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Post by amyj on Sept 16, 2020 10:56:15 GMT
Welcome to our 2020 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.
The main focus of this board is to be ALCOHOL FREE. The focus of our new challenge is to commit ourselves to success, one day at a time, one hour at a time....success breeds success! Follow a healthy food plan, exercise and stay AF.
As with all of our challenges, everyone is welcomed. For some making the commitment for the entire challenge is the way to go, but day by day is also a way to go. No one is cut from the challenge, and if you don't want to be part of the challenge, you are still welcome to post.
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Post by amyj on Sept 16, 2020 10:56:39 GMT
BUILD A WALL OF RESOLVE, BRICK BY BRICK
NEW CHALLENGE
September 6 through October 31
Accountability: experiencing consequences for performance or actions. Accountability is essential for an organization, for a society, and for a person.
In other words, with accountability, a person will assume ownership of their own action because they will face consequences.
Accountability is what we’ll call it, but think of it as both incentive and insurance. Establishing accountability helps us to stay the course, even when our former ways tempt us. If a little accountability is good, and more is better, then let’s go all in on this challenge.
What should we be accountable for in this challenge? Pick one, all, or anything in between. Feel free to add your own accountability goal and let others join you.
ACCOUNTABILITY CHOICES!
FRESH START MONDAY!
What is your accountability for the week?
MOVE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY
Steps
Taking Stairs
Counter push ups
Your choice
SLEEP ACCOUNTABILITY
How many hours do you need? How many do you get?
What can you do to help yourself?
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
Ugly and good days
Drink more water Drink your height in water….68 inches tall equals 68 ounces of water….add 8 ounce every seven days
One or more fruit daily
One or more vegetable daily
Track nutritional intake
Grocery List
Share a healthy recipe
Low Sugar, limit added sugar to 24 grams or less
Pre lose the five pound holiday gain
AF/AIM/AIE
JOURNAL YOUR NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
HAPPINESS ACCOUNTABILITY
What did you do for yourself today?
Motivational quote
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
What new habit are you establishing?
CHECK IN DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY
Scale of 1 -5 …how is your day going?
Just say NO - pick a food you won’t indulge in. Even healthy foods can be indulgences.
TIME MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Need to do, should do, want to do
Organize yourself with lists
Let's be accountable and supportive to each other. As always no judgement, just encouragement, and if needed, tough love though we are usually toughest on ourselves. Set your accountability goals and let's get to work.
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Post by amyj on Sept 16, 2020 10:57:01 GMT
What will you be accountable for today?
FRESH START MONDAY!
MOVE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY
SLEEP ACCOUNTABILITY
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
JOURNAL ACCOUNTABILITY
HAPPINESS ACCOUNTABILITY
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
CHECK IN DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY
TIME MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
BUILD YOUR WALL OF RESOLVE CHALLENGE
September 6 - October 31
September 6 start weight:
September 13:
September 20:
September 27:
October 4:
October 11:
October 18:
October 25:
October 31 final weight:
START BUILDING! BUT DON'T OVERWHELM YOURSELF...Brick by brick, step by step brings results!
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Post by amyj on Sept 16, 2020 10:58:41 GMT
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Post by amyj on Sept 16, 2020 11:14:00 GMT
What will you be accountable for today?
FRESH START MONDAY!
MOVE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY: 4, walked the nature trail with DH, walked around Home Depot, Walmart, & Publix, 18 AP
SLEEP ACCOUNTABILITY: 3, went to bed earlier, slept pretty well, up too early
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY: 3, 23/23 daily points, one snack
JOURNAL ACCOUNTABILITY: 5, wrote it all down
HAPPINESS ACCOUNTABILITY: 3, wish I wasn't so sore again
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY: 1, did a little stretching, need to work on it more
CHECK IN DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY: 5, I'm here!
TIME MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY: 4, not much accomplished but the errands, but it was a productive trip out
Number Of Days AF (alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 5145
BUILD YOUR WALL OF RESOLVE CHALLENGE
September 6 - October 31
September 6 start weight: 173.2
September 13: 172.4
September 20:
September 27:
October 4:
October 11:
October 18:
October 25:
October 31 final weight:
START BUILDING! BUT DON'T OVERWHELM YOURSELF...Brick by brick, step by step brings results!
We drove the golf cart to the nature trail, which was lots of fun. I can see where it will become too chilly, it's a breezy experience. It does come with a cover, but that might be more trouble than it's worth. After breakfast, we took a load to the recycling center, then on to Walmart, Home Depot, and Publix. Had lunch, then rested for the rest of the day, other than laundry and emptying one box. I am just as sore as I was before the steroids, although I do loosen up some as the day goes on. The goal for the day is to find a primary care doctor. I am going to ice my legs after I'm done here.
Murphy- Hope your headache is better. Interesting that your ex is reacting to your FB posts.
GG- WTG for the rollover!
Cindy- Yay for the cast being off! Don't overdo. Thanks for the update on the friend. Hopefully she doesn't allow herself to get in that situation again, especially since the "friends" are not very reliable.
Cathy- WTG AF, OP, healthy meals, feeling good.
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Post by murphy1288 on Sept 16, 2020 11:44:37 GMT
What will you be accountable for today?
FRESH START MONDAY! (Well Friday!)
MOVE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY - This is always a struggle for me!!
SLEEP ACCOUNTABILITY - still sleeping really well.
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY - doing better.
JOURNAL ACCOUNTABILITY
HAPPINESS ACCOUNTABILITY - This is the day the Lord has made! I will rejoice and be glad in it!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY - I'm going to focus on drinking 64 oz of water (at least!) a day. That's my job for this week.
CHECK IN DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY - I'm here!
TIME MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY - Did pretty well yesterday!
Number of days AF (since 9/10/2020 - 6
BUILD YOUR WALL OF RESOLVE CHALLENGE
September 11 - October 31
September 11 start weight: 191.2
September 13: 192
September 20:
September 27:
October 4:
October 11:
October 18:
October 25:
October 31 final weight:
START BUILDING! BUT DON'T OVERWHELM YOURSELF...Brick by brick, step by step brings results!
Good morning all! We had the HOA meeting last night. Everyone was in masks and I was glad to see that. Found out that one of the board members has just been diagnosed with Covid. Of course he wasn't there. We have so many elderly people who live alone in the complex. The secretary is going to put out a newsletter encouraging all the residents to give us family contact information in the event of an emergency. My friend Carolyn has all of my contact info and I have hers but it just seems like a wise move. They voted unanimously to have me buy a new computer!! They all were so kind in thanking me for doing a good job with the bookkeeping. I've been doing all the HOA business on my work computer or my own laptop because the old laptop for the HOA won't even boot up anymore. I'm going to take it to Office Depot though to see if they can get the old records off it.
Amy - Sounds wise to go ahead and get set up with a PCP. I want to call and schedule a follow up appointment with my doctor to see what to do about my bone density.
Cindy - I can sure relate to the feelings your friend is going through! That was sweet of her to bring you flowers. I honestly don't know how I feel about contact with my ex. I really accepted his friend request because I wanted to try to reconnect with my stepchildren. I do not "follow" the ex's posts so the only time his name pops up is if he responds to one of my posts.
Cathy - I don't blame you for being cautious about going out with your friends. I just have a sneaking suspicion that we may be facing another "wave" when flu season gets rolling that may lead to another shut down. I'm just trying to get stocked back up on everything so I won't have to worry. Although with my job, I'm sure I'll still have to get out and about. I am always glad for grocery pickup!
GG - yay for the points rollover! I had a dream last night that I signed back up for WW!
No big plans for my birthday today. I'll go to choir practice tonight. Just chillin today! Everyone have a wonderful day!
Murphy
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Post by murphy1288 on Sept 16, 2020 11:51:16 GMT
‎Wednesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎16
The sign must come like dawn. You cannot see its arrival, but know when it is there.
–Diane Wakoski
Let us take a break, sit by the river, and watch the current quietly flow. Let's just think, for a moment, about where the current is going, the shores it will brush on its way, the clouds reflected on its surface, the animals that come to drink from it, the bobbers it gently nudges downstream.
Our lives sometimes seem like the river, wandering to the west, the south, back toward the east, seemingly without direction at all. Yet we can take comfort in this thought for, like the river, we are always headed in the direction we are meant to go. Without trying, without knowing, we are part of the larger pattern of things, and we nourish many others just by passing through their lives.
What shores will my life touch today?
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Post by GG on Sept 16, 2020 16:23:29 GMT
MOVE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY: 250 steps each hour from 9-6. Got 5/9 3700 steps SLEEP ACCOUNTABILITY: FB said 6 hours NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY: Intermittent Fasting between 11:30 and 9 JOURNAL ACCOUNTABILITY: I will track every bite today. ✔️I’m also pretracking my day. HAPPINESS ACCOUNTABILITY: I’m loving the peace and quiet here today! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY: This week I will focus on drinking 6 glasses of water each day. ✔️ CHECK IN DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY: I’m here! TIME MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY: Today’s rooms, My bedroom, kids bedroom, kitchen Covid paperwork Verse for this Challenge: 1 Cor. 10: 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. BUILD YOUR WALL OF RESOLVE CHALLENGE September 6 - October 31 September 16. -.4 Hi girls! I was down .4 in spite of using all those weeklies! DH wants me to do apply for relief because of Covid. My paychecks are down $500 a pay. We’ll see what happens! It is so quiet and peaceful today! No kids and DH is outside. Aaaaahhhhhh. I’m not sure if I wrote this yesterday or not. After lunch I sent the kids into the playroom with the door shut so Grandma could have some quiet before school started again! Lol Amy: I meant to thank you for the TOD that said It’s Tuesday! Lol It’s hard to keep track of the days! I’m sorry your legs are hurting! Good luck with finding a PCP! Murphy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I am so glad God created you!! You are His masterpiece!! This world is a better place with you shining in it!! I loved the peace and quietness in your thought today! Makes me want to go sit by water! Can you tell I’ve. Even missing my peace and quiet?? It seems to be a theme today! Lol Cindy: Yay for getting your cast off! Now be careful and wear your brace! I “think” my last time of not remembering was at my nephews graduation party. It was soooo hot and I was drinking wine like water. At one point I said to DD, man I think I’m in trouble. She promptly got me to the car and got me out of there.Everybody was surprised it was me and not DH. Cathy: Other than being isolated, it’s good to be safe. Jan: I hope you are enjoying your time away. I’ll bet it got cold!! Carole: I hope you are safe with the hurricanes coming! Amy, aren’t you glad you moved?  Have a great day guys!! Especially you, Murphy!!!! |
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Post by flower on Sept 16, 2020 19:39:07 GMT
Happy birthday Murphy! I hope you have a great day and the best year ever! We’re having fun! It’s hot! The water is rough so it’s a lot of fun. I just wanted to check in quickly, going for a dip in the pool.
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Post by cindy on Sept 17, 2020 2:15:23 GMT
Hi All!
ACCOUNTABILITY CHOICES!
Fresh Start Monday!
What is your accountability for the week?
Better effort will create success.
Move More Accountability
Did better on steps today so that is in the right direction.
Keep on trying
Sleep Accountability
Better sleep
Nutrition Accountability
AF.
DS brought home Buffalo Wild Wings! No wings, cheese curds with caramel sauce to dip them in!
I really need to work on my eating
Happiness Accountability
Okay day.
Habit Accountability
I think my only habit is waking up every day.
Working on it!
Check In Daily Accountability
HERE! This is helping even if I'm not being very accountable!
Amy, did you have any luck finding a PC doctor? Is the storm coming up your way? The weather map seems to be all over the place. Do you have warm clothes from your trips to Indiana? I remember going to MA from FL and once there, had to buy a winter coat. Hope your legs are feeling better.
Murphy, happy, happy, happiness! Here is to your best year yet! Great idea to have contact information for HOA members. When a tornado came through the 'hood in 2012 (before we moved in) the HOA secretary had a list of homeowners so they could make sure everyone was accounted for...one couple had to be dug out from the rubble of their home. Luckily no one was seriously hurt. Hope choir practice went well and there was good news on health of members.
GG, glad you had peace and quiet. I don't miss those times of not remembering and yet even if I remembered, I knew I needed to stop. Glad DD is there for you! yay for being down....and I'm trying to be careful!
Carole, so happy to see your post. So glad you are having a wonderful time!!
Cathy, thoughts for your DS on his international travel. I know he will take precautions, I hope others will be as responsible. I had to look up Hurricane Sally...enjoyed it! My first thought was Mustang Sally!
Hi Jan!
I'm watching the weather channel. DB and DSIL are in SC and are on the edge of the storm path. Need to get some motivation going!
Hugs to all, Cindy
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 17, 2020 9:29:14 GMT
Wednesday: AF/OP/Tracked-within points for the day/no exercise yesterday but 40 minutes walking while reading so far today.
I think we are not going shopping today but will go in the next few days. We have enough fruit/veg from the garden and plenty of dried and tinned goods to make meals. So, we will not brave the streets but instead stay close to home.
Heard that my son's house near Moblie sustained some wind damage with a big that was broken in half. Luckily it fell toward the yard damaging a Satsuma citrus tree instead of their home.
AMY: Love the mascot of 2020 image...had to send it to my sister  Sorry your aches and pains are not better. Hope they will improve as you settle into a new normal schedule with the same activities (mostly) every day. How will you go about finding a primary care physician?
MURPHY: I hope you had an enjoyable day and that you celebrated your birthday in some little way.
GG: I am glad you find ways to have quiet time for yourself when staying with your grandchildren.
CAROL: I am guessing you are enjoying the time away vacationing.
CINDY: Maybe I was thinking of Mustang Sally? I had not heard Hurricane Sally till I googled it. Off to google Mustang Sally now  I like Mustang Sally better |
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Sorry your aches and pains are not better. Hope they will improve as you settle into a new normal schedule with the same activities (mostly) every day. How will you go about finding a primary care physician? 
I like Mustang Sally better