Mission Slimpossible - May 2021 Team Chat
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Today has been a great day. We celebrated my mother-in-law and my step mom. My mom passed away in 2012 and I sure do miss her. Lots of food today but I exercised restraint. The worse thing I had was lemonade because of the sugar but I'm still proud of myself. Tomorrow is another day.2
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Sunday Check-in!
I just came back from a late night walk, and also did a bunch of yard work yesterday and today. I am sore and so SO looking forward to a bath.
🟢Food on plan (Dr F) & tracked
🟢10 K steps
🟢NO unplanned dried fruit/nuts
🟢45+ min cardio + martial arts
🟢Post to group & Tracker (once this is posted!)
NSV: My brain suggested a number of times that I might want to eat off plan today. I chose no, and then celebrated that decision. I am working to tweak some of my habits, and was reminding myself about the power of celebration to make habits stick.3 -
Hi all, quick check-in from me. Had a wonderful weekend at the local show, then the local horse races, then of course Mother’s Day on Sunday! Here’s a couple of pics of my toddler enjoying the show (fair):He played some sideshows and won some prizes, rode on a mini carousel, got a fireman showbag, won a first prize for his entry in the pavilion, and enjoyed his first fireworks show, exclaiming “surprise!” when it started lol.
Unfortunately, on Friday the toddler came down with a cold (I think it had been developing for a while as he’s been out of sorts). On Saturday evening, I got the worst sore throat I think I’ve ever had. Sunday it turned into a full head cold and now (Monday) it’s started going to my chest. It’s a really nasty cold! I’m going for a covid test tomorrow to be sure, but I don’t have a fever so I’m almost certain it will come back negative but better safe than sorry. I will be off work probably for the whole week as I’m not allowed to site with any cold/flu symptoms according to their pandemic plan, and since my laptop died a couple of months ago and I’m still waiting for my new one to arrive, I can’t work from home. Not that I really feel up to working much anyway, but I do feel guilty about it.
Anyway, enough of my pity party. I have been reading all your posts here but just haven’t felt like typing out much. I hope all the mums had a great Mother’s Day!2 -
@askewcr Great job.
@AustinRuadhain That's fantastic that you were able to disregard what your brain was telling you! Thanks for the article link.
@TwistedSassette Oh my gosh, he's like a little doll!
Thanks for sharing. That's cute that he said "surprise" at the fireworks. I'm sorry you are both sick. I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself!
Hi all. I followed my pretracked plan yesterday and didn't end up eating dinner. I hope your day was good.
50 Day Commitment: Day Two
1) Track every day using WW app ✅
2) Workout at least once a week (it's a start!) ✅
3) No unplanned sugar ✅
My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS2 -
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @goonies73 2.34 %
1st @apple852hk 2.34%
2nd @vegan4lyfe2012 2.30%
3rd @trooworld 2.28 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @goonies73 5.8 Lbs
2nd @rwood566 5.6 Lbs
3rd @trooworld 5.0 Lbs
3rd @roz0810 5.0 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@gillexplores
@bumpbreakcar
@kerdil08
@graceojo999
@missysave0612
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@SisuMom2019
@melaniedscott
@KristieJC
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Week 2 challenge is up!
This is the MAGIC NUMBER CHALLENGE - a consistency challenge.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10832560/may-week-2-challenge-magic-numbers/p1?new=11 -
Hello everyone, spring weather is my favorite of all season and I spend lots of time outside in the garden and walking, which is not bad at all I guess as it is a distraction from my phone.
@TeresaW1020, @TwistedSassette, @trooworld the ducklings and chicks are adding to the time outside as we set up their space. We had them inside the house for maybe 10 days then we moved them to the garage, at the beginning of last week we started the transitioning period of having them outside in a fenced area for them for a couple of hours then inside, unfortunately the hawks are not leaving our backyard this year and claimed the lives of the four chickens ☹. So, we changed plans this past weekend and build a mini coop for the ducks in the garage. The girls begged and argued that we have a “safe” place now to have more. I know I spoil my girls a lot, but I just can’t say no. We went today at lunch time and got 4 new chicks.
As for the weight, it is steady again this week. I am doing the IF but I guess I am eating more in my window for eating than I used to when I started 4 weeks ago. I like the number on the scale when I am fasting it shows 200 and twenties LOL
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I took my niece to get all 4 wisdom teeth out this morning. What an experience. She was so funny coming out of anesthesia. After that I went for a walk and then tutored my student virtually. Now time for some relaxation. This past weekend was nice as we celebrated my step mom and my mother in law. Eating is a little off today but we are going to be fine.1
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@TwistedSassette I love when you show pics of your little cutie!
I’m so sorry that you caught such a nasty cold. Please just take care of yourself and get well soon!
@trooworld Good job on staying on track!
@RYcare Ohhh your poor chickens! I wouldn’t be able to say no to baby chicks or begging girls! Doing IF can take time for your body to adjust and for you to not overeat in your window. You might also find that certain foods aren’t good for your body. I had to do that with carbs even though I was doing 20+ IF hours a day.
@askewcr Ohhh my goodness your poor niece! You should have video-taped her for AFV. Some of those people on anesthesia are the funniest!
Hi Team! Not much going on today. I did a double workout this morning and did my high protein today. I also went to Aldi and got all the meat and dairy we will need and tomorrow I will run to Walmart for the rest of the groceries. I’ve been collecting a lot of new recipes from the Keto cookbooks that I got from the library, so I’m excited to add some new things to the rotation. I just hope the family likes them.
50 Day Commitment: Day 10
1) Track Food and hit my macros (carbs under 30 grams total): Tracked it all! Calories 943, carbs 12, protein 108, and fat 48.6. Everything was a little higher than it should be except for the protein. That was spot on!
2) No snacking and no unplanned sugar indulgences: No sugar or snacks
3) Workout 6 days a week: I did back to back cardio programs
4) Fasting Hours (Goal is to 19+): 19 hrs. 12 min.
2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION
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So sorry for my late check in!!!
Username: caitlingfry
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 157.1
CW: 158.8
Hoping all the Slimpossible moms had a lovely Mother’s Day.
I actually weighed myself yesterday. Things have definitely gotten ahead of me but I’ll get it back under control. Thinking about changing my weigh in day to wed or Thursday due to my regular routine during the weeks and not so regular routine on the weekends. Got my second shot on Friday night and had some early crisis calls to handle so I’ve been exhausted and emotionally eating..
On a brighter note I had my one year review at work today and it went well.
Here’s to hoping I’m safe for a bit and praying we can make it past covid soon!1 -
Quick Monday check-in!
🟢Food on plan (Dr F) & tracked
🟢10 K steps
🟢NO unplanned dried fruit/nuts
🟢45+ min cardio + martial arts
🟢Post to group & Tracker2 -
Jactop
Monday
Week 2
PW: 183.2
CW: 185.65 -
Good morning all, I pray you all are having a blessed day!4
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Congrats @apple852hk @vegan4lyfe2012 for getting onto the leaderboard!!! WOO HOO!!!
@RYcare Oh dear about the hawks! It sounds like an indoor mini coop is a good plan. Congrats on the 4 new chicks.
@askewcr Oh your poor niece!
@TeresaW1020 Thank you! I hope the recipes work out!
@caitlingfry Congrats on a good review at work, I love when that happens!
@19shmoo69 Same to you!
Hi all. My daily weigh-in showed a gain of almost two pounds so I'm going to be extra mindful today and ride the spin bike and attend a WW meeting.
50 Day Commitment: Day Two
1) Track every day using WW app ✅
2) Workout at least once a week (it's a start!) ✅
3) No unplanned sugar ✅
My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS
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@broncobuddee @TeresaW1020 I need to switch my weigh-in day to SATURDAYS, please. Thanks so much!0
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@RYCare What do you grow? I'm so sorry to hear about your chickens, my brother had one that was killed by a raccoon and my nephew found it and was devastated. I felt really bad because I'd gone over to feed the cat and hadn't checked on the chickens, I wish I'd found it instead. I think I'd be a pushover if I'd had kids, all the cats know who to beg for treats or food and my nephews know I'll do anything for them! I joke that I have a sign over my house that flashes sucker because I get all the abandoned animals! How do you like having ducks? I had a pet duck as a kid but my Mom gave it away because I liked to hold it by the feet over my shoulder and take it everywhere. Of course I don't remember any of that! I think it's so important to have children exposed to animals at a young age for many reasons.
@TeresaW1020 Double workout, you're killin it! Are you still doing Beachbody? It looks like it would be a lot of fun, I like that it's structured. With YouTube it's hit or miss though there are channels with actual programs like Sidney Cummings. We should share some recipes! I have a new cookbook for the Instant Pot but haven't tried anything yet in it.
@Caitlingfry I'm so happy to hear the review went well!1 -
@19shmoo69 You have a blessed day too!
@trooworld You'll get it off, no worries!
I had a new patient appointment with the holistic nurse yesterday and it went really well, she did Chinese medicine with me then treated me with micro current stimulation. I have to get me one of those machines! We discussed renting to own one which would be great instead of paying all at once and I'd have a way to calm my body at home. It basically says my metabolism is barely working which I kind of knew, my organs aren't in good shape and anything having to do with the nervous system is going haywire. There's a huge list of foods that are good for those with liver and intestinal issues so I'll start adding more of those in, I eat mostly whole foods, I just need to get some different things to rotate. I won a free week with a nutritional counselor and I'd talked to her at the open house and teaching day and really liked her so I'm looking forward to it. I'm not familiar with Chinese herbs so I'm not going to start taking any of them on my own. She's a really interesting woman, I feel like a hit the jackpot finally as she's very knowledgeable about CRPS and my other health issues.
My best friend is going to try and come at the end of the month so I'm meeting my dad for lunch halfway between our houses to borrow his blow up mattress so I can find the leak and patch it before she comes. I have the house to clean too and I've only done surface cleaning for this entire last year so I'm stressed thinking about it but will have to do small amounts each day. I think I told you all I rent my house from my parents, my dad insists on spraying the hillside with Round Up because it's a fire hazard in summer and I can't pull the weeds so I can't say no. Well, he managed to get Round Up on my heirloom organic tomatoes, I sent a picture to the grower I bought them from and he said it looked like pesticide damage and when I told him what probably happened I got a huge lecture about Monsanto which I've been on my soap box about for 15 years (they're an evil company). I went to his house and bought replacements and he kept giving me more plants, I think he was happy to talk gardening with someone. I'm just rambling so I'd better go work out and get my day started, have a great one gang!
Let's be the awesome team we are and make the world a better place today!3 -
vegan4lyfe2012
Week 2
Sunday
PW: 195.6
CW: 194.2
Slow and steady wins the race! I'm thrilled to have 2 weeks in a row of a nice loss At work right now, so gotta get busy! Chat at all y'all later! 6 -
@Katmary71 I am still doing Beachbody workouts. I love them and the ease of just turning on my TV and having whatever program right there for me to do. Yes, once I organize the recipes and try them out, I will be happy to share. I just keep taking pics of them and plan to print them out once I’m all done going through the books. The perk of my job at the church is that I have a great printer with free ink! That is awesome that you were able to get relief with the micro current stimulation machine. I sure hope you can get one! Bummer about the tomatoes but yayy that you got some more. My DH sprays Round-Up on our weeds too and I’ve told him he should stop. Men!
@vegan4lyfe2012 Yayyy on a good week of weight loss!!! Slow and steady is the best way to go.
Hi Team! Not much happening here today. I went to Walmart, deep cleaned my bathroom, and finished a puzzle. I made a super tasty taco salad for dinner tonight and my carbs were up but I don’t really stress over it being veggie carbs. I ordered some egg white powder and found some fat-free mozzarella so tomorrow I’m going to see if I can make a chaffle that will be tasty. I am hyper-focused this week because I have a milestone that I want to reach by Friday.
50 Day Commitment: Day 11
1) Track Food and hit my macros (carbs under 30 grams total): Tracked it all! Calories 867, carbs 32.7, protein 83.6, and fat 45.6. Carbs a little high with the huge taco veggie-filled salad that I indulged in.
2) No snacking and no unplanned sugar indulgences: No sugar or snacks
3) Workout 6 days a week: Lower body weight program
4) Fasting Hours (Goal is to 19+): 19 hrs. 44 min.
2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION
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Username: askewcr
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Saturday
SW: 274
PW: 255.5
CW: 252.5
LTD: 13.5
Today was quite busy with 2 meetings and errands to run and things to accomplish. I will get back on track tomorrow with exercise but I did get my water in and stayed within my calories. Hubby and I have been doing some spring cleaning with file cabinets that haven't been purged in 20 years. I've been shredding a lot. It will be great when we get everything organized.
I still didn't join the gym...still skeptical about it. It will come in time.
Blessings Everyone!!
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@Katmary71 Thank you! What an awesome visit to the holistic center! Congrats on winning the week of nutritional counseling, I know you will take full advantage of that. That's too bad about your heirloom tomatoes. That will be fun for your best friend to come. Mine is coming in July to visit.
@vegan4lyfe2012 WTG! Nice loss.
@TeresaW1020 I love taco salads. I make a couple of different types. mmmmm chaffles!
@askewcr Great loss!
Hi all. I did end up riding my spin bike and attending a WW meeting yesterday, it was great. My dinner last night, although delicious, will not help me on my journey. I'm balancing it out today with a -0- WW pt dinner (curry lime chicken salad made with Greek yogurt). I've been doing pretty well with no snacking except for fruits. Tracking everything.
50 Day Commitment: Day Two
1) Track every day using WW app ✅
2) Workout at least once a week (it's a start!) ✅
3) No unplanned sugar ✅
My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS1 -
@vegan4lyfe2012 way to go!
@TeresaW1020 I don't worry about vegetable carbs either unless it's something high carb like potatoes that will affect my blood sugar. How quick do you do puzzles?
@askewcr The decluttering is a pain but once it's done it's so nice! Honestly I think it goes hand-in-hand with improving diet and exercising because it provides a calmer, more organized environment.
@trooworld Your recipe sounds really good, have you always enjoyed cooking? I didn't until more recently, it was fun learning how to eat healthier and make it taste good.
Hi all, today's just working out and gardening then I get my biopsy results this afternoon. I'm not worried about it, just want to get it and the mammogram call-back over with so I can move on.2 -
Hi All- I've returned from vacay/family visit. It was a nice, relaxing week, and great to see my fam! Great to hug my fam! We played some board games and completed 5 jigsaw puzzles! A few outings as well, but mostly hanging around our house. Lots of talking and laughing.
My weight was up a bit last week and not sure if I can make it go down with half a week until weigh in, but i'll give it a shot. I did get a walk in every day. I did eat larger meals, but also snacked less. I'm proud of myself for listening to my hunger, trying to keep things reasonable and I don't feel I deprived myself.
I scanned posts today, but there were about 60+ so I'm sure I missed a few things.
Happy Wed!
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Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Wednesday
PW: 129.0
CW: 129.0
Had a very busy week and more workload is coming my way until the end of June, so for now I’m happy to keep the scale steady.3 -
@askewcr Nice loss you had this week! I love spring cleaning and purging. Hubby was just saying he was going to go through our files in the next week or so.
@trooworld Good job on balancing out the yummy dinner you had with a dinner that fits your plan. I’m gonna need that recipe for curry lime chicken salad.
@Katmary71 It depends on the puzzle and the time I put in. Normally, a 1000-piece puzzle that isn’t too crazy hard can be done in a couple of weeks. One of the reasons I like the ones with more pieces is that it’s more of a challenge. I was looking at my puzzle collection the other day and it’s gotten obnoxious. Prayers that your biopsy results are exactly what you are expecting.
@Cornanda That is awesome that you had such a good visit with your family! It also sounds like you did really well with your eating and getting in your walks. If the scale doesn’t go back down this week, it will next week.
@GabiV125 I think that is great to maintain your weight when life is so busy for you. Just keep doing your best.
Hi Team! Don’t you just hate when your eating is perfect and your weight goes up? My scale was up this morning and I think it has to do with the weights I was lifting yesterday and that I had a taco salad. Tomato products and too much cheese will affect my weight. Today, I’m eating super clean with a high protein diet. My body was tired so my workout this morning was a fail, but that is ok. I have a full day of church cleaning tomorrow.
50 Day Commitment: Day 12
1) Track Food and hit my macros (carbs under 30 grams total): Tracked it all and nailed my macros!
2) No snacking and no unplanned sugar indulgences: No sugar or snacks
3) Workout 6 days a week: Half of a cardio program. My body said stop so I listened.
4) Fasting Hours (Goal is to 19+): 19 hrs. 12 min.
2021 Word: TRANSFORMATION
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I got that walk in at the mall and it was great. I also had a few snacks today but didn't blow the plan. Renewing commitment and moving on is the plan. Blessings to you all!2
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Slow cooker bacon congee, this has become one of my favorite foods. I'm not sure if the pic came in though.2
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I guess it won't post, sorry.1
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Hey there!
I am sleepy but wanted to check in and say hello!
I have been getting tons of exercise today doing yard work and am... *ahem* bushed. (Terrible joke, But I had to!)
I a little bit wish that I had taken "before" pictures to share with you later, but (A) I forgot and (B) I'd have been embarrassed to share them, if I had. Maybe I'll do "after" photos, though! We really had let the yard get out of shape, and the the Big Freeze in February killed so many things. Anyway, Wednesday is our trash pickup day, and I put out 15 of the 30-gallon brown paper leaf trash bags this morning. And then I filled two more working in the yard today. Phew!
I have gotten to plant a couple of new things. More of that soon. The new additions were Mexican heather and hummingbird bush.
I had a so-so food day. I misbehaved in the morning (pb snack rather than sitting down to lunch), but did well at dinner, so I am declaring myself back on track.
🟡Food on plan (Dr F) & tracked (okay except for the pb snack)
🔴NO unplanned dried fruit/nuts
🟢10 K steps
🟢45+ min cardio + martial arts
🟢Post to group & Tracker
@19shmoo69
Your cooking sounds great, even if the picture did not cooperate. Next time!
@askewcr
🏆 Words of wisdom! Thank you! And hurray for getting n that walk and having such a great day!Renewing commitment and moving on is the plan.
@ GabiV125
🎉 Congrats on holding steady! Hang in there with all that work!
@TeresaW1020
Reading about your weights and workouts reminds me that I still need to try doing burpees. I just made myself a note so I give those a try tomorrow. I feel like I did something close while gardening, getting up and down so much!
@Katmary71
I hope the biopsy results were fine and that you have gotten to move on from that project.
Yay to the gardening! 🌱
@Cornanda
Welcome back! We missed your sunny presence! ☀️3 -
@Katmary71 Thanks, I have pretty much always enjoyed cooking. I taught myself when I left my parent's house at the age of 18. My mother would never let me in the kitchen to learn. I taught myself by just following recipes and watching shows on TV. It's been a challenge, transferring from regular food to healthier foods. Speaking of cooking, have you ever used any seasonings from Flavor God? I just ordered one of their seasonings because I just had to pay the shipping on it. I'm glad you enjoy it now! I hope your results are good.
@Cornanda I'm glad you had a nice vacation. It sounds like you had a lot of quality time. That's great that you listened to your hunger, that's not easy!
@GabiV125 You are "practicing for maintenance", that's all! That's great that you didn't gain even though you had a busy week. Yahoo!
@TeresaW1020 It was really good. I'll post it below. I hate when that happens with the scale! That's good you know about tomato products and cheese.
@askewcr Sounds like you had a nice balance in your day.
@19shmoo69 Ooh that sounds good. Do you have a recipe you can share?
@AustinRuadhain Congrats on getting all that yard work done! That sounds like a lot. The new additions are beautiful. Does the hummingbird bush attract hummingbirds? That may or may not be a dumb question!
Hi all. Below is the recipe for the curry-lime chicken salad. It was really good. Tonight is slow cooker beef-barley stew. My allergies are acting up, spring is here! And the barometric pressure is about to change so I'm sure I'll get a migraine.
50 Day Commitment: Day Two
1) Track every day using WW app ✅
2) Workout at least once a week (it's a start!) ✅
3) No unplanned sugar ✅
My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS
CURRY-LIME CHICKEN SALAD (I served it over lettuce)- 6 servings, Serving size: 1/2 c
2 cups boneless skinless chicken breast cooked and cubed
1 Fuji apple diced
1⁄2 cup celery thinly sliced
1⁄4 cup minced shallot
1⁄3 cup Plain fat free Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp Cilantro
1 tsp Curry powder
1⁄2 tsp Fresh lime juice
1⁄2 tsp Lime zest
3⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp chopped scallion
Combine chicken, apple, celery and shallot in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, cilantro, curry powder, lime juice, lime zest and salt; pour over chicken salad and toss lightly to coat. Garnish with optional chopped scallions.
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