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

Julie, those birds at Walmart ... if they are fairly large and black colored, they very well could be those greckos. They are a noisy bunch and if they stay there all day, the mess would be horrific! I hate those birds. Don't know what good they do except noise and mess.

Bebe, fish and mango? Now, that sounds just like island style eating. Yum yum. what kind of fish was it? reef and fried? Strange breakfast food, but if it works, then it is okay. I love mango but don't like paying the high price at the market. You know when you live in the islands and they fall off the tree like yours does, it is hard to pay big money at the market.

One of my goals for the month of April that is helping me, is planning my menu. I don't plan it ahead of time so far in advance, but if I can get it first thing in the morning, then my mind is on the right direction of healthy eating and I become more focused. Perhaps this could help you, Bebe. At least you have healthy food in the house to select from.

tonight I fixed a chicken pot pie from my diabetic cook book and it sure looks good. Approximately 256 calories for 1 cup. But I didn't use half and half cream and my salt is very minimal. Carbohydrate is 18g. since I didn't eat much all day, I think this will just round off the day for me.

time for dinner. TTFN. still struggling with the H2o. I am almost down with 6 glasses so maybe not too bad.

Gee, it would be good to hear from Julie. I have been praying for DH and praying for healing on his body. Peace and strength for Julie. This is for you, Julie ... :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hi Heeters, good to see you Yari, waving to all the other Heeters. We too are suppose to hit a high of 70 and I am so ready for some fine weather. Truck needs cleaned out and a really good washing so hoping to get that done.

Here is something cute I found to share with all of you:

:drinker: Diet supreme willpower tonic :drinker:

1 qt determination
1 cup desire
1 TBSP common sense
1 TBSP foresight
1 cup energy
1 TBSP stick-to-itiveness

Bring to a boil, add remaining ingredients, let steep for 1 hour and bottle. Drink as needed. :drinker:
To our health!!!!

Well everyone take care and know I think of you all a bunch!!!
Love and Hugs, Debbie

Good Evening

Boy this is an active group.. I 'm having a hard time keeping up and keeping track.

It was our 32 Anniversary today.. Hubby and I went to this local fine Restaurant on the Intercoastal waterway... I overate, but I did get some ideas about trying new food. Hubby's entree , braised short ribs came with Himalayan Red Rice. Good RICE.... It has this real nice nutty flavor... I had the mixed grill platter, of duck, lamb and filet mignon. with red cabbage and field greens salad... I brought most of the meat home.

I walked 4.5 miles today and did some yardwork , so I hope that worked off some of my calories.

SUE

Cindy, yes, those birds are irritating. If not making noise, making a mess. i forget where it is, but my DH told me this one place piped in sounds of monkeys and the birds disappeared. More people should do that, huh? Some places here in Dallas have signs that they will periodically have loud noises to chase the birds away in case you happen to be in the area when that happens not to be alarmed. I have not heard that yet. I like the idea of the monkey sound best.

Good Morning,

I'm just updated my profile page so go check it out. I'm still working on trying to find a pix to upload. but haven't figured that out yet.

I just got back from my walk . My friend and I walked 3 miles in 43 minutes. That's a little faster than a 4mph pace. I think we should be ready for the 5k next Saturday.. Of course our walk this morning was level and the 5k on Saturday is up and over the causeway and back... My son is also entering the 5k but he'll be of course running it.

Were is everybody from? I live on the east coast of Florida, halfway between Jacksonville and Miami.

SUE

Sue, Great job on the walking ! :flowerforyou: I am in Odessa, Texas now. We moved here from Ohio 2 years ago. We are not staying in this part of Texas forever though. I don't realy like the oil country . :frown: Have a great day! Cindy

Morning, sisters. Sue, I in Dallas, Texas. Originally from Hawaii, transplanted in Guam and the Island of Saipan and ended up in Dallas.

Bebe, guess you know now, why I am familiar with island type of food. I miss it at times so please enjoy it for me. Have you always lived in Bahama's?

Okay, gals, I gotta run, just wanted to pop in and let you all know I just got back from my weekly weigh in and lost 2.7 pounds!!! Hooray! Now to keep it off.

Bebe, keeping a food dairy journal, I believe, is really helping me to stay focused. Hope this helps you too. Also, Cindy has been good to remind me to drink my water and I agree that this too, is important.

Going to DBU Hymn Sing today so will check back later. TTFN. :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Julie, we love you. Hang in there. Praying for you and DH.

Good Day Heeters, Hope your all doing well today. Well the weight is creeping back on slowly and I am still eating well. When I hurt myself a week ago I took some time off to heal and then the weather was not suitable for walking so getting back into my routine again. I am back on some medication to help with managing my diabetes so I hope with that said and taking it (though I hate to take medication), that things will turn around again. Sorry to whine as its not good for me to nor do I want to drag anyone else down. Just being Real with myself.

So many of you are walking and exercising like crazy and that is great. I see that Julie hasn't posted in a few days but with hubby ill and family members coming in to visit, she needs a little break and we have got to keep going and posting as she wouldn't want it any other way. Keep her and hubby in your prayers and I know when she can she'll be back to us.

WTG Hazel.....you are dong so great, and Cindy too!!!! You both are such an inspiration. Bebe and Lucy you are getting mindset and that is key to success. Dispite all that has been going on with me and family and such I am not giving into old habits and bad foods. I love eating better, and feeling good and I know in time I will get there, I want it too bad to fail.

Did anyone watch dr. phil today? He was saying that to yoyo diet is like a death sentence. That hit me hard, but made alot of sense. He also said their is no quick fix and you can't take a mix, or pill, or try some waste away creams and think you'll get fit and lose weight. You have to get all the components in order, mind, body, food and exercise, you can't do one without the other. He is right, and I think that is what our emphasis is here, is simply what we stand for: Healthy Eating and Exercise Team. Julie could not say it better and if we do just that we will 'Shape UP". So its just that simple..

Keep up the great work everyone, and I'll get back to all of you later,
Debbie:drinker:

Hi Debbie, Great to hear from you. I agree 100% on getting your mind, body ,food and exercise in order. You have to have the right mind set or no "diet" will ever work. I have lost 100 + pounds and gained it back twice because I had the wrong mind set. I thank God I finally get it. I know this time I will be sucessful in keeping it off. I also agree that losing the weight twice and gaining it back was terribly hard on my body in ways I may never know. I am so thankful my body is responding to the exercise and eating right this time too. I now realize that this is a lifetime thing for me. I will have to eat right and exercise the rest of my life or resign myself to being overweight and unhealthy. Nope- No sir- I pick the exercise and eating right! I you all and want the same for you too ! We can do this ! We are all beautiful, strong women ! We ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ttfn- Cindy

TGIF like it means anything to me ,cuz i dont have the weekend off :sad:
DEBBIE~thank you for watching dr phil and sharing that info with us,i have so many diet pills i can open up a diet store.but i havent taken any in a long time due to them speeding up my heart,and just early this am i was thinking of taking some of the slim quick that are on my computer desk.and he is right about the mind set,if its not in the mind to do well,then we will fail and try another quick fix and some days i want a quick fix.today and everyday i look at myself in the bathroom mirrow and ask myself how did you get like this?i want to put a towel over it so bad just so i dont see me in it,to tell the truth if i was living by myself i would of done just that.so after i read your post ,i went and confronted the mirrow and told him that i will not ask that question again,instead i will do away with the mindset of the quick fixes and eat healthy,exercise most days,dont want to schedule myself cuz i will only break it,but RE MIND myself that this is the only body that i have and if i take care of it like i have being doing for the last 3dys now,i will see changes in my appearance.like you i have gained a few and stayed away from the group for a few dys,i told myself thoes sisters of yours are there for you so go back and from that day to now,i have been seeing progress in the way i think about losing weight.
hazel congrats to you,give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. yes i have lived in the bahamas all of my life ,hawaii i will love to visit some day.
debbie is right we need to keep posting ,i fro got julie was havin company.so guys lets fight this fight cuz we are out to win.
bebe