Sixers Turning Up The Heat - Week ONE

Cathy You are welcome. I hope this helps.:flowerforyou:

Hey Everyone did you see the post about Michael Jackson has died???????????

Kel

Yes ... my daughter told me this sad news. Farah and Michael in the same day. Very sad ... it's just not right. God bless their family and their loved ones.

Hi, I'd like to join, if that's ok. Um, there's not an age limit to this group or anything is there? I know some of the groups on here do it by age. Just started this site very recently, but I've already lost 2 pounds, yay

oh yeah, here's my addition to the list:
Rhiannon SW 176 lbs / GW 170 lbs / CW 176 lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
Kristin SW 000 lbs / GW 000 lbs / CW 000 lbs PROGRESS growing a baby sixer!
Cathy SW 217.4 / GW 210 / CW PROGRESS
Amy (amypyr) SW 152.2 lbs / GW 146 lbs / CW 152.2 lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0 lbs
Amy(pdxmomof2)SW 200 lbs/ GW 188 lbs / CW 200 lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0 lbs
Kel (redneckwoman) SW 157lbs /GW 150lbs /CW 157lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
Melynda (mam885) SW 158lbs/GW 150lbs/CW 158lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
AmyLou SW 151.4/GW 147/CW 151.4 PROGRESS +/-0.0lbs
Tammara (drtamm) SW195/ GW 185/ CW 195 PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
Maggie (magglett) SW 200 / GW 190 / CW 200 PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
Lauryn.... SW 162.5 lbs/GW 156.5lbs/CW 162.5lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
Tammy(derocco) SW 251lbs / GW244lbs / CW151lbs PROGRESS +/- 0.0lbs
Martha (mjheinrich) SW135/GW 130/ CW135 PROGRESS +/- 0.0 lbs
Nikki (nightshadow) SW 154/ GW 125/ CW 151 PROGRESS +/- 0.0 lbs

Also, I'd just like to add that I went to an exercise class (some kind of weight training class I think) for the first time today, and looked silly because I had no idea what was going on. But I hurt now, so that's good

Hey Sixers!!! Yes I did hear about Michael and its just sad. Life can be so short sometimes. WE should all treasure each moment. Thanks for being such a wonderful group of internet friends. YAY

Maggie- Congrats on being back in the 100's. It was very exciting for me as well. Don't be like me though, I have been making poor eating choses lately.... I don't know what's going on. I workout alot but thats no excuse. I still need to lose 53 more lbs. Good luck w/ your journey. Welcome to the group

Lauryn- Thanks a million for the suggestion. Working all day with kids and needing to rush home to play w/ my dog and get a workout in... keeps me being a home body. The gym I attend is very small but I am going to start going out more. I need to mingle. Thanks for the support

Cathy- You are going to get to ONDerland as well. I'm here to cheer you on!!! YAY...Cathy you can do it! I believe in you. You kept me motivated when I was stuck at 9lbs lost. LOL.

Tammy- I started out with a goal as large as yours. You can definitely do this. Take each day as it comes and promise to do your best every day. Then tell yourself everyday you will do something special for yourself... even if its just a 15 min stretch. Best wishes and we are here for you :flowerforyou:

Tiff- Good luck w/ the test!!!! If you happen to peek in on the group! Love you!!

Welcome Nikki!!!!

I'm sooooo drained from my personal trainer today. I had to run with a parachute attached to me and make it float as I sprinted 10 times, then do jump squats. I was out of breath for SURE. Somedays are more taxing than others. I'm sore today..... MAN. Anyway, its for a good cause.... ME. I hope everyone has a good evening. I 'm going to try to relax. I'm off tomorrow. I'll be checking back in.

Take care

Tamm

Hi ladies. It's late, I'm tired but not sleepy, and my stomach is spasming (pain). Grrrr. I'm eating to make the spasms stop. Double grrr. Gotta stick with what works. At least I'm only eating very slowly.

Hi Tammy, welcome to MFP and our little Sixer group!!

Cathy, ONEderland made me confused for a while, but once I figured it out, I laughed. You are so close, lady. Not much longer and you will be there too!!!! Hope the doggie is feeling better.

Kel, I was SHOCKED to see that MJ died. I didn't realize he was 50 but that is still YOUNG. Never knew he had any medical problems, or maybe he didn't. MJ and Farrah on the same day, Ed McMahon yesterday. They always come in 3s. Creepy.

Hi Martha and Nikki! Welcome!!!!!

Nikki, congrats on the class! If you ever question what you are doing, ask that instructor!! They want you to do things right and feel comfortable. If you feel uncomfortable asking during the class, grab them afterwards. I've never had an instructor who minded talking to me or critiquing me.

Martha, I usually check in My Topics to find this thread. If I can't find it, I go to the Message Boards under Motivation and scan for it. It's usually on the first page. Usually, it's in My Topics. We open a new thread every Tuesday.

Tamm, sprinting with a parachute on you? :noway: WOW GIRL! That is FANTASTIC!!!!

Hi Rhiannon!

Thanks for the welcome everyone. I am happy and excited to be here. I read Amy's post and the comment about flavoured carbonated water reminded me to ask about Crystal Light and whether or not that is considered water intake or not.

Would love to hear your input!

Take care,
Tammy
:drinker:

Not sure what others feelings are on the Crystal Lite, but I count it as water, particularly since it doesn't have caffeine in it which is not so good for dieting. Best to look at it that its certainly better than not drinking at all. I try to get a fair amount of water in, but I slip many days and if Crystal Lite helps get more fluid in, than I'm all for it and it cuts down on the empty stomach feeling as well. Each morning and even I drink Citrucel (fiber drink as I had diverticulitis and surgery last year so for life this is prescribed by my doctor). I do the sugar free kind and also count that toward my daily water intake. Whatever it takes but I know officially that tea, coffee, and softdrinks are not supposed to count...

I got out there at 6;30 am due to the heat and ran 4 miles with 2 of them being 'tempo' pace or faster than I'm comfortable with. At least it will rev up the metabolism...
Martha

martha...i think the drinks are up to you. there are so many different options on that stuff. i think 1/2 of the 8 glasses should be water/water flavored and the other half can be tea, soda what ever. i had learned that in weight watchers years ago. i flavor my water with lemonade packets.

kel, yes, the osmonds. they were more to my mothers liking. boomer (dog) is a trip. as soon as daddy walked in the door he was a different dog. it's funny cause he started acting sick the night before (he was home) so that didn't cross my mind. today he is his normal self. he is just so attached to DH. now he sees a routine beginning and should be ok. boomer picked his person (DH) from the spca. that's where he came from years ago. we were there to find me a dog for my birthday from his mother. yea right :laugh:

cookies are all done, now to keep my hands off them. they are bagged and in the pantry. i like my new pantry can't see, can't eat. i have never had one before.

need to finish cleaning up.
later,

Hey Sixers....old and new! Hope everyone is having a good day!

A friend of mine posted this quote on Facebook and I just had to share it with all of you. I am going to put it in my signature for sure. It is so very true!

Ability is what you are capable of doing
Motivation determines what you do
Attitude determines how well you do it


:flowerforyou: Amy

Hi All,

I just got a digital scale today so I might have to adjust my start weight since I have been using my old clunky spin dial one which I know isn’t accurate. I managed to get my family on board with the plan to eat healthier which has been a huge obstacle in the past to me losing weight. So we got groceries today which included lots of fruit and good foods. Yay.

My son’s birthday party in on Sunday so it will be challenging but I know I can do it!

Martha – That definitely makes sense regarding the Crystal Lite. I am going to try and cut soda out of my habits which will be hard since I drink a lot...lol.

Amy – That is a great quote. I really like it and it would definitely make a great signature.

Have a great weekend all!
Take care,
Tammy

Good Morning Ladies

Wow everyone must be quite busy this weekend. I miss you all.

Amy I think you will really enjoy the salsa. I was using cottage cheese as a dressing . But that got really boring too. I tried regular salsa at frist. Then I found this one at the store and thought I would give it a try. And really like it. You can also use dressings by pouring some in a small bowl and dipping your fork in it before you get the salad on it. And you only get maybe a teaspoon that way.

Well just got back from my walk approx. 2-5 miles. I am not sure what I am going to make for my meals today. I do know I am yoplait light for breakfast

Hey everyone have a great day!

Kel

Hello Sixers!

I just wanted to say a quick hello today and hope you are all doing well. It's been great meeting (reading) you all the last couple of days and it is definitely inspiring as well.

I had a good day for eating today so far. No real excercise though since it was a really busy day going from place to place to do errands and being the mom taxi. Tomorrow is my son's birthday party so I will have to try extra hard to be a good girl and stay away from the Dairy Queen ice cream cake...lol.

Well, have a great weekend and I look forward to reading more from all of you.

Take care,
Tammy
:bigsmile:

I am out of town. Left NC at 11pm last night, arrived in Atlanta this morning a little before 6am.
My (estranged) husband's grandfather took a bad fall and is in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) in the hospital. the fall caused a swollen spine which has left him paralyzed, temporarily we hope. His throat is swollen shut, he's on a ventilator only to facilitate his breathing and give him medication, and a feeding tube to give him nutrition while he recovers. He has a DNR but all these machines aren't sustaining his life, only quickening the healing process.
The estranged husband has never dealt with death of a family member, and we are close to his grandparents, so I here for him. He needs my support, as a friend.

In the meantime, I'm eating garbage and drinking liquid garbage. I'm sure I'm gaining weight. I'm not concerned right now.

Just an update on where I am. Hope you all are doing well.

take care lauryn, will say a prayer.
melody...who are they? my daughter was on here also with us.
all the newbies, if you haven't already, could you please tell us a little about yourselves, i guess us oldies should update the newbies on us.

me(chipper15173) also cathy....married 32 yrs next month, also turn "50" next month. have two adults one of each. one married w/2 girls. both live near me, don't see much of them at all. just me and hubby now. and boomer(dog). we just moved and he was laid off for the last 2 months. we just crossed/burned many bridges. a whole new life, and it's hard when everything changes. we live in the south. having very hot weather right now along with everyone else.

my plan for this coming week is to get back to the gym. monday, wednesday, friday. i will work a little on eating. have some major issues to deal with this week.

heading to church, later.

Lauryn, I am so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a good person to put problems aside and be there for your husband, estranged or not. You will have plenty of time to get yourself back on track! :flowerforyou:

Hello ladies, I'm baaack! Sorry I was MIA for a while. DH's grandma was in the hospital my last post (gosh, new challenge, must have been two weeks ago). She had something ruptured in her belly. At 92, she had a DNR, and told the doctor she didn't want surgery. So... comforting measures only. She woke up some on the second day, but not again after that. Surprisingly, she lingered for over a week...

We had family staying here, as well as at BIL's and the IL's. And each day, we'd rotate houses for a big everybody get together dinner. The company was nice, I've heard more blackmail stories for DH than you can shake a stick at. The meals weren't always the healthiest... Pork pie one night, grilled fish another (it was all the side salads and the clam dip on potato chips that killed that meal), spaghetti dinner another time.

So... Earlier this week, we had Grandma's funeral, everyone has gone home, and things are getting back to normal. Whew! No need for condolences, Grandma was ready to go, like I said, she was the one who didn't want the surgery. She's in a better place!

So many newbies, welcome!

Lauryn & Cathy, sounds like you are both happy in your new digs! Good for you

Tamm, (and Tiff) hope you two had a good visit!

Rhiannon, hello and here's to sticking to the new plan!

hello's to everyone I missed, after 4 pages of postings, I simply can't remember anything! I'll post my weight (back to what it was-blech) on Tuesday and get involved!