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Post by murphy1288 on Aug 22, 2024 11:10:30 GMT
Welcome to Alcohol Free is What We Want To Be!We are glad you are here with us! If you have been struggling with your weight and have found this board you undoubtedly have your own unique, complicated relationship with alcohol and food. Laying out the problem honestly can give you the extra push you need to succeed in getting it under control. A few questions for you to think about...do you wake up at 3 AM wondering what did you do? Do you sometimes have no recall of the evening before or do you try to recover your memory of the evening before you even get out of bed? Is your spouse angry with you...or do you simply think that A is taking over too much of your life, affecting your weight loss? These are hard questions but know that you will find understanding, love, encouragement and support on this thread. We are each in a different stage of this journey but you will find others have shared your experiences. There is no judgment, just an acknowledgement that we have been there, done that. This board of great people will support you in your journey.
Some of us have been here for several years, others are new, but all are welcome and if you have visited before but didn't stay, there is still and always a place for you. Don't get overwhelmed, take your time, if something strikes you, respond. We are great at giving advice, whether you want it or not....you will get tough love, if necessary, but you will also find help. We practice positive self-talk and support, we encourage and gently hold each other accountable. We each have stories to tell, share and suggestions to help. We post different challenges during the year. Please join us if you think this is the group for you. You will be glad you did.
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Post by murphy1288 on Aug 22, 2024 11:10:53 GMT
Labor of Love
NEW CHALLENGE
July 5 through September 2
The word labor implies a specific task or effort, many times painful or arduous. A labor of love is doing something because you really want to, not because of any monetary reward you might get for it even though it involves hard work.
This challenge is all about a labor of love, reminding yourself to love yourself so it becomes your norm.
How often do we do something for someone else because it makes them happy and in turn makes us happy. But as the saying goes “how can you love someone else if you can’t love yourself”.
There are many ways we don’t show ourselves love. We are harder on ourselves than on anyone else. We go over and over “why did I drink too much” and the ever popular "if I lost weight I would be so much happier”. We are not showing ourselves love by overeating and over drinking, we are doing the opposite. To start, give yourself grace and tell yourself yesterday is done, tomorrow isn’t here, so let’s deal with the present.
We worry about so many things, things we have no control over. Resilience, happiness and freedom comes from knowing what to care about and what to not let us get bogged down. Let go of things that do not work for you, help you, or encourage you. It is hard! You want to be a good person but be good to yourself first. Send out positivity but give yourself positivity.
We all have bad days, nothing goes right, nasty people out and about, stress levels are over the top and you have no control. This can be true in many ways but your control is to step away, love yourself.
Journal it, put it down on paper, and then let it go.
So each morning give yourself an affirmation. Here are some suggestions:
#1. I am worthy.
#2. I am enough.
#3. I am beautiful inside and out.
#4. Even my “flaws” have good and helpful aspects.
#5. I love and approve of myself.
#6. I am delighted with who I am.
#7. I fully approve of who I am, even as I better myself.
#8. I approve of myself and love myself completely.
#9. I am happy in my own skin and in my own circumstances.
#10. I am surrounded by love.
#11. I am treasured for who I really am.
#12. I am worthy of happiness and love.
#13. I enjoy my own company as I get in touch with my true self.
#14. I am at peace and happy when I’m alone.
It may sound like Stuart Smiley but go with it!
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Post by murphy1288 on Aug 22, 2024 11:11:16 GMT
THE EIGHT GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES
1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.
3. Include two servings of milk products – low fat (1%) or fat-free – each day.
4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed each day.
5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein.
6. Limit added sugar and alcohol.
7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
Drink more water:
One or more fruit daily:
One or more vegetable daily:
Dairy:
Healthy Oils:
AF:
AIM:
ANIM:
Exercise goal:
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal:
Move Accountability:
Sleep Accountability:
Nutrition Accountability:
Happiness Accountability:
Habit Accountability:
Check in Daily Accountability:
Time Management Accountability:
What did you do for yourself today?
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote
Start weight July 5:
July 12:
July 19:
July 26:
August 2:
August 9:
August 16:
August 23:
August 30:
Yay we have done great! September 2
Celebrate! Final weigh in:
Great success!
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Post by murphy1288 on Aug 22, 2024 11:16:07 GMT
THE EIGHT GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES
1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.
3. Include two servings of milk products – low fat (1%) or fat-free – each day.
4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed each day.
5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein.
6. Limit added sugar and alcohol.
7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
Drink more water: Improving!
One or more fruit daily: Yep!
One or more vegetable daily: Yep!
Dairy: Yep!
Healthy Oils:
AF: 26
AIM:
ANIM:
Exercise goal:
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Yes!
Move Accountability:
Sleep Accountability: Finally sleeping well again
Nutrition Accountability:
Happiness Accountability: Happy and grateful to be here
Habit Accountability:
Check in Daily Accountability: I'm here
Time Management Accountability: Very good
What did you do for yourself today?
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote
Start weight July 5:
July 12:
July 19:
July 26:
August 5: 159.6
August 9: 160.2
August 16: 163 Yikes!
August 23:
August 30:
Yay we have done great! September 2
Celebrate! Final weigh in:
Great success!
Good Thursday morning all! I had a good day yesterday even though I did start it feeling a bit cranky! LOL. Did some work around the house, got some phone calls made and then had choir rehearsal last night. I go this morning to donate blood. This afternoon, I need to work on boxes that I have winter sweaters and shoes stored in. I bought some vacuum seal bags and think that will help with storage. Will check back when I get home.
Murphy
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Post by amyj on Aug 22, 2024 12:32:20 GMT
THE EIGHT GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES
1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible.
3. Include two servings of milk products – low fat (1%) or fat-free – each day.
4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed each day.
5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein.
6. Limit added sugar and alcohol.
7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
Drink more water: 72/75 oz goal
One or more fruit daily: Y
One or more vegetable daily: Y
Dairy: Y
Healthy Oils: Y
AF: (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 6580
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2134
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 12,500+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked at the clubhouse, water aerobics, worked in yard, counter PU, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 3, slept well, 7 hours, Fitbit score 86, stress management 80
Nutrition Accountability: 3, protein shake, protein bar, chile rellenos casserole, broccoli soup, grilled cheese, ice cream cone
MacrosFirst: Protein: 94/137 (27%), Carbs: 121/100 (35%), Fiber: 20gm, Net Carbs: 101, Fat: 60/45 (38%), Calories: 1347/1353, 6 under, gold star, a little low on protein
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Emily in Paris, stitched, read before bed
Habit Accountability: 3, more water than Diet Coke
Check in Daily Accountability: 3, I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: 3, walked, water aerobics, laundry, yard work, stitched, couch time
What did you do for yourself today? reading, time outside, stitching
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.” ―Ken Poirot
Start weight July 5: 160.4? Mom's scale
July 12: 158.6
July 19: 158
July 26: 157.6
August 2: 156.4
August 9: 155.8
August 16: 155.2
August 23:
August 30:
Yay we have done great! September 2
Celebrate! Final weigh in:
Great success!
2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 219/240
At least 7 hours sleep: 111/240
Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13:only once, 14, 15, 16, 17:only once, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s: June 24, 2024
140s:
DH & I drove to the clubhouse to walk before my water aerobics class. It was almost chilly being out that early. As usual, the water was cold at first but I warmed up as I got moving. The HVAC guy showed up about 11 to give us an estimate for the new A/C unit. Unfortunately they can't install it until Tuesday. When he left I headed outside to work in the yard. I weeded the juniper hill, feeling good that pretty much everything is weeded at the moment. I cleared a section of the lowest tier to plant strawberry runners. I'm not sure if it gets enough sun, but the runners are free so nothing lost other than my time. I watered the strawberry plants and porch plants, then picked a few green beans and 8 cucumbers. I decided to post on our neighborhood Facebook page to come pick up free cucumbers, I got rid of all but 2 of them. When I went inside I soaked in the tub a bit, had couch time. I made broccoli soup for dinner which we had with grilled cheese sandwiches. After dinner I texted Cory about the A/C not working in case he wants to skip spending the night on Friday. He mentioned falling while jogging, so I called to get the details. He apparently looked behind him, lost his footing and has scratches on his face, hands, and legs. He also hit his head, which concerns me. He doesn't seem to have any symptoms of concussion but I told him to watch for symptoms and get himself to an ER if anything develops.
It's partly cloudy this morning, just moved into the 70's. It's only supposed to be in the mid-80's today, but we are gradually warming up into the 90's again. Thanks goodness we've had cool nights and mornings with the A/C out upstairs. I also heard from the yoga instructor yesterday. She's going to restart classes on the Monday after Labor Day. Hopefully we get enough people to come to keep the classes going.
Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, tracking, AF. Yay for coffee with friends, sorry about the yucky sandwich at Wendy's. Sorry Peggy had to spend 2 nights in the hospital, glad she is doing better. Sounds like you had a busy day. I can't believe they bumped James Taylor at the DNC.
Vicki- Yay for the scale being down. Hope DH takes the colonoscopy report seriously. The builder had to install a radon system on our house too. I don't know why they don't automatically do it since we are sitting on granite in this area. Hopefully the buyers don't demand any other fixes.
Liz- Glad you checked in!
Cindy- It's easy to lose track of the days. Hugs!
Cathy- Yay for not having to take DH to Jounieh and enjoying your outfit for cards. I track on MacrosFirst and try to prioritize protein and water. I suppose that I am trying to follow the WW 8 Health Guidelines. It also helps that we've got a lot of fresh produce to eat.
Murphy- Thanks for getting us started. Sounds like you had a good, productive day yesterday.
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Post by amyj on Aug 22, 2024 12:35:35 GMT
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Post by amyj on Aug 22, 2024 12:36:03 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
dearth
noun | DERTH
What It Means
Dearth refers to a lack or inadequate supply. It is usually followed by of.
// There is no dearth of opportunities for volunteers at the fair.
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Post by tatermom on Aug 22, 2024 13:10:37 GMT
I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progress” “Out the Door in 2024” NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: daily goal 70: 90 oz One or more fruit daily: 3 One or more vegetable daily: 4 Sober Spring AF: 214 AIM: 19 ANIM: 1 Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,293 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 8,500: 10,393 steps, 11/11 hours, 105 PU, 9 floors, stretched, walked, marched around Sleep Accountability: 6 hours, 83 sleep, 83 stress, resting, HR 74 Nutrition Accountability: 24/23 16 weeklies, egg sandwich, watermelon, banana, quest bar, cantaloupe, lamb chop, corn, tomato-cuke salad, turkey chili, bread Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,532 cal 45% carbs, 180g, 28% fat, 49g, 27% protein 108g, fiber 37g, Goal. Giving myself a gold star  Happiness Accountability: 4 feeling happy Habit Accountability: Exercise bar 3/4. Morning routine, Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 Went to breakfast, farm stand, Walmart, packed, knit, nap, tv time What did you do for yourself today? 4.journal, got my steps, knit, read in bed Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or quote: "Massive goals don't require massive action. They require consistent action. " Start weight July 5: 194.6 cabin July 12: 194 July 19: 194.8 193.8 at cabin today July 23: 192.4 Now to hold on  August 2: 194 WW August 9: 193 cabin August 16: 194.8 arggh August 23: 195.8 August 30: Yay we have done great! September 2 Good morning all. Feel good about a Trifecta +. AF, OP, AP, protein, steps and slept better. Now put that on repeat for a few days. Will be heading off to knitting and lunch. We still have some things to get ready in the van before we head up to the cabin. Need to put more water in the holding tank, add some engine fluid, DEF, guess it's for the diesel. The neighbor came by last night and she will feed the cats through Sunday when we'll get home. Even if they missed a day if we stayed til Monday, they wouldn't starve! The neighbors have been going down near Milwaukee every couple days as they are doing repairs on her mom's house, that's why she's not sure about being home SUnday, I said it's fine. Their cat would be home alone too. I stayed up to watch Oprah last night and then went up to bed. I'll probably watch Walz speech at some point but have heard enough for now. I did like vote for common sense instead of nonsense, and the line about breaking up with a bad boyfriend, who wants to come back....kind of like breaking up with the wine Not sure I'll be able to check in until we get home, maybe tomorrow from the cabin if I can get some service. I just want to walk by the shore, maybe collect some driftwood or see what treasures I find. Sure it will be an amazing photo taking time. Have a great day and weekend all. Jan Murphy Glad you had a good day and GL today with giving blood and cleaning out. Liz So glad to see you, hope you can catch up soon Hugs!! Cindy One more day and then it can all be done for awhile. Glad your appt wasn't until next week and you didn't really miss it. Amy Sorry the AC can't get done til next week, hope it stays cool for you until then. Sorry to hear about Cory, hope he gets checked out if needed. How many cuke plants did you plant? Will you cut back next year? One of those things you can't really freeze. Hope enough people come to keep yoga going. GG Enjoy your day. Is your back still feeling better today? Cathy Glad the errands got cancelled and freed up some time for you to do what you want Your outfit sounds so cute! Waving hi. |
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Post by murphy1288 on Aug 22, 2024 20:24:33 GMT
Everything was fine with the blood donation. My BP was a little higher than my normal and I will be sure to discuss that with my doctor when I see her in September.I worked a bit in my closet when I got home. I got some of those vacuum bags and put my sweaters in them. They seem to work ok and it does save space. Tomorrow I'm going to purge more stuff out of my guest closet. I should have worked in the garage this afternoon but I took a nap!! LOL. I did go around the house and turned on all my battery powered candles. I usually wait until the days get a bit shorter but I like them so why not??
Amy - That's great that you were able to gift most of the cucumbers to neighbors! I sure hope Cory is ok.
Jan - YAY for a trifecta!!
I have a couple of phone calls tomorrow notifying the Health Marketplace that I will be transitioning to my MCare advantage plan as of 9/1. I hope I don't get stuck on hold forever! Hi and hugs to everyone!
Murphy
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Post by flower on Aug 23, 2024 0:24:06 GMT
Hi friends! I’m waiting for Mac Macanaly to sing. It’s a very small venue, pretty nice! I didn’t even ask DH to come when I bought tickets, figured he say no anyway. Work was absolutely crazy on Tuesday., I was ready to quit (I wouldn’t but it was nuts) Wednesday and today we’re good. Jesse, the owner of my (old) gym wasn’t going to give people their $ for the last week he’s not open, that we paid for. I emailed him 3 times, he finally gave it to me. I won’t miss him, he’s a shady guy. I need to get BOT.
Amy, I hope Cory is ok.
Jan, have fun!!!
Cathy, your outfit sounded so cute. Love the colors!
Liz, so good to “see” you!
Vicki, men!
Cindy, I hope you slept well
Murphy, use the good plates with your candles!
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 23, 2024 10:38:46 GMT
Start weight July 5: 167.6 July 12: 171.6 July 19: 171 July 26:172 August 2: 171.2 August 9: 170.8 August 16: 167.8 August 23: 166.8 August 30: Yay we have done great! September 2 Starting weight: 167.6 and today's weight <166.8> [day two]
Good morning. Scale stayed steady.
MURPHY: Sorry you were feeling cranky...it happens sometimes.
AMY: I've never heard of macro first...will go take a look. I have trouble getting int he protein being mostly vegetarian but do TRY to get in what I can.
JAN: Hope you had fun with your knitting friends.
CAROL: So glad you are moving on to a new job and hope it will be a lot more comfortable working there than where you have been.
Here's hoping all have a good day. I may nap later BECAUSE I slept at 2am and am feeling it now at 2pm  |
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