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Post by amyj on Mar 21, 2018 7:34:52 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 21, 2018 7:36:09 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 21, 2018 7:37:10 GMT
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Post by amyj on Mar 21, 2018 7:39:42 GMT
Bunny Hop to Easter March 1 to April 1
Weigh in Day: Monday
Weekly AP Goal: 150
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free): 4235
DAILY STATS
AF: Y
Food points allowed/consumed: 23/28
Weekly allowance points used: 5
Blue Dot: Y
Activity Points Earned: 20
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 good day at work, but had to fight the urge to snack.
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Post by amyj on Mar 21, 2018 7:42:38 GMT
Cathy- Sounds like you are having a good week!
Murphy- Yay for the trip to the mountains!
Jan- Yay for staying out of trouble! Will we get to see the pictures?
Carole- Yay for the break from folding towels! The fridge defrost worked out well.
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Post by murphy1288 on Mar 21, 2018 11:36:02 GMT
Good morning all! I'm not sure what is going on with me this morning but I am having trouble sticking with my protein shake and bar for breakfast. What I'm really craving is a big plate of scrambled eggs but I know if I go get them, I will also wind up with sausage or bacon and biscuits!! I'm just craving savory protein! I went to my friend's house last night and we split a 40 pound box of Zaycon chicken breasts so I'm stocked up probably for the rest of the year!
Amy - why is it that some days we just can't seem to get full??
Cathy - so happy you have a plan for today.
Jan - yes we definitely need to see the pictures so send us the link!
Carole - sorry Ty's game got cancelled. It's cold and snowy here this morning but the snow is only a dusting on the grassy areas. It's supposed to warm up after this though. I packed up my sweaters after work today (except for a couple) so it had better warm up! LOL
I have to go this afternoon to the other clinic I'm going to be covering. That will be stressful because other people always do things differently and that can be difficult. Since it is cold today, I put on a pot of navy beans and ham in the crock pot so I'll have a yummy supper to look forward to at least! Everyone have a great day!
Murphy
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Post by GG on Mar 21, 2018 12:11:49 GMT
Good morning! I was down what I was up last week, plus a half a pound. I'll take it! No A and tracking works!
Murphy: I have a 2 egg omelet with fat free cheese every morning, no bacon or sausage! Maybe if you have the eggs you will quit craving them!
Carole: I'm glad Ty's game got cancelled! I remember those days, winter coats, gloves, hats, blankets, and STILL being cold!! Lol
It's snowing here too. Hopefully this is the end of it!!!!
GG
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Post by tatermom on Mar 21, 2018 14:21:49 GMT
Hi Ladies, Happy Wednesday and hopefully, for me, BOT. Got over 10,000 steps, just couldn't get those last 700 to get my goal  Eating became a free for all in the evening. Don't know why, had dinner, had tracked all day, just got into the snacks. Start over today, chips are gone, brownies in the garbage, I think it's that wine withdrawal that makes you crave sweets or salty. Or it's just a bad excuse, but at least no wine. Had the pics taken, will let you know when there's somewhere to see them! Real photos will be next Tuesday so we need to keep working. WIndow washers are coming today even though it's rainy and cold. Worth the money!! Knitting today and then I'm assigned window sill washing and starting in the pantry. Just need some sun to get the yard finished!!! They think maybe Saturday! Will check in later, Jan Murphy Yep, I say eat the eggs and enjoy. So glad on WW now they are 0 points. My day goes much better when I eat that protein for breakfast. Good luck at the new clinic, you will be fine. And enjoy your yummy dinner!! Carole WInter baseball is no fun! I'm so glad they didn't change the HS soccer schedule here until after DS graduated. Now soccer is a winter sport, Nov - March....it's miserable for the kids and parents. All to match up with Southern Cal and so kids aren't playing Rec/Hs at the same time in the fall. Yay for doing new things at work! GG Glad the scale went down for you. Even with my detour I'm really looking for a loss too. I have 3 days to keep it together. We have found Jones Chicken sausage...in the frozen section, is yummy and lower PTs than even the turkey. Even DH likes it...3 links for 1 pt. Hope your snow ends soon. Amy hate that snacking urge!!! Hope today is better for you. When will you go up to see your mom again? Cathy Have fun at your get together today. Did you say you play cards or is it a book group? Hi to all. |
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Eating became a free for all in the evening. Don't know why, had dinner, had tracked all day, just got into the snacks. Start over today, chips are gone, brownies in the garbage, I think it's that wine withdrawal that makes you crave sweets or salty. Or it's just a bad excuse, but at least no wine. Had the pics taken, will let you know when there's somewhere to see them! Real photos will be next Tuesday so we need to keep working. WIndow washers are coming today even though it's rainy and cold. Worth the money!! Knitting today and then I'm assigned window sill washing and starting in the pantry. Just need some sun to get the yard finished!!! They think maybe Saturday! Will check in later, Jan