Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - September 2024
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@baodell17724 LOL I think if you're eating healthier those salads and veggies will start looking good, that's what's happened to me... I LOVE my Rollator I avoided mobility equipment for a long time then after my CRPS spread everywhere and I used one I realized I'd been an idiot being stubborn... If you're interested in seated exercises let me know, I do chair cardio and strength training seated (I do some standing for legs but not for long.
Yes! Even a salad looks GREAT after you've done a 24-hour fast! LOL Even when my arms hurt after extended use of my Rollator, I am glad to have it, as it's much better support than quad canes and a regular walker.
Yes, I'd love to know what your routine is for seated strength-training. Yesterday, I started doing "10,000 steps" (peddler version) daily, so I now have my cardio covered!4 -
@19shmoo69 - I have an android Samsung A13 with Tracfone as my service provider, and I have no trouble posting photos. My phone was around $120 a couple of years ago, and my service is around $150 per YEAR. I have been able to do everything I want to do with this phone. I've got an iMac computer, so of course I've considered an iPhone, but the price always prevents me.2
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@baodell17724 Oh the holidays are definitely a challenge! I hope being part of our group and the cycling will help you through the holidays.
@Katmary71 Wow, thank you for that explanation and the pics, that does sound (and look) wonderful! And thanks, I'm glad I called them, too! Sounds like you've got some busy days coming up.
@micaroo4 That's good Rich doesn't have COVID. Fingers crossed you stay healthy. How frustrating to not get your calls or emails returned (but understandable if everyone was experiencing an outage).
Hi all. I'm really glad I went to that consultation yesterday: they seem much more thorough, on top of things, and helpful. I have 3 things I have to do before they submit to insurance for authorization: I have to visit a cardiologist to make sure my heart is good for surgery, I have to get an ultrasound of my gallbladder to make sure I have no stones (if I do, they will take out my gallbladder during my gastric bypass), and I have to get an endoscopy because of my GERD and hiatal hernia issues. They have really good follow-up after surgery: they have an app that you use to track your food and hook up a fitness band to and they check that stuff every day and give you feedback, I get dietician visits (4 times), 3 months worth of vitamins, and a digital food scale and digital body composition scale (I've got both of the two last things but this comes as a package and I cannot refuse any of it). This follow-up is mandatory and at a pretty significant cost but I think it will set me up for success. They also have a support group. I still haven't heard back from my old surgery center, so I think I am making the right decision.
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@19shmoo69 - I have an android Samsung A13 with Tracfone as my service provider, and I have no trouble posting photos. My phone was around $120 a couple of years ago, and my service is around $150 per YEAR. I have been able to do everything I want to do with this phone. I've got an iMac computer, so of course I've considered an iPhone, but the price always prevents me.
We use straight talk. I had a moto G power and before that a LG. Neither would allow me to post pix in the community. The process it took for me to post a pic was for to use a web browser instead of the app. I almost also had to use the forgot password option. Which later meant I had to remember it because it be needed for the app. In the browser it was always like a desktop version except palm size, quite tedious. Then there were times I would email myself, find my laptop, download the picture to my computer , login to mfp, find the pic (which sometimes wasn’t easy because it would automatically sort them in a weird way). On a side note I wanted to stay with android but all the reviews of the phones available in my area weren’t good.
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@Katmary71 The ceremony pics you posted look awesome. It's fascinating how the body responds to the different frequencies. Did you feel better afterward?
@19shmoo69 Welcome to the Apple Club! I had an Android years ago and found it very clumsy to use. The iPhones are great, and I hope you will love yours.
@trooworld That is good that the consultation went well. Wow, you sure do have to do so much before you even get the surgery. Will you have any counseling after the surgery? I would think it would be so important to help you have a successful transition to your new life after the surgery. I’m sure hoping it all goes amazingly well for you!
Yay for deciding to get a rebounder. The health benefits are so numerous, and it’s fun!
Good morning! Sorry that I didn’t post yesterday, but I was hungover! My sister and I haven’t been drinking in at least two or three months. She came home from her TOPS meeting on Tuesday night with a 12-pack, which we drank while watching the debate. We seem to like to drink when anything significant happens in the political world.
It was fun staying up late talking, but I sure didn’t feel well yesterday. I did have my Zoom staff meeting last night, and it went well. Other than some talking over each other, it was like I was in the room with them. I have a lot of work stuff to do today, so I better go get Joe up and get my workout done. Y’all have a great day!
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askewcr
Weigh in day: Thursday
PW:253
CW:254.5
Let's go get it!!
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DrewsAnna
Weigh in Wednesday
PW 164.7
CW 166.3
@Katmary71 I meant just this week. I want to stay on Wednesday.
I just made some homemade whole wheat everything bagels. I put some smoked salmon cream cheese on one and my oh my, these are some darn good bagels.
Mmmm 😋 😋
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@19shmoo69 I'm interested to see if you can post pics now! I just sent them to my computer to upload again for the post above yours, I think that's more of a MFP issue as they haven't upgraded the forums in ages.
@micaroo4 I'm so glad Rich is feeling better and you aren't sick, let's hope it stays that way!
@baodell17724 I agree the Rollators are awesome but they are hard on the shoulders and upper back. I have a bad disk compression around the shoulder blade area which makes that challenging. I just started doing this instructor's upper body workouts to add on to my seated cardio and strength videos, here's one of his:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmxmlao4Pdg (just click on his name and it will show all of his) and I use this basic one as a warm-up and upper weights then do a few more I was given from PT (I really love this one): 
https://youtu.be/WjrNKw4_v1s?si=wvbvPspq7ik076x0 If you want more send me a FR on here and I'll send you a message with all the links. Donovan Green has weighs and resistance bands, he's the only one who has seated lower body strength training but he has good arm and abs too: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AKKJuGtjOU Others for strength and cardio seated are Carolyn Jordan (she's annoying but has good videos so I mute and play music), Pahla B. HASFit has seated strength training too it's listed under the fun “elderly disabled” stuff 
https://youtu.be/azv8eJgoGLk?si=50cR4bcHSqfQL9zk
@trooworld I think you'd enjoy the sound bath! I seriously wish you lived by me I think we'd have a blast together, you would've been a dream-come-true college roommate between bookstores and cafes! Wow the consultation went real well and they sound very thorough, I'm so glad you're with them instead of the other one!
@TeresaW2024 Thanks! I did feel great that night. I use a patch for pain and it stops working the day before I change it so that interrupted feeling good. Yikes the debate could definitely make me drink too much!
@askewcr You go!
@DrewsAnna OK good no worries I just wanted to clarify just in case. Those bagels look amazing!
Hi team! We had an interesting board meeting last night, we've been doing our pet festival to raise money for animal shelters with a partner and the relationship between her and our president has gotten real nasty, the partner showed up at our board meeting and we need to decide how to handle it but we had crying and yelling and I'm wondering what else has gone on behind the scenes. Greenhouse this morning went great. I was in a lot of pain last night and only got a few hours of sleep so not feeling well, I'm setting up at the restaurant the fundraiser is at tonight so gotta head out of here in a few and put on my social face for a bit.
Does anyone want to do the Rainbow Challenge with me? @Trooworld do you still have a guide for it? If not no worries I can make one just wanted to check before I do. Rainbow Challenge is adding as much color to your diet as you can such as Red- apples, beets, tomatoes, peppers, watermelon Orange- pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots Yellow- bananas, summer squash, lemons Green- lettuce, limes, spinach, kale, Brussel Sprouts, etc Purple/Blue- eggplant, grapes, blueberries Brown- cinnamon, mushrooms White- garlic, onions. I'm starting today, still trying to keep my diet healthier but I think thinking of things I CAN have will make it easier. Have a great night and Happy Friday!2 -
@Katmary71 i would love to do the Rainbow challenge with you…….wait nevermind. (Sigh)2
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Good morning,
@trooworld I think you are doing the right thing too. It should not be that hard to get that surgery done. One of the crafts that I am working on is a shelf I made for us to hang our towels on when we get in the hot tub. The weather has got to it so I am doing to touch ups. The the rest is just little thing for fall decor around the house. Yes we are still using the same trainer She started an advanced training club that meets on Monday nights. So we are going to that and then she is now coming to the house 2 days a week Wed and Fri so we can work Diesel with her dog Gracie.
It has been a somewhat busy week. Diesel is coming along in his training. I think 3 days a week is much better. We had a small mishap with his Wed as he nipped my calf after he had too much time working with Gracie. his anxiety got the best of him.
I was not able to start using the rebounder until yesterday due to me hurting my back when Diesel and I went hiking last Sat. I stepped in a hole and tweaked my back. Feeling much better now. I love the fact that we are using the hot tub again. I have been waking up with less pain the last 2 mornings. So yesterday I did the 2 min on the rebounder and I will continue it for the next week.
Have a great day!
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@TeresaW2024 I do! But to me, that just shows how much more thorough they are. I already have counseling so yes, but that's through my regular therapist. I will have sessions with dieticians through their program. Yes, I agree, it will be important to have counseling! Oh I haven't quite decided on the rebounder yet. I thought about it: I don't know where I will put it lol. I am still thinking about it though. LOL I'm glad you had fun with your sister! I'm sorry you didn't feel well. I hope you got your work stuff done.
@DrewsAnna Those bagels do look good!
@Katmary71 I think I would have, too! Yes, we would have fun! I think the new center is already much better. And definitely more thorough! I'm glad, too! Lots of drama at your board meeting. My HOA board went to the drama side, too, this guy who was a member got so nasty that the HOA management company quit! Then the nasty guy started attacking me through email. He eventually quit so we got the management company back, but it's been a lot of drama. I'm glad the greenhouse went well. I'm sorry about the pain, how are you today? Rainbow challenge...I don't think I ever had a guide for it. I think you may be confusing me? I did just find this online, hopefully it helps: https://foodfoundation.com/articles/eat-the-rainbow-challenge-2
@19shmoo69 Yes, it worked! Your new pup is cute!
@txcritter69 Thank you! NO, it shouldn't be this hard. I am paying a lot of money (well, my insurance is!) to get it done. Someone must want my money! Oh that's a good idea to make a shelf. And fall decor is fun! That's good you are going to the same trainer and Diesel is used to her. Sorry about the mishap and the tweak to your back. I used to love hot tubs, I haven't been in one in ages though! Have fun with the rebounder.
Hi all. I have physical therapy this morning for my knee. I don't have high hopes for it to help, I don't see how it can help arthritis, but we'll see. I should be more optimistic lol. It's cooled down by about 20 degrees here, it's in the mid-70s now and it's really nice. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but last night while watching TV, I put on my oversized fleece-lined hoodie! It was wonderful. I'm getting my hair cut today. Same cut, so nothing earth-shattering, but it will feel good.
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@Katmary71 Yikes on that board meeting! Tears and yelling aren’t a very good way to get things done. The rainbow challenge sounds like a great idea, and I need to join it. I keep saying I will add more fruit and veggies, but then I don’t. Now that fall is here, I will be more inclined to do more cooking, which will help me get in more veggies.
@19shmoo69 It did work! What a cute doggie!
@txcritter69 Oh, poor Diesel and your calf! Did he realize that he did wrong? Maggie has snapped at us before and then always needs lots of extra love because she knows she did something unacceptable. How long have you been using your rebounder?
@trooworld Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a rebounder and test it out? They can be returned, but that would be a hassle. I hope the physical therapy will help your knees. My mom has terrible knees and says her new carnivore diet has taken all her pain away. I will be curious how she feels when the weather turns cold because she really suffers in the winter. Yayyy for cooler weather and wearing a hoodie! We are cool and rainy here today.
Good morning! Other than the usual, there is not much going on today. I will do a shoulder and rebounder workout this morning and do some housework. I’m still doing church work for our two events next month. We have a choral group coming to perform and will have a big potluck lunch afterward. Then, the following weekend, we are having a catered ladies' luncheon. All good things, but there are a lot of details, and I’m working on staying in my lane and not taking on more than I want to do. Joe just woke up! Have a good day.
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@baodell17724 I agree the Rollators are awesome but they are hard on the shoulders and upper back.
I had thought about getting a new rollator, the kind with the high handle bars you rest your arms on horizontally, but my visiting nurse (year ago) said his clients with had them, complained of the shoulder and neck problems you speak of, over time.
Thanks so much for posting all those strength-training vids for me, and the rest of us !!! You're the best!
Off to start my 3rd day of "10,000 steps"...
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Maryirisfroehlich
Friday Weigh-in
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@Katmary71 Hello, I put my weight up if you want to put it up. However, I decided to leave the group and will not continue posting my weight next week. It seems like a nice group but I’m not very tech savvy and get overwhelmed with trying to figure out where to go to post my weight each week. I’ll still post my weight updates on MyFitnessPal progress section, just not with the group. Wish you all the best on your health journey.4
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Lislisa123
Fridays
PW: 303.8lbs
CW: 300.4lbs
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Hi, I got my bagels made and some brown rice portioned and in the freezer. Today, I'll be making some healthy hamburger and putting it in the freezer. I made stuffed bell peppers with brown rice the other day. Getting ready for football season. While hubby is eating his fattening football food, I'll be eating some healthier food.
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@19shmoo69 Yep adorable pup!
@txcritter69 I'm so glad your back is feeling better, less pain in the mornings is awesome!
@trooworld Yikes your HOA sounds awful I'm glad the PITA is gone! That's a great article! I thought you'd posted the challenge before but I think it may have been a link, not sure now. Oh the hoodie after last week's heat is perfect I'd been thinking I couldn't wait for fall pjs!
@TeresaW2024 Perfect I'm glad you're in for the Rainbow Challenge! I'm glad you're not taking on too much with the upcoming events.
@baodell17724 You're welcome! I saw a woman with a walker like that at the store you don't see those often! You're very welcome!
@maryirisfroehlich I understand we'll miss you, keep being awesome and thank you for being part of Mission Slimpossibles, if you ever change your mind the door is always open to you.
@DrewsAnna Great job setting yourself up for success!
Hi team! The charity event last night went well, I ended up sticking around for all of it. We did real well with the raffle tickets, not sure what our percentage of the night was but it was definitely a success. I didn't end up working today so I'm puttering in the yard and house but not getting much done. I did work out though! Eating healthy today too the last two nights were not healthy and I'm feeling it. Have a great Friday night! I'm headed to the greenhouse so we can get all our dirt there for the morning.3 -
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Weigh In Day: Saturday
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PW: 177.4
CW: 176.8
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Hi All- This week has been interesting. My son moved out. Both of my children have lived here since graduating from college. They have struggled to find jobs using their degrees. I have opinions about the job market, but this isn't the place to discuss them. Anyway, he found roommates and a place and we moved his stuff on Monday night. This should be a great learning experience for him. I'm happy for him.
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@TeresaW2024 Yes! I was thinking that. I think, if I can figure out where I will store it, I will get a cheaper one on Amazon to just see if I like rebounding. If I do, I can upgrade later. That's great about your mom. So, she likes the new diet? I hope it continues to help in the winter. Nice, I like the rain and cool (although not too much of either lol). Good luck with the event planning!
@Maryirisfroehlich I'm sorry to hear this, Mary. You are doing great. I wish you the best of luck!
@Lislisa123 Congrats on the loss!
@DrewsAnna Great job with the prepping!
@Katmary71 It's just that one guy that was making it awful. I'm glad he's gone, too! Yeah I may have posted a link about it (I can't remember, I post a lot of crap lol). Yeah the hoodie felt so nice. It's one of those giant ones that comes down to your knees and it's fleece-lined, so comfy! I'm glad your event went well. Good job with the workout!
@Cornanda Congrats on the loss! I'm glad you are happy for your son, that's good he moved out. Does it help with your eating that he moved out?
Hi all. PT was okay. She said I need to come about 4-6 times, once a week. That works out pretty well for me. I feel a bit bloated from all the carbs I've been eating. I'm looking forward to tonight's roasted sweet potato and chickpea bowls even though it's more carbs, it's complex carbs. I have a nice and relaxing Saturday ahead of me: I'm not picking up groceries until tomorrow. I will probably go to coffee with my husband. I may go to water aerobics if I can get up the nerve. I'm getting both the COVID and flu vaccines today. That's really about it. Oh, my old surgery center finally got back to me saying they would try to schedule me before the end of the year. I told them I had decided to go with a different center!
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A little bit frustrated today. Even when I keep my calories under control, my weight bounces up and down. Today it was almost back to 220 lb. even though I've been watching my calories! Tomorrow is weigh in day, and I suspect I will be up, regardless of what I do. It makes me feel out of control, and like I shouldn't try. I'm also having trouble focusing, possibly because life is overwhelming right now, though in a good way. It makes it hard for me to keep up with the posts on here. Sorry about that. ><2
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Weigh in day- Saturday
PW- 251.8
CW-250.4
I only got one workout in this week. I needed up getting sick after one of my kids and it was horrible for about 24 hours.
I've done so-so with water intake, definitely can tell I need to be drinking more. But on the plus side I've been improving getting more protein.
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@trooworld Thanks! I reached my small goal of getting back into the 200's! It's been 9 years. The next goal is to get back down to 285 lbs.4
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Hi, I'm not sure what my plan is today, but I'm sure there is one.
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Username: gemwolf110
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 207.4
Today’s Weight: 209.44
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