Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - DECEMBER 2023

jugar
jugar Posts: 10,123 Member
edited December 2023 in Social Groups
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Here is your Team chat room for December 2023. This is where you weigh in, post your goals and progress, discuss any issues or topics of interest, share ideas, support your teammates, receive help when you need it, and dream big. Try to post often, and help each other succeed! Bookmark this thread to make it easy to land there any time.

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 & @NachDeezy
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods & @cleaneater80
Shape Shifters - @Sbus12 and @Cyncia85

HOW IT ALL WORKS: The December challenge runs for 4 weeks, from December 3 - 30. 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 last month of 2023 begin!!
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  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,655 Member
    Well shoot I posted earlier and it's gone, no clue what happened but I'd come back to add my steps for the day, all my responses are gone too darnit.

    I'm Kathy and I'm Mission Slimpossibles Team Motivator, we are led by the wonderful @trooworld and awesome @broncobuddy. I came back to MFP almost 5 years ago when my weight loss stalled and joined this group in the first couple months, we're an amazing family and I'm happy you're here with us! I have chronic pain/chronic health issues and am currently 5 weeks out from a back fusion (L3-L4)/fusion revision (L3-S1) and it went pretty well, my standing, walking, and back stability have improved. My legs and feet are taking longer to recover but I'm still hopeful I'll have more nerve improvement. I have one more week of home PT then when I see my surgeon on the 13th I'll probably be referred to a physical therapy clinic. I'm walking and/or doing chair cardio plus two rounds of my PT stuff a day. I volunteer with the food bank farm and a local charity, have a big garden of my own, and do some claims filing. I love reading and gardening then enjoy movies/TV and concerts, farmer's markets, and craft fairs. Exercising, losing weight, and eating healthy has helped me get most of my chronic conditions like diabetes under control.

    Let's crush this December!

    Steps for today: 5000 (I'm aiming for 4000)
  • Veta2018
    Veta2018 Posts: 726 Member
    @Katmary71 - I found your post in Downsizers team chat...hehehe.

    Username: Veta2018
    Weigh In Day: Friday
    SW (Starting weight): 180 lbs
    PW (Previous Weight): 158 lbs.
    CW (Current Weight): 156 lbs.

    Hello,
    My name is Veta from NW Indiana. I'm 49 year's old and luck to have been a homemaker all my life. I have a King Charles Spaniel named Benny and 3 grown sons. As of recently, cooking new healthy recipes has become an enjoyable experience. I also enjoy listening to music and reading.
    Let's have a success December!
    December Goals
    To weigh 150 lbs. by New Years. That's a 6 pound loss.
    Healthy Eating Goals
    • Continue to log everything I eat and drink everyday.
    • Continue to eat fewer calories each day without intentionally restricting any essential nutrients.
    • Continue to drink plenty of water.
    • Continue not eat after 7 in the evening.
    Fitness Goals
    • Continue to exercise atleast 30 minutes everyday.
    • Continue to do a 1 minute plank every day.
    • Continue to do 50 sit ups every day.
    • Continue to do atleast one HIIT workout every week.
    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 once a week.

    So I had a doctor's appointment for my annual physical exam...lol. What a joke. She didn't check my blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, ears, nose, sinuses, eyes, lymph nodes, or thyroid glands. (And I have hypothyroidism) So what did she do? She listen to my heart and lungs with a stethoscope, ordered a mammogram and my regular blood tests and completed me on my weight loss. It's so difficult for me to find a good doctor, someone who does more than type stuff on a computer.

    💪Mission Slimpossible Srong! 💪


  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 332 Member
    Hi Everyone and HELLO DECEMBER!

    The end of the month will be my 1 year anniversary with the group. I officially started the new year with you all. It’s been a great year with your support. Thank you all!

    I lost 20+ lbs with you all. Got to 30 but since my husband’s accident I have gained some back and have been on the struggle bus. I’m excited to get things back in order for December.

    Welcome to all the new people that have joined our amazing group. I need to catch up with everyone.

    My re-intro.

    I’m a mom of 3 (2 adults and a teen). I keep busy keeping up with my family these days.

    I’m also originally from Northern Indiana although I moved around quite a bit.

    My plan is low carb, 3 meals and 2 snacks, 1200 calories, 10k steps goal and strength training. If I stick to it, it works.

    Goals for this month: meal planning/prep, water goals, exercise 3x a week and checking in daily.

    Mentally preparing for January, I start all my doctor visits and want to really jump on my next 20-30 lbs, then be onto maintenance in 2024.

    @Katmary71 I hope you’re feeling much better. I imagine the physical therapy will get you where you want to be.

    @Veta2018 it really is hard to find a doctor who covers everything. I found an amazing internal meds doc and then he moved to Singapore. Now to find another 😬

    Well all I will try to be better and keeping up with posts this month. Enjoy your weekend☃️
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 10,206 Member
    @Katmary71

    I found your post on the Downsizers team chat. I did the same thing a few months ago.


    Hi everyone! I'm Kathy and I'm Mission Slimpossibles team motivator, we have the wonderful @trueworld and awesome @broncobuddee as our team captains. I'm 52 and live in the Sacramento area in CA with my two cats. I've been on MFP this round and in in this group going on 5 years next month (think I started this team a few months after I joined and it's the one group that stuck). I just had a lower back fusion (L3-L4)/fusion revision (L3-S1) and am a month out, I'm currently doing home PT and walking plus chair cardio when I'm not up for walking. I volunteer at the food bank farm, have a garden, am secretary for a local charity, and do some part-time claims stuff when I can. Weight is up a little but I'm focusing on maintaining for now. I have chronic pain/nerve issues and health issues and am focused on staying as healthy as I can and hopefully get my pain decreased.

    @trooworld I'm so glad things are better with the pups, I was worried about them. I ended up getting a tea sampler instead of an advent calendar, it had really good reviews but the tumeric ginger didn't have much flavor. Hopefully it's the only dud and I picked a bad one to start with! Good luck with the pups tonight!

    @BadNoodle Oh you look beautiful! Great NSV to be posting a full-body photo rockin that dress!

    @Veta2018 Oh no I'm sorry to hear about your night in the hospital, upper back and shoulder pain can feel a lot like something is wrong with the heart and if BP is higher from pain it confuses things. I hope the cortisone shots kick in fast! I was talking with two other people who have had multiple back surgeries and we were all saying we wished we could stay on steroids all the time. 150Lbs here you come!

    @vegan4lyfe2012 DavidsTea is really good, a friend on MFP sent me a couple to try and they were so good. Like I said to Chris I'm hoping I started with a dud one as this tea had great Amazon reviews but of course can't always trust reviews. I should've asked here first! That'll definitely be fun for you and Hunter to do. Your nails are beautiful and festive!

    My step goal is going to be around 4000, I'm not at that yet but am headed out for the night and plan to be walking around.

    Let's have a great December!
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,988 Member
    The December Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Dec 3rd. I hope you'll join us for the "Hello December Challenge" and get your fitness fix on! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10904491/december-week-1-group-challenge-hello-december-challenge/p1?new=1

    See you in the chat thread.
    Jessica :blush:
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,550 Member
    @micaroo4 - Congrats on walking 2023 miles this year! That is quite an accomplishment!
  • laurelfit57
    laurelfit57 Posts: 722 Member
    Username: laurelfit57
    Weigh In Day: Sunday
    PW: 146
    CW: 145.8

    I will be back to post later today after my grandkiddos go home:)
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,475 Member
    19Shmoo69
    Sunday
    P. W. 274
    C. W. 272
  • badnoodle
    badnoodle Posts: 216 Member
    edited December 2023
    Username: badnoodle
    Weigh in day: Sunday
    PW: 186.2
    CW: 182.2
    SW: 283.4

    I'm badnoodle, and I live in Morgantown, WV with my partner, two cats, and a truly absurd number of cardboard boxes from shopping online. (I need to make a trip to the recycler in the very near future). I have been losing weight with the help of Ozempic since February. But my bloodwork and chronic diseases are looking much better, and I seem to be on top of my latest outbreak of B.E.D., so November was generally a win all-around.

    This morning was one hell of a scale victory - 100 lbs lost from my highest weight. I've been counting from my weight back in February when I got serious about blood sugar management, but that wasn't actually my heaviest. Three figures of loss. Hu-freaking-zah.

    For December, I have the specific goals of going to yoga class at least twice a week, and honestly logging everyday. For stretch goals, I'd like to get in 7000 steps or 30 active minutes every day, finish my holiday crafting before the 25th, and to practice intentional mindful eating around seasonal treats.

    Edited to add: I am terrible at the tagging game, but thank to you all for the lovely compliments on my dress. ❤️
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 3,169 Member
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    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 3,169 Member
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  • laurelfit57
    laurelfit57 Posts: 722 Member
    I am so far behind, I will just start out catching up on posts in December. Please forgive me for not commenting more, but I will read it all!

    @Micaroo huge congrats on walking 2023 miles in 2023!!!

    @Ambersway 🎉 huge congratulations on the 20 pounds down!!

    @txcritter69 it’s great that you and your husband have that support from each other that you can really buckle down and go out the year with a bang!

    @badnoodle Huge, huge congratulations to you for losing 100 pounds! Your goals for December are very similar to mine, I have very specific yoga/stretch goals.
    I used to have the same issue with the boxes. Luckily, I have a neighbour who lives right next-door, he does some kind of thing with estate sales or some thing where he needs to box up and catalogue a bunch of stuff so now he takes all my boxes. I love my new neighbor.🤣

    Caught up for December, I will try not to get so far behind again.
    When I got strep throat, and then Covid, I only felt really sick for about three days, then I felt physically fine. It was my energy and then found out my lungs that are still recovering. For about two weeks by 2 o’clock I was done, up tothat point my energy had been great. I tried to take it easy but we were planning my mom‘s 95th birthday and I had a ton of company coming in. I didn’t go to either the gym or agility for over three weeks, I just didn’t have the energy. When I went back to agility, I started to run and only got about four jumps, I thought I was going to pass out. My lungs were just screaming. I had no idea that was going on because I hadn’t done any type of cardio for three weeks. My energy is getting better, still not anywhere what it used to be and I really haven’t been able to do any cardio. I am going to try spin class tomorrow, i will take it easy, stay seated, and probably only do 30 minutes. I think spin is much easier than actually running around an agility course.🥴. I tried to do weights last week, I did really really small weights and was just getting range of motion going. I thought I was good. I also went to a hot Yin yoga, and just did super simple stretching, not pushing it at all. I was so stiff and sore the next three days it was like I was lifting 100 pound weights! I’m going to try the gym again this week, I will take it even easier than I did last week. Unfortunately, my Dr is away on vacation so I can’t see her until next week.
    I have been sort of stuck at 146 pounds for about a month and really want to get some movement going. I’m not unhappy with that, quite often I gain weight when I am sick and or tired, and I also had company with me for a week, so maintaining was a good thing. I know this will be really challenging, but my goal is to lose 6 pounds this month, I won’t be really upset if that does not happen, it’s just the goal :-). I’m also going to have to figure out how to get into here to catch up on posts and do my post before 430. By 5 o’clock my brain is done lol
    Excited to be back and at it for December!
  • 865jessica
    865jessica Posts: 128 Member
    Hey there everyone! I'm a stay at home mom of three boys and married for 13 years to a wonderful man. I've struggled with my weight as an adult. It just kept going up over the years and then once I got married I really started gaining. I struggled to lose weight and have tried several times over the years would always lose some then would gain it all back plus some. This is the longest time I've been successful with weight loss. I started in June 2023 and still sticking to it.
    Let's finish this year strong everyone!
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,655 Member
    edited December 2023
    @Veta2018 Thanks for letting me know where it went so I know I'm totally losing it, ROFL! I think that's the day I mailed a Christmas package to myself instead of my Godparents.


  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,655 Member
    Veta2018 What kind of music and books do you like? That sounds like a real disappointing appointment I'm sorry. Congratulations on getting the tree up! I'm still debating on getting a little one.

    @AmbersWay Aw happy early anniversary to you! I'm so glad you've stuck around despite everything you've had going on this last year. I'm sure I've said this before but don't feel like you have to comment or reply to everyone, I know when I started if I'd miss a night or two and end up way behind I started not wanting to come on only because I felt bad if I didn't catch up but didn't always have time to answer a lot of people so I've started jumping back in or doing what I can instead and it's worked for me.

    @trooworld Boy you'd be an awesome walking partner, you know Orangevale is beautiful this time of year hint hint! A jewelry party would be fun, hope you find something special for yourself. Score finding something for you AND your bestie! You'll have to share what's in the beauty advent calendar how fun! Good luck with the toilet, I hope you get it working.

    @AmbersWay WOOT WOOT 20lbs down, wtg!

    @lindamtuck2018 Thank you for reposting my misplaced post!

    @Cornanda Interesting when you put the 30 minutes a day as 930 a month it's real impressive, what a great way to think of it. Thank you!

    @micaroo4 Congratulations on the amazing miles walked this year!

    @laurelfit57 Hope you're having a blast with the little ones! It sounds like you're being smart about taking things slow with workouts, pretty scary how hard you've been hit, I hope you're able to make a full recovery soon.

    @txcritter69 Fascinating I always wondered what Texas critter you were and here I've had it wrong the whole time! I'm glad you and your hubby are on the same page to end this year eating healthy.

    @badnoodle Congratulations on 100lbs down, how amazing! Those are great goals for December, I see you doing well with them!

    MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES congratulations on 3rd place by percentage and pounds this last week!

    @badnoodle @Veta2018 @Cornanda Great job top winners at losing!

    MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES ROCKING NOVEMBER coming in 2n place for percentage and pounds, go team!

    @Veta2018 @steffibabiie @1969shmoo69 Great job top winners!

    @DebJB30 I'm glad you're back home, sounds like your Mom is where she needs to be right now. Gentle hugs to you. Keeping your weight steady right now is very impressive!

    @865jessica You're doing great with your track record, keep up the awesome job!

    Hi friends! I went with my brother's family to my parent's house last night and we helped with their Christmas decorations. My Mom decided to make a Thanksgiving dinner, it's my 4th one in the last month not counting leftovers (3 were with family so surprised she did that) and they aren't helping me stop my weight gain at all but of course I'm eating everything. Today I met a friend for ice cream as it was her birthday, her Mom came (her Mom's the nicest person and doesn't go out much because she's on oxygen and hauling around the tank is hard). Her Mom spilled her water and was upset feeling like it wasn't worth it to go out. I didn't do it on purpose but spilled my water in my lap and dropped ice cream on my shirt two different times and she had fun laughing at me- I'm ok with that as I think it made her feel better though she may not want to be seen with such a klutz now. I spent so many years in bed if I can help someone get out I'm happy to do it plus I adore her. I have to go to Costco tomorrow to return something which I hadn't wanted to do until I've healed more but have to return a gift, figure the sooner I get it done the better. Have a great Monday team!

    Steps: Yesterday 6,723. Today: 5061

    Going to go stick them in the spreadsheet before I forget, night!
  • sleepygirl79
    sleepygirl79 Posts: 275 Member
    Just popping in for a weigh in. Will do more when it’s not so late.

    Sleepygirl79
    Weigh in:Sunday
    SW: 232.2
    PW:Skipped
    CW:222.4
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,550 Member
    edited December 2023
    Happy Monday!

    @badnoodle- Congrats! Losing 100 pounds is something to be very proud of. Go you!

    @DebJB30 - Glad you have some help with your Mom, that must be so hard. Good job keeping your weight steady in such a stressful situation.

    Lisa
  • bethanie0825
    bethanie0825 Posts: 1,516 Member
    Hi, I'm Beth and I've been chronically late with weigh-ins the past month :neutral:

    CW - 266

    I'm bouncing w/in the same 5lbs but that's my fault. I've let my discipline slip.

    Work and home have been busy! I work in a 911 center and last week, we had all new arrays (the arms that hold all the screens in place) and 4 new monitors put in. Home has just been busy bc of holidays and my hubs birthday this week. I took him to a steakhouse Saturday evening; it was amazing and fancy.

    I've been dealing with a sinus infection that has finally let go. I didn't want antibiotics for the 4th time in six months so I'm super grateful it went away on its own. I also have hellacious heel pain which is zero fun.

    I hope everyone has a great week!
  • Veta2018
    Veta2018 Posts: 726 Member
    edited December 2023
    Congratulations to our winner's @broncobuddee @badnoodle, @Cornanda, @steffibabiie, @1969shmoo69!

    @laurelfit57 - My goal is to lose 6 lbs. too. We can do it!

    @littlebabekitty - 17lbs lost and under 200...That's exciting!

    @Katmary71 - That's too funny. I'm just imagining you getting the package back...lol. I love music. I listen to many different genres depending on my mood. Linkin Park, P¡nk, Boston, Beatles, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Lee Brice, Morgan Wallen, and Kelsea Ballerini are just a few. My late husband and I used to play name that toon and go to concerts all the time. What's some of the music you listen to? I guess I'm the same way with books. I like to read biography, fiction, fantasy, mystery, poetry, romance, and even self-help. I just started reading "Confessions of a Prayer Slacker" by Diane Moody. Are you currently reading anything interesting? I like gardening too. I'm sort of a homebody so I watch a lot of movies/TV. I notice we have some other common interests too. Exercising, eating healthy, and losing weight....hehehe.

    @trooworld - Thanks for your concern. Yea, I'm ok. I thought putting up the Christmas tree would get me in the mood to get some shopping done. Nope...I just didn't feel like leaving the house. It's the winter blues. Glad you were able to get your toilet fixed. There's a few things I've been wanting my husband to do around here. Maybe, if he see's me trying to do it myself, he'll be like "move, let me do that".

    I didn't do my morning workout yesterday. Instead my husband and I woke up early and we went and did some work at the new house.
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    It's taking so long because we're building out of pocket.(no mortgage) All we have left to do is drywall, floors, cabinets, fixtures, paint and trim.


    💪Mission Slimpossible Strong! 💪


  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,426 Member
    I am about to hit the big 5-0 next month. I have 3 children in their 20s – oldest is my son, Marcus (granddaughter Sophie is 7 months), then my daughter Sydney (due 2/8/24 with baby Oliver), and my youngest daughter Hunter (grandson Byron is 5 months & due with #2 on 6/15/24). I’m a single empty nester and I share my home with my American Blue rabbit (her name is Kismet). I love to rubber stamp (I’m a Stampin’ Up demo) and make cards. I'm an active member of my church (Board member), and also love horror movies. I have worked in Community Development at my County for over 18 years.
    I have, unfortunately, gained instead of lost so now I have 55 pounds to lose. I am trying to be more positive, though, and instead of my usual attitude of might-as-well-wait-until-the-new-year, I’m going to get on the ball now beginning with proper meal planning and prepping. Now that Sydney has her own place and has cleaned all her stuff out of the fridge, I can get it organized again. Hunter sent me a short video where the ADHD person put all the condiments in the produce drawers and put all the produce in the door. That way, they saw exactly what they had and it wasn’t “out of sight, out of mind”. I think I’m going to give it a try. So those are my 2 goals for December – meal planning/prepping and organizing food so that I don’t forget what I have. May seem like small things for most people, but it’s going to be tough for me. I’m great at planning. Terrible at execution.
    And now that my intro is over, I have to say Congrats to everyone that’s seeing loses!
    @micaroo4 – That is freaking AWESOME! And with a few weeks to spare!
    @AmbersWay – Happy Anniversary! An entire car tire gone…what a great thing to celebrate!
    @trooworld – So glad your area has something similar! Nice haul! Syd just has a few things left at my house now. It will be nice getting back to my empty-nester habits :) Your advent calendar sounds super fun and I’m exhausted WITH you reading all you accomplished yesterday!
    @badnoodle – I’M SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,426 Member
    vegan4lyfe2012
    Sunday
    PW: 210.6
    CW: 210.8

    GW: 155
  • megnolia82
    megnolia82 Posts: 859 Member
    Megnolia82 Sunday weigh in

    SW: 228
    PW: 204.6
    CW: 206

    Ok folks. 3 weeks. 6 pounds. I’ve done so well this Fall, no time to blow it now! Those extra couple pounds feel like 20. Ugh.
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