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Post by cindy on Dec 14, 2016 5:02:16 GMT
Welcome to our 2016 Alcohol Free All The Way Board!
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? Did you finish the bag of chips? cookies? or just spend the evening grazing? 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 acknowledgment that we have been there, done that and know we need and get the support from this great group of women and men.
Whether you are choosing to be AF or find you can achieve AIM (maximum of one drink per day for women and maximum of two drinks per day for men), please join us if you feel this challenge meets your needs.
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Post by cindy on Dec 14, 2016 5:02:55 GMT
NEW CHALLENGE! November 1 - December 31
CHRISTMAS DREAMS CAN COME TRUE!
Did you know? 24 days until Thanksgiving, 25 days until Black Friday, 28 days until Cyber Monday, 54 days until Christmas Eve AND 55 days until Christmas Day! HO HO HO!! So make your Christmas dreams come true and get on the AF wagon! You have over 8 weeks to make changes in your life that will bring you into 2017 feeling great!
Ever drink, and still feel lousy? Ever drink, and say, not enough buzz? Ever drink and say one more has got to make it better or at least make me not care? Ever drink and ask yourself, what am I doing? Why do I want to poison myself? How does this possibly help me? The problems will still be there the next day. Then do you find yourself repeating the pattern knowing the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and yet expecting a different result. Ah, but you know better….HAH!
Being AF isn't easy, no one said it would be and if it was easy, there would be no need for this board and this wonderfully supportive group. Are you in an emotional war when it comes to alcohol? Declare a truce 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 if you need a plan for a detour, not necessarily to take it but to plan so it isn't a free fall into AIE? Have the holidays always been a reason to drink? Do you think you can enjoy the holidays without alcohol? Or do you get through the holidays by drinking? During the challenge the primary goal is to abstain from alcohol. There may be holiday dinner you wish to plan an AIM, repeat 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 if your Christmas Dreams are to be AF and feel physically, mentally and spiritually healthier, please join us for the challenge and make your dreams come true. New friends are welcome to join at any stage of the challenge.
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Post by cindy on Dec 14, 2016 5:03:14 GMT
Christmas Dreams Can Come True!
Beginning Weigh In November 1:
Weigh In November 8:
Weigh in November 15:
Weigh in November 22:
Weigh in November 29:
Weigh in December 6:
Weigh in December 13:
Weigh in December 20:
Weigh in December 27:
Final Weigh in December 31:
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Post by cindy on Dec 14, 2016 5:04:33 GMT
Good Morning...going to post on the current board but did learn a few things about this board today that might be on the other one. Everyone that is a member is on a list! And yet I still lucked out with my name! Hugs, Cindy
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Post by amyj on Dec 14, 2016 7:52:58 GMT
Christmas Dreams Can Come True!
DAILY STATS:
AF, AIM or ANIM: AF
# of AF days: 3771
Calories allowed/consumed: 1500/ ?
Calorie Burn Goal/Actual: 2000/ 2519
Beginning Weigh In November 1: 173.4
Weigh In November 8: 173.3
Weigh in November 15: 174.1
Weigh in November 22: ?
Weigh in November 29: 174.1
Weigh in December 6: 173.6
Weigh in December 13:174.1
Weigh in December 20:
Weigh in December 27:
Final Weigh in December 31:
Decided to go ahead and register and post here since Cindy started the thread here. I'll put a link on the old board to re-direct people here.
The boss took us out to dinner last night. Had the sea bass swimming in butter, lots of bread and dessert. Not even going to try to track the calories. Back on track today!
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Post by amyj on Dec 14, 2016 7:59:02 GMT
It was so great to see the picture of Kim on FB!
GG- Yay for another good day! Hope you were able to line dance.
Murphy- WTG vowing to take more trips and WOOHOO for not stopping for wine, even though you were tempted!
Liz- I plan on enjoying the season too, staying on track when I can.
Cindy- Glad the cardiologist was happy with the 11 pounds gone- you rock!
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Post by GG on Dec 14, 2016 11:57:31 GMT
Good morning! Down .6!!!!! Totally enjoyed line dancing. I did hit 13,000 steps, only by marching in place before I got into bed! lol I have 3 meetings today plus a piano lesson. My goal is to get my 10,000 steps plus do my little weight lifting routine. It's a start!
Today's meeting is all about our thoughts and how our thoughts lead to our actions. By having a reality check on what we tell ourselves, we can change our actions and therefore change our results. For example, we tell ourselves, our holidays will be more festive, more fun, more enjoyable with A. But the truth or reality is that while it may be fun for a bit, too quickly it can turn into something else. Weight gain, doing things we normally wouldn't do, embarrassing ourselves, regrets, relationship problems, physical yuckiness, health concerns, etc. Therefore, we should stay AF. Why is it that we still want the A? I am really struggling with what I will do over Christmas weekend. Truthfully, I have already thought how I could have A when I am with Dsil on Friday, again with DD on Saturday, and again on Christmas Day with DH since we will be home all day. What is up with that??? I need to pray over this one. I know I don't need to worry about it today. Today I will be AF. I decided to post this instead of keeping it to myself. When we share, it takes the power away from our secrets.
But now I need to get ready! I'm sure I will be back at some point Make it a good Day!!
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Post by murphy1288 on Dec 14, 2016 12:54:22 GMT
Christmas Dreams Can Come True!
DAILY STATS:
AF, AIM or ANIM: AF
# of AF days: 22
First Day of my New Life: 11/22/16
Beginning Weigh In November 1: 182.4
Weigh In November 8: 179.8
Weigh in November 15: 180
Weigh in November 22: 179.4
Weigh in November 29: 180
Weigh in December 6: 179.8
Weigh in December 13: 180.4
Weigh in December 20:
Weigh in December 27:
Final Weigh in December 31:
Hi all! I have really been struggling with the fibro the last few days. By the time I get home after work, I am so stiff and sore that it's hard to move off the couch. That's not good for me! I'm thinking that I need to work on my budget to have money for at least monthly massages this winter and see if that will help. I hate feeling like an old woman!! LOL
Cindy - thanks for getting us going here! I think when I registered, all I had to do was put in my email address and the username stayed the same. But I've slept since then so I'm not sure! LOL Woo Hoo for your doctor being so proud of you!
Amy - those holiday dinners can really get you! Hope you enjoyed it though and you can move on today!
GG - So glad you posted about your quandary over what to do with A over the holiday. Only you know if you can do it without going overboard. My cousin in Myrtle Beach posted something funny yesterday about us having bloody marys at breakfast when I was there and I messaged her and asked her to take it down. Partly because I just didn't want others to see it but mostly because I didn't want to see it! I just said I'm not drinking right now and she took it down right away.
Hi to all that follow! I'm sure I'll check back later!
Murphy
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Post by lizmawmn on Dec 14, 2016 14:46:57 GMT
Christmas Dreams Can Come True! Number of Days AF (alcohol free): 672 DAILY STATS AF, AIM or ANIM: AF Calories allowed/consumed: 1200/  ? 64 oz Water (Y/N): N Calorie Burn Actual: 1791 Fitbit Steps: 6,906 Beginning Weigh In November 1: 170.8 Weigh In November 8: No Weigh In Weigh in November 15: 171.4 Weigh in November 22: 170.2 Weigh in November 29: 175.2 Weigh in December 6: 175.4 Weigh in December 13: 176.6 Weigh in December 20: Weigh in December 27: FInal Weigh in December 31: Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), a LSP (little sign of progress) or a PA (positive affirmation): I CAN do this! 2/11/15 first day AF! |
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Post by lizmawmn on Dec 14, 2016 15:05:51 GMT
Good morning everyone!
Went out to dinner with BFFs last night, had the grilled salmon with broccoli rabe, then shared 1 slice of Nuttela cheescake (to die for, lol). This seemed to lift my spirits until I got home. I don't even know where to begin or how it happened, DS has not been himself since Sunday, and I understand how exhausted he is between the two jobs and maybe a little overwhelmed, but just lashed out at me, and I will be dam@ed if I know why or how or what brought it about. I just know I ended up in a puddle of tears and cried myself to sleep last night. DH wasn't home to help fray the carp that was directed at me. DS left for NY with a friend, I think for 2 days not sure, but I hope it helps with what ever he is going through. So I am left with a mess in my living room for now, and no tree. Hopefully he will pack up his trains over the weekend. I have decided not to put the tree up, it is just too big, and too late, I wouldn't even have time to decorate it because of it's size. So I will probably put up my ceramic tree in the hall, set up my nativity on the fireplace mantle and then put a wreath up on the fireplace, and call it a day.
What I did realize is that I am not really eating to enjoy the season, but I have been eating out of depression. I am now officially up 15.4 from my lowest point in February, and it is time to reel it in!
Amy~Yay for enjoying your dinner last night and getting BOT today!
Cindy~Yay for a good cardiology visit and down 11 even with shoes on!!! And Yay for the Patriots beating the Ravens Monday night, go Pats!!!
Barb~You Rock!!! Passing up the A temptation is huge, and WTG 22AF days!!! I am so proud of you!
GG~I think you have the mojo going on girl! Congrats on the 13,000 steps and down on the scale! I like the WW topic this week, thank you sharing, it made me realize why I have really been eating, and I can get a grasp on it. I had a blast last Thanksgiving and Christmas completely AF and on track, and still lost weight. So it is all in what we are telling ourselves, thank you for the reminder!
Waving hello to Carole, Jan, Helen, and Sue!
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Post by tatermom on Dec 14, 2016 16:47:07 GMT
Hi friends, Whee, could barely walk in the house last night when I got home, 8 hours on my feet did me in. I wore flat loafers, usually seem to have enough support, but my feet were hurting. Will be on the hunt for some comfy shoes!! Needless to say, when DH poured a glass of wine at 9:00 for me, I did not say no! I did have the points because of eating so weird yesterday, but that's not a habit that can start! I did pass up ALL the junk on the break table, cake, oatmeal cookies, cheese danish, cinnamon rolls, the youngsters can eat like crazy, I think I will take my knitting today, 30 minutes to sit there with nothing to do is not good for me. I need to sit, but can't just look at my phone like they all do  LOL Will wear my skcetchers today, hope they don't think they are too casual....I think everyone will be too busy to notice anyway!!! We were swamped, but everyone was pleasant because they are so glad to have the new store. Enough...yes, still getting a handle on the A cravings too, but better. Scale has stayed friendly, see if I can hit my 10# on Saturday. Hugs all. Amy Yay for going out to dinner, just make the best choices and move on. The New Year will come and we'll all start again! GG Glad you got your steps, even when I got home and in my slippers, I at least hobbled around to get 10,000....I was so close I couldn't stop either. You will find a resolution to your A questions, keep praying and know that It's not criminal either way, it's how you will feel about yourself. Maybe one celebration with DH at home is fine but not 3 or 4. You will make the right choice. Barb A massage sounds wonderful Hope you treat yourself to this and take care of your health. Yay for 22 days!! Cindy Great job on the WL, I would never wear my shoes I hope at 25# to see the Dr and maybe get off my blood pressure med. I know it's been high so long because of the A and my weight. Thanks for getting us going here, and to Amy for making the link so easy! Liz Hope you find some peace, maybe good for DS to be gone a few days. Perhaps he was having a big guilt trip for letting you down about the tree and took it out on you. Who knows, Decorate with what feels right and doable for you. Talk to that little baby in the manger when you put it out, that's the real reason we decorate anyway. You will rein it in, all in good time. I feel I still have to do some things that make it a holiday, want to make my toffee and some peanut chocolate kiss cookies. I will share with neighbors and work, but the baking makes me feel happy. I've never gained 50# on the holidays before, so know it won't happen this year either. Just making better choices on other things, it will all come back off. Keep knitting and find a good trashy book to get lost in. Have you ever read the series about "Blossom Street" takes place mostly in a knitting store, the lives of the customers and their relationships. Brain candy. Carole, Helen, Sue Hope you're hanging in there and hope to see you over here sometime today. My DSister just said the weather in the midwest is frigid and snowy. Stay warm friends. |
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Post by lizmawmn on Dec 14, 2016 18:04:50 GMT
Jan~Look into buying a pair of Dansko shoes or clogs, they are what the nurses and doctors wear when they are on their feet all day, and they come in a million different colors! I usually knit during lunch so that is a good idea for you to bring yours. And you're right, I haven't read a good trashy book in a long time, will try to find one over Christmas vacation. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Post by flower on Dec 14, 2016 20:54:53 GMT
Hello friends! I went to trx, leg day. I actually did the squats throwing a 10 pound ball, not the 8 I usually use,,pretty happy about that! Did some grocery shopping and now homw. Poor dd has been sick for weeks. She had bronchitis, viral....never went away. Finally gave her antibiotics, now she seems to be getting stuffy again. Seeing the dr a 3rd time tomorrow, hope it's the charm.
Cindy, great job on the weight loss!
Jan, can you wear nice gym shoes? My legs hurt standing for 4 hours in good gym shoes, can't imagine 8 in regular shoes.
Liz, can dh help clean up the mess? I'm gaining weight, too. Ugh.
Amy, how is dd doing with her vertigo?
Hello to all, have to go potty- drank a lot of iced tea!
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Post by cindy on Dec 15, 2016 2:17:16 GMT
Hi Everyone!
Finally got all my packages boxed, wrapped and addressed. Brought them to the post office thinking I would be standing in line since it was lunch time. I was the only one there! That was a gift in itself. Then did a bit of grocery shopping, forgetting my list at home. I was surprise that it came to over a $100. It didn't seem like I bought that much. Once home I had to clean up my messes from finding boxes, wrapping paper, etc. I received a small check in error today for my DH. I called the company and they really didn't have an idea of why it was issued. There are still certain letters that come in the mail that make me feel sick, like the ones from social security. I need to do bills tomorrow morning to make sure I haven't missed any of them. My notebook is keeping me on better track but needs to be utilized more.
Amy, it sounds like a wonderful dinner! Staying on track is hard this time of year. Candies just seem to creep into one's mouth.
Barb, I think planning trips is wonderful. I don't know if I will take any or not. I have become somewhat of a homebody/hermit. I know I need to watch that but my body needs to feel better before I travel far. I hope you get your fibro under control. I think the massages are an essential! It was nice of your cousin to take down the post.
Liz, my first thought was your DS was angry at himself for not being able to put up the tree and set up the trains, feeling that he disappointed you. So in a convoluted way he may have decided that you were disappointed in him and you were the reason for his disappointment in himself and decided to place his anger on you. Convoluted enough? I am not hearing anyone say that they are all set for Christmas or have all the decorations up. I am not hearing Christmas music in the stores though I have my car radio set to a Christmas music station. I always seem to tear up at "Snoopy and the Red Baron". I think the point of eating for depression/stuffing feelings is one I need to be aware of also. I was so happy for the Patriots!
GG, you gave me a lot to think about with our thoughts leading to our actions. Does DD care if she has wine or does she have a glass to keep you company? It is amazing that no matter how long it has been, the debate is always in our minds. I know I can't stop at a glass if it is white wine but if it is a red I can stop. I know I will have mimosas with breakfast on Christmas morning but that is a decision I have made.
Jan, that sounds like a long day! Sending positive vibes that you hit 10# on Saturday! Would be a wonderful way to start the New Year! Are the goodies in the break room being provided by management at this point?
Carole, I am amazed at your recovery! It is wonderful and doing squats!! I might get down but don't see me getting up! I hope your DD feels better! Do you have your tree up?
Sue and Helen, waving hi!
I can see an early night with reading in bed in my future. Hugs to all, Cindy
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Post by tatermom on Dec 15, 2016 6:11:13 GMT
Hi all, they asked me to stay an extra 1/2 hour tonight, so I was ready to get home. Felt better, shoes were better and I had some time where I was just working the computer and entering memberships etc. Did have some great interactions, helped a mom and her pre teen chose some books, she was so thankful, shook my hand, asked my name and had her son introduce himself, that's the good stuff. Today a whole tray of espresso, to die for, brownies were left over from the cafe, cut off a piece and moved on. Just had my sandwich/lunch...tracked and was in my Pts. I will look into some new shoes, I have friends that do like the Dansko, also want to see the aerosoles. Check in tomorrow, ZZZZZZ
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LOL Will wear my skcetchers today, hope they don't think they are too casual....I think everyone will be too busy to notice anyway!!! We were swamped, but everyone was pleasant because they are so glad to have the new store. Enough...yes, still getting a handle on the A cravings too, but better. Scale has stayed friendly, see if I can hit my 10# on Saturday. Hugs all.