Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - SEPTEMBER 2023
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@Neon_Ninja – Have you ever watched Attack of the Killer Donuts? It’s pretty funny! It’s free on Freevee, Plex, Tubi, etc…here’s the IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4480398/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_killer%20donu
@Katmary71 – I’m so glad you like my Halloween movie list. I’ll start working on it!
@trooworld – Thank you for the card with your own artwork on it! I knew it as soon as I took it out of the envelope
I’m going to put it in a little frame for my desk at work – I love it!
@19shmoo69 – Yup…that turtle is definitely flying!
I saw my therapist yesterday and he had me retake the depression assessment since I will have been seeing him for a year in October. He said it was close enough. He also said he was curious because he’s seeing something else in my behaviors but didn’t want to sway me as I took it. My depression is better than what I scored a year ago. He then tells me he wants to test me for ADHD and told me why. I did some research when I got home and it’s like a lightbulb came on. The majority of behaviors (all but 2) are 100% me. It makes sense, tho. It’s why my brain goes 100mph with everything I need/want to do, but end up not being able to do ANYthing. There’s so much more, but I don’t want to jump the gun. We’ll see what happens when I take the evaluation in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I’ll keep on keeping on. Thanks for listening!
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I bet the turtle is a teen or mutated somehow.3
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@19shmoo69 the turtle is most definitely flying. It's probably a ninja too.
@neon_ninja Jasper the Goaticorn is epic!
@vegan4lyfe2012 I have adhd, I wasn't diagnosed until around 22. I think a lot of women are diagnosed later as we're better at masking the symptoms or we don't display some of what society recognises as the trademark symptoms. Hopefully the assessment helps you get some answers and validation!2 -
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@trooworld I'm glad the sleep helped and you're feeling better today, go get em!
@Neon_Ninja Oh my gosh that goat is too cute!
@vegan4lyfe2012 That's interesting about your therapist and ADHD, I'm glad you're doing better than a year ago and whether you have ADHD or not I like your therapist trying to figure out ways to help you.
@19shmoo69 Looks like a flying turtle to me!
Hi friends! Been getting stuff done at home, did some stretch/strengthening in the morning then work and charity stuff. Not much else going on, did good with no junk today. Have an awesome Wednesday!1 -
Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 37 of 52
PW: 137.4
CW: 138.1
Congratulations Slims for your position on the Leaderboard for this week. I am enjoying all of the wishful vacation pictures and real-life home pictures too. The pups are too adorable, I noticed not too many cats were posted.
It took me about 2 weeks to build my contest room, most of it was spent standing the room and hoping for inspiration. I titled my room "A little bit of this and a little bit of that." It was funny because my friend would tell me to go and build and each time, I built something different. I blame her for my inspiration.
Another week under the radar, I see some of you are getting much closer to your goal weight. I can't wait for you to join the maintenance club. ♥4 -
Good morning you wild and crazy cats 🙃 I come back after a couple days we’re here discussing mutant flying turtles hahahahaha.
We have a silver lining coming up that I’m pretty excited about. My son is beginning some orthodontic work next week with a palatal expander. There’s a long list of foods he has to avoid so I told him I’ll give up everything he has to give up. Namely candy, pop, hard and crunchy snacks etc.
Then my daughter and husband both said they are going to do the same thing! I’m really excited because it’s a situation that could be a crappy burden for my 8 year old to bear alone, but we’re going to tackle it as a family challenge. My husband and I drink a lot of Diet Coke (especially him) so this will be a great money saver as well as eliminating a lot of caffeine and aspartame we don’t need. Both kids are happy to give up trick or treating (my son chose not to go last year at 7!) but I always buy a lot of the boxed chocolate bars then gorge for weeks. So that’s a No No No!
Also no stockings stuffed with candy for Christmas, and no mountains of Easter chocolate.
My big problem is that a buy this stuff “for the family” but I save a stash to raid for weeks after each holiday. Basically from Halloween to Easter I find an excuse to have candy within arms reach at all times. (And my family is actually not too big on sweets so I end up finishing everything over time.)
I can’t wait to begin. The orthodontic work (this is the start of a year plus with many different interventions on the horizon) is a wonderful excuse to get our butts in gear, save some money and clean up our habits.3 -
@19shmoo69 LOL yes! I guess he does look like he's flying and possibly a muntant ninja turtle! But he still believes in you!
@Neon_Ninja OMG I love Jasper! Soooooo cute! Yes, sleep does make it easier to function for sure. Oh shoot, I did forget to post. I will post below! Thank you and sorry about that lol.
@vegan4lyfe2012 Oh I'm so glad you liked it! Ironic...I took your card to work, too!
I'm glad your therapist pinged on your behaviors and had you take that assessment. It makes a world of difference when you get the correct/thorough diagnosis. I hope you can get some help for that.
@Katmary71 Thank you! Good job with no junk. Have a great day!
@FushiaKat I would LOVE to have a kitty but my pups wouldn't have it. I envy you guys that can have them!
@megnolia82 That's a very good silver lining and very supportive of you.
Hi all. After a couple of weeks of not tracking, I pretracked everything but my snacks today! I feel like I might be coming back from the dead now lol. I am including a pic of the skirt I saw while doing my personal shopping trip but didn't get at that time, I got it the next day.
My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
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NAME: Neon_Ninja
WEIGH-IN DAY: Wednesday
PW: 176.4
CW: 175.2
I was all over the place this week as far as eating. I think I'm getting stressed because my husband is getting stressed for our family visits coming up in late September and October. Mine first then his, lol. Ah, family. Gotta love' em, right? Right?
@trooworld : Love the skirt! Not sure if it's the sequins or the shine, but it just makes me smile.
@megnolia82 : That is super supportive of your family to give up what your boy needs to give up for his dental stuff. Honestly, it sounds like a win-win, to me.
@vegan4lyfe2012 : Thanks for the link! I'll have to hunt down the movie because it sounds like something I'd watch, lol. You had a breakthrough (not sure if the word is right) in therapy! So glad he had you re-take the assessment and then talked about the ADHD test. I could feel your emotions coming thru the page--hope it shows clarity and what you can do about it. Sending ya some good vibes!
@19shmoo69 : Love the vid--it brought back memories. If you think about it, the TMNT's are so weird. I get that radiation turned them mutant, but I'm assuming they didn't talk when they were, um, regular turtles. So how did that occur? The they were so hip (for the time) and ate pizza. Hm, that radiation must have been some good stuff.
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vegan4lyfe2012 wrote: »@broncobuddee I didn't see a response about changing my weigh in to Fridays, so here's Sunday again. Please let me know if it's ok to change. Thanks!
vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday
PW: 203.4
CW: 205.0
@vegan4lyfe2012 Sorry!! It did get changed. I just didn't follow through and let you know. Let me if you want me to use this for week two or wait for a new post from you on Friday.0 -
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@FushiaKat As two of the cat lovers of the group I say we add some kitty pics! I will in the next couple of days.
@megnolia82 That's exciting having the whole family eating healthy together. I think it will be a lot easier for all of you doing it as a family event.
@trooworld Awesome job logging! That's such a fun skirt! Looks like one you have to dance in!
@Neon_Ninja You're getting all the family visits done at once, I hope they go well!
Hi team! Been a bit out of it today, just worn out. I did work out and catch up on some stuff, next up is watering the garden, taking a shower, then planning on the greenhouse in the morning for a bit. Have a great Thursday!1 -
@trooworld love the skirt! It's so fun and happy!
@neon_ninja one of the best things I ever did for my mental health was move to other side of the world from my family. It's funny, our relationship is better than ever now! Good luck with the family visits 🧡
@Katmary71 make sure to take some time for yourself too!
I finally got my fitness area finished up yesterday (because my partner finally agreed to help with hanging the mirror). So in love with the space - which is good because I plan to be spending a lot of time there!3 -
DrewsAnna
Weigh in Wednesday
PW 156.2
CW 155.6
Lol, I almost forgot my check in again.
@Katmary71 the bagels are a "golo" recipe, but they are made with yogurt.
So, I made my bagels and I got sidetracked while making them and added an extra ingredient that wasn't supposed to be in the bagels. I realized what I had done after it was to late to do anything about it. They wound up on the garbage. I was so bummed out... Lol, tomorrow I'll make more after I go to the grocery store. 😅 😂😂
Y'all have a great evening!!
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I'm feeling angry. I went for my check in with my weight loss/ lifestyle management program and was informed that her program is being put on hold for the time being because they need her to focus on OB clients instead. I feel a lot of my success this time around is because I have to check in physically with someone and she helps me know how many Calories, Carbs, Water and Exercise to do. She gave me her email and helped me set up my goals this month and I'll check in with her via email on Oct. 14th. But I'm still pissed. They tell you lose weight, focus on your health, eat better but then take away support to help you do it. AAARRRR!6
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@865jessica : That stinks! I'm glad she gave you her e-mail, though, it was good of her to follow-thru on her clients. Hope it works out for you.
@steffibabiie : Good news about your fitness area!
@Katmary71 : Have fun in the greenhouse!
Does anyone follow "Runs For Cookies"? She's a blogger who has gone through the weight loss journey. She had a good blog yesterday on maintenance and sweets cravings. It made a lot of sense to me--she said the more sweets she eats the more she craves (I was saying "Yes!" at this point. It takes about 4 days for cravings to go away. There's a lot more. Here's the link: https://runsforcookies.com/2023/09/a-lesson-in-weight-maintenance.html
@micaroo4 : Found this too, it's Oatmeal Chai. Haven't tried it yet but it sounds good and can probably be changed according to dietary needs. From Eating Well: https://eatingwell.com/recipe/8065412/chai-spiced-oatmeal/?hid=4038f5dd748cdcd94b05f14d4342012653520fa7&did=10090423-20230914&utm_campaign=healthier-you_newsletter&utm_source=etg&utm_medium=email&utm_content=091423&lctg=4038f5dd748cdcd94b05f14d4342012653520fa73 -
Good morning everybody!!!4
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@steffibabiie Fun I'm glad your fitness area is ready to go!
@DrewsAnna Oh no I'm sorry to hear about the bagels!
@865jessica Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that about your program, shoot! That's frustrating, I'm glad she'll stay in touch but I get your disappointment.
@Neon_Ninja That's my experience too with sweets and simple carbs, I'll check out the link thanks. The oatmeal sounds so good!
Hi friends! Workout done early, went to the greenhouse and the manager forgot to put the seed mix on the table for me so I thinned seedlings for an hour and went to Trader Joe's then came home. I offered to go back tomorrow if he puts it on the table for me. Having a real bad pain day so I'm getting in the tub early. Have a great Thursday night and awesome Friday, this week flew!3 -
@trooworld oh my gosh, that skirt is too cute!
@Neon_Ninja, @Katmary71 thank you now if the list of things to avoid is shorter than expected I think we’ll almost be disappointed since we’ve mentally prepared for a big lifestyle change. I don’t think it will hurt to go overboard but we’ll see what they actually tell us.
@865jessica oh no! What a huge let down
I’m so sorry you’ve lost your support, that’s such a crappy scenario.
@steffibabiie so cool! What equipment do you have in your fitness space?
So I’ve kept really strictly on track this whole week - up until yesterday. Which wasn’t a huge blow out but it did end in quite a lot of sweet and salty popcorn. I deviated - I had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and I found myself hungrier all day than I have been for the past couple weeks. I had two helpings of supper.
Up to yesterday I’ve been eating a couple tomatoes for breakfast, which I know is not super nutritionally sound but I tolerated it so well with my medication.
I don’t really understand why a more filling breakfast sets me up to eat more throughout the day but it’s always the case. If I skip breakfast I’m rarely hungry for the next few hours. If I eat something, especially something big like a bagel, I’m starving by 10am.
Anyway, I’m determined not to let one day of old habits set me back on a bad pathway.
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Quick question for Americans here:
I’m planning to pop into Michigan to look for an anti-nauseant that’s unavailable in Canada. It’s a couple hours drive so I’m hoping someone might know if it’s still generally available in the US: Bonine aka Meclizine.
I’m the past I’ve found it in Target or Walmart pharmacies. Just curious if anyone knows off the top of their head if it’s still available
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@megnolia82 I can't speak for Michigan but I looked at Walmart app for my area and it's available over the counter. Hope that helps0
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@865jessica - that is awful. Weight is such a huge health issue, yet resources to deal with it are few and far between.
@19shmoo69 - Good Morning! Just finished my coffee (1st cup)
@Katmary71 - I'm sorry you keep having bad pain days. Sending you a Hug.
@megnolia82 - I have to be careful with carbs because they do things to my blood sugar and make me hungry. I don't test my blood sugar, but I know when it drops because I get symptoms. Maybe that's what's happening when you have a more filling breakfast? I throw some protein powder in my oatmeal and it helps. I think that meclizine is available- hubs uses it for vertigo, but haven't bought any for awhile. Could you go on line to one of the stores and see if they have it in stock before you drive all that way?
I am not doing well and I'm disgusted with myself- see weigh in below. How many wake up calls does a person need before she gets her act together? How long have I been trying to get my act together. MONTHS! I wanted my weight back under 170 and now I'm closing in on 180. I've gone from almost 25 pounds lost to about 12. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!
Lisa
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Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 175.9
CW: 178.5
Weight held steady all week until an upwoosh after celebrating DD's bday last night. Still not happy about this.4 -
@megnolia82
I get that way if I have a lot of simple carbs at breakfast. I try and keep it either high fibre, or low carb. But I also eat a really late breakfast to stick with my fasting window, so there isn't too much time for me to get super hungry between breakfast and lunch.
I don't really have much in my workout space, just a yoga mat and a convertible bench/seat/step (I posted a photo a few days ago, but here's a link showing what it can do: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ctnv-p8sJiZ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ) That's the ad that sold me on it, but i found the same thing on ebay for about half their price. Because it's in my office, I wanted to easily tuck everything away. I also have a few dumbbells and resistance bands that get tucked away in the cupboards.
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Username: Trooworld
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 228.2
CW: 229.0
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@Neon_Ninja Congrats on the loss! Family is usually stressful, good luck with those visits! Thanks, that skirt makes me smile, too. I feel so happy when I wear it! I think maybe I read a blog from that site before but I forgot about it. Thanks for that blog link, I will check it out, it sounds interesting.
@19shmoo69 LOL and GOOD MORNING!
@Katmary71 Thank you! You are right, except I'd probably trip and fall if I danced in it lol. I hope you are feeling better today.
@steffibabiie Thank you! I agree! Awesome that you have that space. I'm glad you got it ready!
@DrewsAnna Oh no! I'm sorry about your bagels. Was it because it was not a "golo approved" ingredient or would it have ruined the bagels? Congrats on the loss!
@865jessica OH bummer! I'm so sorry, Jessica. Can you find another person to check in with? Hugs.
@megnolia82 Thank you! I would wear it every day if I could lol. That's weird about your breakfast, I wonder why that was. I can understand being hungry if you just eat carbs for breakfast but why do tomatoes keep you from being hungry? Interesting. You got this.
@Cornanda I feel the same way sometimes. In my case, if I am super careful and diligent with my habits, I MAY have a loss that week. But if I don't track or if I have a couple of bad meals, I am done for. It's frustrating. HUGS.
Hi all. Someone brought pies in for their birthday yesterday. I did not have to have any but did I? YES. That's not my only mistake this week. But I am paying for it. Here's to a better week this next week. Tonight, I am going to happy hour with my sister-in-law. It should be fun.
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@megnolia82 - add more fat, fiber and protein to your breakfast so that it digests slowly. On your oatmeal, add a handful of nuts and a tablespoon or 2 of ground flaxseed and/or chia.3
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vegan4lyfe2012
Friday
PW: 205.0
CW: 205.04 -
Good morning, everyone! Busy next few days for me...after work today it's Vindication episode 4 at my daughter's, then tomorrow I have an online stamping event from 9am to 1pm, then run to the farm store to find hedge trimmers for son's Bday present, then take my mom down to see him for Birthday dinner. It's going to be a super long day. Then Sunday after church we are finally getting around to watching The Nun II. I read it was a little boring, but hey...we watched (and I own) all the others in the Conjuring Universe, so gotta keep going! I will try to make a conscious effort with my food choices. Hugs!3
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davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 244
CW: 2443
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