ShamROCKIN' Sixers Week 4

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  • izzypup
    izzypup Posts: 341 Member
    Good morning everyone. I see that a lot is going on this week. I just finished spring break this week. Gotta go back to work tomorrow. I loved spending time with my grand daughter. Got some stuff done at my home. It's been relaxing and enjoyable. Started swimming this week. In fact getting ready to go there when I am done here.

    Tamm- good luck on the house. It's all part of the buying process. Really just set your limit and stick to it.

    Amy- Your pics are soooo cute! Good job on the weight. Keep it up! You are sooo strong!

    Rhiannon- I think your advice was spot on for B.

    B- I am 50 yrs old. I hear soooo often that for many women their true understanding of who they are came in their 40's. I wouldn't go back and be 19, 20, 30.... The road of life takes a lot of turns and twists. That what makes it interesting, wonderful, and yes... sometimes sad. At one point after my divorce I decided that I wouldn't have a healthy relationship until i was truly in touch with who I am. Amazingly enough I found myself enjoying different relationships but really love to be by myself. Maybe someday i will get remarried but I don't need it to be whole. I am whole now.

    Well take care everyone and I hope to chat back later. I am doing a charity thing at the Blues (hockey) game tonite. It is always fun.

    Sandy
  • bahamomma87
    bahamomma87 Posts: 164
    Sandy --- Yay for swimming ... sorry spring break is over but im glad you got to spend time with your grand-daughter ! Thanks about my baby boy .... he is my sweet boy ... I love him so much.... Your cruise is coming up !!!!!! thats my grampas birthday .... he will be 70 something.... so i will work hard with you for your goal and mines... by that day i want to be 259 or less by then ! :) so lets work hard towards that date ! we can do it ! I agree with your advice too ... Its nice to find love being YOURSELF ... and loving YOU in all your entirety... the good and the not so great.... as long as we are happy with ourselves... i think its the IMPORTANT thing .... !

    AFM:
    Ahhhhh another mini-breakthru ..... IM SO HAPPY to announce... hubby asked if i wanted Kentucky ......and i told him NO THANK yOU .... i may have wanted it but my body doesnt NEED IT ! ... and i made me a spinach salad with 1 tbsp of kens healthy options dressing, and a spa select lean cuisine !

    Also, if you notice i havent been journalling... .its because ive been pointing.... and the points/calories are SOOO different.... so i dont want to have to log in two different places ! but know that I AM INDEED writing EVERY scrap of everything down ...... and drinking loads of water !

    HAve a blessed day girls !
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    Wow sooo many updates, so many opinions...

    I am feeling sick... very sick... but I am def. pushing through it. I didnt eat anything pretty much all day yesterday. I burned 989 calories at the gym (which i was shocked by, i mean things felt SOOO much harder yesterday but I didnt realized I would have a calorie burn to display how hard it was). I unofficially weighed in this morning agian, 201.8! which is a .8 loss in two days... Gosh I am hoping I can pull off under 200 by wednesday... guess I just need to push myself. I REALLY wanted to wake up today and do something outside.. but it appears that Mother Nature had other plans. I woke up feeling sicker, and it is raining outside :cry: I did make an oopsie last night. While @ a friends I ate 3 pieces of pizza... and man did i regret it.. my tummy became upset from the grease almost immediately....
    Oh and thanks everyone for the advice, I am def. going to listen to every bit... just a little bit confused I guesss. And I decided I want to wait and think about it til after my b-day weekend (next weekend) and def. til after my cold clears up. So thank you everyone!

    now nuff bout me! onto all of you!

    cathy - Sounds like you had a very productive day!!

    Tamm - Hope you get one of the houses!!! jealous of your sister! haha!

    Rhiannon- Thank you for ALLL the advice! and I totally understood what you were saying!!!!!!! How had you been doing this weekend??

    Lula- Your the sweetest! *HUGS BACK* I know you can reach your goals today !and next week your gunna b our number1 girl!!! We adore you! NEVER FORGET THAT!

    Amy!!!! OMG SOOO PROUD OF YOU! GREAT JOB! THAT WEIGHT IS GOING TO COME FLYING OFF!!! haha i adore your and your husbands love story. very cute! :love: YAY for turning down the fast food, and journaling! your doing soooo well!

    Sandy - Sounds like you had a wonderful spring break! Thank you sooooo much for the words of wisdom! seriously, sounds like a great thing!!!


    well to everyone else, your in my thoughts hope your having a great sunday!
    B
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    Good job Sixers! and Get well "B"!!
    I have been busy with my 3 yr old grandson, he's been here since Tuesday and goes back tonite. His mommy needed a break! We ran today 4.5 miles , well I ran while he sat in the jogger.:tongue: It is beautiful here in Montana today and I wish you all the same weather!!! Talk later!
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    JUST GOT BACK FROM HIKING IN THE RAIN!!! Well at first it was just sprinkles, but at the end it was pouring.

    So to explain I didnt want to sit around, but i didnt want to go to the gym either. And I REALLY wanted to go outside... so decided to get all done up to go hiking, found my armor hiking pants (SOOO TIGHT YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING! BUT DAMN I ACTUALLY LOOK GOOD!!!) put on my underarmor top, got my hiking thermal socks on put on my expensive hiking boots tht I got like 5 years ago when i was into hiking and backpacking, found my old navy rain slick, grabbed my dog and my athletic back baggy, and went out to Holly Rec (like a state park) and hiked! I hiked for 1 hour and 5 minutes, did the ENTIRE trail around 2 lakes, really wish I owned a pedometer so i could have figured out how many miles it was, it was up and down hill, it was easy at times and harder at others. I Looked like a pro! I moved like a pro! I never once got out of breath and trust me I was trucking pretty damn fast, I know cuz my husky had to lightly jog to keep up!!! I burned 645 calories too! I had a total blast, so much so that I think I am going to make that what I do EVERY Sunday! for a change in scenery, and a change in activity, and maybe as I get better and better at it I will start to move around teh state to do it in different spots. If all goes well before I leave I would love to do a weekend trip up north, the best case would be to do a backpacking camping trip... that can be my families vacation or well at least mine, since it appears we will not be able to afford to go now that my dad's been reduced to work only 3 days a week...

    Well I am extremely happy and proud of myself!!
    Going to see that new How to Train your Dragon movie tonight with my brother!
    Until later sixers!!!
    B
  • gonabfit
    gonabfit Posts: 711 Member
    Hey guys!! I'm back :-) Feeling better and just got back from a weekend trip to Atlanta!! :-) I'm currently going through a breakup... so I have a lot on my plate right now... but I know it's going to workout for the best! I was worried about if I would look fat while I was in ATL but I found some really flattering outfits and I LOOKED SOOOO CUTE! woohoo! The guys in the club were going wild lol. hahaha. I ignored them of course but it was nice to look beautiful and have people notice.

    I start pediatrics tomorrow and we will work 6 days a week. 60-80 hours a week. I am dedicating myself to continuing to get into shape. I have 4 months til my birthday! Turning 25 and want to look and most importantly FEEL amazing. So I am making a plan to keep boundaries in my personal and fitness life... like eating healthy for 4 days, then getting a day to eat dessert or french fries etc.

    Oh, and now that my asthma is under better control.... I am about to hit the ground running with the exercise! Side note, I calculated my BMR. I can eat up to 2200 cals and maintain my weight... and since I feel really tired when I cut my cals too low, and my weight begins to stall... I am goign to allow myself to eat more calories and then workout more with a goal of being
    -700 cals a day.... which should let me lose around 1.5 lbs a week. That's way slower than I'd usually like BUT since I'm going to be so busy for the next 4 months ... I think it will let me reach my goal without needing to stress so much on every bite of food I eat. In 4 months I'd lose 22 lbs... putting me REALLY close to my final goal!

    Ok, enough talking... I just wanted to stop by and talk to you guys since I have been soo busy and unable to stop by.
  • gonabfit
    gonabfit Posts: 711 Member
    p.s. I wanted to let you guys know.... I had a PROUD moment today at the Atl airport!

    When the GIANT escalator in the ATL airport broke, I was fit enough to walk up the stairs - and honestly it was the BIGGEST escalator i've EVER been on -WITH my suitcase and BEAT the ppl who rode the escalator! GO ME! Functionally fit! woohoo!
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    Glad to have you back Tiff! Super job at rockin the escalator, luggage and all and here is an energy boost cuz girl you are gonna need it! Wow what a schedule but I truly believe in ya! You and that sister are amazing!!!
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    HEY TIFFF!

    So only in for a quick minute, going to go to bed nice and early so that I get up and work hard at the gym! But I just got home from seeing "How to train Your Dragon," for all of you who have kids or have grand babies, or just want to go out, GO SEE IT! IT WAS PHENOMENAL! IT is by far the best animated film I have ever watched, and believe me when I say I watch a ZILLION animated films a year. It beats Shrek, Ice Age, Nemo, all of them, it is by far my new favorite, OH! And go see it in 3D if you can!

    haha that was my little rant, but seriously, go see the movie!
    B
  • bahamomma87
    bahamomma87 Posts: 164
    GOOD MORNING GIRLS !
    Feels great to start my new week off with an hour workout with medicine balls ! THEY ARE AWESOME ! I loved the workout ! and my sister in law-to-be ha.... is coming over for a yoga booty jam session when wyatt goes down for his nap ! So that will be 35-40 mins ..... she wants to work out a few days a week ..... in the afternoon.... and i workout monday, tuesday, thursday, saturday & sunday in the morning .... (wednesdays is my grocery day.... and fridays is my playdate day for my son) but im going to try do a mile or two walking AT LEAST on my days off !

    Tiff- yay for having you back ... thats awesome you had a great time in ATL but sorry your dealing with a break-up ! ....

    B- your so cute about your movie rant ! lol .... we dont have movie theaters or i would go see it ! ..... but im so so proud of you for your calorie burning hike ! i agree... better for a change of scenery sometimes..... ! way to go YOU !

    Verda-- Keep the inspiration coming !

    I feel like im in this girls .... for the first time in a longgggggggg time ... im REALLY working hard..... so i dont care what weigh in says tomorrow.... cuz ive only really been in this 101 % since saturday ...... today makes day THREE...... so by next weeks weigh in .... i will probably be showing some results but im gonna weigh in tomorrow with everyone ! anyways !

    be back later !
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    Good morning all! I hate that my dial up at home is so slow and I don't really get on over the weekend! I've been trying to get caught up on all the posts! You girls have been chatty!

    AmeZ...CUTE pictures of Wyatt! He's so cute! And your motivation is so great! Inspires me to be better! So, this photo shoot...is if going to be just you? Or family?

    Tiff...Hey girl!!! Yay for taking the stairs! Glad to see you back on here!

    B...I agree with Rhiannon's statement about your relationship. It wasn't until I quit looking that my wonderful husband (who happened to be one of my best friends) came into new focus and we built this amazing relationship! This was 9 years ago we started dating and have now been married almost 3 years and really I couldn't be happier. It will come for you, but you have to let it come on its own. And this isn't to say that relationships don't take work-they do. But the chemistry between you has to been on such a deep level that there will never be a doubt in your mind that you are meant to be together. Hope you get everything figured out, but sounds to me like you know what you need to do. I'll be thinking of you!

    Lorna...Sounds like you're conquering those goals! Nice job!!

    Everyone else...Good morning!!!

    AFM...Well, I must say I'm pretty proud of myself! Friday night I came home and went with Kadence on a lovely walk! Ended up going a little over on calories (we went to my inlaws for a BBQ and I indulged in some pasta salad and potato salad) but I did NO snacking that evening so was only over in calories by a bit! Then Saturday I did a 15 minute upper body workout (video) and stayed well within calories. Had a busy day cleaning, grocery shopping, and doing laundry. Yesterday I didn't get in any exercise (poor Kadence has a bad cold again and was miserable! All she wanted to do was cuddle all day), but I stayed well within calories! This morning I'm tired...Kadence ended up sleeping in bed with us because she couldn't breathe laying flat in her crib...which means we got ZERO sleep! My poor girl! The plan is to get in at least a 15 minute workout this evening, and if Kadence is feeling better and the weather is nice, then I will go on a walk.

    Oh! And I weighed myself this morning...why? Because my boss is taking up out for Japanese for lunch today. I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing sodium will be high and I'll probably be up on the scale tomorrow morning. If I post a higher number tomorrow, I will be totally bummed and it will be a bad start to the week. If I post my weight today, I will be motivated to lose from that number by next week! So...I am posting the new thread and weighing in today! If for some reason the scale shows a smaller number tomorrow, I will adjust, but I'm thinking I will be retaining water with any access sodium I encounter today.

    So...here's the new thread...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/88786-shamrockin-sixers-week-5

    YAY SIXERS!!!!!
  • chipper15173
    chipper15173 Posts: 3,981 Member
    45 min treadmill workout
    6 cups water down
    showered
    laundry going

    hope everyone has a great day.
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    Hey sixers! how is everyone?!?!?

    I am doing pretty damn good today, im a little sleepy but still good! I had yogurt for breakfast, and just ate a mango for lunch.. I dont know why but I am just not very hungry these days, I am going to go to the gym soon to do the routine my trainer gave me... and after gym I am going to get one of their super yummy Protein Shakes... really good! and then its home to ideally study for my psychology exam, but what is more likely is that I will either get distracted with the internetz or take a nap.... haha

    well I am in a little bit of a hurry, but I will def. be back at some point for personals! LETS GO SIXERS! lets make today REALLY count!!!

    (oh and I am now6/6! yay haha)
    B
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    SO...I feel like crap. Headed home. Doubt any exercise will happen this evening. Hoping Kadence is feeling better. Being sick taking care of a sick baby is definitely not fun. I'll report back tomorrow!
  • candycaneps
    candycaneps Posts: 340 Member
    Ladies! I have missed you. The last time I posted was in January...right after I found out I was pregnant. I am now 17 weeks. So I can't be "losing" weight but I still want to be healthy and keep on top of it. I have already gained more than I should so I need to get back in gear.

    I hope you all are well!
  • gonabfit
    gonabfit Posts: 711 Member
    Kristin... I KNOW this comment wasn't for me "B...I agree with Rhiannon's statement about your relationship. It wasn't until I quit looking that my wonderful husband (who happened to be one of my best friends) came into new focus and we built this amazing relationship! This was 9 years ago we started dating and have now been married almost 3 years and really I couldn't be happier. It will come for you, but you have to let it come on its own. And this isn't to say that relationships don't take work-they do. But the chemistry between you has to been on such a deep level that there will never be a doubt in your mind that you are meant to be together. Hope you get everything figured out, but sounds to me like you know what you need to do. I'll be thinking of you! "

    But I must say... that is directly relates to what I've been dealing with. :-/ sigh. i mentioned I am currently starting to go through a break up, and I KNOW it's the right thing... and I am ready to prepare for my future good relationship/husband. I will use this time to work on myself, so I can be ready whenever he shows up :) This will be a period of detox for me, mentally, and physically! ... Great advice Krisitn ... and sorry B I'm using it too! I'll have to back track to read what's been going on with everyone!

    Side note: Any ideas on how I can find a pet sitter? I need someone to watch my dog when I do my 30 hour night shifts. they are only once a month... but since I don't want to ask the boy... I am going to need some help.
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    But I must say... that is directly relates to what I've been dealing with. :-/ sigh. i mentioned I am currently starting to go through a break up, and I KNOW it's the right thing... and I am ready to prepare for my future good relationship/husband. I will use this time to work on myself, so I can be ready whenever he shows up :) This will be a period of detox for me, mentally, and physically! ... Great advice Krisitn ... and sorry B I'm using it too! I'll have to back track to read what's been going on with everyone!

    Side note: Any ideas on how I can find a pet sitter? I need someone to watch my dog when I do my 30 hour night shifts. they are only once a month... but since I don't want to ask the boy... I am going to need some help.

    No problem! and Im sorry hun! *hugs*

    And Dog sitter, www.care.com Can find anything from cleaning services to dog sitters and nannies, dont worry its free and there are background checks! I used it to get my current babysititng gigs!
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    Hey Sixers!

    Not the best day for me.... I've been feeling ill most of the day, and i have a head ache. I was going to go to the gym, but i got this wave of nausea... so i stayed home... and i couldnt even sleep! And then it was time for class so i came to school, my mom called and asked if we could celebrate my b-day tonight. so i have bday dinner wiht in the hour because i am getting out of class early from an exam. And I Feel AWFUL for not going to the gym... i feel terrible for not going... I want to get up EXTRA early tomorrow and go in the morning, and then go again after work tomorrow night... I feel a need to make up for not going.. and PART cuz I am going to my restaurant tonight, and I think I am going to order the salad i mentioned earlier last week, but I also want to get a dessert, Its my birthday and I want something sweet.... which means I am going to go over calories tonight... :(.... I am hoping, well praying really that If I get home early enough I can get my dad to move the tred mill from his bedroom to the basement then I am hoping I can do my couch to 5 k or something...

    well until later sixers!
    B
  • izzypup
    izzypup Posts: 341 Member
    Happy birthday B... Let us know how the salad was. I do hope you feel better by the time you eat.

    Kristen- Hope you and your baby are feeling better.

    Tiff- glad to hear about the escalator event. Great Job!!!!

    Just wanted to let you know that I had my 3rd day of swimming. Doing 45mins of lap swimming. Nothing real extreme but it's nice that my foot doesn't ache the rest of the day or the next. Drinking my water and keeping everything crossed hoping to loose a lb. I had changed my goal from 1 lb to 1.5 lbs and it changed my calories that i was allotted. So for the past 2 weeks i was eating less and to be quite honest .... haven't really lost anything. Not my usual 1lb a week. So I went back to 1lb a week. To be honest, I feel better and more hopeful. I just have to make sure I DRINK MY WATER!!!! LOL

    Everyone see you tomorrow!

    Sandy
  • gonabfit
    gonabfit Posts: 711 Member
    Happy Bday B!!!! Hope you feel better so you can enjoy your bday!

    izzypup- great job on the swimming!!! That's amazing! I am hoping to one day be able to swim well enough to do laps!
  • drtamm
    drtamm Posts: 427
    Hey Sixers! I just wanted you ladies to know, even when Im stressed or worrying over stuff I can't change I can come here and learn about your lives and struggles and accomplishments and IT MAKES ME SMILE. I feel like I see you ladies daily. LOL, of course thats on line though but you are an important part of my life. Thanks!!!


    Amy (baha)- You are doing an amazing job with the workouts! WOW!!! Keep up the great work. Results are SURE to come

    Rhiannon- good advice. As a single woman even now I still listen to all advice. It helps me grow and learn more about what I need and want!

    B!- Things will workout!

    Tiff- What can I say..... just walk away and be happy. LOL. But I know you and I'll be there for you the whole way!

    Verda- Thanks for the compliment. You are still my hero! :)


    Hi to all others! I'm thinking about you too!

    AFM: I am recovering from a crazy day, started out I couldn't find my keys so I had to drive my other car and leave the house open, luckily I have a nice neighboorhood and a nosy neighbor. Then I come home to TWO PILES of surprise from Dylan's bottom. GREAT. I did have a control moment, usually I would have taken that time to wollow in my sorrows well, after cleaning it all up and packing Dylan in the crate w/ a smile... I put on my workout close and did step class. Now, was the class hard to do? YES of course because I am a DWELLER and I was still thinking about what I needed to do later and reflecting on my day but I made it through the whole advanced step class and I did feel better afterwards. LESSON: Just make lemonade, with splenda of course!!

    Of to get a tub bath and relax I HOPE.

    Take care,

    Tamm

    P.S. Happy Birthday B!!!!!
  • its_B
    its_B Posts: 491
    Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone, but my birthday isnt until wednesday, I just have class all day wednesday so I wouldnt be able to celebrate with my family.

    Im feeling very tired, but I will let you know that I think i went over calories today, and according to the food calculator I went over on fat :( [it was the chocolate cake I had for desert!]

    I will update in week 5 tomorrow, HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT WEIGH IN!!!
    B
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