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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2021 13:31:28 GMT
Welcome to our 2021 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 Feb 18, 2021 13:32:16 GMT
Labor of Love
NEW CHALLENGE
February 14 through April 4
The word labor implies a specific task or effort, many times painful or arduous. A labor of love is doing something because you really want to, not because of any monetary reward you might get for it even though it involves hard work.
This challenge is all about a labor of love, reminding yourself to love yourself so it becomes your norm.
How often do we do something for someone else because it makes them happy and in turn makes us happy. But as the saying goes “how can you love someone else if you can’t love yourself”.
There are many ways we don’t show ourselves love. We are harder on ourselves than on anyone else. We go over and over “why did I drink too much” and the ever popular "if I lost weight I would be so much happier”. We are not showing ourselves love by overeating and over drinking, we are doing the opposite. To start, forgive yourself, or tell yourself yesterday is done, tomorrow isn’t here, so let’s deal with the present.
We worry about so many things, things we have no control over. Resilience, happiness and freedom comes from knowing what to care about and what not to care about. Your health, your family’s health, doing what works for your corner of the world. Let go of the things that do not work for you, help you, or encourage you. It is hard! You want to be a good person but be good to yourself first. Send out positivity but give yourself positivity.
We all have bad days, nothing goes right, nasty people out and about, stress levels are over the top and you have no control. This can be true in many ways but your control is to step away, love yourself.
Journal it, put it down on paper, and then let it go.
So each morning give yourself an affirmation. Here are some suggestions:
#1. I am worthy.
#2. I am enough.
#3. I am beautiful inside and out.
#4. Even my “flaws” have good and helpful aspects.
#5. I love and approve of myself.
#6. I am delighted with who I am.
#7. I fully approve of who I am, even as I better myself.
#8. I approve of myself and love myself completely.
#9. I am happy in my own skin and in my own circumstances.
#10. I am surrounded by love.
#11. I am treasured for who I really am.
#12. I am worthy of happiness and love.
#13. I enjoy my own company as I get in touch with my true self.
#14. I am at peace and happy when I’m alone.
It may sound like Stuart Smiley but go with it!
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2021 13:32:33 GMT
Are you ready for this new challenge? If wavering, no matter, join in and take what works for you. Share, enjoy the bonding!
Options for loving yourself!
What are you doing for yourself this week?
What will you let go of?
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
AF/AIM/AIE
EXERCISE SUGGESTIONS
Shelf push ups
Hoola hoops and jump ropes
Step block….okay, Jane Fonda days
Touch your toes
Sit ups!
Create your own and share your own plan
JUST JOURNAL!
What did you do for yourself today?
Motivational quote
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
We can be and will 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. Let’s be healthier versions of ourselves come April 4.
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2021 13:53:00 GMT
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2021 13:59:46 GMT
What will you be accountable for today?
Move More Accountability: 3, walked the nature trail, laps in the basement, over 10,000 steps, 16 AP, push ups and wall stretches, lifted weights in basement
Sleep Accountability: 3, trouble staying asleep, vivid dreams
Nutrition Accountability: 4, 23/23, blue dot
Journal Accountability: 4, continuing online journal
Happiness Accountability: 4, enjoyed the day, watched a movie, read before bed
Habit Accountability: 5, drinking more water than Diet Coke
Check in Daily Accountability: 5, I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: 4, got quite a bit done on the work project
Number Of Days AF (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 5297; ANIM: 1
Labor of Loving yourself first!
February 14 - April 4
February 14 start weight: 176.2
February 21:
February 28:
March 7:
March 14:
March 21:
March 28:
April 4 final weigh in:
Yesterday turned out to be quite lovely, sunny and temperature just above 50 by the afternoon. DH & I took the golf cart to the nature trail around 2pm, lots of people, kids, dogs, golf carts. I spent most of the morning working on the project for work. Hard to say when I'll be done, but it feels good to be making progress.
It rained overnight and there is a chance of showers today, but we are starting out in the low 40's- yay!
Jan- WTG AF49, steps, AP, blue dot. Yay for warmer weather. Sorry about the crazy dreams and money stress messing with your sleep. I enjoyed looking at DS's blog- interesting and entertaining information. Is the GF in any of the pictures? I saw a YouTube notification about his blog on my tablet in the afternoon, but was in the middle of something and not sure what it was about.
Carole- WTG going to kickboxing. Yay for dad getting his staples out.
GG- Yay for a good night's sleep & DSIL being out of quarantine.
Cindy- Sorry about being snowed in and the rolling blackouts. How cold does it get in the house when the power is out?
Cathy- Sorry about another gray day. Glad you have the space heater.
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2021 14:08:25 GMT
Ready to step up your vocabulary?
WORD OF THE DAY
Brackish
PRONUNCIATION: [ brak-ish ]
ORIGIN: Mid 16th century; Middle Low German
ETYMOLOGY: from obsolete brack ‘salty’
DEFINITION:
1. (adjective) having a slightly salty or briny flavor
Synonym(s): briny, saline, salty
Antonym(s): fresh
EXAMPLE: The fresh-catch had a brackish flavor as it was pulled straight from the sea.
DEFINITION:
2. (adjective) distasteful; unpleasant
Synonym(s): horrible, bothersome
Antonym(s): tasteful, pleasant
EXAMPLE: The lighting in the movie theater was so brackish we could hardly see what was happening!
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Post by tatermom on Feb 18, 2021 14:08:30 GMT
Word of 2021: Imagine.......the possibilities, the changes, what I can do and taking care of me. Labor of Love NEW CHALLENGE. February 14 through April 4 AF 50!! Started Christmas Day My gift to me for 2021! Feeling Good!! AIM 2 ANIM 3 Move More Accountability: 4 Get my AP bar each day, 7,000+ steps, walked upstairs after work 9 FP. need 30 FP by Saturday to make my goal!! Sleep Accountability: 4 7+ hours, slept better even tho I had Finn for company  Nutrition Accountability: 4. 19/23. BOT. Have today tracked, built in 4 rollovers, now stay out of the work treats!! Did it!! Journal Accountability: 5. Write every morning before any screens, record challenges, gratitudes and daily plans. Happiness Accountability 4. Just be responsible for my own happiness. Habit Accountability: 3 Make 80+ oz of water a habit, plan for treats, walk daily, take time for quiet reflection each day, less screen time Check in Daily Accountability 5. I'm here. I come here first after journaling, then e mail, FB and Connect. Then need to check out. Time Management Accountability 4. Morning routine is pretty set, afternoon hours need more structure after work. February 14 start weight: 196.8 February 21: February 28: March 7: March 14: March 21: March 28: April 4 final weigh in: "A year from now you may wish you started today!" "I am happiest when I take care of myself first" Good morning. More crazy at work but not going to let it get to me. So many people are "I Want it Now!" Sorry, doesn't work that way. Yesterday 3 people called in to not work, one back issue, one home problem, not sure the other, but not Covid. Just made it harder to help everyone in a timely manner. Will do what I can today, supposed to leave at 1 and then need to go get a few things at the grocery. Today my goal is to have a few more roll overs, eat some left overs and a salad and try to get a new craft project started. Will also work to get all those Fit points I need and do some laundry. Excitement by the bushel!! . DS called this morning, doing well, cold down there too but at least have power and it's warm at the hospital! He went to see a lot of the houses for "Yardi-Gras". Said they were cool, but town was dead for the holiday. Probably for the best. Hope you all have a good day, can stay warm and healthy. Jan GG. Did the long sleep seem to improve the energy or did you just feel groggy after so long? Glad to hear no Covid for your family. Cathy. Glad Miss Kitty has a place to hang out and hide when she wants too. Yay for new weeklies and a new shot at the 160's! I stopped for gas yesterday on the way home and I"m glad I did, gray and cloudy here again today. Cindy. Glad you haven't had to go out and attempt the roads. Stay warm and stay safe, just looks crazy down there. Carole. Bet your glad was happy to get his staples out and for pizza dinner. Hope you get some time at home this weekend. When do you go to WV or has that been canceled now because of the cold? Glad Lex seems to be doing ok. Murphy. What do you have on the plan for the day? Must feel good to not have to get out and go to work when the weather and roads are messy. Amy Glad you were able to get out to walk and the weather has been warming up. I can see you are still posting and will check in when I get home from work. I'm sure it will be a relief when the work project is over and done with. Yay for a blue dot and getting your fit points, I need a 16 pt day!! Hi all. Need to get moving. |
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2021 14:24:16 GMT
I have had this WW chicken tetrazzini recipe for years, but had not made it for quite a while. It 's got an Alfredo-type sauce that we all enjoy. Last night I added the leftover shrimp from our seafood feast. I also used a yellow onion instead of scallions and skipped the pimentos. I also have added broccoli, which is yummy. It is on the WW app as Easy Chicken Tetrazzini but is also out there on internet with pictures. www.weightwatchers.com/us/recipe/easy-chicken-tetrazzini-1/5626a5e3271fc584086c6910Easy Chicken Tetrazzini7 green 6 blue 6 purple SmartPoints® value per serving Total Time 45 min Prep 25 min Cook 20 min Serves 6 Difficulty Easy You don't have to avoid your favorite comfort food dishes. With a few simple tweaks you can enjoy all the deliciousness you expect without sacrificing your goals. We lightened up this Italian favorite by using reduced-fat and fat-free versions of many of its staple ingredients. Spices, sherry, and Parmesan add welcome complexity to this company-worthy recipe. Reheat leftovers with a splash hot broth to loosen and warm through. IngredientsReduced-calorie margarine 1 Tbsp Uncooked scallion(s) ½ cup(s), chopped (about 5 scallions) Button mushrooms 8 oz, sliced All-purpose flour 3 Tbsp Garlic powder ¼ tsp Black pepper ⅛ tsp Fat free chicken broth 1 cup(s) Fat free skim milk ½ cup(s) Roasted skinless boneless chicken breast ½ pound(s), cubed Canned pimento(s) ¼ cup(s), drained and sliced (about a 2 oz jar) Sherry cooking wine 2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese 3½ Tbsp Uncooked spaghetti 8 oz, broken into thirds and cooked InstructionsMelt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add scallions and mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring, about 5 minutes. Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, broth and milk in a small bowl; mix until well blended. Add flour mixture to saucepan; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Add chicken, pimentos and sherry; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and add cooked spaghetti; toss gently. Yields about 1 cup per serving. Flavor Booster: Porcini mushrooms, prized in Italian cooking, will add a woodsy taste and meaty texture to this dish. Although fresh are rare, you’ll find dried porcini in gourmet and natural food supermarkets. Measure a half cup into a heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water and soak for 10 minutes. Drain and use in place of the button mushrooms. |
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 18, 2021 16:11:03 GMT
What will you be accountable for today? Staying A Free and to stay engaged with those around me!
Move More Accountability - didn't get on my bike but I did get some extra steps in!
Sleep Accountability - much better!
Nutrition Accountability - I fixed red beans and rice for supper. Higher in carbs but low fat!
Journal Accountability - keeping up with the AE journaling
Happiness Accountability - I'm feeling a peace in my soul!
Habit Accountability - drink more water!
Check in Daily Accountability - I'm here!
Time Management Accountability - I have a list of things to get done!
Labor of Loving yourself first!
February 14 - April 4
February 14 start weight: 189
February 21:
February 28:
March 7:
March 14:
March 21:
March 28:
April 4 final weigh in:
Affirmation: I am happy in my own skin and my circumstances
Hi everyone! I thought I posted yesterday but apparently didn't! I took another friend from church to a doctot's appointment so that took most of the morning, I'm just happy I can do that! Nothing much going on around here today. I do need to work on my closet because I have another friend who is coming over on Saturday to see if she wants any of my clothes, What she doesn't want I will donate. Hope everyone has a great day!
Murphy
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Post by GG on Feb 18, 2021 22:30:34 GMT
Hi girls. I’m sleeping better, but could sleep all day! I forced myself to get out of bed at 10:15. Tomorrow will be the real test. I have to eat the dermatologist at 10:15. We’ll see how I function early!
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Post by tatermom on Feb 18, 2021 23:58:39 GMT
GG. that just made me laugh outloud....eat the dermatologist,,,yucky. . |
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Post by GG on Feb 19, 2021 1:22:02 GMT
Lol I have to be at the dermatologist. Jan, thanks for pointing that out! Made me laugh too!! 😂🤣😂🤣
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Post by cindy on Feb 19, 2021 4:15:57 GMT
Hi All!
Just a quick check in. Hopefully tomorrow things will be a bit back to normal...sunshine! Will still be cold but hopefully some snow will melt.
Will catch up!
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 19, 2021 8:06:37 GMT
My word for 2021: FOCUS My Visual/Mantra/whatever: Believe -> See AFFIRMATION: I love feeling fit and strong. LOVING MYSELF TODAY BY: ✔️ Tracking: Tracked new week begins today - have all weeklies to play with again  Moving: 40 minutes yesterday - will walk today when I finish with the online things I need to do...or in between posts✔️ Sleep: 8 hours ✔️ GHGs Fruit ❇️ Vegetables ❇️ Whole-grains ❇️ Dairy products-calcium. ❇️ Healthy oils ❇️ Protein (lean)❇️ Limit added sugar and alcohol. ❇️ Liquids-hydration❇️ Multiple vitamin-mineral supplements❇️ Labor of Loving yourself first! February 14 - April 4 February 14 start weight: 172.4 February 21: February 28: March 7: March 14: March 21: March 28: April 4 final weigh in: <169.8>
Another gray wet day. No idea how many more days of it there will be but am looking forward to sunshine, hot water, and all the rest. I have books to read and a space heater so all is well. Will probably roast the cauliflower and broccoli today and make tahini-garlic-lemon dip to go with it.
AMY: I am glad that you have a bit of additional income from the work you are doing per diem. It sounds like you hare well and truly settled into your new home and state! The recipe sounds interesting. I will share it with my sister. Not sure I have seen any mushrooms in the stores...
JAN: It sounds like you are busy and productive. I hope you were able to find the items you needed at the store. Glad your son has electricity and is warm enough in the cold. Is he still enjoying the type of nursing he is doing?
MURPHY: You will have NO clutter soon! It will be so nice to have only the items you love and will wear and enjoy in your home once you finish going through everything!
GG: EAT the dermatologist...hmm...is he cute? Anyway...hope you figure out why you are so tired and perk up a bit!
CINDY: Stay warm!
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