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Post by amyj on Mar 20, 2018 7:32:20 GMT
Welcome to our 2018 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 amyj on Mar 20, 2018 7:32:39 GMT
"Bunny Hop to Easter" Challenge (nondenominational) March 1 to April 1
Did you start the first two months of the new year being the Energized Bunny, so ready to succeed, just to find that your resolutions fell to the wayside and the behaviors that made you know you needed a change, hopped back into your life?
Starting March 1 and ending April 1, we are challenging ourselves to go without alcohol and be a true Weight Watcher. Post stats daily and be accountable, not to us necessarily (but we are here for each other), but to yourself. Be honest with yourself. You will not be kicked out of the challenge because of a slip but understand why the slip. Pick a small goal each week, and post what it will be....and that will be your bunny hop for the week....let's each take eight bunny hops closer to our goals.
The rules for the challenge aren't complicated. Simply stated the challenge continues with achieving alcohol free status (alcohol in moderation can work for some) and staying on program. And POST your Stats. Not posting your stats (But feel free to modify to suit yourself) has shown a person is not following program....so it is an essential component to success. If you go off track, don't give up. One misstep does not mean throw away the day, the night, the week. We are works in progress.
Wishing everyone success on Bunny Hopping!
Week 1: Post your goal & the steps you need to take to reach it.
Week 2: Focus on that one part of the program that you struggle with and share with the group. Gather suggestions and lessen the struggle.
Week 3: Plan. Plan. Plan. Plan your meals, plan your activity, plan how you will face a challenge.
Week 4: Are you journaling daily? Get serious!
April 1 Post your Successes! And remember this is an ongoing journey!
Here are some suggestions to help you on the challenge.
1. Get by with a little help from your friends...post often, share your successes and slips, no judgement but lots of help....been there, done that....know you aren't alone.
2. Just Journal! (Write before you bite!)....people who write down what they eat, have a greater success rate.
3. When it comes to exercise, everything counts. Mowing the lawn, housework, dancing around the house, all count.
4. Be prepared! Know that if you don't have the right food available to you, you are setting yourself up for non-success.
5. Rethink your resolutions. Don't be so hard on yourself. We are works in progress, not perfection.
6. Keep it fun! If making a lifestyle change becomes a burden then the change won't happen.
7. Rely on reminders - write notes to yourself, schedule exercise on your calendar. A plan will work, if you plan for it.
8. Forgive, don't forget. Everyone slips, don't forget how you felt but move on from it.
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Post by amyj on Mar 20, 2018 7:33:42 GMT
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Post by amyj on Mar 20, 2018 7:35:21 GMT
Bunny Hop to Easter March 1 to April 1
Weigh in Day: Monday
Weekly AP Goal: 150
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free): 4234
DAILY STATS
AF: Y
Food points allowed/consumed: 23/25
Weekly allowance points used: 2
Blue Dot: Y
Activity Points Earned: 21
5 Fruit/Veggies(Y/N): Y
Vitamin (Y/N): Y
64 oz Water (Y/N): Y
2 Dairy (Y/N): Y
2 Healthy Oils (Y/N): Y
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT: 173.1
March 8 weigh in: 170.8
March 15 weigh in: 170.0
March 22 weigh in:
March 29 weigh in:
April 1 Final Weigh In:
I had a pretty good day at work yesterday- still putting stuff away.
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Post by amyj on Mar 20, 2018 7:36:08 GMT
GG- WTG for your active Monday!
Jan- You had a busy Monday too. LOL over DS not recognizing your clean house.
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Post by cathygeha on Mar 20, 2018 8:15:48 GMT
AF Sunday and Monday
Talked to children and granddaughters Sunday evening on Skype
Walked a bit more than a mile yesterday - hooray - first time back to exercising in some time
Stayed on Core/SF and didn't use more than a few points each day so far
Scale is moving down (four pounds so far in less than a week...was HIGH on the scale so not surprised)
Have a plan for Wednesday. I will take a small glass jug that holds 8 ounces of liquid and put wine in to the line...and not have more than that...so that will be my way to be moderate. I suppose another option would be to find a pretty jug with measured amount rather than the clear one (for the future) and use it each Wednesday? Hmm...
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Post by murphy1288 on Mar 20, 2018 10:23:25 GMT
Good morning all! I went on a short weekend girls trip to the mountains with 2 ladies from church. I took my computer to be able to check in but as it turned out, we didn't have Wi-Fi connection so I just enjoyed the unplugged time! One of the gals owns a cabin and that's where we stayed. Lots of giggles and laughing and just a good relaxing time. We didn't come back till yesterday. I was able to take Callie with me too! I will go back and get caught up with everyone's posts. Have a good morning!
Murphy
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Post by murphy1288 on Mar 20, 2018 13:25:57 GMT
Finally got through all my emails! Since we had the choir clinic on Saturday and the concert on Sunday, it was a super quick trip to the mountains. We were able to leave right after church Sunday so even though it was quick, it was fun!
Amy - did you get your cheeseburger yet? LOL
GG - WTG on staying strong yesterday! Proud of you!
Cathy - great to see you back!
Jan - I'll be in Chicago the first weekend in October. I know the wedding is on Saturday the 6th but I don't know what else will be going on. I'm thinking that I'll plan on an extra day before or after so we can make plans to get together!
Well - today is the first day of spring AND THEY ARE PREDICTING SNOW FOR TOMORROW! I haven't packed up my sweaters yet but darn it I'm going to do that tonight except for one or two and I'm saying goodbye to winter!!! LOL
Hi to all!
Murphy
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Post by tatermom on Mar 20, 2018 15:46:11 GMT
Hi all, Been busy as usual, kind of keeps me out of trouble  No blue dot yesterday but scale went down a bit, all that water!!! Early this afternoon the realtor wants to come up and take some "coming soon" pictures, get it out there but not the MLS listing or full pics. So we just have to have a few parts of the house ready...he wants to take our stove upgrade...we bought a WOlf years ago, the fireplace/greatroom, the front entry and some of the front yard as the flowers are blooming. Its really overcast now and may rain, hope he can get some good pics. Then the house will list on March 29th, so all other "fixing" will be done by then. Feels good to know a date to shoot for. Got all my steps yesterday and plan to again today. Hope you all have a great day. Jan AMy Glad you're getting settled in your new office. Murphy I will write the first weekend of Oct. on my calendar!! Sounds like you had a great "girl" getaway!! Cathy You have a good plan for being AF with your group! Glad you got to visit with the kids. GG Hope you had a good meeting day and that line dancing kicked those lbs to the curb!! Hi to all!! |
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Post by flower on Mar 21, 2018 1:35:38 GMT
Hello friends! I'm learning membership at work....it was nice not folding towels all day! Tylers game was cancelled today, thank God! It was so windy and cold.
Amy, did your fridge defrost ok?
Jan, so exciting that you have a date!
Murphy, what a great time! So happy Callie went too!
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Post by cathygeha on Mar 21, 2018 7:06:02 GMT
Checking in Wednesday morning...have a container that I have pre-measured for wine. I will stick to that amount and be AM today |
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No blue dot yesterday but scale went down a bit, all that water!!! Early this afternoon the realtor wants to come up and take some "coming soon" pictures, get it out there but not the MLS listing or full pics. So we just have to have a few parts of the house ready...he wants to take our stove upgrade...we bought a WOlf years ago, the fireplace/greatroom, the front entry and some of the front yard as the flowers are blooming. Its really overcast now and may rain, hope he can get some good pics. Then the house will list on March 29th, so all other "fixing" will be done by then. Feels good to know a date to shoot for. Got all my steps yesterday and plan to again today. Hope you all have a great day. Jan
