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jugar
jugar Posts: 10,082 Member
edited April 28 in Social Groups
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Here is your Team chat room for April 2024. 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 - @Megan_smartiepants1970 and open
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 April challenge runs for four weeks, from March 31 - April 27.

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. In March we are aiming for every team to hit 50% green every week - let's do this!

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 :heart: Introduce or re-introduce yourselves right away, and let's get April rolling!
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  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 1,588 Member
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    Here is our habit tracker for April. Simply add yourself, pick some habits to track and check off the boxes when you do them!
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-decIdxiSplF6JaSEWMmgtqnTlh00oPvwKPTsv7nyPg/edit#gid=883245409
  • alleykat69
    alleykat69 Posts: 265 Member
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    @jessicakrall8 has April's challenge been posted yet?
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,081 Member
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    alleykat69 wrote: »
    @jessicakrall8 has April's challenge been posted yet?

    @alleykat69 Not yet...later today or first thing tomorrow. I've been sick in bed since Wed night.
    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,081 Member
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    nancyinmo wrote: »
    @jessicakrall8 Hi, I think I can safely say I reached my goal. I’ve lost 110 pounds total!!😮
    So how do I determine my “goal zone”? Thanks.

    @nancyinmo Most people choose a 5-10 lb range where they feel they can comfortably maintain...once you choose your range, let us know and we'll move you to the Goal Zone...so let me know and congrats!
    Jessica
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,081 Member
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    FAQ for New Shape Shifters Members

    How do I post my weigh in?

    Userid
    (Day of Week) Weigh-in
    PW: 204 lbs (previous weight)
    CW: 202 lbs (current weight)
    LTD: 12 lbs (optional loss to date)

    Where is the Weigh in stats spreadsheet?
    Start at the Fat2Fit Main Page and under the header information, you’ll see a section at the bottom that says “TO ACCESS THE SPREADSHEETS FOR JANUARY CLICK HERE” followed by the link in blue. Once you click on that link, it will take you to the Summary page. Find Shape Shifters on the tabs at the bottom and click on that and that brings you to the stats page. Also on this page (scrolling down), you’ll find the Step Challenge chart as well. This is where we record your daily steps if you sign up to be part of the monthly step challenge. More info on how to sign up is below! Join us!

    How often should I post in the chatroom?

    Whenever you have a question, suggestion, story, news announcement or just want to brighten someone's day!! There's never too much...and please share recipes, tips, laughs, challenges, cartoons, pictures of your pets, pictures from walks you've taken, etc...we love it all!!

    What if I have to be out of town during my weigh in?

    Send a message to one of the Captains (JessicaKrall8 or Pupowl) in the chatroom or in a private message on MFP's mail and let her know your circumstance...if it's just for a week or two, you can be excused from the weigh-in. If you must leave for longer than a month, you may be moved to our support team until you return. When you're ready to come back, send another message and the MODS will move you back to active status.

    What happens if I miss a weigh in?

    If you're late, you'll be marked as LWI (late weigh in). If you fail to report in at all, you'll be labeled as NWI (no weigh in). After two NWIs, you're put on the drop list if no explanation has been provided. It's always best to let your Captain know what's going on and she'll make sure you're covered.

    How do I sign up for the Step Challenge?

    Send the Captains a message that you'd like to join, provide your daily step goal and tell her your favorite place to walk. It's that simple! Please be aware though, you're making a commitment to post your steps every 2-3 days, which helps the Captains keep the stats caught up. If you're not willing to do this, please do not sign up. (THANKS!!)

    Do I have to re-register each month to remain part of Team Shape Shifters?

    No, your membership will carry over month to month. The only place where this is NOT true is for the Step Challenge. You have to sign up each month to participate in it and this gives you the opportunity to adjust your daily step goal.

    If I've missed anything or questions arise, just post them! We'll find the information you need as much as possible! Hope this helps!

    Welcome!
    Jessica :smile:
  • alleykat69
    alleykat69 Posts: 265 Member
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    jessicakrall8 wrote: »
    alleykat69 wrote: »
    @jessicakrall8 has April's challenge been posted yet?

    @alleykat69 Not yet...later today or first thing tomorrow. I've been sick in bed since Wed night.
    Jessica

    oh I'm sorry. get well soon.
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,081 Member
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    The April Week 1 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Mar 31st, so please join us for the Spring into Focus Challenge for a week of changing focuses which surround your health journey! Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10912670/april-week-1-group-challenge-spring-into-focus-challenge#latest

    Hope to see you in the chat thread!
    Jessica
  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 1,588 Member
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    The daily card:
    Your mind has a deep and powerful connection with your body. When we're mentally stressed, our bodies mirror our minds by tightening up; and when we're mentally open and relaxed, our bodies can soften and relax. The magical thing is that this relationship works the other way too, so if we make our body more relaxed, our mind will follow. One of the best ways to do this is by smiling. Next time you're dealing with a difficult emotion or situation, try softening your face and smiling. This will tell your mind that you're doing OK-even if you're not feeling super-happy in the moment.

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  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 1,919 Member
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    Week 1 Weigh-in:
    CW:174.3
    PW: 173.7
    ~ +.6 Gain 😒 WRONG WAY!
    Prev Weights:
    April 2024 SW: 173.7
    📐📐📐📐Wk1: 174.3
    📐📐📐Wk2:
    📐📐Wk3:
    📐Wk4:

    Apr2024 SW: 173.7
    Mar2024 SW: 175.6
    Feb 2024 SW: 179

    What I’ve been tracking
    Sat(Wk4; Day 7)
    • Track / Under / 20min Exercise?
      No / No / No
    Fri(Wk4; Day 6)
    • Track / Under / 20min Exercise?
      Y / No / Y
    Thu(Wk4; Day 5)
    • Track / Under / 20min Exercise?
      Y / Y / Y
    This Week:
    • Net Calories (13501 / 10500)
      ✅❌❌✅✅❌❌
      = Daily Avg: 1928 (Goal: 1500)
    • Net Carbs (569 / 350)
      ✅✅❌✅✅❌❌
      = Daily Avg: 81 (Goal: 50)
    • Steps (69053 / 70000)
      ✅✅✅❌✅✅❌
      = Daily Avg: 9864 (Goal: 10000)
    Week End’s Summary:
    ~ Everything goes down hill(diet-wise) when my uncle and his wife come over and go hot-tubbing. In my mind they are professional drinkers and socializers and just an all-around fun couple. But that does equal disaster for me when it comes to my healthy living plans. Thinking about my plans for Easter today and trying not to eat right in this moment as I’m having post-drinking cravings. <<gulped down 40 oz water💦>> ahhhh that’s better!!
    ~ My grandmother went into the ER night before last for what we now know as a partial bowel blockage. They decided not to do surgery due to it is a partial blockage and she was on blood thinners. Praying for her and hope that she’ll be released in time for Easter. She’s the most beautiful soul I have ever known. And her family will truly miss her if she’s not here on one of her most favorite Christian holidays.
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 1,919 Member
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    Step Count:
    Thu: 11059
    Fri: 11061
    Sat: 5454
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 12,198 Member
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    Daily step goal: 10,000
    Fri 3/29: 6,304
    Sat 3/30: 8,330
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