Sleek September SIXERS wk 1

bekylouisex3

Hey everyone thanks for being so welcoming to us 'newbies' :laugh: I thought I'd introduce myself like many others have done recently :flowerforyou:

I'm 16 years old, just left school and going to 6th form (college) in September. I'm 5 foot 4 inches, 151 lbs and my goal weight is somewhere between 120 and 130 pounds - it really depends on how I feel when I get there! I have a wonderful boyfriend of 2 years who is supporting me through my weight loss.

I have never really tried dieting before as I am of a young age, but have always struggled with my weight. I was never the 'fattest' one at school but compared to my friends I felt huge. I do not believe 'obesity' runs through my family because my sister and mother have always been skinny but I've always taken after my father who is also overweight.

At the moment I am regularly exercising 5-6 times per week from purely DVDs (Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme, 30 Day Shred) as I do not have the money to get a gym membership :grumble: and also I'm one of those people who don't like monotonous working out either running, biking or whatever :blushing: I am eating around 1500 calories per day and drinking LOTS of water

I joined MFP just over a month ago to obviously track my calories and receive support and encouragement from other people losing weight, so thank you for your help! :smooched:

lulabellewoowoo

Hello
I would like to join your group if it is not too late. How often do you weigh in and post it here? or do you only post your weight now and then again in six weeks?

would be happy if i could join as i think it could be a great motivation and it is always nice to have some people to share success or a fail with :-)

Daisy

Hi Daisy and welcome.
We post every week. Cathy (chipper) or Kristin will post a new thread every week. You are welcome to join at any time. Just copy and paste the last entry with all the listings, and then add yours to it. It's a great group and we all have our ups and downs. But we are still going strong as stopping is not an option. WELCOME

chipper15173

good morning ladies....

a quick pop in for me gotta get some maps printed, showered and gone. showing 6 houses today. guess i am buying lunch somewhere cheap. if they don't like someones dollar menu they can buy.

have a good day all. sure seems weird working. hahaha

later

amyls8711

Morning girls !!!!!

Cathy -- good luck today !!!! what a busy day !!!!!!!!! you can do it !

HI to everyone !
and WOW
what an awesome big group we have now!!!!!!!

Welcome to all the newbies!!!!!!

AFM:
Well today makes DAY three.... where ive been on target with my EATING
no snacking ...... etc.... !!! getting my fruits n veggies in !!!!!!
Going grocery shopping this morning .... to stock up on good fresh food!!!!!!

Variety ive found is the key for me not getting HUNGRY!

I try to bulk every meal with lots of veggies or fruits so that im full .... and then eat only Fruits, Veggies or Dairy for snacks!!!!!

Cant wait to weigh in on tuesday!!!!!!!!!!

Freckles3

Morning Ladies. Wow! This group is HUGE now!!! Anyways welcome everyone (I am new too)!

Chipper - good luck with your busy day of showings!

Amy - I am the same way I need to mix up my meals, and fill up on greens or I am going to get bored and hungry... not a good thing... haha

Becy - Seems like you are on the right path! I don't have a gym membership either... I do have some gym stuff at home - came with the BF when he moved in ... I don't think you need the gym to get in shape, just the motivation to work hard

I will catch up more later - busy day - also going to Not Your Average Joe's to celebrate a friends b-day... I planed out what I am going to eat... it takes up about 1/2 of my daily calories but it is sooo worth it... I just wish I had time to go for a run... (everyone is meeting at my house before and I don't think I can get out early enough to sqeek it in... I am going to try though... b/c if I do I will have enough calories to have some sangria... yummmm)

keep it up ladies!

gonabfit

WOW! We have lots of newbies!! WELCOME!

I'll introduce myself though the SEASONED SIXERS should know me ! :-)

I just turned 25, been on here for a while (since 23), my sis DRTAMM (who was on here for every challenge but stopped because she moved and doesn't have internet but she checks in from time to time) introduced me to the group. I'm in medical school- in my last year now- and really really busy. work 80 hrs a week most week. I still make time for exercise... and I try to post/read posts :-) Working on personals. I want to lose 35 lbs and made a plan starting in July to lose 7lbs/month til December. So far so good.

Newly engaged and studying for national board exam that is next Wed. so needless to say, I've got a lot going on and my comments will be pretty short til I get some free time!
But I do update my main page and try to count my cals/exercise on here daily.

Ok, gotta finish studying. break is over! have a great day! MAKE IT COUNT!

ren315

I have joined you guys and I think I should let you know a little bit about me. I am 28yrs old and I am living in Dallas, GA. I am married to a wonderful man of just over a year. I have a beautiful red-headed 9yr daughter and a front-toothless 7yr old stepson. I am going to school part-time for my assoc in business and I work full-time for an orthopedic shoe manufacturing company. I have been with the company for 4 yrs. Before my wonderful sit-down job I worked as a 1yr old teacher for 4 yrs. I was always up and down with my kids, I never stopped moving. Now I sit all day, getting up occasionally, oh yeah don't forget I quit smoking all at the same time. So not only did my exercise change, when I quit smoking I started snacking more. Needless to say I gained weight.

I was talking to my husband last night about how wonderful I feel with the support from the friends I have met on here, I also confessed to him how much weight I had gained since we met. 40 POUNDS!! Very scary for me to speak up about it!! But you know I felt better after I thought him. It was kind of like I was an alcoholic and I was admitting it for the first time.
This is my year to begin to lose it for MYSELF! And for this being my first week I thank you all for being there and being so supportive! This is what I needed, you are what I needed to show myself that I can change. I hope that you receive from me the encouragement that I have received you!!

Lauren

izzypup

Good afternoon all. Again welcome to all the newbies.... A bit about myself. I am 50 yrs old, and art teacher, and live alone. My sons are grown and out on their own. I just started back to school and am really stressed out. The pressure to have students achieve is outrageous. Part of it is that a ton of people (who do not have education backgrounds) are out there telling teachers how to teach. It is like me going in and telling my doctor how to do his job. REALLY.... Okay that was my rant. Some of it that expectations are unrealistic in some cases. But to be honest, like any profession, there are good and bad teachers. See, I already feel less stressed. LOL As far as weight goes.... I would like to loose at least 25 lbs. You would think it's easy... 25 that's all. Well it's TOUGH!!!! I am not giving up though. Well I am off for a bit, maybe I will chat later. Might take my bike out tonite.
Sandy

amyls8711

Loving all the about me stories girls !!!!!!!

DAY THREE SUCCESS ! .... even got a little fitness in there and finally went on my WII FIT ! .... hehe.... it scolded me for not coming on there for get this "142 days" AHHHHH ! i so didnt think it had been that long .... i mean ive exercised up until just a few weeks ago..... but i couldnt believe it had been THAT long since id done the wii fit!

but I am so so proud of my past three days! .....

no excess sugar, no junk food, balanced days of HEALTHY eating!

Its a step in the right direction!

Starting to feel a little better..... so im excited to slowly start up my fitness routine again!

ChristineLeary

Sandy, I hear you! I'm a high school vocal teacher and this summer they cut the band teacher and now I have to teach band and jazz band too! I've never taught instrumental but because the cert. I got (10 years ago) says I'm qualified I'm stuck! It's a weird and ugly world out there for many teachers and many district lately. Thank goodness for the children themselves!

I worry about how the stress and lack of time will affect my new found health and fitness. I start on Thursday next week. Good luck!
Christine

chipper15173

good morning.....

was slow here yesterday. i showed houses till my mind was in a fog, and they were still emailing me last night to look up more. i have nothing on the calendar today so taking it easy. my heel is hurting again. doing housework, laundry, stuff like that. doing all the paperwork. just getting thing caught up.
i am not even going to try the personals. i have been reading. everyone seems to off to a good start.

off to piddle a bit and get dressed.

later

Allison9

I hope its not to late to jump in on this!

Megan (kirbygal)...................SW 171.0lbs/GW 159.0lbs./ CW 171.0lbs/ PROGRESS.....0.0lbs
Brittany (britbritnola).............SW 153.0lbs/ GW 143.0lbs/ CW 153.0lbs/ PROGRESS......0.0lbs
Beky (bekylouisex3)..............SW 153.0 lbs/ GW 145.0 lbs/ CW 151.0 lbs/ PROGRESS -2.0 lbs
Julia (jmiller0906).................SW 137.9 lbs/GW 125.0 lbs/ CW 137.6 lbs/ PROGRESS...-0.0 lbs
Teresa (Tsydow)....................SW 190.0 lbs/GW 150.0 lbs/ CW 186.8 lbs/ PROGRESS...-3.2 lbs
Cathy(chipper)......................SW 235.8 lbs/ GW 225.0 lbs/ CW 235.8 lbs/ PROGRESS -/+ lbs
Amy (Jinxdflame)...................SW 178.6Ibs / GW 168.8 Ibs / CW 178.6 Ibs / PROGRESS 0 Ibs
Faye (Fayegill).........................SW 172.6lbs/GW162.0lbs / CW 172.6lbs/ progress 0lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 146.8 lbs/ GW 146.8 lbs/ CW 146.8 lbs/ PROGRESS -/+ lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 184 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 184 lbs/ PROGRESS 0 lbs
Amez (amyls8711)..............SW 272 lbs/ GW 262 lbs/ CW 272 lbs/ PROGRESS +/- 0.0 lbs
Kiely (freckles3) ................. SW 158.8 lbs / GW 149.8 lbs / CW 157.4 lbs / PROGRESS -1.4 lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 217.0 lbs/ GW 207.0 lbs/ CW 217.0 lbs/ PROGRESS +/- 0.0 lbs
Amy (amypyr)..........................SW 157.4 lbs/ GW 153.0 lbs/ CW 157.4 lbs/ PROGRESS 0 lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 166.5 lbs/ GW 159.0 lbs/ CW 166.5 lbs/ PROGRESS -0 lbs
Susan (suede)........................SW 183.5 lbs/GW 175.0 lbs / CW 183.5 lbs PROGRESS -0 lbs
Theresa (Scootsmom) .......SW 290 lbs/ GW 275.0 lbs/ CW 290.0 lbs/ PROGRESS 0.0
Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW 158.2 lbs/ GW 149.0 lbs/ CW 158.2 lbs/ PROGRESS 0lbs
Shanell (Nellienell12)...........SW 213 lbs/ GW 205 lbs/ CW 213 lbs/ PROGRESS 0 lbs
Christine (ChristineLeary)....SW 183 lbs/GW 170 lbs/CW 181 lbs/PROGRESS -2 lbs
Allie (allison9) ........................SW 163/GW 148/CW 163/PROGESS 0 lbs

chipper15173

welcome allison.....

nellienell12

Hey everyone!! Happy Friday!! Well, just wanted to say hey, gotta get back to work. Later!!!

Freckles3

Hey Ladies. Just wanted to check in and say hello - welcome - and KICK some butt today! I wish I had more time to do personals... Anyways, last night did not go as planned ... get this... erg. SO MAD

I stuck with the plan all day yesturday, even got home early so I had time for a 30 min jog with the puppies and a 15 power workout on the elliptical... plus a bit of house work... then we went to the resturant... I ordered a light beer, and only had the one piece of bread I allowed myself... got water with lemon for the rest of the meal... I told my friends I didn't want more b/c I was logging here on MFP and the bread at this place has like 200 calories a slice... anyways... they gave me a bit if grief about it being a special night out... blah blah blah... so the waitress comes... I order my meal and ask her to leave out the mashed potatoes... she was like "whyyyy would you ever do that they are the best part..."... ugh... so when our meals come... the mashed potatoes are on my plate... erg. ... so I ended up eating them (I can't resist mashed potatoes... they are my weakness)... so then it comes time to order dessert and the girls want to split something... knowing a bit about the menu... I suggest the "heathiest option" and they make fun... and then the waitress starts mocking me... i mean WTF...??? It really just got me down... I tried so hard but felt like everything and everyone was pushing me in the wrong direction... I know I am not "fat" but that does not mean I don't have health and fitness goals and I wasn't in anyway depriving myself... I had a great meal, some bread etc... I just wanted to have some restraint... and not go over by 10000 calories...

sorry for the rant... just had to get it out there

BRITBRITNOLA

OMG!!! I lost 1lb. I know it is a minute change but I am so excited! My weigh in is on Tuesday, hopefully I will hit my 5 lbs for this challenge. This is my first lb lost using this site and this is only my third day!!!! This is the motivation I need. Going hit the treadmill!

BRITBRITNOLA

Hey Ladies. Just wanted to check in and say hello - welcome - and KICK some butt today! I wish I had more time to do personals... Anyways, last night did not go as planned ... get this... erg. SO MAD

I stuck with the plan all day yesturday, even got home early so I had time for a 30 min jog with the puppies and a 15 power workout on the elliptical... plus a bit of house work... then we went to the resturant... I ordered a light beer, and only had the one piece of bread I allowed myself... got water with lemon for the rest of the meal... I told my friends I didn't want more b/c I was logging here on MFP and the bread at this place has like 200 calories a slice... anyways... they gave me a bit if grief about it being a special night out... blah blah blah... so the waitress comes... I order my meal and ask her to leave out the mashed potatoes... she was like "whyyyy would you ever do that they are the best part..."... ugh... so when our meals come... the mashed potatoes are on my plate... erg. ... so I ended up eating them (I can't resist mashed potatoes... they are my weakness)... so then it comes time to order dessert and the girls want to split something... knowing a bit about the menu... I suggest the "heathiest option" and they make fun... and then the waitress starts mocking me... i mean WTF...??? It really just got me down... I tried so hard but felt like everything and everyone was pushing me in the wrong direction... I know I am not "fat" but that does not mean I don't have health and fitness goals and I wasn't in anyway depriving myself... I had a great meal, some bread etc... I just wanted to have some restraint... and not go over by 10000 calories...

sorry for the rant... just had to get it out there

I feel your pain freckles. My mom refuses to go walking with me everytime I ask, and yesterday morning she baked biscuits and fried some smoked sausage both of which are my supreme weaknesses. She left the biscuits on the stove for majority of the morning, bc she feels like " I need to eat something." I eat every three hrs! Anyway long story short I had to walk around all day looking at the biscuits and feeling bad that I didn't eat them. I eventually but them away after I repeatedly asked her to do it and she ignored me lol. Yep, I actually had to touch them and smell them and couldn't eat them. It was torture.:sad:

Sometimes we just have those unsupportive moments, family and friends mean well but they don't understand. Just do better tomorrow, that's all we can do anyway right? Plus if you have been doing well all week it's ok to goof up once or twice. I read on here someplace that people give themselves a full on feast day to eat whatever one day per week. So eating dessert and mashed potatoes can't be that bad :flowerforyou:

LHuffman24

Hooray for Friday! Finally...

I have NO plans for the weekend, and that's the first time this has happened all summer. So excited!

Today:

B: Bagel Thin, cream cheese, banana
S: Kashi Pumpkin Spice granola bar, cottage cheese, and tomatoes
L: Turkey Sandwich, Sun Chips, hummus and carrots, milk
S: Orange and yogurt
Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Workout:
Just walking the dog today.

DH has his first football game tonight. He's making his debut as "Defensive Coordinator" this year! Gonna be a hot one, unfortunately. I normally don't mind going to his games, but I hate it when it's hot... We'll see how long I last.

chipper15173

UGH....i have done nothing but, sit and eat all day. i have to figure out why i do this to myself.

Freckles3

chipper. you can do this... the day is still young.... get out and go for a brisk walk - you will feel 100% better... mabey write down how you feel when you have a day like today and post it on the fridge... then when you go for a snack you will have to recall this feeling... it may help - works for some... keep it up! i know those days - feels like everyday sometimes...

BRITBRITNOLA

Chipper,

You will be fine. One bad day is not going to ruin you. You can do this and you have proven that to yourself already with your 50lbs lost!

AFM:
8-20-10
Meal 1 - 1/2 cup yogurt w granola
Meal 2 - exotic fruit smoothie
Meal 3 - backed tilapia w grilled yellow squash
Meal 4 - don't know yet, will try to eat a sensible dinner..but i'm going out tonight so we shall see

no snacks today. today is a rest day for work outs but i will try for 30mn on the elliptical, 10 down so far 20min left

good luck today

lulabellewoowoo

Hiya ladies. I'm glad to see everyone's posts. Unfortunately, not enough time to really do personals.

AFM:
Going to the beach this weekend with my soon to be ex-sister-in-law (husband's brother's wife). Looking forward to all my old favorite treats and trying to figure out how to "eat in moderation". Am actually taking my bikini, so maybe that will inspire me. Do lots of walking.

Chipper - sometimes I think the humidity and mugginess and staying inside because of it causes us to eat more than we intended. At least, that is what happens to me. But you are strong and I know this is just a little hiccup.

Have a great weekend everyone. See you on the other side.

ChristineLeary

Chipper: I've been in that mood/place and what works for me is that I've convinced myself it's better to think about the 'whys' while I'm walking. Thing is, I've downloaded a GREAT audio book that I can only listen to when I walk. So....I've created this cycle of now I want to walk just to hear the next part! Even if I'm having a really bad day, I make myself go out to get away from everyone and have my little pity-pot time and then I get wrapped up in the book, and before I know it, I'm back home and feeling better about myself. All of this walking has made me start craving fresh foods too. Yesterday I didn't Shred or walk and I ended up eating like crap! I was actually craving things that were just plain unhealthy! Today, I'm walking no matter what! (The books getting good and it's like 50 hours long or something crazy!)

Don't get stuck in that stagnant analyzing place - make it a moving analyzing place! It really works and you'll be so proud of you!

Good luck! I know you can do it!

ChristineLeary

Lindsay, Sounds like you're doing great! Hope your hubby's debut went well! That sounds very exciting for you both! Have a great weekend!
Christine

ChristineLeary

Freckles3: Don't worry about what others say and do, no matter how rude and unsupportive they are. People have all sorts of motive for such negative behaviors and it's very easy and dangerous to get caught up in them. When that happens to me (like my mom saying "you used to be so beautiful when you weren't so over weight," I just remember that I'm doing what I can to change my love out of love of myself and my family. I am so much happier and positive when I'm moving! I tend to replay those negative thoughts and get hung up on them, so now my new thing is I make jokes about them but let them know that I'm not holding on to it.

I told my mother that I am still beautiful and frankly, I'm doing this for my own reasons and don't give a damn what she or anyone else things about my body! So don't let them deter you! Stay strong just for you!

ChristineLeary

Brit: Great job w/the biscuits! You Rock!

izzypup

Good morning everyone. YEA! I made it through my first full week of school. I don't have a voice but I never do at the beginning. It is amazing how much you have to talk that first week. Going over emergency procedures, rules, lessons, etc... Hopefully next week I will get into the swing of things a bit better.
Lindsey- How was the game? Did you make it through the heat?
Cathy- are you okay after yesterday? We are with you!
Amy- Are you getting excited about your trip? You are going to Canada... correct?
Lorna- Have fun at the beach!!!!!
Christine- Awe, where are you a music teacher?
Freckles- Change can frighten people. Subconsciously people might not even know they are being rude (or maybe they do). It all comes down to make changes for yourself. I have a friend that orders a side of celery sticks when she goes to the Mexi restaurant. She has those with her salsa.
Lauryn- How are you these days????? Miss hearing from you
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Again, this is such a supportive group. When i don't post, I miss all of you. I do read the posts though.

Next week I am going to try to start working out again. My knee seems to be getting better, and well my foot.... who knows. I was thinking about trying to go to the gym in the morning (early). I am up anyway. Well chat later .... Have a great day. For all who are east of St. Louis.... some cooler air might be heading your way this week.

Sandy

nellienell12

Good morning ladies!!! Had a pretty good week. I made a goal of hitting my goal by summer next year. We have decided to go to Disney World next year for vacation. First time for all of us, except hubby, but he was only 2 when he went. I've been in such a great mood, but I'm sure that will change as soon as I hit my first plateau. I have been working my diet for 4 weeks now faithfully, with only 2 days that I had gone over calories, but that is alright. As my trainer said, it is OK to have a bad meal, just start again at the next meal. I've been eating within my calories, but eating more protein and less carbs and it is great! I never thought I could do it, but it is possible. When I crave something sweet, I make a protein shake with fruits and it helps soooo much. But I have treated myself to "bad" stuff, but hey, who doesn't?

Anyways:

Mom- Hang in there! Try to think of other things that you could do. Just remember it really is all in your head.

Freckles- I'm sorry to hear your friends didn't respect you during your hard time in a resturant. I have to agree that resturants are really hard to keep control. An idea is to maybe get a box to go and split your meal right there, so you won't over eat and you can still eat those potatoes.

Izzy- I love your friends idea of the celery sticks. I just went to a mexican rest. last night with co-workers and was able not to eat the chips. It something so small, that I was so proud of myself.

Lorna- Have a great time!! Don't burn!

Lindsey- Hope you had a great time at the game.

Kristen- How have ya been? That baby is beautiful! Enjoy, they grow up fast!

Lauryn- How are you doing? Hang in there girl.

Everyone else, hope ya'll have a great weekend. I'm not doing much, that I know of. Later!!!!!!

ChristineLeary

Sandy, I teach in Northeaster Connecticut. Where do you teach?

Freckles3

Hey Sixers. thanks for all your support!!!! all my hard work is paying off finally i did my pre-weekend check-in this morning (i find it helps me stay motivated through the weekend) and i am down to 155, which was my goal for this week - despite a couple bumps in the road all my hard work is starting to show... even the bf noticed my butt (it does look good - haha - i have always liked my butt - but it looks more lifted than usual - sorry tmi - just excited)

shanell - sounds like you are kicking some butt - keep it up - you CAN do this!

sandy - do you like to swim / have a pool available @ the gym? <-- that might be a great way to keep off your knee / foot but get in some cardio... glad you are feeling better though!

more personals later!

trying to stay motivated today!!! i am celebrating my little bro's 21st b-day with him tonight... i think i may volunteer to be the DD again - that will keep me away for the drinks for sure - now i just need to tackle the bar food... hmm... haha. have a great day ladies!!!