Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2023
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Good morning Slims!
Not too many steps yesterday, as it was raining all day. I had a ton of work to do at the office, so I worked through lunch instead of taking my usual walk. I still didn't get all the work done. I'm normally off on Tuesdays, but I'm going to work today because it's month-end and I need to be prepped for the inventory count on Wednesday morning. My boss said I could take Thursday off instead, which would give me a 4-day weekend. Not a bad deal.
Shoulders are aching from my workout this weekend. I guess I went too heavy.
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@AmbersWay - Thank you for sharing the cuuuuuute! pix of Helix! It's nice to start the day with a smile.3
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Super quick check in this morning, I am staying at my daughter’s while my SIL is out of town. I was able to get to the gym yesterday fora spin class and that really set the time for the rest of the day I felt much more in control and on track. After I drop off the grandkiddos off at school I am headed to the gym for some weights and a hot yoga class:). There is so much Halloween candy here! The real test will be tonight when I hand out the candy, hopefully it will all make it straight into the trick or treaters bags and not in my stomach🤣. Happy Halloween everyone!!4
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Hey there everyone, been struggling the last few days. This Halloween candy is getting me. I find myself justifying eating several pieces because there fun size but they add up.
The family went to a Halloween party Saturday and lots of snacks and treats. Tried to not over do it and I did well at the party. I picked water instead of regular soda so proud of myself for that. I love fall and all the holidays but myself control is being tested by these treats, lol.
Overall still doing go with healthy food choices just occasionally over doing it with candy. I'm a work in progress. I tell myself I'm not looking to be perfect just continue making small improvements.4 -
Congrats to our team winners: @askewcr @laurelfit57 @DebJB30 @865jessica @megnolia82 !!!
@DebJB30 me neither! I'm glad your shoulder is getting better. Congrats on the loss.
@badnoodle Way to show that junk food who's boss! Congrats on that loss, too!
@txcritter69 Congrats on the loss!
@laurelfit57 Aww, thank you! Yeah, lots of fun. I'm glad the feast was good. Too bad about the focaccia but now you know! Sounds like that was a very tiring agility match! I'm glad we don't hand out candy (no kids here)!
@865jessica Thank you and thank you!
@Veta2018 Thank you! I love to dress up for Halloween. OMG Benny! He's adorable.
@tammymccrady6278 That must be hard to switch shifts.
@DaveJ_43 Congrats on the loss!
@steffibabiie Congrats on the loss, have a great day!
@AmbersWay Sorry for the struggle. Is there a challenge we can do this next month that would help you? Thanks! Helix was super cute.
Hi all. I am wearing a 50s-style dress with pumpkins and ghosts on it today. I will wear a petticoat under it. Today will be fun. The Oct challenge ends today, get your activity in! If you have a suggestion for next month's challenge, please either say it here or private message me with your suggestion.
Spooky Fitness Challenge for Oct steps/minutes: 6,600 / 6,000, 72 mins / 15 active mins
My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."2 -
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Good Morning,
I did not buy candy. We live in a rural area, so no kids and no temptations. My husband did buy candy bars at the beginning of the month, but he already ate all of them. I kept putting them in his lunch to help get them out of the house. We have an understanding that if he wants junk food, that's something he will need to buy because I will no longer be picking out these items. I do allow myself an occasional treat that fits in my daily nutrition goals. I learned a new strategy. If I want a special treat, then I will do 25 squats and drink a glass of water first. I will reinforce a bad habit with a new good behavior.
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I mentioned this in another group, and thought it might be helpful here as well..
For those of you who have leftover candy, and don't want leftover candy: a lot of local elementary schools back home would take any extras as long as they were individually sealed, and would organise to have it sent to troops overseas. It may be something worth checking into
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@trooworld - I have a suggestion for next month's challenge
Practice mindful eating. Mindful eating is when you pay attention to everything about the food you are eating. Try eating just one meal mindfully. When you sit down at the table to eat, notice how you feel as you eat. How does it taste? What is the texture? What color is it? How does it smell? How does it makes you feel full? This can be a way to appreciate the foods you're eating.3 -
Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 44 of 52
PW: 136.4
CW: 137.6
It must be the cooler weather; I'm craving cookies and potato chips. I have not had these cravings for a really long time. I'm eating a bit of extra fruit and popcorn, hopefully it will pass soon. I have low kidney function, and I'm seeing my doctor in the morning to discuss that, but I don't think she put in the paperwork for the blood tests because they only checked my cholesterol. I can always get the bloodwork done tomorrow. Maybe she can just update me by messages.
My car had a flat tire, backing up our driveway I ran over a box cutter razor blade, I had to spend 2 hours at the tire store but I came home with a new tire. They were just really busy.
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@trooworld- forgot to say that I love your Library DJ costume3
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@trooworld I’m up for any challenge. Mindful eating, a 🥾 when I fall off the wagon, anything. 😊😩
Your costumes are great. I hope you had a lot of fun.
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I don’t know how you all survive with all the candy around. Glad I don’t have to worry about it. My biggest issue these days is meal prep.
I managed 137 miles for October, now to do better in November.
Oh will need to get things in order for Turkey time. It’s my favorite meal. 😩2 -
@FushiaKat- Oh man that stinks about your tire. I hope you get some answers from your bloodwork.
@AmbersWay- 137 miles, Wow! Congrats that is great. I've been slowly building up stamina and been doing only 2 mile walks.
Halloween was fun last night with my boys. We walked all over the neighborhoods so they were super tired coming home. So happy November is here, I love fall weather and it definitely feels like fall now.4 -
@trooworld - I like your phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
I post a quote on my home page every morning as inspiration to start my day. My quote for today is "What you get by reaching your goals is not nearly as important as what you become by reaching them.” —Zig Ziglar.
Good morning,
I'm feeling good and ready to begin a new month.Healthy Eating Goals
• Continue to log everything everyday.
• Continue to eat fewer calories each day without intentionally restricting any essential nutrients.
• Continue to drink plenty of water.
• Stop eating after 7 in the evening.
Wellness Goals
• Go to bed the same time every night.
• Get at least 7 hours continuous sleep a night.
• Make a plans to meet a friend/family for breakfast/lunch at least twice a month.
Fitness Goals
• Continue to exercise 30 minutes everyday.
• Do a 1 minute plank every day.
• Do 50 sit ups every day.
• Do one HIIT workout every week.
💪 Slimpossible Strong! 💪
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Well the new diet structure started off well and then CANDY.......☹️and we don't even do halloween.4
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@Veta2018 Good job not buying candy! I like how you deal with junk food with your husband. And great new strategy! I am familiar with mindful eating, it's a great way to eat. There are many forms of mindful eating so this type of challenge can be tailored to how the individual wants to do it. Thanks for the suggestion! I LOVE that Zig Ziglar quote, I have not heard that one before. Great November goals, too.
@Cornanda Thank you!
@AmbersWay Thank you and thanks for being open to new challenges!
@19shmoo69 Sorry about the candy. Start back over today. That was just a blip on your journey.
Hi everyone! So I think @Veta2018 has a great suggestion for the Nov challenge. Mindful eating it will be! More on that in a bit. I woke up dizzy/off-kilter and nauseated so I didn't go to work. I'm going to take it easy today.
My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
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The challenge starts TOMORROW! Define your mindful eating goals and report in as often as you'd like. Don't know where to start?
Here are some mindful eating resources to get you started...
HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE/PUBMED CENTRAL
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5556586/
HEALTHLINE
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mindful-eating-guide
CLEVELAND CLINIC
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mindful-eating/
CENTER FOR MINDFUL EATING
https://www.thecenterformindfuleating.org/
MINDFUL.ORG
https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-practice-mindful-eating/
VIDEOS:
HOW TO USE MINDFULNESS IN EATING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1jRaHrpokA
6 TIPS FOR MINDFUL EATING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJSpQHcJfKs
MINDFUL EATING WITH MAYO - KAREN MAYO (TEDX TALK)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtOU4f3smt4
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@Veta2018 Welcome to Mission Slimpossibles! I'm one of those who hit my highest when I quit smoking too, I think you have a great plan to lose now. I hope you share some of those great recipes! Aw, your pup is so precious, what a beauty! I like your plan for special treats, wtg on not getting into the candy!
@troooworld Love your Tigger costume! I love the idea of another challenge but am not sure on suggestions. After reading through all the messages a couple people are doing no sugar so maybe a “nourish your body” type challenge to help cut out junk?
@askewcr @laurelfit57 @DebJB30 Great job leading the pack on losses for the last week!
@laurelfit57 @865jessica @megnolia82 Congratulations top losers for October!
@badnoodle Woohoo great job on being strong and starting with the Coke Zero!
@laurelfit57 You've done amazing helping as a motivator, thank you! Vannie sounds real incredible with her reaction time, do you think a lot of practice would help with your response? I don't respond that fast so I'm curious. Happy Halloween to you too!
@tammymccrady6278 Oh fingers crossed on the big 5-0 too, how exciting!
@AmbersWay Oh my gosh Helix is the cutest!
@micaroo4 Nice a four day weekend is a great plan! Are you planning anything for it?
@865jessica I've tried a bunch of different ways to handle social events and for the most part if you get back to it right away it's not a big deal to eat freely for a day or two though I think your choice to have water is perfect. By doing that you didn't go totally wild which helps a lot mentally plus extra water will help get all the extra food through your system. Congratulations on 30lbs down!
@megnolia82 Congratulations on 20lbs down!
@steffibabiie Sending candy to troops is a great idea! I know some dentists do that too. Our church collects leftover candy to use to decorate gingerbread houses next month too.
@FushiaKat Oh no it seems new tires never are a fast thing, that's about what it took me a few weeks ago too. Good luck with your doctor.
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Hi everyone, happy November! I'm Kathy, Mission Slimpossibles team motivator under our awesome leaders @trooworld and @broncobuddee . I'm 52 and live in the Sacramento area in CA with my two cats. I've been part of the team for almost 5 years and love our group! I have ongoing health issues with pretty severe chronic pain. I had a fusion/discectomy/fusion revision last week and it's been tough going but I feel I'm on the track to recovering now. My double fusion 16 years ago I quit smoking for led to me hitting my highest weight (had hardware problems and stayed in bed for a year) so I'm very conscious of NOT doing that this time. I'm working part-time and volunteer with the food bank farm and am secretary for a local charity that helps low income elderly and disabled plus we have a few major events we do each year helping the community. I eat low-moderate carb to keep my diabetes in remission and usually do a PT routine of weights and stretching. One of my favorite seated cardio instructors just put out a new video I'm dying to do but not quite yet!
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Another quick check in today. I thought I had everything all lined up as far as eating went yesterday to make sure I wasn’t going to be tempted by Halloween candy :-). I got it a good workout in at the gym, both weights and yoga. I didn’t get home until 12 o’clock, I immediately took Vannie out for a good walk and was going to have lunch right after. I got a phone call from my dentist office asking if I could come in early for my appointment. My appointment was supposed to be at 2:30 but they wanted me to come in at 1:15. I thought I could just run over there, I was getting Botox shots in my jaw for grinding and then I would come home and have lunch. I raced over there, they had an emergency appointment, and I had to wait an hour and a half to see the dentist! I didn’t get home to have lunch until 4 o’clock, I was starving!!! I hadn’t eaten since before I went to the gym in the morning. Luckily, I had my Greek/chicken/quinoa, salad all made up, I ate that, but that really didn’t do the trick. Then I had to race over to my daughters place to hand out candy while they took the kids trick-or-treating. I ate a fruit salad and drink lots of water while I was handing out candy, I cannot even begin to tell you how loudly that candy was screaming at me to eat it, especially those mini O’Henry bars🤣. . When I got home, I really really really really wanted some sweets, I have some Fudgsicle‘s in the freezer that are really good, I had one of those and a small bag of Sun chips. I was able to stay in my range yesterday, it was a really tough day though. Another super busy day today, tomorrow I will be back on track and catching up on here. I did see that @Katmary71 🎉 is back, so glad, hope your surgery went well. I will read about it tomorrow when I have time to catch up.5
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@laurelfit57 you did amazing at keeping in range! You really made me think about how pff track I have been about eating at certain times, to keep from getting hungry. I haven’t been paying attention to that much.
@trooworld thanks so much for the new challenge and all the resources. I will go through them today and post my goals.
@865jessica that’s exactly how I did my plan. I built up to things. Walking is a range from 9-11k daily (unless life slows me down 🤪) indoor cycling started at 5 min to 1 hour and settled at 30 min. Weights started at 1kg, which for some exercises was hard and now I am up to 4kg. So keep at it and I’ll cheer you on.
@Katmary71 welcome back!! I am praying that you are feeling much better. We missed you here.
@Cornanda how are you these days? I think we were on the same struggle bus for a bit last week.
@19shmoo69 the candy is evil! I am hiding from the treats in my house. Thankfully not candy but we have croissants 😩
@vegan4lyfe2012 how are you?
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Nothing new here. I’m constantly hungry (since I’m not nauseated from the meds anymore) and I am trying to keep cucumber cut up for snacks. I’ve been super busy with my youngest.
Hoping to do some prep today.
Have a lovely day!
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Yesterday was inventory day at work, so I worked from 4:00am to 4:00pm. Didn't get online to post at all. Mindful Eating Challenge is a real challenge for me. I am NOT good about mindful eating; I tend to gobble my food if it's a meal, or a nibble mindlessly on my measured snacks while doing something else.
Today begins my 4-day weekend. Rich has the day off, so we are spending it together. He has errands to run, so basically I'm accompanying him on his agenda. Except for the haircut; he can do that by himself! I'll probably run back to the office while he's getting his haircut - I left work yesterday and forgot to take my paycheck!
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Hi all-
I'm in for the mindful eating challenge. Will take a look at the awesome resources @trooworld posted later on.
Spooky challenge- my goal was 45 min of exercise a day. I added up my min and my grade was 97% and I'm satisfied with that.
@AmbersWay - thank you for asking, I am in the pattern where I plan to "start over" on Monday and by Tuesday I'm disgusted with myself. My pants are all too tight. I might actually hit a new decade up for weigh in tomorrow. I really need to take care of my future self by exiting the struggle bus NOW!
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Hey everyone!
Just a drive by. I’m having a challenging week just staying on top of things. Hopefully I can do some catching up today.
I’m slowly undoing the damage of the last week, hopefully this upcoming weigh in erases the gain I had last week.
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@Katmary71 Welcome back, my friend! So good to see you online. I don't know if you saw, but right before your message, I posted the new challenge: it's a mindful eating challenge which was suggested by @Veta2018! I think it will be good to explore.
@laurelfit57 What a bummer that the dentist wanted you to come in early and then made you wait so long! Good thing you meal prepped.
@AmbersWay you are welcome! Were you able to do some prep? What did you prep?
@Cornanda That's awesome progress with the Spooky challenge. I hope the new challenge can help you get back on track.
Hi all. I woke up dizzy again so I messaged my doctor to see what she wants me to do. As far as the Spooky challenge, I surpassed my goal. I started the month off poorly but gradually increased my steps with an occasional "off" day. I am still thinking about defining my Mindful Eating Challenge goals...this will be a tough one for me as I only get 30 mins for lunch Mon-Thurs and can't slow down too much.
My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
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@laurelfit57-Wow congrats on staying sticking to your plan even though a lot of obstacles came your way. It's a great you had your lunch ready in the fridge so it helped you stay on track.
@AmbersWay- Yes I'm working on building up my stamina and strength. I'm doing better then I was four months ago when it was a struggle to do just one mile. It's great your not nausea anymore but sorry your constantly hungry I know that is hard.
@Cornanda- Congratulations on your Spooky challenge, 97% is awesome.
Nothing new today. Going get back into my groove of eating my planned breakfast and lunch with different dinner every night. My breakfast and lunches are almost always the same things and it helps me stay on track because I don't have to think about what to eat.
Have a great day everybody.
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@Katmary71 Welcome back! Thank you, @laurelfit57 for temporarily taking the motivator position, you did an awesome job!!!
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Mindful Eating Goals
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When my son's were younger and still lived at home, the whole family sat together and ate meals at the kitchen table. Now, my husband and I sit in front of the tv and eat. I want to start eating at the kitchen table again without distractions. - Eat Slower -
I usually have my plate empty within 5 minutes. I notice that I'm done eating before my husband too. I want to learn to eat slower and actually taste and smell what I'm eating. I'm going to try chewing each bite 20 times, and set my utensil down between bites. While eating I'm going to think about the color, texture, flavor, smell and how my food makes me feel. - Control Portion Size -
I know the importance of watching my portion size to prevent overeating. I measure most the foods I eat and use a smaller plate. - Don't Skip Meals -
I used to not eat all day. Then eat a large dinner with my husband and lounge on the couch all night snacking. I currently have my phone alarm go off every 3 hours to eat something. For me skipping meals occurs when I can't decide what to eat. I will continue to plan ahead and have measured goto snacks on hand.
💪Mission Slimpossible Strong! 💪
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vegan4lyfe2012
Sundays
PW: 208
CW: 2094
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