Shrinking Assets-July Chat 2021

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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Greetings Assets!

    We are entering the week when new members can sign up for Fat2Fit teams. If you have interested friends or can post this link where they may find it, please invite them to join! Continuing members do NOT have to re-register, so you're all automatically in for August.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10839285/registration-for-new-members-august-2021#latest
  • TeresaW1020
    TeresaW1020 Posts: 3,231 Member
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    Hey Team! As we wrap up July let's have a fun and easy challenge!

    So, hop on over to WEEK FIVE-PHOTO CHALLENGE

    For some extra fun post your daily picture to your team so that you can get to know each other even better! :)
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    So this is what the outside world looks like!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member
    You have a new member joining you .... Please welcome @ChristineIanpherelucas
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,257 Member
    Another new member heading your way ... Please welcome @lozingitslowly :)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,291 Member
    Welcome to our new team members!
  • hipari
    hipari Posts: 1,367 Member
    Welcome, new team members!

    How’s everyone doing this week?

    I went back to work this week and I’m exhausted. I have my next maternity appointment tomorrow and will have to talk about different options to breathe some life into me… the only two ways for improvement I can think of are an iron infusion at the hospital and part-time sick leave. I already have a light office job I can do remotely with a flexible schedule, so there’s not a lot of adjustments to be made there. Only 7 and a half more weeks until maternity leave, I can do this.

    At least today I got more done at work than yesterday, and I was even able to squeeze in some personal paperwork and finally applied for the baby box and other benefits, it’s good to be a Finnish mom. The baby box is full of baby gear and you get it from the government for free if you participate in the free public maternity healthcare program. I also filed for child support/benefit, which is about $100 per month until the child turns 17, regardless of parental income, as well as maternity leave pay. I’m now officially filed as being on maternity leave from September until next August, first 3 months on full salary and the rest at 80%, I think.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    peachplace wrote: »
    Ok folks.. you ready for this?!?

    Weigh in day Monday
    PW 239
    CW 233.9

    I am shocked!! After staying still to have this drop I am amazed…. This is massive for me…. The 220’s are right around the corner!!

    What can I say, but congratulations and I hope that you did not that send weight my way :D
  • hipari
    hipari Posts: 1,367 Member
    @peachplace whoa!! I’m so happy for you! That is a WHOOOSH!
  • imgwendolyn2015
    imgwendolyn2015 Posts: 347 Member
    Welcome to the team @christinelanpherelucas and @lozingitslowly!
  • imgwendolyn2015
    imgwendolyn2015 Posts: 347 Member
    Welcome @sigma3girl !
  • wtbarunner
    wtbarunner Posts: 162 Member
    Wtbarunner
    Wednesday
    PW 240
    CW 240
  • hipari
    hipari Posts: 1,367 Member
    Yay, welcome all new members!

    I had my check-up today, and got no help whatsoever with the iron deficiency issue. I have follow-up labs scheduled in 2 weeks, but apparently my iron levels are still ”too good” and they’re ”not allowed” to write a send-in for the hospital to get proper treatment. I booked an appointment with my workplace healthcare for next week to discuss what options that route would have to help me out so I can make it through the last 7 weeks of work. On the plus side, the nurse said my weight gain is ”modest” which is nice, although the 20lbs I’ve put on so far doesn’t feel modest at all when I’m carrying it around all day. (Newbies - I’m pregnant and definitely not losing weight currently, I’ll rejoin the weight loss team once I’m cleared postpartum. Until then, I’m just hanging out, focusing on a healthy pregnancy and trying my best to support you all.)
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,464 Member
    Wednesday weigh in:
    PW: 150.4
    CW: 150.2
  • chublet25
    chublet25 Posts: 833 Member
    bigblues11 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm going to take a few weeks from this group. I've lost two fur babies in the last couple of weeks and I really need some time to mentally reset.

    Keep reaching for your goals! I'll be back soon.

    @Beka3695, can you please move me to inactive for a bit?

    I am so sorry for your loss! Take care of yourself.
  • chublet25
    chublet25 Posts: 833 Member
    peachplace wrote: »
    Ok folks.. you ready for this?!?

    Weigh in day Monday
    PW 239
    CW 233.9

    I am shocked!! After staying still to have this drop I am amazed…. This is massive for me…. The 220’s are right around the corner!!

    WOW! that's fantastic! Good for you!
  • imgwendolyn2015
    imgwendolyn2015 Posts: 347 Member
    bigblues11 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm going to take a few weeks from this group. I've lost two fur babies in the last couple of weeks and I really need some time to mentally reset.

    Keep reaching for your goals! I'll be back soon.

    @Beka3695, can you please move me to inactive for a bit?

    I'm so sorry! We are wishing you the best. Hope to see you back soon. I will put the request in to move you to support for a while. Let us know when you are ready to come back. Take care!
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    bigblues11 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm going to take a few weeks from this group. I've lost two fur babies in the last couple of weeks and I really need some time to mentally reset.

    Keep reaching for your goals! I'll be back soon.

    @Beka3695, can you please move me to inactive for a bit?

    So sorry for your loss. I see that @imgwendolyn2015 is getting you moved to support.

    Come back when you are ready!!

    XOXO
  • imgwendolyn2015
    imgwendolyn2015 Posts: 347 Member
    @Beka3695 I can only imagine how it must feel. 14 months is a long time to be away from home but also gave you so much bonding time with your grandchild!
    It might be tricky getting a "new" old routine established but you are resilient! You got this!
  • imgwendolyn2015
    imgwendolyn2015 Posts: 347 Member
    I have been trying to keep my eating under control this week and what I mean by that is only eating what I have brought with me for the day and not driving anywhere to get take out. My gut thanks me for this. Processed food really throws a wrench in things.
    I am looking forward to a fun weekend. Friday night we will go to a local county fair to watch the demolition derby with my daughter and her boyfriend. That will be some awesome fun but there will be some drinking involved. I plan on practicing moderation which I haven't been very good at so we will see how it goes!

    I will check in with my weight tomorrow.

    Hope everyone has a great day and fantastic weekend!
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