Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - APRIL 2023

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  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,763 Member
    @19shmoo69 - I hope your wife has no more mini-strokes! Hugs!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    Hi team MS ...You have a new member joining your wonderful team .... Please welcome @webstee :)
  • laurelfit57
    laurelfit57 Posts: 721 Member
    As usual, I am behind! I have been reading, so I will answer a couple of questions, I’m not going to try to go through everything to catch up :-).
    I am not sure why my sleep straightened out, I think it’s got something to do with my hormones. Finally starting to level out. Unfortunately , I think the dang antibiotics messed me up because this week has not been great for sleep at all.
    This is the recipe for the meatballs that I made, the only change I did was I only had added half of the Parmesan cheese called for. I didn’t really do it to save calories, I just didn’t have any more Parmesan cheese and honestly they turned out great without all the cheese.

    https://carlsbadcravings.com/turkey-meatballs/

    @19shmoo69 I am so very sorry to hear about your wife!

    @trooworld your Violet is such a cutey pie! Are the girls getting along now? It sounds like she did great at obedience!! Way to distract her at the restaurant:). I used to make tuna brownies for Vannie when we were doing tough stuff like that.

    @webstee Welcome!!

    Well… It has been kind of a crazy few days. On Thursday I was at the gym and did a big workout. My brother called while I was working out, I don’t normally take calls at the gym, but he had been in an accident and I really wanted to talk to him. I had already finished spin class and was doing my weight training while I was talking to him. Typically on Thursdays I do a big stretch, but because I was talking to him I wanted to get out of the gym. I just went out to my vehicle and we actually talked for about an hour, so, after all that exercise, I just sat, really bad idea. I was pretty stiff later in the day, but was doing OK. The next day I had agility class with Vannie and the first running stop with a tight turn that I had to do my hamstring just killed me. Luckily, I have just strained it, but it is super uncomfortable and at first I was doing all the wrong things.🥴. I tried, stretching it out and exercising, when I talk to my daughter-in-law.(physiotherapist), she set me straight, and now I am doing a lot of icing resting with my leg elevated just leisurely walking, going on a recumbent bike at the gym with no tension and slow speed for 20 minutes today. It is finally starting to feel better. So all that being said, between the antibiotics, the pain from my hamstring, my sleeping has gone out the window. I haven’t been eating that great nor have I been tracking. Back on track today, every day is a new day.

    @Cornanda you are SO close to the next decade - you’ve got this!!
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,639 Member
    @megnolia82 II hope you move up to hour by hour soon, I have times like that too but thankfully they tend to pass.
    @AmbersWay You got this! Great gain on the dumbbell weight! As for game night what is the age range? My nephews are 11 and 14, a few years ago I got the oldest Not Parent Approved and we had fun playing that with the whole family (parent’s are 76 and 80 so it’s fun seeing what they put too, the kids love when they play though now they're a bit old for it). Apples to Apples was pretty fun too. Same with Uno and Sorry.

    @Cornanda Best of luck with your daughter and company there! We need to come up with some great “under 170” rewards for you to get excited about.

    @trooworld I wish I could share them with you! Chicken tacos sound awesome, I may copy you there soon!

    @webstee Welcome to Mission Slimpossibles, I know you you’re one of my feed friends but don’t really know you yet, I’m looking forward to learning more about you! Glad you found us!

    @laurelfit57 Thank you for the recipe, I printed and pinned it, I love the variety of herbs used in it, it will be perfect when my garden’s in full swing. I’m so glad your hamstring is starting to feel better. Oh no I hope your sleep and eating get back on track as you feel better, it’s hard when you’re hurting as you feel more emotional. My answer for almost every emotion is eating which I’d imagine is the case for a lot of us here but when my pain’s worse and I’m not sleeping I’m a mess.

    Hi everyone! Got my workout in of strength training and stretches then spent time in the yard. I’ve been doing videos that are cardio/weight combos then doing my PT strength training and stretching. I got my laptop to a repair store and picked up prescriptions then came home and spread dirt through the beds in the front, it looks a lot better. I’d put a packet of seeds out and only a couple started but I’ll add the photo of those those (mixed poppies). Didn’t get much work today but was worn out and spent the second half reading which I’m going to pick up again now. Have a great Tuesday everyone!

    No Zero Days
    - Healthy food under calories
    - Great water
    - Chair cardio, strength training, stretching, yardwork
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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,123 Member
    Another new member for May coming your way - welcome @DJill68 !
  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 332 Member
    Welcome new members!

    Game Night, thanks for the game ideas. I will look for the ones J don’t have. Age group is 40-50’s (oh my, are we in that age group 😂). I plan to set up different game stations, and have a couple group games. Depending on how many show up, I figured the gals tend to break off into groups so that may keep them entertained too.

    Again thanks for your ideas.
  • sleepygirl79
    sleepygirl79 Posts: 273 Member
    @Katmary71 beautiful flowers!
    @19shmoo69 sounds like your wife had a TIA. Sorry to hear. My mom had one of those several years ago. She’s doing well now and I’m sure your wife will recover well.
    @AmbersWay i couldn’t find your original game night post, but if you have the right crowd, Cards Against Humanity is hilarious! We also like games like Scattergories, Outburst.

    Another Monday down the tube 🎉. Did ok today. Afraid to eat my mini carrots again after my experience with them last week. Made perogies with my mom this weekend, like the good Ukrainian girls we are. We were at it for almost 4 hours. Only taste tested 1 and a bit of filling 😋. Got the bike out too with my little man as he was jonesing for his first ride of the year. It was cool but we made it. Keep making good choices everyone!
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,763 Member
    Welcome to the Slimpossible house @webstee and @DJill68
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,540 Member
    I don't have time for anything but quick pop ins.... I should be doing my grocery order right now...

    @trooworld - Violet is soooooo cute! Gus is coming along but still slowly.

    @katmary71- I love your flowers- and thanks for the motivation idea

    @AmbersWay - bunco is fun too, but it's more of a production- all you need are dice for each table, but you need groups of 4, I think and the numbers have to be right or some have to sit out.

    @laurelfit57 - I'm sorry about your sleep and your hamstring. I hope when it mends you will be sleeping again. I made tuna brownies for Gus (because I remembered you mentioning them) The recipe I found has garlic powder and molasses in it and later I found out that dogs are not supposed to have garlic and molasses might have sweeteners that are not good for them either. The tuna brownies were all gone by the time I found that out. He sure loved them! I looked on line and did not find a recipe that didn't contain garlic powder. I will probably just leave it out, but was wondering about your recipe. My Hub told me to ask you if you see them doing any techniques at the reactive dog class that he can use. It seems like you just see that going on as you are leaving as Vannie is an angel. He's been working with Gus on not barking at garbage cans, etc and is making progress, but tips are always good. Thank you.

    Happy Tuesday!

    Lisa

  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    Hi MS ... You have another new member joining your amazing team .. Please welcome @PaulyJoMomma :)
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,763 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 - Sophie Ellen is beautiful! 🥰
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,421 Member
    I finally got caught up on everything I missed on here. Feeling too overwhelmed to try to respond to everyone. Sorry. But I have to say that Sophie sparked a fire in me to get healthier. I decided to delete the Healthi app because it doesn't work well and I didn't use any of the social parts of it. I'm too established here. I signed up for the Premium on here and will stick with straight calorie counting. I hope everyone is having a good day and getting in their water!
  • FushiaKat
    FushiaKat Posts: 589 Member
    Username: FushiaKat
    Weigh-In Tuesday
    SW: 245
    Maintenance Goal 135 - 140

    PW: 135.7
    CW: 136.1

    My doctor is very proud of me for losing the weight and reaching my goal. I saw her today to go over my blood work. My kidney function has improved, my cholesterol is good but my liver enzymes are elevated. We will recheck in a month, I'm to stop taking the Vitamin E, and she said to reduce the fat in my diet, but there's nothing to reduce.

    I feel like I have been a little bit out of control, so I need to get back on track. Lol, my husband has been giving me a piece of chocolate every night.

    @shaunarlr83 I'm so glad you are okay and that you decided to stop, and that those kind people took you in the shelter you from the storm. That was very scary.

    @Katmary71 I hope they get your laptop fixed soon. I have the most comfortable desk chair it was not cheap, but any other chair hurts my back too.

    @19shmoo69 @shaunarlr83 @broncobuddee Congratulations, you made it on the leaderboard.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    Hi MS.. Another new member joining your team ...Please welcome @Mariamamjad :)
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,639 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 Aw Sophie Ellen is just beautiful, congratulations! Let us know how the premium version goes, I’m curious!
    @FushiaKat Congratulations on the good doctor’s visit, I’m hoping the liver enzymes drop in the next month but know with taking medication/supplements that’s a tough one. Thank you for the good wishes on the laptop!
    @Mariamamjad Welcome to Mission Slimpossibles, looking forward to having you join us!
    Hi team, hope everyone had a great Tuesday! I did weights and stretching then went to the greenhouse for a couple hours. Rest of the day was in the yard and dealing with work and plant stuff (gave away about 30 plants which is a big relief to have less to take care of). I have a board meeting in 45 minutes so I’m going to eat my frozen Greek yogurt with stevia and cinnamon and mandarin oranges and get ready. Have an awesome Wednesday!

    No Zero Days
    - Great water
    - Weights, stretching, greenhouse/gardening
    - Healthy food under calories
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    Another new member joining you for May .... Please welcome @Bemybestby60 :)
  • sleepygirl79
    sleepygirl79 Posts: 273 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 what a cute granddaughter! Congrats Grammy!
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,540 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 - Congrats Grammy! I'm so happy for you!
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,763 Member
    Welcome to the Slim Possibles house of fun @Mariamamjad , @Bemybestby60 and @PaulyJoMomma !

    -Mica
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 44,847 Member
    Another new member joining your marvelous team ... Please welcome @pajerwatson :)
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,876 Member
    Excited to be part of this team/group. My name is Mary & will be turning 63 this year. Pretty active but driven to overeat by emotion. All my life I have been watching my weight go up & go down. My heaviest was 204 lbs but it could of been more since I was afraid to put my foot on the scale. I have hit a plateau this year and been hovering around 185lb. It is my hope I can lower my weight for my health.
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,876 Member
    micaroo4 wrote: »
    Welcome to the Slim Possibles house of fun @Mariamamjad , @Bemybestby60 and @PaulyJoMomma !

    -Mica

    Looking forward to it. Cheers!!!
  • fairymange
    fairymange Posts: 10 Member
    ⚖️WEIGH IN⚖️

    Weigh day Monday
    Previous weight - 168.4
    Current weight - 169.6
    +1.2

    Sorry for the late weigh-in, but it's not much good news to report anyway. Have still not recovered from bad spring break behaviors. I did walk 4.43 miles yesterday, though.

    Welcome to @Mariamamjad , @Bemybestby60 @pajerwatson and @PaulyJoMomma B)
    And CONGRATS on your new little cuddle bunny @vegan4lyfe2012 !
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,639 Member
    @Bemybestby60 Welcome to Mission Slimpossibles, looking forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll be getting under that plateau soon!
    @shaunarlr83 I hope your hiking goes great, congrats on still having a loss and bet it fuels a great workout tomorrow!

    @sleepygirl79 Great job being accountable and preparing for a better day tomorrow.

    @trooworld Oh no prayers you’re feeling better ASAP!

    @pajerwatson Welcome to Slimpossibles, we’re glad you’re here!

    @fairymange Hey walking 5.54 miles is pretty darned awesome, wtg!

    Hi team! Guess it’s time to start thinking of May goals for all of us, any of you decide on them yet? I worked out this morning then saved some energy to get the house clean after getting some work done, completely burned out before cleaning up outside but wiped the table down so my friend and I could eat out there only to get attacked by mosquitos tonight. Hard to know what to eat with the flapper in and wanting to be healthy, we ended up getting fish and chips and I couldn’t finish it for a change. I had planned on wine since we came back here but changed my mind and just had water, I’m getting a little better! My friend’s real stressed with job hunting, I gave her free plants to take home so hopefully that will get her mind off it for a bit. Tomorrow’s the greenhouse so I’m off to bed, have a great Thursday!

    No Zero Days
    - Chair cardio/weights, strength, stretching, cleaning/gardening
    - Great water
    - Under calories, everything was healthy but dinner
  • GabiV125
    GabiV125 Posts: 3,138 Member
    Username: GabiV125
    Check in day: Thursday
    PW: 124.9
    CW: 124.2
  • gemwolf110
    gemwolf110 Posts: 1,669 Member
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    An update on my wife, everything points to her having a type of stroke.
    The docs are calling it a mini-stroke. Now the protocol is to take her to the ER every time she has the symptoms that she had this past week.
    While in the hospital we chatted about nutrition and exercise change. I hope the family is receptive to it.

    Sending prayers.
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