Shrinking Assets - Team Chat SEPTEMBER 2021
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@LaurieWrobo it’s the Russian porn bots. There’s been several threads about them. Ugh!1
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TEAM RESULTS
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INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
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YOUR TEAM'S BIGGEST LOSERS (WINNERS)
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Does anybody else have trouble with their ticker, or with their "pounds lost" counter? First the ticker stopped working, and then the pounds lost jumped back to 2 pounds a week or two ago, and this morning it's reading 0 pounds lost! I've messaged them, got back an automated (irrelevant) reply and haven't heard from them since. The reports still work, so it KNOWS how much weight I've lost. But it sure doesn't give me any incentive to actually pay for this program. Or maybe they fix it if you pay for it. Is it just me?
I haven’t had any trouble with this but I appreciate you sharing your experience in case others have noticed a problem. Thanks for taking action to let the MFP staff know about it and I hope it’s resolved for you soon.2 -
@cre804 - Thinking if you today as you have to consume that nasty colonoscopy ‘prep’ drink. I hope everything goes smoothly for you tomorrow/ Monday!
It took a bad experience with my first scan for me to learn to prepare the whole week ahead of the procedure, by gradually eating the recommended diet, instead of reading the instructions the day before my colonoscopy (as I mistakenly did the first time). For the younger group members, who may not have had this preventive procedure yet, I’d also recommend the earliest appointment of the day. The first time, I had an afternoon appointment and got sick to my stomach, nearly passing out in the waiting area from (my guess as someone with no medical training) a mix of dehydration and hypoglycemia.
My latest experience was a breeze, and I had no problems at all, so it makes a difference to prepare well. Lesson learned and my apologies for the ‘public service’ announcement that nobody asked for 😬🙄😬. Sorry to bring you into my long explanation!4 -
Good morning 🌞
PW190
PW187.4
AAAAAAAAND AUNT FLO HIT LAST NIGHT!! Y'all I still had a lil progress with the red demon showing her ugly 😈 face!! Hahaha now this week really gotta focus cause I can gain a solid 10 when she is here!! Water water water!! Eat mindfully!! Got a full week of work sooooo I know I'll at least get that movement in!! Getting up so early and leaving soooooo early is for the birds 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓I'm ready for homeschool hours then I can get up work out teach kids and then go make $$$$!!
Y'all are killing it BTW super impressed with all the posts!! Keep it up!!!!!
Here we gooooooooooo7 -
Wasn't up for much exercise this weekend and even nabbed a lift to work. Cycle home though.
22/08/21 - 247.7...
29/08/21 - 242.1...(5.6)
05/09/21 - 240.3...(1.8)
12/09/21 - 239.9...(0.4)
19/09/21 - 238.8...(1.1)
Some great progress from the posts this week, I must try harder
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I love seeing our team in the top three performers AGAIN this week. Congratulations @partaz, @chublet25, and @twitch82!!
It’s inspiring to see so many people reaching new milestones, learning more about themselves, and finding ways to overcome any obstacles along the path to better health! Keep up the good work, everyone.
The team success is a reflection of our individual improvement so I’m confident we’ll keep showing up in the top three standings. Shrinking Assets team members don’t need to undertake any drastic measures because we are each learning, practicing healthy habits, and contributing to our team’s success. All those good … small … daily … decisions add up!! We’re taking care of ourselves - and one another - to carry the team on to the leader board!5 -
bionicpuffy
Weigh in day: Monday
SW: 163
PW1:162.5
PW2: 164.2
CW; 162.2
Whew! Glad to see this going in the right direction again!5 -
PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »The team success is a reflection of our individual improvement so I’m confident we’ll keep showing up in the top three standings. Shrinking Assets team members don’t need to undertake any drastic measures because we are each learning, practicing healthy habits, and contributing to our team’s success. All those good … small … daily … decisions add up!! We’re taking care of ourselves - and one another - to carry the team on to the leader board!
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PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »@cre804 - Thinking if you today as you have to consume that nasty colonoscopy ‘prep’ drink. I hope everything goes smoothly for you tomorrow/ Monday!
It took a bad experience with my first scan for me to learn to prepare the whole week ahead of the procedure, by gradually eating the recommended diet, instead of reading the instructions the day before my colonoscopy (as I mistakenly did the first time). For the younger group members, who may not have had this preventive procedure yet, I’d also recommend the earliest appointment of the day. The first time, I had an afternoon appointment and got sick to my stomach, nearly passing out in the waiting area from (my guess as someone with no medical training) a mix of dehydration and hypoglycemia.
My latest experience was a breeze, and I had no problems at all, so it makes a difference to prepare well. Lesson learned and my apologies for the ‘public service’ announcement that nobody asked for 😬🙄😬. Sorry to bring you into my long explanation!
Thank you Patrice. Yes I had a low fiber diet heading up to Sunday. No raw fruits and vegs, nuts, seeds, high fiber foods. So that was a big change, I had to really think about what to eat because that’s such a big part of my regular diet. But that gave me the excuse to eat mac & cheese one day, lol. I drank a variety of things yesterday so I didn’t get very hungry. But the prep drink was awful, as expected. That was the worst part. I’m only down about 2.5 pounds after all that! Not much sleep, as I had the first appointment this morning. I’m embarrassed to say this was my first procedure, mainly put off because of the prep involved. One of the nurses said they’re coming out with a prep in pill form, but they are huge pills. Still sounds better than the drink!
They found twelve polyps, some of which were unusual because they were flat. It will take a week or two to get the pathology report back, and that will determine when I need to get the next one. Would appreciate any prayers and good thoughts for a clean report.
And to the rest of you shrinking assets, don’t be like me and put this off!7 -
@Nature003Life do you have a chance of purchasing a blood pressure meter or borrowing one for a week or two? It’s fairly common for blood pressure to be significantly higher at a doctor’s office than at home, in Finnish there’s even a word for it that translates something like ”white coat fear”. My maternity clinic freaked out about my BP in the spring - then I got a meter that I started using frequently at home according to their advice and it’s been fine ever since. When I go for an appointment, I simply give them the last reading and they mark that down. I was adviced to measure it once or twice a week, in the morning, after at least 30 minutes of rest without anything stressful or exciting like a tv show.
I don’t know how much meters cost where you live, but I think mine was about 60-80€ and it wasn’t even the cheapest model. A worthy health investment in my eyes.
I went to the store a purchased one over the weekend. Took my BP this morning and it was in the range it normally is. I will keep using it daily.
Thank you for your advice.5 -
chublet25
Tuesday weigh-in week 4
PW: 152.8
CW: 150.2
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PatriceFitnessPal wrote: »@cre804 - Thinking if you today as you have to consume that nasty colonoscopy ‘prep’ drink. I hope everything goes smoothly for you tomorrow/ Monday!
It took a bad experience with my first scan for me to learn to prepare the whole week ahead of the procedure, by gradually eating the recommended diet, instead of reading the instructions the day before my colonoscopy (as I mistakenly did the first time). For the younger group members, who may not have had this preventive procedure yet, I’d also recommend the earliest appointment of the day. The first time, I had an afternoon appointment and got sick to my stomach, nearly passing out in the waiting area from (my guess as someone with no medical training) a mix of dehydration and hypoglycemia.
My latest experience was a breeze, and I had no problems at all, so it makes a difference to prepare well. Lesson learned and my apologies for the ‘public service’ announcement that nobody asked for 😬🙄😬. Sorry to bring you into my long explanation!
Thank you Patrice. Yes I had a low fiber diet heading up to Sunday. No raw fruits and vegs, nuts, seeds, high fiber foods. So that was a big change, I had to really think about what to eat because that’s such a big part of my regular diet. But that gave me the excuse to eat mac & cheese one day, lol. I drank a variety of things yesterday so I didn’t get very hungry. But the prep drink was awful, as expected. That was the worst part. I’m only down about 2.5 pounds after all that! Not much sleep, as I had the first appointment this morning. I’m embarrassed to say this was my first procedure, mainly put off because of the prep involved. One of the nurses said they’re coming out with a prep in pill form, but they are huge pills. Still sounds better than the drink!
They found twelve polyps, some of which were unusual because they were flat. It will take a week or two to get the pathology report back, and that will determine when I need to get the next one. Would appreciate any prayers and good thoughts for a clean report.
And to the rest of you shrinking assets, don’t be like me and put this off!
You are in my thoughts.
I had two of these and that drink is that most disgusting thing that I have ever drank in my life
In fact I am still traumatized from the first time I had to drink it. But it's better to have it done, than to leave it and suffer the repercussions
The last time I had both the colonoscopy and endoscopy done at the same time - save me having to drink that stuff twice
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LaurieWrobo wrote: »General Question: Why in the hell do I keep getting friend requests & show me some R Rated pics of you??
If I don't know you, I'm not giving access!
i keep getting requests with no pic and no friends. DECLINE!4 -
Hi team! I have been lurking in the background for the last several days - recording weigh in, but not posting.
I am feverously on the job hunt. I'm beginning to think looking for work is more difficult than working! Shameless plug -- if anyone is an insurance professional in the US... I have 20+ years experience
I did have a loss last week. However I stepped on the scales yesterday and was up 3 lbs. WTH!!!!
I will be traveling this weekend, but I will take my scale with me. I've struggled with logging. I guess I've lost discipline again. Something so easy to do, just not doing it.
For all those also struggling out there -- hang in there!8 -
Stay awesome @cre804
I used to get friend requests with explicit profile pics, now it is just regular pics - what did I do to get downgraded??? Here is a pic of my six pack...
That job is out there for you @Beka3695
Diet has been shocking the last few days though I have been burning the cals on the mountain bike so hopefully all square
Keep rockin' it my friends!4 -
I had an interesting doctor’s appointment yesterday… she thinks I might be developing pre-eclampsia, so I’m on extra observation until the end of this pregnancy. No other symptoms, but the swelling is insane and the weight gain surreal. I’ve gained a total of about 40lbs during this pregnancy, 10 of those in the last month. I’m so far along that if the condition develops, treatment is pretty straightforward: induce labor and give birth. Less than two weeks to go until the baby is considered full term, so I’m hoping to make it until that point. After that, I’m ready for this baby to come out.
On a more frivolous note (compared to the overall health of me and my baby), I can’t wait for delivery so I can get rid of all the weight that comes with the baby and her current life support (placenta etc.) and for this swelling to flush out, so I could feel more like a semi-competent human being and less like a handicapped water balloon. Wincing with pain every time I try to get out of bed is starting to get annoying.8 -
Wednesday weigh in:
PW: 150.8
CW: 150.8
Stayed the same fine by me😘
Happy First Day of Fall to those in US🍁4 -
Wednesday weigh in:
PW: 226.6
CW: 225.6
@Beka3695 Hang in there, Beka!
My eating is creeping up a bit. I need to be a bit better at planning my meals so I have some extra calories left at night. I'm about four months in and down 35.4 pounds. I'll be taking a week long diet break sometime in the next few weeks and eating at maintenance level. I think I need a little refresh before starting the next phase. Have a fabulous week everyone!
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I'm doing a little better staying under calories this week. I went back to drinking hot cocoa with fiber stirred into it in the morning. Very satisfying.4
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