Mission Slimpossibles Team Chat - January 2025
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@19shmoo69 Glad to see a short post from you!
@Cornanda Thank you! Woohoo I like that not giving up attitude of yours!
@bethanie0825 Yay I'm glad you're back on days!
@trooworld Hahaha loved the recipe comment that's too funny! I'll be the first person to chime in that if it's a recipe or book recommendation from you I know I'll love it. Lauren put you down for the 239lbs. YES congratulations droopy pants! That's exciting congratulations! Interesting I tried ChatGPT and was just curious what it would say, it told me how to reasonably lose 10lbs and didn't involve cabbage or eggs.
@TeresaW2024 LOVE your enthusiasm for the next year, you're going to do great!
@laurelfit57 That picture is the cutest, love it!
@micaroo4 I don't remember ever seeing you out of maintenance range I know this won't last long!
@vegan4lyfe2012 I think you have great goals for 2025! I was thinking you helped watch the kids for Hunter I hadn't realized she's a SAHM. I hope you still get plenty of baby time with all of them. OMG your example with Ohio Tea Company had me on their site for 30 minutes I want to try everything. Kismet is so beautiful. Haha love Byron enjoying his new room!
Hi team! Been getting a bunch of seedlings ready to give away, I helped a friend get some in her garden bed today then tomorrow I'm meeting the garden club president to fill the garden club bed at the community garden. Hopefully I'll be able to get all the plants out of here this week I brought home to give away. I also had keys made for the new roommate and went and bought foggers to hopefully kill of those moths that came with the postal boxes for the military care packages I haven't been able to get rid of. I'm planning to hang with the cats in the garage for 2 hours, one loves the garage and one is terrified so fingers crossed this goes okay. Luckily the Vitamin D I'm taking is helping but I'm still wanting to hibernate lately. Cleaning up my diet I'll do my starting weight tomorrow. Have a great Tuessday friends.1 -
NSV: I noticed my shirts are starting to feel looser 😃6
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As of this morning, I am back in my maintenance range.
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Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 1
PW: 250.0
CW: 249.5
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@vegan4lyfe2012 I’m so happy you are getting your house back!! You will get it back the way you like it in no time. I’m also glad Hunter loves her new place, and I hope she realizes how much she owes you and how grateful she should be. Girl, I would take that 1 pound too!!
@Katmary71 Thanks for the weight reminder! I forgot and already drank a glass of water and a cup of coffee, so I just gave myself what I saw yesterday on the scale. I gotta get back in the scale habit again. Ugh on the moths! You definitely gotta get those out of your home before you have a real issue. Good luck with your terrified kitty!
@DrewsAnna wonderful NSV and one I’m eagerly looking forward to.
@micaroo4 Wahhooo on being back in maintenance range!
Good morning! Ugh, on my weight, but it is what it is and I’m here to own it and make the changes I must make. Today is our last eating event. We will have pizza and finish off the beers and whatever sweets are living in the house. Tomorrow, it all gets thrown out, and healthy eating will begin. My sister and I are planning a kitchen/pantry cleanout and reorganization event either later today or tomorrow. But first I need to get ready and run to the office and Aldi. Have a great day! a
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@vegan4lyfe2012 That's a great pic of the kids with your mom. Kismet is so pretty! Yeah, I don't know what my MIL was thinking either lol. I'm just glad I'm home! Yay for having the house back to yourself! Awww, Byron is cute! Hey, to be able to say you lost during December IS a win!
@Katmary71 LOL yeah, I keep adding to the collection. I should stop! LOL Okay good to know about the weight, thanks! HAHAHA did you ask it not to involve cabbage or eggs? That's funny. Good thing you have a garage to hang out in. I hope the foggers help. I hope it goes okay in the garage.
@DrewsAnna Great NSV!
@micaroo4 Good job awesome!
@TeresaW2024 Congrats on the loss!
Hi all. I did get through organizing my closet. I have mostly XLs but a little of everything from 14s to 2Xs. I am using my Cricut Maker to make closet dividers out of chipboard. I still have some clothes to put away but it will be easier now that my closet is organized.
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My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"1 -
Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?
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@Katmary71 – I’ve watched Byron & Brayden several random times – like for Hunter to go shopping alone. Also watched them for a weekend when Hunter & Michael went away for their anniversary. So I really hope you give Ohio Tea Co a try – they are my #1 favorite tea store. Plus, they are a small, family-owned business. And you can see my favorites on my list 😊 Sucks about the moths. Hope you can eradicate them quickly. Good luck with the new roomie!
@DrewsAnna – Awesome NSV!
@micaroo4 – We knew you’d get back into range super fast 😊 You are an inspiration!
@TeresaW2024 – Thanks for being an awesome cheerleader for me! I hope your sister sticks to your plan. I think you said before that she likes to bring home beers and snacks sometimes and you feel obligated to indulge with her? Sorry if I’m mistaken. I just felt like your sister is to you how Hunter is to me (when she was living with me). We gotta stand firm!
@trooworld – I’m so curious about your closet dividers…can you share a picture? I can’t picture a Cricut big enough…
Heading into this new year with hope. Hope for baby Amelia’s heart valve to be easily fixed with no open heart surgery. Hope for eating healthier (which will help me in my weight loss). Hope to get 33% of my credit card debt paid off (doing the Ramsey plan). Hope for happiness and health for my mother, children and grandchildren. Hope. That’s my word for 2025. What is your word?
Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?
I set goals every year. My 2025 goal is a No-Spend January (that I’m hoping will last longer). I have an 8 ½ x 11 yearly calendar that is a 1 month spread (1 month on 2 pages). I will give myself a green smiley-face if I don’t purchase something each day. My biggest splurges I want to stop are nail polishes/products (over 600 polishes plus lots of press-ons and hundreds of stamping plates), crafting items (room is bursting…I’ll allow adhesive purchases only), and movies (I have over 200 DVDs and Blu-rays that I’ve bought but haven’t watched yet…so no buying more until I watch these first). If I do purchase something, I'm going to write it down along with the cost of it. I have got to get my finances in order before I retire in 4 years.
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My starting weight is 164.82
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Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?
I usually set 30-day habit goals. My January goals are 20 Strength Training workouts, 20 Cardio workouts (other than walking), 20 Yoga workouts,
and Declutter the kitchen (other rooms will follow in subsequent months). I use a habit tracker calendar (paper) to keep track of some things. My Garmin keeps track of the workouts, along with the walking. On the paper habit tracker, I track my sleep (hours and sleep quality) my energy level in the morning, my weight, my blood pressure, and the number of servings of fruit, greens, and other vegetables.
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The check engine light in my car came on the other day. I had it into the shop today and learned that it needs a new catalytic converter. Very expensive. But the car is in good shape for its age, so I'm going ahead with the repair. 2024 has been the most expensive year of my life!!1
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Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?
This year I am doing a Bingo Goals card for January and then another for the 2025 year as a whole. I have a list of non-food related rewards (like a pair of my favorite socks, sports massage, new leggings, etc) for when I make Bingo. I'm actually excited about it and hope to black out the entire January board.3 -
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WEIGH INS DUE NOW FROM THE FOLLOWING: @txcritter69 @bobboyardee @FushiaKat
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Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 52 of 52
PW: 138.0
CW: 138.4
This is my second year maintaining my weight within my goal range. It was challenging at times, but overall, it was good. I get lots to eat and for me that means one big meal a day plus a snack and dessert later. It works for me I don't miss breakfast, and if I do then I just eat some of my lunch earlier in the day.
I rode my bike today, just a quick ride. I changed the intensity to be more of a workout for me, but my Fitbit is not reporting any exercise. Maybe I need a new Fitbit. My birthday is in Feb I will ask for a new one for my gift. But I have to pick it out first and send a link to my husband.
My overweight cat needs a trip to the vet so they can shave her but. I need to make that appointment soon.
Happy New Year's Eve everybody. Let's have a better year next year.3 -
@DrewsAnna Congratulations!
@micaroo4 Woohoo way to go on being back in range!
@TeresaW2024 Oh no I hate when I forget to weigh before drinking coffee! You got this, wtg on planning the cleanout and reorganization I'm curious to hear how it goes.
@trooworld Love the idea of closet dividers I want to see!
DO YOU SET YOUR GOALS FOR THE YEAR? IF SO, HOW DO YOU KEEP TRACK OF THEM? Great question I'm still deciding mine but for the most part it's eating healthy and exercising with the intention of healing my body more this year. The only clearly defined one is getting under 150 as my body has less issues with blood sugar and pain levels/inflammation.
@vegan4lyfe2012 I saved a pic of your favorite teas, how did you hear of them? I love all the spicy sounding ones. Thank you! I love your word for 2025 they're great things to hope for.
@micaroo4 Oh no I'm glad you're able to get your car repaired and sorry to hear of the cost.
@AprilRaineyBattle I love how you're doing bingo goals, those are fun rewards too! I never thought I'd get so into cool print leggings vs just wearing black.
Hi team! The foggers went well, Asher likes being in the garage but Jasper was terrified, they were finally settling down when UPS came and the driver was singing up to the door and both cats were shaking and hiding. I got the garden bed planted, the president was late so I ended up doing it by myself which was actually super fun. I dropped off the extra seedlings to Take a Plant stands and gave my SIL some for her garden. Their dog was loving the taste of the B1 powder I put on them to help them root, she was pulling them out then licking up the dust to the point they had to get her away from the garden so she didn't eat it all. I did the charity's last edit of minutes as I wanted to be able to have it all gone in 2025 and caught up on work. Next up is a bath then I'll probably go to bed early (and be woken up by fireworks(. Happy New Year!1 -
Hi, I go by Morenin! I am currently a homemaker, living in the Pittsburgh area with my spouse, my eldest living aunt, a senior dog, and 3 cats. I am a gamer, reader, and cross stitcher. I tend to be an introvert, but I'm trying to open up to people more.
I am getting into cooking more to help with my health, save money, and because I have problematic food allergies. I've fallen down on eating well this last month, so I am going to try to be better about both tracking my food, and choosing well for both me and my family. If I make better food available, they will eat it usually. I am getting back into chair yoga and walking. I'm not sure about going back to the gym, but mine is right down the street and 24 hour, so I probably should. I gained a little weight back over the holiday season, and can't fit in my brand new smaller shirts right now. So fitting back in them is the first mini goal of 2025!
"Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?"
I set some general goals, this year to take care of myself better. Then I set monthly goals to work towards that can change from month to month. I use my Fitbit to track activity, and MFP to track food.3 -
Happy New Year, Mission Slimpossible teammates!
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I came to MFP a few years ago, when the sun set on SparkPeople. When I first joined SparkPeople (2007), it asked members to sign a pledge.I promise to make healthy and positive choices so that I can reach my goals and live a healthy lifestyle.I wrote it and sign it and date it every year to renew my commitment to myself.
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@trooworld What a cool idea to divide your clothes up by size! My closet is large, and it’s filled with so many clothes sizes 12 to 2X, and I really need to organize them. Or I could just lose my weight and only have one size. What a concept!!
@vegan4lyfe2012 You are correct that one of my obstacles is my sister. But she has also regained much of her weight and plans to get serious this year. Let’s cross our fingers it last! I love your word. I hope that in 2025, you get everything you are hoping for and even more! 
I’m also going to do a no-spend January! My bank account needs a fast break, just like my body does from sugar.
@micaroo4 I like the idea of setting 30-day habit goals! I have a list of rooms to declutter, and today is the kitchen! The junk food is! Gotta get the junk food outta here! Sorry about your car and having to spend so much money on it.
@AprilRaineyBattle, I love the Bingo Goals plan and the fact that you will reward yourself with non-food stuff. Just focus on your goals and the fact that you deserve to have a blacked-out Bingo card!
@FushiaKat, two years of maintaining your weight is awesome, and you have such good habits in place so that the weight stays off!
@Katmary71 Oh, your poor kitties! Why is your garage so scary!
How funny is the dog licking the B1 powder off the plants? Poor little plants!
@micaroo4 I love that pledge and your commitment to yourself every year! I think I will steal your awesome idea for myself.
Happy New Year!! I was in bed before 10 pm and up at 6 am. Today, I will clean out the kitchen and reorganize it. That is if my wrist can hold up. Some of you will remember that a few months ago, I damaged the tendons in my right wrist, which caused a condition called De Quervain's tenosynovitis. I ended up paying a considerable amount of money for a cortisol shot. Well, I thought the problem was solved, but a few weeks ago, the pain started back up. I’ve been wearing a brace at night, which helps some, but I think I might have to pay again for another shot. Ugh! In other news, I have picked my 2025 word for the year. And that word is….Simplicity! I want all areas of my life to be intentional and uncomplicated. My motto is going to be less is more! Less food, less spending, less excuses, less stress! Let’s have an amazing 2025!!
Question: Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?
My yearly goal is always to reach a healthy weight and improve my fitness. Doing it for the whole year is my big 2025 goal! I had stepped away from the scale for a few months, but I am returning to it for the accountability that it gives me. I have a few tracking apps for weight and body measurements. I also have an exercise tracking sheet to record my workouts.
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@vegan4lyfe2012 Sure! You can get pre-made ones on Amazon, but these look cooler lol. Those are all good things to have hope for. My phrase for 2025 is: A new era of me. I hear you about finances, I need to get mine in order as well.
@AprilRaineyBattle That sounds fun. Let us know how it's going!
@FushiaKat Congrats on one year of maintenance!
@Katmary71 Thanks! @vegan4lyfe2012 wanted to see them too, so below is a pic. I'm glad the fogging went well. Sounds like another busy day. Oh god, fireworks started at 5:30 for us and went all night. It was ridiculous!
@TeresaW2024 It was my husband's idea! You can get closet dividers on Amazon, if you are interested. I'm sorry your wrist pain is back. I like your word for the year and the philosophy behind it.
DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them?
I don't like the word "resolutions" but I do set "goals". This year, I am trying something different: I bought a Legend planner and am going to try using that. It has space for goals and weekly reflections of your goals, so I think it will help. I also bought a goal-setting template off Etsy that works with Google Sheets. Between the two things, I hope to make some progress this year on my goals.
Hi all. HAPPY NEW YEAR! We stayed up until about 9 pm, enough to see the east coast ball drop lol. I got a new craft machine, one that makes mugs. I made this mug last night, it has a black cat surrounded by a floral pattern. It was a pain to make not because of the machine but because of the design. I love the way it turned out. I didn't feel so well yesterday, I was weak, so I called the dietician who suggested I add one more protein shake to my day and drink more water so that's what I did. I felt good by the end of the day. I have my 2025 motto below: A new era of me.
Here are a few pics of crafts I made yesterday: the closet dividers and the cup mentioned above.
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My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."
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For the music lovers in the group, I encourage you to listen to 4’33” by John Cage.3
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
From the Seattle Space Needle 🎊✨️🎉
I found this on FB
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happy new year! late check in:
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Lislisa123
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PW: 292.8 lbs
CW: 296.4 lbs
Ugh, I'm starting fresh today. I was stuck in a holiday eating rut. Sorry to disappoint. Hopefully better results next week. I refuse to go back into the 300's.
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Happy New Year! As part of my resolution to take better care of myself, I've joined a challenge on Down Dog app, doing 15 minutes of chair yoga a day. Day 1 complete! I have been eating far too much sugar and not nearly enough protein, so revising my meals will be the next step.2
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@morenin Please feel free to share recipes and workouts, we learn so much from each other! Way to go on the chair yoga, I've heard great things about Down Dog. I'm with you time to up protein and lower carbs and sugar.
@micaroo4 I love the Spark People pledge that's awesome, thank you for sharing.
@TeresaW2024 I sprinkle the B1 in the hole the seedlings were going in prior to planting and Penny was pulling them out and licking it up. The time before she was glued to my burn bandage she's definitely keeping us on our toes. I love your yearly word that's a good one! Hm going for the whole year and making each day count, let's brush ourselves off and do this!
@trooworld Goals vs resolutions is a good choice, I agree it is different. That sounds like a great planner! I absolutely love your new machine that's a great mug! I'm sure I asked you this before but don't recall the answer, have you thought of opening at Etsy shop? I'm so glad the protein helped fast! I like your labels too I'm working on getting more organized and that makes me happy seeing them.
@19shmoo69 My music of 4'33 was the cat fountain and listening to the symphony of water splashing has me needing to go to the bathroom. What do you hear?
@gemwolf110 Thank you, have a healthy and happy New Year!
@DrewsAnna Happy New Year, that's a gorgeous photo of the Space Needle!
@bobboyardee Great seeing you!
@lisalisa123 Hugs you got this, I'm starting fresh again today too let's rock 2025! Yes no 300s for you, you worked hard to get out of those!
Hi friends! I haven't had much time to think on goals but I definitely want to get down 20lbs, declutter most of the house, and eat a lot healthier/work out regularly to heal as much as a can. My roommate's car is on the fritz and in the shop by her son's house so she just dropped off her stuff and left. I'd run out and bought flowers for her room (totally forgot Trader Joe's may not be open and it was NOT so I ended up at Safeway). Tomorrow's my appointment at the burn unit, now that it's almost all peeled aside of it all being red and purple it looks really good. Pretty fascinating aside of doing exactly what I was told I've used micro current to calm inflammation and regenerate tissue at least once a day, that's one area with a lot of evidence it helps (lessens wound healing time) so Yvonne letting me borrow a $1200 tool to use with it means a lot to me and I'm grateful. Sacramento's Natural Food Coop is right by there so I may stop and check it out after though my appointment is at 8AM (about 40 minutes away) so as long as it's open by then. Got back on track with workouts and eating today and drinking water.
I'm thinking on a challenge or going back to logging my No Zero Days which I think is great for getting goals done and for looking for the good in every day. What do you all think? @trooworld and @micaroo4 ?2
