Alcohol Free Is What We Want to Be! Saturday, October 26

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!

Be back later.

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): 6645
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/1847

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 12,600+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked at Logan Farm Park/farmers market, Ingles, workout with weights, laps in the basement, counter PU, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, up late with kids and reading, <5.5 hours, Fitbit score 80, stress management 91
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, yogurt, egg wrap, kettle corn, pork roast, mac and cheese, ice cream cone, protein shake
MacrosFirst: Protein: 94/137 (27%), Carbs: 149/100 (42%), Fiber: 23gm, Net Carbs: 126, Fat: 48/45 (31%), Calories: 1356/1353, 3 over, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed family time, watched IF movie, read before bed
Habit Accountability: 3, more water than Diet Coke
Check in Daily Accountability: 3, I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: 3, ran robot vacuum, walking, shopping, couch time, stitched
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: “The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care.

Start weight September 3: 154.6
September 10: 154.4
September 17: 153.6
September 24: 153.4
October 1: 152.6
October 8: 152.2
October 15: 151.4
October 22: 150.4
October 28

Happy Halloween! Final weigh in:

2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 283/299
At least 7 hours sleep: 145/299
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s: June 24, 2024
140s: October 26, 2024
130s:

DH & I went to Logan Farm Park yesterday to walk and shop the farmer's market. We bought a couple of pansies, some kettle corn, and some frozen tamales. The walk was lovely, lots of folks at the park. We got groceries at Ingles on the way home. I had some couch time in the afternoon and started a load of laundry. We grilled a pork roast, which we had with mac and cheese, sauteed cabbage, green beans, sliced tomatoes and had leftover pistachio ice cream cones for dessert. DH didn't want to play Winky Dink, so we just watched the If movie with Ryan Reynolds and John Krazcynski (sp?). I stayed up too late reading but did quit before finishing the book.

DH, DS, & I walked the nature trail this morning, lots of pretty fall color. We had bacon, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and homemade banana walnut muffins for breakfast. The scale said 149.6 first thing this morning!


Jan- WTG steps, PU, tracking, AF. Yay for getting the patterns from the knitting lady. The knitted bird nest sounds interesting. LOL over the Maaarrsshhaa thing! Glad the meditation is helping you gain insight into your feelings. I've been enjoying cut up apples mixed into Greek yogurt with a little apple butter for sweetness. Yay for the question being popped!!! Exciting times ahead.

Cathy- Sorry about the smoke and odors. Hope the adjustment to the time change is an easy one.