Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - APRIL 2024
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Hi,
Just popping in to say that we had a nice visit with my parents. The change of scenery did not throw Mom off any more than her usual. She didn't know who any of us were, but she enjoyed our company. The weather was perfect and she enjoyed sitting out in the yard with us and looking at the trees and birds. She loved Gus and he loved sitting on her lap. Now they have been home a few days and she doesn't remember any of it. Dad needs perk-me-ups so he can keep on as her caregiver, and I think this fit the bill.
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Next week's Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Apr 21st. Please join us for the Dance Party Challenge and get ready to throw down to your favorite songs all week! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10914022/april-week-4-group-challenge-dance-party-challenge#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
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WEIGH-IN UPDATE
WEIGH-INS DUE NOW: @Jactop
Reminder to Weigh in Tomorrow: @19shmoo69 @magnollia82 @sleepygirl79 @txcritter69 @littlebabekitty @vegan4lyfe2012 @Veta2018 @laurelfit57 @AyaTheTyga0 -
@Veta2018 I forgot to send you a message saying to come with me to the concert! Your stepson sounds very frustrating I'm sorry to hear how challenging he is to deal with.
@tammymccrady6278 Has your food intake changed at all? It may be worth weighing if you haven't or logging more strictly to figure out what's going on. Hugs to you.
@jessica865 Great news on decreasing PT visit days per weke, I'm glad to hear your side is getting better.
@TeresaW2024 Happy Anniversary to you and Joe! I hope you two have a great time at the movies and enjoy dinner. ROFL at picturing you sitting with Rob Lowe talking about Atkins!
@trooworld Prince always left you even more curious about him after his interviews, he seemed to always say intriguing things. Sounds like a great Saturday hope you had a great time!
@Cornanda I'm glad your visit went well with your parents. Hugs to you.
Hi friends! I'm up late catching up as a friend called earlier, The craft fair was fun but we were done pretty fast so we went to a restaurant for a drink and came home. I got some tomatoes in tonight and am planning a yard day tomorrow. Been thinking of not doing the next grant class now as I'll have a lot less time than I expected, I'll decide tomorrow on it. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get supplements marked down, I'll find out soon! I just fell asleep so off to bed, have a great Sunday team!3 -
19shmoo69
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P. W. 259
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Weigh In Sunday: April 21
SW 175
PW 170.5
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@Digger61 Congrats on the loss!
@19shmoo69 Hahaha I can see why she thought it was broken. Cool music.Thanks for sharing, very unique!
@Cornanda I'm glad you had a nice visit and that your dad's spirits were lifted. Hugs.
@Katmary71 Yes! Thank you, I did! You are always so active.
Hi all. The musical was FABULOUS! If anyone likes Broadway musicals, the music was a mix of styles and you can hear it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STzIIYf3iS0&list=PL8SjdpmZomAqWqlYj-JTTPxuyyyET8FdM It was 2 1/2 hours and it went by very quickly. I am thinking of going back with my husband to see it again. I knew we were going to a coffee shop before the show and was going to get an almond croissant, so I ate lightly before that. Great day!
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No Zero Days: Ate lightly so I could have a snack at the coffee shop.
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@Cornanda, I am so happy that your parents had a nice visit, especially that your dad had a much-needed break from the normal routine. Does he have a support group at home? If he is on Facebook, there are some really good groups for caregivers and spouses.
@Katmary71, I’m sure you will make the right decision about the grant. You are so busy, and you don’t want to compromise your much-needed rest time so that you don’t end up in a big mess.
Good morning! Joe and I had a nice time yesterday. The movie was great, and the ribs were delicious. When we go out in public, it's obvious how much older and slower my poor Joe has become. Fortunately, people are very kind and patient with us when we are on the way. I’m sure they all think I’m a wonderful daughter. 😂 It’s raining all morning, which is annoying since we leave for church in an hour. I hope it stops later so I can run and do my Aldi shopping. If not, I’ll go tomorrow. You all have a blessed day!
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@Katmary71 didn't do my weight this morning, I will do it tomorrow:)2
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Team Results
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Individual Results
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Team Winners
Percentage of Members in the Green!
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WEIGH-IN UPDATE
WEIGH-INS DUE NOW: @megnolia82 @sleepygirl79 @littlebabekitty @vegan4lyfe2012 @Veta2018 @laurelfit57 (I caught that thanks!), @AyaTheTyga
Reminder for tomorrow to the following: @AmbersWay @AustinRuadhain @Jactop @reshii_devi2 -
Username: Veta2018
Weigh In Day: Sunday
SW (Starting weight): 180 lbs
PW (Previous Weight): 134 lbs.
CW (Current Weight): 131 lbs.
💪Mission Slimpossible Strong!💪
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@trooworld Great job balancing the day to fit in the croissant, yum! I'm so glad you had fun. I haven't heard of The Great Comet.
@TeresaW2024 Thank you I appreciate it! I'm glad you and Joe had fun even if you may have been mistaken for a daughter silly.
@laurelfit57 No worries!
Way to go @laurelfit57 @Digger62 @AyaTheTyga on being team winners! Shout out to @armygirlarmyof1 as she's my girl. Great job everyone at having so many in the green!
Quiet day around here guess I'm not the only one who's been in the yard all day! I got all the tomatoes in and most of the peppers, I think I'm going to direct sow cukes and melons though I got a watermelon from the FFA and it's in. I've decided to not do the grant class right now, maybe when I get through a month or two. I keep in touch with an ex-boyfriend's brother and we've been trying to go to a concert together, he and his wife are going to meet my brother and I Wednesday so I'm super excited, I haven't seen him since I was about 25. It's funny this time my brother and I went to Washington to stay with my aunt he got mad at me because we'd go to the water park and I'd make friends and he didn't want to hang out with strangers. He DOES know my friend but for some reason that went through my head and now I feel bad that we have people meeting us. Still doing good with logging how about all of you? Have a great Monday!2 -
Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW:225.2
CW: 224.4
So I don’t know how accurate this is. My scale gave me 3 different answers. This one came up twice, so I went with it.5 -
Megnolia82 Sunday April 21 weigh in
PW: 215.6
CW: 216.8
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@micaroo4 - I keep changing my goal/maintenance weight. I originally wanted to get to 135lbs. Then, 130 lbs. After, calculating my BMI, I noticed that it was considered still over-weight. Now, I want to maintain between 125 lbs. - 130lbs. Is there anything that helped you decide what your maintenance range should be?
@ninyagwa - I pay all the bills, he makes the money. I get so fustraited with myself, if I forget a bill though. I have a notebook with a list of bills, due date, and amount I will be paying, to keep me on track.
@Cornanda - I'm glad that your parents visit went well.
@Katmary71 - Great work on getting all that mulch. You impress me with all the things you do. That's cool you get to see Queensryche.(I'm jealous) I'd love to come with you to the concert. You have been doing great at logging. I'm pretty consistent with it too. I'd like to improve my focus on strength training.
@trooworld - We need to finish insulating and drywall, then, it's flooring, paint, trim, fixtures, cabinets and doors. We have a little hicup. The hall lights stop working. I think maybe, when the duct work was being installed, they may have accidentally pulled on a wire. It sounds like you enjoyed the musicals, made good choices, and had a great day.
@TeresaW2024 - I'm happy you had a nice 19 year anniversary. We ate at a BBQ place called Jim ‘N Nicks when we vacationed in Savana, Georgia. My husband is 8 years older than I. I've been mistaken for his daughter before....hehehe.
Congratulations to @laurelfit57 @Digger62 @AyaTheTyga our weekly winners!
@Sleepygirl79 - Nice loss!
@Megnolia82 - You can do this!
My mom came over this weekend. We went shopping together Saturday and to church on Sunday. We are so much alike...lol. Sometimes we even say the same thing at the same time.....hehehe. She brought a book about weight loss with her. It had a rhyme about eating white bread, white pasta, and white rice. "The whiter the bread, the sooner your dead." She signed into her MFP and logged what she ate. It was very overwehlming for her, I don't see her doing it on her own. I told her she could just write it in a notebook. I suggested she start with small goals of watching portion sizes and drinking more water. My husband and I did some work at the new house, but it was all yard stuff, nothing off the list.💪Mission Slimpossible Strong!💪
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Weigh In Day: Monday
SW (Starting Weight): 198.2
PW (Previous Weight): 196.0
CW (Current Weight): 194.34 -
Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 144.8
CW: 146
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Good morning all! Will this weekend was definitely off for tracking, for no other reason than sheer laziness😜.
I started on some new medications last Wednesday, I'm almost afraid to say this out loud, but I think we finally have the right combination:). I am sleeping at night and I have energy during the day!! I am actually waiting in line for a spin class, first time in over a month!!
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@Veta2018 - I decided my maintenance range based on my pants. I buy men's pants at Walmart, Wrangler cargo pants. The smallest size I'm able to find has a 28 inch waist. If I go below 127, the pants are falling down; above 133 and they're too snug. I also start to look a little gaunt when my weight goes below 125. So I settled on 130 with a 3 pound variance in either direction. But don't over think it. If you're comfortable in your body, then you are at the right weight; never mind the charts. The BMI is based solely on height and weight. It's the same for men and women, and we clearly don't carry our weight the same way. If your waist circumference is less than 1/2 your height, you're in your right-sized body.
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WEIGH IN UPDATE
WEIGH INS DUE NOW: @littlebabekitty @vegan4lyfe2012 @Ayathetyga @AmbersWay @AustinRuadhain
Tomorrow Weigh in reminder for the following @FushiaKat @TeresaW20240 -
@sleepygirl79 LOL good idea my scale is wonky like that too.
@Veta2018 Thank you! I'm glad you're doing well with logging too, I actually hadn't been good at logging everything in awhile so it was the perfect time for a challenge doing it. Focusing on strength training sounds great! I'm glad you're able to help your Mom with MFP and logging. It IS intimidating, I remember being very frustrated at the start.
@laurelfit57 Oh that's wonderful news your meds seem to be working better! I'm so glad to hear you're at spin class that's way better, go you!
Hi team! First day of work went well, the boss didn't come in so I spent the day reading books and talking to other clients. My neighbor came by with some hard kombucha to celebrate my first day plus I hit the garden center. I'm super worn out and headed to the tub, have a great Tuesday friends.3 -
littlebabekitty
Weigh in Day: Sunday
SW:220
PW: 191.8
CW: 193.8
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I apologize for keeping you waiting! It has been a crazy day, and I was determined to get this to you today!WEIGH IN UPDATE
WEIGH INS DUE NOW: @AustinRuadhain
Monday Weigh-in
AustinRuadhain
SW 223.1
PW: 209.2
CW: 208.3
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Good morning!
Finally, some movement! I have started tracking again in earnest. It’s so crazy that I fall off the wagon so often because I know when I stick to the plan - it works!
I have a gala event on May 31st. I have a couple dresses that I could wear. I look bad in both of them at the moment so I’m determined to drop a couple pounds to smooth out the muffin top etc.
Something else crazy I have noticed - when i cut my food way back my body feels so much better. It’s like I can feel the inflammation melting away. Has anyone else noticed that?
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Username:TeresaW2024
Weigh in week: Week 3
Weigh in day: Tuesday
SW (1.1.24) : 252.0
PW: 249.6
CW: 250.5
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DISCUSSION QUESTION: What activities or images come to mind when you think about self-care?
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@laurelfit57 @Digger61 @AyaTheTyga way to get on the leaderboard! Congrats!
@TeresaW2024 I'm glad you had a nice time at the movies and that the ribs were good. Did the rain stop?
@Veta2018 @Sleepygirl79 @reshii_devi @AustinRuadhain Congrats on the losses!
@Katmary71 Thanks! That's good you got your veggies in the garden. I hope you enjoy seeing your ex's brother tomorrow. I am doing well with tracking DURING THE WEEK but suck at it on the weekends lol. I forget what job you are doing, can you remind me? Is it at the wellness clinic? I'm glad your first day went well.
@Veta2018 Not much longer then, I bet you are excited! I hope you can figure out the hall lights. I did enjoy the musical and had a great day! I'm glad you got to visit with your mom and that was a good suggestion to just write things down and set small goals. I bet you are a good example for her!
@laurelfit57 I'm glad you might have the right combo! That's awesome that you are sleeping at night and have energy. Yay!
DISCUSSION QUESTION: What activities or images come to mind when you think about self-care? Well, self-care can mean different things to different people. For me, it means taking my medications/vitamins every day, tracking my food, having good body and oral hygiene, being gentle with myself when I am having a tough day, meditating, and exercising regularly. Do I do all of this stuff? NO. I should, but I have to pick and choose what I do as I don't have time for it all.
Hi all. I slept in a bit yesterday as I was up late on Sunday night. Yesterday, I made an appointment with a chiropractor. I did it for a couple of reasons: I feel like my mobility is going downhill: there is a twinge in my hip that is causing me to kind of walk with a limp/walk funny and I don't want to lose my mobility. I have neck and back pain. And finally, because of my plantar fasciitis (this chiropractor offers shockwave treatment for plantar fasciitis that is really supposed to help). My insurance covers it for a small copay so I thought I would give it a shot. Yesterday at work was a bit overwhelming, it was busy and I had people coming to me for various things all day. That's the way Mondays are, usually, so I tend not to like Mondays lol. Today should be better.
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@Veta2018 Joe is 23 years older than me, so we have always gotten some weird looks, but now that he is almost 81, frail, and has dementia, it’s progressed. I’m used to it, and it’s fun to see people's faces when I correct them. Oh, Joe and I were married in Savannah! It was just the two of us, and it was perfection! We got to go back on our 10th anniversary in October, and then Joe got cancer in December, and everything in our lives changed.😕 How funny is that rhyme your mom had in that book! I can’t say I disagree with it! I agree that if MFP is too much for her, have her start by writing down everything she eats. That is what I do now. I hate counting calories.
@Katmary71 I’m glad you had a good first day of work. Hard Kombucha sounds like something I need in my life!
@megnolia82 It’s true that if you cut your food back, you will feel less inflammation. Our bodies spend much of their time digesting our food, so if we cut back or do intermittent fasting, we give our bodies time to work on other areas, like inflammation.
@trooworld Yes, the rain stopped, but then it got chilly again. This time of year, we are always up and down. I’m OK with it because summer is coming, and I don’t like the heat! I
hope the chiropractor can help you with your hip and will be able to help with your plantar fasciitis. That would be so awesome for you! I also hope you have a better Tuesday than you did Monday. 
Good morning! Well, I’m not surprised that I gained after Joe and my day eating Peanut M&M’s at the movies and then a huge BBQ meal. I will get it off and more this week! I have finally decided I can’t deal with this painful tendon issue in my right hand, so I called an orthopedic doctor and have an appointment for Wednesday. Because I don’t have regular insurance, it will cost me $250 for the visit, and who knows how much more to fix it. We have the money, but I’m still so offended that I must spend it on something medical. But I also want to be pain-free and get back to my weightlifting, so I will do what needs to be done. 🫤
DISCUSSION QUESTION: What activities or images come to mind when you think about self-care?
Self-care is going into my workout room and getting my heart rate up. There is something very therapeutic to rebounding that I enjoy, and I plan to keep it up even when I can return to weight lifting. I’m also very much into good skincare, and taking care of this aging face of mine.
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WI Monday
PW 210
CW 213.8
Well ugh. Moving on. Im on calorie and finally getting back to cycling and my steps hopefully back up. I’ll be praying next week is my week.3
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