Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - FEBRUARY 2024
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Weigh in day- Saturday
PW- 242.2
CW- 242.6
Still doing my arm and back exercises from PT to help with my shoulder and neck pain. I'm meeting my water goal of 120-130 oz daily. I'm still working on controlling my snacking habits and working on making better choices on what I eat.6 -
Username: Digger61
Weigh in day: Saturday
CW: 218
PW: 2175 -
@19shmoo69 - Thank you for sharing your story, and @Katmary71, thank you for doing these spotlights. Interesting and inspiring.
@laurelfit57 I can only imagine how frustrating it is to find someone who can help you and give you a medication that will keep helping and not stop working. Your new puppy is sooo cute!! What does it mean to be a guardian home? Do you have to give her up at some point? Vannie does look happy to have a new friend.
@Katmary71 HaHa that is funny! I am using an old spreadsheet for my weigh-ins. I guess I better edit the darn thing. Ugh, sorry you had drama with the vice president, but good for you for not taking her crap and setting her straight on your ability to handle what you have to do.
@trooworld I hope Urgent Care can help your husband and that he will start feeling better very soon. It's a bummer you won’t go to the pug Valentine's party. I bet that would be super cute!
Good morning! This whole week has been a bust. Fortunately, after three sleepless nights, Joe and I both had a good night's sleep last night, but I still feel wiped out. Joe's dementia has taken such a hit this week, and I’m praying he bounces back. Later today, we are going to a 60th birthday party for our former pastor. There will be people there I haven’t seen in ages so it should be fun.
I love all these playlists! I don’t have a playlist. I love all 80s music; it always makes me happy and nostalgic. These days, I mostly listen to contemporary Christian music. David Crowder is my absolute favorite!
2024 Word: Strive
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The February Week 2 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Feb 11th, running through Saturday, Feb. 17th. Please join us for Fifteen for Fitness. Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10909403/february-week-2-group-challenge-fifteen-for-fitness#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
Jessica
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Everyone let's jump in and try out @jessicakrall8 's challenge, somehow she manages to come up with challenges almost every week for the entire group here! I think she must love challenges more than me (She's an awesome woman too if you haven't had the chance to get to know her yet).
Weigh-ins still needed:
@badnoodle @laurelfit57 @GrinningPossumLifts @davors9 @vrafer
@tammymccrady6278 Thank you for the reminder I'll post it again. I reported it earlier in the week but didn't note it for myself so I'd just read down the list of people and listed them (in other words just ignore me I did pass it on).
Tomorrow Weigh-in Reminder :
@19shmoo69 @badnoodle @laurelfit57 @megnolia82 @sleepygirl79 @txcritter69 @littlebabekitty @morenin @vegan4lyfe2012 Veta2018 @DebJB30
NOTE ON WEIGH-INS:
If you are unable to weigh in on your usual day you can weigh earlier or later in the week for it as long as I get it by Saturday night, just let me know. The weights are tallied on Sunday morning so if you're back before then you're welcome to still add it in for that week.4 -
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@tammymccrady6278 Got it have a wonderful time! Enjoy those grandkids! They have to be so happy to be spending time with you right now!
@micaroo4 Isn’t that fun?! So a few years ago in a Facebook rock group (Godsmack) someone posted them and I said I’d recognize those hotties anywhere it’s 2Cellos! A few minutes later I get a notice one of them is following me on Instagram which is horribly embarrassing. I honestly don’t know if it was really him or a scammer, I’d guess the latter but he was real polite and asked if I was coming to see their American tour and never tried to get money or anything weird so who knows. I DO love their music they makes Cellos mainstream which is awesome.
@gemwolf110 Final stretch, you got this!
@trooworld How funny about Violet do you put on any of the YouTube animal channels? I’ve created a monster with Jasper, he stands in front of the TV when I turn it on now so I can’t see until he tires of Cat TV. I left this calming music for dogs and cats on when I went to the store recently and they were both on the couches snoozing to it when I got home. Hahaha I love her barking at the rude people staring at her! Was the dog beach one Who Let The Dogs Out? We like the same rap and R&B! I think the other one I really like is the one you’d told me about with Gladys. The slower one with Force MC’s Tender Love and Keith Sweat was a good one too, I played that while doing makeup the other day. I'm so glad you love those as much as I do! I hope urgent care is able to help with your husband and get him over this faster. Hugs you’ve had a tough couple of weeks, be extra nice to yourself right now.
@865jessica How are the exercises going are you feeling stronger? Great job on water, sounds to me like you’re doing great!
@TeresaW2024 I feel that way with all the playlists too plus I love discovering new music. 80’s music almost always makes me happy. When your sleep is disturbed that much even if you have one night of good sleep you’re still wiped out which stinks. I hope this is temporary and not the new norm, prayers for you and Joe. Have a great time at the birthday party, being around old friends should be great for you both.
Hi awesome teammates! Charity stuff is smoothed out, it’s pretty funny all of us reached out to the president to let her know what was going on individually and we all tried to smooth it over. The three of us hung out after work was done last night and had some wine and laughs. The plan was I’d leave before the vice president so she could be talked to and I felt like I’d thrown her to the wolves when she was asked to stay back but a little while later she’d texted that her cat was mad she smelled like dogs (my cats were upset too, one of her dogs is always glued to me and I love him and the other two but my allergies were bad this morning). The president and I went and collected cards at a Valentine’s/farmer’s market this morning and had breakfast which was a lot of fun. Aside of that been doing some charity mail list stuff and cleaning. Have a great Sunday friends!
No Zero Days
- Great weight lifting this week, I went up on weights and am feeling strong.
- Good cardio/walking at the market
- Great friend time
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vrafer
Saturday
PW: 182.4
CW: 183.04 -
@Katmary71-Thank you for the support. Sometimes I feel like I'm going nowhere because I'm not losing weight like I did at the beginning. Then I remind myself how much stronger I am now. The exercises helped me gain muscle where I was weakest but the pain keeps happening. My husband thinks its a nerve issue.4
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19shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 269
C. W. 2686 -
Just jumping in as I have been putting off posting. Don't mean to forget anyone!
@19shmoo69 @katmary71- thank you for sharing the spotlight piece. I really enjoyed reading it!
I don't have a playlist. I like 80s music! Where do you people find these interesting groups? It might be time for me to get back into music.
@Katmary71 - I also played the organ as a child. My teacher was the leader of a polka band, so a lot of it was polkas.
@AustinRuadhain @buniphuphu - Great to see you back!
@trooworld - hope your hand is better. Hope your husband is better or that you dragged his butt to the urgent care. Violet is so adorable in her purple dress. Gus also likes to watch TV. He is interested in animals. He will run up to the TV. He failed dog TV and cat TV because squirrels were too exciting. He is OK with aquariums. You can find these on Youtube for Violet. Last week he became very upset about the Charmin toilet paper bears and barked/growled at them. (they are cartoons) . I love the cheese tax song!
@laurelfit57 - I hope you get your meds worked out because not sleeping is the pits. It affects your whole day. Puppy and Vannie are SO CUTE! Please do tell us more about puppy.
@micaroo4 - I forgot to say that your cemetery trip was very interesting, thank you for sharing that.
@Veta2018 - good work on reassessing your habits. You got this!
@TeresaW2024 - Glad you and Joe finally got a good night's sleep. Enjoy the party today!
Not much new here- had a decadent steak dinner to celebrate a work event for DH. We were sent home with some carrot cake, but I only had a tiny bit and now it's in the freezer. For the Superbowl we are not partying much, but I will make nachos for dinner- light chips/ground turkey taco meat. I will make myself a big salad so I eat less nachos.
Wishing you all a wonderful week.
Lisa
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@trooworld - I am so glad you liked some of the music! King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard is amazing! My son introduced me to them. I liked your silly cheese song! Your pug party made me smile. I hope all goes well with DH today.
@865jessica - Great job holding pretty steady this week. All your goals sound great! You are definitely not going nowhere if you are getting stronger.
@digger61 - Booyah for that loss!
@TeresaW1024 - I am so glad you guys got a good night's sleep. I hope things continue easing up.
@KatMary71 - Thanks for sharing an inspiring check-in. It's great that you smoothed things out with the charity folks, and great about all that movement!
And woohoo! - 2Cellos is new to me, and great fun!
@Cornanda - Thank you, Lisa! It's great to be back! Your freezing the cake sounds smart. (At my house, I'd have shared it with my backyard chickens!) I love your plan to have salad today. It reminds me that I need to do that today, too! We have two friends coming over for the game. For me, smart eating means a salad and fruit and a smidge of guacamole, so that's what I will be doing.2 -
Checking in on yesterday:
🟢 Great food choices. I was really happy with them. I had two social events with tempting food, a coffee date at a place that makes super tasty cookies, and a party with platters of not-the-best for -me food. I stuck with healthy choices so I could check in with a little green circle!
🟡 Movement - I got some walking in, but didn't meet my goal.
🟢 Greasing the Groove - Push-Ups - I am focusing on push-ups right now. For me, right now, that's wall/counter push-ups but with good form, and the game is to do lots. I got in a set yesterday.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/get-stronger-by-greasing-the-groove/
Today's plans
⚪ Food on plan with a focus in veggies, starting with a green smoothie this morning.
⚪ Plan for today's party: salad, fruit & smidge of guac
⚪ Fifteen for Fitness Challenge: I signed up for this, so at least 15 minutes of focused movement!
⚪ GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 3 sets (12+)
⚪ Movement: 6K steps/45 min walk
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Username: Veta2018
Weigh In Day: Sunday
SW (Starting weight): 180 lbs
PW (Previous Weight): 146 lbs.
CW (Current Weight): 144 lbs.
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Morning Slim peep,
@vegan4lyfe2012 🎊 Congrats 🎊 on baby Oliver's arrival. Welcome to the world little Duckie! Thank you for the card it was nice getting mail that meant something, instead of a bunch of junk to shred.
@laurelfit57 your new little pup is the sweets. I think about getting another pup so Diesel would have someone to play with but then I think 🤔 that means 2 dogs have to go with us when we travel. Diesel is a handful so the idea goes out the window.😂
@Veta2018 I like your ideas in your reassessment.
@Katmary71 I am glad everything got worked out with the charity VP. Hopefully you won't have to worry about anymore issue.
@tammymccrady6278 I hope you are having a blasted with your grandkids.
@trooworld I am glad you got to go to the pug party and that Violet had such a good time. She looked so adorable. I hope your DH get to feeling better or goes to the urgent care.
@19shmoo69 thanks for sharing your story.
@TeresaW2024 I am glad you and Joe finally got a good night's rest but it might take a day or two of good nights to get back to feeling decent again. I hope you had a good time at the birthday party.
I am not happy with myself this week. My food choices are slim but I have been doing good at losing and blow it with the last 2 days of eating the wrong stuff. So this week I will be looking at what i am eating as well with how much I am eating. I will admit 1200 calories is not a lot of food in my book. I feel like I stay hungry all the time so, now i have to figure out why? Oh and stop SNACKING after 8 pm. It is time to take charge.
Weigh In Sunday: Feb 11
SW 175
PW 172.7
CW 174.3
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Username: morenin
SW: 255 lb.
PW: 223.4
CW: 226.3
So, I totally fell off the wagon yesterday and the day before. It was like being sick made me STARVING. Ah well, back to it.4 -
@trooworld- I started slow just working at getting 24oz and built up from there. I find it helps me to have a large cup and use water flavoring. I start at only getting 8oz and sometime going all day with no water. I was never a fan of water.4
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@katmary71 thanks so much! That is a great idea for me to be a member of the cheering squad. I am maintaining the same weight either over or under by a pound of the 150 mark. I just keep forgetting to weigh myself on Sunday mornings. My goal will be to be back on track and do the first way in in March :-). Thanks so much!
@trooworld the breeder's company name is In-Sync her full name is "InSync's It's About Time". We call her either Time or Ty🥰. She is my dog, but she will have four litters for the breeder, the breeder takes care of all vet expenses for the first five years and all of her training is free :-). The breeder also owns the training facility so I can take as many classes with her as I want, I just need to get up to speed L O L. I love Violet in the dress! I think you should've won!
@Cornanda I wish I could figure out how to put a video on here, these two usually play tug every morning🤣.
@TeresaW2024 I am so glad to see you back! It was frustrating, but at least I know what the problem is now, just have to figure out the solution :-). It has been amazing to get consistent sleep for the first time in my adult life! It's a game changer !!
Yes Time will be mine forever, she just has to have four litters for the breeder. Vannie does get annoyed from her with her from time to time, doing lots of work with these two to try to set them up for success :-). They do play together most of the time.
@txcritter69 it took me a long long time to decide on getting another dog. I was hoping that as Vannie got older me being away from the house, would get easier on her, but it did not. If I was gone for more than four or five hours by the time I got home she was just beside herself. That didn't happen very often, but when it did it broke my heart. I think having another heartbeat in the house will be helpful for her, and this little puppy is definitely a bundle of joy. I feel the same about travelling🤣🤣🤣. I will see how it goes, Shauna the breeder said that if I ever don't want to take her with me on a trip she is more than happy to have her stay at her house3 -
Weigh in day - Sunday (with Saturday's weight)
PW 162.0
CW 161.7
I was so busy with what was going on this morning - I forgot to weigh myself until long after I'd had breakfast and had a whole 36oz bottle of water
No point in that. Sundays are not usually like that in our house. So, that's Saturday morning's weight.
This week I'm going to be traveling to be with my Mom and Dad to help them out. My mom's cancer has spread despite the immunotherapy treatments. We aren't too surprised by this, because immunotherapy is a last line of treament and was given to her because she isn't strong enough to handle chemotherapy or radiation. But my father isn't handling this well & he has signs of early dimentia. So, I'm going to go spend the week with them to help with financial arrangements and whatever else I can.
Last time I went to see them I managed to do OK with food. I always end up walking a lot in when I'm there in the retirement center where they live. So, I'll probably keep up my steps just fine. My goal during this week is to maintain where I am. I'm bringing my resistence bands for my strength training progam that I can do in my hotel room as well as I can do it at home. But I did that last time, and didn't even take them out the whole week. We'll see..4 -
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littlebabekitty
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 195.6
CW: 193
GW: 1354 -
@Katarmy71, I’m glad that everything got smoothed over with the charity. Yeah, my Maggie doesn’t like it at all if I smell like another animal.
@trooworld OMG!! First, I read the Cheese Tax song, and then I went and saw it on YouTube. Hilarious!! 😂And you can believe I also pay the cheese tax in my house. Your husband sounds as stubborn as I do about seeing a doctor. I hope he starts feeling better or does end up going to Urgent Care. Violet is adorable!! What a little lady. >3 Wow, learning Spanish is ambitious and good for you for wanting to learn. I would just get an app on my phone and look and sound like a crazy American.
@Cornanda I love carrot cake and would have difficulty putting it away. Good for you. Nachos is a great Super Bowl dinner, and I’m sure it will be just as tasty as a big salad.
@txcritter69 I don’t think 1200 calories is a lot of food, either. How tall are you? I need to stop all snacking and plan to work on that this week myself.
Hello everyone! The birthday party for my former pastor (and still very good friend) was great! There were many people there that I hadn’t seen in several years. So, lots of hugging and catching up went on. Today, Mom bought Joe and me lunch at Jason’s Deli. It’s mom’s favorite place and we have heard they are closing. Bummer! Joe and I plan to watch the Super Bowl. I am rooting for the 49ers because Joe is going for the Chiefs. I have no other reason. I plan to drink a few beers, and then tomorrow, I’ll return to my workouts and healthy eating.
2024 Word: Strive
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@865jessica It’s a lot easier to be motivated in the beginning when losing a lot and seeing big changes and getting feedback than after you’ve been with it for awhile and things are slower. You’re stronger and a lot healthier now I’m sure! What pain are you having and does it come after exercise? If we’ve talked about it I’m sorry for drawing a blank, I don’t have the best memory unfortunately. I’m sorry you’re continuing to have pain that’s real frustrating when you’ve come so far with your health.
@trooworld Haha I read that song with Pomeranian energy! I rescued one and brought it home when I was about 20. Thank you! I’m so glad you still went to the pug party and had a blast. Violet looks so beautiful! Good luck with your Spanish lesson, how fun! I’m scared to ask if you made it to urgent care. I’d like to go to a pug party to watch all these pups have a blast!
@Cornanda So glad to see you post! I DO remember you’re another organ player, isn’t there a third too in this group? Polkas would be fun to play! I had a strict older teacher at the store my parents bought the organ from that I didn’t care for then after 4-5 years switched to one who was 18 and one of a dozen kids in a family who all played instruments together. She’d let me add other notes and try new things and I LOVED her but when she went on tour with her family I refused to go back to the older teacher. @trooworld came up with most of Darren’s questions, I’m really enjoying getting to know people better through them. High 5 on a tiny piece of carrot cake only, you’re incredible! Have a great week!
@AustinRuadhain Thank you! 2Cellos is fun have a good time checking them out. That’s right now I’m remembering you’re my twin in loving checking things off lists! The 15 for fitness is perfect timing to get you moving, it’s not too long that you’ll quit but long enough to make a difference. Loved the article you go with those pushups!
@txcritter69 Thank you! Have you thought of adding back a little calories so you’re less likely to overeat or snack? For example if you added 100 calories that’s enough for some extra protein to help with feeling full. If you let yourself have 1300 calories a day instead and get some more filling food in it would make you less likely to eat the wrong things or end up snacking a lot. Just an idea I’m not fond of being starving all the time either.
@morenin Hugs just get back to it! Are you feeling better today?
@laurelfit57 In that case @jugar said she can excuse you for a week or two so let’s do that and plan on logging again in March, does that sound good? The cheerleading squad is usually if you’re done losing and maintaining or taking a long diet break for a month or more. I think the two pups being together will be great, I’m happy they’re getting along so well!
DebJB30 Hi! Yikes that IS a lot of water to drink before a weigh-in! Did you have your weigh-in switched to Sunday? It currently says that on the spreadsheet so if you’d prefer Saturdays let me know and I can change it. Oh no I’m so sorry to hear your mom’s cancer has been spreading, I wish the treatments were more effective for her. I’m glad you’re able to be with your parents. Walking and resistance bands are great planning even if you mostly end up walking, do what you can just to get through this right now. Huge hug and prayers to you, thinking of you.
@txcritter69 @Digger61 @morenin Congratulations team winners on leading the pack this last week!
@Teresa2024 I’m so glad it was a great birthday party, it sounds like just what you needed. That’s sad about the deli closing, I’m sorry to hear that I hate losing favorite spots. You have a great plan for the game and tomorrow, I’m going with that plan too!
Hi friends! I woke up at 4AM and was just going to stay up but I had no desire to go talk The Power of Now and chose to go back to bed. When I got up it was after that had started but my neighbors had invited me to breakfast at The Grange so I went and met them (FFA serves eggs, pancakes, sausage, and coffee/juice for tips). There’s a place not far that has compost, sand, and mulch and you bring your own containers so we went and got a bunch and came back and I worked on mixing all my potting mix with compost in a big pile. Went to my brother’s for the superbowl then stopped at the store and here I am! I have PT in the morning and need to get to bed. Have a great Monday!
WEIGH-IN STILL NEEDED
@megnolia82 @sleepygirl79 @vegan5lyfe2012
Tomorrow Weigh-in Reminder: @AmbersWay @Jactop @GrinningPossumLifts @AustinRuadhain
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Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW:220.0
CW: 219.2
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davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 259
CW: 260
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Real quick
@katmary71- music should be about experimenting and fun. Glad you found a teacher who understood that.
@DebJB30 - I'm so sorry to hear the news about your parents. Will be thinking of you. Here's a {{HUG}}
@vegan4lyfe2012 - thanks so much for the beautiful card and enjoy baby Oliver
@laurelfit57 - so much cuteness in your house. Now you have double the adorable dogs!
Have a great Monday all!
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@Katmary71- The pain in my neck and shoulder started about two years ago. At physical therapy I was told it was from muscle weakness but I've gain strength on my bad side and still have pain that comes an goes. I can go months and it doesn't hurt. But as of late the pain has been happening for two weeks. It starts in the mornings and I do my things I've been taught to fix it but it comes back in the afternoon. It's not as severe as before but still painful. I have a doctor appointment and going to ask for an x-ray to see if there is something more happening.3
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Monday Weigh-In
AustinRuadhain
SW 223.1
PW:223.1
CW: 220.25 -
Checking in on yesterday:
🟢 Food on plan with a focus in veggies, starting with a green smoothie this morning.
🟢 Plan for today's party: salad, fruit & smidge of guac. DONE! I did add a couple of Olipops. Back to water, coffee and tea today.
🟢 Fifteen for Fitness Challenge: I signed up for this, so at least 15 minutes of focused movement!
🟢 GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 3 sets (12+)
🟡 Movement: No 45 min walk (though I did do more than 45 min housecleaning). I was 70o steps short of my goal.
Today's plans
⚪ Food on plan with a focus in veggies, starting with a green smoothie this morning.
⚪ Fifteen for Fitness Challenge
⚪ GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 4 sets (12+)
⚪ Movement: 45 min walk
⚪ Steps: 6,000
@Teresa2024 I am so sorry about the deli closing. It's sweet that you got to go visit beforehand. I hope the party was fun! It was so great that you had beer in the Sunday plan, and back to workouts and healthy eating today!
@txcritter69 @Digger61 @morenin Wow! Congratulations on being on the leaderboard for the week! Inspiring!
@txcritter69 As far as being hungry -- have you experimented with changing what the calories are? Some calories are not as satiating as others, at least for me. More fiber works well for me. I used to keep plain baked chicken breast in the fridge, and would parcel out a 4-ounce chunk if ravenous.
@Katmary71 Yes, I do love checking things off daily lists! That is crazy helpful for me. I hope PT goes well!3 -
Bethanie0825
PW - 263.4
CW - 2635
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