Summer SIXER-tini's Week 6 (final week)

Cathy(chipper)......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 225.0 lbs/ CW 235.2 lbs/ PROGRESS -4 lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220.0 lbs/ GW 214.0 lbs/ CW 214.2 lbs/ PROGRESS - 5.8 lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 156.0 lbs/ GW 147.0 lbs/ CW 147.4 lbs/ PROGRESS -8.6 lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 161.0 lbs/ CW 167.0 lbs/ PROGRESS -3.5 lbs
Amy S (amyls8711)..............SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265.0 lbs/ CW 271 lbs/ PROGRESS + 0.8 lbs
AmyS(Amy36).........................SW 211.0 lbs/ GW 199.0 lbs/ CW 213.0 lbs/ PROGRESS +2.0 lbs
kel(redneckwoman).............SW 154.0 lbs / GW 147.0 lbs / CW 152.0 lbs / PROGRESS -2.0 lbs
Lorna (lulabellewoowoo) ....SW 141.8 lbs/ GW 138.3 lbs/ CW 140.8 lbs/ PROGRESS -1.0 lb
Kiely (freckles3) ................. SW 158.8 lbs / GW 149.8 lbs / CW 158.8 lbs / PROGRESS -0.0 lbs
Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW 157.0 lbs/ GW 149.0 lbs/ CW 155.6 lbs/ PROGRESS -1.4 lbs

Lauryn (Phoenix_Rising).....SW 165.4 lbs/ GW 160.4 lbs/ CW 165.8 lbs/ PROGRESS +0.4lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 245.5lbs/ PROGRESS -2.5 lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 183.4 lbs/ PROGRESS -1.8 lbs
Molly (Mollybeslimmer)........SW 313.0 lbs/ GW 299.0 lbs/ CW 313.0 lbs/ PROGRESS +01 lbs
B (its_B)..................................SW 190 lbs/ GW 180 lbs/ CW 185.0 lbs/ PROGRESS - 5 lbs
April (aprilcan)........................SW 188.0 lbs/ GW 170.0 lbs/ CW 188.0 lbs/ PROGRESS 0.0 lbs
Amy (amypyr)..........................SW 158.5 lbs/ GW 155.0 lbs/ CW 157.8 lbs/ PROGRESS -0.7 lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

My weight is bouncing around... OH well, Gonna make it a good week :-D

thanks chipper. it is really great that this group has been going for so long! a little about myself...

I am in grad school, so my work / school life is CRAZY... I have a couple really big school / work related things in the next couple months... In sept. I am going to Paris to present at a conference and in Oct. I take my comprehensive exams to move forward with my degree... so there is going to be a TON of pressure on me... and in the past that has = stress eating...

I turned 24 a couple weeks ago and took a good hard look at myself... (clearly I wasn't pleased so I am here to try and make a lifestyle change and drop the weight I have gained throughout my college career.

I have two dogs, and a long-time BF ... all of which are very supportive... (the dogs like the exercise part) ... the BF doesn't quite get why I NEED to do this (sweet that he "hasn't noticed" the 30+ lbs that I have gained....) but he is supportive none the less...

hmmm... I am wicked excited to have found this group - a friend of mine here at school reccomended the site specifically becuase there were great groups like you guys to offer support and motivation..... I hope that I can be as helpful and supportive as you all are.... have a great day... this is day-1 for me... so far so good!

I totally just ate a 3 Musketeers... LOVE chocolate!

Cathy - I think I have it all worked out to get the chicken dish at Olive Garden, have ONE breadstick, and some minestrone soup (instead of the salad - which I also love, but can't stop eating once I start). I ate a light lunch (plus the fun size candy bar) so I have some calories to spare for dinner.

After hearing you all talking about the 30 Day Shred, I put it on hold at the library. I got a message earlier today that one of my held items is available, so I'm hoping it's that one. It's either that or Jillian's "Burn Fat Boost Metabolism" so I'll find out when I go down there after work. Can't wait to try it out! (I'm assuming it's not "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" since I am 80th in line for that book...)

Cathy(chipper)......................SW 239.2 lbs/ GW 225.0 lbs/ CW 235.2 lbs/ PROGRESS -4 lbs
Tracy ( frogy_98) .................. SW 220.0 lbs/ GW 214.0 lbs/ CW 214.2 lbs/ PROGRESS - 5.8 lbs
Lindsey (LHuffman24).........SW 156.0 lbs/ GW 147.0 lbs/ CW 147.4 lbs/ PROGRESS -8.6 lbs
Kristin (kistinbee)..................SW 170.5 lbs/ GW 161.0 lbs/ CW 167.0 lbs/ PROGRESS -3.5 lbs
Amy S (amyls8711)..............SW 270.2 lbs/ GW 265.0 lbs/ CW 271 lbs/ PROGRESS + 0.8 lbs
AmyS(Amy36).........................SW 211.0 lbs/ GW 199.0 lbs/ CW 213.0 lbs/ PROGRESS +2.0 lbs
kel(redneckwoman).............SW 154.0 lbs / GW 147.0 lbs / CW 152.0 lbs / PROGRESS -2.0 lbs
Lorna (lulabellewoowoo) ....SW 141.8 lbs/ GW 138.3 lbs/ CW 140.8 lbs/ PROGRESS -1.0 lb
Kiely (freckles3) ................. SW 158.8 lbs / GW 149.8 lbs / CW 158.8 lbs / PROGRESS -0.0 lbs
Tiff (gonabfit)...........................SW 157.0 lbs/ GW 149.0 lbs/ CW 155.6 lbs/ PROGRESS -1.4 lbs
Sandy (izzypup)......................SW 185.2 lbs/ GW 179.0 lbs/ CW 183.4 lbs/ PROGRESS -1.8 lbs

Lauryn (Phoenix_Rising).....SW 165.4 lbs/ GW 160.4 lbs/ CW 165.8 lbs/ PROGRESS +0.4lbs
Laurie (Haismais).................SW 248.0 lbs/ GW 235.0 lbs/ CW 245.5lbs/ PROGRESS -2.5 lbs
Molly (Mollybeslimmer)........SW 313.0 lbs/ GW 299.0 lbs/ CW 313.0 lbs/ PROGRESS +01 lbs
B (its_B)..................................SW 190 lbs/ GW 180 lbs/ CW 185.0 lbs/ PROGRESS - 5 lbs
April (aprilcan)........................SW 188.0 lbs/ GW 170.0 lbs/ CW 188.0 lbs/ PROGRESS 0.0 lbs
Amy (amypyr)..........................SW 158.5 lbs/ GW 155.0 lbs/ CW 157.8 lbs/ PROGRESS -0.7 lbs
Sarah (Saloule).....................SW 132.0 lbs/ GW 126.0 lbs/ CW 132.0 lbs/ PROGRESS lbs

Stayed the same! Rats!!!!! Tomorrow I start school with students. I have been working 12 hr days trying to get the art room together. I feel super stressed, to be honest like most years. It just seems like so much to do to get started. I really want the kids to start out great and I feel if my room isn't ready than I am not ready to make their year great.
I see we have a new person..... Freckles... Welcome! I am not going to comment on everyone right now... Just spending some time relaxing till tomorrow.
Sandy

Cathy- I actually came in under my calorie goal yesterday! I'm sure I overdid the sodium intake though. I only ate one breadstick (my friend ate the other 2, and we didn't get another basket), got the soup instead of salad, and ate my whole meal. I totally forgot about the delicious Andes mints they give you with your bill, so I ate those too. Took my dog for an extra lap around the neighborhood after I got home, so we both got a little extra exercise.

Izzy- My husband goes back to work on the 23rd. He hasn't changed his classroom in years, even though I've offered to help him update it... Lots of Calvin and Hobbes stuff, and there hasn't been any new C&H stuff in years... I applied for a teaching job at a local elementary yesterday, so hopefully I'll at least get an interview. Although it wouldn't give me very much time to get anything together.

Today's plan:
B: Kashi Go Lean Crisp, skim milk, peach
S: Cottage cheese and tomatoes
L: Turkey, mustard, and tomato on light bread, yogurt, carrots and hummus
S: Banana (if my husband goes to the store before I get home for lunch...)
Leftover spaghetti squash with beef stir fry

Workout:
Core Camp class
2 mile run

Have a great day everyone!

Good morning sixers! thanks for being so welcoming!

Kristin, your daughter is wicked cute - congrats on having an adorable daughter and getting back to your pre-prego weight so quickly... (and doing so the right way). I am at the point where I need to drop the last 20 / 30 lbs, but more importantly need to tone up... I use to be very athletic and now I feel like a cream puff... :laugh:

chipper. happy belated aniversary... 33 years... WOW!

LH. Great job beating the breadsticks... I hope that I will have the same level of motivation tonight... My best friends b-day is tonight and she wanted to go to this great mexican place... it is a small local joint so there is not nutritional info and everything... (even the 2 salads they offer is COVERED in cheese...) ... to make it more difficult they give you these amazing homemade chips, salsa and guac... I planned a light day and am going to try my best to hold off on the nachos, and only have 1 beer... I planned to be the DD so that will help :flowerforyou:

Today started off great... I woke up early, and took my puppies for a long walk (lots of hills) and then eat a healthy b-fast... I already have a great salad made fo lunch... and I'm saving the rest of those calories for dinner... I'll check back later! :flowerforyou:

Happy Friday (and payday for me)! Going to Water Walking tonight for the last time this year this evening. With school starting up next week, the pools are closing already.

Today's plan:

B: Kashi Go Lean Crisp (had an extra big bowl this morning!) and skim milk
S: Peach
L: Salad with turkey, black beans, tomatoes, and feta
S: Banana
Spaghetti Squash (one more day of leftovers) with pasta sauce and parmesan, garlic toast

Workout:

Water Walking

Good morning!

Quick update...

No workout last night, probably won't get one in tonight either...bummer.
Made some cupcakes (trying out different cake flavors for Kadence's party)...ate two...bummer...but yum!
Been spending money like crazy this week, but all on stuff for Kadence's party (can't believe it's only TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!!!)

Have a great weekend all! I'll check back on Monday!!!

chipper - i will be mowing the lawn with you in sprit today, ours needs to be done... it is growning like a weed w/ all this heat a humidity!

kristin - it must be such a blast to plan your duaghters first b-day party... is there any theme? - p.s. you definatly NEED to try the cupcakes... hehe... how else will you know they are tasty?

Found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant today!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: So, I guess I'm no longer trying to lose weight...

Wow, what a weird and wonderful feeling! I am almost 3 weeks late now, and had 3 negative home tests. Went in for bloodwork on Wednesday and got the good news this morning! DH and I are so happy! :happy:

Oh my GOSH!!!! YAY!!!! How exciting!!!! I stayed with the sixers throughout my pregnancy, so I hope you'll do the same!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Let me know if you have any questions/concerns/whatnot as I just recently went through all of it!! And enjoy every second!! It goes by REALLY fast!!!!

Lindsey - YEAH !!!!!! I am so happy for you, congrats. What wonderful news! Keep us up to date on how things go, this is so exciting!

Hey everyone, this is a quick post for me I will most likely be MIA until monday, but I have a quick request.

Can you all please send up some prayers/ good thoughts to my family. We just found out my nephew has two major cysts on his brain. One is the size of a golf ball on the left side and on the right side he has running from his nose to his ear. They are affecting his brain development. However they are filled with fluid which is a good thing, so they will be going in to do surgery in about 1 1/2 weeks and will be inserting a shunt into his head to help with continured drainage. So if you could send some prayers up we would appreciate it.

I have to run for now, but will check back later.

I love having you girls on here and it means the world to have all your continued support.

Also sorry to put a bummer note on here it just hits so close to home because he is 1 month younger that our dd abby.

Love you girls,
Tracy

Okay, time to play some serious catch up (even though it's the end of the week)

Tracy - I'm sorry to hear about your nephew. Your faith will help considerably, but modern medicine also has some great advancement. Just make sure he's in the best hands possible. I hope the best for you and yours.

amyls8711 - Congrats on the weight still going down. Take care of yourself. Don't forget to have "fun" with all the stress of ttc. It can be overwhelming, as you already know.

Lindsey - CONGRATS! What an awesome surprise. Now you are already on a healthy setup. Probably smarter than me who thought "since this is the only time I can be big and no one will say anything negative, I'm going to eat EVERYTHING. I forgot about the after". You'll do wonderful. Keep us posted.

Cathy - Sounds like as always you are continuously busy. Hope things are going well in your world.

Freckles - Haven't had the chance yet to say WELCOME. Great to have ya! I love your setup on your profile for the upcoming challenge and "stole" it for mine too

Kristin - Your baby is going to be a year!?! WOW!!! That's awesome. Time flies. The second year is fun as they discover EVERYTHING and start figuring out how things work. You are going to love it.

Tiff - How is the studying going? I'm loving your dedication to getting exercise in. Very inspiring.

Sandy - How is school going? Summer went by too fast on this end. Everyone getting settled in?

Lauryn - How are you doing? How is your world? Still downing those grapes (so yummy). Thinking about ya girl.

Tracy - Great job on the past couple of weeks. Isn't it 21 days that makes a habit? You're doing great.

amy_36 - How are you? As to your question of how many to consume, when I consistently stay within my 0.5 week loss of 1490 calories, I actually end up losing and most of the times more. It's when I eat too less or REALLY overeat that the weight goes in the other direction.

For everyone I might have missed "HI"

AFM:
Nothing much to report. Busy, busy summer. Took hubby bike riding 15 miles over to a pool party yesterday. Very hilly. Also got some friends of mine doing kickboxing class with me on Thursday nights and a Zumba class on Friday. It's great for me because I really wanted to bail on the classes this week, but knowing they were going to be there inspired me.

Went school supply shopping. OMG, it's ridiculous. And I know I missed about half the stuff somewhere along the way. I need a vacation

Well back to work for me. Talk to you all on next week's thread.

Any names yet?

Sleek September Sixers? *too tired to think of something witty.

Good morning everyone. Today my granddaughter is getting baptized. I wonder how she will do? She is soooo independent. If she doesn't want to do something she lets you know. Hummmmm! As for my classes. They are going great. I have been at this school for 10 years and love it. We are using a different scheduling mode this year. I think it will be fine. A 3 day rotating schedule for Art, Music, and PE. So every 3 days I will have the same class. Usually I would see them once a week. This year I will see them twice a week for 2 weeks and the 3rd week I will see them once. Getting started I always have a ton of supplies to check in and put up. Hopefully it will back to normal hours by the end of this week.
Congrats Lindsey and as you know education is a great field. I absolutely love teaching.
Don't really have time to chat at the moment....
Sandy