Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - MARCH 2024
jugar
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Fat2Fit has five great teams. The group and team leaders are as follows - contact them any time!
Our Moderators:
Liselyn - @jugar
Megan - @Megan_smartiepants1970
Ashley - @minstrelofsarcasm
Jessica - @jessicakrall8
Our Team Captains:
Downsizers - @lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970
Mission Slimpossible - @Katmary71 and @trooworld
Weight No More - @minstrelofsarcasm and @melaniedscott
WaistAways - @jugar and @ashleycarole86
Shape Shifters - @jessicakrall8 and @Pupowl
Our Team Motivators:
Downsizers - @Slimmersixties & @NachDeezy
Mission Slimpossibles - open
Weight No More - @rachelrjh and @BodyTalking
WaistAways - @MaddawgMadsen
Shape Shifters - @LaurieWrobo and @Cyncia85
HOW IT ALL WORKS: The March challenge runs for four weeks, from March 3 - 30.
Everyone weighs in weekly on their chosen day right here in the team chat. 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, and may everyone else get to work on next week!
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 single week. You are heading steadily towards your goal even if you aren't at the top of the weight loss leaderboard. In March we are aiming for every team to hit 50% green every week - let's do this!
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 want a break, you can be excused for a week or two, or can be moved to the Support Team for as long as you need. You still participate in the discussions, you can weigh in if you want to, but it will not count in the weekly tally. Don't worry! You can always come back even if you get dropped.
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 March begin! 1
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Hello! My name is Teresa, and I was once a long-time member, but life got in my way, and I had to drop out and, in the process, gained all my lost weight back. So, here I am, trying to get it together!
I’m a ministry assistant for my small church, caregiver to my much older husband who has dementia and other health issues, support manager to my crazy family, and mom dog to Maggie Mae, my 8-year-old Cavapoo.
Good morning! Joe got a clean CT scan, so no cancer! Yayyy! I had a staff meeting on Wednesday night, and my new pastor/boss seems to think I can pull off miracles and get these little Welcome Bags put together before Easter. This entails creating a brochure, a connect card, ordering pens and mugs with our church name, and ordering the bags. This is on top of the other things he wants me to do. Did I mention that he doesn’t remember our church is poor?
In other news, tomorrow I turn 58. That is only two years away from being 60! Yikes, I’m turning into an old lady. 
I did go to Publix and pick up my free birthday cake that my app said I could have. I got a carrot bar cake and plan to indulge a little tonight and tomorrow. Mom offered to take me out, but it’s going to rain, and I don’t want to go out, so we will order pizza, and Joe and I will find a movie to watch. I just want it to be low-key and peaceful. OK, I’m off to create a brochure. *insert eye roll* 
2024 Word: Strive
Question: Always coffee!! At least 3 to 4 cups. Sometimes Tea. I love Bengal Spice herbal tea. AND…I’ll never say no to a glass or a bottle of wine.
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I will be less present than usual for awhile. My cousin informed us last night she's known for 4 months she may be terminal if she doesn't get a liver transplant, and has just been waiting to die. After a family meeting, she's agreed to at least cooperate with treatment, so I will be exceptionally busy with medical appointments the upcoming weeks. My eating was abysmal (shocker) last night to the point I'm not even gonna track it.5
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Hello, Austin here.
What @TeresaW2024 said applies to me as well! I was once a long-time member, but I let life get in my way. I dropped out and, in the process, gained some of my lost weight back. And all there is to do is -- get back to work! So here I am! This is month 2 of that renewed focus, and I am seeing differences that have me excited about improvements, even though there is a good way to go.
I am a teacher, a parent, and the keeper of a small menagerie.
How Thursday Went
🟢 Food on plan: vegetables & fruits, most of my G-BOMBS (missed mushrooms)
🟢 GtG Pushups: 4 sets (12+)
🟢 Steps: goal 6,000 ; did over 7900!
🟢 Floors: goal 5 ; did 5 floors
🟢 Tiny Habit: After I go to the kitchen to make coffee, I do a counter pushup. Then I celebrate (fist pump or maybe a dance move)!
Friday Plan
⚪ Food on plan: vegetables & fruits, G-BOMBS
⚪ GtG Pushups: Goal for today is 4 sets (12+)
⚪ Steps: 6,000
⚪ Floors: 5
🟢 Tiny Habit: After I go to the kitchen to make coffee, I do a counter pushup. Then I celebrate (fist pump or maybe a dance move)!
Tonight and tomorrow I am off coaching a science team event. My food goal is damage control! I picked up some fruit and protein bars at the store. It will be different, but hopefully good enough!6 -
Anddddd I forgot to post my intro. Sorry, I'm having one of those weeks.
Hi, I'm Morenin! I failed at losing weight for over a decade after gaining due to stress eating. When I finally hit 255 lb., I got some help from my doctor in the form of a stimulant to fight all the sleepiness and hunger from my various meds. I lost 30 lb. in 3 months, and am now working on whittling down to a better size, if only so my knees quit crying! Last month I finally got below the weight I was at my wedding 5.5 years ago, which was my original goal. Having this group to help and encourage me is helping me a lot, I'd say!
I love cats, the color purple, books, computer games, puzzles, and I am just trying cross stitch again!6 -
Hi MS....you have a returning member joining your team ...Please welcome back @Jactop 6
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WEIGH IN INFO
Weights still needed:: @buniphuphu
Reminder for tomorrow weigh ins: @865jessica @Digger61 @gemwolf110 @teammymccrady6278 @vrafer2 -
Hi team! I’m Kathy, I’m a team captain along with the beautiful and brilliant @trooworld. We have @19shmoo69 as our magnificent motivator. I’ve been part of this team since 2019 and recently went from being the motivator to captain. Interestingly two of our current teammates were the captain and motivator when I joined, the awesome @TeresaW2024 and @AustinRuadhain ! I love them returning to our family.
I’m 52 and live in the Sacramento area with my two cats. I had my 5th back surgery at the end of October and am still recovering and have a condition called CRPS in most of my body (usually just say nerve damage as most people aren’t familiar with it). I’ve been dealing with pain and mobility issues for a long time, I’m currently trying alternative treatments to help. I file claims part-time, volunteer at the food bank farm, and am secretary with a local charity. I love reading, gardening, cooking, listening to music/going to concerts, and going to farmer’s markets and craft fairs.
@trooworld Well in that case GOOD RIDDANCE to him being your director then. I hope you’ll get a better director who will appreciate you.
@txcritter69 Hope you got out and enjoyed the weather. Thank you for the recipe! Way to go on conquering the night snacking and avoiding eating away, you’re doing wonderful.
@TeresaW2024 Reading your response to @txcritter I’m thinking we need a new challenge, what do you think? You’ll get back in those clothes, please don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s disappointing (I feel that way about gaining half of it back when my CRPS relapsed) but it’s behind us and we’re headed in the right direction.
@morenin Oh no I’m so sorry to hear this about your cousin, I’m glad she’s willing to do treatment with your family behind her. I hope we still see you here and there but do your best and get through this. Woot woot being under your wedding weight is so awesome!
@TeresaW2024 Yay so happy to hear that about Joe! Oh my gosh I guess you can’t tell a pastor something is impossible right? How frustrating I wish you luck and patience there. Happy Birthday! I’m so happy you’re back, I know it’s because you gained and wanted to lose but I missed your positivity!
@AustinRuadhain I’m glad you’re back too I missed you too! Good luck with the science camp event, smart thinking of the healthy food, you got this!
@Jactop Happy you’re back, take a seat and stick around! @19shmoo69 will make you some coffee or tea!
Hi friends! I had my gum cleaning the other day and one year of following her advice (two additional cleaning tools and mouthwash) my pockets are half as big and gums no longer bleed, she is SO proud of me I feel like teacher’s pet haha. She said she wouldn’t have believed my mouth was the same person’s a year ago. My Clarisonic toothbrush broke and I bought a cheap one and got a lecture so I went to Coscto this morning to get a two pack on sale this week. I had a gift card but there’s no room to add a second card online and it didn’t cover the toothbrush so I had to go in person. The storm going through is making my legs and feet real bad so I’m staying home and off my feet, all the garden club and farm stuff plus farmer’s markets are canceled because of the storm. Have a great Saturday!
No Zero Days
- Good food under calories
- Decent workout
Should we do a March challenge?
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tammymccrady6278
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 190.6
CW 189.2
Hi my name is Tammy and I’m 56 years old. I’m the mother of two grown men and two teen step children. I also have two beautiful grandchildren. I’m very much a family person and love to be around loved ones. I’m a personal support worker and have been for over 15 years. I have been battling my weight for most of my adult life and been on every fad diet known to man. The result as you can imagine was more weight gain. I topped my weight at 260 at one point and knew I had to do something or I’d end up dead. My knees hurt I had trouble breathing even after just small things like going up five or six stairs. I came here the first time and lost weight but when the plateau hit I gave up again. Finally when I hit almost 250 again I came back determined. This time I stay through all of it and with you guys I have been successful for the most part since I joined again over a year and a bit ago. I have come to the conclusion that slow and steady wins the race not fast and furious. Today I finally broke the 190 mark. I have been bouncing around there for three weeks but this week I did it! I can’t wait till my hubby gets up so I can tell him. He has been soooooo helpful and supportive with me I hope you guys have a great day.5 -
Digger61
Weigh In Day: Saturday
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@TeresaW2024 - Happy Birthday!
@trooworld - Omg- Richard Simmons lol! Love your bangs and your teacup!
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For anyone looking for a longer challenge - we are running a F2F version of "75 Hard" open to everyone from all the teams. It is really 75 hard-medium-or easy! 75 days of commitment and consistency from March 3 - May 17. If you'd like to give it a go, here's the thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10910763/75-hard-medium-easy-challenge-march-3-may-17#latest
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So glad I just discovered the Feb thread had a bunch of weigh ins in it, I was worried all our Saturday weighers had disappeared!
WEIGH IN INFO
Reminder for my Sunday crew: @laurelfit57 @19shmoo69 @megnolia82 @sleepygirl79 @txcritter69 @littlebabekitty @vegan4lyfe2012 @Veta2018 @DebJB30
Not sure why but the storm is kicking my butt, having my worst flare since surgery so I'm headed to bed. Have a great Sunday.3 -
19Shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 267
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Good morning Team Mission Slimpossible!!!!!
I've been described as hilarious, insightful and magnificent motivator. I appreciate the compliments.
Our Team Captains @trooworld and @Katmary71 is where the true gold of this team lies.
My name is Darren. Married to an amazing woman. She is definitely my better half.
I'm an elder in our fellowship.
I've been battling my weight for most of my life. My heaviest was over 312. I got down to 229 once and managed to gain back to 280+. I eat the carnivore diet (mostly). I've cleared the space around my weight set so I can do some strength training. It's warming up where I live in Arkansas. Hopefully soon I can get back to running.
To all the new people, there's this nasty rumor that seems to never leave this group. The rumor is I that I have a massive addiction to coffee.
I just want to let all of you know that this is TRUE!!!!
Have a blessed day.
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Good morning! I’ll do an intro here then weigh in in a separate post.
I’m Meg, I’m 41. I’ve recently had an epiphany:
Over the years I dropped every one of my coping mechanisms and things that bring me joy until all that was left was food. I need to dive back into all the other things that gave me peace and happiness. Hiking, swimming, reading, crafting, playing piano, singing.
This month I will set a goal to check in 5 days a week. And to walk (deliberate, not just at work) for at least 3 hours.
I have struggled to count calories and try to stay away from food but I think I need to keep food in its lane. It is fuel. It’s not a friend, not a counsellor, not something to give me a boost or calm me down. Not something to ease stress. I need other tools to cope with all those other needs.
Here’s to a good month. I’m looking forward to taking the time to really listen and get to know you all better!
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@morenin I’m so sorry for your cousin and pray that she can receive treatment that will benefit her life. Be gentle with yourself, too.
@Katmary71 I definitely need a challenge to get myself going in the right direction! And thank you, I am very happy to be back. Great job on getting your pockets and gum in better shape. I also have a couple of deep pockets that my dentist keeps a close eye on.
@trooworld, your bangs are so fun! I might need to do something like that one day. I love that floating tea cup! Seriously, it's so stinking cute! Thanks for my Richard greeting meme! I used to do his Sweatin to the Oldies.
Good morning! So, yesterday Joe woke up more confused than usual and I knew something was up. I tested him for a UTI and ended up calling an ambulance to take him to the hospital. I have learned that having him taken by ambulance there and into a room so we aren’t sitting in the ER waiting room forever. It was bad enough that we had to sit in an ER room for eight hours before they let us go home. I could have kept him there and probably should have because he kept me awake most of the night. But the thought of returning to the hospital today was worse, so we did our best. I have to run to the pharmacy and get his antibiotic and then spend the day resting. No church and no church chili cookoff for us today. I am really hoping and planning that tomorrow, I can get back to working out and getting myself back on track with my eating. Have a good day!
2024 Word: Strive
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Introduction:
Howdy, I am Sandy 53 yrs old from Texas, I have pretty much been here all my life. I live with my husband John, Diesel (dog) and Tigger (cat). I have 2 grown Kids Brittney 36 and Stephen 33. They are both married w/families of their own. I am blessed with 5 grandsons. the oldest 20 and the youngest 12. My husband and I are both retired correctional officers. I Have been with the group for a yr now and am still struggling with the same 5 lbs. This is my month. I will get below 170. I am holding myself accountable here and now.
I have to make this quick, I need to get things ready as we are heading out tomorrow. Just want to check in I will post my weigh in later today as I am hoping it will change a bit. Yesterday I weighed in at 171 and we took my sister in love out to eat for her birthday and this morning I weighed in at 174. I know it is water weight, so I'm going to check it again later after I drink my water and see if it comes down.
I hope everyone has a Blessed Sunday and remember
GO OUT AND BE AMAZING TODAY!
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Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 148.7
CW: 149
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Good morning! Your March Week 1 Group Challenge is active and will run through Saturday, March 9th. Please join us for the ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY and DIVIDE CHALLENGE! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10910818/march-week-1-group-challenge-add-subtract-multiply-and-divide-challenge#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread this week! Time to start some new habits!
Jessica
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Hi, I'm Lisa, 55, married 32 years, 2 young adults- 22 and 24 living here for now. Dog- little poodly guy named Gus- his personality is bigger than his size. Struggled with weight since the freshman 15, gained and lost many times over the years. Been in this group about 3 years and really enjoy it. I live in FL.
I am leaving Wed for my Vegas trip. Excited!
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Hi! I’m back from my travels. The roughest 10 days in a while. This year has started off rough. Sickness after sickness, my Aunt passed away, traveled and got 3 sick kids during this past week. My eldest ended up the worst and we had to call a doctor to the house.
The day I left, I got some results back from the hospital and they weren’t good. So now onto that and the scary possibility of having to get back on the meds that made me so sickly for 2 years.
That’s my sad update of where I have been. Some traveling, a pity party and trying dig my way out of the hole.
Now onto better things, I’m back and hoping to continue my streak of moving daily. Today is a day off as I was on a flight and exhausted. But I have been able to keep my steps above 10k. My diet was decent, but not amazing. I did go shopping today for a bunch of veggies.
Intro, I am a married (30 years) mom of 3. I’m a proud mama bear and spend a lot time keeping up with them. I’m from the midwest but have been living the expat life for years.
I’m a long time member of MFP I lost 70lb+ years back but after some health issues I gained some back and want to get it off. I lost 30lbs with this amazing group this past year. Then have put some back on since my husband’s accident. I’m confident in saying, I’m an emotional eater. I’m have fought myself to keep up with weekly weigh ins until I am fully back on track. Im slowly getting there.
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I'm Mica! I am 67 years old, I live in New Hampshire, and I work 3 days a week as a bookkeeper in a plastics factory. I still consider that to be "full time", since my workload is still the same as when I worked 5 days a week - I just have to do it faster!
I am one of the Maintainiacs of the Mission Slimpossible team, currently maintaining in my goal range of 127-133 (center weight 130) since 2019.
My housemates are my boyfriend Rich, and my cat Earl. (My profile picture is Earl).
My favorite exercise is walking. I love to ride my bicycle to/from work, but I'm not an ice-biker, so that will have to wait until the appropriate season for cycling. Indoors for cardio workouts, I've got an elliptical and a stationary bike. I also do workouts on FitOn.
I do some yoga and strength training on FitOn, not as much as I should, but I try to do at least something every single day, even if it's just one set of lunges.
Technically my weigh-in day is Saturday, but because I was going away this weekend, I last weighed in on Thursday morning Feb 28. I have not been on the scale since; I normally weigh myself daily, so tomorrow will be the day or reckoning. We've been eating out for every meal, I've had very little opportunity to exercise, and it feels like we've been at a party that never ends...or a never ending buffet. All food all day. Tomorrow, I'll try to put myself back on my normal portions, normal mediterranean-type food choices, and my usual exercise program resumes. Maybe I'll even get my weight back to normal by the time I have to report again on Saturday.
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@trooworld - I LOVE the floating teacup! I want one! or three! Your bangs are gorgeous... fuchsia looks good on you
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@trooworld I have to admit I was a bit jealous of the attention you got with your bangs. So, I thought I would share my bangs. My wife thinks they're cute.
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