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Post by amyj on Oct 30, 2024 13:01:42 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 amyj on Oct 30, 2024 13:02:01 GMT
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!
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Post by amyj on Oct 30, 2024 13:02:16 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 September 3:
September 10:
September 17:
September24:
October 1:
October 8:
October 15:
October 22:
October 28
Happy Halloween! Final weigh in:
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Post by amyj on Oct 30, 2024 13:37:07 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: 104/75 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): 6649
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/1875
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 12,000+ steps, 250 steps 7/8 hours, yoga, walked at Gibbs Gardens, workout with weights, laps in the basement, counter PU, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, slept well, 6.5 hours, Fitbit score 86, stress management 87
Nutrition Accountability: 3, cheeseburger, fried mushrooms, protein bar, vegetable soup, grilled cheese, ice cream cone, protein shake
MacrosFirst: Protein: 110/137 (30%), Carbs: 99/100 (31%), Fiber: 27gm, Net Carbs: 76, Fat: 69/45 (43%), Calories: 1414/1353, 61 over, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Christmas movie, stitched, read before bed
Habit Accountability: 3, more water than Diet Coke
Check in Daily Accountability: 3, I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: 3, riding in car, walking, 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: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” —Michael Jordan
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: 149.6
Happy Halloween! Final weigh in:
2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 287/303
At least 7 hours sleep: 146/303
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:
Yoga was good yesterday, big crowd. When I got home DH & I got in the car and headed up to Gibbs Gardens, which is about 50 miles northeast of us. The drive up was pretty, the gardens beautiful. I was surprised at how many annual flowers were still going, I wonder if they covered them when we had the 2 nights of frost? We stopped at the Burger Bus on the way up, my cheeseburger was yummy and I had a couple of DH's fried mushrooms. We stopped for a couple of things at Publix on the way home. I had a bit of couch time, we had leftover veggie soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. I went to bed around 11, slept pretty well.
It's cloudy again today, in the low 60's. My left hip and knee are hurting today, not sure if it's from yoga or the hill walking at Gibbs Gardens. I noticed it when I got out of the car when we got home. I've got an appointment for a haircut this afternoon. Thanks to all giving me encouragement that I will reach my weight goal.
Jan- WTG steps, PU, AP, blue dot, rollovers, going to WW meeting. Sorry DH was in a mood, hopefully it has passed. So sorry for you sis having to put her horse down, a tough decision, I'm sure. Yay for talking to DS and hearing about what he's got going on. Sounds like you're having fun with your Cricut and have lots of stuff for your craft fair. Take lots of pictures! The squash soup sounds good. The Harlow get together is actually on December 8, sort of splitting the difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Chrisgiving? Thanksmas? I haven't actually asked the kids if they want to go, but I'm pretty sure it's will be a "No".
Liz- Glad you are enjoying your grandkids! Sorry about being off track and your vertigo and sinus issues.
Cindy- Hugs!
Cathy- Do you like being busy? Yay for the carob molasses/syrup. Hope the olive harvest goes well.
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Post by amyj on Oct 30, 2024 13:43:48 GMT
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Post by amyj on Oct 30, 2024 13:44:30 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
syncretism
noun | SING-kruh-tiz-um
What It Means
Syncretism refers to the combining of different forms of belief or practice.
// As a scholar of religion, Laila is especially interested in the syncretism of Manichaeism, which was influenced by Christianity, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism.
(A lot of words here I'm not familiar with, LOL.)
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Post by tatermom on Oct 30, 2024 13:48:18 GMT
I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progress” “Out the Door in 2024” NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: daily goal 70: 70 oz One or more fruit daily: 2 One or more vegetable daily: 2 AF: 258 October: 15 Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,334 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 8,500: 9,074 steps, 10/11 hours, 75 PU, 8 floors, walked at the stores, walked park, AP Sleep Accountability: 8 hours, 76 sleep score 75 stress resting HR 73 Nutrition Accountability: 38/23 18 weeklies egg burrito, banana, 1/2 Quest and muscle milk, chips, popcorn, apple PB, Chicken enchiladas, AIM 2 wine Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,959 61% carb 187, 21% fat 44g, 18% protein 90g fiber 42g, 375 over Happiness Accountability: 4 feeling happy Habit Accountability: 4 Journal, stretch, FB meditation, PU Check in Daily Accountability: 5. I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 WW meeting, Joanne's, Thrift, finished some projects, knit, walked park, removed some clutter, TV time, read What did you do for yourself today? 4 read, knit, crafted, outside time Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or quote: If it's important to you, you'll find a way. If it's not, you'll find excuses. If you are waiting on weight loss to love and accept your body, I hate to break it to you...but true love and acceptance should be unconditional. Your body doesn't need to look like or do anything specifically to be loved, accepted, appreciated or deemed worthy. (Some words from a Connect Post.) HOCUS POCUS, WE NEED TO FOCUS! Start weight September 3: 195 cabin September 10: 193 September 17: ? September24: 194 October 1: 195.2 Went to WI today October 8: 196 at home. 195.4 at home this morning. October 15: 196.4. 195.4 at home today October 22: 195.4 October 28 194.6 Happy Halloween! Final weigh in: Good morning all. Still on my journey and will be glad when this next week is all over. Today is just getting things done and in order. I typed out a list of prices and need to make them up into little signs. No one is going to coffee today so that was probably a good thing to keep me here and busy  . We are supposed to have another record breaking day in the high 70's and then the rain may come tomorrow, of course for the Trick or Treaters. Charging up my FB so I can at least plan to get my steps in. Need to get to a bank or store to get some cash back and make some change. They called about the van and it needs one new shock. Pretty sure we blew it out driving the back roads in Michigan in August. At least it's just one, but haven't heard the price for the service yet. It's always something. Sis did have the vet come yesterday and I know she's having all the feels. It will be good to spend some time with her this weekend. It may also make her feel more freed up to come spend some more time with me because her DH won't be responsible for taking care of the horse while she's gone. I know she'll probably look for another one, maybe in the spring but maybe wait and see how they manage on Social Security and not as much available $$$ for extras. Guess I better get moving and get my day started. Have a good one all. Jan Cindy Get in to the Dr as soon as you can. You need to feel better. What does DS say about what's going on? I'm sure he's worried. Hugs. Cathy. Glad you got the first chore done and now the Olive pressing. Say good morning to Bella . Liz. Good to see you. I'm needing some Fairy Dust but also feeling the break through is coming. Don't know why I think that but my heart keeps telling me I"m so close to the peace and freedom I really want that I just have to take that next step. My Fomo keeps trying to drag me back but there's really no enjoyment in my AIM days, it just holds me back from what I know I want to do and be. I'll keep fighting the demons until I win. When you are ready, you will too. Snuggle those grandkids, know they want you around for a long time. Your DSIL sounds like a lovely soul and I'm sure she and her family will Love you blanket. I'm ready to get back to knitting things that I Want! to knit, not just products . Guess DS and GF resigned their lease and will be in Boston another year at least. Maybe I'll get back out at some point. Amy. Thanks for starting us. Looks like you had a beautiful day for walking at the gardens. So many things still blooming! Hope your hip and knee are just temporary aches that OTC can take care of. Why do you think this Yoga gets such a big turn out and the other one couldn't get enough? Just time of day or instructor or ? I will take lots of pictures. Guess we won't know what it will all look like until we get there and set it up. So glad we can do it the evening before so we can tweek it around a bit. Guess it will be a ThanksChrisgivingmas . yay for getting your hairs cut. Waving hi |
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Post by WWVicki on Oct 31, 2024 0:21:23 GMT
Hi girls. I’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather. I was up 1.4 today. I’m just glad it wasn’t more! I want to thank you guys for keeping this group non political. I made the mistake of commenting on a “friends” FB post and literally felt crucified. I’ll be so glad when this is all over, I hope!
Amy: I loved your pictures on FB, especially the leaves dancing!
Jan: sorry the wine witch has been bothering you! I hope things settle down after your show. Your stuff looked really cute!
Liz: Good to hear from you! I certainly get how much you are enjoying your grands!
Cathy: Yay for a good harvest!
Cindy: I’m worried. You’ve been sick awhile!
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Post by flower on Oct 31, 2024 1:40:12 GMT
Hi friends! Beautiful day today! Took the dogs to the forest preserve and they were good! I think it’s supposed to be in the 50s and windy for the kids tomorrow. Too bad Halloween wasn’t today.
Amy, I may have asked you—but! How did you decide to move to GA? And why to Dallas? Now that we’ve pretty much decided against FL I’m looking for ideas!
Jan, I assume DS and gf are no longer in the traveling nurse program? I’m so sorry for your sister, give her a hug from me. If you have any gift card holders leftover, I’m definitely interested.
Vicki, I would like for my gf, her DH and us all go out or have a game night. They are too political and I’m sure we’d end up arguing. When I see her, I just keep my mouth shut. She still doesn’t know I didn’t get the Covid vaccine—she’d go crazy.
Cindy, I hope you get into the dr tomorrow. This has been way too long.
Liz, so great to hear from you!
Cathy, I love your pictures of Bella and your beautiful cabinet.
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Post by cindy on Oct 31, 2024 3:52:35 GMT
Hi All!
Appointment tomorrow. Whee! Will check in!
Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween!
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by cathygeha on Oct 31, 2024 6:19:59 GMT
Start weight September 3: 166.6 September 10: 166.6 September 17: 166.6 September 24: 168.2 [166.2 yesterday] October 1: 168.4 October 8: 165.8 October 15: 168.8 October 22: 170.6 October 28: 166.8 Happy Halloween! Final weigh in: 167.8 after salty snacks and wine with a friend yesterday.
My husband is in the field with five workers harvesting the olives. I will be going to pick Rosalie up and then we will spend some time with Maureen. Rosalie and I might go tomorrow or Saturday to lunch and ask Rosemary to join us. Busy week this week!
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. We are supposed to have another record breaking day in the high 70's and then the rain may come tomorrow, of course for the Trick or Treaters. Charging up my FB so I can at least plan to get my steps in. Need to get to a bank or store to get some cash back and make some change. They called about the van and it needs one new shock. Pretty sure we blew it out driving the back roads in Michigan in August. At least it's just one, but haven't heard the price for the service yet. It's always something. Sis did have the vet come yesterday and I know she's having all the feels. It will be good to spend some time with her this weekend. It may also make her feel more freed up to come spend some more time with me because her DH won't be responsible for taking care of the horse while she's gone. I know she'll probably look for another one, maybe in the spring but maybe wait and see how they manage on Social Security and not as much available $$$ for extras. Guess I better get moving and get my day started. Have a good one all. Jan
