Shape Shifters Team Chat - AUGUST 2023
jugar
Posts: 10,262 Member
Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows:
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossible - @broncobuddee and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @JaysFan82
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods & @cleaneater80
Shape Shifters - @Sbus12 and @Cyncia85
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The August challenge runs for 5 weeks, from July 30 - September 2. F2F months always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, so adjust your calendars!
Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard.
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you want a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or are moved to the Support Team for as long as you need to. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can always come back even if you get dropped.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone. You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team.
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month begin!!
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FAQ for New Shape Shifters Members
How do I post my weigh in?
Userid
(Day of Week) Weigh-in
PW: 204 lbs (previous weight)
CW: 202 lbs (current weight)
LTD: 12 lbs (optional loss to date)
Where is the Weigh in stats spreadsheet?
Start at the Fat2Fit Main Page and under the header information, you’ll see a section at the bottom that says “TO ACCESS THE SPREADSHEETS FOR JANUARY CLICK HERE” followed by the link in blue. Once you click on that link, it will take you to the Summary page. Find Shape Shifters on the tabs at the bottom and click on that and that brings you to the stats page. Also on this page (scrolling down), you’ll find the Step Challenge chart as well. This is where we record your daily steps if you sign up to be part of the monthly step challenge. More info on how to sign up is below! Join us!
How often should I post in the chatroom?
Whenever you have a question, suggestion, story, news announcement or just want to brighten someone's day!! There's never too much...and please share recipes, tips, laughs, challenges, cartoons, pictures of your pets, pictures from walks you've taken, etc...we love it all!!
What if I have to be out of town during my weigh in?
Send a message to one of the Captains (JessicaKrall8 or Pupowl) in the chatroom or in a private message on MFP's mail and let her know your circumstance...if it's just for a week or two, you can be excused from the weigh-in. If you must leave for longer than a month, you may be moved to our support team until you return. When you're ready to come back, send another message and the MODS will move you back to active status.
What happens if I miss a weigh in?
If you're late, you'll be marked as LWI (late weigh in). If you fail to report in at all, you'll be labeled as NWI (no weigh in). After two NWIs, you're put on the drop list if no explanation has been provided. It's always best to let your Captain know what's going on and she'll make sure you're covered.
How do I sign up for the Step Challenge?
Send the Captains a message that you'd like to join, provide your daily step goal and tell her your favorite place to walk. It's that simple! Please be aware though, you're making a commitment to post your steps every 2-3 days, which helps the Captains keep the stats caught up. If you're not willing to do this, please do not sign up. (THANKS!!)
Do I have to re-register each month to remain part of Team Shape Shifters?
No, your membership will carry over month to month. The only place where this is NOT true is for the Step Challenge. You have to sign up each month to participate in it and this gives you the opportunity to adjust your daily step goal.
If I've missed anything or questions arise, just post them! We'll find the information you need as much as possible! Hope this helps!
Welcome!
Jessica
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Walela617
August Starting Weight: 153.4 on 7/29
I had a little "binge" last night so I'm not sure how much of this weigh-in is bloating (sodium, 4 beers, late night, large, steak tip sub with avocado, onions and mushrooms!), but since the Week 1 weigh-ins start tomorrow, I will weigh myself again tomorrow morning (7/30) since my weigh-in day is Sunday anyway. Then I'll have my Week 2 weigh-in on August 6, at which time my weight should be more stabilized, depending on how I do with food and activity, of course!
Have a great weekend everyone!💞3 -
Here’s the link for the August Habit Tracker. Use this to set your own mini-goals and watch them throughout the whole month.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10895990/habit-tracker-august-2023#latest0 -
The August Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Jul 30th. Join us this week as we go "Back In The Day"! It's going to be a fun, memorable and active week! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10896052/august-week-1-group-challenge-back-in-the-day-challenge#latest
Hope to see you in the chat room!
Jessica1 -
Hello Shape Shifters! I hope you are all doing well.
I became a co-captain of the team a while ago in order to try to help out Jessica a bit. I joined this team in August 2021 and I have found it a very valuable tool on my weight loss journey.
There are a lot of things being offered here; there is the step challenge, the habit tracker, the weekly challenges, your personal weigh in and of course the Shape Shifter group chat itself. The more you engage with the group, the more you will get out of it!
Don't hesistate to reach out when you are having a hard time, chances are you aren't the only one and everyone here is kind and supportive. I often see people feel bad about posting a gain, please don't! We are all aware that weight loss isn't linear. Sometimes the scale just does what it wants, even when you do everything right. So post it, shrug it off and keep going. As long as you put in the work, the results will come, promise.
I wish everyone a great August with lots of victories, big and small!
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Good morning Shape Shifters. I have some more finished puzzles to share. I also bought a few new ones with the giftcard I got from my uncle. Still going through my to do pile faster than I expected! Happy Sunday everyone
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Walela617
(SUNDAY) Weigh-in (7/30)
PW: 153.4 lbs (previous weight)
CW: 149.0 lbs (current weight) - WK 1
LTD 4.4 lbs (optional loss to date in AUG)
Steps
7/29: 3,270
Beautiful weather here in Boston! The heat wave had broken! Sunny and 63 degrees here. Hope you're having wonderful weather too!
Have a great Sunday!💕 Carole3 -
Steps
7/27 10,462
7/28 1,038
7/29 11,941
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@izzyred9400 thanks for sharing the strength building workout. I’m looking forward to incorporating those exercises.
@Walela617 congrats on your weight loss!!
The heat wave has broken in Chicago as well!! It was so nice to go for a long walk yesterday and be able to breathe! That wall of humidity has been horrible. We’re heading to the dunes today and I know I’ll get some good steps in but I probably won’t have my phone on me and that’s how I count steps. I know I’ll feel the steps tomorrow though!
Don’t forget to keep those NSVs (non-scale victories) in mind this weekend and post them!3 -
Daily step goal: 10,000
Fri 7/28: 11,614
Sat 7/29: 12,222
@jessicakrall8, I'd like to continue the step challenge into August, still at 10,000 steps/day. Thanks.4 -
Hi! I’m Sam, I joined this group in May. I’ve lost 14# so far. The past couple weeks I’ve struggled a bit with social events and excuses. My goal this week is to stop excuses and get disciplined. It felt so good to lose that weight and I want that feeling back. Plus I love the way it feels to have some of my old clothes for again 👏👏
The past 3 yrs I gained about 40-45 pounds after I switched from a a busy job to a desk job. With all the hours I spend behind a desk or watching my kids sporting events, my activity went to almost non-existent. Since May, I have really boasted my steps. I was getting 2000 daily before and now usually get 10,000 at least 5 days a week. It’s a journey I’m continuing on. I love a group environment to share struggles and success. I like the accountability. Here’s to another great month!5 -
@jessicakrall8 I’ll continue step challenge too. 10,000 goal per day4
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looneycatblue
Wk 1 - Sun, Jul 30th
PW: 172.2
CW: 172.2
Gain/Loss: -0- no change, thankfully!
HW: 182.2
SW: 178.8 (started with beg May 2023)
Month 1, May 2023 - End wt = 176.0: loss 2.8
Month 2, Jun 2023 - End wt = 175.0: loss 1.0
Month 3, Jul 2023 - End Wt = 172.2: loss 2.8
Month 4, Aug 2023 - Gain/Loss MTD = -0-
Total since May 1, 2023 = Loss 6.66 -
Cyncia1028
Sunday Weigh-In
PW: 213.6
CW: 212.65 -
Hi All! I'm Cindy
Few things about me... I live in the Chicagoland area with my pup Hazel. I'm an Aunt.
I work full time and I am enrolled in school full time - finishing my BA. This means I sit way too much! I am an aspiring entrepreneur.
I volunteered to be a motivator for the group. I'm looking forward to interacting with all of you more!6 -
@Sbus12 Thank you for your kind support for my weight loss.I hope you & any other members enjoy the workout.If you click on each separate exercise & press open it takes you to a utube video on how to do it correctly.
Way to go @walela23
@jessicakrall8 my steps till end of July
7/25 16,569
7/26 10,355
7/27 15,750
7/28 8,468
7/29 14,750
I would like to join the Step Challenge for August at 15,000.
My favourite place to walk during summer is along the canal & in my local park.4 -
Hi @jessicakrall8 I would like to sign up for step challenge- 7,000 steps is the goal
I've obtained a part-time job @ Home Goods3 -
@jessicakrall8 I would like to get back into the step challenge this month. I'm going to set a goal for 10,000 steps a day.
Thanks!
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If anyone wants to friend me please do so - I don't know how to request 😕1
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Hi! Happy Sunday! My step goal is to average 9,000 steps per day on weekdays because I walk to and from my job most weekdays (2 miles each way). On weekends I'll probably do a Zumba workout video.
Best wishes for the week ahead! 💗4 -
steps for Thursday 27th 3766
Friday 28th 4944
Saturday 29th 33503 -
weigh in: Sunday
PW: no scales (died battery)
CW: 202
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alleykat69 wrote: »weigh in: Sunday
pw: 199.8
cw: no batteries
steps
Sunday 16th 2713
Monday 17th 12677
Tuesday 17th 10885
Wednesday 18th 3388
@alleykat69 There have been several postings trying to get updates from you for certain dates...you don't seem to answer what is being requested...look at this one...so I'm sending you what the chart shows and asking if you could please post the slots that are currently holding zeros. You might also want to check wk 2, 3 and 4 altogether, because it's been quite confusing this month. Here's what I show:
Please let me know so we can get this 3 wk period corrected. Thanks!
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Bumbinella
Sunday weigh ins (little late, sorry)
PW: 170.2 lbs
CW: 171 lbs4 -
Hello all. I'm Roz. I've been in this group (different team) before but lost motivation and didn't log in much anymore but im back! I have a lot of weight to drop. I am starting by making sure I track everything and drink 2L+ of water daily. I have been struggling with motivation. I am also going back to intermittent fasting as I need to stop eating in the evening/night. Thanks for having me5
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Welcome back, @roz0810! We ‘met’ on another MFP thread. It’s so nice to be back in touch!
It’s a new day so we are all beginning again, just smarter today!! 😀3
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