Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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@TeresaW1020 Poor Joe! I hope he feels better soon. Smart move to stay home. That's good to meal plan right now, I hope it helps.
@Katmary71 Oh gosh what a long meeting! Have a great Sunday.
@Cornanda Thanks for asking. I wasn't looking forward to going, I have a lot to do (making a new piece to enter a show that the deadline is next Saturday) and I just wasn't in the mood. Well, it ended up being a waste of time, more or less. It was just other artists at the show and I didn't really talk to anyone, a few people. I did have a friend show up and that wasn't a waste of time. I just didn't want to be there. You should complain about that PA, that's awful. Your poor daughter, I hope you can figure something out soon. I'm glad you had some relaxation time with your family. That is odd weather.
Hi all. I woke up with a migraine. I need to clean the condo so that's not good. I did take some medication and hopefully it will help.
My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - No
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 25 oz drank
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"0 -
Digger61
Saturday weigh in
PW: 220.5
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@FushiaKat Let us know how you like the Vanilla Sea Salt Caramel bars! I enjoyed The Institute, it was the first Stephen King I'd read in awhile and it reminded me of a few of his others but not in a way that took away from it.
@Cornanda I definitely know what you mean, like you're having a last hurrah before you crack down again. Have a great weekend!
@gwamajtw91 Some weeks are like that, doesn't always make a lot of sense.
I downloaded a new document program so I can save what I'm responding to, my school Microsoft account expired so I've been unable to use it and that's why I keep losing stuff! I'm trying increasing the anti depressant I take for nerve pain and it's making me super drowsy but it helps so I'm going to play with it a bit and see if the tiredness dies down. I've been waking up a little earlier to get my workouts done in case my nephew needs me but he's been good the last few days. Not much else going on, have an HOA board meeting in the morning so I'll get up and work out before that and head over. Have a great weekend everyone!
Sorry for being nosy but is the medication you take for nerve pain pregabalin? (probably didn’t spell it right)
I take Pregabalin aka Lyrica, I have for about 9 years. It is an excellent medication for Fibromyalgia pain. It does take about 4 months to get really used to it, after that I didn't even notice. But if I go more than 2 hours past my time to take it, I am remined that I do have Fibromyalgia. I hope this helps. It is also used to help Diabetic's with nerve pain. I don't have any information on how that works for them.1 -
We've completed another week, folks! There were some impressive losses this past week, and incredible consistency across the board!
Take a look at last week's results in the links below:
Here's a sneak peek into how your team did...
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19shmoo69
Sunday
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@amioc I don’t mind, I’m not taking Lyrica anymore, it wasn’t working for me when I tried it about two years ago though it used to help when my issues were primarily nerves that were injured through surgery versus CRPS, Neurontin (similar) didn’t work at all ever for me. I take Nortriptyline, an SSRI anti depressant (usually tried after Neurontin and Lyrica and Cymbalta is a new current favorite for nerve pain). I gained a ton of weight on Cymbalta so I wanted off of it or I would’ve needed diabetes medication again, I’m not gaining on Nortriptyline so it’s a better fit I just need to balance the tiredness. Are you on any of these? My Dad's been on both Neurontin and Lyrica and the latter helped more, he has spinal issues and has had multiple surgeries as congenital stenosis runs in his side of the family.
@Cornanda I’m sorry to hear about your daughter, is there any clue as to what it may be? The PA sounds like a jerk. It would be great if she could get some answers before going back to school. I’m glad your family had fun time together.
@trooworld I’m glad your friend was at the art show, I’m sure that made it better even though you didn’t want to be there. I hope your migraine was helped by the medication.
@Vegan4lyfe2022 @19shmoo69 @FushiaKat @amoic Way to go on the awesome loss totals team!
Hi everyone! It was a little overcast today but I’m trying leaving my seeds out tonight with a blanket over them, with cats that can’t go outside coming in and out with 8 trays is a pain so I’m hoping to avoid it. It’s going to rain Tuesday so it’s just for tonight, hopefully they’ll be okay. My parents came over for my Dad to help me with a few things then we went to Red Robin. I know I’m really lucky with the weather in CA but I’m ready for real Spring to kick in, especially with Daylight Savings. I finally went down a few pounds after months of the scale not moving, at the beginning of the year I wanted to be under 155 by May but I’m only at 152.2 so we’ll see, I can’t eat less or do more exercise than I’m currently doing. I did meditate today but my Mom brought me a couple cans of Diet Coke so soda is a bust for the day. I’m not buying it which was my main goal. Have a great Monday!
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My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I did not do either today.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - 3020 steps so far today.
3) Weigh everyday - 167.6
I did not do well with the time change today. I did set all the clocks in the house but when I went to the market later, I didn't notice my car didn't change the time and I was so pleased with myself for getting home before 4pm, only to realize that it was actually 5pm, so I had to take care of the kitties right away after putting away the groceries. I have not taken my medication on time. It's just been a difficult day and I'm grumpy.
I wish somebody would take me out for Pizza and Beer. 🍕🍺😋
When does the Spring Challenge end? at the end of the month?0 -
'username: Glombog
Weigh In Day: Monday
SW (March):02/21 246.0
PW (Previous Weight): 02/28 238.1
CW (Current Weight): 02/28 236.7
Short in from the Army. Not to much loss today, but back stronger next week😊0 -
@FushiaKat Let us know how you like the Vanilla Sea Salt Caramel bars! I enjoyed The Institute, it was the first Stephen King I'd read in awhile and it reminded me of a few of his others but not in a way that took away from it.
@Cornanda I definitely know what you mean, like you're having a last hurrah before you crack down again. Have a great weekend!
@gwamajtw91 Some weeks are like that, doesn't always make a lot of sense.
I downloaded a new document program so I can save what I'm responding to, my school Microsoft account expired so I've been unable to use it and that's why I keep losing stuff! I'm trying increasing the anti depressant I take for nerve pain and it's making me super drowsy but it helps so I'm going to play with it a bit and see if the tiredness dies down. I've been waking up a little earlier to get my workouts done in case my nephew needs me but he's been good the last few days. Not much else going on, have an HOA board meeting in the morning so I'll get up and work out before that and head over. Have a great weekend everyone!
Sorry for being nosy but is the medication you take for nerve pain pregabalin? (probably didn’t spell it right)
I take Pregabalin aka Lyrica, I have for about 9 years. It is an excellent medication for Fibromyalgia pain. It does take about 4 months to get really used to it, after that I didn't even notice. But if I go more than 2 hours past my time to take it, I am remined that I do have Fibromyalgia. I hope this helps. It is also used to help Diabetic's with nerve pain. I don't have any information on how that works for them.
Thank you, that’s great that it worked for you ☺️ I was just going to worn @Katmary71 about taking it. I’ve been on it for 6 years ish for anxiety and it made me gain a lot of weight 😕. I tried to gradually taper down but the withdrawals were to much for me to handle 😞0 -
Fatfifties (lis)
Weigh in day monday
Current weight 220.8 lb
Previous weight 221.8 lb
Loss this week 1 lb
Loss since August 2021 55.2 lb0 -
God morning All!!
Busy day set for today I am off to the gym in a little bit. Then I have to tutor, help at United Way, go to a board meeting, and then back home. The scale hasn't kind tome the past couple of days but I guess I haven't been kind in my eating. I did forget to take my bp meds yesterday because it was another busy day.
I've been going to the gym each day so I do feel good about moving this body. I can even tell a difference in my clothes now. 
It's a brand new day so I'm on it again. Let's go get it!
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Username: Fupa_B_Gone
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 231
CW (Current Weight): 232
Sad T_T I do want to try the Spell Your Name in Exercises challenge1 -
vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday (3/13)
PW: 183.6
CW: 184.6
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@TeresaW1020 – I hope Joe gets a good burst of energy soon. Poor guy. And bless you for all the extra work. I know he’s your hubby and you happily help, but I’m sure it gets exhausting. Continued prayers for you both.
@FushiaKat – What are you working on with the saw? I remember the butterfly, but not if there’s another project or a continuation of the first. And it sounds like you should keep the hubby hahaha got a good one there! Time change always gets me, too. I skipped church – didn’t even get out of bed until after 11am!
@Katmary71 – I take meeting minutes for 7 different boards. Got myself a tiny recorder, just in case I miss something…or need to go potty. I feel your pain! I hope you enjoyed the time with your dad
@Cornanda – Oh man. I hope your daughter gets diagnosed soon. That PA was ridiculous. I’m so sorry you both wasted your time there. Did you take her to the ER?
@trooworld – That sucks about the art show, but hopefully it helps with getting your name out in the community. My older daughter just did an event Friday night selling her prints. It was at a goth bar, so the print she thought she’d sell the most of only sold 1, but a small grouping of 4 was super popular. You just never know. But I don’t think you or my daughter wasted any time. So that’s a positive, right? Hope your migraine stayed under control.
I’ve been staying on track with my eating. I have had a constant headache for 3 days now and I’m not sure if it’s the weather or something I ate or what. I think I might be going through the change. I get really hot and nauseous frequently. Been about 60 days since my last visit from TOM, so my fingers are crossed!
There’s something that has been bothering me since my Birthday back in January. I’m reminded of it every time I wear a specific outfit. I need to just unload about it here. When we (Hunter and I) went to the escape room, the owner (same age as me) checked us in and went through all the rules. Hunter was wearing her winter coat and he told her where she could hang up her coat. Then he looked at me. I was wearing a button up sweater with a tank top underneath (photo below). He told me, “But I don't need you to take your sweater off!” Just the WAY he said it really hurts. Like he didn't want to be disgusted by how my body looks under the sweater. And every time I wear the outfit (like I am today), that’s all I can think about. I don’t know why I can’t get over it.
In the meantime, I will continue with good food choices and no soda. How long has the Spring Challenge been going on? Add 10 days to that and that is how long I’ve been soda-free
I hope everyone has a fantastic week!
2022 Mantra: NO ZERO DAYS!
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Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 3
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 190.8
CW: 191.5
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Been MIA for a couple of weeks, stress does that too me, withdraw and stress eat.
I have decided to go back to work after being retired for 5 years, I had worked since I was 14 and for the last 15 years owned my own company. I had no idea how challenging it would be finding employment, this is something I haven’t really had a problem with, I was very lucky:).
So it is time to get over it, I’m sure I will find something in due course. I need to get back on board, I haven’t even weighed myself in the last 2 weeks. Tomorrow morning I will weigh and start tracking today. Last week I couldn’t even go to the gym due to an injury (that is such a huge stress reliever for me), I was able to do a spin class yesterday, it was like a huge weight has lifted!! Here we go:):)2 -
@FushiaKat Let us know how you like the Vanilla Sea Salt Caramel bars! I enjoyed The Institute, it was the first Stephen King I'd read in awhile and it reminded me of a few of his others but not in a way that took away from it.
@Cornanda I definitely know what you mean, like you're having a last hurrah before you crack down again. Have a great weekend!
@gwamajtw91 Some weeks are like that, doesn't always make a lot of sense.
I downloaded a new document program so I can save what I'm responding to, my school Microsoft account expired so I've been unable to use it and that's why I keep losing stuff! I'm trying increasing the anti depressant I take for nerve pain and it's making me super drowsy but it helps so I'm going to play with it a bit and see if the tiredness dies down. I've been waking up a little earlier to get my workouts done in case my nephew needs me but he's been good the last few days. Not much else going on, have an HOA board meeting in the morning so I'll get up and work out before that and head over. Have a great weekend everyone!
Sorry for being nosy but is the medication you take for nerve pain pregabalin? (probably didn’t spell it right)
I take Pregabalin aka Lyrica, I have for about 9 years. It is an excellent medication for Fibromyalgia pain. It does take about 4 months to get really used to it, after that I didn't even notice. But if I go more than 2 hours past my time to take it, I am remined that I do have Fibromyalgia. I hope this helps. It is also used to help Diabetic's with nerve pain. I don't have any information on how that works for them.
Thank you, that’s great that it worked for you ☺️ I was just going to worn @Katmary71 about taking it. I’ve been on it for 6 years ish for anxiety and it made me gain a lot of weight 😕. I tried to gradually taper down but the withdrawals were to much for me to handle 😞
When your weight became a problem, your doctor should have tried something else. Nobody should have to suffer thru weight gain when there is more than one medication available. There is Gabapentin and Lyrica. I tried Gabapentin first, it didn't work for me, so we switched to Lyrica. I could understand if it was the only one of that type. Anxiety is really difficult to deal with. I used to take anxiety medication; I didn't think it worked very well because I was still anxious. I still get anxiety, but now I found out that if I relax and drink super cold water that I can get thru it. I carry that water bottle with me everywhere. I think it forces my mind to think of something else. Plus I take Wellbutrin twice a day, and another medication at night for General Anxiety Disorder. It works extremely well but is expensive. I have a really good doctor and we spent several months trying different medications until we found the right combination. I forget the name of one, but it made me gain a lot of weight and I could not deal with that. It's not one size fits all. And each person has a different chemistry make up. I took Cymbalta and it made me want to kill myself. But it works well for other people. Did your doctor not understand how the weight gain would only increase your anxiety?0 -
@FushiaKat Daylight savings is a pain, I'm sure you were thrown after being in the car thinking you were ahead of things! If you lived near me I'd love to take you for pizza and beer!
@amoic Thank you for thinking of me, I took it and Cymbalta when I hit my highest weight but also had quit smoking and my body was rejecting fusion hardware so I had a lot going on.
@askewcr So glad you can tell a difference in your clothes, it feels so good when you start seeing results!
@vegan4lyfe2012 Way to go on staying on track despite the headaches. I'm sorry to hear about the guy at the escape room, you look great, he would've been lucky to get a peek at you! The outfit looks amazing on you, I don't get why he would say that.
@laurelfit57 So glad you were able to go back to the gym yesterday. I hope you find something that fits you well for employment.
Today was going to be a down day but my nephew needed me, he went to school at lunch so at least he made half his classes. I came home, finished my workout, and the head of the food bank farm had forgotten to water at the greenhouse and asked me if I minded so I did that, finished the rest of my HOA stuff, made two cookie sheets of veggies, then the Skinnytaste Giant Parmesan Turkey Meatball which I always love. I was hoping to avoid filling my tank again this month as it's that or not get my supplement but I'll probably need gas by the end of the week as I have an appointment by my parent's house. I was really tired like I'm sure most of us were today and started working out late which ran into when my nephew needed me, definitely need to get up earlier tomorrow! I'm doing the challenge this week on this group but had to skip the planks, weirdly "Kathy" has three types of squats! Tomorrow's phone appointments so it shouldn't be too stressful. Have a great Tuesday everyone!0 -
@Vegan4lyfe2012 @19shmoo69 @FushiaKat @amioc Congrats on getting onto the leaderboard!
@Katmary71 Yes it did. Thanks, the migraine medication did help. Congrats on the scale going down.
@FushiaKat Good job with the steps! I didn't do well with the time change, either.
@Glombog Congrats on the loss! What do you mean not too much? That's a great loss!
@Fatfifties Congrats on the loss, well done!
@Vegan4lyfe2012 Thanks, yes definitely! That's great that your daughter sold some prints, you never know what is going to sell well. Yes, that's definitely a positive! Thanks. I'm sorry you've had a headache. I'm sorry about the escape room guy. Congrats on being soda-free!
Hi guys, I'm running late but I did make some good choices yesterday as well as some bad. I came home and meditated for 16 minutes because I had a stressful workday and that seemed to help.
My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - No
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 50 oz drank
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"0 -
Weekly weigh in
Username. laurelfit57
Weigh in day. Sunday
PW. 140.2
CW. 144,6
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@trooworld i mean that i’ve been bleser with great progress so far, so yes, great loss1
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My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I Read the Institute.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - 2411 steps.
3) Weigh everyday - 167.5
Hmm, I don't know if I lost any weight last week. But I will find out today.
@vegan4lyfe2012 My next project is a Cat Scene Shadow Box (I bought the pattern on Etsy), it uses 6 pieces of wood and has some intricate cutting. I don't know if I have practiced enough to do a good job, but I won't know till I try. Right now, I need to get the taxes finished, so I can send them to the accountant. I need a couple of more days for that by the end of the week for sure. After that my husband has a project for me that will take a couple of days. By next week I should be able to start on it.
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Username: FushiaKat
Weigh in day: Tuesday
PW. 165.1
CW. 164.5
Lost inches: 1.75 but the strange thing is my stomach is 2" bigger. I measured 3 times.2 -
@vegan4lyfe2012 do you think that it could have been he was telling Hunter to hang up her winter coat, to me, your sweater looks like part of your outfit so you wouldn’t hang it up. I honestly really like your outfit, I think it looks smashing on you! May I also just say, you have a gorgeous daughter!
@katmary71 my word if that was a down day, I would hate to see a busy day;)! Just teasing, you have a lot of people who rely on you! I know, with the price of gas nowadays, filling up your tank can be a stressful experience!
@trooworld Congrats on the good choices yesterday and on meditating for 16 minutes! I am afraid that is one thing I just can’t get the knack of.1 -
My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I Read the Institute.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - 2403 steps.
3) Weigh everyday - 164.5
I'm not feeling that great today, fighting off a migraine and abdominal pain.0 -
@FushiaKat I hope you're feeling better when you read this.
Hi everyone, had a couple appointments and tried to deal with some medical stuff but couldn't get through to the office. It was raining in the morning but the sun came out mid-afternoon, I have the seedlings outside covered by a tarp. Made skinnytaste's Greek pasta salad for lunch tomorrow then am finishing up her Giant Parmesan Turkey Meatball which I totally recommend any of her recipes. Tomorrow is getting my A1C done then I may go to the doctor's office since I'm halfway there. Workout was great, I'm doing the challenge this week on here which is fun to switch it up a bit. Have a great Wednesday.0 -
@askewcr - You are quite busy lately. Still love your positive vibes! It's great that you are feeling a difference in your clothes.
@vegan4lyfe2012 - I think you look super cute in that sweater. Some people are just jerks! Try to let it go. I would have a hard time doing that.
@laurelfit57 - was wondering where you went. Glad you are back. Keep your chin up! My job situation has been messed up by the pandemic. And I'm bummed because it was an excellent fit for me. Now I'm out there looking for something new. I'm not getting calls for jobs I'm very qualified for, I've messed up the two interviews I was able to get (and I don't know why).... never had troubles in the past. We will figure this out!
@Katmary71 - I too, woke up late on Monday- 7 am! Couldn't believe it- but it was still completely dark out. It's getting better as the week goes on. I love the giant turkey meatball! And I found it because of you- thanks. Your nephew is so blessed to have an aunt like you.
I'm doing OK with the spring challenge. Focusing on the people who are supporting me right now is very helpful. I have to try not to lean on them too hard. I've done pretty well overall with resisting snacks and eating lots of vegetables. This is a 30 day challenge and I think it ends Monday 3/21- the first day of spring?
I started my "7 week challenge" on Monday. I've got a 12 week workout plan from Heather Robertson that I'm doing. I'll probably sub out some of the cardio for step workouts because I like them better. I did a short run/walk yesterday. The first two workouts have been above the level of what I can do, so I've modified what I can and skipped a bit when my muscles turn to rubber. I'm trying to focus on building strength during this time. Eating has been OK. Snacking and veggies are good. However, my kids are here.... I made mac and cheese for them. I have a hard time controlling myself around that food. Going out to eat tonight. Lasagna was requested for tomorrow. This is the kind of stuff that happens when they are here. So I'm not going to get all hung up on my results for this week.
My daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux. Not sure if that's accurate or not, but we'll see if the meds help. She started feeling a bit better on Sunday. My son has been ornery as heck. He got new glasses, had to shop for a suit, a haircut, and today is the dentist. He's not enjoying spring break. I think he sees graduation and getting a job on the horizon and is scared out of his mind, but he won't say that out loud.
Did a call with my Dad and a dementia specialist on Monday. Have another one next week. Trying to plan Mom's future care. She is not doing too badly yet, but it is coming. Mom and Dad are stubborn, so it takes a lot of cajoling to get them to make simple changes like using a pill box. They also live far away from me. My sister has a major depressive disorder and last week decided she felt left out and made a huge stink about a number of things. She needs a lot of attention, and that is her way of getting attention focused back on herself. Anyway, it's been very tiring and there's no end in sight. I'm telling myself that this is God's way of making me stronger. And I'm very happy that my husband is very supportive, and a cousin, and some friends. They lift me up when it gets to be too much.
Lisa
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Username: Trooworld
Weigh-in day: Weds
PW: 236.2
CW: 234.83 -
@FushiaKat Congrats on the loss! Good job on your goals. I hope you feel better.
@laurelfit57 Thank you. I have my good and bad days with meditation, depending on how anxious I am. I keep trying though!
@Katmary71 Good luck with your appointment today and I hope you get through to the doctor's office. Great job with the workout.
@Cornanda I have a hard time around mac and cheese, too. I hope the meds help your daughter. Hopefully your son can get used to the idea of graduating and look forward to it. I'm glad you have supportive people around you. How's your pup doing? Hugs, Lisa.
Hi all. I lost 1.4 lbs which I am surprised about but happy about. I made some bad decisions last week but I guess my good decisions were more. I had a less-stressful day yesterday (Monday was stressful at work) but I still had anxiety so I came home and meditated and that helped. This week is going by really slowly.
My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - No
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 50 oz drank
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"0 -
Username: lose4me71
PW: 299.5
CW: 299.92
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