Sixers Valentine Vixens: Week 1

I LOVE THIS!!! Look at the new faces AND how close we are to 100% check in!!! How exciting!!! (i'm sure Tiff is wrapped up in school and will check in soon. )

I finally weighed in. Another few ounces gone. I am encouraged. I can do this.

My resolutions:
1. I am joining the gym on Feb 1. If I don't go, that is money wasted. I don't like wasting money. I'll get back to working out again soon!!
2. I want to read more. I have a book on the nightstand. I'm making a personal goal to read one book a month. That is small potatoes. I'm a voracious reader when I get into the swing of things.
3. To keep overcoming the emotional eating. Last night : Lauryn: 0, Emotional Eating: 1. BUT I didn't eat BOTH chocolate poptarts, only one. Small step in the right direction. I tore open the pack and shoved half a poptart in, planning to eat both, but stopped myself. Baby steps.... moving in the right direction!


I need to do personals. I'm sorry I haven't lately guys. So much dramatic crap in my life right now. So tied up in myself. I hate that. I'll get back to personals soon. Know that I love you all !!!!!!!

Go Lauren! I know what you mean about emotional eating. I have an incredibly stressful job and the urge to drive through Taco Bell hits me a lot. I managed to avoid that one last night by forcing myself to go home and make my own bean burritos. I still ended up going over cals by 200 but that's ok. Baby steps.

Good morning Sixers!

Welcome Amy S! :flowerforyou:

Lauryn - Yay on the Pop Tart! That took a lot of will power to stop at one! :flowerforyou:

The morning is off to a pretty good start. Getting lots of work done. Until we get the living room floor done and until I get all my work info entered into my new computer, I don't see me getting much exercise in. However, since this has all occurred, I haven't really been watching what I eat closely or drinking all my water.:grumble: I know better! Just because I can't exercise right now doesn't mean I can't watch what I eat and drink my water! So I'm going to set the goal for me to drink 9 cups of water today.

Hey Sixers!!!

So after reading posts I realized that many of us have some of the same issues, Overeating, Emotional eating, Binge eating, Confidence Issues, Stress related Eating... etc. I dont know if any of you are into self help, or anything like that, I personally was not until I discovered this set of podcasts two days ago. I am not sure if they work yet, but I am really enjoying them, and I honestly feel my attitude towards weightloss, and my goals changing from them (in a positive way I think!). The podcasts are called "Inside Out Weight Loss,; Aligning Mind, Body, and Soul for lasting change" I figured I would post the description for you guys,

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Once Again I dont know if any of you will like it, All I know is that It seems to be working for me, Plus there are a 100 plus episodes so I ve been listening to two a day, and as a bonus, she encourages journaling (sp?)!

So about me real quick: I am pretty damn positive that I will be enlisting in Active Duty Coast Guard. It really depends on weather or not I get cleared to join though, I need to pass the military test with a good grade, I need to past the physical with a good grade of health (like needles and weight type not jumping jacks type) and I will need to survive boot camp...

Last night I asked Petty Officer smith what the physical requirements were prior to bootcamp. He said for my height I should be under 190, with a BMI under 27, and should be able to run a mile and a half under 12 minutes.... So I need to get my *kitten* in shape! I kind of ignored the BMI and weight, because my goal weight for mid summer is 160! And In fact my goal weight for my Birthday (March 31st) is to be in at 190... so I really hope I stick with things this time, I want to do coast guard!!!

So I am off to do Wii EA Active for the 2nd day in a row, then shower, and go to class from 11 til I dont remember, I am sure I will be back online at some point! Hope everyone has a good day!!!!

Alison-- Thanks girl... Your post actually made me go research the C25K program and WOW is that cool! i have always wanted to jog but never quite knew how to ease into it ! Way to go ! It is so funny how a few lbs can make a world of difference! either way! So hoping you get your day two in !!! Sorry its all rainy outside ! i hate when that happens ! but i always have a mass of DVDs to fill in haha ! good luck this week!

Lauryn- Thanks for the welcome girl .... yay for another few ounces ! every little bit helps! I LOVE YOUR quotes on your siggie ! way to go with the poptart battle last night ! that is def. a step in the right direction! good for you! Sorry your dealing with a lot of drama right now ! hope it all calms down soon!

Lula--- It def. is so easy to jump OFF the building so to speak at first ..... i try to keep myself reigned in a bit ... so i dont get overwhelmed either ! good luck this week !

MElanie-- yay for us both starting this challenge this week ! good for us all ! that is one plus about living in the bahamas... NO TACOBELLS, or fast food joints to worry about hindering my plan haha ! we dont even have malls here ! i agree... baby steps... and going over by 200 is better than NOT TRACKING AT ALL ! and not knowing how many you went over !!!

B- thanks for the add girl -- ! Way to go with all the great things happening in your life now.... number one being HEALTHY and losing weight ! that is awesome...! im only 22 so i fully know what it means to WANNT TO LIVE LIFE HEALTHY ! and enjoy whats left of my twenties ! and i loved your inspirations on your profile hahah (sexy lingerie is a definate for me too ) !!! thanks for the compliments about my baby! Ive never done scuba diving but ive free dived before like to get conch and stuff .... I know alot of people though that are apart of the scuba diving team here.... !!!! they do awesome underwater photography and everything! thanks for posting all the selfhelp links ! Im gonna check that out on Itunes later on tonight when baby goes to sleep ! That is awesome th at you want to join the coast guard ! that is an amazing cause ! and a definate GET IN SSHAPE place hahah ! I will be hoping and praying and RIGHT HERE WITH YOU as we all kick our butts into shape ! but what a GREAT incentive .... how is the WII Active ?!?! ive been thinkin of getting that as yet ANOTHER workout ... i like variety ! hahaha !

Amy- another amy ... i usually always find another one on any board ! so happy to be a part of this group ! good luck on your water goal ! IT IS SO EASY to get off track because i find my eating/exercise go hand in hand too ! ITS HARD to keep going when one or the other cant happen ! hope you reach your water quota today and i hope the living room is fixed SOON so you can continue on your workout goals !

Cathy- That sucks that your manager wont return your calls today ! boo to them haha ! but glad you got an HOUR in the gym ! HOLY MOLY thats fabulous !

Em- Yay for joining again !

I am definately in this for the long haul ! I WANT TO BE A HEALTHY MOM ! and feel good again .... i cant believe ive spent my entire married life so far (4 years) feeling inadequate and not beautiful ....

Hey Ladies. So I fell WAY off the wagon this time :sad: but I am wicked excited to be back. I am trying to stay on the low carb side, as most of the carbs I do eat are unhealthy... I figure some whole wheat toast, brown rice, etc. is fine in moderation but if given the chance I would eat bagels, cookies, crackers etc. all day long :sick: So... I am still in school working on my dissertation... and I have a long way to go... The stress is CRAZY, and I hope that better eating habits and more exercise will help me keep everything together this semester... Today was a bad day to start as our student social hour is tonight... so beer and pizza are in my near future. After tonight I need to come up with a thursday night game plan... it is my only night out, so one of very few times i would have more than one beer or glass of wine... so i don't feel too bad about it... but i know to get where i want to be i need to cut back :drinker: Anyways it seems like things are moving along for you guys and I am so happy to be back with the sixers!!!!

B - Thanks for the suggestions (sorry about your baby [hugs])I've been living with my heating pad, carrying it from room to room with me. Kids did their homework in my bed yesterday so I could supervise, but lay down. I have endometriosis, so I go through this twice a month, not just once. They are painful but bearable now. Once my period actually starts, it will be 36 hours of HE**, but exercise helps. Thanks for the suggestion. What kind of vitamins do you take? And B - you can definitely do the 1.5 miles in 12 mins. Are you a runner now? Gradual workup baby and you will be there. Great idea on not concentrating on weight since you are already on your way in that direction.

amypyr - everyone has bumps. Have heart. Hopefully everything will settle down for you soon.

Cathy - great job on the gym. So, if you are hungry you wait until your next meal? What self-control. I admire you. THREE whole cookies? How in the world did you ever stop? Again with the self-control.

Em - Welcome back! Social engagements are the hardest, but I have confidence in your strength and you'll work it out

Amy S - I started the couch to 5K, thinking I was just going to stay with the walking/running pattern, never ever being able to job continuously. The other day, without even realizing it, I ran for 29 minutes straight. Good TV show or music helps too for distraction if you are on a treadmill. You can do it!


Verda - Been missing you. So sorry to hear about the death in your family. Keep healthy. We'll be here waiting for you.


Quick update on me. No gym for me. Daughter was home sick and I have appointments all night. Stink. But I'm definitely there tomorrow as soon as kids get to school. Cramps are hitting me harder this month than usual, but going to use B's suggestions plus lots of Motrin. Hope everyone has a great night. See you tomorrow.

P.S. Where oh where did Tiff go? Come back to us girl!

YAY!!!!! [Sorry but I am excited] As of tomorrow my family will officially be apart of a BIG A** GYM!!!!! With 12 indoor tennis courts, two pools, a water resistance pool, TONS AND TONS OF MACHINES, Three HUGE studios with tons of classes ALL included in the membership, like 10 raquetteball courts, two basket ball courts, and more! You have nooo idea how excited I am to see a pool, and to see classes!! I loved my step class that I took last semester at college, and now I can FINALLY take a ZUMBA class!!! (I have heard such great things about it!) Plus I get a free consultation with a trainer! So excited!!!!!!!!!

So I am sooo effing sore right now from EA active, Man am I out of shape!!! Im glad that tomorrow is my rest day! I can already feel my body getting more flexible and energetic!

Amy S - HAHAHA you and I are going to be GREAT friends haha. Myself in sexy as fu** lingerie 80 pounds lighter is my main motivation, my towards motivation as Renee calls it, and me in my undergarments now is my away from motivation haha. I love the amazing things that the Victoria Secret models wear, I want to look just like them!!! I love free diving! Also a good work out in a lot of ways! What is the weather like down there right now!? EA active is great! I truly love it, I tried out my friends Wii Fit Plus, and thought it was okay, then a another member here on MFP told me to check out EA Active because it has a high intensity work outs. I am doing the 30 challenge! and for me it is GREAT! After only two days my thighs are aching from all the lunges and squats! plus the 30 day challenge is basically a slightly lighter version of the 30 day shred I think. Plus the trainer makes sure you are doing the work outs right, and keeps you VERY motivated! Personally I love it!

Em - Welcome back! Your already back on track because you came back! As Renee would say, You are already doing a great thing because you have come back to fitness, and are trying again!

Verda - So sorry for your loss! Your in my prayers!

Lula - AWWW [hugs backs] My old roommate had endometriosis, I watched her deal with the pain for a whole year! I am so sorry you have to deal with such BS. I take everything from C to Bee Pollen. Bee Pollen, and Golden seal are the ones I take when I am sick, or have cramps, they have always done me good. I used to be a soccer player way back in High School, but I havent really been a runner since I lost the baby, (also the same time I put on the majority of my weight, and by the time I was over the depression I was about 60 pounds over weight! A lot of that was because I was so darn healthy prior and when I stopped running and playing soccer it came on VERY quickly) I am doing the C25K starting next week, hopefully I will complete it this time, and that should REALLY help towards the 1.5 miles goal. Haha and thanks, p.s. I love your profile picture!!! haha. OH!!! and if the cramps dont lighten up with the vitamins or T, my roommate would always take SUPER long bubble baths with a good book, (I do that even when I dont have cramps haha) but she said it would always help her muscles relax and ease up on her cramps!

Hey ladies... I was wondering why people didn't notice my last post but when I looked back it was like a million ago. Good job ladies on keeping us posted on the details in your lives

Verda- Sorry to hear that but we will be here to chat when you need us. Your body will adjust back to fitness when your ready!

Lauryn- Glad the pop tart turned out well!!! Good job on the book a month, I have the same goal. Have you finished the beck diet soln yet? Keep up the progress!!!!

As for me, I was feeling a little fluffy today, i'm not sure if it was the tights I work or just me being super sensitive BUT It resulted in me doing a new 30 min exercise tv dvd that I got from the dollar tree. It was amazing and I will be adding it to my routine, maybe in my morning rotation.

I'm headed to the gym for a 30min cardio class and then maybe the elliptical. Good work ladies and ttyl

Take care,
Tamm

Verda---- my sympathies to you and your family ..... !!! but how inspiring that even amidst a crisis .... you continue to work out so awesomely ..... I cant wait to get to know you and all the other girls on the board !

Em-- wow .... i remember how hard it was when i was in fashion school for a year ..... late night studying...... all day classes..... pizza and fast food was basically a staple hahah ! but hey the first step to success is knowing where we make our mistakes and TRYing to fix them ! good for you on getting back on the band wagon !

Cathy --- three cookies is better then an entire box lol ...... yuck i hate rainy icky days ...... i swear they are the hardest days to stay within calorie range lol !

Lula -- wow im sorry your period is soooo bad ..... I TOO have very annoying, heavy, unbearable AUNT FLOW visits haha ! ..... ugh ! darn her lol ! GOOD FOR YOU ! wow .... 29 minutes of running haha .... WOW that is my goal ! haha ! i am starting the program on monday i even got me some nice earphones that stay put to work out with my ipod! and i downloaded the podcast that the man did that tells you when to run and when to walk ! I am going to try going out in the open air ! i SO WANT A TReadmill though ! im going to ask hubby for one for my birthday hahaha ! i hope your daughter feels better.... and you get your work finished ! and i hope your cramps ease up ! good luck !

B- wahooooo for a gym membership ! that sounds awesome ! i wish we had a gym on our island ! hahahah ! there are lots of things it lacks but it makes up for it with the fresh air and ocean ! Hahah yea i can so tell we are going to motivate the weight right off each other hahahah ! LMAO ... yea me in lingerie now is definately my AWAY from motivation hahahah ! the EA active sounds awesome... i will totally have to check it out when i go to FL again ! the weather is HOT ! haha ! but im loving it esp after the cold spell ! and i laugh when i say cold because it was only 50's hahah but still for US its COLD ! hahahah I have the WII FIT !!! and i love that .too !!! i do them on my rest days ! and i do the body test every day ! Alot of my weight came after my miscarriage as well..... and i just ATE poorly after because i was just so upset..... we have so much in common ! im starting the C25K on Monday ! lets start and finish together !!!!! we will be a lot healthier after !

Kel -- hahah Amy seems to be a common name lol .... way to go on being halfway thru the shred ! I hate power outages.... we totally get them alot here in the island we live on ..... because they have to loadshed during the hottest months to share the load of power thruout the island.... So i totally understand what you mean ! love your profile pic !

Tamm-- way to go on all the working out !

pdxmom-Hooray on getting the job !!!!! The benefits and everything about the job sound FANTASTIC esp.the great walk there each day ! so excited for you ! You can totally do it you will be in a 14 in no time !:) ..... i have faith in ya !

HI TO EVERYONE !
I went walking with my son this afternoon ..... just running after him all day is a constant workout but it feels good to get out and about ....
im also doing a three mile breast walk this saturday ! so that will be a good change in my routine..... !!
and im hoping to start the C25K on monday ! Excited to get that going !

Be back tomorro