Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - JANUARY 2024
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@Cornanda Gus is the cutest! You all are making me miss having a dog around!
@trooworld Haha I fell asleep before Midnight too. Oh so having your craft table set up will help with the sadness from taking down decorations, that's great! I like the phrase, it brings an excitement to new adventures coming up. Love the pups!
@morenin Down Dog is the one yoga app I always hear great things about, I think you'll love it!
@gemwolf110 Happy New Year, I love that gnome meme with the beautiful metallics! Hey with making your house a home want to do some sort of cleaning challenge this month? I need to both clean and declutter, I'm thinking of getting rid of a certain amount of things a week or a few a day. Not sure how I'll break up the cleaning yet though but have a lot to do. Let me know what you think ok? I love your mug, your coffee sounds so good!
@txcritter69 Yay I'm so happy to see you back! I'm so glad you've chosen to stay. If you look right above this I mentioned to @gemwolf110 doing a cleaning challenge, would you be interested? Nothing too stressful but we could check in on how we're doing this month. I think not only are you choosing to be happy but you're choosing yourself now too which is beautiful.
865Jessica Great job on the day, the exercise, water, and food are outstanding!
@TeresaW2024 Way to go, you did great jumping right in to Dig Deeper! Haha I've given up on pushups too, my upper back goes out every time. I can do wall pushups, can you do those? Strive is a great word for the year! Maggie Mae is adorable as well, that barking would be hard but one look at her face it would be tough to stay mad for long. Asher's a pretty bossy cat but I can't stay mad at him.
@19shmoo69 YES you definitely need some pompoms!
Hi team! I'm waiting for the Instant Pot pin to drop so I can eat my split pea soup and figured I'm check in here before eating. Today was a good day, I slept in and had a great workout then have been cleaning/decluttering. I'm going to focus on doing that this month, it will help keep me busy while I get used to being in a deficit again. I've done well with food today too. I'm trying to go into January strong as I'm another one who struggles with depression this time of year. I have some new seeds coming and need to get things organized for indoor seeds, I'll probably wait until the end of the month to start though. Have a great night and Tuesday!0 -
Hope everyone had a good New Years. Hopefully you remembered to get your greens & beans in for dollars & cents in 2024. (Southern US traditions can be very strange).2
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Happy New Year! I am sleepygirl79 and my name holds true. I enjoy a good nap, but am also a night owl. I also seem to enjoy snacking at night which I have found to be my biggest issue.
I live in Canada with my 2 boys, hubby, and Golden retriever. I work full time with 0-5 year old kids and also do some private work on the side. I enjoy Zumba classes and walking the beast every night (sun, rain, blizzard-he doesn’t care). In warmer months I have tried jogging on occasion and much prefer that to a treadmill. Other than that, I get my kids to their activities.
I seem to be a floater here and will occasionally pop in or abandon everyone for a few weeks-sorry.
This month I want to work harder at getting back to tracking.
PS @19shmoo69 I am in favor of black and gold pompoms! Wifey can use them as new years decorations when you’re done.2 -
My sweeties want to say hi to all the pups!
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WI Monday
PW 204.6
CW 205.2
Bah humbug3 -
Well I just wrote this whole long thing out and it deleted and I'm tired now so.... whatever.
I tried.
@AmbersWay bah humbug for real
Happy new year 🫶🏼4 -
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JadeGypsyxo wrote: »Well I just wrote this whole long thing out and it deleted and I'm tired now so.... whatever.
I tried.
@AmbersWay bah humbug for real
Happy new year 🫶🏼
Urgh that is so frustrating when that happens.1 -
@19shmoo69 - I think you need coffee colored pom poms! Thank you for stepping up!
@katmary71- YAY kitties!
So many cute poochies!
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@19shmoo69 I'm sorry it wasn't working. We've gotten 5 responses so it is working for some people at least. Is anyone else having trouble with the survey? Thank you for stepping forward to be Team Motivator!!! LOL if your wife gets you black and gold pom poms, we need to see a pic of that!!!
@txcritter69 I'm sorry about your severe depression. I'm glad you didn't leave the group, I hope you feel safe to vent here. Good idea to declutter your social media, I need to do that. HUGS.
@865jessica That's fabulous! What great NSVs, I'd say you are starting off 2024 with a bang!
@TeresaW2024 LOL I'm glad I wasn't alone.
The fireworks...ugh...here, too. I went to the store yesterday morning and there was shrapnel everywhere from the darned fireworks. So bad for the pups of the neighborhood. Thank you! Little Maggie barks at everything? She has company in our house: we have to keep the front door closed because our pups will bark (and get in fights) if someone either comes by the door or to the door. Great job starting your program! And 2 days sugar-free, yay!!! I know you hate tracking cals, so good on you for doing it. You got this, girl! Maggie is soooo cute! I love that little face.
@gemwolf110 That looks delicious! Nice mug.
@Katmary71 Yeah it felt good to go to sleep but I do miss seeing the ball drop. Yes! The craft table will help.
Thank you. How did your split pea soup turn out? Way to go, decluttering and cleaning! I'm sorry about the depression. I suffer/struggle with depression year-round on occasion. Thankfully, not really a lot right now. Are you going to use your Aerogarden? I am going to break out mine soon and plant that strawberry mint you gave me. Your kitties are so cute and healthy-looking! They are beautiful.
@badnoodle You too! I am going to have bad luck all year: I usually go with the Pennsylvania Dutch/German tradition of pork and sauerkraut but we didn't make it yesterday.
Hi all. Yesterday, we took down all the Christmas decorations and then put together my craft table. We didn't even get in a fight over it, which is nice, because usually my husband gets impatient and we get in an argument! I can't believe I go back to work today after having time off. And the holidays are over, so no more days off until President's Day in February.
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I'm starting to get frustrated. I've been eating consistently under my calories (by around 800-1000 calories a day) and increased my activity, and I've still somehow gained 4 lb. in two weeks. Is it possible MFP is adding too many calories to what I burn? I've been eating 1000-1400 calories a day (after burning some on movement), and it seems like this shouldn't be physically possible?3
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Good morning Slim peeps,
I Hope everyone had a great New Year!
First off, I LOVE ALL THE PET PICTURES! I am a dog mom to a Blue Heeler named Diesel aka Knucklehead,
@gemwolf110 Thanks! I am looking forward to relieving myself of a lot stuff this year. It is just amazing how you can accumulate so much stuff and never use it.
@19shmoo69 YAY!!! and I say yes to the pom poms too,
@Katmary71 A cleaning challenge sound great. I hope it will keep me moving this time. I fizzled out last yr and need to finish along with some paint trim and ceiling in the kitchen. I'm not going to mention the projects I started and didn't finish.
So yesterday was a pretty good day, I started cleaning and decluttering our game room/storage room. Run across my old records and decided to play them while cleaning. I still love the sound of vinyl records. Did cook pork chops w/black eyed pea, cornbread and a salad. But then came the evening munchies. I really need help with this. I am doing the no spend this month so I hope I can control some of the munchies by just not buying the extra snacks. I also hope this will help with less sugar and sodium in my diet.
Today I will be tackling some of my crafting stuff and getting it organized, I am fixing to declutter A LOT of STUFF!
Enjoy your day!
"Today" I choose to be HAPPY!!!
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txcritter69 wrote: »Good morning Slim peeps,
I Hope everyone had a great New Year!
First off, I LOVE ALL THE PET PICTURES! I am a dog mom to a Blue Heeler named Diesel aka Knucklehead,
@gemwolf110 Thanks! I am looking forward to relieving myself of a lot stuff this year. It is just amazing how you can accumulate so much stuff and never use it.
@19shmoo69 YAY!!! and I say yes to the pom poms too,
@Katmary71 A cleaning challenge sound great. I hope it will keep me moving this time. I fizzled out last yr and need to finish along with some paint trim and ceiling in the kitchen. I'm not going to mention the projects I started and didn't finish.
So yesterday was a pretty good day, I started cleaning and decluttering our game room/storage room. Run across my old records and decided to play them while cleaning. I still love the sound of vinyl records. Did cook pork chops w/black eyed pea, cornbread and a salad. But then came the evening munchies. I really need help with this. I am doing the no spend this month so I hope I can control some of the munchies by just not buying the extra snacks. I also hope this will help with less sugar and sodium in my diet.
Today I will be tackling some of my crafting stuff and getting it organized, I am fixing to declutter A LOT of STUFF!
Enjoy your day!
"Today" I choose to be HAPPY!!!
Diesel is adorable. My youngest is also nicknamed knucklehead lol1 -
@morenin what is your target caloric goal?
I am aiming for 1200-1400 calories a week, starting this week. Last week I was eating 1600-1800. Theoretically, the higher amount should have been offset by the exercise I did last week, but it doesn't seem to have worked out that way. Beginning to wonder if I should get my metabolism checked somehow. I have hypothyroid, but it's supposedly controlled.0 -
I know I'm a little late with my intro, but here goes:
I am about to hit the big 5-0 in 2 weeks. I have 3 children in their 20s – oldest is my son, Marcus (granddaughter Sophie is 8 months), then my daughter Sydney (due 2/8/24 with baby Oliver), and my youngest daughter Hunter (grandson Byron is 6 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 almost 19 years.
I have always been a yo-yo dieter, but mainly up. When I lose weight, I can never seem to keep it off for longer than a year. Currently I have about 60 pounds to lose. I just had my 3rd ankle surgery on Dec 22, so while laid up in front of the TV, I decided to motivate myself to eat cleaner (no processed foods), so I watched just about all of Healthy Emmie’s videos. I have been doing pretty good already plus no soda since the day before surgery. Definitely helps me to feel better. I steamed Idaho potatoes in the Instant Pot for the first time and they turned out fabulous! We all (Hunter, her hubby, Syd and I) loved eating them plain, just like an apple. If you want to give it a try, put 1” of water in it, add a steamer tray, scrubbed/pricked taters and set it for 14 minutes. Let it natural release. Perfection – better than a Wendy’s baked potato!
This year I will focus on choosing unprocessed foods. Trying to come up with a little catchphrase for it. Any ideas?
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@TeresaW2024 – Sorry about your circumstances, but it’s great to “see” you again, my friend!
@JadeGypsyxo – OMGoodness your kittens’ names are too cute and your doggie is adorbs!
@trooworld – I am on a mission to make a yummy carrot hummus now! Choose your own adventure…gosh what a blast from the past! I might have to check out the game
So you don’t get MLK Jr Day off? I’m so sorry you have to wait until February for a holiday.
@gemwolf110 – Oh your fluffer babies are adorable!
@19shmoo69 – Skip the coffee and go straight to the good stuff… howsabout a spot of tea, gov’nah? And thanks for being our motivator! Black & gold pom poms would be the BEST!
@katmary71 – Ooohh peppermint vanilla tea sounds heavenly!
@txcritter69 –Depression is an awful thing to live with. We’ve got you. Hugs.
@865jessica – Nice job on the water consumption!
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Since we are showing off our animals, I have to post a picture of Earl!
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@Katmary71 I can do wall push-ups! I can also do them on my knees if my right shoulder isn’t causing me grief. I hope you can stay strong and away from depression. I imagine getting in the sun and working in the garden is a big help for you. I’ve never had split pea soup but often wondered what it taste like. Those kitties!!
@badnoodle, I’m a Southern transplant and have never done the greens & beans. We had burgers and sweet potato fries. I hope I can still get some dollars and cents this year!
@JadeGypsyxo accidental deleting is the worst!! I type my post in a Google Doc because of that very reason.
@trooworld way to go not fighting with hubby during the stress of taking down Christmas and putting something together. I bought a rebounder and putting it together yesterday with hubby did cause me a bit of stress and I had to bite my tongue more than once
@morenin Yeah, I know it can be frustrating to do everything you feel is right and still not see the scale move, or worse move in the wrong direction. Have you considered not having MPF track your workouts? It can be very difficult to track a calorie burn. I have mine set to sedentary even though I do work out. Also, if you have increased your activity your body may be holding on to water. Keep working out and drink more water and that might get things moving in the right direction.
@txcritter69 Diesel is gorgeous! Getting to play old vinyl records is so cool. I would love that! I’ve had to make it a strict rule that once I’m done eating dinner the kitchen is closed. Brush your teeth, get some water, and be done.
@vegan4lyfe2012 It’s good to be back!! Wow, congrats on the grandbabies! That is wonderful.
Hello everyone! I did day two of the program, which was legs. Whew!! I have a long way to go before I’m back to the shame I once was. I will probably be sore tomorrow but like they say, “NO pain, NO gain!” I went into the office today and did end-of-the-month work. I need to clean out some files and make room for 2024 but I didn’t feel like it. I might drag hubby up there with me tomorrow since he has a doctor’s appointment nearby. We are also planning to go see the baby. My nice finally settled on a name. Elliot Rome and we will call him Eli. OK, I need to go get dinner started. White chicken chili in the Instant Pot.
Word for 2024 - Strive
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@micaroo4- Earl is a handsome baby. He looks so very soft and cuddly.
Hi, everyone! Tuesday is going well, I did another 30 mins on the treadmill and increased my speed. I was going to do 45mins but I think I need to focus on getting back in the groove again. Doing salmon patties, garden vegetable rice and broccoli for dinner. It's my go to meal when I don't want to cook but want to be healthy.4 -
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Since everyone is showing pics of their pets, here's mine. I've been training them but only two would actually sit up.
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Jumping on the bandwagon
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TeresaW2024 wrote: »@morenin Yeah, I know it can be frustrating to do everything you feel is right and still not see the scale move, or worse move in the wrong direction. Have you considered not having MPF track your workouts? It can be very difficult to track a calorie burn. I have mine set to sedentary even though I do work out. Also, if you have increased your activity your body may be holding on to water. Keep working out and drink more water and that might get things moving in the right direction.
I will set MFP to not track work outs, that may help! Water I'm trying to hit a good level on, 10 cups in one day was too much. I will keep trying!2 -
@badnoodle I came close to getting black-eyed peas but had just bought split peas for leftover ham, we usually do sauerkraut and pork on the first but my brother's family has Covid and my folks are sick. Hopefully it will still help with good luck! I have collard greens in my garden and it's almost time to harvest.
@JadeGypsyxo I know losing your post is super annoying! The easiest to do if you're writing a long post is to copy and paste it from a word document. If @TeresaW2024 and the previous motivators hadn't shared that I would've quit the group because that drove me crazy! You never lose a few words it's always like 10 responses.
@gemwolf110 Thank you, I'll tell the boys what you said!
@trooworld The Split Pea soup is from the Rootitoot cookbook, the only things I changed were adding some pearl barley and adding some marjoram. Here's the recipe if anyone who doesn't have the cookbook but has a pressure cooker would like to try it: https://rootitoot.com/recipes-and-cooking/soups/ham-and-split-pea-soup/ I hope that strawberry mint grows! The light on the old Aerogarden is a pain, it's so bright it keeps me up and there's no way to change and it doesn't seem to be on a 24 hour cycle. When I start all the seedlings I turn them off at night. That's a long stretch of work with no days off!
@morenin Yes MFP adds more calories than you're probably burning, it's very generous with burn amounts. I think that's where your main problem is but tightening up logging (weighing food for example and logging grams versus “one piece of fruit”) might be worthwhile too. I saw where you said you'll not track workouts, that's a good idea. You could also Google the amount you're doing and what the burn is for someone your weight then add it yourself.
@txcritter69 Diesel is so regal-looking! That's a gorgeous photo of him, he's really beautiful and the background is gorgeous. I love that you were listening to your old records while cleaning, that sounds so fun! I still listen to a lot of 80s music for the same reason, good memories. Should we make our own cleaning goals? I'm throwing away 10 things a day minimum then cleaning.
@vegan4lyfe2012 Hm on the catchphrase not sure, my first couple years here if I would start to feel shy or was hesitant to do something I'd just do it or Go For It would go through my head.
@micaroo4 Earl is so handsome! I'm glad you shared him, I love seeing everyone's pets!
@TeresaW2024 Anything in the classic push-up pose, plank, or downward dog flares me up, sounds like we have some of the same no-no's! It's raining right now, I did stop by the farm earlier before it started to talk to the farm manager and it was great to see how everything was doing. Here's my recipe: https://rootitoot.com/recipes-and-cooking/soups/ham-and-split-pea-soup/ it's for an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Hard to describe it, it's like a green pea and lentil! It's usually made with a ham bone, chopped ham, or bacon for flavor though I've done a vegan version with jalapenos and that was real good too. Elliot Rome is a beautiful name! Haha guess you DO have an IP, the white chicken chili sounds delicious.
@865jessica Your dinner sounds so good, way to go on not overdoing it getting back into routine today.
@19shmoo69 LOL, nice pets!
@sleepygirl79 Your pup is gorgeous!
Hi everyone! So happy to see how many of us who struggle with winter depression are here posting. Today's my 5 years since I came back and got my act together. Workout went well, went to the store, and spent some time at the farm and in my garden. I decided to toss 10 things a day and clean what I can, today I also got a box of my Mom's books together to return.
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Ok so I did my post in notes first bc if it gets deleted again ima cry. It is devastating. Nobody else but us knows the true devastation of writing a long thought out post and having it deleted for NO REASON. We need an extra support group cause I was really sad about it last night 🤣
@txcritter your dog is beautiful and so is that pic. You should be a photographer. I'm also on the no late night snack train. Let's help each other. I do good allllll day and then at 2am I'm like let's just eat a whole sleeve of Oreos 🤩
@morenin it's always a good thing to go get checked for things like blood work and hormones etc. I did that and it turns out I'm deficient in a bunch of vitamins which was contributing to like all my issues. it could also be you have just plateaued (I don't think I spelled that right) which is okay. My calorie goal is about the same.
@vegan it's funny you like horror movies bc my whole family loves them. My son and my sister are crazy about them and I do like them but I'm not trying to see every single one. But this week I've watched House of 1000 corpses (a classic), Polaroid which was stupid, and ..... I can't remember. Oh yeah. Ma.
@micaroo 🎶 Good bye, Earl
We need a break,let's go out to the lake, Earllllllll 🎶
My day was good. I totally forgot to get a scale and then I went to WALMART specifically for a scale and then forgot and bought a bunch of other random stuff I didn't need. And walked out with no scale. And then I went to the doctors office and didn't ask them to get on the scale even though I was thinking about it on the way there. I have scale issues ☹️. But I promise to weigh in tomorrow.3
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