Summer Sixer-tini's: Week 1

Hi! I am new..can I join? I joined mfp last year but haven't done much lately but am ready to give it another go! Is it too late?
Thanks!
April

Oops!! My GW isn't really feasible..that's my ultimate GW, not my end-of-six-week GW.
So. ..
my CW 188, my GW 170, my SW 188

I'll get this down!!
april

thanks baha. if he only knew me at my highest 286, maybe he wouldn't be like he has become.

welcome april. i added you. next week just copy and past and update your info. glad to have you.

Cathy(chipper).......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 235 lbs/ CW 239.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 248.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 165.0 lbs/ CW 170.5lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW179 lbs/ CW 185.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220 lbs/ GW 214 lbs/ CW 220 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
BJ (momieof2).......................SW 295 lbs/ GW 290 lbs/ CW 295 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy S (bahamom87)............SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265 lbs/ CW 270.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
aprilcan....................................SW 188 lbs/ GW 170 lbs/ CW 188 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kel (redneckwoman)...........SW 154.0 lbs / GW 147.0 lbs / CW 154.0 lbs / PROGRESS +/- lbs

Lorna (lulabellewoowoo) ....SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lauryn (Phoenix_Rising)......SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy (amypyr)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
B (its_B)...................................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

I want in too please! Just joined the site today and I need some motiviation!

Cathy(chipper).......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 235 lbs/ CW 239.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 248.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 165.0 lbs/ CW 170.5lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW179 lbs/ CW 185.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220 lbs/ GW 214 lbs/ CW 220 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
BJ (momieof2).......................SW 295 lbs/ GW 290 lbs/ CW 295 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy S (bahamom87)............SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265 lbs/ CW 270.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
aprilcan....................................SW 188 lbs/ GW 170 lbs/ CW 188 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kel (redneckwoman)...........SW 154.0 lbs / GW 147.0 lbs / CW 154.0 lbs / PROGRESS +/- lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24)........SW 156.0 lb / GW 150.0 lbs / CW 156.0 lbs / PROGRESS

I just celebrated my 2nd anniversary with my husband, and have gained over 10 pounds since the wedding... We live in Indiana and have a 2 year old boxer named Sophie. I work for a parks department and my husband is a teacher/football coach. I actually just finished a Transition to Teaching program and got my license in Elementary Education, but it's really not a good time to find any teaching jobs, unfortunately...

Good luck to everyone with the challenge!

Updating....

Cathy(chipper).......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 239.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 248.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 165.0 lbs/ CW 170.5 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 185.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220.0 lbs/ GW 214.0 lbs/ CW 220.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
BJ (momieof2).......................SW 295.0 lbs/ GW 290.0 lbs/ CW 295.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy S (bahamom87)...........SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265.0 lbs/ CW 270.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
April (aprilcan)........................SW 188.0 lbs/ GW 170.0 lbs/ CW 188.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kel (redneckwoman)............SW 154.0 lbs/ GW 147.0 lbs/ CW 154.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 156.0 lbs/ GW 150.0 lbs/ CW 156.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Molly (Mollybeslimmer).........SW313.0 lbs/ GW 299.0 lbs/ CW 313.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

Lorna (lulabellewoowoo) ....SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lauryn (Phoenix_Rising)......SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy (amypyr)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
B (its_B)...................................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

Molly I added you into the mix. Next week you just put your new CW in and what progress you have made. Just copy and paste the newest list so that everyone is on there. And Welcome.
To all new and not so new. My name is Sandy and I live in St. Louis Mo. I have 2 grown sons and one grand daughter. I am an art teacher working with K-6 grade students at this point. (used to teach hs for 7 yrs before this). BTW loved both grade levels. This is actually my first complete summer off without working. It has been a joy!
Had a great salad today. I love to get the roasted chickens at the store. First day, well just reg chicken, but after that I make salad with cold chicken on it. On another day I make chicken salad or angel hair pasta with chicken, peppers, and asparagus. So good.
Glad to see everyone and have a great evening.

Sandy

can anyone join this group?

Sure.... We are a great group! If you have read the post you'll know that. I think Cathy and Kristen have been with the group since it started. When I joined they were/are sooooo helpful. Just look at the posts. We just started a new 6 week session so weigh ins are on Tuesdays. Copy and paste the post. Put in your SW which should also be your CW (this week) and your GW for the week.... at the bottom of the top section. I hope you good health and good luck.
Sandy

Molly, bhelmreich, Lindsey, Laurie, April, BJ, Sarah, Melissa - WELCOME!!!

Kristin - Wow!!! Is Kadence 10 months already. Amazing how times flies.

Cathy - Great job on your blood work. Take care of that heel.

Amy (baha) - Can't wait to see the pics of Wyatt's room. My eight year old son will not let me change his room for anything. I'm allowed to add to his space theme (like Buzz Lightyear wall stickers), but never allowed to take anything away.

A little about myself:
I live in Maryland and have been married for over 4 years to a great man. We are raising our two beautiful children, (Shaelyn 9.5 and Christo(PHER) 8). Hubby and I both put on some weight after the wedding. Although I am in my "healthy" range, I'm working on my "comfortable weight". I exercise 4 to 5 times a week at a gym doing different classes of Zumba, step, aerobics...and have just started adding running back into the mix, with some weight training throughout the morning while I'm working my 3 am to 9 am shift at home from my computer. That about sums me up

Have a great day everyone. Will check back in tomorrow or later this week.

SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 165.0 lbs/ CW 170.5 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 185.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220.0 lbs/ GW 214.0 lbs/ CW 220.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
BJ (momieof2).......................SW 295.0 lbs/ GW 290.0 lbs/ CW 295.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy S (bahamom87)...........SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265.0 lbs/ CW 270.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
April (aprilcan)........................SW 188.0 lbs/ GW 170.0 lbs/ CW 188.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kel (redneckwoman)............SW 154.0 lbs/ GW 147.0 lbs/ CW 154.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 156.0 lbs/ GW 150.0 lbs/ CW 156.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Molly (Mollybeslimmer).........SW313.0 lbs/ GW 299.0 lbs/ CW 313.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

latest and greatest bunch of ladies i have had the pleasure to meet........

Cathy(chipper).......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 239.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 248.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 165.0 lbs/ CW 170.5 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 185.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220.0 lbs/ GW 214.0 lbs/ CW 220.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
BJ (momieof2).......................SW 295.0 lbs/ GW 290.0 lbs/ CW 295.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy S (bahamom87)...........SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265.0 lbs/ CW 270.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
April (aprilcan)........................SW 188.0 lbs/ GW 170.0 lbs/ CW 188.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kel (redneckwoman)............SW 154.0 lbs/ GW 147.0 lbs/ CW 154.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 156.0 lbs/ GW 150.0 lbs/ CW 156.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Molly (Mollybeslimmer).........SW313.0 lbs/ GW 299.0 lbs/ CW 313.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lorna (lulabellewoowoo) ....SW 141.8 lbs/ GW 138.3 lbs/ CW 141.8 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lauryn (Phoenix_Rising)......SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy (amypyr)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
B (its_B)...................................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

~We weigh in every tuesday.
~the challenges last a total of 6 weeks and we start again with a new name.
~we copy and paste the last posted list and update our information. put your name/info in the top half of the list. the bottom half is for people who haven't checked in yet.
~sw is for starting weight (what the scale said the beginning of the challenge)
~cw is for current weight ( what the scale said on tuesday weigh in)
~gw is for goal weight ( what we would like the scale to say in the end of 6 week challenge. (example 10-15-20 % of sw or what ever you want)
~we are just here to help each other through life. there is and will always be mountains to climb and tunnels to go through. that will never change. we learn from our mistakes and take other lessons into thought.

again welcome and glad to have you aboard.
GO SIXERS

Good morning all! I just wanted to post something about a new exercise "class" I attended last night. It's called Water Walking, and it's held in my city's water park in the Lazy River. I don't know if this is a wide-spread activity, or just held here, or what... But, it's an awesome leg workout! You can walk with the current of the water or against it. Walking with the current gives you the resistance of the water, but turning around and going against the current is really difficult!

Anyway, if your town has a water park with a Lazy River, check and see if they offer something like this. It's a great thing to do in the summer time (it was 94 degrees last night while I was working out...)!

Welcome April, BJ, Lindsay, Sarah, Molly & Laurie , this group is awesome.... such support and love ..... you will love it !

Kel -- i agree... time for a fresh start !

Cathy --- i think youre right... it sucks when doctors go on about your weight when you are working HARD to improve it! loved your pep talk

Lindsay -- HAppy 2nd anniversary!

Kristin--- You are doing fabulous ..... yay for loving your jogging stroller..... !!!!!!! Im a walker .... never been quite good at jogging/running! it makes me ache everywhere LOL .... maybe when i get to my goal weight !!!!!! :-) ....... Im sorry about you and your hubby having a little fuss over finances! i agree..... its nice to help out a friend but not when you need the money yourself! ..... Glad you burned out the frustration with exercise! SO proud of you girl ! your menus are looking fabulous!


Molly -- You can do it !!!!! XOXO

Sandy -- yay for having a summer off ! xoxo and yay for a yummy salad!

Lorna--- haha I will post a pic in the next post !!!!!! thats super cute about your son..... im sure wyatt will get to that one day LOL ... but im enjoying the time whn u can dress them n change things ..... hehe loved your about you....


everyone else -- HEYYYYYYYY


B- 1 cup teavana weight to go, 2 eggs, 1 slice bologna, 1 slice pineapple
S- fiber plus bar
L- 1 cup veggie soup, 1 slice wheat toast
S- 1 cup teavana weight to go, carrots
D- Pork chop grilled, steamed veggies, 1 cup w.wheat penne pasta
S- 1 cup teavana tranquility tea

going to upload pics of wyatts room

A little about me for the newbies :

My name is Amy, I live in the Bahamas... one of the northern islands of the chain ...... Ive livd here my entire life... generations go back .... of family that has lived here ..... I married my best friend back in 2005..... we are going on five years. he is 14 years older then me. He is my true soulmate..... I loved him when i was three... and then didnt see him until i was 18 .... it was perfect! .... We have been through alot together.... I was put on birth control before my wedding..... to get my body adjusted... and gained 70 lbs or so with an allergic reaction to them .... talk about a shocker..... then i got pregnant and miscarried..... and then a year later got pregnant again and had our beautiful son, Wyatt, who is now almost TWO .... cant believe it! ... and we just got pregnant again in june... but i lost that baby ... a week ago ..... We have decided to not have any more kids because of the pain from the miscarriages..... so Here i am ... ready and willing to get my health back ..... So far my weight has not given me any health issues and i want to keep it that way! i have no sugar problems, no blood pressure probs or anything! so Im ready !!!!!!!!

I found these girls and fell in love with their support and constant love and prayers ..... they are there for you when you need someone the most! what else could we need?!?! ... I dont follow the MFP program ... i do weight watchers..... !!!!! at home.......

Lets get losing !

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heres my sons new two year old bedroom !!!!! he is sooooo excited :

Cathy(chipper).......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 239.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 248.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 165.0 lbs/ CW 170.5 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 185.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220.0 lbs/ GW 214.0 lbs/ CW 220.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
BJ (momieof2).......................SW 295.0 lbs/ GW 290.0 lbs/ CW 295.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy S (bahamom87)...........SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265.0 lbs/ CW 270.2 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
April (aprilcan)........................SW 188.0 lbs/ GW 170.0 lbs/ CW 188.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Kel (redneckwoman)............SW 154.0 lbs/ GW 147.0 lbs/ CW 154.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 156.0 lbs/ GW 150.0 lbs/ CW 156.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Molly (Mollybeslimmer).........SW313.0 lbs/ GW 299.0 lbs/ CW 313.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lorna (lulabellewoowoo) ....SW 141.8 lbs/ GW 138.3 lbs/ CW 141.8 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Amy (amypyr)..........................SW 158.5 lbs/ GW 155.0 lbs/ CW 158.5 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
Lauryn (Phoenix_Rising)......SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs
B (its_B)...................................SW lbs/ GW lbs/ CW lbs/ PROGRESS lbs


I'm back! ... Again. Between VBS and a vacation to the mountains, I've been busy. I have been eating horribly over the last few weeks, but I've been keeping up with my running. Last time I ran (which was unfortunately now a week ago) I actually ran 3 tenths of a mile nonstop! :bigsmile: That's the best I've ever done!! I've been slacking on my water too. I only gave myself 3.5 lbs to loose this 6 weeks. It's not much, but I've never made my goal. So this time, with a smaller number, I plan on passing my goal!

Amy(bahama) - I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. (((hugs)))

Hi all! I am April. I am married to my high school sweetheart, have two sons ages 8 and 5. I work as a dental hygienist 2 days/week and the rest of the time, I am running my boys to soccer, baseball, etc!! Life is good. I love so many things about my life! My frustration lies in the fact that I can be so motivated to do most anything in my life, but when it comes to weight - well, that's another story!! Isn't that frustrating? I REALLY want to lose weight and start off with the greatest intentions, but for some reason it's that one thing that I keep failing at. ... ugh....
I am really happy I am a part of this group..Thanks for letting me join:) I keep thinking I will be weighing in on TUesday, and that has kept me motivated yesterday. I have a hard time staying in my calorie allowance. I totally know what to do, what to eat, but I get so hungry!! (I am sure some of that is pure cravings). So....that is a little about me....I look forward to this 6 weeks!!!
April

I'm here. MIA last week on vacation. No cell service, no internet, no tv. Closest city was 30 miles away. It was heaven on a river.

I haven't truly weighed in. I peeked and think I gained about 5 lbs on vacation. Oh well. I might weigh in tomorrow. Might wait until next Tuesday. While I'm in no hurry to check my weight, I'm eating right today.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
1. Married my high school sweetheart. He was my best friend until Army training broke him in two and he turned into a mean, cold stranger. Dealt with that for 8 years. Divorced as of June 28th, 2010!!!

2. One darling diva daughter, will be 5 in a month. Time flies!

3. Been 20-30 lbs from goal weight for a year or two. Dealing with a separation and child custody issues has derailed my focus. Once life settles in the custody area, I'll be able to buckle down, I think.

4. I'm 29. Gemini. Love sun. Love water. Love clothes hanging on a line, smelling of sunshine. I love orange. I love taking photos. I want to sew dresses for my daughter and I but don't know how to follow a pattern. I love to read but never manage to take time for myself. I'm addicted to Facebook and bargain shopping. I want to run a 5k by the end of 2010 but stress has led to more smoking, not more running, which is *just kinda* counterproductive in 5k training. I love pop music and songs with a beat. I have recently gotten over my fear of ladybugs and fireflies. I rode a unicycle in elementary school. I'd prefer to be barefoot but settle for flip flops when I can get away with it. I believe in being honest, ethical, moral, and holding true to high character. I believe actions speak louder than words. I believe a silver lining can be found in every dark situation, although sometimes we don't want to see the silver lining (which is fine). I believe in taking time for pity parties, but using that emotion to fuel desire for change and creating action in your life to make the change. I have a phoenix tattoo on my back to remind me that I went through hell, but arose from those ashes, beautiful and reborn, flying high over the shattered wasteland of my past. I am unapologetically me.

And that was fun to write