Friday Check-ins
🔴Morning walk/workout - did the workout, but not in the morning; will keep working to make this a habit
⚪Pushups/Sit-ups (not yet, but will!) (want to add this to a morning workout)
🟢Food measured & tracked
🟢Hit MFP calorie goal
🟢Workout 45+ / 6 days-wk
🟢10K steps
🟢NO SUGAR challenge
🟢Check in on Slimpossibles daily

@adhmrh Down 2.2 this week? Down 71 lb overall? You are SO inspiring! 🎉

@TeresaW1020
Down 75 pounds? Wow! 🥳
And all of this is just so inspiring:

Four years ago, I made a vow to myself that I was going to get my weight off. I had been obese for over 30 years. I knew there would be struggles along the way and there have been. I’ve gone through Weight Watchers, calorie counting, back to WW, then finding intermittent fasting, and finally accepting and fully understanding that I’m a sugar addict. I still have another 30 lbs. or so that I want to get off and for the first time in my life, I’m not too worried about the struggle. I’ve learned a lot about myself and I’m no longer on a diet. I’m on a health journey to be the best I can be for the rest of my life. And it feels really good!

@itsmegina
Sending you a hug, as I think that number isn't what you wanted. Is there anything you are tweaking this week, to help nudge things in the direction you want to go? 👐🤔

@vegan4lyfe2012
Sending you a hug. You have a lot going on. I love your deciding to check in here daily, as a way to remind yourself about what you want to do. We know you are in this for the long haul and won't let a rough p[atch stop you from getting to the level of fitness you are aiming for.

@Cornanda
Great job nudging that number down! And a big WOW to being almost to the 10 lb mark! 🥳🥳🥳

@trooworld
Sugar causes all kinds of problems for some of us -- -me, too.
And, oooh! I love Yoga with Adriene! Thank you for the reminder!

@raleighgirl09
Oooh, Maria! Congrats on that green streak! You are getting that momentum going and it is so SO inspiring!
CHANGE HAPPENS!

@padjoetho
Woohoo! Excellent weigh-in! Keep up the great work this weekend!

@davors19
Great job holding steady this week!

@davidji82
BOOM! What a great weigh-in!

@TwistedSassette
Hurray for being down this week!

raleighgirl09
Saturday check in

Hideeho gang - had a Friday night moment with some random chocolate and nuts with berries. I know, that's not really random, it became deliberate but I am back to my streak today...day one of new streak! => I have had a weekend/Friday night mentality for most of my adult life with the feeling like some indulgence is in order after a long week. Or even a short week - I just like it. So I logged a guess of 500 calories for it this morning and moving on!

I'll get my two walks today - I did yesterday but the second one was in the fast-approaching dark, raining and 47 degrees. Not the most pleasant of walks but I was glad I stuck to my guns because water was off, I was about to eat sugar (unknown at that time) and go over my calories. I'm also shopping today for the week's groceries, I'll make the posole again and use chicken thighs instead of pork to lower the calories. Not sure what else I'll do but that was requested as a repeat! =>

New job is going well, I'm enjoying them and the tasks before me. That's a win... =>

@adhmrh - 5 lbs for Jan already, that's terrific and 71 to date is amazing @Cornanda - we're all lined up at the 10 digit cheering you on, fist pumps in the air YOU CAN DO IT! @mlhopp93 - yes, some focus and intentional action can be just the ticket!! => @trooworld - fantastic I am so happy for you!! - - - great weigh in you guys, just awesome! =>

@firefly743 and @RYcare way to go on a great weigh in and loss this week WOOT!!


@trooworld, so glad you are getting the rest needed, I hope this continues for you! I used to walk around chronically sleep deprived but finally made it. So jealous of the 80 degrees!
@TeresaW1020 your journey has been super amazing - and you have defined some solids whys to keep you motivated! So exciting to see and be a part of your walk.....
@AustinRuadhain YAY for all your greens, too!! Mine had a huge drop off yesterday but today is better - and I hope you can work the morning routine but I'm impressed that you keep working it in at some point, even if not at your perfect point!
@Cornanda trust me - someone will tell you the big bad *kitten* and the rest of it, the simple doo-doo isn't worth the anxiety! Hm, maybe I'm projecting my own philosophy.......???
@vegan4lyfe2012 @itsmegina @Cstockton18 - this may not be the result you wanted but it inspired some good determination to turn the truck around!! We're with you all!!
@TwistedSassette yay on yoga, that's another way to accomplish the peacefulness...... => Hope all of you are feeling back to your old selves and having a great weekend! At least tracking keeps us aware, right?

@AustinRuadhain Thanks! As you know losing weight is such a battle on so many levels and I really feel the key to the battle is learning why we do what we do and figuring out how to correct the wrong behavior. I’m still totally a work in progress and probably always will be. But I’m thankful to have someone like you to watch and emulate.

@Cstockton18 I hope that the MRI will give the doctors the results they need to help you. And YES you will totally 1000% smash your goals this week. Purpose in your heart to make it happen and you will.

@mlhopp93 Wow, what is a great loss you had this week! Nothing like a little focus and some hard work to make it happen. Keep it up!!

@trooworld Yayyy you had a good week! And thanks so much! Maybe I did choose the right word after all. There is such a correlation between sleep and hunger so I’m glad that you have improved and have gotten some good sleep. Fingers crossed it will stay that way for you.

@RYcare and @Firefly743 Good losses this week! Keep up the good work!

@raleighgirl09 Thanks so much! I’m really going to give this year my all in every way that I can. I think a lot of people have that weekend/Friday night mentality. I’m still in mourning that I had to give up my wine Fridays. I hope to maybe start back up one Friday a month after this month’s challenge. Moderation is the key…or so they say, right?


Hi Team, I hope everyone is having a good weekend! Not much going on here. I did do my workout this morning and that felt good. I’m teaching children’s church in the morning and as usual, I waited until the last moment to put something together. But it will be fun because kids are very forgiving and don’t seem to mind if I stand there holding my cheat sheets. I did tape some notes in my Bible so I would look like I have it all together. After putting together my lesson, I started a new 2000-piece puzzle and watched Day 6 of the sugar summit. Just tomorrow to go!

January Goals: 1/16
No Sugar Challenge: 16 Days sugar-free!
Fast for 19+ hours: I fasted 19 hrs. 12 min.
Ate on plan: I stayed Keto today and made the best Denver frittata and Keto English muffin for dinner.
Workout 30+ minutes: I did a #MBFA workout and 15 minute HIIT on the treadmill
Drink 96+ oz. of water: I got all my water in for the day

Hey gang! Sorry for falling behind, I'm struggling with pain levels right now. I've been working out harder then sprayed weeds and it took forever so I overdid it. My Dad's teasing me that I can sell flats of that weed, I'm ready to dig up the yard! I'm at the point where I normally go to the ER but am trying to fight it as I don't want to go on steroids. The eye appointment was annoying, if I get contacts to see far away I'll need glasses to read. I got my first hair cut in a year and it's not what I asked for, I'm mad at myself for giving her a tip!

Tslose
Sunday
BW 191.4
PW 189.2
CW 187.4

Really going to work on communicating in group and logging. I did well for awhile. I am losing weight but need to be consistent. This will be a interesting week. Going for my first colonoscopy.

apple852hk wrote: »

Weigh in Apple852hk
Week 3 - Jan 2021 Sunday
PW 137lbs (62.2kg)
CW 139.3lbs (63.2kg)
LTD about 45.8lbs (20.8kg)

Gained 2 weeks in a row - eating too big portions again, should half my portions.

Eating carb every lunchtime doesnt help, maybe a few times a week than daily.

Couldn't manage sugar free January - felt down and menstrual so ate a whole 90g bar chocolate one night. 8 cookies walking back home from the supermarket.

GOALS
1. Eat less chocolate, 1 serving of 50g per day maximum. Try noticing how much I eat.
2. Fold origami cube AFTER eating a serving of chocolate, instead of rushing for another serving.
Share pictures of how many cubes made, with slimpossibiles group.

@Apple852hk I love how straightforward you are in your telling us about the progress and choices - looking forward to seeing the pictures of the origami cubes! My first week of January and no sugar was - well, a big sugary bust. But then I had success for several days in a row! I'm encouraged to continue with a progress over perfection - I think I'll have more days of no sugar than otherwise and it will be progress.

The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!!

@RYcare Glad that your parents are doing well. Have a good week!

@Katmary71 Sorry that nothing seems to be going your way right now. I hope your pain eased up and that you will take it easy on yourself while working in the yard. A bad hair cut sucks!

@krea4 You are doing so great with your weight loss! And you are right that mindset and determination are everything! When I decided to do no sugar this month the first thing I told myself was that it was just for one month and I can do anything for just one month. Now that half the month is over, I just might go for two months!

@apple852hk Cutting portion sizes has always been a struggle for me too but I’m really trying to watch how much I put on my plate. Maybe use a smaller plate? Are you at your goal weight or close to it?

@tslose Good job on your loss this week! I hope all goes well with your colonoscopy. I haven’t had one of those yet, but I fear it’s probably in my future if my husband can talk me into going to a doctor. I do find that staying active in the group is a great way to stay focused on your plan and it will help you make better choices, so I hope to see you more often.

@trooworld Glad that you had a good day yesterday and I hope today was good too. How are you liking the new car? What did you prep this week? Are you make those WW meals?

@raleighgirl09 You are doing great with the habit tracker. I am too, which is pretty surprising because I usually forget to check it. I am finding it helpful and thinking about things that I will work on for next month. Like I totally don’t need to work on water. I practically drown myself every day in sparkling water, so why track it. I call the wiggle room “planned indulgences” and there is no room for guilt if you do plan for it. LOVE the analogy of the coloring book! Just keep coloring until the picture emerges. I’m starting to rethink the word maintenance and wondering if we should move our thinking from releasing unwanted pounds to living a healthy lifestyle that has no end. Maintenance sounds like work and who wants to work all the time when you can live your life and enjoy! Hmm?

@digger61 Sorry that you are going through the pain and recovery of getting your hernia repaired. Take it easy and do what you can. The weight will come off.

@TwistedSassete Yeah, that is why I love being with the kids. They are fun and don’t pay that close attention to the details. You will find a lot on hunger and sleep and hunger and stress. One of the true joys of being a mother is when your kids can bathe themselves without supervision. You are getting closer. Good for you for getting your bike riding in!


Hi Team! Today was a good day. Children’s church was fun this morning. Although one of my kids fell during games and hurt his wrist but his mom says he will be OK. I just felt so bad for him. Once I came home, I did my usual Sunday church computer work and the stuff I do for Fat2Fit and then I watched the last day of the sugar summit. I have gotten so much out of this summit. When I watched my first one a couple of years ago, I honestly wasn’t ready for it and filed away much of the information without acting on it. Fast forward to now, when I’ve been doing IF for almost two years and have finally acknowledged that sugar is a real addiction and something, I need to either abstain from or moderate very closely. Switching my eating to low carb/Keto is another huge step for me. My eating is going to be my lifestyle and not a diet to get to my goal weight. If I do that and go back to eating sugar, flour, grains, and processed carbs on a regular basis my weight will come right back with a vengeance. And I really don’t want that to happen!

January Goals: 1/17
No Sugar Challenge: 17 Days sugar-free!
Fast for 19+ hours: I fasted 20.5 hrs.
Ate on plan: I was low carb today because I ate too many onions and sundried tomatoes at dinner, but it was sooo good.
Workout 30+ minutes: I walked 25 minutes on the treadmill. I even jogged for one minute.
Drink 96+ oz. of water: I got all my water in for the day
2021 Focus Word: TRANSFORMATION

@trooworld Your why is similar to mine. I have to be able to take care of my husband as he gets older. Remember he is 23 years older than me. So, my needing to be strong and healthy is a reality that I have to face. Your goals are great! This morning on a podcast this guy was saying that as long as we keep striving forward, we will eventually get to where we need to go. So, the motto of this group is to “NEVER give up” and I know that you are NOT ever going to do that. That picture of that poor woman is heartbreaking but also inspiring in how she is doing the best she can.

@TwistedSassette Ohhhh how I LOVE your why!! It’s clear and full of real tangible reasons for focusing on yourself. Please print that out and keep it near you and read it often!! Your grandchildren will thank you one day for the work you are doing today.


Hi Team! Today was a good day. I went to Aldi and bought some groceries and then came home and did a bunch of computer work. I love working from home and being able to pick and choose what I want to do and when. My weight is doing well and I’m super happy that in the last four days I’ve hit a new all-time low three of those days. I ate more than usual today, so we will see what tomorrow will do. Might be time for an all-day fast!

Monday Mindset: It’s good to review our whys and to see if it needs adjusting. Right now, my mindset is probably the best it’s ever been and that is both exciting and scary. I’m starting to feel confident that I can really conquer my obesity and break the bondage that food/sugar has been for me. But I’m also scared that I will fail. One of my why reasons need to be that I will love myself enough to push through the fear and believe that I am deserving of the victory. One day at a time, right?

January Goals: 1/18
No Sugar Challenge: 18 Days sugar-free!
Fast for 19+ hours: I fasted 20 hrs.
Ate on plan: I was low carb today because I made the best roast EVER with homemade Keto rolls and I ate a bunch of carrots.
Workout 30+ minutes: I did Beachbody #MBFA lower body
Drink 96+ oz. of water: I got all my water in for the day
2021 Focus Word: TRANSFORMATION