Mission Slimpossibles Team Chat - JULY 2022
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@trooworld Thanks I saved the link for the stock. Do you like Colleen Hoover? I just finished two of hers and they were both good, It Ends with Us and Reminders of Him (was my favorite of the three of hers I've read). Also if you haven't read it The Silent Patient and The Storykeeper's Secret were really good too, the latter made me cry but it was worth it. Those are all my neighbor's books, I try to get the physical ones back right away.
Hi everyone, new week, it's a little quiet in here, hope everyone is doing well! I've been mostly resting to keep my back from getting worse today but tomorrow I need to do some cleaning as I'm getting my new fridge on Wednesday. I'm not sure if I'll go to the food bank farm tomorrow, may skip it since I have a lot to do. Diet's going well but I've had to cut back more as I was gaining at what I thought was maintenance, skipping weights until my back is better then doing stretching, been slacking a bit at my night stretches so that's up after I finish this. Have a great Tuesday.2 -
Weigh-in day: Monday (Sorry a bit late)
PW (Previous Weight):131.0
CW (Current Weight): 130.12 -
Good morning Team! Just a quick check-in today. My Joe is struggling again and we aren't sure if it's another UTI or low sodium. We are waiting for test results and I'm praying we don't end up in the ER. His primary gave him a test for dementia and he was terrible it was so sad to see my brilliant husband unable to do simple tasks.
Tonight my sister and I are supposed to go to our first TOPS meeting and I'm hoping that Joe will have a better day so I can go. We are going to the movies this afternoon to see Mrs. Harris goes to Paris. It's supposed to be a fun feel-good movie and I could use those emotions today. You all have a great Tuesday! 
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@trooworld thank you I didn't even see the leader boards this week I can't find them.. I hope you are feeling better it is never fun to be sick.. I have friends who have cricuts and they look fun!! I love making the wreaths it just gives me a break from everything..
@Katmary71 thank you I have 4 more orders for them that is what I have been doing besides remodeling the house because we are putting in a wood stove for this winter and the gardens it has been crazy!!
@TeresaW1020 thank you they are very fun to make my daughter who is 9 going to be 10 next month has started doing crafts with me as well we made little barbie wreaths for her doll house that my husband built when she was a baby!!
@Cornanda thank you it has been a roller coaster the past few months and some days I do get tired I just have to push myself to continue..congrats to you getting on the leader board2 -
User: FushiaKat
Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 152.0
CW: 151.2
I want to get to my goal weight already. Stop the insanity of my husband butting in to my getting healthier / weight loss. Apparently .05 pounds a week was not good enough for him. When I told him I lost .08 pounds last week, he said "Getter Better" I am angry about that, why can't he just accept that I know what I'm doing?
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@TeresaW1020 I hope Joe doesn't end up in the ER too, sounds like a real tough day, you two are always in my prayers. I hope you all enjoy the movie and Joe is doing better by the time you read this.
@FushiaKat I couldn't help but laugh, you're doing amazing and it's slow at the end, you DO know what you're doing and he doesn't so good luck trying not to lose it with your husband!
Hi everyone, it's Tuesday and still a little slow in here, is it mid-month slump or something else? If you need to vent or are struggling please know we're here for you, MFP is literally aside of a pain group the first place I've ever opened up and one thing I've found most the time is what I'm dealing with is something someone else is also struggling with so even though it's hard to be open you'd be surprised at the support and how common some of the issues are that we go through. I'm still flared up, was hoping to take it easy but tomorrow the new fridge comes so I'll be lugging food, I guess I'll rest on Thursday and try being careful tomorrow but I had to clean up so I'm not feeling too hot. Not much else going on, still doing dances each day and the rainbow challenge on my feed and need to come up with a new recipe to plan my next grocery trip. Have a great Wednesday!0 -
@TeresaW1020 - hoping you wound up at the movies and not the ER. Hope Joe feels better. I really hope that he doesn't have dementia and just needs more time to heal from all of this. You're a strong lady who never complains!
@FushiaKat - you absolutely know what you are doing! I'm amazed with your progress every week.
@Katmary71 - hope things go well with the new fridge today and that you can rest up after that.
The good news- they gave me something more interesting to do at work. And this lets me set my own start time. So, I've been able to exercise before work! It means getting up early, chugging a half a cup of coffee and then having a more relaxed cup while I'm working, but I'm OK with that.
The bad news- The thing they gave me to do is a learning task, and I'm struggling with it. The learning is all on line and I feel like a college student trying to learn chemistry by herself during covid. I ate some things yesterday.....not terrible, but I'm not proud of myself either.
OK, gotta run- it's time to exercise!
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@FushiaKat I’m sorry but your husband ticks me off!
All weight loss experts will tell you that losing .5 lb. a week is great and you are so close to your goal that you are lucky to get that much off at all. Plus, weight loss is not linear and there are a lot of factors that go into losing weight. Maybe Google some facts and hit him over the head with them. Hang in there and be good to yourself! 
@Katmary71 Thanks for the prayers! I truly covet and appreciate them. And I’m praying for you as well that your pain will subside and that you take it easy!
@Cornanda No ER and yes to the movies! Ohhh I complain plenty, but I also annoy myself so much when I do that I either have to slap myself in the face or figure out how to deal.
I’m glad that work is going well for you and that you can set your own start time and get in your exercise. I’m sure you will learn what you need to and be just fine. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Hi Team! Well, my Joe is feeling better so that is a relief. He is also trying to adjust to the fact that he has dementia. I have been telling him that for a while now but taking that test in the doctor’s office made it for him. But we have had some good talks about trusting God and each other. We did make it to the movies, and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a very sweet, feel-good movie. My sister and I also made it to the TOPS meeting. I belonged to this chapter over ten years ago and there were seven women who are still there, so it was a lot of fun to reconnect with them. I wasn’t happy with my weigh-in but that is OK because I’m back on the wagon and I really feel these weekly weigh-ins with the group and my sister will help keep me motivated. I will also still keep my Friday weigh-in here. 
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User: Divya365
Weigh-In Day: Wednesday
PW: 167.8
CW: 167.6
Only 0.2 lbs this week
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@Cornanda Yay, you can work out before work, that's wonderful! I hope the learning gets easier for you.
@TeresaW1020 I'm so glad Joe is feeling better, whew! I can't iamgine having to get used to dementia for Joe, that's pretty frighting but I agree turning to each other and God is the way to go. So glad you made it to the movies and the TOP meeting. I think one thing that stands out from your post is you, your sister, and your husband are a great support system for one another, I'm glad you have such amazing relationships in your life.
@Divya365 It's in the right direction, I know it's not as much as you'd like but you're getting closer, hopefully next week will be better.
Hi everyone, looks like half the gang is hopefully doing some fun summer stuff! I was trying not to move much but having to move all the food out of the fridge and back in made that impossible, my freezer was packed and I have a ton of salad dressing. I figured out the medication (anti-depressant) I take for sleep also helps pain which is why cutting in half is causing an increase in pain right now. Freaking medications drive me crazy, I can't talk to the nurse for two more weeks so I'll go back on then have the pain clinic up the drug I take for pain and get off of one for sleep and onto a regular sleeping pill that doesn't make me a zombie hopefully. I have a couple hot dates weekend after next and can't be in this much pain or I'd have to cancel. I haven't been on a real date for two-and-a-half decades and of course once I did the math I started panicking but if I back out now it will be worse next time and he's a nice guy so I won't flake. Doing good with the dance a day and rainbow eating, have to pick out another recipe though. Have a great Thursday gang!2 -
@TeresaW1020 - You and Joe and your sister DO make a great team. You will get through this together. That's really cool about TOPS and I hope it goes well for you.
@Divya365 - it sucks when you have a week like that, but you got this!
@Katmary71 - Those med switches are tough on you, but you always power through. I know you'll get this one figured out. How do you like the new fridge? Hot dates?! Oooh, you have to be better for that!
No big shakes here. Just posted because it's so quiet around here.
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Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 139.0
CW: 138.6
It’s very hot, work is super busy, husband invited (many) people over for a barbecue in the weekend, and here I am dreaming of laying in a pillow fort and reading by some water in the mountains 😁.
I’ll walk the dog and it’ll be alright again- he has this funny walk, like has springs and high heels in the same time and a thing for knees, so after watching him for 5 minutes and having my knees kissed 3 times, I’m in a good mood again.
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@Katmary71 I've not read any Colleen Hoover but I've come to the conclusion I am not really into mysteries and thrillers. Give me a horror novel and I'm happy but the others, not so much lol. Maybe I'll give those two a try though. I've read both the Silent Patient and The Storykeeper's Secret. Didn't like the Silent Patient but really liked the Storykeeper's Secret. It made me cry, too! How's your back now? Some hot dates? Woo hoo!
@RaquelFit2 Congrats on the loss!
@TeresaW1020 I'm so sorry that Joe is struggling. I hope you didn't end up in the ER again. Hugs to you. I see Joe is feeling better, good to hear! I'll have to see Mrs. Harris, I could use a feel-good movie too. Wow, that's cool that there are still women in the group from when you went before!
@DanielleHeitzenrater They are posted within this thread and also here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10845957/announcements-and-results#latest Thanks, I'm still sick, I've got the dreaded 'Vid. Cricuts are fun! I can do a lot with mine. Wreath making seems like a good way to keep your hands too busy to eat!
@FushiaKat Congrats on the loss! You are soooooo close! I'm sorry your husband isn't being supportive about your rate of loss. That's too bad.
@Cornanda Oh yay about your job and exercise! I'm sorry you are having a hard time learning online. It's not easy to do, I did my masters fully online with group projects and all and it was TOUGH.
@Divya365 At least the scale is going in the right direction and you didn't have a gain.
@GabiV125 Congrats on the loss! Your dream sounds relaxing. I'm sorry you have people coming over to ruin it lol.
Hi all. I've been in COVIDland, I tested positive for it on Weds and have been without energy all week. Not feeling too horrible, I'll survive it. Not tracking. Not exercising, just focusing on getting better. Hugs to you!
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"4 -
@trooworld thank you for the tag to see the results!! Oh no you are sick I hope you get better soon it is rough being sick and not be able to do anything.. Everyone has been getting the vid it is horrible I think it is spreading more now than in the beginning it is scary I really don't want it either nor my kids ugh..
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@Katmary71 I've not read any Colleen Hoover but I've come to the conclusion I am not really into mysteries and thrillers. Give me a horror novel and I'm happy but the others, not so much lol. Maybe I'll give those two a try though. I've read both the Silent Patient and The Storykeeper's Secret. Didn't like the Silent Patient but really liked the Storykeeper's Secret. It made me cry, too! How's your back now? Some hot dates? Woo hoo!
@RaquelFit2 Congrats on the loss!
@TeresaW1020 I'm so sorry that Joe is struggling. I hope you didn't end up in the ER again. Hugs to you. I see Joe is feeling better, good to hear! I'll have to see Mrs. Harris, I could use a feel-good movie too. Wow, that's cool that there are still women in the group from when you went before!
@DanielleHeitzenrater They are posted within this thread and also here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10845957/announcements-and-results#latest Thanks, I'm still sick, I've got the dreaded 'Vid. Cricuts are fun! I can do a lot with mine. Wreath making seems like a good way to keep your hands too busy to eat!
@FushiaKat Congrats on the loss! You are soooooo close! I'm sorry your husband isn't being supportive about your rate of loss. That's too bad.
@Cornanda Oh yay about your job and exercise! I'm sorry you are having a hard time learning online. It's not easy to do, I did my masters fully online with group projects and all and it was TOUGH.
@Divya365 At least the scale is going in the right direction and you didn't have a gain.
@GabiV125 Congrats on the loss! Your dream sounds relaxing. I'm sorry you have people coming over to ruin it lol.
Hi all. I've been in COVIDland, I tested positive for it on Weds and have been without energy all week. Not feeling too horrible, I'll survive it. Not tracking. Not exercising, just focusing on getting better. Hugs to you!
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"
Thanks @trooworld !❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Hi! I have been on holiday for the past couple of weeks and, I have to confess, it has been a struggle to stick to regular weigh-in days (or counting calories, for that matter). So, to not to overly stress about it, I have decided to take a break from the challenge until the end of the month. Is it OK to re-join the Slimpossibles team in August..?2
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davidji82
weigh in day Friday
PW: 229.2
CW: 231.41 -
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Cornanda
PW:168.4
CW: 167.3
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@GabiV125 - The thought of how your dog walks and knee kisses made me smile. Your dream sounds very relaxing. Enjoy the BBQ
@trooworld - It's sort of a relief once you've got the Covid out of the way. Glad you're not feeling too bad. Get better soon!
This week, I've been working on a crochet project that I started in 2009!
Happy Friday Slims!
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Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 197.7
CW: 197.0
Month +/-: 2.8
Total Loss: 67.4
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davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 247
CW: 2472 -
@DanielleHeitzenrater You are welcome! Yeah, I hate being sick. Luckily this is more like a cold or an allergy attack, not too bad. I think you are right about it spreading more. My husband's office, the entire 25-person office got it except for 2 people! Thanks.
@tupsundus It's tough coming back from holiday. We can definitely move you to the cheering section until August. @broncobuddee , is this something you can help with?
@Cornanda Congrats on the loss! Thank you, I can't wait to put it behind me lol. Wow, that must feel great to be working on something you started in 2009. Show us when you are done!
@TeresaW1020 Congrats on the loss!
Hi all. Still in COVIDland. Feeling better every day. Still not tracking or exercising yet.
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"0 -
Hi! I have been on holiday for the past couple of weeks and, I have to confess, it has been a struggle to stick to regular weigh-in days (or counting calories, for that matter). So, to not to overly stress about it, I have decided to take a break from the challenge until the end of the month. Is it OK to re-join the Slimpossibles team in August..?
@tupsundus All set! If you want to key your weigh-in date of Tuesdays, we'll be looking for a starting weight the week before August (July 26). I'll be in touch - or post in this thread. Thanks!1 -
@Cornanda Thank you! I love the new fridge! May post it at the end, it's shiny black like my other appliances, those all need upgrading too but one thing at a time.
@GabiV125 LOL those pillow forts were the best! Your dog sounds like Tigger! I totally get the reading and being alone after being in crowds, I need alone time after being around a lot of people too. Glad you're recharged and doing better.
@trooworld That's interesting about not really being into mysteries and thrillers, I like suspense but mysteries I prefer cozy ones. I wouldn't consider those two quite in that category (The Colleen Hoover) but more general fiction. The Silent Patient is my book of the year so far, last year's was The Red Tent. I'm coming out of the flare, still worse than normal but getting better, thanks! Oh no, sorry to hear you have COVID for sure, rest up and feel better soon!
Hi gang! I spent most the day taking care of all my charity stuff after my workout, crazy how many businesses don't have emails for their stores, I ended up sending off a bunch of postal letters too but that and the meeting minutes are done, I help pick up donations next week but glad that's out of the way. When I was trying unsuccessfully to get into a specialist when I relapsed one of the women in the Northern CA CRPS group told me her marijuana tea may help me so I tried it and she was right (every medical marijuana strain I tried made me worse which was insane because I was already so bad). The woman who runs the group is like a mother to the one who sells it and they wanted to include me in an in person meeting so instead of being an hour away they made it by my house for when I get my monthly order tomorrow so that should be fun, I'm touched they did that and it's only about a mile away so I can finally get to one. My first Zoom meeting with them was at the start of COVID and every single one of us booted ourselves from the room so it's like a room of spacey clowns dealing with pain, should be an interesting in-person meeting. They made it for late morning which is tough with my food bank farm time, I'll have to come home early and shower and run out the door again. Not much else is new, did work and saved a bunch of seeds from the garden. Have a great Saturday everyone!1 -
Username: micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 129.0
CW (Current Weight): 129.0
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Username: Trooworld
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 229.0
CW: 227.62 -
@Katmary71 You know, I did enjoy a cozy mystery I read recently. I think I would enjoy those around Halloween time with Halloween-themes. I'm glad you are coming out of the flare. Thanks, I am getting slowly better! I'm glad the tea helped you. Have a great Saturday!
@micaroo4 Maintenance is agreeing with you, great weigh-in!
Hello all. I'm glad for the loss this week. I wasn't sure how it was going to go, no tracking and all. Not much going on here, just have to order some grocery delivery soon. Have a great weekend!
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"0 -
Weigh In Day:Saturday
Starting Weight: 258.5
PW : 253 lbs
CW 255 lbs
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weigh in day Friday
Pw 244.2
cw 243
I know I am a day late it was a busy day yesterday.. took the kids swimming and I ended up swimming with them plus dinner and then I started a job so that was fun also just doing some cleaning but it is still rough trying to get in the routine of things..3 -
Hey guys. Just to let you know I will no longer be taking part in this challenge. Good luck on your journeys!2
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