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

Hi heeters . Julie, thanks so much for the compliment. I would love to carry our team. I love inspiring others. I do feel that I get it this time around. I'ts such a great feeling. I understand why you'll be MIA for awhile but it does sadden me. I'll sure miss you. I'm feeling great dismay at the current state of our country. Having small children makes me think of things going on in our country as well as the world in a special light. It makes me sick sometimes to think of the legacy we as a country are leaving our children. I am a bit political also. I tend to be an activist. I homeschool because I'm jaded on our public school systems. I would love for you to email me and invite me to view anything you do over the web. I have a sneaky suspicion our views may be alike. I want us to keep in touch . Lucy, Keep up that studying -those 2 weeks will fly by . Thank you too for the compliment. Eddie will be here at 7 am tomorrow. I need to go to bed so I can get up at 6 am and do my workout. Have a great night everyone. Cindy

Good morning (?) all my HEETERS sistas. It has been encouraging to me to read your happenings and I really needed to get all that inspirational encourgements.\\

Cindysunshine, you have a great name for being that special blessing to my life. Congratulations on your determination and weight loss. You go girl! Keep it up and before we know it, you will be at your goal. You are such an active, busy mom and I know it helps to be so focused on all that you do. Keep it up!

We are having some stormy weather here this morning. I hear the thunder rolling but don't hear any rain yet. I'm sure it will be coming. We expected it yesterday but none til this a.m.

Lucyfan, end of semester and soon you will be able to relax some. I congratulate you for keeping your focus on your healthy eating. I know the exercise will come this summer. My daughter is in college and is also looking to the end after finals. She will be traveling back to Texas for 3 weeks and I will be busy with her then preparations for her upcoming wedding.

Debbie, I was sad to hear of Kay's illness but glad to know she is on the mend. Thank God that he made children so resilient that they can bounce back with tender loving care that way. Now, for you and DH, take those meds and vitamins. Get as much rest for your body as you can and I pray you will be on the mend soon too. Don't allow your bodies to get too low on the immunity. Bad stuff floating around all the time. Congrats on the saw and yes, the window airconditioners. God is good, all the time. We continue to pray for your health issues.

Yari, it was sooo good to see your post when I got back from my trip. I knew you were on track.... just busy. Keep it up as you also inspire me with your determinations. How's the language learning coming along? How many languages do you speak?

Bebe, my Bahama isle girl. You make my day. I can imagine you out there on that island enjoying your balmy weather, walking on the beach, eating that fresh mangoes falling out of the tree right in your yard. Yes, I miss my island living days but you help me to relive them just thinking of you in the Bahama's. Someday perhaps I can come out to your islands. But, in the mean time, you are getting the idea of weighing in, logging in your food and what a way to go! Yes, with your walking and focus on healthy eating, minus the alcohol, you will see that scale dropping too.

Julie, my dear, it saddens me to know that you won't be on the posts on a regular basis. But, I understand we all need to set priorities and do what our hearts are leading us to do. So, I support you in your political endeavors. Come back from time to time and remember us and to let us know how you are etc. I pray DH is still on the mend and almost if not already, back good as new.

Suzi, haven't seen you lately. Write and let us know how you are doing, dear.

For me, I have fallen off the wagon, so to speak. :sad: :sad: My weigh in was not a good one and I am thoroughly disgusted with myself. :sick: :sad: I have been evaluating myself over the weekend and have determined all that need to drink our H2o, exercise and getting in our dairy, vegetables and fruits is a must in our daily diet. It was difficult being out of my comfort and not having my schedule. But, today, despite the storm we are having, will be a bright new day and I will be back on track. Thanks Cindy for being there inspiring me the way you do. yes, get out that whip and yell at me if you must. :laugh: So here's to a restart:drinker:

you all. Hazel

Hi Heeters, The babies are napping and Avery is writing her spelling words so I have a few minutes to spare. Hazel, Don't be too hard on yourself . You were on vacation and being away from home on vacation makes it hard to stick to your plan. Just pick yourself up ,brush yourself of and get back into the groove. I know you can do it ! Drink that water hon! Remember it's soo good for you. :drinker: It's shaping up to be a beautiful day here. I think it's supposed to reach 90 degrees. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. Have a great day - ttfn- Cindy

I'm back I forgot..............I have a question for you all to think about. Ya all know I planted a garden, and I am looking to do some herbs in my windowsill, but don't know much about them, so undecided as to what I will grow........so got to thinking, "What spices do you like and how do you use them?"

I think I would have to say my favorite spice is "Garlic". It is good for your heart and fighting cancer. I love to use it in sauces, on roated potatoes and to add to meats.

Also here is a quote for all of us today: "Learn from Yesterday; Live for Today; and Hope for Tomorrow"

make it a good day everyone, :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: To your health!!!:drinker:
Best Wishes Debbie

hi there guys,i will be mia for a few more days.my computer has died and i will probaly have to get another one,and right the money is tight.but i will snrak in on wrk computer when i can.hows is everyone?now i will try to read as much as i can.will try my best to be back later
bebe

Hello all,

Debbie - I like the idea of an herb garden. My fav is basil, I can sit and smell fresh basil for hours! I grow it every year in my garden. I also grow 2 diff types of chives, which I also love on lots of stuff. Since you like Garlic, garlic chives would be nice to grow, they are easy, the flowers are very pretty and both the leaves and the seeds are edible. They do taste like garlicky onions. I also like thyme and am growing 2 diff types right now, this year I want to add the chocolate variety if I can find it. We are getting started on our garden in the next week or so. Still can't plant hot weather stuff, but I can get ready for it...

Hazel - Great to see you are still hanging in there, Cindy is right, just get up and keep going.

I'm trying to finish school up for the term and Matt is going to prom on 5/9 and blah, blah, blah so I'm trying to deal with all of that too. It is killing any semblance of a budget I am trying to keep.

Everyone try to stay focused and I'll talk again later,
Lucy

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is having a great day. I am wiped out. I was out until midnight last night. We went shopping and dh bought me a bike. Of course when we got home at midnight I hurried and put away the groceries and rode my bike for around 15 minutes. By the time I was ready for sleep it was 2 am. I got up at 6 am for Eddie. Thank goodness he fell asleep around 9 am. I napped for about 1.5 hours while he slept. I think I can function now. I have to get to bed erlier now that I'll be getting up at 6 am Mon- Fri. I have all my food for the day logged. I'm under my calories. I haven't worked out yet but I will do my 3 mile watp workout when Eddie leaves today. It looks like it might rain so I hope I can get my 2 miles in outside too. I hope everyone has a great day ! ttfn- Cindy

Hi guys, I hope everyone had a great day. I managed to walk 4 miles and ride 15 minutes on my bike today. It was raining off and on all day. Hopefully tomorrow the sun will shine and I can get in more bike riding. Hazel , I hope you feel better hon. These healthy foods can sure do a number on our tummies sometimes. :flowerforyou: I need to get myself to bed . I want to get up at 6 am and do my 3 mile workout before Eddie gets here. Nighty night gals- Cindy

Bebe, my sweet Bahama island girl. Come on now. You CAN do it. Don't stress out without the ocmputer because you are being creative and getting on with your neighor's pc or from work. What do you mean you are not eating at all? Now, that is NOT good. You may already know that when you starve your body it will start storing fat. I know, sounds crazy. You gotta eat, Bebe, but just make healthy choices. You had been doing so well and you and I can do it together. I have fallen off the wagon too, but together we can get back up and on it again. So you with me girl? Let's do it! Us island girls gotta stick together.

I know, I miss Julie too. But you know what? We have a great new leader in Cindy. She is so full of energy and staying so focused on her goals. Let's join her so we can get some of that weight loss too.
you girl. let's do it together! No :drinker: Just eat healthy. And log in when you can to the dairy.

Love,
Hazel

Hello friends, How is everyone doing this fine day? Julie, YIPEEEEEE on your weight loss ! :flowerforyou: Way to go girl ! Bebe, I know not having your computer must be so tough. Please know that we will be here for you when you're back up and running and you can do it without us too. I believe in you Bahama mama ! Hazel, Thanks for the vote of confidence ! How are you today? I hope you feel better. Is everyone drinking their water? How about that exercise? What is everone doing for exercise today? I woke up promptly at 6 am and did my 3 mile watp workout. I plan to ride my bike for 30 minutes and walk 2 miles . IIt's a beautiful day here in Tx. The sun is shining and it's supposed to be in the high 80's. I hope it's nice in your neck of the woods too. Ok guys I better run- ttfn- Cindy

Good morniing, HEETER Sisters! How we all doing today? We had a thunderstorm and rain pass earlier but I think it looks like it is beginning to clear for a bright new day for us.

Want to share the following with ya'll. Something I read this morning.

Interacting with other people over the Internet has actually been proven to help people lose weight. A study from Brown Medical School found that people who participated in a structured online weight-loss program in which they had continual contact with others lost three times as much weight over six months as people who just had access to weight-loss information online. And people who logged on to the Web site more frequently lost more weight than the people who logged on less often.

I think this makes a lot of sense. So, HEETERS, let's see more of you often on the postings. Love to hear from you.

Have a great healthy eating and exercising day with your H2o :drinker:

Just to let you know, I stayed below my calories yesterday and did my 8 glasses of H2o. Yippee! Logged my food diary too. It sure did help boost my motivation to try again for today.

BBL Hazel

Hazel , I just posted in the new May thread. Go to recent posts and look for my username Cindysunshine. If that doesn't work Go to the motivation and support messages and look for the Heeters May thread. I hope you find us. ttfn- Cindy