Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - MAY 2022
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Lol, I think I need an "Intervention". I'm addicted to crispy white popcorn 💖 with Parmesan Cheese. I've been eating 6 cups a night plus my fruit salad too. OMG yesterday I found Dark Red Sweet Cherries at Sam's club, and now I'm trying to figure out how to add them to my food plan. It's only 74 tiny calories per cup with pits. Maybe I will just eat over every day until they are gone. 😁😋
@laurelfit57 Congrats on reaching maintenance!!! 🌼🌻🌷🌺✨🎉🎈 Wooo that's totally awesome! I'm reading all the advice on maintenance because I have less than 18lbs. to get there. Keep us posted on your progress I'd love to hear about it.0 -
@Katmary71. Thanks! I am pear shaped as well. I swear, three years ago, my thighs look like if you cut a basketball in half and put one half on each side of my outer thighs, that’s what my thighs were😜. I’m super lucky that spinning has definitely helped with that.
Sounds like Sunday was a super busy day for you! Going to the dentist can be so stressful and painful, I’m hoping that you get good results with the least amount of pain and stress!
@micaroo4 that is actually super clear, very similar to my life! In the summer, I am also on my bike for about two hours a day, three days at the gym and then whatever other activities are going on. During the winter, three days at the gym, I do try to keep up with my 10,000 steps a day (walking my dog), not always possible. Eating 1800 - 1900 cal seems very stressful and exciting at the same time lol! That is all great advice and makes really good sense, thanks so much! I will follow your lead:)
@trooworld I am so very sorry about your pup, poor little girl❤️❤️❤️. It just breaks my heart, much love is being sent to you all! Good for you for eating a healthy lunch and dinner! Stress is such a trigger!
@Cornanda it sounds like you had such a lovely time in the park last night, that rooster would have made me laugh 😂. Family time is so precious and we just need to enjoy it when we can! I have never come close to maintenance so I have never either failed or succeeded. This last two years just felt different to me, I knew I was going to get there, maybe it’s an age thing😜
@Fushiakat dark red cherries are my FAVOURITE fruit in the world!!!! So jealous, we won’t see those here until the summer:(.
Thanks so much! You are so close!!! I must admit it is both a scary and exciting time, I think I am overthinking a lot of things LOL
Yesterday was a great day, but also an odd one. I hadn’t really planned ahead to be in maintenance, I was still concentrating on that last 2 pounds. I didn’t really have food in the house for that extra 300 cal in a healthy way, so I thought that I would just stick with 1300 yesterday, and then start today. I went over my moms house last night to watch the hockey game and of course she put out snacks. It was a very stressful game! So I calculated the calories of the snacks and fit in my extra 300 cal🤣. Not the healthiest way, but it was on par. I had told my grandkids that I would get them McDonald’s tonight for dinner, that doesn’t happen very often but it is a special date night, I have decided that I am going to join them! This is something very unusual, they are going to be super excited because grandma usually has salad if they have takeout. I have planned the rest of my day out so I will still stick to the 1500. No more outings planned for the week so I should be fine:).
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Hi Team! This is a quick check-in so you don't think I've gone MIA. I had to call an ambulance for Joe this morning because he was feeling very sick and passed out. He has a very bad UTI and some other infection plus his sodium was low again. We try so hard to keep his sodium up and this just keeps happening. I left him a little while ago snoring from the heavy dose of pain meds they gave him. I hate this so much!! I didn't eat the best today and did get my lunch from a vending machine. But I came home to eat dinner and not fast food. I wrote to my NBA coach and did my program tasks. I'm NOT going to throw in the towel. I probably won't be around much the next couple of days, but will be thinking of you. If you can say a little prayer for us, that would be much appreciated!!
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@trooworld Sounds like you reined yourself in with the candle and journaling, glad they and the movie helped.
@Cornanda Sounds like a great night before leaving with your daughter last night. Sounds like the rooster had something important to tell you two!
@FushiaKat I had to laugh your popcorn is totally my guilty snack, I got different colors of popcorn for Christmas but like you I prefer them with cheese and lots of seasoning so I'm trying not to eat it often because then I want the routine. Cherries are the bomb, enjoy!
@laurelfit57 I can relate to the big thighs! Of course my body would rather take it off my chest, I swear my hips and thighs will be the last thing to rot off my dead body. Have fun at McDonald's tonight!
@TeresaW1020 So sorry to hear about Joe, huge hug, keeping you two in my prayers. I'm glad you're not throwing in the towel, keep up the great work!
Hi gang, happy Wednesday! Not much new but the sun was finally out today, yay! It was nice not to need to be in bed most the day. Did my workout, read, and currently have laundry going and listening to a podcast. Keep up the great work everyone!0 -
@TeresaW1020 Saw your message about Joe. Prayers for you both.0
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@TeresaW1020 - Oh no! So sorry to hear about Joe and I'm praying for you both.0
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Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 135
CW: 135
Yesterday my husband and I were supposed to fly out to visit our parents overseas. The flight kept being delayed 30-50 minutes at a time for about 3h. Then we deboarded and another 3h later after several announced delays, it was fully canceled. Lucky for us we’re close to the airport and just came home and will try again tonight with the alternative flight they offered- with an “ideal” 10h layover 😂.
Anyway, to my utter shock after 8h in the airport and 4h of sleep (my body didn’t jump at the occasion to make up lost sleep, of course), the scale was where I left it. Go figure. Weirdest win, right?
Wish you and your husband, strength, health and good luck , Teresa.
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@micaroo4 thanks so much for the advice! May I ask how long you have been in maintenance? I think that my range is going to be from 135 to 140. I am finding at 137 my face is starting to get thin and at my age(64) will just become wrinkly and gaunt. So for now I am going to call myself in maintenance. Great advice on the tracking and weighing thanks so much for that! I am definitely going to keep in mind that I need to be the driver. I changed myself on MSP from weight loss to maintain weight and it jumped me from 1300 cal a day to 1880😮. I’m definitely not ready for that LOL, baby steps, I changed it to 1500🤣.
Do I need to notify somebody that my weight range will be from 134 to 141 for this group?
To tell you the truth, I am finding this a bit scary, but also totally exciting!
Hi @laurel57!
Sorry for the delay! We do note the range in the spreadsheet. There is a separate section in the spreadsheet for maintenance members (see row 67 at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12XSg1wSlx0tEnrO7pOT0GgTNcJydVpqkf3hgcL73gXw/edit#gid=2032789470 )
Just let us know if this is the week (or which week) you want to move to maintenance.
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@broncobuddee thanks so much. If I could start this Sunday that would be great!0
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@GabiV125 I'm sorry you didn't make it to see your parents, hope tonight works better for you two!
@trooworld So sorry to hear things are still stressful, I hope you're able to reign (noticed I spelled this wrong, oops!) it in, it seems to get easier once you have one night or day that's better than the previous ones.
Hi everyone, on a little earlier so I can get in the tub and stay in longer, my legs are pretty flared up as I did a belly dancing challenge that will be a week long and did two days today to catch up. Workouts are still going good each morning. I went to the Folsom Outlets and realized the stores are further apart than I realized so I just came home instead of shopping. I went to the farmer's market for one vendor's amazing snap peas and bought Brussel sprouts and broccoli and it was $14, I'm still in shock I spent that much on in season veggies, I don't know why I didn't say no, it's about 5 days worth of veggies but that's still high. Off for my Epsom salt bath. I think I already told you all I'm helping with a plant sale at the food bank farm this weekend, hopefully I won't rescue any sad plants!2 -
judiasverdes
Thursday
PW. 165
CW. 167
I did a poor job of tracking my food intake this past week and while I did stay away from junk food, I ended up eating way too much bread. I have downloaded Never Binge Again which I think @TeresaW1020 recommended? Hopefully it will help change my mindset. I am forever in this rut of losing 10 pounds then gaining back 15...
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@TeresaW1020 I am so very sorry to hear about Joe! I know this has got to be so hard, really big hugs being sent your way❤️. Vending machines never do offer much good nutrition, do they? Good for you for coming home to eat, probably a good home cooked meal was good for your soul! I will definitely be thinking about you my friend.
@katmary my thighs were definitely the last thing to come down lol. Our family is blessed with butts and thighs. My daughter hated her shape, when she was younger. I pointed out several people like the Kardashians who paid big money to get what she had naturally😜. Yay for the sun coming out, it really does make a difference doesn’t it?! Glad you were more mobile today and were able to get your workout in, sounds like you are multitasking! Our farmers markets prices are definitely much higher than where you are, I think I would spend $14 just on snap peas alone😩. I do love going to the farmers market but it definitely is pricey. Have fun with the plant sale!
@GabiV125 that’s rotten that your flight keeps getting delayed, but I’m very glad you guys were close to home! LOL that is some ideal layover! And fingers crossed you get to make the flight tonight!
@trooworld I know the stress is real, I also know you’ve got this!
It was a good day today, got in my two workouts at the gym and then took my mom out to a small town that has the cutest little ladies clothes store. We were able to get her dress for my sons wedding this summer! Stayed within my 1500 today. I am finding this a very different way of eating. I really avoided carbs at least five days a week and if I had them it was whole grains. Still sticking to whole grains, but I am starting to have sandwiches for lunch instead of salads :-). It really does make me uneasy, even though I am staying within my range. I am weighing myself daily, so far so good.
When I had McDonald’s with my grandkids my granddaughter exclaimed “BEST DAY EVER!!”🥰1 -
davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 252
CW: 250
LTD 50
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@GabiV125 - spending that much time in an airport is not fun. Glad you maintained! Hope you made it out and enjoy your trip.
@trooworld - You got this girl! Get your train back on the track. Get back on that horse and ride on. Who else has sayings for this?!?!?
@katmary- how did you like belly dancing? You are every sad plant's dream with that green thumb of yours!
@judiasverdes - keep learning new things each week, put them into practice. Eventually it adds up to a lot of good habits and meaningful change.
@laurelfit57 - It sounds like you are really enjoying maintenance in a very responsible way- go you!
Happy Friday all!
Lisa1 -
Friday weigh in
cornanda
PW: 167.7
CW: 167.9
+ 0.2
I'm quite happy with this after two weeks of partying!2 -
Good morning All!
I've had a busy week and it's not over yet. I hit the gym five times already this week and am taking a break today. I have to help honey with a workshop tonight and in the morning. The scale isn't reflecting my workouts. I think I am retaining water more so than usual. Not sure but I don't like my scale numbers. I have to work on that.
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gwamajtw91
Fridays
Hi everyone. I am back from a wonderful trip to the UK. Not sure @broncobuddee how to log this, but today's weight is
165.6. I think my last weigh in was April 22 and 166.6.
Totally surprised I didn't gain any weight considering all the goodies I ate! Must have been the increase in moving around that evened it out 1 -
Help! Lot's of empty rows in the team spreadsheet!
Weigh-ins due:
@shawna_25
@vegan4lyfe2012
@fatfifties
@Jactop
@trooworld
@holly2e
@amioc
@davidji82
@leonadixon
Saturday reminders:
@askewcr
@bgame4
@digger61
@MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO
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@judiasverdes I hope NBA is helpful for you, I know both @Cornanda and @TeresaW1020 have read the book.
@laurelfit57 I'm sorry to hear your farmer's market is so high. If you're weighing yourself daily you should be able to catch if there's any changes because of the type of calories you're eating. Love McDonald's and hanging with Grandma was the best day ever, what a wonderful thing to be told!
@Cornanda Belly dancing is fun, they're 10-20 minute videos so if she's talking I sit for that part then stand when the action starts, today I'm sore because we did the full body undulation! Happy Friday! If you want the links I can send them to you.
@trooworld I hope you don't get COVID, totally get why that pushed you over. Hope today went better for you.
@davors19 Happy 50lbs down, that's amazing!
@askewcr Way to go on all the gym sessions! Good luck with the workshop.
@gwamajtw91 Awesome job not gaining on your trip, welcome back!
Hi everyone, happy Friday! Did my workout then the belly dancing challenge which was challenging today, went to the store from some produce, then finished a really good book that made me cry, it's The Storyteller's Secret if anyone is interested. I spent some time in the yard, there's a sick possum out there I'm trying to feed but so far he hasn't come back out from under the deck to eat. Animal control won't be thrilled that I'm by a greenbelt without a fence and he can disappear so I'm trying to figure out the best thing to do, there's a wildlife center in Sacramento if I get a trap but I'll see if he's still here tomorrow by the food being gone. Tomorrow's the plant sale and my SILs birthday but no plans to celebrate yet, my brother's still doing bad so I don't know what we'll be doing.0 -
Wonderful news!
@PatriceFitnessPal has stepped up as Motivator for Team Shape Shifters. I am sure that some of you have seen Patrice on the group challenges where she is both a fantastic inspiration and generous with encouragement, ideas, and knowledge. Thanks from all of us Patrice! Your team is very lucky
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Hi All
davidji82
weigh in day Friday
PW:219.3
CW:222.6
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Username: micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
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Username amioc weigh in day: Friday Starting weight 147 (28/01/2022) All time heaviest 148 (24/01/2022) PW: 143.4 CW: 141.2 😊
I think I’ve only lost this much because I’ve got lyme’s disease and I’ve not been feeling well but I’ll take it ☺️! Just need to try and not put it back on when I’m better 😕!!2 -
Username: MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 164.8
CW (Current Weight): 161.6
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Digger61
Saturday
PW - 220
CW - 2201 -
The May Week 3 Challenge is up and ready to roll for Sunday:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10864503/may-week-3-challenge-fight-sitting-disease/p1?new=1
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@amioc I do think the body's good at holding onto weight when health issues are worse than normal, that was definitely the case with my CRPS last year. I hope you're feeling better soon.
@trooworld Your dinner sounds awesome, hope your blue dot is possible! I'm glad you aren't beating yourself up and moving on, I really think that's the best thing to do. Hope Sunday is a blue dot day! I don't really know what I'm talking about but I got your back girl!
Slow day today, hope you're all out having fun! The plant sale wasn't a big success but we did sell some, unfortunately one of the people that bought them was me! Yep I have a trunk of dirt again and more grow bags will be here Monday. I got some for my SIL too as the head of the farm was saying cucumbers do decent in shade. Came home and did some yardwork and my belly dance challenge, my abs are super sore and it's only like 12 minutes a day, I do some core work every day and the other people doing it with me are sore too. Just got out of the tub and finished watching the new Firestarter. Tomorrow I'm either going to my brother's for a visit or we're going out for my SILs birthday, not sure yet. I'm in charge of the seedlings at the food bank farm the next couple days too. The next two weeks are going to be real busy. Have a great Sunday gang!1 -
Saturday, another day of birding. We had fun, but there were ticks. I hate ticks. The mere mention of the word makes me want to run home and shower. We were walking along one of the trails, pretty early in the morning, and Rich calls out to me "I've got a tick on me!" He wanted me to come and confirm it before he flicked it off. To be accurate, it was on his pants, not on his person. But then I started checking myself and sure enough there were 2 ticks on my pants! It's a good thing we always wear light-colored clothing. So we sprayed the bottom of our pants with bug repellent, and I think I was checking for ticks every 15 or so minutes as we continued to hike. No more ticks were found. But of course I was implementing full tick protocols when I got home - put all my clothes straight into the dryer to kill any ticks on the clothes, and then jumped into the shower and gave my skin a thorough check. No ticks. Phew!
On a happy note, my front door lock has fixed itself. My house is highly subject to frost. In winter the whole house does a bit of a twist, which means the doorknob latch doesn't line up with the hole in the door frame, so I can't lock the door with the knob. I have a deadbolt lock as well, and most of the time that one will still line up OK and I can lock the door, but I much prefer to lock the door with the knob. The frost heaves must be all thawed out now (after 2 days of temps in the 80's) and viola! the door shuts latches and locks.0 -
@trooworld - I'm sorry all these things are happening. I hope you will stay Covid free. Tomorrow is a new day and a new week to get back at it.
@davors19 - Congrats on 50 pounds! That's awesome!
@askewcr - Five days at the gym is awesome!
@gwamajtw91 - Welcome back!
@Katmary71 - I'll take a belly dancing link. Or just tell me the name of the channel. What's the status on the possum? Hope you had a fun day with your family.
@amioc - Oh no Lyme disease! That's the pits. Sending you healthy vibes.
@micaroo4 - I don't like ticks either. That is crazy about your house.
Well Slims, it's an uneventful weekend here in FL. Doing some chores and some relaxing too.
Lisa
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Weekly weigh in
Username. laurelfit57
Weigh in day. Sunday
PW. 137.3
CW. 136.6
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