Alcohol Free Is What We Want to Be! Friday, September 20

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: 96/75 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): 6609
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2101

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 13,300+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, aerobics, walked at the clubhouse, workout with weights, laps in the basement, counter PU, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 3, slept well, 7.5 hours, Fitbit score 88, stress management 84
Nutrition Accountability: 3, protein bar, protein shake, egg wrap, yogurt, fruit, broccoli soup, ice cream cone
MacrosFirst: Protein: 97/137 (28%), Carbs: 123/100 (36%), Fiber: 30gm, Net Carbs: 83, Fat: 54/45 (35%), Calories: 1286/1353, 67 under, gold star, better day
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched The Morning Show and more of Emmys recording, stitched, read before bed
Habit Accountability: 3, more water than Diet Coke
Check in Daily Accountability: 3, I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: 3, aerobics, walked, cleaned cabinets, polished granite, 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: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.”―Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Start weight September 3: 154.6
September 10: 154.4
September 17: 153.6
September 24:
October 1:
October 8:
October 15:
October 22:
October 28

Happy Halloween! Final weigh in:

2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 248/269
At least 7 hours sleep: 126/269
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, 36, 37
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s: June 24, 2024
140s:

Low impact aerobics was fun but I was really tired afterwards. DH met me at the clubhouse and we walked around for a while. When we got home I picked green beans, cherry tomatoes, and a cucumber. Then I got busy on my project of the day, cleaning the wood of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. There was a lot of sitting on the floor but I did pretty well getting up and down. While everything was off the counters I polished the granite. Then lunch and couch time. I made broccoli soup for dinner. DH & DD had grilled cheese with it, I had a slice of French bread with butter. After dinner I started watching The Morning Show, figured I would check it out since it's always nominated for awards. I'm enjoying it so far. I was in bed earlier and slept well.

It's another sunny morning in the mid-60's. It's getting a bit warmer every day and we're supposed to be in the 90's over the weekend. I was hoping we were done with the 90's for this year.


Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, tracking, AF. Yay for seeing the sights, sampling treats, seeing reunion pics of FB. Glad your friend made it safely home to Oregon. We haven't had any more issues with the smoke alarms.

Carole- Happy anniversary!

Cindy- Glad your SIL is selling the house and in a good place. Yay for successful kneeling! Sorry about the heat and DS being sad about DSIL selling house. My haircut isn't that different, it's a stacked bob, maybe a little shorter in the back.

Cathy- Glad you had a quiet day at home reading on the patio with Bella in your lap. Stay safe!

M-W Word of the Day

winnow 
verb | WIN-oh

What It Means
In general contexts, winnowing is about removing what is not wanted. One can winnow items, or one can winnow something that has items: you winnow less important or less desirable items by removing them from a group, list, etc.; and you winnow a list or group by removing the less important or less desirable items from it. In agricultural contexts, to winnow chaff (unwanted seed coverings and other debris) is to remove it from grain by throwing the grain up in the air and letting the wind blow the unwanted parts away.

// The search committee is finding it extremely difficult to winnow the list of job candidates down to three finalists; many of them are highly qualified.

// We'll need to winnow down our options.

// Harvesters winnowed the chaff from the wheat.

Hi girls. Another quick post. Yesterday I only did the water class because I was really tired and my knee was still sore. I came home and did take a nap, but just didn’t feel good all afternoon. DH gave me a B12 shot this morning, so I hope to get some vim and vigor! I’d better, because I’m heading up to DD’s this afternoon to get Rylee off the bus and am bringing her home with me. The best way I can help DD is to keep Rylee entertained and AWAY from her! 😂 Little Miss Rylee needs LOTS of attention and talks nonstop. Yes, when we went Wednesday, it was the first time we had seen the house. It’s very nice and a good size for them. I have to admit, I was a little surprised by the size of Rylees room. It’s smaller than I expected. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs. Hers and what will be the playroom are both small. Plus the house is dated and needs the kitchen redone. But eventually when they get done with all the changes, it will be very nice. They have some steep stairs though. Oh to be young again! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend doing just what you want!

Cindy: I have often said, if something happens to DH, I will move into an apartment. My mom loved hers! Was this conversation with your “friend” in person or on the phone? I think you said it was for lunch. Hopefully she won’t be back anymore or all of a sudden, you will be very busy when she tries to get together!