MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES - February 2020 Chat
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Hi everyone! I am popping in real quick because I still need to get some work done before I leave for Florida on Saturday. Between work and home things just got crazy busy!
I am super happy because hubby surprised me today with a new laptop for work/home use. It's going to be awesome to be able to have all my work and personal computer stuff on one device instead of two as I do now. I'm stoked!! 
I've been doing really well with my eating on my new WW plan. This weekend will be a challenge but I'm giving myself some grace until after I get back home where I can focus.
REMEMBER!!
I hope everyone saw the link that @AustinRuadhain posted for Fitrockr and how to sign up for our March step challenge. It will be super easy for us all and you won't have to remember to come and post your steps on here. Fitrockr will do the counting for us!! 3 -
@TeresaW1020 I hadn't logged into Fitrockr since last week and it hadn't synced my steps for 3 days. I had to force it to update my steps and it hasn't updated on it's own since then. Other people in our league already, some of their steps have updated since the 24th. Do we have to go in and make sure it's updating regularly?1
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bethanie0825 wrote: »@TeresaW1020 I hadn't logged into Fitrockr since last week and it hadn't synced my steps for 3 days. I had to force it to update my steps and it hasn't updated on it's own since then. Other people in our league already, some of their steps have updated since the 24th. Do we have to go in and make sure it's updating regularly?
I had that problem on my mobile app for Fitrockr but I signed in on the website and in the desktop version there is an option to retrieve the data or something like that.0 -
Sunshineplace
Week 4
Thursday
PW 157.8
CW 157.8
I’ll take it!2 -
Thursday check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- 0
Water- under
Habits/Goals
Keep carbs under 50 grams ✔️
Fast 12 hours ✔️
Cigarettes 1/2 pack daily ✖️ went over by 20 -
sunshineplace wrote: »bethanie0825 wrote: »@TeresaW1020 I hadn't logged into Fitrockr since last week and it hadn't synced my steps for 3 days. I had to force it to update my steps and it hasn't updated on it's own since then. Other people in our league already, some of their steps have updated since the 24th. Do we have to go in and make sure it's updating regularly?
I had that problem on my mobile app for Fitrockr but I signed in on the website and in the desktop version there is an option to retrieve the data or something like that.
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Step Challenge
2/26 - 15148
2/27 - 117040 -
sunshineplace wrote: »bethanie0825 wrote: »@TeresaW1020 I hadn't logged into Fitrockr since last week and it hadn't synced my steps for 3 days. I had to force it to update my steps and it hasn't updated on it's own since then. Other people in our league already, some of their steps have updated since the 24th. Do we have to go in and make sure it's updating regularly?
I had that problem on my mobile app for Fitrockr but I signed in on the website and in the desktop version there is an option to retrieve the data or something like that.
FitRockr says:
How does syncing work?
You need to sync your tracker with its native app first (e.g. Misfit, Fitbit, Google Fit). Fitrockr will automatically fetch your data from the tracker's app after a few minutes. You can also click on FETCH DATA on the [FitRockr] Dashboard to initiate a sync immediately.
Does this help?
For me, this works. I sync up my Garmin device with Garmin (app/platform) every so often. When I do, the data shows up in FitRockr pretty promptly.
@bethanie0825 - You currently show on FitRockr as having updated this evening, so hopefully all is well!0 -
raleighgirl09
Thursday weigh in week 4 (27Feb2020 - a day late by 47 min!!))
Previous weight: 185.9
Current weight: 184.5
Whew. Coming at ya on the quick, in a fleabag motel somewhere in South Carolina at nearly 1am, on the way to Florida. I do so love this part of the country. => Reminds me of growing up in rural NC - rural is real. I love living urban now but muh roots is muh roots. Much love - from the end of one long week to the start of a somewhat disconnected week. Be well - be green. =>0 -
@kayla7303 Great loss!
@gwamajtw91 Congratulations!
@leonadixon Prayers for your father's surgery.
@AustinRuadhain Along with a couple cookbooks I'm on the waitlist for Atomic Habits, can't wait to read it but there's a long waitlist!
@TeresaW1020 Congratulations on your new laptop! My old one broke and I went a long time in between without one but needed one for school, I love this thing! I'm glad WW is going well for you so far, it sounds like it's what you needed!
@raleighgirl09 Sounds like fun, have a great weekend!
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Thursday check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- stair treadmill, weights, yoga, core, lots of walking
Water- over
Habits
Weights 3xs a week- day 2 done
Cardio- done
Core- done
Yoga- done
Decluttering/cleaning- put a few cookbooks in a donate bag and did some bathroom scrubbing
Recipe- the chicken chickpea stew
I turned into the mad stepper today, my Fitbit kept egging me on to get my next badge so I walked in place for 2 hours watching TV and reading though my usual goal is to hit 10,000 and I was way over that by the time I left the gym. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about Fitrockr, someone's comment in the forums has me questioning using it on the bike so I don't want to do anything that's cheating or unfair including to myself. I'll have to figure out how to log it under biking instead of letting it be tracked as steps.1 -
Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 210.2
Todays Weight: 210.0
Well, considering how much I gained on my weekend trip last week, I'll take it!
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bethanie0825 wrote: »sunshineplace wrote: »bethanie0825 wrote: »@TeresaW1020 I hadn't logged into Fitrockr since last week and it hadn't synced my steps for 3 days. I had to force it to update my steps and it hasn't updated on it's own since then. Other people in our league already, some of their steps have updated since the 24th. Do we have to go in and make sure it's updating regularly?
I had that problem on my mobile app for Fitrockr but I signed in on the website and in the desktop version there is an option to retrieve the data or something like that.
I thought it was automatic but I'll keep an eye on it
It is supposed to be but doesn’t sync on my mobile app for some reason. My iOS is up to date so it isn’t that. And I can’t force a sync to happen because on the mobile app there is no “Fetch Data” like there is on the desktop version. I am just going to continue access it through the website and delete the app. 🤷🏼♀️
@AustinRuadhain thank you for trying to help. I had found all that information but nothing I found worked other than just going through the website. It won’t allow me to edit my profile on the mobile app either. 🙄 Instead if getting frustrated I’m just going to do what works for me. Same results in the end.1 -
Steps
2/27: 13,520
Yay! I'm all signed up for Fitrockr. I'm excited about all the new stats. Way to go @TeresaW10203 -
@sunshineplace - Thanks for this lovely bit of wisdom for the day!
This, as I think about it, TOTALLY APPLIES to all our health and fitness work. I can argue with what works for me, or I can just GET HAPPY that something works for me, and do it!Instead if getting frustrated I’m just going to do what works for me.
@TeresaW1020 - Congratulations on the great weigh-in!
@Katmary71 - Hmm. We'll trust you to figure out something that works as far as the tracker.
FYI -- long-term, we might think about making this a general exercise challenge, and so look at a challenge based on FitRockr Points,* which is a general calculation of activity level. (I would be very excited about that, as lots of my exercise does not generate steps!)
* What are FitRockr points?https://www.fitrockr.com/#faq
Points express your activity level independent of steps or distance!
Fitrockr will automatically calculate Activity Points based on your activity level and personal attributes such as gender, age, height and weight. This makes all activity and sport types independent of steps or distance and allows you to compete with other users independent of their preferred type of sport. Because 500 steps from a 70 year old overweight is more worth than from a 20 year old in perfect shape.
Mathematically spoken, based on your personal condition, you are burning a specific amount of calories each day without doing anything. Every additional 10 calories will earn you 1 Fitrockr Activity Point.
@raleighgirl09 - Congratulations on the great weigh-in!
And thank you so much for checking in from the road, and thanks for that quick snapshot of the fleabag motel in SC. Made me happy. I have lived in the country as well as the city, and love both!
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Hi Mission Slimpossibles!!
March team chat is now open. Please feel free to use the link below and introduce yourself.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787088/mission-slimpossible-team-chat-march-2020/p1?new=11 -
Hurray for Our February Step Challengers! Slimpossibles Steppers for February have been: @Bethanie0825 , @Cornada , @gwamajtw91 , @Jactop , @Kpaige428 , @leonadixon , @mlhopp93 , @rachelleashsmom , @Raleighgirl09 , @TeraBbreakingFree and @TeresaW1020 ! However many steps you got in, hopefully the challenge has helped/is helping nudge you to take more steps toward your health and fitness goals, so hurray!
Getting Current Steppers Set Up for March! Many of our February Step Challengers have signed up on FitRockr for the March Step Challenge! We are not sure about the status of everyone, since MFP handles and names on FitRockr can differ.
Current Step Challengers we don't think are signed up on FitRockr:
@Cornada , @gwamajtw91 , @Kpaige428 , @rachelleashsmom and @TeraBbreakingFree -- If you guys are signed up on the FitRockr Slimpossibles team, we don't have your MFP name and FitRockr name matched up. Just message me or TeresaW1020 and let us know if you are signed up and we haven't identified you.
Mystery Person on FitRockr -- Ann P.
There's an "Ann P" signed up on FitRockr. Ann P, can you message me to let me know your MFP handle? Or, if you prefer, change your FitRockr handle to match MFP? Don't want to pry, but do want to post weekly winners here in our March conversation thread once the new challenge kicks off! (And, hey, you are rocking an awesome number of steps this week!)
Want to Join the Step Challenge for March? Whether or not you were a stepper in February, you are welcome to join the March challenge! If you have a fitness tracker and want to play, sign up on FitRockr:
https://www.fitrockr.com:443/#!/join/league/5e42db924dbe5b0001973d73/c81a3fad-1c5a-450d-aef7-6dc1a64a3e7d0 -
Username: leonadixon
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW (1/29): 196.6
Check in weight (2/8): 198.6
Check in weight (2/13): 198.2
Check in weight (2/19): 198.2
Check in weight (2/28): 199.2
I saw the doctor today, and she is going to treat me for diverticulitis. I'm a little wary of that diagnosis for my pain, but I will take the antibiotics and hope for the best! Dad is doing much better today as is mom. Unfortunately, I caught mom's cold now. All I can do is laugh! Just what a week! LOL0 -
@leonadixon, I am so very sorry about your father and that you now have a cold! Don’t worry about the scale. Just take care of yourself and your family. The weight will come off!
@bethanie0825, as @sunshineplace said there is a “Fetch Data” on your dashboard but I can only access it on the website on my desktop. I can’t find it either on the app. I hope that helps!
@Katmary71, I think that riding a bike is exercise and should totally count toward your steps. When I used to ride my recumbent bike I would tuck my Fitbit in my sock so the steps would count.
Walking in place for 2 hours is amazing! You are a Rockstar!
@Jactop, yayyyy for signing up for Fitrockr!!
@AustinRuadhain, I am NOT opposed to us doing a general exercise challenge over just a step challenge. Since I do the Beachbody workouts I don’t get near the steps that I used to walking on my treadmill. Something to consider for sure!
Hey Team!! I’m about to go pack and get ready to head out tomorrow morning for Florida to move my mom up to live me and my DH. I won’t be back on until at least Tuesday, so take care of each other and if you have any issues please reach out to @AustinRuadhain who has graciously agreed to hold down the fort. I am so thankful for all our moderators and for all of you!!
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On February 29th, be sure to go answer the final question on the Leaping Groundhogs Challenge!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10783307/leaping-groundhogs-the-02-2020-questions-challenge#latest0 -
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Well, I didn't use my wrap with Fitbit on my leg for my bike today and just wore it on my wrist, it logged a ton of calories it wasn't logging having it on my ankle, it says I burned a pound today which can't be right! Back between 10-15,000 steps today and if I went by how sore my legs were from yesterday I wouldn't have half that, doing 30,000 yesterday was insane and I don't expect to hit it ever again unless I'm hiking all day! I need to figure out how to at least log it on my watch under bicycling but the only time I find that option is on accident! Stair treadmill can be steps but it really irritates me when I says I've only climbed one flight of stairs for the day when I've "climbed" for my cardio. Perhaps because technically the step comes to you instead of your body physically going up a flight of stairs? I keep getting credit for doing the elliptical and I haven't done it in a few weeks! Despite all this I'm really glad I got it!
Check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- bike, strength, yoga, walking
Water- over
Habits
Weights 3xs a week- will be three tomorrow
Cardio 30 minutes- done
Strength- done, I planked for 6 minutes and didn't fall over doing lunges but it was close!
Yoga- done
Decluttering/Cleaning- did a little cookbook weeding and about an hour's worth of cleaning
Recipe- Middle Eastern chicken and chickpea stew, had the last serving tonight with the maple soy brussel sprouts recipe. Got a rotisserie chicken at Costco so that's dinner for a few nights.
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mlhopp93
Friday/Saturday Weigh In
Week 4
Previous Weight: 337.0lbs
Current Weight: 337.0lbs
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Good morning, Slimpossibles!
@mlhopp93 - 😀 Great job maintaining this week!
Also, hurray for being one of our steppers! I hope you are having a good steps week!
@Katmary71
This comment of yours caught my eye, and I had to laugh!
I have a teenage son. This would NOT be true at our house! One chicken wouldn't last nearly that long! 🤣😹Got a rotisserie chicken at Costco so that's dinner for a few nights.
I am glad the tracker is being fun, even if it doesn't always get the count or activity right. Even having it and paying attention is helpful!
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Happy Saturday Slimpossibles!
You will have a new member joining you for March. @gharvey2753 will be heading for the March chat page, so please make them welcome - enjoy!0 -
Happy Leap Day 2020!
Hey, guys, please join in the Moderator's Leap Day Challenge!Day 28 - February 29th. Well, it is time for the Leap Day question. Leap day is traditionally a time to be bold. The day of the red petticoats, the decisive action, the wild leap. What really brave thing have you done this month? What really brave thing do you need to do soon? Answer both if you dare!
As we close out February, maybe take a minute to think about all the places in life that you have pushed the boat out this month!
Share and inspire -- yourself and the rest of us!0 -
Hey Slimpossibles!
Be sure to visit our new March conversation thread! The conversation over there has started, including welcoming our newest member @gharvey2753 !
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787088/mission-slimpossible-team-chat-march-2020#latest
Use MFP's Bookmark feature to make it easy to find and visit this month's team thread!
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Digger61
Feb week 4
Sat
PW 213
CW 2120 -
This chat thread will now be closed! Go to the March chat - it is March
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787088/mission-slimpossible-team-chat-march-2020#latest0
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