Mission Slimpossibles Team Chat - JULY 2022
jugar
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We have five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows:
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossibles - @broncobuddee and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and open
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @peng123 & @MeowScout
Mission Slimpossibles - @katmary71
Weight No More - @rachelrjh
WaistAways - @conleywoods
Shape Shifters - @angmarie28 & @PatriceFitnessPal
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The July challenge runs from June 26 - July 30. F2F months always start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, so adjust your calendars!
Every challenger weighs in on their chosen day, every week without fail. At the end of each week, the tallies are done to determine the team and individuals with the most weight lost. The best losers are announced with full fanfare every Sunday. The team competition is all in good spirits - may the most losing win!
We also celebrate those small, steady losses. If you lose, however small an amount, you are in the green! At the end of the month, we celebrate everyone who lost at least a bit every week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard.
To make your weigh-in easy to find for your team Captains, please put it right at the top of a message, and use this format:
Weigh In Day:
PW (Previous Weight):
CW (Current Weight):
If you miss two weigh-ins in a row without asking for a break, you will be dropped from the team, so be sure to inform your team captain if you are traveling, sick, or just need some time off. If you take a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or are moved to the Support Team for longer. You can remain on the Support Team for as long as you need to. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally.
Once you reach your goal weight, you join the Goal Zone! You continue to weigh in every week. If you have 2 weeks above your self-defined goal zone, you go back to the regular team to lose that amount before it builds up. You will have a chance to hone those maintenance skills and stick with your team!
In addition to your own team, there are weekly F2F Full Group CHALLENGES. You can do all or none - it's up to you. Participating adds a lot to your success, so we hope to see you there often! These can involve anything fitness, health, or nutrition - and they’ll get you moving, thinking, and learning about this journey. Check the Announcements section for full group challenges.
Let’s show our fellow challengers some F2F love! Introduce yourselves right away, and let the new month and year begin!!
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Hi everyone! A big welcome to the new team members, and welcome back to the returning members, I am so glad you are here!
I am one of your Mission Slimpossibles captains along with @broncobuddee. Our wonderful motivator is @Katmary71!
CHECK-IN PROCESS
Along with our weekly weigh-ins, we REALLY encourage our team members to participate in regular check-ins. It’s a great way to stay accountable to yourself and it allows the team to cheer you on and offer support as you need it. We are a community, and we are stronger together!
LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER
Please share a little bit about you: your name, where you live, and what brought you to the Fat2Fit Challenge Group. Also share anything else you would like to, including any goals for the year. We are here to support and cheer you as you go through your weight loss adventure!
MY INTRODUCTION
Hi everyone. My name is Chris. I live in Southern California with my husband and cute one-eyed pirate pug. Up until my mid-20s, I was a healthy weight but then the mid-20s hit and along with that came medications that made me gain weight as well as poor lifestyle choices. I am on WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) and I track all of my food and activity in the WW app. I have lost about 17 lbs and have another 65 lbs to go. For exercise, I like to walk and talk with friends as well as hike but I don't hike much anymore. I've also recently started using our Tonal (www.tonal.com) and I love that. I've been using that consistently for 6 weeks now. Now, it's your turn! Tell us about YOU!3 -
@micaroo4 That's great that the weather is nice there. Enjoy!
@davors19 @DanielleHeitzenrater Congrats on the losses!
@LeahIsALoser You can't control the scale, only your healthy habits. Just try to take it as data and move on. Hugs.
@Katmary71 I think it's in the mid-90s. I think the outage was for repairs rather than to avoid a brownout. I hope you enjoy the farmer's market.
@gwamajtw91 Good job tracking! And congrats on the scale going down.
@teshea69 Hi and welcome, Theresa! I'm glad you are here.
@x_Lian_x Welcome to the team!
@Cornanda Hi and nice to see you check in. I've been wondering about your new job. I'm sorry it's not a winner out of the gate, I hope it gets better.
Hi all. I had a 1.4 lb gain this week. I'm disappointed but not surprised: I was loosy goosy with my tracking. Need to get back to 100% tracked. It's really ticking me off, this gain, because if I had lost, I would have lost every week in June.
I have to get groceries this morning and then lunch today with my friend who had to put her dog down and other than that, nothing going on today.
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"3 -
Time to SHAKE THINGS UP! in our Jul Week 1 Group Challenge. Hope you'll join us this week!
Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10867779/july-week-1-group-challenge-shake-it-up/p1?new=1
Jessica
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Hi everyone!
I'm Mica from Dover New Hampshire. I reached my goal weight in April 2019, and I am maintaining 127-133 (center weight 130). I work full time as a bookkeeper in a plastics factory, seasonally I commute to work by bicycle (12 miles RT), and I walk every day. I am currently working on a "Walk The Year" goal of walking 2022 miles in 2022. I do strength training 3 days per week. Not my favorite, but I know I need it.
This is my weigh-in for Saturday 6/25 (posted same info on June Chat)
Username: micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 130.6
CW (Current Weight): 130.4
Maintenance range of 127-133 (Center weight 130)
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Hi everyone, I'm Kathy and I'm a team motivator, I'm 50 and live in the Sacramento area with my two cats. I do some work for my brother filing claims part time then volunteer with the food bank farm and with a local charity group I'm on the board of now. I came to MFP and a couple months later to this group to take charge of my health, I went off numerous pain meds for nerve pain, failed back surgery, and CRPS and had lost some weight but had stalled and decided to take charge of my health at the beginning of Jan 2019 as I was having a lot of liver issues, was diabetic, and in a lot of pain. The CRPS relapsed about 2 years ago and I gained a lot back taking steroids but am finally right above goal now. I do chair cardio, strength training, stretching, and currently am doing a belly dancing challenge. Welcome to July new and old members, let's conquer this month!0
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I'm Lisa. I live in NE Florida with my husband. Our son is here for awhile- he graduated from college and is looking for his first job. Our daughter mostly lives in Tampa- she works and attends college. I've struggled with weight since the freshman 15, and it's become more of a struggle the older I get. I've been in this group for quite a bit now and I really enjoy the support and camaraderie. My weight is coming off slowly, but I'm fine with that. I like to walk and do step aerobics. I also do strength training. I just went back to work full time after having my own business for many years. Let's all do good work on our health this month!2
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@krea4 I'm glad you are feeling better.
@laurelfit57 Great maintenance weigh-in! No, it doesn't happen often. They were doing some maintenance on the lines so just a temporary situation. I'm glad you had good weather and were able to enjoy some family time. I hope you have fun at your brother's farm, that sounds fun!
@Katmary71 I love Swiss chard, that looks beautiful! Enjoy your Sunday!
Hi all. I had a not-so-successful-but-enjoyable Saturday. I'm going to be meal prepping today so I will set myself for some food victories this week. Have a great day!
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"2 -
Hi everyone Im Lian, im 37 live in the UK, England, I currently work for Royal Mail and have done for 13 years. I have struggled with yoyo diets for years and am hoping fitness along with calorie counting will help. I have been struggling with my mental health a lot lately and am hopin to focus my efforts on C25K to help. My weigh day will be a friday. My highest weight (started last week) was 15.2 and my current weight is 14.8 hoping to lose about 2 to 2 n half stone. Lovely to meet you all xx4
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Congrats @infamouscandi @LeahIsALoser! As a team we came in third with is awesome!🏆0
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Hi everyone! This may be 'user error' but I can only view the spreadsheet, I can't edit.
I'm excited for this journey, I'm looking forward to connecting with you all! Good luck, Team Mission Slimpossible is gonna rock it!0 -
@infamouscandi @LeahIsALoser @RaquelFit2 Way to go gang!
Hi everyone, I just got home from my brother's house for dinner, my brother invited us over as my Mom's out of town so my Dad's alone right now. My brother's slowly doing better which is a relief. Not much else going on, worked out and watered at the food bank farm then had planned to clean out the shed when I got the message about going to my brother's. Have a great Monday everyone.1 -
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight):130.2
CW (Current Weight): 130.2
@Katmary71 Thanks for the props! I'm finally starting to lose some weight. Goal is weight 125 lbs. by August but it might be Sept.
Warm welcome to all the new ppl. You're going to love this group. No drama and lots of support.
Been stressing about food and gas prices which has affected my overall mood towards exercise. Need to push through it and get motivated again. Had a nice weekend. Great weather and lots of relaxing. Looking forward to seeing everyones progress this week!0 -
Hi everyone. I’m Gabi from hot and humid Northern VA.
I started here 2y ago at 48yo determined to lose the last 20lb and had a 10lb swing down and then right up, so now at 50, I’m exactly at my starting point. I’m short, have an office job and frankly the preM is not that pleasant.
I also have a cute puggle (see my avatar) and we are now on day 11 of over 6 miles walks/daily- actually 2 of those walks were with my husband, but I’ll let the dog take the win 😁. I’m talking the big talk so now I’m trying the big walk 😉.
Good luck to all- July is here for the taking!1 -
@infamouscandi @davidji82 @RaquelFit2 @LeahIsALoser @DanielleHeitzenrater @davors19 congrats on making it onto the leaderboard!
A special shoutout to @infamouscandi for making it into the 200s, and to @FushiaKat for losing 90 lbs!!!
And big congrats to the whole Mission Slimpossibles team for achieving 3rd place for June! Woot woot!
@x_Lian_x Hi Lian, welcome to the team! Glad to have you here.
@teshea69 Hi there. You post your weights here in the thread, you never have to mess with the spreadsheet. It's not editable for us, just the person that manages it. Let us know if you have any other questions!
@Katmary71 I'm glad you had some family time. Have a great Monday!
@RaquelFit2 Gosh I can empathize. Sometimes, I wonder when it will stop? It's so stressful. Have a great Monday!
@GabiV125 Love your pup! Congrats on those walks.
Hi all. I did my meal prep yesterday and that will surely help me this week. Right now, I've got peaches and cream Irish oats in the Instant Pot for breakfasts. I'm already looking forward to the weekend lol.
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judiasverdes
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW (Previous Weight): 164.9
CW (Current Weight): 167.2
I lose and then gain, lose and then gain...the never ending cycle I was working late nights this past week and missed lunch and dinner, so lost all self-control once I got home and just stuffed myself with food. Hoping I can reset my weight loss game this week.
My name is Jessica, and I am from the Midwest. I struggle with emotional eating and joined this group recently hoping that it would make me more accountable. I am trying to get my eating under control and get to 130lbs.
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For those of you weight lifting, what program are you following? I do a lot of running and cardio and feel like while I am losing weight, I am not getting stronger/fitter and want to start lifting weights, but have no clue as to which exercises to do, how often, etc. Would love any advice you have. Please note that I do not have a smartphone (I am a bit anti-tech), so I will not be able to use apps.0
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Hi Team,
I'm Kathryn and I live in Southern California with my husband and 7 rescue cats. My weight has been an issue since puberty. I love MFP and counting calories, I plan what I'm going to eat every morning or the night before and when I've eaten everything for the day I stop. I do eat about 100 calories more on Sundays as a treat for myself. I had planned to reach my goal weight by August, but I changed it to 135 so it will take a few months longer. I've tried lots of diets, but it wasn't until I started counting calories that I was able to lose weight. I keep saying that I wish somebody would have told me about calories-in, calories-out a long time ago. I am chronically ill and disabled; I only average about 3000 steps a day.
I'm happy to say that I've recently gone from a Large to a Medium and I bought $300 worth of clothes to celebrate this weekend. I like being a medium and I think that's where I will stay. I've got to clean out my closet again, lots of clothes are too big for me now. I'm so happy not to be an XXL anymore.
This is a great team and I'm happy to be here. Just speak up if you are having issues and the team will support you however you need it. I ate to feel good, and I still struggle on my bad / high pain days.
Don't forget to celebrate your non-scale victories, losing inches is as good if not better than losing pounds. And staying on track and true to yourself is the best feeling. I use the scale as a tool now, I weigh myself every day, but I'm no longer emotionally tied to my scale.2 -
@judiasverdes Jessica, I do my strength training from a book that I bought years ago: "Turn Up Your Fat Burn". The approach involves both a cardio component as well as a strength training component, but I found the strength training to be exactly the sort of workout I was seeking. I don't use apps or videos for strength training, as I work at a slower pace than most of the workouts I've seen online. If I have questions about the proper form for doing an exercise, I look on youtube for examples of the exercise in motion.0
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vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday
PW: 195.6
CW: 191.2
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@trooworld – I like my asparagus super simple…roasted with a little EVOO spray, minced garlic, salt & pepper.
@Katmary71 – Never heard of blue vanilla basil and had to google it. What do you use it for? I’m so intrigued as I adore the flavor of black licorice!
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Hello my buddies and welcome newbies! My name is Jennifer and I am a 48 year old single mom of 3 adult children. I live in beautiful Southwest Michigan, right across the Lake from Chicago. My son, Marcus, is 26 and in the Navy, stationed in Virginia and is getting married July 10. My oldest daughter, Sydney, is 25 and lives with her husband, Nick, about an hour south of me, and my youngest daughter, Hunter, is 22 and is still at home with me, but signed a lease for her first apartment and will move July 22. She will be about 30 minutes from me and 15 minutes from her sister, so that makes me happy. She just got engaged a couple weeks ago. I also have a sweet rabbit, her name is Kismet. I love to rubber stamp (I’m a Stampin’ Up demo) and make cards. I'm an active member of my church (Board member), and also love horror movies and books. I have worked in Community Development at my County for over 17 years. I’m trying to break free of my food addictions. I use the Healthi app…it’s like a knock-off version of WW. The plan it assigned me is “Conquer Cravings”. I really want to be successful, but I’m definitely a Negative Nancy in all aspects of my life. It’s hard overcoming it.
I got the ok before, so mentioning it again, that creating cards is one way that I keep my hands busy and snack-free. If you’d like me to send you a random card, just send me a friend request. After I accept the friend request, then we can private message so I can get your mailing address.
I shall sign off now with my 2022 Mantra: NO ZERO DAYS!
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Monday
PW: 291.1
CW: 293.2
It's a gain for me this week. I'm ok with that. Next week I'll be back. Good luck everyone 1 -
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vegan4lyfe2012 wrote: »vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday
PW: 195.6
CW: 191.2
Super happy to get the TOM weight off
That's a great loss, well done!0 -
Hi Team Mission Slimpossibles, my name is Theresa. I'm 53 years olds, and I live in Nova Scotia, Canada with my husband and our dog Jake. I had a hysterectomy 4 years ago and have since put on 50 lbs. I've lost about 20 pounds numerous times over the last couple of years, however it keeps finding it's way back to me 😲. I'm only 5' tall and I'm 204 pounds, I hate buying clothes, I hate looking at myself in the mirror, and let's not even talk about pictures!
I own my own business and I work long hours, finding time for myself is a struggle. I did commit to a personal trainer for 3 days/week...3 weeks in, I broke my ankle. The air cast came off yesterday, I'm still healing, however I'm more mobile than I've been in the last 6 weeks, I'm headed back to the gym on Wednesday (modified of course).
I struggled signing up for this challenge, it took a lot of self talk for me to realize, we're all here for the reason....support! I'm looking forward to the experience, thanks for having me 😁.1 -
@RaquelFit2 Things definitely slow down when you're almost at goal, you're doing great! I hear you about food and gas prices, doing both is causing me major anxiety.
@trooworld Peaches and cream oats sounds amazing, you eat the best food!
@FushiaKat Congratulations on 90lbs lost!
@judiasverdes I hope you're able to reset this week too, you got this! Are you working out at the gym or at home? I bought The New Rules of Weight Lifting For Women (think that's the title) but I'm working out at home with PT, if you go to a gym they often will give you a basic routine to get started. I'll check on that book name if you're interested in a book.
@vegan4lyfe2012 I'm not sure what I'll use vanilla basil for yet, I have to smell it! With cinnamon basil it was good on strawberries as it's a little more dessert-like so I was thinking strawberries with balsamic, hopefully smelling it will give me ideas.
@teshea69 I'm so glad you decided to sign up for this challenge, you got this! I was pretty nervous at first too but like I said before it's a friendly challenge, you won't get in trouble if you gain or don't lose, this is a really supportive atmosphere or I would've been gone the first month. So glad to have you here!
Hi everyone, another month is around the corner! Did my usual morning workout and went to the pharmacy and back home, rest of the day's been pretty lazy reading. I'm going to wrap up the belly dancing challenge at the end of the month, that on top of cardio and my PT exercises makes my workouts way too long. So there's a cat in my brother's neighborhood with an infected eye, I've been thinking of catching him and taking him to the vet and taking care of him at my house for a week to give him eye drops but my brother asked me not to as the neighbor's are feeding the stray primarily their daughter who's struggling with addiction issues and her boyfriend sleeps in his car outside the house. So chances of stealing the cat without the boyfriend seeing are slim but the poor thing needs help but it would cause neighbor issues. I'm going to give it a week or so and if I see it again with it's eye dripping snot I'll be back with my carrier, I took responsibility for the ferals in my yard, I hope they'll step up and help this poor sweet cat. My cats wouldn't be happy with an intact male in the house so I'm hoping they step up and do the right thing, it's heartbreaking. Have a good Tuesday (after I tell that sad story!)1 -
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW: 174.4 (79.1 kg)
CW: 173.5 (78.7 kg)
It is slow-going, but ... going! I have made it past the halfway mark of my overall weight loss goal (-40 lbs). The weather has been super hot, and it has helped me with (slightly) getting off the weight-loss-plateau: it is easy to refrain from snacking when your only craving is for ice water and cool air 2
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