MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES TEAM CHAT - AUGUST 2019
Navydaddjtc
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WELCOME TO TEAM MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES TEAM CHAT ROOM
This chat room provides a place for the CHALLENGERS to meet and chat about the challenge, discuss any issues, post comments, share ideas, etc...
We are beginning the AUGUST Challenge - We have six (6) teams returning this month!!
Our group and team leaders for the AUGUST Challenge are as follows:
Our Moderators;
Mari- @mari_moulin ( GROUP OWNER)
Steve - @steplaj
Greg - @Navydaddjtc
Liselyn - @jugar
Our Team Captains
Team Workout Warriors - @Navydaddjtc , @shockvalue07 and @steplaj
Team Mission Slimpossibles - @broncobuddee and @Kres567
Team Weight No More - @sleepymom5 and @cyndiesstuff
Team WaistAways - @BMcC9 and @jugar
Team Trimstones - @mulecanter and @jessicakrall8
Team Shrinking Assets - @Boehle and @lindamtuck2018
Our Motivators
Team Workout Warriors - @navydaddjtc @shockvalue07 @Fitness327wk
Team Mission Slimpossibles - @tess5036 and @Kres567
Team WaistAways - OPEN
Team Weight No More - @nstephenson01 and @Mrsbell8well
Team Trimstones - @angmarie28
Team Shrinking Assets - @KelGen02
Captain’s responsibilities include:
* Entering weights for your team into the spreadsheet.
* Be active in team discussions, encouraging and supporting the challengers as they post.
* Encourage challengers to participate in challenges and in group discussions.
* Post daily / weekly challenges and topics to promote team involvement and help keep the team engaged.
* Participate in team discussions encouraging team participation.
* Help remind challengers when they are due to post (and especially when overdue to post) weights.
* Encourage participation in the moderators challenge and in the weekly team challenges.
* Remind your challengers to enter their weights on time by tagging them or messaging them when they are pending.
* Answering any questions that may come up about challenges, weigh-ins, the spreadsheets etc.
Motivator’s Responsibilities include:
* Be active in team discussions, encouraging and supporting the challengers as they post.
* Encourage challengers to participate in challenges and in group discussions.
* Participate in team discussions encouraging team participation.
* Help remind challengers when they are due to post (and especially when overdue to post) weights.
* Encourage participation in the moderators challenge and in the weekly team challenges.
* Coordinate with your awesome team captains to see if they can use any assistance or if they have any specific tasks they feel you can assist with.
F2F-CHALLENGES:
- - WEEKLY GROUP CHALLENGE (Challenges hosted by teams for the entire group)
Week 1 - TRIMSTONES
Week 2 - WEIGHT NO MORE
Week 3 - WAISTAWAYS
Week 4 - SHRINKING ASSETS
- - MODERATOR'S CHALLENGE (Challenges hosted by the moderators of the group)
- - INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES (Challenges within teams themselves)
HOW OUR CHALLENGES WORK:
We have 4 total possible challenges and NONE are mandatory. Our challengers can do none or all it's up to them. So we have...
The F2F Weekly TEAM Challenge - posted each week on Sunday in the announcements by the team who is assigned that particular week (see above for your week). This is for the F2F Group as a whole.
F2F Moderators Challenge/Topic of the week - This challenge is provided each week in the announcements area. One of the moderators will either provide a challenge that will involve anything fitness, health, and nutrition.
Individual Team challenges - these are challenge done within your own team. You can chose daily, weekly, or monthly challenges (weekly seems to work best). You can make this whatever you wish as long as it's health and fitness related.
Note: If for some reason your team is unable to provide the weekly challenge please let me know ahead of time so another team can take your place or so I can provide the challenge.
Good Luck Teams: Please let us know if there is anything wrong or if you notice something that needs to be fixed or modified. Everything seems ready to go for AUGUST. Registrations are almost done and we have quite a few new challengers. Make sure you are going into your new team threads to welcome anyone who has started posting. Let’s make our newbies feel welcome and show them some F2F love!!
THANKS, YOUR MODS
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Weigh in
Apple852hk
Week 1- Aug 2019
Sunday
PW 162
CW 161.4
Welcome to the August challenge.3 -
Daily Post (Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: yes swimming and hiking0 -
I’m back. And I need to be! Let’s do my weigh in day as Friday. Friday’s weight was 157.6, so that can be my starting weight for August, I guess.1
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I have been a slacker this summer and find myself behind on exercise habits and getting too much sugar in my diet. So, my goals this week are to cut way back on sugars and get to the gym (or a sweaty home workout) at least 3 times this week. I have my menus planned for the week and will be carrying leftovers for lunches most days. It’s time for me to recommit to healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. Who’s with me???3
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Hello everyone!!! I am pumped for another month! All of the positive discussions in July have really motivated me to stick with it! Welcome to our new members - and welcome back to returning members!!
I am Jen a Slimpossible captain along with captain Mark(@broncobuddee). Team leadership also includes our awesome motivator @AustinRuadhain. We are looking for one more Motivator. If you are interested please message myself or @broncobuddee.
Here are some pointers to get our new team members started:
1) Weigh-ins
Moderators have already posted instructions on the weigh-ins but as a reminder on your weigh-in day please post your weight in the following format:
Username: (Your MFP username)
Weigh in week: (The week you are entering your weight for ex. Week 4)
Weigh in day: (The day you weigh in each week. Sat-Fri)
Previous Weight: (The last weight you entered)
Todays Weight: (Your weight on your chosen weigh in day)
2) Check-ins
Along with our weekly weigh ins, many team members also participate in daily check-ins. We recommend them as a way to stay accountable and provide the following information each day:
Calories: over/under?
Water: over/under?
Exercise:
Goals or Improvementsfor tomorrow:
3) Challenges
There are three each week and each is optional.
Team Challenge - this is something the team captains post. We’ve fallen behind a little on these challenges with so many other things happening in the challenge. If you have any suggestions for challenges please post here or send me a message.
Group Challenge - this is a challenge sponsored by one of the teams across the group. Look for it to be posted either in our team discussion pages or in the main group page.
Moderators Challenge - this is a challenge from one of the Moderators. Likewise, look for it to be posted within our team discussion pages or in the main group page.
Your participation is key!! Have a success today? Share it! A challenge? Share it! A question? Please ask! Some else is likely to benefit from your participation.
Finally, let's help welcome our new members with some introductions. Please share your name, where you live, how long you have been on MFP, and anything you want to share about your weight loss journey so far - successes, challenges, goals for the month.
I’ll go ahead with introduction - as mentioned earlier my name is Jen. I am 44 years old, married with two kids and work full time outside of the house. I live in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Currently I’m on vacation in Ontario and having a great time! Still here for another week.
I’ve been using MFP for a couple of years steady and been a part of this group for almost as long. I love this challenge group. I have learned so much about fat loss, good habits and heathy living from the people on here. Although my journey has been slow as well as up and down I have learned a lot about myself (and have a tonne of patience!!) Life is busy for me with 2 youngish kids and a husband who works out of town. Most days I find it hard to put myself first. I have to get much better at self care and making myself a priority. My husband is going to school for a couple of months in September so I am hoping to put together a plan that includes more exercise and less stress eating to give me a bit of a jump on fat loss.
Well, everyone - cheers to a great month! Looking forward to sharing and learning with all of you!!0 -
I have been a slacker this summer and find myself behind on exercise habits and getting too much sugar in my diet. So, my goals this week are to cut way back on sugars and get to the gym (or a sweaty home workout) at least 3 times this week. I have my menus planned for the week and will be carrying leftovers for lunches most days. It’s time for me to recommit to healthy eating and healthy lifestyle. Who’s with me???
You are a star!!! I hope you had a great summer vacation!!0 -
Team Challenge - Set your intention
@UTMom81’s post inspired me to put out a challenge. Let’s set our intention/goals for the week. List 2-3 you want to accomplish this week. It could be food, exercise, or self care related. It might only be things you want to do once this week or everyday. Make sure they are realistic.
I’ll go first:
1. I am going to go for two 30 min walks while at the cottage
2. I am going to go for two swims across the lake
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THE WINNERS ARE...
TEAM % Mission Slimpossibles 0.45%
INDIVIDUAL % LovebyDraug69 3.80%
TEAM LBS LOST Workout Warriors 14.6
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST buniphuphu 9.8
AS A WHOLE WE LOST 42.7PDS OR 0.17%
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Mission Slimpossibles 0.45%
2nd Shrinking Assets 0.35%
3rd Workout Warriors 0.34%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st Workout Warriors 14.6
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 14.4
3rd Shrinking Assets 12.8
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st LovebyDraug69 3.80%
2nd buniphuphu 3.45%
3rd Cyndiesstuff 2.52%
HONORABLE MENTIONS
SaraMakingChanges
mrshadsall
Carlsoda
Gutcutter500
Perla4686
NikMar
Luciicul
Jactop
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GRAND FINALE
THE WINNERS ARE...
TEAM % Mission Slimpossibles 1.78%
INDIVIDUAL % buniphuphu 9.15%
TEAM LBS LOST Shrinking Assets 59.9
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST buniphuphu 27.6
As a whole we lost 262.8 pounds or 1.05% !!
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Mission Slimpossibles 1.78%
2nd Shrinking Assets 1.61%
3rd Workout Warriors 1.19%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st Shrinking Assets 59.9
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 57.6
3rd Workout Warriors 51.8
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st buniphuphu 9.15%
2nd Caydensmommy 7.76%
3rd Luciicul 5.68%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST
1st buniphuphu 27.6
2nd Caydensmommy 23.8
3rd Luciicul 11.4
HONORABLE MENTIONS
kilobykilo
Ahanaz
ConfidentRaven
southpalms
MrsHadshall
KMD1214
Terytha
19shmoo69
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Good morning!
Welcome to all our new members!! My name is Teresa and I've been in this group for months. Maybe even longer since I can't remember! 
I'm 53 years old, married to the love of my life, mom to my Cavapoo, Maggie Mae. I'm the ministry assistant at my small church as well as the 3rd-5th grade Sunday school teacher. Right now my life is in a bit of an upheaval as we are selling our current home and moving next month to a new one. If I had known there was so much involved, I might not have done it! 
But I'm also very excited for a new chapter and of course for all the shopping that I must now do for the new place! 
Please, pray for my husband! 
I've battled my weight since I was 13 years old. In January of 2017, I joined Weight Watchers and I lost 50 lbs in two years. In March I started doing intermittent fasting and in July I started eating a low carb/Keto diet. I've lost almost 60 lbs altogether and have another 40ish to go. I might tweak my diet as I feel led but what I will NEVER do is quit!!
Team Challenge - Set your intention
1. Drink more water!! I have been slacking in this area and need to step it up.
2. Stop snacking. With being so busy getting my house ready to sell, I have found myself doing some mindless snacking and that is affecting my weight.
3. Track my eating on my app. Again I have been slacking and I know better. Tracking is key!!1 -
Team Challenge - Set your intention
@UTMom81’s post inspired me to put out a challenge. Let’s set our intention/goals for the week. List 2-3 you want to accomplish this week. It could be food, exercise, or self care related. It might only be things you want to do once this week or everyday. Make sure they are realistic.
I’ll go first:
1. I am going to go for two 30 min walks while at the cottage
2. I am going to go for two swims across the lake
3. Drink more water
Awesome goals, especially swimming across the lake. How cool is THAT?!?
If no one else steps up, I can do the motivator role again. If someone else wants it though, I’m fine with just being a member again. Either way! Let’s DO this!
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AUGUST WEEK 1 MODERATORS DISCUSSION
HEALTHY LIVING
MEAL PREPPING GUIDE 101... COURTESY OF LA FITNESS
MANY OF US STRUGGLE WITH THE PERILS OF FOOD PREPPING....
TO HOT OUTSIDE TO TURN ON THE OVENS....
NO MOJO TO FIX A WEEKS WORTH OF MEALS....
STAGNATE ON IDEAS ON WHAT TO FIX AND NOT THE SAME OL SAME OL.
HERE IS AN ARTICLE FROM LA FITNESS WITH SOME IDEAS ON JUST THAT SUBJECT
https://blog.lafitness.com/2019/07/17/ our-meal-prepping-101-guide/PLEASE SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND RECIPES WITH THE GROUP ON MEAL PREPPING 101
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10757886/aug-week-1-mods-discussion#latest
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Hey, all new and returning members!! My name is Kate... I’m 63.... recently retired and living happily in SW Florida. I started seriously addressing my weight issues this spring, after injuring one of my knees playing tennis. Hauling all that weight around on the tennis court probably contributed to that injury. When that happened, I had a terrifying glimpse into a future with totally preventable, limited mobility. That was my trigger to get serious! I’ve been successful thanks to what I call the ‘triple play’: MFP ( logging religiously and participating in this Community); low carb/ low cal (20-25gm net carbs/ 1200 cals); and, intermittent fasting. With 29 pounds gone (forever!), I’m hoping to lose 20 more. Meanwhile, my knee is so much better and so am I !! Welcome, all! Feel free to message anytime! 🤗
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@broncobuddee I posted about being out-of-town and asked what to do and there wasn't a response. I won't be weighing in tomorrow either. My last weigh in was 135 but I'm sure it's up from vacation.1
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It is great to see new people and so many returning people. This is such a fantastic and supportive group!2
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Sunday Check in
Calories: maybe a little high
Water: over
Exercise: lots of cleaning and packing still getting done!
Tonight, was my church's potluck dinner. We had a tailgate theme which worked pretty well with my low carb eating. I did indulge in a couple of sweet treats, which now have my cravings going crazy. One of the things I've noticed since going low carb is that I don't crave sugar like I used to. So my cravings can just hush because I'm down eating for the day. IF app has been turned on! 2 -
Sunday Check In
Calories: under
Water: didn't really measure but not too far under I don't think
Exercise: Went to the mountains for a 2.5 hour hike, so I'm counting that as one of my (at least) 3 workouts this week.
Turned down dessert at dinner tonight, so Yay! No sweets for me at all today.
Tomorrow: track water better, stay under calories, and find time to work out3 -
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 211.6
Todays Weight:
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Right at
Exercise: Took 3 teeanagers shopping at the mall today so lots and lots of walking and carrying all the bags should be considered strength training!!
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: tomorrow is yoga and lower carbs
Team Challenge - Set your intention
1. Gym 4 times
2. Get 7 + sleep a night
3. No gluten or dairy
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Sunday Check-in
Food: all logged, good choices/on plan, calories on target
Water: over
Exercise: outdoor walk (60 min)
Packed and took my lunch to last day of convention; hung out with people eating BBQ without indulging in anything off my plan; yay!
Monday - Goals or Improvements
Food: log, all good choices, calories on target, keep to usual fasting window
Water: over
Exercise plan: martial arts practice (10 min); martial arts class; bonus/stretch goal - short walk and/or Classical Stretch session3 -
@Apple852hk - Woohoo! Starting the month off with a loss! Congratulations! 👍🏽👍🏽
@UTMom81 - So glad you are back! 😊😊
Yes, I am with you on making this week a re-commitment to health goals!
@digger61 - Another great day! You are so consistent! It's inspiring!
@Kres567
Team Challenge - My goals for this week
1. I am going for at least 4 outdoor walks (45 min+) this week
2. I am going to work on my daily martial arts habit.
3. I am going to do at least 2 long outdoor sessions of martial arts practice this week
4. So, I'll make notes about my progress on these as the week goes on. Love the challenge!
@TeresaW1020 - I love your 3 goals for the week! You have a lot going on this month! It's great you are making sure to take are of yourself and your health in the midst of it all!
@KMD1214
Wow! Your story is inspiring! 😮I started seriously addressing my weight issues this spring, after injuring one of my knees playing tennis. Hauling all that weight around on the tennis court probably contributed to that injury. When that happened, I had a terrifying glimpse into a future with totally preventable, limited mobility. That was my trigger to get serious! ... With 29 pounds gone (forever!), I’m hoping to lose 20 more. Meanwhile, my knee is so much better and so am I !!
@mrmcgrath - Those sound like great goals! 🥅👍🏽
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Good morning!
10 days till my op.
I've had a bad weekend, my head has been killing, and I have been falling asleep a lot in front of the telly, followed by an 11 hour sleep straight through on the Saturday. Well, I did say I wanted some sleep!
Foodwise, I'm sure I've eaten some ice cream, and some noodles, but logging has not been high priority, but then again, neither has food.
So, sticking with steps:
30th 11346
31st 10133
1st 11483
2nd 10224
3rd 9407
4th 3907 - I know! That's sleep for you.
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Username: leonadixon
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 195.0 (7/29)
Today's Weight: 200.6 (8/5)
Week 1 Intentions:
1-Lose the water weight I gained from my first exercise class in 4 years (rest)
2-30 minutes walking DAILY
3-Stay in calorie goal each day
I started a belly dance class (!) yesterday. This is my first attempt at real exercise in about 4 years and I am definitely feeling it! I am super excited to be in this group!3 -
Post Birthday-Weekend Check-in:
Calories: under
Fruits/veggies: under
I actually did a decent job of staying within my calorie allotment for the weekend, despite baking, then eating cake. I didn't eat enough fruits and veggies though, so for the first time since I changed my way of eating, I felt hungry this weekend. I also felt achy this morning. Back to fruit and veggie land!
@apple852hk Great loss!
@digger61 I love swimming! That's my go-to for exercise!
@UTMom81 I need to start bringing my lunch to work, at least some of the time. It would really make lunchtime easier. Maybe you'll inspire me to give it a go a couple of times this week.
@Kres567 Open water swimming is the best! Sadly, a lot of lakes around here are contaminated with bacteria after all the spring flooding. I miss going to the lake.
@TeresaW1020 When I've been slacking on tracking, I find it helps me to go back and do my best to track the days I missed. I know my portions won't be exact, and I won't remember everything, but it helps get me back to mindfulness.
@KMD1214 I had a watershed moment that made me get serious too. I stepped on the scale, and I weighed more than I ever had in my entire life: 341 pounds! I'm not sure why that number was different than any other, but that was my line in the sand. That day I made a change to lose weight and better my health.
@mrmcgrath Happy belated birthday! Mall shopping definitely counts as exercise! Hubby took me shopping yesterday, and it was a chore!
@AustinRuadhain What kind of martial arts do you do?
@Wishusdonna Sorry you had a bad weekend. I hope things improve this week. You are truly inspiring with your steps!
@leonadixon I love your goals! Belly dancing sounds like a fun form of exercise!
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@buniphuphu - I do not study a particular type of martial arts. Our school is out to do something... flexible. My student includes Korean, Japanese, and Chinese forms.
A note about your past:
"Back to fruit and veggie land!" - I am so delighted that fruit and veggie land is working so well for you. It has certainly worked well for me!
"I stepped on the scale, and I weighed more than I ever had in my entire life" - I had a similar moment. I weighed in and looked at the number, and said I must change. It was the midst of the holidays, 2017. I didn't really tackle things in a big way until after the holidays, but I ate mindfully enough to not gain weight that December.
@Wishusdonna - With all that you have going on, it sounds to me like a great choice to sleep when your body asks for sleep. We are thinking of you.
@leonadixon - Your first exercise in 4 years - and it's belly dancing -- how wonderful! I love it! So inspiringly fun!3 -
@Wishusdonna, girl if I got the amount of steps you get, I would need to sleep for 11 hours too! I hope you feel better this week!
@leonadixon, belly dancing is so exotic! I once went to a party where they had belly dancers. That was one crazy night!
I am excited that you are in our group too!
Monday check in:
Calories: Under
Water: over
Exercise: Not much and I left my Fitbit at home while I was at work! All my walking was for nothing!!
I went to work today and tried to concentrate on actually doing my work. I did leave an hour early and went grocery shopping. I have to spend the entire day tomorrow doing all the last minute stuff to the house to get the pictures taken on Wednesday and get this baby listed!! My weight is up and I'm a little stressed about that!
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Monday Check In
Calories: under and the IF app is on!
Exercise: HIIT and Circuit Training at the gym. Felt great but I bet I’m sore tomorrow!
Water: I’ll get to 80 oz by bedtime. Only 20 left.
Tomorrow: lots of meetings tomorrow at work and church after, so look for ways to get steps in.
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I've been on MFP for several years but only got serious in the last year. My weight shot up due to stress and hypothyroid issues. I got my medication squared away and really started trying to move every day. Now I'm working on my diet which is alright lol. I love snacks and ice cream so it's more of staying within portion sizes now.
My goals this week are to:
1) Keep moving. I'll be getting our vacation stuff together this week as we leave Saturday for the beach.
2) Not stress eat. I have anxiety that managed with meds but I still snack when I get anxious.
3) Up. My. Water. Intake. Struggle bus all the time bc I love Diet Sunkist. Like, love love that stuff.1 -
Username: mrmcgrath
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 211.6
Todays Weight:
Calories: over/under? Under
Water: over/under? Over
Exercise: yoga class and the strength training
Goals or Improvements for tomorrow: My son who is leaving for college requested one of his favorite unhealthy dishes and since he is having all of his wisdom teeth surgically removed at the end of the week, I figured I better go ahead and make it. My goal is to make me a healthy salad to eat while the rest of the family is having sliders.
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Monday check in:
Calories: Under
Water: over
Exercise walking3
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