Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - November 2024
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Ice Breaker Question: What Actually Motivates You?
Is this in response to changing my health? My real bad health memories and feeling more in control and strong enough to not need help motivate me to be healthier. I'm in too much pain every day to NOT do anything. Just from when I was slacking a month ago to now I have my blood sugar low again and am relieved I was able to do it.
@trooworld Yay I'm glad Violet is feeling better! Asher is too, he's still grooming more than normal but he's napping and purring again whereas a few days ago he couldn't stop grooming and stayed up all night. Are you doing anything new with your hair? Good luck in PT!
@micaroo4 I love the Did You Know? You posted, I wouldn't think that many stick to their autumn goals. I agree it IS good advice!
@DrewsAnna That's frustrating you can't start now but I'm glad it's approved!
Hi friends! I'm totally wiped out I went to both classes yesterday to help out with the practitioner then worked with her today. I came home and spread some compost in my yard and planted some cauliflower, took a bath, and sat on my bed and conked out for a couple hours. I'm doing good with diet and exercise, I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Have a great Saturday!2 -
Username: gemwolf110
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 210.0
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User Name: @baodell17724
Weigh-in day: SATURDAY
Start W: 286.2 lbs (6/1/24)
Past W: 228.8 lbs
Current W: 227.6
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This was a lousy week for me physically. Monday morning I made the [unwise] decision to get both my COVID and shingles vaccinations done at the same time. By Monday evening my arms started to hurt, and by early Tuesday morning I woke up with a fever, sweats, arm pain, throbbing headache, week legs, and major BLAHS, and couldn't get out of my recliner for about 24 hours! No exercise in a week! BUT little eating as well, which is usually the case when I'm sick! Hopefully I'll be back to my regular self and exercising by Monday!
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@trooworld I’m curious if you are having a desire to eat all your favorite foods before you face your surgery. I think I would want to eat all the things.
Good morning! Not much has been happening around here. Today, I will work out, help Joe take a shower, and clean our pill containers, and then I’ll drag all my Christmas stuff in. I really don’t feel like decorating but I know I will love it once it’s done. Is anyone else decorating yet?
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Congrats to the whole team for achieving 2nd place by both percentage and pounds for the week and 3rd place for the month! Way to go, @19shmoo69 @bethanie0825, @lislisa123, @baodell17724 and @askewcr for leading the way! A special shout-out goes to @askewcr and @baodell17724 for being in the green all month...that isn't easy!
Thank you everyone !!! And congratulations to everyone else and their achievements this past month !!!
I'm so happy and proud to be part of this team !!!
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Username: micaroo4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 130.7
CW: 129.4
Maintenance range: 127-133, center weight 130.
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Username: Digger61
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 214
Today’s Weight: 2164 -
Weigh in Day- Saturday
PW-245.6
CW-245.44 -
How do you usually feel when you're under a lot of stress, and what kinds of things do you do to take care of your health during those times?
Before I went on Zoloft in 2017, depression/anxiety/stress caused me to want to withdraw from "the world" and hide under the covers, in bed, with the lights off. I had severe nausea and constant racing thoughts in my head. I'm thankful that I had friends who made me get professional help. More thankful that Zoloft works well for me... the feeling like "the raincloud over my head" has disappeared, outweighs the problem that affects many males have with the medication. That said, when I do still get mildly stressed, I'm thankful that I "DON'T" eat at all... it's a good side effect!
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ICE BREAKER QUESTION: What actually motivates you?
That's a difficult question to answer for me! For what may motivate me to do something one day, may not work ever again the next day. In losing weight: motivation increases as I'm able reach down and pick up things I've dropped (without worrying I'll lose my balance and topple over)! Not being out of breath after walking 7 steps. When personal hygiene becomes easier. Saving money at the supermarket. Understanding that my scale will show daily fluctuations in my weight, based on my retention of water... but still being thrilled when those numbers DEcrease!2 -
Hi, I'm not dead, but I HAVE been kinda a mess this week. I failed the November challenge. I didn't have energy to move for awhile. I'm still tracking my food, though frankly, I am not yet seeing a connection between eating healthier food and weight loss. I dipped back down four pounds from the beginning of the month after my worst eating day in months, I have no explanation.
I'm a combination of busy with family and holiday stuff, a little depressed, and anxious trying to figure out how to successfully re-enter the job world. I'm not sure I can continue to hold my household together and go back to work. Heck, I'm not sure my disability is controlled enough to do a good job working! So yeah, my eating is a mess right now, but I have tried to up my protein and fiber.3 -
@Katmary71 Thanks for your kindness...back to work and working HARD at it! Tired of the pain and swelling in my knees...it's GONNA change!
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The November Week 2 Group Challenge - Recipe Exchange is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Nov 10th. Join us for great discussion and recipes galore! Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10927064/november-week-2-group-challenge-recipe-exchange#latest
Please join us for a great, light-hearted exchange of recipes, tips, holiday ideas, etc. See you in the chat thread!
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WEIGH INS DUE NOW: @megnolia82 @bethanie0825
Reminder To Weigh In Tomorrow To The Following: @19shmoo69 @megnolia82 @sleepygirl79 @txcritter69 @laurelfit57 @morenin0 -
@trooworld I like the way your hair is now I'm sure it and you look beautiful. Congrats on being done with PT! Have a wonderful time at the beach with your photography club, what an awesome way to spend the day. What a busy day hope you have a great time!
@baodell17724 Yikes that sounds like an awful reaction to the vaccines! Take it slow and rebuild your strength.. LOL that's a great meme the kids do look like they're about to stab someone!
@TeresaW2024 OMG I just put your old name I haven't done that in awhile! Haha love your question to Chris I hate to admit it but I'd be doing that too eating a bunch of ice cream. I'm not decorating yet but I have the fall/Thanksgiving stuff out. I've been feeling kind of lonely lately and I think the Christmas stuff will make it worse so I'll wait until after Thanksgiving.
@morenin I'm happy you're still here sounds like a tough week. Hugs to you that's a big decision on going back to work. We're here if you want to bounce ideas off of us!
Let's join Jessica for the challenge! I love doing these challenges around the holidays.
Hi friends! I went to the farmer's market to get honey, I'm going to make a honey and garlic concoction plus needed some for my tea so I got that and some fruit. I also went by the farm and harvested some holy basil to collect seeds then made a tincture with the flowers and some leaves. Got in a good workout and spent some time in the yard. I also got the cats in for nail trims, I was feeling like a bad cat mom between the way I sneak to catch Asher and his recent health issues when a woman who works with the rescue group was said they were obviously very loved and well-taken care of which meant a lot when they were both terrified and Asher has patches of hair missing. I want to finish my book tonight and need to pick out a good roasted root vegetable recipe, the practitioner is hosting a Friendsgiving wiith healthy food next week and I want my recipe to be delicious. Have a great Sunday team!1 -
I am going to be off for awhile. I am going to have surgery tomorrow morning and don’t know when I’m going to be able to post again. Will post again when I can.3
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19Shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 236
C. W. 2363 -
Good morning all!
I've had a couple of setbacks.
Monday I had awful pain in my neck and could not move it. I went to Urgent care and got pain and steroid shots. It got better but Friday morning I started feeling that same pain. Yesterday I went to Urgent care and got more shots.
I feel pretty good this morning but am on medications that I'm not supposed to have before my knee surgery which is set for tomorrow morning. Truth be told, the knee is better. (Crazy right!!) X Rays show I have degenerative disks in my neck. Needless to say I can't have surgery on tomorrow and will have to push it out a bit.
I don't know what's going on in my life right now with these pains and stuff. Never the less I have to continue to push towards my goal of health and a healthy weight. My weight was up a bit this morning and I guess it's due to the shots. Though these storms continue to rise, I will press on and not give up. Blessings Everyone!!
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Bethanie0825
Friday
PW - 244ish (I don't remember exactly)
CW - 244.43 -
Sleepygirl79
Sunday
SW 232.2
PW:228.6
CW: 225.2
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morenin
Sunday
SW: 255
PW: 216.9
CW: 215.24 -
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I am going to be off for awhile. I am going to have surgery tomorrow morning and don’t know when I’m going to be able to post again. Will post again when I can.
@Digger61 Prayers going up for you and everyone involved in your surgery! Will you be away for more than a few weeks? If so let me know and we can move you to support, I reported you wouldn't be weighing in but wasn't sure if we're talking a couple weeks or months. Thanks, let us know how you are when you get the chance we'll miss you!
@trooworld Oh my gosh I thought I was having major deja vu from the photos but I saw them on Facebook earlier, LOL! There's some seriously fun unique people at the beach I love them. I'm sorry to hear about your knee and am glad you were able to make it through despite the pain. I really hope in Spring that knee will be feeling way better!
@askewcr Oh no I'm so sorry to hear about your neck plus surgery being postponed! Could your knee be responding to the steriods? Steroids DO cause weight gain I tend to go up about 5lbs from them so hang in there. I hope the neck pain calms down fast. Are you thinking of not having surgery now?
WOOHOO Go Mission Slimpossibles in 1st place for the week, AWESOME JOB TEAM!!!!
@sleepygirl79 @19shmoo69 @askewcr Great job team leaders you all rock!
Hi team! Been kind of worn out all day, I didn't get as much done as I wanted but did some cleaning and yardwork and herb/seed harvesting and flower planting. I'm thinking I'm not working tomorrow as the practitioner I work with is a Veteran though we still have Bible study tomorrow night. I ordered 5lbs of salt to make herb salts to give as gifts, figured I'd try it first before ordering a huge amount. Think I'm going to head to bed early, Asher did his usual yowling all night he does after his nail trims and is starting to settle down. Have a great Monday everyone.1 -
Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 145
CW: 145
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I went out today to get new batteries for my scale. This is the third week in a row that I was at 145, I was afraid my scale wasn't working🤣3 -
Sorry I have not been checking in. Life just seems to have been really busy this last couple of weeks between my grandkids, dogs and mom. I did get a good start on my basement, the huge dumping ground! Every they I spend at least 30 minutes down there sorting and at night I bring two photo albums up with me to sort out, I am making some progress.
I am getting to the gym at least two or three times a week and I'm running agility with my pups four days a week. I'm afraid I fell off the wagon checking in here nightly, by the time I sit down I am just pooped.
I am going to try really hard to catch up with some posts here tomorrow, during the day :-).
Here's to a great week ahead everyone!2 -
Hi I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I am back home now because the liver was not viable so now I am back to waiting for the next match. Hopefully soon.3
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Weigh In Sunday: Nov. 10
SW 175
PW 168
CW 167.8
Sorry it is late I was under the weather yesterday4 -
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PLEASE WEIGH IN NOW: @megnolia82 @vegan4lyfe2012 @AmbersWay @Jactop @bobboyardee
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@laurelfit57 Hugs it's that time of year everything seems busier. I'm glad you made a dent in the basement that's great! Great job between the gym and agility with the dogs you're getting a lot of exercise. I'm glad you're still here despite being so busy, you're an important part of this group! You have a great week too!
@trooworld You're very strong and a fighter your knee getting in your way right now is temporary, keep reminding yourself of that and that you're doing all you can to have a more mobile future. I admire your strength!
@digger61 I'm so sorry the liver didn't work out for you, I know you must be disappointed. I hope the wait isn't much longer and the next one is perfect for you.
@txcritter69 No worries it's great to see you!
Hi friends! I'm going to share a fun To Do in November list, I'm definitely doing good with the pumpkin/winter squash recipe and am preparing to make herb salts for Christmas so the making box is checked too. It was raining all day, feeling pretty sore but have Bible study in a bit. I did my grocery shopping and worked out. Asher yowled the last two mornings and woke me up. I'm happy to say last night I did manage to grab him and got some hydrocortisone cream on him. I'm working on getting flowers in too. I gotta get ready to go have a great night and happy Tuesday. I start PT tomorrow to try and get more movement in my feet then will finish getting stuff for my roasted veggie dish for Friendsgiving later this week.
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@trooworld I love the sound of your photography class, it sent me down a rabbit hole seeing what was available here🤣. Love the shots that you took! Sorry about your walking pad, my son and son-in-law both use them, but they work from home so find that they can do it while they are on calls. I can't imagine coming home from work and getting on it. Ty gets the itchy as well, ever since I brought her home as a baby. I took her off all chicken and actually give her a teaspoon of coconut oil every day (I had tried other oils they didn't work), and it really seem to help.
@drewsanna that's awesome that you get support from insurance! I am so sorry that they are out of your medication, it is almost mid November though :-).
@katmary71 poor Asher! Feel so bad for the little ones when you can't figure out what is giving them the itchies.
You are always so busy, I can't get over being amazed that people are still planting things at this time of year!
@Cornanda congrats on the loss!!
@Teresa2024 you decorate really early. I don't decorate until the end of November, but I'm not sure what I will put up this year with Ty in the house🤣
I am all caught up for now. I think what happens is I get a little behind and then find the thought of trying to catch up overwhelming. I know I don't have to catch up, just in my brain.
I did well on my tracking and gym last week, I was surprised when I didn't show a loss yesterday.
I have been trying to do two or three photo albums every night. I'm just taking all of the pictures out of them and sorting them into piles. Each one of my kids has a pile and I think what I will do is take the best out of those and make them into a digital photo album. I will also give them all of the other pictures so if they want they can go through those. I laugh at some of my old pictures, remember the days of printed pictures🤣. I have come across a few very special ones. My ex-husband had a niece and nephew who were siblings and had a pretty tough life. They were in and out of foster care, not much stability. I only saw them twice, but took pictures of them. I used to be that annoying person who took pictures of everybody. His nephew passed away when he was about 18. I found a picture I took of them when they were about six and seven years old and then two more when they were about nine and 10 years old. I reached out to Lyndsay (his niece Who is now about 40), through Facebook and I took a picture of the picture so I could upload it to Facebook for her. I asked her if she would like the originals. She told me she had no pictures of her brother at all. I will be sending those pictures off in the mail to her tomorrow.
The last two days I have just been consumed with the basement of those pictures. I got a little laundry done this evening and was watching Vannie and Ty laying very close together, couldn't figure out what they were doing. They had a yak stick that they were sharing between the two of them. One would chew on it for about a minute then pass it to the other and on and on it went 🤣.
Hope everybody had a great day!
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