Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - AUGUST 2023
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Good morning!
Exciting things are happening for Rich thanks to 23+me. He connected with 3rd cousin Angel, who brought her friend Cynthia with her to the meeting - totally pure happenstance, Cindy turned out to be Rich's first cousin. Cynthia's father was the brother of Rich's birth mother. We never did figure out how he's related to Angel, but through Angel, he found Cindy.
Before meeting Cindy, Rich had already discovered Sharon. 23+me listed her as a first cousin, but it turns out she is his aunt. Sharon was given up for adoption when Rich's biological grandmother was in Texas and very pregnant with Sharon. At the time Rich's birth mother was 12, and the whole family was living in the car. We don't know much more than that, as it seems most of the siblings have already died. But aunt Sharon is going to have both her children (2 more first cousins!) come to visit this weekend, so she wants to do a zoom meeting with all of them, plus Rich and Cindy.
Rich is very excited and happy; he's like a different person. Rich's adopted family kind of ignored him after his adopted parents passed away; he was much younger than them (next oldest adopted sibling is 16 years older than Rich). So now he has family. Since Sharon was also adopted, she feels just like Rich, like she has finally found her family. Cindy's mom divorced his dad after only 7 months of marriage, and he died in 1988 - so Rich is the first family on her dad's side of the family and she is also delighted and excited to have found new family members.
We can't find any family members on his father's side. We can identify people on 23+me who must be on his father's side because they are not on his mother's side - but none of them have a name with can connect with the known names in his father's family. So we are pretty sure that his biological mother's husband was not his biological father. So far, none of the people we identified in 23+me from his biological father's side of the family want to give us any information. Must be a lot of skeletons.1 -
@vegan4lyfe2012 - I got you girl- My two left the nest and now they are both back for the time being. I had just grown to like the nest empty! We will get there. Thinking of you
@trooworld - Your superwoman powers now extend to refusing take out and trying hard exercise classes. Impressive!
@Katmary71 - So much going on with you. I hope that you will get some answers soon on all the different facets of your medical issues. Been thinking of you. That's too bad about your ex. I think focusing on your fall garden is just what you need right now. It will feed your soul.
@micaroo4 - that is very interesting! Keep us updated!
Well, my inspiring post about it being time to try a new approach has led to me stalled out and doing pretty much nothing this week. "I have to think about it, research it, blah, blah blah". It's really just me being frozen and having no ideas. It will be another gain. I don't really understand any of this. I did so well with maintenance for over a year and I don't feel I've changed much. I will get there, the question is when and how much will I have gained by that time. Yes, I am frustrated.
Lisa
On a cheerier note- someone decided to have a romp in the sprinkler yesterday:
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@trooworld Wait just a minute. Menopause can cause halt weight loss and possible weight gain? That's must be my problem. I'm in menopause. I don't know why I didn't think of that. So what happens now?
My Phrase For Today Is: If it burps pound it on the back.2 -
@micaroo4 That’s so exciting about Rich’s family, wow! That’s interesting about his father’s side, I wonder what the story is there. I’m glad his Mom’s side is going well. It’s pretty amazing to have new family like this and sad they didn’t get to know each other a long time ago but thank goodness they can get to know each other now.
@Cornanda LOL someone had fun in the sprinklers! I hope you get to the bottom of things soon, I know it’s so frustrating and I wish I could think of something to try. I was thinking along the same lines as @trooworld, could it be related to hormones?
@trooworld Did your lunch have cilantro? Shoot not the café! Today’s a new day, have some food on hand so you don’t get as hungry though of course the lack of sleep always makes things harder. I went over by about the same last night after I closed my diary and realized I was stuffing my feelings. Can I just say sandwich calories stink as do chips!
@19shmoo69 They do say men go through menopause too though the hormones aren’t as drastic as with women.
Happy Thursday team. We got a lot of seeds started at the greenhouse today, the manager and I met there so he could dump the potting mix in the bin and put it on the table, that seems to save a lot of the upper back and neck stress. Not much else going on, I have a bunch of seed trays ready to go outside so I’m going to do that and get in the tub. Have a great Friday!
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DrewsAnna
Weigh in Thursday
PW 160
CW 162.2
Hey y'all,
I didn't make it through the 7-day workout plan. Between my hip and my back, it just wasn't happening. I'm really hoping to go for a walk tomorrow, since it's not going to be in the mid 90's again, and I think it's time I cleaned up the spare room so I can get to my treadmill. Right now it's being used for storage.
I have decided to start "golo", I have been on WW for a very long time and it just isn't working for me anymore. On golo you eat 3 balanced meals and take 1 release pill with each meal. It helps to release the insulin resistant fat cells. I went back to skinnytaste.com and printed out a menu and shopping list and I have to finish updating my shopping list.
While I was looking for my "golo" paperwork this morning I found some old, journals/food trackers. In April of 2022 I was 142 lbs. That lit a fire under my butt. I want to get back to 142 and then 130.
That's really all I've got for now.
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username: davidji82
weigh in day: Friday
PW:262.3
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Username - bethanie0825
Day - Friday
PW - 257.6
CW - 2594 -
@trooworld @katmary71- I've been cruising towards menopause for quite some time, so I don't think that's the problem. I'm sure I'm unknowingly doing something wrong. When I've had success in the past, it was because I stopped caring about the scale and just decided that doing good things for my health was enough.
@19shmoo69 - That's very funny! Let me know how you like the hot flashes
Husband and son are away visiting family. Daughter and I having sushi and a movie tonight. Then, I'm going to drag my butt back onto the wagon.
See below=
Lisa
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Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 174.8
CW: 176.5
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davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 240
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Hey everyone,
I had a change of plans. I started looking at the "GOLO" paperwork (I finally found it) to refresh myself with it and decided to do the 7-day reset plan. Today was day 1 and it went very good. There are things to stay away from while doing the reset and I didn't have anything that I shouldn't have, except for 1 cookie. I did have one cookie. The meal plan I printed out for this coming week I am going to do after I'm done with the reset.
I didn't go for a walk today, one thing led to another and it just didn't happen. I'm going to try for tomorrow before the wildfire smoke rolls in and I have to stay in the house.
That's all I have for now. Y'all have a great evening.2 -
Username: micaroo4
Weigh-In Day: Saturday
PW: 126.4
CW: 128.2
Back in my goal range of 127-1333 -
Hey are any of you California people about to get rained on from this tropical storm that got mixed up and went to the wrong coast?1
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Username: askewcr
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 257
CW: 257
Still holding on... hopefully better next week!!
Let's go get it!!
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We finally got my niece a dependable used car. Her car had been torn up and the only option was to get another used one somewhere. I was getting up at 5 a.m. and taking children to school and her to work and then doing the pick ups in the afternoon. I was tired! But Praise God she is riding again and I don't have to do all of that. That made for long days for me.
Prayerfully, I 'm back on the right road now for my weight loss because those were some crazy days.
Have a great weekend everybody! Let's go get it!! 1 -
Username: askewcr
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 257
CW: 256 **Correction!!
Still holding on... Grateful!!!!!
Let's go get it!! 2 -
The August Week 4 Group Challenge is open and ready to start on Sunday, Aug 20th. Hope you'll join me for the "Write Your Own Ticket" Challenge! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10897506/august-week-4-group-challenge-write-your-own-ticket#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
Jessica
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Username: gemwolf110
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 214.6
Todays Weight: 214.22 -
tammymccrady6278
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 207.7
CW 208.4
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@DrewsAnna You got this! It’s worth a shot, you really enjoyed the meal plans so I think that’s a great idea once the reset is done. I’m glad day 1 went well!
@trooworld We’ve been challenge-less since July 4th, maybe it’s time for you and I to lessen processed foods as a challenge!? I’m actually leaning toward going no-gluten soon so I’m eating a lot of bread which makes sense in my backward mind. The aqua class sounds fun, let us know how it goes! Be safe with the storm, that’s frightening what the heck?
@Cornanda Enjoy the mother/daughter time! We may get some rain here but I think it will be harder for Southern CA where Chris is.
@micaroo4 Congratulations!
@askewcr Hopefully you’ll be able to get more rest now and will be back on track, those are early mornings!
Hi friends. A friend from MFP sent me a neck wrap you put in the microwave and heck if I warmed it, wrapped it around my neck in bed to read my book, and conked right out last night! It felt so good I couldn’t stay awake. I woke up early and lifted weights and stretched then went to the farm and sorted garlic for a couple hours (I have less feeling in my hands so breaking up the bulbs into cloves I’m way more clumsy than I wish I was, it’s frustrating) then went to the farmer’s market for some fruit. I stopped by my brother’s for a bit and am headed outside to water then I’m finishing the 10% left of my book and planning to use the wrap again. Have a great Sunday team!
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Digger61
Saturday
PW 229
CW 2294 -
Hey y'all,
Day 2 in the history books. It was harder today though. I wanted to eat everything this evening. Pretzels, cheez its, cookies, chocolate etc., y'all get it. I finally gave in and put some blueberries & raspberries in a bowl and topped it with some sugar free cool whip. It was really good and surprisingly helped with my cravings.
It was a lazy day today and tomorrow is going to be a very smoky day from the wind blowing all the wildfire smoke to us, so I won't be outside at all.2 -
@trooworld - Hilary! Get back here! We know how to deal with you! I hope she just peters right out and doesn't rain on you too much.
@katmary71- the neck wrap sounds awesome. I don't like hearing there is less feeling in your hands. What is your doctor status? Sending you a hug.
DH and DS are home later today! Friday night DD and I watched a movie and Gus was a huge brat because he gets very excited around DD's cat. He tries to tackle the cat. He is small- not much bigger than the cat. The cat taunts him by hiding and then running across the room. We wanted to watch another movie last night, so we did our best all day to tire out the dog- a long walk, two outdoor play sessions- one of them with the hose and sprinklers. Followed me around cleaning all day, so very limited naps. He did better than Friday, but still had energy. I don't know where he keeps finding the energy!
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I am now habitual late with my weigh in but at least this week I am contributing to the team's pounds lost.
Maggybd
Weigh in day: Friday
Pw: 207.8
CW: 204.86 -
Hi everyone, I’m really sorry but I need to take a break from
Tracking this month. I realized I already missed last week. I will be back for September week 1. You guys are awesome and you deserve my full attention and best effort.
Cheers to everyone for a good wrap up to august!4 -
19shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 279
C. W. 2747 -
Weigh In Sunday
PW :159.2
CW :159.2
I’m fine with this. I’ve been sick with a non Covid respiratory virus that has been kicking my tail. Weird how you can have little appetite but still eat almost 1400 calories a day worth of soup and popsicles.2 -
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Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW 216
CW 220.6
Looks like vacation caught up to me 👎3 -
Count me in on the Junk Food Challenge. I have been on vacation, and really need to get right back to my no sugar/low sugar program.
JUNK FOOD DEFINED FOR ME:
Anything with added sugar, anything ultraprocessed, or devoid of fiber.1
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