a raft. I have an inground pool so I can say I do some treading. Hurray for you being able to cut out Coke. Was the Coke or Diet Coke? The only diet soda I can stand is Fresca and Sprite Zero. They both have tons of great flavor and zero calories. I use it as a treat when I've been good. lol I actually fit in two jack in the box tacos one day and chips and salsa another day. I managed the calories to fit them in. I am a big believer that you need to enjoy what you are eating or you won't stick with it. There are all kinds of creative ways to fit something in you want. My youngest son, a police officer is getting married Friday. So I have been walking my tail end off between 11K-26K steps a day so that I can fully enjoy the rehearsal dinner at Spaghetti Factory and the wedding meal with cake!
@kingtika Well I am a first timer also. That is so much better than a "two timer". pun intended. Your young, while you are feeling that you are slowing down, you have 18 years on me to work on your activity level and your calorie intake. To be 39 again. sigh..... Keep at it dude. Race those kids, bench press them, play tag with them. I guarantee being an active father in your kids lives will wear you out and you will drop them pounds. Just padlock the snack cabinet and whala! I am excited to see you move those numbers down.
@GretchenReine The Virginian. I too have lost enough weight in my lifetime up and down that I'm dizzy. I have never counted calories, always done low carb. I am enjoying being accountable, besides I am obsessed with numbers and street names. Odd duck I am. I hope your Wednesday weigh in was a negative, meaning down. I really hope you feel positive. I think you are too hard on yourself. If I drank a gallon of water, I would need a urine catheter placed with a leg bag. No way hosea. I would float away. Hats off girlfriend.
@gwarnajtw91 Holy moly batman? Where did you come up with that user name and what does it mean to you. You are very tall. I stand at 5'4" on my tippietoes. My sisters are 5'9". They got the height and .....I got the boobs. They are both flat chested and we laugh together about the tipped scales. Good luck and power to ya girl, what a challenge the 757 deal. With intermittant fasting and CICO, how many calories are you shooting for a day? August 26th, here you come.
@Beka3695 Can't wait to learn more about you. I see you are posting winners. Please pull my name out of that hat at the end of August. I tip well. .
@vegan4lyfe2012 I tore my achilles tendon in 2011 and had the boot. It really slowed me down but I did think I burned more calories lugging it around. I had bilateral carpal tunnel to both my hands in May. The night before surgery, I fell into a bed of rocks directly on my shoulder. I've been seeing my chiropractor, resting it and icing it. It's August and it is just now feeling like it's close to a complete recovery. Murphy's Law and I are good friends. Lightning always strikes in the same place when I'm down. Boy, did I have a tough time transitioning into isolation and working from home. Took me 4 months to brush my teeth regularly and take my medication. I have read and re-read the Stand. That was Stephen Kings best book! I also serve at my church. Seems alot of people in this group are of faith. I hope you enjoy your extended vacation
@Jactop Stamp away girl. Stamp away. That's an awesome part time business. I hovered at 199 pounds F-O-R-E-V-E-R! I get it. Makes you want to pick up that scale and shake it while cussing it. How you doing on those 15K steps? That is a lofty goal.
Jugar Thank you for the link to week 1 Challenge. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10805773/team-on-my-shoulder-week-1-challenge-august-2020#latest
@leonadixon from Albuquerque NM. Geez all those "u" keys, tough one to spell. I see a chiropractor and swear by mine. I know some have been experiences and when you find a good one, it's golden. Your Psoriasis clear up is amazing. Staying away from sugar and dairy is hard. I guess if you can do that, you can do almost anything. Will look forward to hearing how you are doing.
@digger and @Anido, and @bakatit8gn and AustinRuadhain - Hello and go get 'em tigers. To the top with all of you. Hit them goals. You can do it, I know you can. Austin you may need to slow down a bit and reorganize your life and priorities. lol Seems you are burning that candle at both ends. That stress increases your cortisol level which loves to hold on to those juicy fat cells. In today's world we are all battling Cortisol.
Good night everyone. Persevere towards your goals. You are worth it!
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This feels more like a pleasant chat than a challenge! I’m having so much fun!
This time around my approach is just that, to shush the negative talk in my head, to focus on things I like, spend more time outside even if it feels like a sauna sometimes, to listen more, to call the people I truly like.
Maybe the execution of said plan is not perfect: I drove the girls and myself to about 10 doctor appointments this week, that couldn’t happen this past moths. Nothing big, eye dr, dentist, etc.
I walked my 1yo Puggle 4-5 times a day, until he got so stinky he had to get a shower ( hates baths ).
I went to Costco 2 times in 10 days, and my bank account hiccuped.
Had to place a cap to no more than an hour of Domino per day, with my youngest.
Had so many work talks with my husband, I am very close to pass the journey man exam ( not really 🤣)
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Wednesday Checkin August 5th,2020
The next two days could throw me off track. I am going to Hang on to the rails by a thread. My son is getting married Friday which means rehearsal dinner and wedding dinner. I’m not too worried about overdoing my calories but I know I Mar fail to check in. Hope I find some time. Ordered my dress online and happily it fits great. Saturday is my grandson’s birthday. I have a hard time passing up my favorite cake; Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake. So just a nibble. I’m relearning that I am not punishing myself by passing things up, but developing self discipline. I’ll add up all my net carbs tomorrow night to see what is over 3500 calories so I can see a 192 lb weigh in on Monday.
Starting weight 196.7
Monday Wt:195.3
Tuesday Wt: 193.1
Wednesday Wt: 193.1
My BMR: 1750-2250: Sedentary-Very Active week
KGoal/k in: 1,600/1532 : UNDER
Exercise Burn: 584
Self Care Chart: Great
Water: Excellent
Exercise: Goal 40 min/ Completed 151 min: EXCEEDED
Steps: 19,140 charted in Fitrockr
Net k: BMR2,250 minus kin 1532= plus burn 584 = 1302 net
Sleep: 7 hrs 6 min
Organized/Productive: Good2 -
raleighgirl09
Wednesday check in
Today has been really good - day 3 of no alcohol in an effort to have more food because I have been keeping the calorie numbers as low as is reasonable. So cals are under, water is slightly over which is a trend improvement over the past several days. Steps are nearly 15,000 - this is actually a sweet spot for me and is a game changer for the weight loss. When I consistently get this many and take care to really put in an effort for speeding it up, it boosts the burn and I tend to lose weight more easily (as long as I don't eat the difference). The drawback is that it really takes two intentional walks and is a bit of a time suck so it's not always possible without going to extremes. Sleep.....eh, you see it's already past bedtime... => Hitting send and then hitting the pillow!!
@Tracey0088 you are doing so well, I love the stats you are keeping! Congrats and have fun at the wedding, please do check in if you get a spare moment... => So agree on the shift in perspective to bypassing treats. I remind myself that I always have a choice and while mostly I choose a path to my goals, I always have the choice to indulge if I want to. No deprivation, only choices. My Ma has a beagle and boy is tha girlie spoiled!
@GabiV125 great loss this week (WOOT!) and you made me grin! I have been known to think my ears might bleed if I hear more about work but I think mostly I want him to know I love talking to him so I just listen, too. I see the F2F as a challenge more with myself - my personal perspective. It's also a really neat way to be engaged with likeminded folks and yeah - we have a neat, conversational style that is easy on the eyes and brain at the end of the day. =>
@vegan4lyfe2012 enjoy the vacay!!! It's always so nice to get away, even when we can't get out as much as before - still a change of scenery sure is nice.
@TeresaW1020 oh, so sorry about a headache - makes the day justs crawl by! Hopefully you can get a great night's sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to take the worl on!
@Jactop you added a checkmark - I see progress!! Here's to having 4 tomorrow (and extra special WOOTs for **5**!!!)
@buniphuphu love the thought and wise words you shared with @Cornanda about seeing the success in the good choices made right after the less desireable choice - every next bite or meal is an opportunity to improve.
@GretchenReine WOW, super weigh in, congrats to YOU!!! =>
@trooworld and @Bettyboag you guys had really great days meeting goals and clicking things off, very nice!
@katmary71 hey, a guy who comes around with good recipes and can appreciate a girl's need to have her space and routine is pretty amazing to have come around for visits! Nothing at all wrong with stating what we need and then moving about doing what we need for ourselves. I have a motto about this, too (for like - everything) which is - 'what I do for me is not done against someone else.' I've been told my habits and needs are high maintenance but I think that's ok because I'm perfectly willing to do the maintenance for myself. I must point out - the current administration isn't the one who said it so....I kinda rest my case.3 -
Hey gang! Quick peek in! Gabi, we're happy to have you too!
Wednesday check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- arm cardio, abs, stretching for splits with resistance bands, Kundalini meditation, earth energy healing, 7 chakra meditation
Water- great
Cardio 30 minutes- done
Arms/abs- done
Yoga- done
Meditation- done
I really need to get some recipes going again, instead I'm pouting over what I can't eat and I'm craving chocolate really bad (women know why!)! Last night cravings were ridiculous, tonight I'm just craving sweetness so I'll have a frozen banana and mango for dessert.1 -
Wednesday check in: Not sure how often we are supposed to check in, but I figure every couple of days works for me.
Monday I hit 4 of my 5 habit goals. Did not hit my quiet reflection goal. I did not feel well at all. However, I did stay within my calorie goal of 1200 - 1300, I walked over 12,000 steps, drank over 120 ounces and stopped eating before 8 pm.
Tuesday was another story. I was feeling really bad and I decided I needed to take it easy and eat at mantenance. I only walked about 6000 steps, and ate about 1800 calories
Wednesday: I am working on hitting all 5 goals today, feeling much better.
I love reading everyone's updates, and I am looking forward to see how we do this week.2
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