Mission Slimpossible Team Chat - June 2025
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Hi 👋
Today, is going to be quite a day. Hubby has over done it and, he had too much to drink the other night and fell down. Now, he is on crutches and his knee is swollen really bad. I hope it gets better with rest. Lol… I'm always telling him that he needs to cut way back on his drinking.
Yesterday, we had our new furnace put in, it was only 60° degrees and we had no heat. Now, though, we have heat and AC.
I made some better food choices yesterday and today I'm going to try and do better. I didn't move much because I was hiding under a blanket to keep warm. Since hubby is on crutches, I'm going to be doing plenty of moving around, lol…
Y'all have a good day 😊
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Sleepygirl79 Sunday
SW 232.2
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend! My plantar fasciitis is finally starting to feel a bit better, but not going to jinx it. Let’s hope for continued healing so I can get out and exercise more. Have a good weekend
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WEIGH INS DUE TODAY from @19shmoo69 @laurelfit57
Reminder To Weigh In Tomorrow from @bobboyardee @AustinRuadhain1 -
Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 154.8
CW: 153.5
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Hi friends! In bed just wanted to say hi. Yesterday was the HOA meeting and potluck then I took the cats to Petco for the rescue group to trim their nails. Spending most of my time with kitties, the kittens are doing better now back on old food. All 5 are great kittens, they love playing, being brushed, being pet, and being with other cats. My two are a little jealous so I'm spending extra time with them too. I'm almost caught up on mushroom stuff have a few more jars to do then I'll get a break. My parents dropped by today and we went to dinner. Have a great Monday, will catch up more tomorrow.
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19Shmoo69
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P. W. 224
C. W. 224
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AustinRuadhain Checkin
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@baodell17724 – 80 pound loss!?! Amazing!!!
@micaroo4 – Thank you for sharing your observations! It’s amazing how much vegetables effect glucose. I had no idea! I’m going to give that a try and see if I sleep better. That’s been a real difficulty for me.
@alimalli86 – Hugs on the gain. I’m betting that Indian food is 100% the culprit. Hope it cools down for you!
@Cornanda – You are gonna hit it! Good luck with the work issue. I hope everything works out.
@TeresaW2024 – So glad to hear the family visit is going good. How old is Hadley? Hugs on the weight. I totally felt like a slug yesterday…made it to church, but then lounged at the theater (28 Years Later) and then lounged at home (heat index was over 100 degrees). And I stupidly had the theater popcorn again. My tummy was hurting afterwards. Ugh.
@trooworld – Your chart of exercise is fascinating…love how the red is dissipating and that lifting is freaking amazing! Sorry about your spilled sauces. That’s so sad. I’m a sauce fiend and would have cried. Super sucks about the bowl, too. That Qezwan drink looks so smooth and creamy!
@laurelfit57 – Care to share your bagel recipe, please?
@txcritter69 – Nice job at Red Robin! I can’t wait to be your current weight. That’s my goal weight. What is your goal weight? Nice job with your steady loss!
@DrewsAnna – We’re in a heat warning here in SW Michigan. Can I please have some of your cool weather?
@sleepygirl79 – Glad to hear your feet are getting better. Hugs!
@Katmary71 – Hello! I am jealous of all the furry babies! I just picture them flowing all over and around you LOLs. They are so sweet!
@bobboyardee – Have you watched 28 Years Later yet? I went yesterday and will probably watch it at least one more time while it’s at the theater.
@19shmoo69 – Discovered any new coffees lately?
I’ve been having a private message conversation on MFP with a person I’ve been friends with on here for a long time. I’m seriously missing the newsfeed. Anyway, in those convos, I think I discovered why I’ve been craving all the vegan junk foods (chickie nuggies, tater tots, just egg, cheeze, etc). The cravings have been super intense ever since I got rid of all those flavored olive and avocado oils I used to cook with. It’s like I’m going through withdrawals. So I need to buckle down and focus on batch cooking my grains and beans and keeping veggies ready to go, too.
I attended a crafting event on Saturday and made fruit salad to bring. It had been YEARS since I made fruit salad and I’m kicking myself for not doing it more often. So delicious! In case anyone wants to make it, I do approximately 4 servings worth: 6 clementines, 2 kiwis, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup red grapes and the zest of 1 lime. For the dressing, it’s the juice of the lime (about 1 T), 1 T agave (you can use honey if that's all you have) and ½ tsp poppy seeds. Whisk it up, pour over the fruit and mix carefully. So yummy!
If anyone has a different riff on fruit salad that does NOT have melon, please share!
Stay hydrated!
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@ microo thanks ! I am trying to give it a go, I will try anything to improve sleep:). I tried it on Saturday, definitely had a better night sleep. Tried it again yesterday, I wasn't great at the timing. I am making more of an effort today :-).
@TeresaW2024 I'm so glad it is going well with Joe's family . You've got this, I know you'll get back on track. Just remember to be kind to yourself, you have so much going on!!
@trooworld I have been going to this gym for a couple of years now , so have come to know a few people. I have a half hour break between barbell and yoga, so it's kind of nice to chat with others who are waiting for the next class. One thing I do enjoy about the gym, is getting to know people and how encouraging we can all be for each other. I'm so glad that lady took the time, it makes a big difference! Three coffee dates in one day, that sounds lovely! Oh no about the sauces! Hoping you have bare floors rather than carpeting, that would've been a major cleanup!
Just reading this morning's post, hmmmm maybe that whole chicken Shawarma thing is jinxed! Sounds like the time with your friend was delightful!
@txcritter69 how is Diesel ?? It has been a long time since I checked on him, last time I asked he had gone to somebody's place for training and you had just got him home. We don't have a Red Robins here anymore, we used to go when my kids were younger. My favourite there was their chicken fajitas! Congrats on the loss!
@Cornanda I'm glad that Gus is getting better at you leaving . Vannie is the same, although I must say for two hours or less she is just fine. I'm sorry that there is drama going on at work, remembering that makes me very happy I am retired now.
@katmary71 sounds like all is delightful on the kitty front ! That's nice that you can take them to get their nails trimmed :-). It's good that you're spending extra time with the old crew, I know sometimes the OG need a little extra love♥️
@AustinRuadhain congrats on the loss!!
@Vegan4lyfe2012 the recipe is super simple ! One cup of thick plain yogurt, one cup of self rising flour (or flour and 2 teaspoons of baking soda). If you look on Pinterest or just google it, high protein bagels, they are all only either two or three ingredient. I read somewhere that people were finding it boring so put in a little garlic powder or cheese etc. in mine I put maybe half a teaspoon or a teaspoon of garlic powderand I had about an eighth of a cup of shredded cheddar cheese in my fridge. I have to admit they exceeded my expectations! You will find recipes with both cottage cheese and yogurt. I used one of the air fryer recipes. That fruit salad looks delicious!!
My grandkids went to their other grandparents on Friday night for a sleepover, so I thought I wouldn't be seeing them for the weekend. I got a phone call from my granddaughter yesterday telling me that she missed me and wanted to come and hang out with me. I told her it might be kind of boring, I was just doing some cleaning, farmers market etc. she thought that sounded better than hanging at her house, so I got to spend the day with my granddaughter yesterday. We spring cleaned their room lol. It was a lovely day. About 4 o'clock this morning we had such a thunderstorm come through, it woke me up. I usually sleep right through them, but I had my patio door almost wide open so there was no barrier and it was right above our house! The thunder cracked and the sky lit up with lightning at exactly the same time. Vannie slept right through it, Ty was a little worried, but she did well. I went to the gym and did spin class this morning. I'm having a hard time getting going, it is just a really dreary day. I'm trying really hard to be mindful with my food sequencing, I am all about anything that will help with my sleep. I can't complain I am up to a solid 5 1/2 to six hours every night, my NP says that I should be able to do better than that, so I will give this go!
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WEIGH IN UPDATE
WEIGH INS DUE TODAY FROM @bobboyardee
Reminder To Weigh In Tomorrow To @TeresaW2024 @FushiaKat0 -
@vegan4lyfe2012 - Bring Her Back maybe looks too gross for me? But Talk To Me was indeed amazing. 28 Years Later looks great, I am a big Danny Boyle fan. [2025 IS our year! woo!]
Monday Check in:
📥 Days without eating after dinner: 37! (how is this possible?)
✅ Positive Improvement Week!
Starting Weight: 214.7
Previous Week: 200.6
Current Weight: 200.0
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trooworld Sounds like we’re both expecting the other shoe to drop with the weather! That stinks about the parking at your SILs, you shouldn’t have to stay in the car when dropping by to feed the cat. I’m sure the kitty would like you being the animal lover that you are. I’ll post the kitten updates below, they’re actually about to get their vaccines despite the tummy issues. I hope the dogs are feeling better! You had a great week especially expecting the creatine to cause issues! You’re rocking those workouts and food! Happy birthday to the hubby! Seriously impressive change in activity and lifting I love those. Your coffee drink at the Kurdish shop sounds so good! I saw that on Facebook and was thrown as Muri is my Mom’s maiden name. I’ve never heard of terebinth fruit now I need to find a Kurdish coffee shop! Hahaha now that I’m reading this today’s post from you about the chicken shawarma falling makes more sense, why the heck do things like that happen?! The photography museum sounds awesome I’m glad you and your friend did that. You’re a sweetheart choosing the cheapest thing on the menu, I tend to do that too if people are treating me. Do you remember me talking about the woman who owned the functional medicine clinic? We treated her for her birthday at an expensive sushi place and she ordered 4 different items and definitely did NOT care about price! She got an entrée, a soup, then two other rolls so it was like $25 each to cover her meal for the four of us, I’ve NEVER seen someone do that when getting treated (still in shock!). Sorry you lost your shawarma that’s a bummer to both lose it then have to clean RICE off the floor which you’ll probably be finding for awhile. Wouldn’t that be something if a food poisoning notice came out for the restaurant’s chicken shawarma?
@Cornanda Congrats on 19lbs down! I’m glad you had fun at the musical. Yay for Gus doing better without you there. I hope the stuff@ at work is resolved, hang in there.
@micaroo4 That’s fascinating your blood sugar swings despite not being diabetic. I love you’re finding what’s improving things and hugely excited about you sleeping better!
@laurelfit57 That egg dish looks amazing, so do your bagels! Only 150 calories for a bagel is awesome! I’ve always wanted to try those bagels they’ve been very popular on the boards here. The extra cheese in them sounds awesome! How touching your granddaughter wanted to hang out with you. I hope the food sequencing helps your sleep too!
@alimalli86 Chances are the meal out is upping your weight, hang in there! I had that happen after Chinese recently, it’s amazing how much we can gain from one meal out.
@TeresaW2024 Thank you I hope I stick to being able to foster and not keep any! I’m so glad the family visit is going well. I hope the rebounder workout helps your sluggish feeling, sometimes just one day back at it can help a lot.
@baodell17724 I’m glad you’re feeling more optimistic after thinking about your weight loss.
@DrewsAnna Have fun with the grands today! I hope your sleep improves, it’s always so hard to get through the day on little sleep. I hope your husband is feeling better soon.
@txcritter69 Wonderful job leaving food on your plate at Red Robin ! If I go there I always get the sweet potato fries too, those are the best fresh out of the oven. Your camping trip soon sounds fun!
@sleepygirl79 I’m so glad your plantar fasciitis pain is better, definitely keep healing and take it slow.
CONGRATULATIONS MISSION SLIMPOSSSIBLES IN THIRD PLACE BY PERCENTAGE AND 2ND PLACE BY POUNDS FOR THE WEEK! @sleepygirl79 @bobboyardee @laurelfit57 Wonderful job leading the pack !
@vegan4lyfe2012 Your fruit salad looks so delicious! I’m glad your friend on here is helping you figure out cravings. I really miss the feed too!
@bobboyardee Congrats on being at 200 right now, woohoo!
Hi team! Caught up on most of the last few days, I’m sorry for not posting much been trying to get the kittens on the right track. They were going to get vaccinations today but most are losing weight so we’re waiting until their systems balance out (trying to figure out if they have something now). I got up this morning and a few of the kittens had thrown up and had diarrhea and none would touch their food. I made chicken and rice which they thankfully ate and so far it’s going well though a few are lethargic and a little dehydrated. My nephews volunteered at the farm with me today which was fun, we harvested dill flowers, eggplant, and pulled weeds then I did romano beans before they got there. I was hoping to get the Board minutes done tonight but probably not going to finish, I’ll at least get them started. Have a great Tuesday friends!
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@vegan4lyfe2012 i have not found any new coffee. I have revisited butter coffee aka bulletproof coffee. Lately I’ve been drinking community coffee special dark and inferno.
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Hmmm…
I do the green tea, maybe a little thinned-out oatmeal… Beans would be too heavy for me (perhaps they think the "gas will rid you from the bloat"??? 😄
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@vegan4lyfe2012 Thank you so much for my sweet card! It made my day! ❤️ Hadley is 11 years old and very tall. She is a very good girl and an excellent tennis player. We watched some videos of her recent tennis tournament where she smoked everyone. 😄 This heat wave is hitting many of us, and I don’t like it! 🥵 Ohhh popcorn! Why do you have to be so dang tasty!! That fruit salad looks so good and refreshing! 😀
@lauralfit57 that is so sweet that your granddaughter wanted to just hang out with you. How old is she? That storm sounds like some of the ones we have been having lately. 😬
@Katmary71 Awe, poor kitties! Sounds like they might have worms? I hope they can get vaccinated and stop making messes for you to clean up. How fun to have your nephews join you at the farm. You are teaching them the joy of plants! 🙂
@trooworld Oh my goodness, what happened with Violet is so scary! Sounds like you needed a day off. 🙂Good morning! Like so many, we are also experiencing a heat wave and possible storms all week. After my morning workout, I’m taking Joe to run a few quick errands before the heat sets in. I just leave him in the car with the air conditioner running, so he can people-watch. I aim to leave my house as little as possible until fall arrives, so all errands must be grouped and done early in the day! 🥵 I am happy that I didn’t have a big gain this week, but I am also very disappointed with how poorly I’ve done this year. We are almost halfway through 2025, and I’ve only lost 17 lbs. I know that I’m under a lot of stress with Joe, but I also know that eating my emotions isn’t the answer. I need to regain control of my behavior and stop letting my emotions dictate my actions. Let’s do this!!! 😄
Question: Do you track your progress in any way besides the scale? How does it help you stay motivated? I’ve done different things like tracking my measurements, but it doesn’t really seem to help. Lord knows I need to find something that will motivate me! 😂😬
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Username:TeresaW2024
Weigh in week: Week 4
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Hi 👋
My daughter came home and picked up her son. Last night was a quiet night. I'm looking forward to some quiet time with my plants today and no running around. As much as I love my grands, it's nice to send them home lol...
I'm feeling good about my weigh in tomorrow. I did my pre-weigh this morning and I'm almost down a pound.
I have figured out that it is really hard to get 100 grams of protein and 25 grams of fiber every day. I'm trying but my goodness. I am also trying a new app called "macrosfirst" that focuses on macros. I haven't really ever paid attention to macros, so this is a little different.
PT is now once a week, which is fine with me, I like it though because it's definitely a workout. Yesterday, I saw someone doing something similar to burpees, but on the wall ,very simple. I came home and tried them out and they are effective. All you do is in a standing position, push away from the wall and raise your arms. Then, do it all over again.
I'm pretty much rambling, so y'all have a great day 😀
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Question: Do you track your progress in any way besides the scale? How does it help you stay motivated? I do a fitness test about every 6 weeks. Walking speed for one measured, length of time I can hold a plank,and number of reps I can do in one minute for squats and push ups.
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Question: Do you track your progress in any way besides the scale? How does it help you stay motivated?Currently I’m looking for non scale victories. Clothes being too big is usually what most people notice of themselves. With that mine has been from undies to boots , not once did I think my boots would get looser. The kool thing is they went from tight on my calf to comfortable. Another is sucking in my gut and seeing my xiphoid process. It definitely helps me to see physical progress.
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WEIGH INS DUE TODAY FROM @FushiaKat
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@trooworld So glad the dogs are feeling better! Oh my goodness Violet pick on someone your own size who can’t eat you! I can see why you needed to rest after that how scary.
DO YOU TRACK YOUR PROGRESS IN ANY WAY BESIDES THE SCALE? HOW DOES IT HELP YOU STAY MOTIVATED? I do more in ability to do things since when I was obese I could barely move. Both my weight and health (not counting pain) aren’t as bad as before but they were in a better place when I was in remission so it’s hard not to think of what that was like but I definitely appreciated how fast I got out of my car today as it used to take a few minutes. For that matter I used to barely do my own shopping so getting out of the car fast and walking in the store and being able to shop are both big things.
@TeresaW2024 The kittens have a bacterial issue, apparently a lot of the current feral kittens in this area are going through this. I was feeling like an awful foster mom! They get their next round of medicine soon so I’m mentally preparing myself! That’s a tough point you know you shouldn’t eat your emotions but when stressed it’s hard to listen to a reasonable voice. I’m kind of stuck there too.
@DrewsAnna I agree it IS hard to get so much protein and fiber! I’m glad PT is down to one day and that you learned a new exercise there.
Hi friends! Well the kittens have a bacterial infection causing diarrhea, first round of medication was this morning and next is in 15 minutes so send prayers I don’t get scratched helping them feel better! My weekly pain patch fell off earlier and I change it on Friday, I had already taped it on when it was falling off so the next few days will be a challenge as it doesn’t feel like it’s active anymore. You can’t really say anything is wrong with stuff like that or you’re instantly flagged for abusing it (even though it has stuff in it so you can’t abuse it). The head pharmacist doesn’t like me because I reported him so I’ll just deal for now. I have a bone test in Sacramento tomorrow where I have to go at 10AM, they’ll give me something for the next imaging before I leave, then go back at 2:30. I have such a bad time driving I’m getting a medical ride there and back. Praying they don’t screw up the scheduling since I’ll be far from home. I took a friend for taco night at our usual restaurant for her birthday, we had a lot of fun catching up. I’m still sad about how things went with the charity but I’m happy the two of us stayed friends. OK time to go scruff some kittens and shove medicine down their throats! Have a great Wednesday!
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Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 27 of 52PW: 138.2
CW: 137.6The name of my new Trike is Meet One, I got the Tour model. I love it, I'm not afraid riding it, it's very stable and has lots of power to go up the hills. I love that all 3 wheels have suspension it makes all the difference. It even has Reverse! It fits me, I'm only 5' 4" tall. Today I rode up my favorite hill twice. I ride about 3 miles a day. We are just waiting on a court date for the Purple Trike made by HJM Bikes.
Meet One Tour Dual Motor Dual Battery Electric Trike – Meet One Trike
The price on the website includes tax and shipping.
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QUESTION: Do you track your progress in any way besides the scale? How does it help you stay motivated?
Not really… I used to periodically try on 'old' clothes to see if I fit into them again. Since being retired - as well as being a single guy - all I wear are t-shirts, sweatpants, short and sweatshirts! LOL (I also don't see the scale as my enemy, so I'm no longer bothered by my daily weight fluctuations.) 😐️
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Hmmm… something to ponder…🧐
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Interesting… though keeping the weight off -esp. if going off these medications - will depend on wellness, diet and fitness routine, IMHO…
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@Katmary71 Poor kitties and poor you, having to administer their medicine. Ugh, sorry about your pain patch. I hope your bone test appointment goes well. Getting a medical ride is a good idea so you don’t have to try to drive. I'm glad you had a good time with your friend. 🙂
@FushiaKat So happy you are enjoying your new Trike! 😀
@trooworld Thanks! I know I could have gained weight, and I'm happy that I’m still down for the year. I am getting myself under control…at least I’m trying, too! 😃 That is awesome that you got to see yourself on that video and see how much you have lost! I think taking progress pics and videos is so important and fun. ⭐
Good morning! It will be 97 degrees today and I will NOT be leaving my house! 🥵 I don’t even go outside with Maggie during the hottest part and stand inside while she goes out on her very long leash to do her business. We did have a nice little stroll last evening once the heat died down. Today, I will work out and do some church work. They are having their big 75th anniversary potluck, and I need to order the chicken. We will not be going. The church has been a huge part of our lives for so many years, and having to pull away is sad. But stopping the church activities is also a relief. I need life to be as simple as possible because getting Joe through the day is a struggle, even on his good days. I had a nice, long chat with my niece yesterday and discovered some family details my sister deliberately keeps from me. On one hand, I appreciate not knowing about their drama, and on the other hand, it annoys me that she won’t tell me stuff, since I’m the one who always gets them out of their financial problems. Ugh! 😖 OK, I’m off to get my man up and start this day! 🙂3 -
DrewsAnna
Weigh in Wednesday
PW 153.3
CW 152.4
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@trooworld Can you make this? It says it weighs 500 pounds and all the books are strung on a wire. It's at a library in Kansas. Sounds like a lot of work, but it looks really cool!
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