Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - OCTOBER 2023
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Username: askewcr
Weigh in day: Saturday
PW: 257.5
CW: 2592 -
October Step Challenge
Commitment: 6,500+ Steps per Day
Week Two:
Sunday 8th: 7,680
Monday 9th: 9,256
Tuesday 10th: 11,539
Wednesday 11th: 8,631
Thursday 12th: 10,868
Friday 13th: 15,884
Saturday 14th: 13,932
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@Katmary71 thanks for checking in!
I’m not feeling too bloated these days. Once in awhile a little hardness just under my ribs. But I am ready avoiding the gassy foods and eating small amounts. So far so good.3 -
Sunday weigh in October 15
SW: 228
PW: 207.4
CW: 202.4
Wow! What an amazing week!
I had set my goal of hitting 200 by Christmas. I am going to modify that to Halloween. But secretly I have my hopes up that it will happen this week.
I’m thrilled to report I am officially back to my pre-covid weight. I’m still obese. I still have far to go. But shedding the covid 25 feels like shedding the stress, depression and brain fog I’ve carried for the past 3+ years.7 -
19shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 282
C. W. 2824 -
badnoodle
Weigh-In: Sunday
PW 187.1
CW 192
Not a great record, but that is the effect of Mexican food and hot wings on the same day. Bloat city, but it'll be gone in a few days.4 -
elelja945
Weigh In Day SUNDAY
PW 181.8
CW 181.0
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Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW 221.2
Oct.1: 218.8
Oct.8: 221.6
Oct.15: 220.82 -
Team Results
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Great day today and I am pooped! Every year I go to the corn maze with my daughter, son-in-law, and grandkiddos,. When the kids were really little, we did a quick walkabout through half of the corn maze and we’re out of there, maximum two hours. Today my grandchildren are a wee bit older and we were there for five hours. The weather was great, there was lots to do and this grandma is very tired!
Super happy with my weigh in this morning, I know I can’t continue at this rate, but I will sure take it while I can!
Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 151.8
CW: 149.4
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@megnolia82 Wow that's a great loss, fingers crossed you hit it this month! Congrats on being pre-covid weight again, that's awesome.
@trooworld Thank you! Have a great time at the zoo!
@steffibabbiie @laurelfit57 @eagree Congratulations top winners!
Hi friends! The appreciation last night was fun, I have a week of free Vinyasa yoga classes and a gift card to Safeway, I'm planning to round up the gang that got the yoga gift cards once I'm doing better after surgery so we could do it together, I think it would be fun. I can't remember if I said anything in group about it but at Bow Wow Days I butt heads hard with a new volunteer, and told her if she insisted on having an attitude problem she could work by herself, weirdly ever since we've been getting along great ever since then so it's blown over, she's turning out to be one of my favorites in the group but I'm a little cautious since she can be real rude too. Anyhow it was a fun night. There was a man in the food bank farm at night last night when I drove by so I let the manager know, sounds like someone snuck in there so the hole in the fence will need to be repaired soon. Have an awesome Monday! I have a CT scan in the morning then I found an urgent care that will do the EKG and release me for surgery so “exciting” day tomorrow!3 -
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 158.8
CW: 158.6
I saw the Orthopedic specialist this week & they gave me a cortisone shot in my shoulder and referred me to physical therapy. That starts this week. They told me not to exercise in the meantime, so I'm mainly focusing on my steps.4 -
WI Sunday
PW 196.8
CW 196.4
Spooky Challenge
1. 14,862
2. 8,374
3. 8,924
4. 9,050
5. 7,482
6. 7,674
7. 6,295
8. 5,337
9. 7,731
10. 10,081
11. 10,022
12. 10,315
13. 10,352
14. 10,283
15. 11,739
Definitely feeling better and my steps are going back up. Thankfully!3 -
We are on vacation, in Pittsburg New Hampshire, way up north at the Canadian border. We drove all day yesterday to get here. The cabin is lovely and the view of the lake is spectacular.
Not much walking on Sunday, because of all the driving. Steps for Sunday, 9599. Can't put that in the spreadsheet with the phone, so I'll update my numbers in the spreadsheet when we get home on Thursday.
Rich wants to go back to Halloween Overload on Thursday, for the night show. Most nights they have actors dressed up in creepy costumes who step out of the shadows and scare the visitors. But Thursday night is Fright Night Light, light meaning not as scary. No actors. Just the lights, smoke, and creepy music.
We were there during the day on Saturday and got a look at the construction. Pretty impressive.
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Sorry I am late it was a busy weekend.
Weigh In Sunday
SW: 175
PW: 167.4
CW: 170.3
I was not expecting this much of a gain. I don't know what happen.😣6 -
@trooworld - I've been thinking about one of those under-desk treadmills for quite some time, but never made the plunge. I'd be interested to hear if anyone has one, how much it's used and how they like it.1
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DaveJ_43
Weigh In Monday
PW: 234.8
CW: 233.83 -
@broncobuddee I need to switch back to Sunday weigh-ins. I absolutely can NOT remember to do it on Fridays...sorry!
vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday
PW: 203.4
CW: 204.03 -
Diagnosed MDD years and years ago...got my updated diagnosis...Inattentive ADHD. Makes so much more sense.
Life is going 100mph...so I'll leave everyone with an adorable picture of my Sophie-Bear and Bubba Burrito Byron. I love being a Grammy to these 2 and can't wait for Ollipop (Oliver) in February and Beckett/Brayden (since Hunter doesn't know the gender yet, they've chosen Beckett if it's a girl, Brayden if it's a boy) in June!
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@vegan4lyfe2012 what adorable grand babies and so much fun to have two more coming so close in age!
Today has been fun!
Last night my hubby said “you really have lost quite a bit of weight, haven’t you?” (In a very supportive and good way).
Then this morning two people complimented me on my hairstyle. And at least 7 people complimented the crochet poncho I was wearing. Now, is it an awesome poncho? Sure is! (And I made it myself
) but I think I’m at the stage where people notice I look different and look better but they can’t pinpoint the change. It’s funny, the one coworker this morning said “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you with your hair up” although I have had it up almost every day for the past 8 years we’ve worked together, just not the last two months since I got it cut a little two short hahaha.
So I’m quite thrilled to be giving off good vibes. It’s also likely I’m feeling so much better and I’m giving off a much happier and more confident air. Either way, I’m moving through the world in a happier headspace than I’ve been in a long time.
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Weigh In Day: Tuesday
PW: 87.15 | 192.13lbs
CW: 85.95kg | 189.49lbs
Progress from SW: -9.7kg | -21.38lbs
My Info:Working with a dietitian and my doctor to get healthy, feel great, and set a good example for my girls!
Age: 37
Height: 162.5cm | 5’4”
Starting Weight on 28.08.23: 95.65kg | 210.87lbs
Short Term Goal Weight: < 72.5kg | < 160lbs
Daily Calorie Target: 1400-1600
Macro Breakdown: 40f/30c/30p
Diet: mostly Mediterranean; focus on whole foods; no alcohol; limit added sugars.
Intermittent Fasting: 16/8 (for now – hopefully back to ADF in the future)
Workouts: cardio and/or body weight circuits 6x per week
I’ve been trying to be more consistent with exercise. A sore hip (actually a spot at the very top of the hip bone, not in the actual hip) has been making that difficult though. I’ve been to the doctor and she sent me for an x-ray (which, as expected, showed nothing - she should have sent me for an mri). She wasn’t too concerned and just said avoid the exercises that irritate it. Which is basically anything that uses or stretches the obliques. So I've been sticking with walking, except for yesterday I took the day off as I was pretty busy with other commitments. Walking does irritate it slightly, but if I stretch when I finish and ice it, the pain isn’t too bad. I’ll stick with just walking for a few more days and then try to add the strength training back in if it’s feeling better.
Other than that, life’s busy! This week is my daughter’s last week of actual school, then she has her year 12 exams so she only goes on certain days for a few hours, and then graduation! Work is crazy busy as well, which is good, but also keeps me seated at my desk a lot more. It’ll be interesting to see how well I manage through the end of the year, given that I love structure and routine and everything is about to be a bit more chaotic.
@vegan4lyfe2012 ADHD here too. It definitely is a relief to be able to look at things and be like "oh that's why..." Your grandbabies are adorable!
@megnolia82 that's wonderful! Sounds like it isn't just the weight loss, but an entire mood boost, congrats!
@micaroo4 enjoy your vacation! Halloween Overload looks pretty cool. Halloween is just starting to catch here in Australia (thanks to social media) but no one can ever sort out the day. Most people think it's on Friday the 13th (which we actually did have in October this year, but obviously not every year 🙄)
@DebJB30 hopefully the cortisone and physical therapy can bring you some relief!
@19shmoo69 congrats again on your efforts in the marathon! How's the recovery going?
@trooworld that's amazing that your work reimburses you. I wish mine did (self-employed 😂) I've never tried one of the desk treadmills, but I have heard great things about them! Let us now how you like it!
@Katmary71 sending all the best wishes for your upcoming surgery, and hoping you were able to get in for the scans you needed 🧡
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@steffibabiie I'm doing so much better. I can walk unassisted.
@Katmary71 that's it gurl threaten them until they "decide" to be your friend. I mean it worked on me.
@trooworld I have to admit you got me with the "walking pad". I was like oooooo what's a walking pad? I may need to see if I can get one. Boooooooom!!! Treadmill. You're like a fitness ninja. Good movie Troo Good movie indeed.
@vegan4lyfe2012 grandbabies are awesome. I got to see my Mago this weekend. I try to get moochies and he giggles and turns away.
To my other teammates hugs and hi-5's!!!2 -
I was going through really old emails. I found the first training/ nutrition program I had paid for. I'm going to give another try. I'm starting it Monday. I did notice that the protein/carb ratio wasn't correct. I'm thinking that is why it didn't work before.3
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@DebJB30 That's great I'm glad you're to wait to exercise since sometimes you can be sore after getting the shots, hopefully it will have calmed things down in time to help get through PT. It's great you were referred to PT, most the time they give you the injection and send you off but if you're doing things to strengthen the area I hope it will hurt less in the long run.
@AmbersWay I was going to comment on how you must be feeling better by those steps, you're doing wonderful!
@micaroo4 That's great steps for being in the car most the day yesterday! Halloween Overload looks awesome, I love that skull! Hope your vacation is wonderful.
@trooworld How cool your work reimbursed for some of the walking pad, makes a lot of sense to support employee health. That's bigger than I was expecting, let us know what you think of it. Boo on no zoo, I love seeing your photos from there and know it's a great zoo.
@vegan4lyfe2012 Wow you're getting a bunch of grandchildren all at once, I forgot about Ollipop coming soon. They're lucky to all be so close in age. I'm in the oldest group on both sides of the family and felt real bad for the kids in the middle who don't have cousins around the same age, my cousins were some of my closest friends when I was young. Sophie and Byron are so cute together and just beautiful, love how they match! I know you're dealing with incredible stress but I know your life is also filled with a lot of love.
@megnolia82 That's wonderful I'm so glad you're getting awesome feedback! What's fun is getting complimented on your crocheting skills too so it's like you're being complimented on the full picture of who you are. Very awesome, I love hearing you're happier now and more confident.
@steffibabiie Well that's frustrating feedback from your doctor with your hip pain, geez. Have you ever measured your legs? I'm wondering if maybe one is a little longer than the other, if so putting a pad in your shoe could help if it's from your hips being imbalanced. There's some good PT's on YouTube if you'd like names to see if they have anything on it. I feel the best about recommending Bob and Brad as I haven't been flared up by their videos at all. Thank you, I did get all the tests but blood work done today.
Hi friends! I woke up around 2:30 and just stayed up and worked out which meant I was pretty tired. I was sent to the wrong place for imaging which meant I was late and freaking out, luckily they still did the CT scan then I went across the street to urgent care and had the EKG. Took a few hours but that's better than Thursday and Friday at the empty clinic who never called me. I'm EXTREMELY tempted to go in there with a sleeping bag or tent and set myself up in a corner just to be a jerk then post it on social media but I'll pass on going to jail right now. Not much else going on, I'm wiped out and have been lazy since I got home. I'm going to do a little in the yard then bath and reading time. Have a great Tuesday!3 -
@katmary71 I am definitely in for being the motivator for the 23rd until the 28th,@eagree would that work for you if you pick it up on the 28th?
@19shmoo69 huge congratulations on doing 12 miles!! What an accomplishment!
@megnolia82 congrats on the loss and being to your pre-Covid weight!! Fingers crossed that all your hopes come true :-) :-)
@Trooworld sounds like you are getting a lot of activity in outdoors these days, good for you! I am sorry that the zoo was closed,. That’s awesome that you get $300 a year to spend towards fitness stuff! L O L on your husband spending your fitness allowance.🤣
@badnoodle that Mexican food and hot wings can be a deadly combination!
@katmary71 it sounds like you had a great day evening at the appreciation dinner! How great that you got yoga classes and you can go with a group! You definitely deserve ‘it!!! I am so glad that you were able to get your testing done! I would have paid money to have seen you camped out in their office in your sleeping bag🤣
@micaroo4 it looks like you guys are having a great time! The colours around there are so beautiful in the fall!! my son-in-law has one of those under the desk treadmill‘s. It is in one of their remote offices, and I know he uses it all the time when he is there.
I am falling asleep, while at my computer, another busy day🤣. I will just quickly say I had a great day today, got to the gym did a bunch of running around and now I am done. I stayed on track, I think I am going to concentrate more on my protein this week.
I hope I will try to get on here sooner tomorrow, and I’m sure I won’t miss anybody :-)3 -
@Katmary71 the doctor did actually mention that might be a cause, as it would throw my hips out of alignment. She did have me stand a few different ways and walk a bit and had a good look at where/how even my hips were, and didn't seem concerned about it. Up until the past couple weeks, I've never had hip pain before either. Dr. Google says "enthesopathy of the iliac crest" which basically just needs rest, if caused from overuse or strain. I'm guessing that's it, because it showed up right when I jumped back into strength training and trying to run for spurts during my walks. 🤷🏼♀️1
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@micaroo4- Spooky photo, I hope you enjoy your vacation.
@laurelfit57- Looks like you had a lot of fun with your grandkids.
Hi there everybody
Been busy with sick kids for a little over a week now. It's just making the rounds through the family. I have a meal plan for this week so I feel confident about getting back on track with my calories. Hope everyone's week is starting great.2 -
@laurelfit57 @vegan4lyfe2012 - your grand babies are sooooo beautiful
@Katmary71 - glad things are moving along with the surgery prep.
Last week, I got MORE than 45 min per day in of exercise- Yay me!
I am annoyed with my fitbit though, or maybe it's Google. I am having a hard time finding all my exercise for the day if I exercise twice (I've added a walk on my lunch break some days) I just see the second exercise. I'm going to have to mess around with the app more.
Bought Gus a rope toy that's shaped like a spider- lots of legs to chew. He's absolutely bonkers over it.
OK, it's time to get exercising! Happy Tuesday!
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vegan4lyfe2012 wrote: »@broncobuddee I need to switch back to Sunday weigh-ins. I absolutely can NOT remember to do it on Fridays...sorry!
vegan4lyfe2012
Sunday
PW: 203.4
CW: 204.0
All set!
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