Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - MARCH 2024
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Hi! I’m back from my travels. The roughest 10 days in a while. This year has started off rough. Sickness after sickness, my Aunt passed away, traveled and got 3 sick kids during this past week. My eldest ended up the worst and we had to call a doctor to the house.
The day I left, I got some results back from the hospital and they weren’t good. So now onto that and the scary possibility of having to get back on the meds that made me so sickly for 2 years.
That’s my sad update of where I have been. Some traveling, a pity party and trying dig my way out of the hole.
Now onto better things, I’m back and hoping to continue my streak of moving daily. Today is a day off as I was on a flight and exhausted. But I have been able to keep my steps above 10k. My diet was decent, but not amazing. I did go shopping today for a bunch of veggies.
Intro, I am a married (30 years) mom of 3. I’m a proud mama bear and spend a lot time keeping up with them. I’m from the midwest but have been living the expat life for years.
I’m a long time member of MFP I lost 70lb+ years back but after some health issues I gained some back and want to get it off. I lost 30lbs with this amazing group this past year. Then have put some back on since my husband’s accident. I’m confident in saying, I’m an emotional eater. I’m have fought myself to keep up with weekly weigh ins until I am fully back on track. Im slowly getting there.
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I'm Mica! I am 67 years old, I live in New Hampshire, and I work 3 days a week as a bookkeeper in a plastics factory. I still consider that to be "full time", since my workload is still the same as when I worked 5 days a week - I just have to do it faster!
I am one of the Maintainiacs of the Mission Slimpossible team, currently maintaining in my goal range of 127-133 (center weight 130) since 2019.
My housemates are my boyfriend Rich, and my cat Earl. (My profile picture is Earl).
My favorite exercise is walking. I love to ride my bicycle to/from work, but I'm not an ice-biker, so that will have to wait until the appropriate season for cycling. Indoors for cardio workouts, I've got an elliptical and a stationary bike. I also do workouts on FitOn.
I do some yoga and strength training on FitOn, not as much as I should, but I try to do at least something every single day, even if it's just one set of lunges.
Technically my weigh-in day is Saturday, but because I was going away this weekend, I last weighed in on Thursday morning Feb 28. I have not been on the scale since; I normally weigh myself daily, so tomorrow will be the day or reckoning. We've been eating out for every meal, I've had very little opportunity to exercise, and it feels like we've been at a party that never ends...or a never ending buffet. All food all day. Tomorrow, I'll try to put myself back on my normal portions, normal mediterranean-type food choices, and my usual exercise program resumes. Maybe I'll even get my weight back to normal by the time I have to report again on Saturday.
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@trooworld - I LOVE the floating teacup! I want one! or three! Your bangs are gorgeous... fuchsia looks good on you
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@trooworld I have to admit I was a bit jealous of the attention you got with your bangs. So, I thought I would share my bangs. My wife thinks they're cute.
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littlebabekitty
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 194.6
CW: 192
-2.6 yay ☺ worked hard last week to stay within calories and had food poisoning yesterday so I expected lost.
Non scale victiories: lost 1 inch off my waist and thighs and can now walk pain free for long distances. No more swelling 🎊
My Intro for new people:
Hi, i'm Josey. I'm a wife and mommy of two in my early 30s, living NYC. I started with Mission Slimpossibles in November 2023. 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 currently lost over 30 lb since last year. I workout at home with HIIT cardio on my bike/elliptical and strength training with resistance bands. I am a Christian and my hobbies include singing, art, crafting, photography, nature, and gaming. I also love animals and I have a calico kitty.
Please feel free to add me as a pal here the more motivation the better! And my messages are always open 💕7 -
Megnolia82 Sunday weigh in
SW: 228
PW: 211
CW: 212
Had an amazing day today hiking at a not-too-far away conservation area. It had waterfalls, cliffs, kettle pools and caves. So beautiful. The weather was cool but not at all unconfortable with winter coats, hats and gloves. I’m in Southern Ontario where we’ve been pretty bare for snow all winter but had a real cold snap earlier this week. We bought a conservation membership which gets us into 12 parks within an hour of us. I plan to visit all of them and do all the hiking and kayaking we can fit in!9 -
Weigh In Sunday: March
SW 175
PW 172.2
CW 171.4
Drinking water payed off. Lots of running to the restroom.7 -
My name is Nicole, I'm 40, and despite my profile photo I actually have very red hair, thanks to my talented hairdresser.
I have 2 kids, one just turned 12 yesterday and the other on the cusp of turning 6 at the end of April. I also have a husband who is 47 and, as my mother-in-law pointed out with glee, he has a bald spot.
I am a serial loser, I have lost 75+ lbs at least 3 times in my life, once as a teen, once in my 20s and again in my 30s. I'm hoping that I'll lose it, and it'll stay lost in my 40s.
I started this group at the end of last month's challenge, and was very proud to have logged 4 consecutive days of eating! Which let to some immediate results. Weekends are still a challenge, but hopefully they'll get more manageable with time and practice.8 -
Username: Veta2018
Weigh In Day: Sunday
SW (Starting weight): 180 lbs
PW (Previous Weight): 141 lbs.
CW (Current Weight): 140 lbs.
Hi! I'm Valeta. I am a 49 year-old housewife. I enjoy listening to music, reading, and gardening. Since September 1st 2023, I have lost 40 lbs. and I have 10 more pounds I'd like to lose to reach my goal weight. I'm so proud of my diligence to eat healthy and workout regularly. I also appreciate all the encouragement and support I've received from this group.
💪 Mission Slimpossible Strong! 💪6 -
WEIGH IN INFO
STILL NEEDED FOR TODAY:@sleepygirl79 @vegan4lyfe2012 @Veta2018 @DebJB30 @lairelfit57
REMINDER FOR TOMORROW: @AmbersWay @AustinRuadhain @Jactop2 -
@trooworld Oh no I forgot Violet was chewing the walls! Billionth time I've wished you were my neighbor, I'd be curious to see if micro current would help your foot. Another reason to visit me one day! Hey would Volteran gel possibly help too as it's anti-inflammatory?
@TeresaW2024 Thanks! Oh no I feel so bad for both you and Joe. Hope you get everything done and have some time to rest, you must be exhausted.
@Cornanda Yay your trip IS exciting, how fun!
@Veta2018 @morenin @AustinRuadhain @vegan4lyfe2012 Congratulations to our leaders of the pack!
@AmbersWay I'm so sorry to hear all that has been going on. I hope you won't have to go back on the meds. You're doing great especially being worn out from the flight, wtg!
@micaroo4 Sounds like you're having a great time, enjoy yourself you'll get back on track when you return.
@19shmoo69 I think you need to color your bangs too silly!
@littlebabekitty Congratulations on the inches off and especially for being able to walk pain free!
@megnolia82 Love the idea of going to all the parks, that sounds like a lot of fun!
@ninyagwa Happy birthday to your 12-year-old!
@Veta2018 We appreciate your encouragement and support too!
Hi team! Think I caught up with everyone. Still not feeling the best from the storm, I'm missing a family get-together but we'll be spending a lot of time together this month so I chose to stay behind and rest. If you've never done band stretching I recommend it, I did a good Sidney Cummings one instead of pushing it with weights or cardio today and really enjoy it. I have PT in the morning and don't care for the assistant I'm usually with so not very thrilled but I'm almost done with PT. Last time I had a great one so it's frustrating. I need to check out the challenge that was mentioned, have a great Monday!
No Zero Days
good stretching and abs
Healthy food under calories3 -
Hi there! I think I caught up on the reading. Hopefully I didn't lose any notes as I went. It was great catching up on this group's checkins. It's so inspiring!
@Jactop - 🥳 Welcome back!
@Katmary71 - Hurray for all the great work rehabilitating your gums! That is wonderful! And good for you for getting a good new toothbrush!
@tammymccrady6278 - WOW! Congratulations on breaking 190! Woohoo! 🎉
@TeresaW2024 - Happy Birthday!
@trooworld - Oh, my. Your "sexy beast" birthday post for Teresa made me laugh! And wow teacup sculpture for work is lovely.
I hope your plantar fasciitis is a little better. That takes a long time to heal.
@jugar - The challenge looks great! Thank you!
@19shmoo69 - Yes, you are a fabulous motivator. Thank you!
@megnolia82 - Your realization that you need to add back things that help you cope and bring you joy is brilliant! Here's to a great month!
@AmbersWay - Welcome back! We are thankful to have you. Congrats on keeping your steps going even on a day when you were so tired.
@littlebabekitty @txcritter69 @Veta2018 - Woohoo! Congratulations on those great weigh-in2!3 -
How Saturday Went
I was travelling, so I was all about damage control. My biggest victory was going up and down the hotel stairs to get in steps and exercise. I ate a little off plan, but nothing disastrous. I did still fit in fruit and veggies. I am home and back at it.
Sunday Plan
⚪ Food on plan: vegetables & fruits
⚪ GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 4 sets (12+) I have done 3 so far!
⚪ Steps: 6,000 not there yet, but about to work in it
⚪ Floors: 5 3 so far!
🟢 Tiny Habit: After I go to the kitchen, I do a counter pushup. Then I celebrate (fist pump or maybe a dance move)!
Tonight and tomorrow I am off coaching a science team event. My food goal is damage control! I picked up some fruit and protein bars at the store. It will be different, but hopefully good enough!4 -
@megnolia82 I am with on keeping food in its own lane. I used to say I eat because I control the food when actually it was controlling me. I was a huge emotional eater. (pun intended). You have started heading in the right direction. I am rooting for you.
@trooworld coffee time with the husband sounds like an awesome day plus the museum BOOM!!!
@TeresaW2024 I am still praying for you and your husband.
@txcritter69 It definitely could be water weight. Uniquely it could be dehydration as well. It is weird how the body works.
@laurelfit57 slight setback but you got this.
@Cornanda have loads of fun on the trip!! Send pix!!!
Way to Go Week Four winners!!!
Way to go February winners!!!
@AmbersWay sorry to hear about the illnesses and your Aunt’s passing. If you need anything just holler.
@micaroo4 don’t beat yourself up for the eating everybody needs to let loose and have those times. You got this.
@littlebabekitty i threw you a F. R.
@ninyagwa I am with you weekends are a challenge. You are correct about practice (they say it makes perfect)
@Veta2018 nice loss
@Katmary71 i may look into coloring. Lol
@AustinRuadhain thanks for the compliment. I am still learning the trade.
Be careful with the protein bars there are hidden stuff in some of them.
I think this catches up the motivation. Remember you were prayed for this evening.
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@19shmoo69 thank you so much for the support. Cool bangs you have going on there 😂.
@AustinRuadhain I love your chart you’re sharing with us for keeping on track. You did well by grabbing some fruit. I forgot my apples at the store yesterday and now I need to go back. You reminded me to buy fruit and I forgot it at the store. 😆
@Katmary71 I hope you’re feeling better. I love Sydney vids! She’s amazing. I didn’t know she has stretching with bands. I have’t went to her acct in a while. I usually stick to upper body strength training. Thanks for the info.
I’ll be back to continue catching up. I need to open my ipad, scrolling on my phone is too much.
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Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW:222.4
CW: 220.8
Man, my weight is like a teeter-totter.9 -
Made it home safely, and the laundry is done. We even got a walk in when we got home.10
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@19shmoo69 - LOVE your bangs!7
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OK!!!
Time for recommitment! I am slipping so time for regrouping. February was extremely busy but that's no excuse. I've got to get back on track! Note to self: "I can do this! I can do this!"
I am recommitting to journal my food daily and get that water in. I've gained another 1.5 pounds since Thursday and that will not do!!! I know I can get back on track. I know I can get back on track.
Let's go get it!
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@Veta2018 !!! Way to get first place this past week! And congrats to @morenin @AustinRuadhain for also getting on the leaderboard. Congrats to @vegan4lyfe2012 for being in the green all four weeks of February, wow!
@TeresaW2024 Thank you! I used to do Richard's videos too lol. I'm sorry about Joe's episode. You must be very tired emotionally and physically. HUGS.
@AmbersWay I'm sorry about your rough 10 days and that you might have to go back on those medications. Big HUGS to you.
@micaroo4 Thank you! One of my friends said I should sell them but I told her that it was just a pain enough for me to never do it again lol. And thanks about my bangs. I bet you are glad to be home.
@19shmoo69 LOL!!! You made my day with your sense of humor.
Thank you, I had an awesome day!
@littlebabekitty Congrats on the loss! Sorry about the food poisoning. Great NSV!
@txcritter69 Woo hoo on your loss!
@Veta2018 Great progress, Valeta! And congrats on another loss!
@Katmary71 Oh yeah! LOL She hasn't done it for a long time, we no longer leave her in the hallway while we are at work (she goes in a big comfy crate). Yes! My dang foot is driving me up the wall. I was wondering about Volteran, I'll look into it online to see if there is any evidence it would help. Thanks. Good job prioritizing yourself, I hope you feel better soon.
@AustinRuadhain hahaha I'm glad I could make you laugh! And thanks about my teacup. It does take a long time to heal. Not any better but I think I just need to stay off it. Good job picking up fruit and protein bars.
@sleepygirl79 Way to go!
Hi all. My foot was killing me again yesterday. What I need to do is stay off it as much as possible and stop trying to push through it. I may be less "present" here: I need to prioritize my mornings in a different way. I need to cut the time I spend on here down by half and use the other half to do yoga or some other form of exercise. I didn't do a good job of that this morning, it's going to be an adjustment. For so many years, I've prioritized this group and supporting each and every one of you.
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No Zero Days: Tracked, prioritized myself, listened to my body and skipped dinner when I wasn't hungry.
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My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"6 -
Monday Weigh-In
AustinRuadhain
SW 223.1
PW:214.9
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Hello, all!
@19shmoo69 - Yes, protein bars are a mixed bag! I don't normally eat them except as a very occasional treat, and am back to whole foods now the trip is done. I did read the label carefully and chose carefully.
@AmbersWay - I am glad you like the chart! Colored circles work really well for me.
@micaroo4 - Hurray for getting a walk in when you got home!
@trooworld - A small bale of hay! That's hilarious! Thank you!
I just realized that I switched over to March, but that there were additional check-ins on the February thread.
@laurelfit57- Your puppy pictures were outstanding! Such a cute silly girl! I have a kitten that gets in the way when I type.
Sunday Report
🟢 Food on plan: vegetables & fruits
🟡 GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 4 sets (12+) I did 3
🟢 Steps: 6,000 not there yet, but about to work in it
🟢 Floors: 5
🟢 Tiny Habit: After I go to the kitchen, I do a counter pushup. Then I celebrate (fist pump or maybe a dance move)!
Monday Plan
⚪ Food on plan: vegetables & fruits, G-BOMBS
⚪ GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 4 sets (12+)
⚪ Steps: 6,000
⚪ Floors: 5
⚪ Tiny Habit: After I go to the kitchen, I do a counter pushup. Then I celebrate (fist pump or maybe a dance move)!
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Good morning,
🎉 Congratulations 🎊 @Veta2018 @motenin @AustinRuadhain and @vegan4lyfe2012 WTG!
@Jactop Welcome back!
@trooworld I love the bangs. The thought of putting color back in my hair has been running through my mind. I keep telling myself that it will crate more work for me to maintain it. I love the tea cup it is really neat! I hope your foot starts to feel better soon.
@TeresaW2024 Stay strong! Continuing prayer for you and Joe.🙏
@Cornanda I hope you have a great trip.
@AmbersWay Prayers for you and your family.🙏 I hope everyone gets better and stays healthy. I hope you don't have to go back on those meds.
@19shmoo69 I love the bangs, maybe a little Blue on them will look AMAZING!🤣 I am thinking water weight for sodium. That monster plays havoc in my body.
@megnolia82 We are also hitting up our state parks this yr. I hope you post pics. I will post also.
@ninyagwa Happy Birthday to your 12 yr old. I have my younghest grandson turning 12 March 7.
@Katmary71 I hope you get to feeling better. I may have to check Sidney Cummings out when we get back home this weekend.
@micaroo4 Glad you made it home safe and I hope it was a fun trip. sometimes you have to just have FUN.
@askewcr "You Can Do This!" "You Can Get Back On Track"
I am so ready to hit our first state, we are going to hang out at Inks Lake state park until Friday. I have raided the kitchen and done the shopping. I am trying to stay as healthy as possible. I am even contemplating taking the bathroom scale.😂 I will still be jumping in to see whats happening here
Have a great day!
Remember
GO OUT AND BE AMAZING TODAY!
"Today, I Choose To Be HAPPY!"5 -
@txcritter69 - Thank you! Enjoy your trip. Inks Lake State Park is such a nice place! And I love that you may take the scale!5
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Morning everyone! Today's question is from the recent James Clear email that @Cornanda brought to my attention, funny I get the emails too and had focused on the ideas at the start of the letter so I'm glad she pointed out the great question for us to use today:
QUESTION
Design for relaxation. What is one change I can make to my environment that promotes mental peace and reduces stress?
One of his ideas that I really liked and is basically a quote from him is the following:
"In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering.
In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don't have much time? Scale it down. Don't have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the circumstances. Let your habits change shape to meet the demands of the day.
Adaptability is the way of consistency."
Here's a link to the newsletter, there's some great quotes in it and talks about the new habit app called Atoms https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/february-29-2024
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Hi everyone! Last month was not the best for me, but I decided that my biggest problem was I failed to plan. This month I have a much better plan in place. I am focusing on getting more fruits, veggies, fiber, and protein in. In order to accomplish this, I have protein packed oatmeal at the office that I can make for lunch with milk (I hate oatmeal made with water). I also have 100-calorie packs of dried cherries at work.
I stocked up on fresh fruit and veggies from Costco over the weekend, so I have those for home/bring to work for breakfast. I also got some egg bites at Costco to switch things up for breakfast.
Exercise-wise I am working on helping my mobility. I bought a Legxercise machine a while back, and I haven't used it very consistently, so I'm going to make sure I get in 2k steps a day on it while sitting at my desk at work. I also have a set of small dumb bells that I use while watching TV. Plus I am going to get back in the habit of going to water aerobics 2-3 times per week.
I'm hoping that having a better plan helps me to stay on track this month. I have graduation in June for my doctorate, and I would love it if I could lose 15 pounds by then. It's just an arbitrary number though so if I don't hit it, I'm not going to beat myself up over it.5 -
QUESTION
Design for relaxation. What is one change I can make to my environment that promotes mental peace and reduces stress?
For me, one change that I have been working on recently is to not try to do too much. With my EDS and other health issues, cleaning the whole house or even a whole room leaves me wiped out for days so I've been working on doing a little bit each day. So one day I might sort the mail and clean off an end table. Another day, I declutter my bathroom vanity.
I was getting so stressed out about not being able to do it all that I was too overwhelmed to do anything. On any one day, I might not notice improvement, but over the course of a week, the chaos really is decreasing, slowly but surely.5 -
@buniphuphu My friend introduced me to this term called "body doubling" It's when you have someone either sit near you, or on the phone while you do your cleaning, and it helps to keep you on task just having someone else there knowing that you're doing the task. Sometimes I call my friend, sister or mom and just ask them to chat with me for a half hour so I'll get something done. It might help lessen the mental load cleaning can bring.5
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