Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - MARCH 2022
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@Cornanda Thanks for the "Step" tip! I'll try it!0
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My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw = I used my Scroll saw for an hour today, I'm making a Sunflower.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps. 4584 steps today so far! Woo!
3) Weigh everyday - 170.2
@Cornanda Thank you for the Bath bomb suggestion. Nothing relaxes me like taking a bath with those. I should have thought of that.0 -
@Glombog Is your dog competing in the show?
@trooworld Sounds like you're kicking off March perfectly, the day after being active and eating better is always easier than the first, you have a streak to keep now!
@fatfifties I had to laugh at being force fed, you got it off fast, way to go!
@laurelfit57 Way to go on doing the spin class! I hope your doctor's appointment goes well tomorrow. Voltaren is pretty awesome, I just ran out and you reminded me I need to get more.
@TeresaW1020 A pizza casserole sounds amazing! It was warm here today too, it's so much easier to be cheerful with the environment is friendly!
@tammymccrady6278 Sounds like you've been busy in the house, glad you had the chance to start getting organized for it. My Dad made a comment once that if you ignore things around the house it's like things become part of the furniture, I've noticed if I don't make an effort to keep things straightened up it's easy to start thinking that way.
@MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO I love that picture, Max loves being outside with you from that big smile, he's so handsome!
Happy March everyone! Not much new on my end, I spent the morning at the food bank farm greenhouse starting a bunch of seeds. I'm helping at the actual farm tomorrow planting seedlings which will be fun. Weather was gorgeous today so I took all my seedlings out in the sun and restarted some of the seeds that hadn't done well, we'll see how it goes now. Workout was good and did well eating. I seem to be a doofus magnet with guys right now, I need to change my brand of deodorant or something. Thank goodness you can block numbers and people these days! Have an amazing March gang! I need to meditate before I forget!0 -
Let's have a wonderful month Team!!
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Hi everyone! I am new to the team. I am 44 and a mom of 5. I went back to school for a second degree and I joined the challenge because working and going to school is kicking my butt and I need some motivation. I am halfway though a full time internship. I also want to get to a healthy BMI, because I just beat breast cancer last year and I want to lower my chances of reoccurrence. It was a tough year last year, so I am hoping just being healthier in general will help me feel better.
I weigh 170 pounds and I need to get to at least 145 pounds to be in a healthy range. I want to get to around 130, 135 though to give me some leeway.
I look forward to getting to know everyone!1 -
Yes, well kind of. She's a puppy still, so not formal competing, but more as a rehersal. She was great, so with more pratice and loosing the teenager propotions we will be stronger next time.@Glombog Is your dog competing in the show?
Many inspiring people in this group! I read everything-
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Hi! Having a scattered brain day. Daughter broke up with BF of 2 years yesterday. She's a mess and needs my support. There's trouble brewing again with my Mom's health. I'm reaching the conclusion that's going to be the norm going forward. Dog is still muddling. Perhaps declining a bit, not really sure. I'm working hard to keep my chin up, push out the anxious and negative thoughts and deal with all this one step at a time in the daylight of reason and logic. Focusing on those supporting me- and Ya'll are on that list, so thanks!
Kept to my Spring challenge goals, Decided I couldn't muster a YouTube work out today, so I walked until I started feeling more relaxed. Only took 75 min! Seriously, that was a huge treat for me and I enjoyed it. It helps me get my thoughts in order.
Also focused on the fact that I'm holding onto healthy habits through all this and not going off the rails. I think this could easily be a 10 pound binge.
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Username: FushiaKat
Weigh in day: Tuesday
PW. 170.7
CW. 168.1
Woo I'm in the 160's now, never thought I'd be here. Only one pound away from when I got sick back in 2012, I know the road ahead will be slower, but so long as I'm staying the same or going in the right direction, I will be happy. I ordered another large skirt to celebrate my loss last week. I think I want my goal weight / maintenance to be between 135 - 145 which would be 400 more or less calories per day, I will need to lose 33.1 more pounds. 76.9 down, 33.1 more to go! I'm still on track for reaching my goal weight by August. Lol, subject to change without notice!2 -
Username: Fupa_B_Gone
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 231
CW (Current Weight): 230
Sorry, I'm a day late with my weigh in. I had dental surgery yesterday so solid foods are a no-go for me for a bit. Just been drinking homemade smoothies and protein shakes.
@FushiaKat awesome job! That's so inspiring!!2 -
Well today it’s snowing like crazy. But at least it’s the really pretty big flakes. Sure will be glad to see the grass again though. I stuck to my spring challenge yesterday and did everything on my list. Yea for me! Being that today is Pancake Tuesday the kids told me that that was what was for supper no if ands or buts. Lol. I didn’t mind at all as I love having breakfast for supper. My husband and I went for a nice drive today just to get out of the house. We cranked up the old tunes and just had a great time.
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@FushiaKat Way to go! Congratulations on moving below 170!
@Coranda Glad you got a nice walk in. Caring for others is hard and taking time for you is so important. Hope it all gets better soon.
Today I had a great workout, even it it was interrupted. My husband was working with his trainer and cut his leg on his wheelchair. (Why do they make wheelchairs with sharp edges?!?!?). Took him across the way to urgent care for some steristrips, and then went back and finished y workout. I burned 316 calories. And feel good. 🌞🌞🌞
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@teresaW1020 thank you for putting that sign up! It reminded me, that even though I couldn’t go to the gym I could do a somewhat kick butt workout, I got in 12,000 steps lol.
@kkay2345 wow! You are one very busy lady! Welcome to the team, there is motivation abound here :-) :-).
@trooworld Congrats on avoiding those vending machines, at times of stress, I swear those things have magnets in them!
The doctor told me I definitely have to go to Physio, he does great needling work, hopefully that will help these muscles settle down. I’m sure he will give me some new exercises as well.
@Cornanda that is such a huge accomplishment being able to hang onto health habits instead of going back to those old bad habits, you should be very proud of yourself! I’m sorry your daughter is going through a tough time, I know as a parent you end up feeling their pain. If it doesn’t rain it pours, that is really tough that your mom’s health is declining. I am definitely thinking of you!
My Dr.’s appointment today was for an annual physical so she gave me a good going over from top to bottom :-). I told her about my fall and after a good going over, decided that the fall had probably aggravated a couple of previous conditions. Definitely strained some muscles and this Physio that I go to, he does needling so my doctor was glad that I was booked in with him for tomorrow. She is going to follow up with me next week.
@Fushiakat wow huge congratulations to you! That’s a big deal making it into the 160s!!
@tammymccrady6278 Sounds like you and your husband had a wonderful time!
Well I truly missed my weight class this morning, kind of started my day in a blah way. I was able to get my car in to get fixed, get in for my doctors appointment and take Vannie on a couple of good walks. So I actually was able to get in over 12,000 steps today, I guess that’s something :-)!1 -
No classes today because of parent-teacher conferences, so I allowed myself to sleep in. Conferences (12-8pm) were good but draining for this introvert. Several of my students are preparing to transition beyond school, and there is a lot of discussion and planning for that process.
30 Day Spring Challenge, Day 11 (3/1):
1. Get up right away ✖
2. Drink a glass of water as soon as I get up ✅
3. Eat breakfast ✅
4. Take supplements and brush teeth ✅
5. 5 minutes of meditation ✅
6. Exercise ✅ - bodyweight exercises before work, then walked two laps on the track during a break between conferences
7. Take a shower ✅
Phrase of the year: OWN IT!0 -
@kkay2345 Welcome to Slimpossibles! Congratulations on beating breast cancer last year, smart to get as healthy as you can now. I look forward to getting to know you too!
@trooworld Way to go on avoiding the vending machines and thank you for donating blood! I didn't realize you couldn't exercise afterward, I wasn't exercising the last time I donated so I probably ignored it!
@Glombog That's awesome, practice makes perfect, right?! Plus being in the atmosphere will make her less nervous if she competes in the future.
@Cornanda I can handle no chocolate on those days! I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's relationship not working out. Sounds like things are definitely high stress, praying things calm down and sending positive thoughts your way! I'm so glad walking helped, it's way better than coping with food plus you feel proud of yourself and relaxed instead of guilty afterward.
@FushiaKat Congratulations on being in the 160s, woot woot!
@FUPA_B_GONE I hope you feel better soon, eating is horrible after dental surgery!
@tammymccrady6278 Spring is almost here, bet you're tired of the snow! Enjoy breakfast for dinner, I love it too!
@annflaherty1 Your poor husband, that really sucks here he is doing something for his health and hurt himself. Way to go on going back to your workout, it's hard to start up again after stopping but you kicked booty!
@laurelfit57 Over 12,000 steps is a lot, way to go! I think sometimes we discount what is actually great exercise for the average person because we're used to doing more but those walks pay off and are great for you.
Hi everyone! I ended up pretty busy this morning, worked out and went to the bank and was on my way to the food bank farm when I got notice my nephew stayed home today which was disappointing, I was hoping since they got the dog he was happier but it's another setback. I had a phone appointment then spent some time in the yard reorganizing my cabbage farm (they're growing really slow, my tomato plants will be ready to go in next month so I'm not sure what to do with all of them). I was marveling at dinner when I only had one serving of pasta (Banza) how different it is than eating half a box before I knew how bad I was eating, I added zucchini and ground turkey so it was actually pretty satisfying, just crazy how I used to eat. I'm doing good with eating two meals and a snack. I avoided Diet Pepsi at my brother's but it was really hard! I have to do my meditation, coming here each night reminds me of that thank goodness! Have an amazing Wednesday gang!
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Had a quite good day yesterday.
Did my first leg workout in years, embarrasing los weights but NO pain in my knees😊.
Moving on, the photographer was quit impressive with my apartement.
And finally I got my Photos from a model assignement (low key, only because I bought something)
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My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw = I used my Scroll Saw today. I did finish the Sunflower today.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps. 2731 steps today.
3) Weigh everyday - 168.1
Sorry I'm really tired tonight.
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@kkay2345 Welcome to the team! Wow, you have a busy life with five kids and becoming a student again. We are happy you are and that we can support you in reaching your goals.
@Cornanda Ohhh your poor daughter! I’m sure she is a mess and needs her mom. I’m sorry about your mom and will be praying for her and you. You are doing great with the spring challenge. Just keep focusing on yourself as much as you are everyone else.
@FushiaKat Wahhoooo on getting into the 160s! Just keep doing what you are doing and you will reach your goal when your body is ready.
@tammymccrady6278 I love having pancakes for dinner! How lovely to get out for a nice drive with your husband.
@annflaherty1 Yikes, your poor husband! And good for you for going back and finishing your workout.
@Katmary71 I’m thinking about trying to grow some herbs, lettuces, and bell peppers in containers on my back screened porch. Do you think that will work? It gets pretty good light most of the day and some direct sunlight. I’m worried about getting bugs inside the porch. Did you get any tips or advice for a novice?
@Glombog First, congrats on doing a leg exercise with no pain in your knees. I have suffered from knee pain off and on and I’m always thankful when I can do a leg workout and not have to baby my knees. Next, I am in LOVE with your living room! I have the exact same taste and love how serene it feels. Nice pic of you too! 😉
Good morning, Team! Today is my 56th birthday and since it’s going to be a busy day, I thought I best get on here early. Especially since I forgot to do it yesterday.
My mom is taking me to Jason’s Deli for lunch today, where I will get their salad bar and split pastrami on rye with her. My sweet hubby went out yesterday and bought me a small chocolate cake and ice cream. So, I will enjoy that later this afternoon. Then tonight is church with the kids. I'm going to make them sing to me! I plan to do my workout this morning to help offset the calories. I’m sure my weight will be up tomorrow. My body seems to have settled into a new set point with my weight. I’ve been staying between 188 and 190 for two months now. I know that I need to do something to get the scale moving back down and I’m giving that some thought this week. Clearly, I need to stop eating so many delicious carbs! 
30 Day Spring Challenge
Missed yesterday! Day 12: 190.8, no sugar or snacking, LIIFT4, week 3, Triceps/Chest
Day 13: 190.4, cake and ice cream will be enjoyed! LIIFT4, week 3, Biceps/Back
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Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight (PW): 178.8
Today's (Current) Weight (CW): 179
I’m still recovering from our lovely visit to Wilmington, NC last weekend. The food and drink was great. Back on track this week.
When I started this current venture to weight loss, I promised myself that it would be an acceptable process, without admonishing myself for setbacks. It has worked. My COVID high was 217 lbs, and today I am 179. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing. 🌞🌞🌞
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Weigh-in day: Wednesday
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@TeresaW1020 Happy Birthday!
30 Day Spring Challenge, Day 12 (3/2):
1. Get up right away ✅
2. Drink a glass of water as soon as I get up ✅
3. Eat breakfast ✅
4. Take supplements and brush teeth ✅
5. 5 minutes of meditation ✅
6. Exercise ✅ - Yoga in the afternoon as part of staff wellness time
7. Take a shower ✅
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Good evening Slimpossibles!
I missed a few days. It was end of month at work. We had a big snowstorm on Friday the 25th, and consequently most of the shipments for Friday were still sitting on the shipping dock on Monday the 28th. A couple of key people were on vacation, so the transition of information from Friday wasn't great. Got through Monday OK, and then Tuesday it was inventory day and I had to start at 4:00am. I worked until 4:30pm - but at least I took time for my lunch time walk! Got my 6 miles for the day. Awoke this morning to 2 more inches of snow, and it wasn't broom-snow; heavy and frozen to the ground. I didn't meet my stationary bike miles goal for the past 3 days. Hope to get back on track tomorrow.
@laurelfit57 - I figured out my calorie intake on my own. And that also varies; higher in the summer when I'm commuting to/from work on the bicycle. What I did was just start with my weight-loss calorie range, and added 150-200 calories and hold at that level for a few weeks and see which way my weight was trending. The hardest thing for me is when my activity goes down in the fall, and I have to cut back on my calories. It's hard to cut back when you've got used to the higher number. Track food, weigh-in daily, watch for trends and adjust accordingly. Just keep driving with both hands on the wheel.
@Cornanda - one of the things I noticed when I first joined an online weight-loss community what that most people would rather starve than move. I just could not imagine cutting my calories as low as what I was seeing in the community. I made up my mind to start exercising. At first it was just 10 minutes/day. I would walk straight away from my house for 5 minutes, then turn around and walk back. It took me about a month to work up to 30 minutes/day and to add strength training and yoga. By summer, I got back on the bicycle after an absence of 11 too-fat years. I lost the weight without ever cutting my calories below 1400/day, and once I was on the bicycle it was more like 1800/day and I was still losing 1-2 pounds/week. My other tip is to consume lots of fruits and vegetables if you are not already doing so. I remember telling myself that I had to make peace with fruits and vegetables.1 -
Hello Everyone!
I had a very busy day today. I was the speaker for a local elementary school to present to all grade levels for Black History Month. Six presentations back to back... It was so much fun. I'm tired but it's a good tired. Then I tutored one of my first graders and had a library board meeting. It was a very fulfilling day so now I'm about to "hit the sack." Eating hasn't been great but I did it when I could. Grateful!
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My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I read tonight.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - I have no idea how many steps, I left my Fitbit on the charger. I must have moved at least 30 minutes, cooking, taking care of the kitties and doing laundry.
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Hi, It's Thursday!
@TeresaW1020 - hope you had a VERY happy birthday!
@micaroo4 - thanks for the exercise info. You've been very smart and creative about how you've worked so much into your routine. You've got me thinking about how I can sneak in a bit more.
@FushiaKat - congrats on making it to the 160s.
There was much less drama yesterday. I tried to keep my mind off of all of it and rest. Took another looooonnnggg walk. Felt so good to be in the sunshine. Mostly meeting spring challenge goals- yesterday I could have had more veggies. Today I have a phone call with my Dad regarding my Mom. Not really sure how that will go. I'm doing my best to take care of me. I'm maintaining, not gaining. Those are good things.
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@askewcr So happy to hear about your presentation to students. I have some art pieces I used to promote discussion about the enslavement of people in America, for the elementary school I worked in. The kids are so bright and willing to be change makers. It’s so important that we continue these tutorials.1
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