Shape Up with the Daily HEET, April Thread (New Members Welc

LilWaterBug

Hello HEETers!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I have missed you!

DH was very sick. Ended up going to the ER at 2am Tuesday night/Wednesday morning...he is on the mend now and feeling much better. Not 100% but almost. I'll explain more later...We picked up his sister and brother in law yesterday in Orlando and went fishing today. Had to stay in the bay because of winds. Supposed to be windy again tomorrow but not as bad. Tomorrow we are heading to Sebastian Inlet and water that is closer to the ocean. I almost caught a monster fish today but it got off. I was able to see in the water with my polarized sunglasses and was watching my lure approach the boat. There was a shadow behind it which I assumed was a cloud shadow. All of a sudden my lure was gone and both DH and I saw the fish roll out of the water but couldn't make out what it was. Then my drag starting ripping and stripping. Must have taken 20' of line before I could even attempt to set the hook. Once I got some slack and tried to set it, he was gone. But all was not lost. I still ended up catching the biggest fish today. A really good sized Alligator Gar. I'll post a picture later.

I haven't read the posts. Just got a minute to sneak away and let you know I am still here. Food, water and all things healthy have gone by the wayside for a bit but I'm not discouraged. Just sidetracked. I'll try to catch up later. I hope you all are doing well and I'll post again next chance I get...

All My Best to the HEETers!

Julie :flowerforyou:

happygirl518

Julie, so good to hear from you and know that company have arrived and hubby is on the mend. Try to relax and have a great time, we'll all keep posting and hold down the fort, the time will pass for you all quickly so savor every moment you have together.
Great going on catching the biggest fish of the day, can't wait to see your pic. I don't know what Alligator Gar is and don't laugh, but do you eat them?
I wish you a wonderful week and you and DH remain in my prayers.
I am struggling with my diabetes and weight is up and down, but I am not giving up the fight!!!
We Heeters are a determined bunch.
Take care, write more later,
Debbie

hazelmichling

JULIE! It is so good to hear from you. We were all so concerned for DH and good to know he is on his way back to health. Yes, that ocean air should do him good. And having family around too, I'm sure helps a lot.

Sorry to hear about the monster fish that got away. Is that a fish story? hee hee hee. Ya'll be careful going out near the open sea tomorrow. We experienced a severe thunder storm here today and you know what that means..... it usually travels eastward. Be careful and be mindful. Looking forward to hearing from you again but glad to know also you are pretty much staying in focus on HEETERS.

Bebe, such an insightful storyl. We are here for you, sista and we believe in you and know that you CAN DO what you set your mind on. I do agree those temporary fixes don't work so throw all those pills away and do as the Japanese say, doryoku (sp?) We can do it together. let's set those good habits into place by posting our food dairy and sharing what you are going to have for the day.

I had yogurt with cheerio cereal for breakfast. Went to my weigh in and guess I was so relieved of my weight loss I had a sudden hunger for more food. LOL. I ate some wheat blue berry pancakes and vegetable sausage (Jenny Craig cuisine) with sugar free syrup. Was delicious and hit the spot. For lunch I had a Jenny Craig tortilla soup and for snack a couple of miniature Hershey's extra dark chocolate. dinner will be left over chicken pot pie from last night and I am considering making a apple crisp desert found in my diabetic cook book. Have apples that need to be used up.

Remember, Bebe, I am here for you and so are the rest of our sistas.

Toni, Steph, Kath, hope I am not overwhelming you with my postings. This is so I can keep my focus and not snack on junk food. Would love to hear from you gals.

Waving to the rest of my Heeter sisters ~~~~:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

blackchick38

julie glad to hear that you both are fine and your having fun also.we were all praying for you.enjoy your family time.
thank you hazel i know that you all will be here for me,at times its gets a bit rough,but im willing to tugg it out.
goodnite to you all and i will be back in the am
bb

Cindysunshine

Julie, It's so great to hear from you. I am so happy your dh is on the mend. I hope you have a great time visiting with your family. Today was a good day for me. I did both my workouts ,drank about a gallon and a half of water and ate healthy foods within my calorie range. I hope everyone else had a great day too ! Debbie and Bebe, please don't let a stall or little gain throw you off track, Remember this is a lifestyle change not a diet. You have your entire life to eat right and get some exercise in. There will be times in that life when we all have stalls or gains . It's how we react that's important. I know we can all get to where we want to be. I believe in every single one of you! Have a great night everyone . I'll talk to ya tomorrow. :flowerforyou: Cindy

blackchick38

good sat morning all you heeters,hope you are all in great health.
im at wrk this am and will try to get back on site somehow today,cindy good for you with the h20 drinking.will be back later
bebe

hazelmichling

Good morning BlackChick, Bahama sista. Have a great day
Morning to all my Heeters Sistas. My day has started with logging in my breakfast and now to do some housework. BBL Hazel

blackchick38

hey there hazel good to see you on this blessed sat morning and continue to do well,i guess i better go log my breakfast also.

blackchick38

good afternoon HEETERS ,arent we all quiet today?i have just learned a lot about this site just by playing with it because of nothing to do at wrk.and i must say that i am very please to see that this site is very helpful in more ways than one,it has so many features that can and will help me with my daily journey,thanks to hazel for reminding me to post my breakfast.will be back later
bebe

Cindysunshine

Hi Heeters, I hope everyone is having a great Saturday! I'm having a slow morning. I had my breakfast ,logged all my food for the day, Got the girls up and dressed and their hair done. I'm going to do my 3 mile workout and jump in the shower. I have laundry and some cleaning to do today. My dh just got a job at Home Depot. He's at orientation today and tommorow. I'm so happy he got this job. He's a general contractor. He can do just about anything from laying a foundation to building a house. He has been having alot of jobs but I'm so happy we'll have the stability of the Home Depot pay check. He'll keep doing side jobs as well. I praise God for him finding a job in the current state of our economy. Hey Guys, remember to drink that water , eat those veggies, get moving ! Ok let's make it a wonderful day ! ttfn-Cindy

blackchick38

cindy so good for you and your family,thank god for all that he has done.and keep drinking that h20 and eating all thoes good stuff
bebe

hazelmichling

Cindy, congratulations to your DH for being such a hussler in landing that Home Depot position. He seems like he has a great attitude, just like yours. Fantastic and many of God's blessings to you both. You are so organized with your girls, your healthy lifestyle and your home life. Great going, gal!

I have logged in my breakfast and lunch but not dinner yet. It is so hodge pudge (sp?) today with DH around the house. Finished my laundry and there's always housework to be done. Struggling with the water today so need to get moving and drink that H2o.

Everyone must be busy today. Spring is here and much to do.

Hope Julie is having fun being out on that water in their boat.

hazelmichling

Bebe it's so good to see you on posting today. You must be having an easy day at work. Good for you. Are you in the hospitality business?:flowerforyou:

okiegyrl22

Hey All! I am new here, just joined yesterday. I have lots of weight to lose and I am looking forward to seeing progress.

Cindysunshine

Welcome Okie ! You will love this group ! We are one big family . Welcome to our family. Cindy

Cindysunshine

Hazel, You are such a sweet person. Thank you so much for your compliments and the congrats on my dh's job. Keep drinking that water gal. Have a great day ! Bebe, Thanks to you too. Have a great day on that island! I would love to come visit you one day. It must be beautiful where you live. Are you afraid of tropical storms? I am afraid of all storms. I don't think I could handle the tropical variety. :blushing: Cindy

hazelmichling

Okie girl, welcome! If you want to lose weight, I think you are on the right group. We have a bunch of motivated gals here with great ideas when one gets bogged and very encouraging too. Good luck to you on your weight loss.

For the month of April, we are posting our meals to help us keep our focus on healthy eating. And, of course, drinking H2o and exercising. I hope you will find this is the place for you. Just jump right in and give us any ideas you may have. quotes, music is accepted too.

hazelmichling

Cindy, do I have a funny story for ya'll. I have been struggling with drinking my H2o? WRONG! I just discovered tonight I have been drinking from a 24 oz glass and counting it as only 16 oz. How's that?:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Cindysunshine

Hazel, That is so funny :laugh: You have been doing great and didn't even know it. I knew you could do it! Have a great night sis ! Cindy

happygirl518

Good Morning Heeters, hope your all having a good day. Welcome Okie, you've come to the right group and we are delighted to have you join us here.

Waving to cindy, bebe, wonderland, julie, lucy, hazel, yari, and all that follow.

Going to be rainy here today they say. Taking kayleigh to see "the movie" Hannah Montana at the theatre in the mall today at 1:50 p.m. She received a principals award for all A's and B's (her 2nd one for the school yr. ) and we are so proud of her. Before moving here she attended catholic school and the curriculum is very different, so she has done well to settle into a new school and I am glad all is going so well for her. I think change can be hard for adults but even more so for children.

Not going to do alot today, still battling my ailments so need to take it easy. I hope Julie is having a wonderful time with her family and DH is feeling much better now., I know how worried she was and its never easy on us to see our loved ones hurting. So prayers to Julie and DH

Cindy......so glad to hear of hubby landing his job at Home Depot. They are a great company. My girlfriend here in another town her hubby has worked for them and still does for yrs. and he would not consider going anywhere else.

Well going to get some much needed things done this morning and get kayleigh ready for her movie day!!!!

have a great day everyone!!!! Hazel love your story about the water, I did the same thing, aren't we funny!!!

Luv and Hugs,
Debbie:drinker:

Cindysunshine

Good morning Heeters! I have a 3.4 pound loss to claim today. Yipee ! Today is aso my 36'th birthday. Avery woke me up this morning to give me a present she bought all her own. I collect bear figurines. She got me a cute little bear in a flowing white dress. Avery is the sweetest little lady and a true gift from God. I am going to take it easy today. Dh is at orientation until 12.30 pm today. When he gets home I think we'll go for a walk. Debbie , tell your daughter WAY TO GO on the grades! Have fun at the movie ! I hope you feel better too. Have a great day Heeters ! ttfn- Cindy

hazelmichling

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CINDY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR INSPRIATION SISTER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! I know you will be bless with all the special things God has for you today such as Avery with her sweet surprise birthday gift. Now, wasn't that the sweetest thing you could have asked for so early in the day? That really has started you day out right. And, I know you will be going on your walk with DH and DD as you are a faithful one, continuing to inspire all of us. Good job and have a very Blessed Day because today is the day the the Lord has made for your enjoyment.

Went to church this morning. Sunday school message and worship service message was simply exciting and blessed. Just think how much love God has for us all.

I have started on my H2o for today, breakfast and lunch has been logged and now to get in some exercise. I think I will play tennis on the Wii machine. That gives me a good work out on my glutes, that is for sure.

Everyone, a joyous Sunday to ya'll. Celebrate Cindy's birthday!
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Waving to all my Heeter sisters.....Okie, Toni, Kath, Steph, LucyFan, Yari, Debbie enjoying her movie time with her DD, Julie enjoying time with DH and family, Bebe, Cindy celebrating birthday, and all that follows .... :drinker:

hazelmichling

Sorry, forgot to congratulate you on your BIG loss..... way to go, birthday gal! Keep it up. You deserve it with all the walking, healthy eating and exercise you are so focused on. Love ya!

blackchick38

good monday morning all,sunday was a slow day for us heeters.well today is the beginning of the week and i hope to gat some walking done atleast started,i can feel my love handels coming out a bit,i really need to do something fast.
cindy happy belated bday and congrats on the lbs gone for good,as of in the am tuesday i will be weighing myself each week.
WHEN DO THE REST OF YOU WEIGH YOURSELF,I NEED HELP HERE. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
hazel yes im in the tourist industry,i wrk at a small hotel in nassau bah.
debbie hang in there girl :flowerforyou:
julie keep having fun
i will be back later and hope to journal all of my food and h20 today
bebe

hazelmichling

Hey there Bebe! I think you must have a very challenging but fun job in the hospitality industry. For weigh-in, my day is Friday. But this week I will be going to visit my daughter in Tennessee so won't be back until Friday night and will weigh in on Saturday. Oh boy! Hope it won't tip the scales the wrong way. Right now I am being focused on my healthy lifestyle so hopefully it won't. Taking H2o for the trip so I can sip as I ride. Fruits and chicken or tuna salad will go with me too so to keep my blood sugar balanced and my tummy full for no cravings for junk food. Now, when we get there, don't know what is goin to happen so....I gotta keep focused. Will try to make healthy choices much as I can and practice portion control. This is going to be a BIG challenge. Hope all you gals will be praying for me that I can remain strong.

Everyone must be super busy since I haven't seen any postings all weekend except from you and Cindy and Debbie. Know Julie has company and traveling north from where she is at.

Suzi, how are you and your daughter doing? Hope her infections are improving and she is on her well to being well again.

Ya'll have a wonderful healthy eating and h2o drinking day! Waving to all my HEETER sisters!:bigsmile:

Cindysunshine

Good morning Heeters. Thanks so much for the Birthday wishes! I had a great day. Bebe, I weigh in on Sunday mornings. I do however sneek a peek on Thursday morning. I don't log my weight until Sunday though. Today it is beautiful here in west Tx . I'm getting ready to go on a 2 mile walk with Avery. I ate cake last night. It was not as good as I thought it was going to be. I'm not sorry I ate it and I don't feel guilty BUT I am going to walk 4 miles and do my 3 mile watp workout today . I figure I will try to work off some of those cake calories. :bigsmile: Hazel , you'll do great on your trip. Don't worry . You are doing an awesome job! Have a great day everyone ! Remember to eat those veggies, drink that water and get moving ! Cindy

blackchick38

hello
hazel hope you have a great trip and enjoy ,
cindy good for you for not feeling guilty on eating that cake, i really need to get it together and start weighing each week so i can take this serious.looks quiet today.will be back later
bebe

LilWaterBug

Here is my Big Catch...THE ONE that got away was WAY bigger than this...and that's no Fish Tale (tee, hee!) Now I need to go back and try to catch up on the posts...

hazelmichling

Julie, great job on your catch. Did you eat it? Is it a white meated fish? How would you prepare it?
Looked like you were having too much fun out on your boat. Good job and enjoy!

Cindy and Bebe, thank you for your kind words. I know we are going to have an excellent time on our trip with DH fiance and his mom along with us. Two people we have gotten to love.

Went to water aerobics today and had a great work out. Time went by sooo fast. Yea.

Logged in all I ate today and I am pleased to have conquered another day of staying on track and under my calorie goal. Hooray! 6 glasses so far and going. Believe I will make it.

I had not fixed stir fry in such a long time and did it tonight only because I wanted to use veggies in fridge before trip. Turned out so wonderful. Chicken with cucumbers, carrots, celery, fresh mushrooms, round onion. I used Hoisin sauce for seasoning and it was yummy! Cooked in minced garlic too. Oh yeah!

Made some fresh homemade peanut butter tonight. Used roasted peanuts (3 cups) and 3 tsp peanut oil and it made 1 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter. 2 tbsp is 37 calories. We made this in our Blendtec blender. What an investment this machine has been.

BBL to check postings before bedtime tonight. Other than that, see you all at the end of the week. Have a great healthy week.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Cindysunshine

Hi Heeters, Julie- omg ! That is a gorgeous fish! :glasses: I hope you're having a blast ! Hazel, that peanut butter recipe sounds great . I love peanut butter. I think I'll try and make some. Please have a safe trip and have fun ! Bebe, you realy should weigh in once a week. You can keep track of your progress and see if you need to make any changes. Avery and I walked 2 miles this morning before we started school. I did my 3 mile watp workout after lunch. Dh and I will walk 2 miles tonight. I feel I counteracted that cake for sure. I walked 28 miles last week it took 8 hours. I burned 4,550 calories doing it. The American Heart association states that if you walk for one hour it adds 2 hours to your life expectancy. I added 16 hours to mine last week. How cool! I love this new way of life ! I just finished dinner, a huge bowl of salad with 6 oz of ground turkey and 1/4 cup low fat cheese and light ranch dressing. ThIs is one of my favorite meals. Turkey taco salad. I drank my gallon of h2o and stayed under my calories. I hope everyone had a great day today too. I'll talk to ya all tomorrow. Cindy