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Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2024

jugar
jugar Posts: 10,123 Member
edited March 2024 in Social Groups
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Here is your Team chat room for February 2024. Happy New Year! 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 here any time.

Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!

Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8

Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 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 - 19shmoo69
Weight No More - @rachelrjh and @BodyTalking
WaistAways - @MaddawgMadsen
Shape Shifters - @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85

HOW IT ALL WORKS: The February challenge runs for weeks, from February 4 - March 2. 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, and may everyone else get to work on next week!

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 single 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 can be moved to the Support Team for as long as you need. 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 Leap Month begin!!
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  • TeresaW2024
    TeresaW2024 Posts: 572 Member
    Hello, I’m Teresa. I was a long-time member, but home life got really crazy, so I stepped away for about a year. But I missed this group and needed the accountability. I had lost 80 lbs and put almost 60 pounds back on. But I decided that this year was the year to change all that. I can’t stop the changes that are happening with my husband’s dementia and all the stress that comes with that. But I can change the things I can, and my weight and health must also be priorities. :)

    I live with my husband, Joe, mom, and little fur baby, Maggie Mae. My sister was living with me but is now staying with her daughter, who just had her fourth baby. You will hear me talk about my great-nieces and nephews because I adore them! >3 I work for my church as their Admin. Assistant, and I am very fortunate that it's a super flexible job that I get to do mostly from home. I also love doing jigsaw puzzles! :)



    @trooworld Yikes, I am so sorry that you got bit. Why were your dogs fighting? Is that usual for them? I’m glad you weren’t seriously hurt.


    Good morning! I am so happy it’s Saturday, and I don't have to work out for the next two days. Yesterday was bis and tris, and Shaun T did these reverse bicep curls that have my forearms crying this morning. I slept in until almost 7:30, which was late, but I needed it. I plan to do my floors today and some other housework and then chill out with my puzzle. Tomorrow is our new pastor’s first official day, and we are having a potluck lunch afterward. I will be making an Italian pasta salad and a sundried tomato dip. I bought the dip mix at Cracker Barrel, so hopefully, it will be good. :)
    2024 Word: Strive
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,966 Member
    The February Week 1 Group Challenge is live and ready to begin tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 4th and will run through Saturday, Feb. 10th. Please join us for the 7-Day Self-Love Challenge! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10908940/february-week-1-group-challenge-7-day-self-love-challenge/p1?new=1

    Hope to see you there!
    Jessica :blush:
  • Oldmfp
    Oldmfp Posts: 28 Member
    edited February 2024
    Introduction: 🌸
    Hi, my name is Josey. I'm a wife and mommy of two in my early 30s. I live in New York City. I started with Mission Slimpossibles in November 2023. My hobbies include singing, art, crafts, photography, nature, and gaming. I also love animals and have a calico kitty. I have been using Myfitnesspal since 2009 with great success losing over 90lbs and reaching my fitness goals. I was able to mantain up until 2019 when covid hit. Due to stress and family crisis, I let myself go, stopped using mfp, and gained back all I lost.
    I have lost 26 lbs so far since last year and have 60lbs more to lose. I currently workout at home with HIIT cardio on my bike/elliptical and strength train with resistance bands.

    My goals for 2024: Is to be healthier and fitter than last year so I can be a better self and for my family, which is most important than a number on a scale and to relearn healthy food habits and love and appreciate my self and my body by choosing what is best for myself in all areas of my life.

    I am very thankful for this group which helps support, encourage and keep me accountable. Here's to all of us reaching our goals this year! 💪✨
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,650 Member
    edited February 2024
    Hi everyone! I'm Kathy, I'm a Captain of Mission Slimpossibles along with my awesome friend @trooworld. We have long-term member @19shmoo69 as our motivator. I've been on this team for about 5 years and was a motivator until recently when our last co-captain stepped down. I'm 52 and live in the Sacramento area, CA with my two 4-year-old cats. I've been dealing with chronic pain and health issues for quite awhile and had my 5th back surgery a few months ago. I file claims part-time then volunteer at the food bank farm and am secretary of a local charity that keeps me pretty busy. I also have a good-sized garden at home, love to read, watch movies, and go to concerts. I have my diabetes under control with diet and eat low-moderate carbs. I do chair cardio, weighs and strength training, and stretching (plus PT) as exercise. I'm also trying treatments at a holistic clinic.

    We're so happy you're here, let's have an amazing February!
  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 332 Member
    Hi All!

    I’m a mom of 3, married for 30 years now. Somehow still feeling young 😂 I’ve been with this amazing group for a year and mfp for ages. I lost over 70lbs here. After some health issues, I gained some back, so I returned, found you all and started losing it. I’ve been struggling since my husband’s accident this past summer but am finding my way back. I’m trying to keep to my low carb, every 3 hours meals with 10k steps daily. Some days are better than others. This group has been so supportive and I really appreciate everyone.

    @txcritter69 I hope you’re feeling better since you got on antibiotics.

    @trooworld how’s your brother in law doing? Sorry about the pooches fighting and you getting bit. How’s your bite now?

    @Katmary71 thanks for the kind words (jan thread) and as for my cyst, I’m high risk for surgery so it is monitored every 6 months. My kidney check up was moved from 6 months to a year and neurology is still at 6 months. I’m happy that my tests are coming back with good results, nothing worse.

    I enjoy your post about all the charity work. You really keep us inspired. You’re doing amazing.

    @littlebabekitty your intro sounds similar to how I came back. So glad we have this group. You’ll do amazing.

    @morenin you’re on a good path. Definitely start slow, so you don’t burn out. You can add on as things get easier. That helped me a lot.

    @micaroo4 you are an inspiration with your walking. I get happy when I see your numbers. Then I’m like get up and move. 😂

    @19shmoo69 thanks for the fun posts!

    @TeresaW2024 how’d the pastor’s first day go? I imagine it was fun.

    @Veta2018 congratulations on your upcoming grandbaby. Soon enough you’ll be chasing baby feet around the house.

    @tammymccrady6278 sorry about the loss of your fur baby. I hope your heart is healing.

    ———

    Well it’s been a hard week here. My aunt passed away, my eldest got sick again and then myself yesterday. You know when it rains it pours. Otherwise, we’re all managing.

    Have a great day. Sorry for any posts I missed, I’m trying to catch up.



  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 3,152 Member
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  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,650 Member
    @trooworld I DO have a lot of tea in case I’m snowed in for a year, hahaha! That’s scary how is your hand feeling today? Sandwiches are a good idea! Shoot they were just doing better too! That makes sense with Daisy’s nightmare but still disappointing plus your hand injury is frustrating. I’m glad you’re working on art again, have fun at the zoo! Looking beautiful!

    @TeresaW2024 I was wondering if your sister was still with you, I’m sure your niece can really use her help right now. Sounds like a perfect relaxing day for you! The dip sounds great, yum!

    @Veta2018 Congratulations on 35lbs down that’s awesome! The award event was a lot of fun though we didn’t win anything but were in the tops for most areas. It was fun hanging out and getting dressed up for it, everyone looked so good! Ugh oh sounds like you need a break for your muscles to recover, good idea to take it easy today. I think slightly sore is okay but if it’s real sore a break sounds good. You handled going out to eat well even if it’s a little over, chances are you were in maintenance range and will still stable. I was expecting your story to turn into eating 2 loaves of bread but you did great especially for being starving!

    @morenin That’s awesome you dropped a pant’s size! Those are great goals, think about which one will get you closer to your goal and when you feel good about having that one under control add the next one, you got this! Hm your body may just need to balance out after the weight loss and sodium, wait a few days and hopefully it will adjust.

    @littlebabekitty You’re doing great you’ll get those 60lbs off! We’re thankful to have you on our team and as part of our family now, I look forward to watching you become a healthier you.

    @AmbersWay We appreciate you too! That’s great news the tests are going well, I’m glad you’re able to go longer with the kidney one! Thank you that was so kind of you to say. Oh no I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your eldest are feeling better soon, thinking of you.

    @megnolia82 Are you able to try a few things with functional nutrition or do you have to jump all in? I definitely see the pros and cons of that I’ve been in the same boat being hesitant because of cost.

    @txcritter69 Thank you! I’m so glad you’re doing better and have recovered from the infection. Thank goodness mouths heal fast! Sounds like you’re doing great despite all the soft food! I probably would’ve ended up with ice cream if I’m being honest.

    @sleepygirl79 Hang in there it could be sodium or bloating or just fluctuations, it will balance out.

    WOOHOO MISSION SLIMPOBBLES in 2nd place for percentage and pounds down for the last week, way to go TEAM!

    @tammymccrady6278 @Vata2018 @askewcr Great job overall for January top winners!
    @badnoodle @Cornanda @askewcr @laurelfit57 Way to go on leading the pack!

    @Cornanda Huge hug on your visit, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Too funny on the soap box derby car I’m glad you weren’t injured!

    Hi everyone! That was a lot of posts! Had the card reading party this morning, we’re having crazy winds right now and it was raining while getting all the boxes from businesses in the retirement home then pouring while we were getting organized card bags and boxes in cars. We’re just under 7000 cards which was our goal and were planning on a card party tomorrow but still have two boxes that need to be counted so I’ll wait. A group of us went to a local bar that was having School of Rock performing so we stayed outside. This bar had a drink our charity gets the proceeds from so we went to support them and have our drink. I’m behind on a lot of stuff but am so tired I don’t know if I’ll get anything but a bath done tonight. My diet went downhill not taking time to eat before I went, back to it tomorrow. I did work out no Zero Days here!
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,650 Member
    WEIGH INS STILL NEEDED: @badboodle @laurelfit57 @littlebabekitty @vegan4lyfe2012

    TOMORROW WEIGH IN REMINDERS FOR: @AmbersWay @Jactop @GrinningPossumLifts

    FUNNY STORY: I think I was in 4th grade and had a crush on this guy Roy in my class. My little brother had HIS brother in the class and they were going roller skating at the roller rink so I went in case Roy went. I figured out who his brother and dad were and got it in my head that if I showed off and made a good impression it would get back to Roy so I zoomed in front of them and went to “rex” (criss cross the skates in front and in back real fast) and managed to get my wheels tangled up and fell flat on my face! So mortifying, his Dad rushed over to see if I was okay (they almost ran me over) and I couldn’t talk at all as I’d knocked my breath out, as soon as I could talk I yelled I was fine and went and sat in a bathroom stall for awhile!
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,544 Member
    @Katmary71 - Love your story!
  • TeresaW2024
    TeresaW2024 Posts: 572 Member
    @trooworld Why did you choose a dung beetle to paint? I once watched a documentary on them, and they really are incredible creatures. But they are ugly! :D I love your new glasses. Very snazzy! Are you growing out your grey? I love it! I am going to my hairdresser today, and we will have a serious talk about me growing out my natural color. I am so tired of dyeing my hair. Plus, I can’t be tied to a chair for three hours anymore, leaving Joe home alone. I need simplicity in my life!

    @Cornanda I know seeing your mom and dad is sweet and painful at the same time. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease. I don’t know what type of dementia Joe has. I don’t think it’s Alzheimer's because he still remembers his life, but it’s his short-term memory and his ability to communicate that is the real struggle. And he will only get worse, which is hard to accept, as I know you understand. <3 Cute story! I bet those dads were so worried about you hitting that car. :)

    @ Katmary71 HaHa loved your story! Reminded me of the time I was trying to impress a boy at the roller rink. I was cruising along, trying to look so cool, and then I tripped and fell so hard on my butt that I was sure I broke my tailbone. The joys of young womanhood, huh? :D



    Hi Team! I forgot to post again yesterday. We had a good day at church yesterday with our new pastor and his family formally joining and becoming a part of our church family. We had a church potluck, and I did OK, but I did cave and had a small piece of pecan pie. After my workout this morning, I have a hair appointment, and then I need to do some church work. We might be changing banks, which will be a huge hassle, and I hope it doesn’t need to happen. :#
    2024 Word: Strive
  • Veta2018
    Veta2018 Posts: 711 Member
    edited February 2024
    @morenin - I also do measurements. And I notice my stomach is sagging at the bottom too. I guess it's common.

    @Cornanda - I like your soap box car story. Sounds fun. <HUGS> My grandma and I were really close. I was named after her. As her Alzheimer's got worse, it got harder. She got to a point where she didn't recognize me anymore. She also would get angry because she couldn't remember things. It was difficult for everyone, especially when we had to place her in a nursing home.

    Congratulations @badnoodle , @Cornanda , @askewcr , and @laurelfit57 for top weight loss last week!

    Great job @tammymccrady6278 , and @askewcr on your January weight loss!

    @DebJB30, @19shmoo69 - We've got this!

    @Katmary71 - Roller skating, I remember going roller skating. I practiced for hours to learning how to skate backwards. We still have a roller rink open near us. I celebrated my kids birthday there. Thank you. I wanted the bread, but I drank a few glasses of unsweetened tea instead.

    @trooworld - Thank you, I feel pretty disciplined when it come to portion size, it's the quality of foods I choose that I still need to be mindful about. I like your glasses. I went to the eye doctor for the first time and I'll be needing to get glasses too. I draw a little bit. Here's a picture I drew of my dog, Benny. I drew one of my husband too, but he does not think it looks like him.
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    Good morning!
    Yesterday went well. I didn't do my regular workout routine. I took it easy and walked our property with Benny and my husband. It was a beautiful day outside. I think we reached 43 degrees but with the sun out it felt warmer. We found some mushrooms and seen some trees starting to bud. Looks like we might get an early spring.

    💪 Mission Slimpossible Strong! 💪
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    Please welcome back @AustinRuadhain :)
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,123 Member
    Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
    Please welcome back @AustinRuadhain :)

    This is great news! Welcome back - once you have posted your weigh-in day and what you weighed on that day last week (wild guesses accepted), one of your wonderful captains @Katmary71 or @trooworld will put that in the spreadsheet and I'll put you in order on the roster. You'll be good to go!
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