Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - JUNE 2023
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Hi all....My mother has cancer. I am so heartbroken. I just lost my dad in January to cancer! Things are so rough right now and I want to quit trying with my weight loss. At the same time, I know it is important to my own health. I am going to continue to keep myself accountable here, if only to not let myself spiral. I ask for prayers for my family if you are one to pray.
Username:@leonadixon
PW 5/25/2023: 225.0
Check In: Thursdays
6/1/2023: 225.0
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((((((( Leona )))))))) ...so sorry 😞.
Cherish whatever time you have, and take care of yourself. That's a lot to bear in one year. I lost my Mom in Nov - I let myself gain back in just over 3 mos, what it took me 18 mos to lose. Wish I hadn't done that.5 -
@mkksemail i don’t blame you for being concerned! I hope you head back from the ENT very quickly and they can get that taken care of.
@leonadixon I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, and for your recent loss of your father. I hope for some peace, health and the best possible care for your mom and your whole family.4 -
With all these introductions and reintroductions I thought I would join in on it as well.
I drink coffee.
Hi my name is 19Shmoo69 it's pronounced
Dar-ren.
I drink coffee.
@Katmary71 suggested that I had been in the group before her. While I may have joined before her I did not stay in it as she did. I left then joined another group. I was really negative in that group. I left that group. Now I'm back in this group but I've only been back for just a little bit.
I drink coffee.
January I started carnivore. I've learned quite a bit about myself. Sugar causes severe pain so I no longer eat any desserts. Carbs, even from vegetables, cause inflammation and joint pain. I used to give into carbs during pot blessed meals but it takes two days to recover.
I drink coffee.
The uniqueness is I have a marathon in October and the proper training is to carb load the day before to secure enough energy for the run. I invited my church come carb load with me. Unfortunately I will probably only eat meat while they eat spaghetti.
I drink coffee.
I think the last thing I will share is that I drink coffee.
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I think I've turned a corner now. I joined Water Aerobics and have begun to journal my food and exercise again in Myfitnesspal. I feel encouraged. I started this program through my insurance called Mindful Eating and it's good information and it is causing me to think about my relationship with food. One thing's for sure. I need to stop stuffing my food and begin to chew more. That's one simple revelation I am realizing. Small but powerful realization.
Lord help me to continue to be encouraged. Longevity will be my friend. Lord help me!!
No Zero Day - I sliced half of a cucumber tonight and ate that as a snack. The norm would have been chips or ice cream. Small victory!!!!
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@19shmoo69
Hey Dar-ren
I enjoyed your intro post but it was a little triggering lol. Lifelong coffee addict here. Like a pot or two a day from 17-37. I gave myself an ulcer years ago and powered through. Then suddenly one day in May 2020 (I remember it well, as it was such a somber and momentous occasion) I made my pot like every morning. I took my first sip and became violently ill. Ever since that day I’ve tried countless times, and 🤮 every single time. It’s so cruel. Why? Why?
So now I switched to tea, about 75 flavours, but I dream about coffee every single day.
Anyway, there’s my not particularly interesting or amusing coffee story lol I’m short, I’m jealous of you and your coffee enjoyment. 
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Well the smoke has arrived here in Connecticut. This will be day two of inside walking (and no walk for Monty). Something about walking outside that makes the time go by so quickly. Made this yummy meal last night and had to share; added grilled chicken for protein and used pasta I had in the cupboard instead of the whole wheat.
https://www.skinnytaste.com/20-minute-veggie-lo-mein-bowl/
@mkksemail The July 4th challenge was posted in the last week of the May thread; page 21. Don't think it would be too late to make some kind of commitment. Good luck at the ENT, I would be concerned too.
Hey Slimpossibles! Join me for a fun 4th of July challenge! Choose just one thing to work on until July 4th to make it a habit. Do the thing and report in as often as you'd like how you are doing!
For my "thing", I am going to choose tracking just one meal a day.
Good luck!
@19shmoo69
@trooworld Congrats! Can you share a picture? Would love to see!
@leonadixon So sorry to hear about your Mom. I understand fully; my sister (and best friend) was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer; such heart ache. You are definitely in my prayers. Cherish every minute.
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@AmbersWay Wow, awesome! You are rockin it. Thank you! Your son sounds like he works really hard, that's too bad that was a rough exam. I'm glad you are feeling better. Great no zeros!
@19shmoo69 Let's celebrate with a cuppa coffee!
I didn't know you are doing a marathon in October!!! You drink coffee??? Surprising. LOL
@Bemybestby60 No worries, we are here for you if you want to post anything. Yay for no gain!!! Cute pic.
@tfelts147 You CAN get there, you have proven to yourself you can.
@mkksemail I'm glad everything went well at the dermatologist. I hope you can get in about the polyp very soon. Hugs. The 4th of July challenge is to pick one thing, anything, big or small, to work on until July 4th. Just report in as often as you'd like to us how you are doing with your one thing!
@leonadixon I'm so very sorry about your mother. And your father. Hugs.
@askewcr That's fantastic! What a great insight you've had. Nice snack, too. Way to go!
Hi all. I've been eating a lot of salads lately and my digestive track likes it. I have a lot of housework to do today so I'll be getting activity in all day. Have a great Thursday!
4th of July challenge: tracked 100% of what I ate
My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."5 -
@megnolia82 I'm sorry about your ulcer. Have you tried teachino? That's prolly not spelled correctly. It's a tea like coffee flavored drink. My wife likes it.
@ddainiak that's gif was funny. Thank you for that. My first thought was he's an amateur. Just drink out of the clear cup. Lol
@trooworld I do drink a lil bit of coffee. I try not advertise it. How'd I do?4 -
Username : tfelts147
Checkin: Thursday
PW: 222
CW: 221.6
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Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 122.2
CW: 122.0
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Water aerobics today was fun. It is getting better and better for me. I had to get in the bed and take a nap the first two days. Today was the third day and I can truly say I feel so much better. I don't feel like I need that nap. Yay!!
I hope every one's day is great! Happy Thursday!
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TY Troo, TY dd 🩷👍🙏
dd, that lo Mein fish looks delicious, and the recipe sounds so easy! I saved it to my Recipe Box 😋. TY!
aske, wooohoooo! Loving the positivity! WTG, and yea ... Let's Go Get It! 👏😁
Happy (cruddy weather but good air quality!) Thursday, all! 🙋♀️1 -
I've been a bit anxious lately (which is a horrible feeling) but it does help me lose weight because when I'm anxious I don't feel like eating. I got on the scale today and the lower weight did make me feel good. I've been reading the posts and I see a lot of positive activity and wonderful energy from the members on this team. It's so refreshing to read such uplifting information!6
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@mkksemail Thank you! Glad they were able to zap those spots and everything else looks good. I'm glad you're considered urgent with the polyp, I'm hoping it's benign and would be nervous too. The 4th challenge is choosing one thing to work on between now and the 4th, pick something and do it with us! I'm so sorry to hear about you losing your Mom not long ago.
@DrewsAnna Logging is a great idea, I think if you're able to see it you know something has to be done soon instead of keeping our heads in the clouds. Sounds like you're doing all the right stuff, keep it up!
@megnolia82 Funny what you said sounds like something that really resonated with me in the forums early on here for me, it was a meme along the lines of "the time is going to pass anyway whether you do something or not so why not make some effort to achieve something you'll be proud of?"
@trooworld Congratulations on your painting, that's wonderful! I'm very impressed you stopped at the grocery store instead of eating fair food, way to go! I'm glad the salads are going over well with your digestion, I know some people have the opposite issue so that's a relief!
@AmbersWay I didn't know that about many Americans moving to Turkey, that's fascinating! Being part Armenian I'm scared to go there but it looks incredible. Your poor pup, hope she's doing better fast! Crazy how bad that can hit with being dizzy and confused from it. Oh no, I hope your son's class is based on a curve if everyone was unhappy. Good luck getting the house situated!
@19shmoo69 Happy National Coffee to you too! I thought yesterday was chocolate ice cream day, perhaps it can be mocha ice cream day? I didn't know you were doing a marathon in a few months, that's wonderful! Let me guess, you'll be drinking lots of COFFEE that day too?
@Bemybestby60 Absolutely adore that meme! Please participate in the group how you feel comfortable, aside of the weigh ins there's really no rules, we want everyone with different personalities and ways of interacting to feel at home here. I have to think I'm only talking to one or two people or I wouldn't be so talkative, I'm more of a wallflower talking one-on-one and my personality loved hanging out with the smokers outside and having a break but no longer smoke.
@tfelts147 You're at that fun place where you're stepping it up with workouts and will probably start seeing improvement pretty fast, can't wait for that to happen for you! You're great with the fasts!
@leonadixon Prayers for your mom, that is a lot in one year, I'm so sorry. Prayers for your family, I hope you're able to stick around and work on your own health but try not to be too hard on yourself right now. Gentle hugs to you.
@askewcr Sounds like you're doing wonderful, I'm so happy for you! Great job on the cuke! How exciting your endurance is increasing fast, you're responding great to the movement.
@ddainiak Oh no sorry to hear the smoke arrived. Yum that looks awesome, I love skinnytaste recipes and will have to try that one!
@Brigit02 I'm glad to hear the good weigh-in but am sorry you're feeling anxious and hope it subsides though I'm sure not being hungry is a a silver lining of it. We have great energy on this team right now, I love it too!
Hi everyone! Had a fun night with my two friends last night but had a tough time sleeping. I went and helped at the food bank farm greenhouse for a bit then came home and got stuff done and spent time in the yard here. I have a phone appointment early tomorrow I'm stressed about then a friend and I are going to do some shopping. She's making the list of places longer and longer so if it keeps up I may not go, I can't walk much and don't want to go to 10 places. Have a great Friday!
-mostly good on body mechanics today, the yard and squatting versus bending was tough!5 -
davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 240
CW: 2405 -
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Cornanda
PW: 173.7
CW: 173.5
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Just a quick drop in to say that I am keeping up with posts and am celebrating with those who have good things going on and sending hugs to those that are struggling or have received very bad news recently. You are on my mind daily.
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@Katmary71 everyday is national coffee day to me. Lol
Actually on the day of the run I'll be drinking hydration mixes but the day before.....2 -
Username: Trooworld
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 226.8
CW: 228.4
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@19shmoo69 I think you did just fine. On a more serious note, how is your wife doing? How are YOU doing?
@tfelts147 Congrats on the loss!
@askewcr That's a great NSV (non-scale victory). Congrats! Happy Friday!
@Brigit02 Anxiety is awful, I also suffer from it. That's great that the scale went down. I hope your anxiety lets up soon.
@Katmary71 Thank you! Well, the fair technically wasn't open yet lol, so we HAD to stop at the store! But even if I had the choice, I probably would have stopped at the store because I'm not all that enamored with fair food. Yeah if I don't eat salads for a while and then try to eat them, I have problems let's just say lol. I'm glad you had fun with your friends. Were you in pain? Was that why you couldn't sleep?
@Cornanda Thank you for thinking of us and congrats on the scale going in the right direction.
Speaking of the scale going in the right direction, it's not for me.
I know where I went wrong this week because, thanks to the 4th of July challenge, I've tracked everything I have eaten. I'm very tired today and will try not to get into any trouble because I'm tired.
4th of July challenge: tracked 100% of what I ate
My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."4 -
4th of July Challenge Check-in!
How are you doing with your goal for the challenge? Are you learning anything about yourself or your journey? Tell us how you are!!!2 -
Hi all
Username davidji82
weigh in day Friday
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@19shmoo69 ooh thanks for the suggestion! I’ll have to check it out. I’m always looking for my caffeine fix
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megnolia82 wrote: »@19shmoo69 ooh thanks for the suggestion! I’ll have to check it out. I’m always looking for my caffeine fix
I asked my wife for the spelling. It's teeccino. The actual coffee flavor is French roast.2 -
🙋♀️ Slims!
Tired today, me too, troo. At 8,500 steps 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ ... 1,500 more to goal. I'll get it 👊.
Cheers!
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@trooworld Well you could’ve bought ice cream at the store as well, good decisions! I couldn’t sleep from pain and doing the “if I fall asleep now I’ll get three hours before my alarm goes off”. Glad to hear all your tracking is helping you see where the issue is, you got this! Hope you get some good sleep tonight.
@mkksemail Doing great with the steps, you can hit 10.000 no problem!
Hi gang! I don’t feel good and have the option to go to a classic rock concert in a park-like place but my friend just let me know the disabled parking is taken so I’m going to stay here, I’ve been worse than normal and have the farm and a doctor’s appointment to fill my medications tomorrow before 11 so I should just rest. I’d only get through it with a drink or two and have done good the last couple days staying under. My phone appointment and workout went fine then I went to the store. My friend was just getting in the shower to go shopping at 1:45 so I told her I wasn’t going, it was just to keep her company going to a few places and I wasn’t up for it at that point which is why I go early. Have a great Saturday team!
- Back’s real tight so bending with knees has been hard but I’m doing it!
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Username: micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 125.6
CW (Current Weight): 125.2
My July 4th challenge is to do at least SOME strength training every day. On track so far!
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My 4th of July challenge is to be mindful about eating. I'm not keeping a scorecard, I think I should start. I have been mindful most days. I ask myself if I am hungry before I snack. I try eating carrots for my snack and see if I can avoid more snack. I tell myself to wait 20 more min before eating.
Every morning, I drink coffee.
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tammymccrady6278
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 225
CW 221
So happy with my loss. Makes everything I’m doing worth it.10
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