Alcohol Free is What We Want To Be! Thursday, September 12

HOCUS POCUS, WE NEED TO FOCUS!

September 3 - October 31

The focus of this challenge is to become a healthier, happier, Boo-ti-ful person for Halloween and it won’t be a costume.

As always we are working towards/maintaining being AF! We need to take a look at what is our witching hour and how do we prevent it. What can you replace your brew with? One suggestion is make a list of treats that you will be able to have if you don’t give into the brew. Give yourself a face mask (facial) or maybe make mummy jalapeño poppers.

For this challenge to work you have to commit and take it seriously in spite of the puns. Respect the importance of the challenge. RESPECT YOURSELF by focusing on your health and taking care of yourself.

This isn't easy, no one said it would be. Are you in an emotional war when it comes to alcohol? Declare a moratorium and determine that it isn't helping you, in fact it may be causing you problems. Can you decide to be alcohol free for the challenge? Can you determine your detours, not necessarily to take them but to plan so it isn't a free fall into AIE? Don't give yourself an excuse that oh my day has been a fright so I will have a drink or I'm bored so I will drink to get through the evening. During the challenge the primary goal is to abstain from alcohol. We understand there may be special occasions for which you may plan for an AIM detour. However please remember if AIM becomes a relapse....we still want you back! Don't berate yourself. Come back to the board, 'fess up and get back on track. We are here to be supportive of each other in reaching our goals.

So what are you going to be for Halloween and beyond? A much healthier, happier person sounds great! RIP alcohol and junk food. AND you will be going into the final two months of the year in great shape!

Have a healthy, happy Halloween!

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: Needs improvement!
One or more fruit daily: No
One or more vegetable daily: Nope
Dairy: Yep
Healthy Oils:

AF: 47
AIM:
ANIM:
Exercise goal: Did my stepper and resistance bands. Went to the gym, rode the bike and did the chest machine. Increasing distance and reps.

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Yes
Move Accountability: A little better
Sleep Accountability: Good last night
Nutrition Accountability:
Happiness Accountability: Very happy!
Habit Accountability: Getting back in my routine
Check in Daily Accountability: I'm here!
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 September 3: 165.8
September 10: 165
September 17:
September24:
October 1:
October 8:
October 15:
October 22:
October 28

Happy Halloween! Final weigh in:

Good morning all! Choir was good last night. I didn't sleep very well. At least I don't think so because I woke up still tired! Anyway - I'm cleaned up and have had my devotions and am ready for the day. I don't have to be at the church to help set up till 9:30 or so. I'm sure I'll come home and collapse this afternoon! Everyone have a great start to your day!
Murphy

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): 6601
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/1922

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 3, 11,700+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked the nature trail, yard work, laps in the basement, counter PU, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 3, slept well, <7 hours, Fitbit score 85, stress management 80
Nutrition Accountability: 3, egg wrap, protein bar, protein shake, French onion soup, ice cream cone
MacrosFirst: Protein: 97/137 (29%), Carbs: 123/100 (36%), Fiber: 27gm, Net Carbs: 96, Fat: 52/45 (35%), Calories: 1290/1353, 63 under, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched House of the Dragon, 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, helped with yard mowing, stitched, couch time
What did you do for yourself today? reading, time outside, stitched

Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: “I can and I will. Watch me.” ―Carrie Green

Start weight September 3: 154.6
September 10: 154.4
September 17:
September 24:
October 1:
October 8:
October 15:
October 22:
October 28

Happy Halloween! Final weigh in:

2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 240/261
At least 7 hours sleep: 120/261
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, 33, 34, 35
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s: June 24, 2024
140s:

DH & I decided we should mow the yard yesterday since the next few days are supposed to be rainy, so we skipped going to the Silver Comet and Costco and walked the nature trail instead. When we got back we mowed the yard. It was easier than usual b/c it hadn't gotten that tall and the temp/humidity was pleasant. Afterwards I puttered outside and watered the garden and porch plants. I picked a few green beans, cherry tomatoes and a couple of cucumbers. After lunch I had some couch time but didn't nap. I made French onion soup for dinner as DD has been craving it. I had never made it before, I think it turned out well. It may be something to make in bulk and can. After dinner I watched House of the Dragon and stitched.

It's rained some already. We're getting the outer bands of Francine, so it will be an off and on thing all day. We may try to get the Costco visit in today.  Off to aerobics in a few minutes.


Murphy- Thanks for getting us started. WTG going to the gym, doing the stepper and resistance bands at home. Glad choir was good. Sorry you are feeling tired, hope you can rest this afternoon. I am still doing the intermittent fasting, as I usually am not hungry in the morning. It makes it easier to stay within my calorie allowance, it seems the earlier I start eating, the more I eat over the course of the day.

Jan- Yay for fun at Aldi's aisle of shame. LOL over the Wordle connection. I see you had 4 of the letters on your first guess too. I never saw what the girl's height was. I hear there's a GLP-1 setting on the WW app now. I wonder if it gives macros? As far as I know the free yoga and aerobics classes will continue indefinitely. I am usually skeptical about "undecided" voters too. I think people are just reluctant to publicly say who they like. Or they don't like either. I am in Trump country here and am not brave enough to put a Harris sign in my yard.

Carole- Yay for beautiful weather. Sorry about the burn, glad the sleeves saved you from worse. Enjoy the hillbilly party.

Liz- Glad you could check in and got time with DD and the grands.

Cindy- Hope the brace helps. Sorry about the slip on the stairs, bent finger, and fat lip. Hugs!

Hi all. Been a good day. Had fun at knitting and tried working on a granny square with the help of one of the lady's. Just doesn't feel that comfortable to me and it makes my hand tired. I know that's because I'm trying too hard, holding the yarn too tight. I'll practice a bit but don't see me doing much with it. We went to lunch at Olive garden so I did my soup and salad. Came home and we got the bed made up. Then later I read and took a nap My friend had texted that she was on the first plane so hope the Denver part goes smoothly. The airport isn't really that far, maybe 20 miles, but I really just haven't driven much at night lately. Will just give myself enough time and I can walk laps inside maybe if I get there early. Not sure what we'll do for dinner. Have LO meatloaf, could just do a sandwich, see what DH thinks. I got my suitcase packed for the trip and feel ready to go. Will try to check in when I can, not sure what the internet situation will be when we're at our friends house. Hope you all have a great Friday and weekend. Jan

Amy Hope aerobics was fun. Did you ever get your golf cart back? Good to get the yard work done before the rain came. I'm not brave enough to put up a political sign either altho our end of town seems to be a bit more blue than when I drive around and see all the Trump signs. Did you get to Costco today? Did they have the Fairlife? Hope you get your TV service back soon. Of course they probably don't give you any off of the service price while it's down. Yum for onion soup! Did you put all the cheesy goodness and crouton on top?

Murphy How was the luncheon? Hope you got some rest this afternoon.

Waving hi to all.

Hi All,

TVPromise.com is the site to find out whether you qualify for a credit on your TV subscription. I have Direct TV. The credit will be $30. Could not get through tonight probably because I wasn't the only one that saw that on FXHD channel. So really don't have other details.
Amy, wasn't sure if you saw that info.

Picked up my brace today. It does seem to support the knee. The finger is sprained and as always arthritic. I did get a shot in my knee to help the arthritis. Also told to stop crossing my legs  because I'm putting pressure on the arthritis that is causing swelling. This is going to be a hard habit to break. 

Will make an effort tomorrow to check in with everyone.

Sleep well!

Hugs, Cindy