The Daily HEET...May Thread...Open to Everyone!

Cindysunshine

Good morning Heeters, I hope you all are having a nice morning. I was up at 6 am this morning on time. I walked 2 miles in 29 minutes. I kinda walk /jog to get 14 minute miles. I plan on taking the kids to the pool today. We are getting up to 95 degrees today. Hazel, I have tomatoes planted in big pots on my deck. I think we'll have tomatoes in 2 or so weeks. The plants are huge now. I also have green peppers planted in pots. They are growing well too. I find in this heat it's nice to have them in pots so I can control their moisture level. I'm sorry you don't feel well. Did you up your fiber recently? I know when I started eating alot of fiber I had major tummy issues. Are you drinking your water? That might help. Julie, I'm so glad that bike ride didn't hurt you. I love bike riding. I need to find a place close to us where Avery and I can ride more than a couple miles. I made salsa chicken in the crockpot Sunday night and we still have alot of left so that will be my lunch. Dinner will be veggies and a lean cuisine pizza. I know, I know- that pizza is not that healthy. I eat one once a week and it satisfies my pizza cravings. I will be drinking way more than my fare share of water today. Bbogart, It's hard to find the time to exercise when you work full time. You must make the time though. It is so important to work that heart. Not only to lose weight but to keep it healthy. You can do it! I hope we all make it a great day! Drink that water-- eat those veggies-get moving- come on Heeters we can do it!!!!! ttfn-- Cindy

LilWaterBug

Helloooooo????....HEETers???? The last post was HOURS ago...where is everyone??

I'm just doing a drive by on my way to other things. Let's HOP to it HEETers!! We can't keep motivated if we don't post!!

I did another bike ride today...just a little over a mile. Once I got started my legs started hurting and I didn't want to over do it and injure myself. Boss DW wanted me to go for a ride with him but I had already gone while he was away at a meeting. He called me SISSY!!!:mad: :mad: I'll do another ride tomorrow and start working my way up. He can call me any names he wants to. I can take it...

We have just about got the "Scale" out of the pool but it's gonna take at least until the end of the week. We had to add more Muratic Acid so still no swimming. That's cause for a few more :mad: :mad: :mad:

Tomorrow is my weigh in. I have absolutely no idea what to expect. Will all the junk I ate finally catch up to me? Will my bike rides help? Will they hurt me with added fluid gain because of muscle pain? I have no idea but I'll take what I get....the drama continues...until tomorrow...

I'm off for now...
Julie

Cindysunshine

Hi guys, How is everyone? I'm super Jazzed right now! I started this healthy lifestyle journey in a size 28 -gasp-:embarassed: I put on and am wearing a size 24 now. Yippeeeee!!! I love this way of life! I love going down sizes!!! I love you guys!!!! I just got back from my 2 mile walk. I did 4 miles today and swam for an hour with the kids. I had a super great day!!! I hope you all did too! Julie, Your bike rides will be beneficial. Maybe not this week but don't worry they will. I love my bike. I want to get up to a 10 mile ride. I did 15 mile rides a few years ago. I so want to get back to that. Ok guys- I gotta run- Nighty-night- Cindy

bbogart

Sorry guys...got stuck at work yesterday. I had to show up early to take an advancement test...boo!!! We'll see how it turns out, but I'm not holding my breathe. I hope everyone has a great day. Seeya.

hazelmichling

WOO HOO! Julie and Cindy .... such great leaders of ours. Thanks for your postings as I just love reading them and trying to get myself back on track.

BBogart, you and I need to work on our life balance of scheduling ourselves. That is what i got out of my Bible study yesterday. I asked everyone to pray for me about it and then i found out I am not the only one facing this challenge of balancing my life. So, let's work on it with you working full time, night shift and family. I know you are younger than I am so ..... let us not be procrastinators and do it!!

Learned that i may be having some digestive problems with adding the multivitamins to my list of pills that I am taking and so it was recommended that I take Activia yogurt as it has that special ingredient to help fight my bacterias. Went to Walmart and bought me a large container of it and so that will be added to my daily diet from this morning.

Yes, I still have H2o challenges, but keeping that in mind, working on it. Thanks gals for being there for me and pushing me along. Not making the gym this week like I wanted to, but that will all be getting worked out as my life balances out and I make time for stuff instead of being on this computer so much.

And with that, I am waving a Good Morning to all and wishing you all a GREAT and FANTASTIC day towards your healthy eating and exercising. Keep it up, Cindy and Julie and we will all be joining in real soon. Right BBogart?

TTFN. Hazel

LilWaterBug

Post and run for me. Got on the scale and I'm up 1 pound. Hey, after the terrible month I had in April if all I get is a pound, I'll accept it and move on. Like Cindy says, the bike rides will help as will my swimming when we get the poool straightened out. I need to remove a star from my fridge (one of my motivators) and adjust my ticker. That's ok though...I'll start bringing it back down again next week.

Make it a great day everyone!
Julie

hazelmichling

Julie, you were sorta expecting this since you had all that company. Your lb gain is not bad at all. You will be able to take it off and more with all your bike riding and swimming activities coming up. You are so inspirational with your focus and self motivations. Great going. Hooray for Julie! Love ya gal!
TTFN. Hazel

Cindysunshine

Hi Heeters, How is everyone today? Julie, that 1 pound is not bad at all. It could even be water weight or something. Keep up the bike rides and get in that pool! You will lose that pound plus many more! Hazel, I'm glad your feeling better. I hope the yogurt helps. I walked 2 miles in 32 minutes with the kiddos this morning. Avery keeps up and loves the pace. I am going to do my 3 mile workout this afternoon. I have been struggling to get that watp workout in since I started watching Eddie. I just can't seem to drag myself out of bed at 5.45 to do it. I have to fit it in more often somehow though. When the 2 little ones wake from their naps I think we'll hit the pool. It's 95 degrees here again today. They changed tomorrow from 105 to 107 and Friday to 109 degrees. Jeez! :glasses: I am so glad we don't have humidity. Have a great everyone! Here's just a friendly reminder to- Drink that water, eat those veggies and move that body! ttfn- Cindy

bbogart

Hey y'all!! I just ngot to work, so I figured I'd check in and say hey. I plan on getting an hour of cardio @ lunch time and tomorrow I am going to ride my bike in to work. It's a really good work out...11 mimles one way. The only thing that sucks is if I have to work late. Then I'm riding home at such a late time...oh well. Gotta find the motivatiojn somewhere. I think I convinced my wife to buy a bike. We are going to go look at new bikes tomorrow. We'll see what happens. She hates the idea of spending that much money on a bike, but I know she will appreciate it in the long run. I'll check back in after my work out.

Cindysunshine

Hi Heeters, I just finished my 3 mile watp workout! I am so glad I did it!! I need to get back to doing it at least 3 days a week. I like to burn 800-900 calories a day through exercise. When I walk 4 miles outside I burn about 800 but if I walk 2 miles in the am and then do my 3 mile watp I burn 900 or so calories. I took the kids to the pool for a couple hours today. We had a blast! I need to go make my turkey taco salad. I hope everyone had a fabulous day! ttfn- Cindy

bbogart

Just finished my workout for the day... 30minutes on the eliptical, 20 minutes on the stationary bike, and 10 minutes of strength training (trying to rehab an injured shoulder blade). Hope y'all have a great night.

LilWaterBug

Bogart...you said a bad word....shhhhh....(elliptical, we don't say that word in this thread, LOL!)....I tried, I really tried..to convince myself it was my Healthier Me Machine...but it's EVIL I tell ya...just EVIL!!!

All kidding aside, it's not that bad...well, yeah it is but...Hooray for you for doing 30 minutes. I was only able to work my up to 20 minutes and then got sidetracked. Guess I need to get back to it considering it's sitting right behind me...hovering behind me...breathing down my neck...shadowing me as I type...

<<<sigh>>> OK, now I have the *E* machine, a bicycle and a pool. What's my excuse??? :ohwell: :ohwell:

I hope you all had a great day. I took a day off from the bike ride. I really think my body needed a break. I'll get back to it tomorrow and threatened DH with his life to get the chemicals in the pool straightened out because I was swimming this weekend. Scale or no scale. It won't hurt me, it just makes the bottom of the pool look ugly which is sad. But I can't swim until we get the chemical treatments straightened out again. :ohwell:

NItey NIte HEETers! And congrats to Cindy on those clothing sizes! I missed that earlier but you are ON YOUR WAY girlfriend!!

Julie

bbogart

Good morning Heeters!!! I don't know what my problem has been over the past week, but I feel better today. A little more motivated, a little more willing to pass on the garbage food...just better. I am going to ride my bike in to work today...11 miles one way, and then home again. The way there is usually the worst because of the ungodly amount of wind here in Corpus. That's ok. When I ride my bikie to work I usually earn about 900-1200 calories. This means I can take my sweety out to breakfast this morning. I hope y'all have a great day and I'll check in later...

hazelmichling

Morning all..... BBogart, way to go. I see you have found your motivation back and I say WAY TO GO! Riding your bike 11 miles to work one way is just great. You need to get to work and what a great idea to bike it and get in your exercise at the same time. And then rewarding yourself by being able to take your DW to breakfast .... what a FANTASTIC idea. And she will love you for doing all you do for her too. Oh, you are so special alright.

I am still working on balancing my schedule of life. Did have my yogurt with Flax Plus cereal for breakfast with a nice banana. Great start of the day. now to remember to take my meds and drink H2o. Bible study next and then cleaning to get ready for my daughter's return from college for a few weeks. Hooray!

We are having such humid weather today. Think you are sending it up from Corpus to North Texas. At least we are not getting the 100 degrees that Cindy is experiencing in West Texas. Don't look forward to it this summer. I say, thank you Jesus for working airconditioners.

Juiie,l I know you are going to enjoy your pool and swimming. I enjoy the pool too. But, don't have the convenience of having one in my backyard. May go to water aerobics class this evening. Now, i know I will enjoy it once I get there. The problem is getting there. (Procrastination problem).

Lucy, last days of finals? Graduation party all planned? Post when you can. We would love hearing from you.

Debbie, I know your project is coming along just great and think of how proud you will be of your renovation when it is all done. How is Kay doing? Back to health? And how is your health going with the sore throat and diabetes? Saw you on that diabetes thread. Seems like an interesting and informative group. Have you got your garden planted?

Bebe, how you doing my Bahama sistah? Hope you will be able to jump on to the thread from time to time from your work computer. Miss you gal. Have a fresh mango for me, will you?

Cindy, thank you for being there for all of us. I am so proud of you losing all that weight and dropping your dress sizes. You do deserve it for working so hard on your exercise and being so focused on your healthy eating which is not only good for you, but for your family as well. How cool is that Avery loves the challenge of your pace on your walks. She is getting such great training in her upbringing with healthy lifestyle which will be her lifestyle. I recall when I was younger and babysat my sister's girls and girl friend's children, I took them to the beach a lot and that got me in the water playing with them. I enjoyed that soooo much. But then, living in Hawaii at that time, my life was spent so much outdoors and here now, my life is spent indoors. It has made me just now realize how much I miss living in Hawaii. Lifestyle there is so different than this metrocrest living.:glasses: :glasses: :bigsmile:

Yari, Noey and rest to follow .... missing you all. Come back and visit.

TTFN ... Hazel

Cindysunshine

Good morning Heeters, I hope everyone is doing great today! We just got back from our morning 2 miles. Wheww It's already HOT out there! We did it in 33 minutes. I'm going to walk 2 more miles tonight after the sun goes down. It's gonna be 106 here today. :glasses: I 'm going to fill the kiddie pool up for the itsy bittie kiddos today. We have a shady spot on our deck. They'll have a blast. I'll take Avery to the big pool when Eddie goes home. Hazel, thank you so much hon! You are so sweet. Julie, it's great your giving your body a rest. We all need that. Bbogart, 22 miles- wooohoooo!!!!!!!!! That is awesome!!!!!! I hope your wife finds a bike she likes. I love riding with my family. Where is everyone else? I know Bebe has computer issues and Debbie is fighting a cold. I hope you both get back soon. Lucy where are you? Come on guys, We want to hear from you. Your team misses you!!! Ok here's your friendly reminder to- drink that water * eat those veggies* log that food * get moving* have a great day * I'll talk to ya all later on. Have fun today! Cindy

bbogart

What's up? Just got back from a 56:00 bike ride with the wife. She just bought a new road bike and we did 10.3 miles for her first ride. Pretty good. I burned about 544 calories on that ride and I'll do a little eliptical later...ssshhh, don't tell LilWaterBug I said another bad word. Earmuffs!!! Anyway...gotta go get ready for work. TTYL

Cindysunshine

Hi Team ! How is everyone doing? Bbogart, Great job on that bike ride! You and your wife are well on your way to a healthier lifestyle :flowerforyou: Eddie woke up from his nap at 2pm. I decided we would go to the big pool. We swam for 3 hours. It's super hot here . :glasses: I put on spf 50 and I still burned a little. I do not tan. I turn pink than red. I am super cautious about the sun. I wish I didn't burn. We had a blast though. I plan to do a 2 mile walk after the sun goes down. I don't know how many calories I burned in the pool. My heart rate monitor says its water proof but I don't trust that it is. What's for dinner? I'm making turkey meatball whole wheat subs with low fat mozz. I'll make baked sweet potatoes to go along. I ate about a cup of green peppers and a cup of tomato for lunch so I'm set for my veggies. Everyone in my neighborhood is noticing my weight loss. They see me walk every day and a few of them even cheer me on as I pass their homes. I feel so great! I know I tell you all how mucjh I love this way of life but boy , I realy mean it!!!! I'm so glad this way of life finally clicked with me. I know this time I will keep the weight off once I lose it all. I also know I will see my goal weight of 160 pounds. I'm 5' 8 tall. I've weighed 160 before when I was 17. I felt great at that weight. at 160 I wear a size 8. I hope you all feel as exited as I do. Just from losing the weight i have I feel like a new person. Ok everyone, I hope you all have a great evening! ttfn- Cindy

bbogart

Just did another 23 miles on the bike...normally I wouldn't ride twice in 1 day, but I had a [personal challenge to ride 150 miles in 30 days. It ended today and I had to do 23 miles this evening on top of what I did with my wife this afternoon. I am beat, but I finished it. Time for some dinner!!! TTYL

hazelmichling

Woo hoo .... way to go Cindy and BBogart. BBogart, you have no motivational problems anymore. Just keep your goal infront of you and you are well on your way bruddah HEETER.

Between the two of you, think you can get me going? Reading all your success stories sure is getting me thinking good and hard. That's for sure. My DD is coming come and I know she will be kicking me in the butt to get to the gym. Maybe that is what I need to get back on track again.

She is driving back today from Tennessee but I won't see her until late Saturday night or Sunday morning for church. She has such a busy lifestyle as she will be attending her best girlfriends college graduation ceremony in Abilene upon her return. She will jump and catch an ride with another of her best friend for that ride after driving all the way from Tennessee (12 hours). I'm so glad that young people have soooo much energy and pliable bodies. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Will be checking back later for more posts to read. Waving good morning to Julie, Bebe, Debbie, Noey, Yari, Lucy, Cindy, BBogart, Kathy and all that follows. Have a healthy eating day and drinking that H2o. It is getting warmer and we need to hydrate ourselves.

BBL ... Hazel

Cindysunshine

Goood morning Heeters, How is everyone today? I just finished my AM 2 miles -33 minutes - 421 calories burned. I want to do my 3 milr workout sometime today. Eddie will be here until 7 pm so I'm not sure when I'll get it in . Thanks a bunch Hazel! You can do it too! Get yourself back to that gym! I wish I could take some classes at the gym. I would love to try water aerobics and spinning. You are doing so well with the weight loss. You can't let yourself become too comfortable with this. Keep pushing yourself. I have confidence in you friend. :flowerforyou: It's gonna be a scorcher here again today. 109 degrees . Yikes!! :glasses: Julie, Have you been in that pool yet? How are your bike rides going? Hey everyone remember to drink that water ! I know that you all know how important it is. Hazel how are you doing with your water? Has anyone tried cold water with a wedge of lemon it it? What is everyone doing for exercise today? What fun plans do we all have for the weekend? Well the troops are getting restless- ttfn- Cindy

hazelmichling

Hi ya Cindy. Don't see any other posting today yet. But I am sure it will be coming along.

Well, I want you to know that I have been doing well with my H2o now that I realize what size my glass is. LOL. Okay, went for my weigh in this morning and no gain no loss. i will take it this week not bad for not weighing last week due to my bad week and attitude with my stomach problem. So, onward and downward with the weight loss program with DH encouraging me.

Your weather ... omg! Please do not send it over here. You may keep it to yourself, thank you. We are exeriencing 93 today with high humidity thanks to BBogart probably sharing all that humidity from down south.

Followed DH to Mesquite this am to take our RV for servicing and such. It was quite a drive but I did well on the freeway, TYJ. Went to lunch and had a garden salad with minimal italian dressing and had to have a roll (shucks). Yes, drank water and i normally take lemon in my water.

Thanks, Cindy, for your help and encouragement. You are so inspiring with all your energy and all that you do. You and Julie are great team leaders, that is for sure. Have a fantastic day with the children.

TTFN....Hazel

Cindysunshine

Hazel, Great job with the water! Maintaining your weight is great. You can jump right back in and get losing again. :flowerforyou: Your so very welcome Hazel ! I you ! I know we all have in us what we need to suceed in this weigh of life. ok off to get the kiddos some ice cream. ttfn- Cindy

Cindysunshine

Heeters where are you? Calling all Heeters- we all have to remember to post ! I know we're all super busy BUT our team is important . I just came in from my am 2 miles- Avery and I walked it in 32 minutes. I burned 424 calories doing it. I peeked at the scale this morning and my ticker will be updated tomorrow at weigh in. I hope you all are having a great day so far. I have Eddie for a few hours today. I need to go to HEB for fruits and veggies. I also need to find a life jacket for Eddie at a reasonable price. He's becoming a little fishy. Avery loves to swim and has been in the pool since she was 2 . She is a strong swimmer. I love that. I didn't learn to swim until I was 9 . Hugh, isn't it funny how we do things differantly with our children than what was done with us? I had a great childhood but I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was 8 or 9. Avery has been riding a 2 wheeler since she was 5. I never hold my kids back . I encourage them to try new things and tell them the sky's the limit on what they can accomplish . Our saying is" you can do it- there's nothing to it but to do it !" I want you all to remember that ! This applies to all of you too. We can do ANYTHING we set our minds to do. Mindset is such an part of this way of life. OK team- I better go- ttfn- Cindy

Cindysunshine

Wow, you all are still MIA- where is everyone? heloooooooo ?????????

lucyfan2009

Hi everyone. I know it's been awhile. Matt is at prom tonight and I can't sleep. I am finished with finals and school until Fall again. Currently gardening and cleaning like a mad woman to get the house in order for graduation and open house and all that...sorry I haven't posted in a long while.

Hazel, thanks for not forgetting me!

I tried reading all the posts but honestly can't remember much except that it seems we have a newbie, at least for me, hello to you!!!

I'm maintaining my weight and for now I'm grateful for that...there is so much other things to focus on.

I'll try to check back later. Everyone have a wonderful Mother's Day!

xxoo,
Lucy

hazelmichling

Here I am to say "good night". Had a busy day trying to finish cleaning before DH comes in sometime tonight or early in the morning. :bigsmile: That should count for exercising since it was a LOT of hardwork of dusting and running of the vacuum. :laugh:

Took some time out to spend with DH and we attended a community concert for "seniors" or, should I say, the band was made up of "seniors" and they really did a FANTASTIC job. Enjoyed listening to their music and can't wait until their next concert.

Lucyfan, I can't forget you. I know you are buy with Matt's prom and graduation coming up and planning for a party and all. But, I know you can do it and will do a great job of it. Have a great time with your garden and all the summer fun before classes begin again next fall. My hat goes off to you.

Cindy, Julie, Debbie, Lucy, Noey, Yari Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow. And, BBogard, a Happy Mother's Day to your DW too. Nite all.....

Hazel

LilWaterBug

Cindysunshine

Happy Mother's Day Moms!!!!!! How is everyone today??? At weigh in I'm down 3.6 pounds. Hey I just checked my log and I lost exactly 3.6 pounds last weigh in too. Hugh. I burned 6,041 calories through my workouts last week. I walked 26 miles- I exercised for a little over 9 hours. Ok guys, make it a great day- ttfn- Cindy

hazelmichling

Cindy .... CONGRATULATIONS on that weight loss! I think by your keeping such good records of your exercise time along with what kind of exercise you do and your other loggings, that is great and keeps you on top of your goals set. I know I need to follow your great examples.

My sister suggested I stay away from the "fried foods" which after she mentioned to me, I realized how much of it I had eaten this past couple weeks. Need to remember that.

Hope your Mother's Day is going just super. Keep up the great work with the children and your healthy lifestyle. You are a keeper and an insparational person.

Love,
Hazel

Cindysunshine

Thanks a bunch Hazel ! Oh my dear, you must stay away from those fried foods. I bake everything. I did a 3 mile bike ride with Avery earlier. I'm well on my way to riding 10 miles . We rode for 3 today. It was too hot or we would have gone further. I love keeping accurate records of my foods and exercise. It keeps me accountable. I keep my exercise log on my fridge so it's a constant reminder. I hope you're a great day! :flowerforyou: Cindy