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Post by amyj on Apr 16, 2018 7:32:34 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 Apr 16, 2018 7:33:41 GMT
THE AMAZING AF APRIL CHALLENGE April 1-30
What are your goals? What are you doing to obtain results? Are you getting the support you need? Are you doing what you need to be doing?
The current challenge is to have an amazing April. What makes and Amazing April? The answers are varied….losing weight, being AF, feeling stronger, knowing you are doing your best are but a few answers. During our Amazing AF April challenge take as many steps as you can to be the amazing you! Post your goal and the steps needed to reach it. Plan ahead.
How are you going to keep your head in the game? How are you reaching the decision each and every day to choose not to drink?
Refocus on why you are a member of this board. What do you hope to achieve? Are you looking to be AF or AIM? Have you done some soul searching?
Are you doing daily battle in your head about drinking? Is drinking helping you become the amazing person you are? How does drinking help support your goals?
Plan, plan, plan! Take it one day/meal/snack at a time and plan meals/menu for the next day. Do not factor A in your menu. However, if you have A, track it.
Track your food, drink your water, move a little more than you currently do.
April showers bring May flowers but April goals bring a wonderful May! Success Vibes!
Weigh in Day:
Weekly AP Goal:
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free):
DAILY STATS
AF:
Food points allowed/consumed:
Weekly allowance points used:
Blue Dot Y/N:
Activity Points Earned:
5 Fruit/Veggies(Y/N):
Vitamin (Y/N):
64 oz Water (Y/N):
2 Dairy (Y/N):
2 Healthy Oils (Y/N):
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT:
April 8 weigh in:
April 15 weigh in:
April 22 weigh in:
April 29 weigh in:
May 1 Final Weigh In:
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Post by amyj on Apr 16, 2018 7:36:19 GMT
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Post by amyj on Apr 16, 2018 7:40:34 GMT
Weigh in Day: Sunday
Weekly AP Goal: 150
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free): 4261
DAILY STATS
AF: Y
Food points allowed/consumed: 23/38
Weekly allowance points used: 15
Blue Dot: N
Activity Points Earned: 30
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: 170.6
April 8 weigh in: 170.6
April 15 weigh in: 169.9
April 22 weigh in:
April 29 weigh in:
May 1 Final Weigh In:
It's a good thing I did my weigh in before our "Springsgiving", which was delicious. I kept my portions small, but a little of this and a little of that adds up quickly.
We finished our path in the backyard. I'll post some pictures when we get a little more of the landscaping done.
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Post by amyj on Apr 16, 2018 7:41:40 GMT
Murphy- WTG for being accountable.
Jan- Baby steps are working for you!
Liz- Hope today is a better day.
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Post by tatermom on Apr 16, 2018 13:34:10 GMT
Hi all, I had a snacky day yesterday too and didn't get my dot. Maybe the change in the weather, maybe bored, just have to get refocused and I can do it. There's really not much in the house to get me trouble, but just went to bread and butter, then wanted Halo top....now done. Today I have meals planned out the best I can, meeting girlfriends at "Chinese" for dinner but I think I can make some good choices off their Dim SUm or appetizer menu. I have 18 points to use. Raining here so may have to do some Walmart walking! HOpe you all can make it a good week.
Amy Love to see the pics of your walkway and back yard. YOur dinner must have been YUM.
Liz Keep checking in, it's a process. Be kind to yourself and move on. Did you all get a lot more snow?
Murphy Who set up your cousin's Go Fund Me? Her kids? Yay for staying accountable, let's get our food BOT!!
Hi to all....check in later.
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Post by lizmawmn on Apr 16, 2018 17:16:24 GMT
THE AMAZING AF APRIL CHALLENGE April 1-30
Weigh in Day: Monday
DAILY STATS
AF, AIM, AIE: AIE
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free): 5
Number of Days Not AF: 10
Calories allowed/consumed: 1200/1256
64 oz Water (Y/N): N
Vitamins (Y/N): Y
Calorie Burn Actual: 1679
Fitbit Steps: 2,241
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT:
April 8 weigh in: 206
April 15 weigh in: 202.4
April 22 weigh in:
April 29 weigh in:
May 1 Final Weigh In:
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Post by lizmawmn on Apr 16, 2018 17:24:09 GMT
Hi everyone!
Not beating myself up, I have moved on, and of course it helps with out any Goose in the house, DH finished it today! Even with the two drinks yesterday and eating smoked pork bellies, I didn't go over my calorie goal too much.
Went grocery shopping this morning and forgot to put my fitbit on after my shower, oh well, got steps in anyway. Now making chicken soup, and boy what a great day for it. I feel so badly for the marathon runners, it is windy, rainy, and brutally raw today. Thank the lord we did not get snow yesterday, Helen did but I don't believe she had any accumulation.
Amy~WTG with the scale going down!
Jan~Sorry for the snacky day, and good luck with the Chinese food!
Murphy~I made sure I shopped for all the right food for the week this morning, plan, plan, plan! I am right with you.
Waving hello to all who follow!
If I don't succeed, I will try, try, again!
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Post by murphy1288 on Apr 16, 2018 22:02:15 GMT
THE AMAZING AF APRIL CHALLENGE April 1-30
Weigh in Day: Sunday
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free): 16
DAILY STATS
Vitamin (Y/N): y
64 oz Water (Y/N): y
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT: 182.4
April 8 weigh in: 184
April 15 weigh in: 186
April 22 weigh in:
April 29 weigh in:
May 1 Final Weigh In:
Hi all! I was at my other clinic today and like a ninny I forgot to write down this website again. Have to do that tomorrow. It has been so cold here today. In the upper 30's and low 40's. It was even snowing and sleeting at times! I'm already in my pj's and wrapped up in a quilt on the couch. I made a little pot of beef and potato soup for supper and that helped me warm up. I imagine I will turn in early and snuggle under the covers with Callie! LOL Will catch up in the morning. Everyone have a good evening!
Murphy
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Post by flower on Apr 16, 2018 23:35:17 GMT
Hi friends! Just a fly by, not feeling too good. Took the day off worrk, I hope tomorrow is better. Have a great night!
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