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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 5, 2024 12:07:59 GMT
Welcome to Alcohol Free is What We Want To Be! We are glad you are here with us! 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? 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 acknowledgement that we have been there, done that. This board of great people will support you in your journey.
Some of us have been here for several years, others are new, but all are welcome and if you have visited before but didn't stay, there is still and always a place for you. Don't get overwhelmed, take your time, if something strikes you, respond. We are great at giving advice, whether you want it or not....you will get tough love, if necessary, but you will also find help. We practice positive self-talk and support, we encourage and gently hold each other accountable. We each have stories to tell, share and suggestions to help. We post different challenges during the year. Please join us if you think this is the group for you. You will be glad you did.
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 5, 2024 12:08:28 GMT
New Challenge: Dryuary and beyond! Or Dampuary to begin! January 1 - February 10 (Lunar New Year)
"I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progressā and āOut the Door in 2024ā (thanks Cathy!)
Letās Begin!
Will this be your year? Embrace 2024 with eyes wide open, with accountability, with not just going along, but being the best you can be. For many January 1 is a repeat of a cycle. We may be happy where we are personally, maybe with a bit of tweaking but there remains a niggling if I could just lose those pounds, if I could eat more cleanly, if I could just commit to excercising, could I just get some decent sleep! So let the tweaking and niggling begin to make this year work for us! It will be an adventure and can only enhance us.
Are you ready for this new challenge? If wavering, no matter, join in and take what works for you. Share, enjoy the bonding. But also ask yourself what is holding you back?
How do we kick off the New Year? For many it is the commitment to healthy eating, no drinking and getting into shape. We want to cleanse ourselves of what may be holding us back from being the person we want to be. However, true cleansing does not mean just ridding the body of toxins. We're exposed to harmful substances all the time; they're in our diet (pesticides, microbes, and mercury, to name a few) and the very air we breathe (think disinfectants, deodorizers, and the gasses released by fresh paint). We can choose to eliminate as many of these as possible. But there is also a Spiritual aspect as well. Toxins bring you down. When we eliminate harmful substances from our diet and eliminate as many as possible from our lives, we will feel rejuvenated from the inside out.
During the holidays we can easily overload on food and alcohol as well as the commercialization of the holiday. We may feel inundated with stress and turn to self medication through food and alcohol, and repeat the cycle the next day. The sense of joy and peace that we seek will not be found.
So here we are on the first day of the NEW YEAR! Where will you be a year from today? Will you still be wondering why you are looking for satisfaction through food and alcohol or are you ready to make a change and cleanse yourself of old habits. Let's take the first 40 days of this year to create new habits, cleanse ourselves of old habits, and become the person we know we can be.
From January 1 through February 10 we are challenging ourselves to go without alcohol and cleanse ourselves of habits that make ourselves feel bloated, anxious, and just overwhelmed. For some alcohol issues cannot be manage on your own and this board is here to support you in getting help. This board has posters at many different stages in the journey. Some know that being AF is the way to go, others hope to be AIM, but we are all conscious of the slippery slope that can lead to AIE. We want to feel empowered, not let toxins control us, but let us control toxins.
You will not be kicked out of the challenge because of a slip but understand why the slip, talk about it. Christmas and New Year's may have given you a freedom to overindulge but don't let that continue.
Anytime is a good time to start, there is no magic with a Monday, or starting with the next day since today is lost....but there is some sort of magic with January 1. We are more determined, more open to admitting to our new year resolution because we are all in it together. The trick is to keep that MOMENTUM going and it is a commitment to forty days!
Let's make our living environment a healthy environment. Face it, no matter how motivated, committed you are, on January 1, having alcohol, junk food, trigger foods, in your kitchen is not going to help. Give it away, dump it, GET RID OF IT! Temptation is going to happen. Don't make it easier to give in. You are only kidding yourself when you say I have it in the house for company, for the kids, the just in case.
Assess your kitchen....ask does this help me or hinder me? DO NOT have a sentimental attachment to alcohol or food.....the stuff will still be out there, it does not magically disappear. Remember, this is your health! This is your LIFE!
Let's get going and get those pounds out the door!
Great success vibes to all!
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 5, 2024 12:10:05 GMT
THE EIGHT GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES 1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day. 2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible. 3. Include two servings of milk precuts ā low fat (1%) or fat-free ā each day. 4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed each day. 5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein. 6. Limit added sugar and alcohol. 7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day. 8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: One or more fruit daily: One or more vegetable daily: Dryuary AF: Dampuary AIM: Sauced ANIM: Fitbit Goal/burned: JUST JOURNAL!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: Sleep Accountability: Nutrition Accountability: Happiness Accountability: Habit Accountability: Check in Daily Accountability: Time Management Accountability:
What did you do for yourself today? Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote.
AGAIN, JUST JOURNAL!
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT, Jan 1: Weigh in Jan 8: January 15: January 22: January 29: February 5:
Final Weigh In February 10:
What a great way to go into the new Year! Happy New Year!
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 5, 2024 12:13:39 GMT
Good Monday morning all! After church yesterday morning, I came home and ate a sandwich and promptly fell asleep on the couch! Got up in time to go to church last night but there was a bad wreck ahead of us and we sat for an hour before finding a place to turn around and come home. It's just a 2 lane road but traffic was stopped in both directions. There were at least 2 ambulances and the Lifestar helicopter so I know it was bad. Having some tea(!!) this morning and then I take Scout to the vet for a check, go to pick up his food and by the bank. Should be back home by noon. Will check in then. Murphy
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Post by amyj on Feb 5, 2024 14:30:15 GMT
New Challenge: Dryuary and beyond! Or Dampuary to begin! January 1 - February 10 (Lunar New Year)
"I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progressā and āOut the Door in 2024ā (thanks Cathy!)
THE EIGHT GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES 1. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day. 2. Choose whole-grain foods, such as brown rice and oats, whenever possible. 3. Include two servings of milk precuts ā low fat (1%) or fat-free ā each day. 4. Have some healthy oil (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed each day. 5. Ensure that you are getting enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dried beans each day. Many dairy products are also good sources of protein. 6. Limit added sugar and alcohol. 7. Drink at least 6 8-ounce glasses of water a day. 8. Take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement each day.
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: Y One or more fruit daily: Y One or more vegetable daily: Y Dryuary AF: (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 6390; ANIM: 1 (021221) Dampuary AIM: N Sauced ANIM: N Fitbit Goal/burned: 2210/2032 JUST JOURNAL!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: 3, 11,600+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked at the clubhouse, workout video with weights, laps in the basement, counter pushups and stretches Sleep Accountability: 3, up late reading, trouble falling asleep, 6+ hours, Fitbit score 84, stress management 84 Nutrition Accountability: 3, 29/23, 59 weeklies left, blue dot, banana walnut muffin, ice cream Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, stitched, watched Sunday news shows, Hallmark movies, read before bed Habit Accountability: 3, drinking more water than diet Coke Check in Daily Accountability: 3, I'm here! Time Management Accountability: 3, walking, lazy day, couch time, finished NY Mets ornament, worked on flyswatter What did you do for yourself today? Reading, couch time, stitching, time outside
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: āSuccess is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.ā āPele
AGAIN, JUST JOURNAL!
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT, Jan 1: 179.8!!! Weigh in Jan 8: 178.2 January 15: 176.8 January 22: 176.6 January 29: 174.4 February 5: 173.6 Final Weigh In February 10:
2024 Goals: 11,000 steps each day: 35/35 At least 7 hours sleep: 18/35 Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Blue dots: 29/35 Starting weight: 179.8 Get to the 160's:
What a great way to go into the new Year! Happy New Year!
DH & I drove to the clubhouse to walk yesterday morning. No rain, but the wind was cold when it hit us in the face. I was going to work on the beaded ornaments again, but my back was hurting so I ended up spending most of the afternoon on the couch. I did go to the basement in the late afternoon to do a workout video for my 2nd weight session for the week and get more steps. I made broccoli soup for dinner which we had with BLT's. I watched a bit of the red carpet for the Grammys then a Hallmark movie.
It's gloomy this morning but we are supposed to see some sun today. I need to go to the laundromat to dry 2 loads of clothes.
Jan- WTG steps 11/11, PU, AP, tiny habits, tracking, AF on Saturday. Hope you've gotten off the sugar train. The beaded ornaments take about 20 minutes each. I may need to give the Swifty ornament some consideration.
Liz- Yay for a beautiful day while out with your BFF. Sorry the fancy steakhouse was a disappointment.
Cindy- Glad you could check in.
Cathy- Yay for doing well on Conquer Cravings & the scale continuing down. GL with the internet today.
Murphy- Thanks for getting us started. Sorry the bad wreck kept you from getting to church last evening.
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Post by amyj on Feb 5, 2024 14:34:35 GMT
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Post by amyj on Feb 5, 2024 14:35:29 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
zeitgeber noun | TSYTE-gay-ber What It Means Zeitgeber refers to an environmental agent or event (such as the occurrence of light or dark) that provides the stimulus which sets or resets an organismās biological clock. // The ratio of daylight to darkness in the spring is an important zeitgeber that affects the activity of some migrating birds.
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Post by tatermom on Feb 5, 2024 15:04:39 GMT
New Challenge: Dryuary and beyond! Or Dampuary to begin! January 1 - February 10 (Lunar New Year) "I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progressā āOut the Door in 2024ā NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: 70 oz Trying to do better each day and be more consistent. One or more fruit daily: 2 One or more vegetable daily: 1 Dryuary AF: 36 Dampuary AIM: Sauced ANIM: Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,137 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: 4,854 steps, 8/11 hours, 80 PU, 7 floors, stairs, stretches, Sleep Accountability: 6+ hours, 79 sleep, 81 stress, read in bed, crazy dreams, seems always before I have to go back to work Nutrition Accountability: 20/23 points 13 weeklies, rollovers, oatmeal, apple, craisins, banana, tortilla soup, wasa, ham, banana bread, WW cookies, salmon, mushrooms, 1/2 potato, Fitbit Macros: 1,532 cal. 53% Carbs, 22% fat, 25% protein. 105 left Happiness Accountability: 5 Feeling happy and ready for the challenge Habit Accountability: Exercise bar. 0/4. did tiny habits, tracking it all Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: baked some cookies, banana bread, cleaned up kitchen, finished knit, read, TV time, What did you do for yourself today? 4 Knitting, TV time, journal, read Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote. "Your commitment to the process will determine your progress." Atomic Habits AGAIN, JUST JOURNAL! CHALLENGE START WEIGHT, Jan 1: 207. edited: 206 officially at WW. Weigh in Jan 8: 205.4. at home January 15: 205.4 Was lower at home, more winter clothes ļæ¼ January 22: 204.9 At home January 29: 204.4 at WW February 5: Final Weigh In February 10: Good morning all. Getting ready to head out to work. Gray and frosty but supposed to warm up. I have lunch packed, treats planned (some goldfish graham crackers), tracked and took Ahi out for dinner. I am very frustrated with the scale but trying to be patient. Will WI tomorrow and take the data. The double tracking shows me I'm basically on track, I know I need more veggies, water and movement. Still just seems like I should have a little give after eating in points, being AF and sleeping, all the good things to do. Reframe my thinking and know I'm making healthy choices and it's not just the number. Moving on. Did get some things done yesterday and that felt good. Taking my baby hat to work and hope the baby comes in today to visit. Also saw on our NextDoor post that someone wants some names taken off and then new ones put back on 2 knitted Christmas stockings. I said I could do it if the names were top stitched on. We'll see if she contacts me. No other big news for the day, another 5 days and then a paycheck again. I'm liking that change. The WW cookies I made are really good, I think, and help with the sweet tooth. I'll put the recipe at the end. Have a great day all. I'll check back in tonight, after hopefully a peaceful day at the office. Jan Murphy Sorry about the car wreck but so grateful that you weren't on the road just that much sooner. Glad you could change plans and get back home. Have "fun" doing errands. Amy Sounds like a nice Sunday, I felt like I was "lazy" too but actually when I stop and think I got things done. I keep reminding myself that everyday can't be the marathon! Glad you could do something else if the bead work was bothering your back/neck. Can you leave the supplies out or do you have to put everything away each time? We didn't watch any of the Grammy's, Dh was watching some Climbing thing with Ales Honnold that was on NatGeo. That guy is a bit crazy, he did the movie Free Solo on El Cap. I did see online a post of Tracy Chapman singing her song with Luke Combs that I want to watch. Hope enough people check in so you can go to yoga. Cathy Maybe I should look up conquer craving and the old WW program. Seems to be working well for you. SOmetimes I think it's just shaking up the routine and I know I haven't done that in awhile. Eat a lot of the same things on repeat. Do just get the info off the internet? Enjoy your scone party. Off to the "mine field" ha ha
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Post by WWVICKI on Feb 5, 2024 21:11:04 GMT
Hi girls. My Fair Lady was wonderful! So much talent! I hadnāt seen the movie In years and didnāt look it up so it would be a surprise. There were so many songs that I didnāt know came from that musical! I didnāt like the ending and even came home and googled it. It just seemed flat. But Iām glad we went! Sunday morning was busy, but you all know I was thrilled to see both Addison and Rylee in their childrenās choir! I came home from church and spent the afternoon on the couch. DD called and woke me up around 5:15. I was glad! Who knows how long I would have slept! Today has been busy getting ready for the womenās meeting tonight and helping DH. Iām enjoying this year of being president because Iām delegating more. Iāve done a lot over the last 2 years, so now itās time to encourage others to do more. Iāve been told that Iām good at voluntelling people! š
Carole: Just wanted you to know Iām praying for you. When do you go back?
Cathy: I giggled over your internet being a pain in the patootie!
Liz: I know you love the grands, but itās a lot when you have them both, especially at that age!
Amy: I was surprised when you said you have to watch not to overeat with your medication!
Jan: I totally get being frustrated with the scale. Donāt let it get into your head like I did! Iām looking forward to having a mini cupcake tonight!
Murphy: Sorry you missed the second service last night!
Cindy: How old is DS? I canāt remember.
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Post by lizmawmn on Feb 5, 2024 23:02:02 GMT
New Challenge: Dryuary and beyond! Or Dampuary to begin! January 1 - February 10 (Lunar New Year)
"I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progressā and āOut the Door in 2024ā (thanks Cathy!)
Letās Begin!
DAILY STATS 1270 allowed/consumed: 1,290/1,087 Fitbit Calorie Burned: 2,046 Fitbit Step Goal/Actual:6,500/3,677 Bike: Yes, 15 Minutes
AF: 17 AIM: 2 ANIM: 16
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT, Jan 1: 214.2 Weigh in Jan 8: 213.4 (I'll take what I can get as long as it's down) January 15: 213.4 January 22: 215.6 (I guess I knew this was coming) January 29: 213.8 February 5: 213.0 Final Weigh In February 10::
Hi Everyone! Yesterday was an AF/OP/Tracked/Biked day! I am sitting here trying to think what I did yesterday and beside knitting a little bit, I can't remember for the life of me, lol! I know that it was peaceful because DH went to visit his friend in rehab, then he went to the track. I watched The Notebook which I have seen several times and I still bawled like a baby. Caught some of the Grammy's, but I feel bad for some of the contenders in categories that vied against Taylor Swift; it seems that no one has a chance against her. I forgot to watch The Way Home on Hallmark, will have to catch it tonight.
Murphy~ Thank you for getting us started. Sorry you couldn't make it to last evening's church service. Did you ever hear on the news about the accident that caused such a backup and needing the Lifestar helicopter. It must have been very serious. Thank goodness that you weren't on the road sooner.
Amy~ Wow, this challenge has been so successful for you, great job!!!! Sorry about the backache, hope it feels better soon.
Jan~ I seem to be in the same hovering pattern as you. The only thing that was off program for me was Saturday, the two martinis, even calculating that in was still within my calorie allowance. As long as we stay focused, it will come off. Did you ever get to the LYS and get the fancy yarn for the National Park hat that you want to make?
Cindy~ Hope DS is feeling better and I really hope that you didn't catch anything from him.
Cathy~ Woohoo, I guess you did have a fantastic week! Yay for Conquer the Cravings!
Vicki~ Loved the picture of the children's choir, how exciting for you to see both Rylee and Addison singing together! Glad you loved My Fair Lady.
Hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing night!
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Post by flower on Feb 6, 2024 1:33:32 GMT
Hi friends! I hurt my groin (muscle?) a couple weeks ago. It felt better, this morning at the gym I did a side lunge and felt it pop or pull. I didnāt do much, came home and iced it. Ugh. I havenāt heard from the dr about the mri, I did email him. I also emailed the student supervisor, he actually got back to me and said heād be in touch when they start scheduling interviews. I know thereās one other girl from the kitchen that wants it, possibly another. The last one will look good on paper but sheās kind of a whackadoodle! Iāve worked with her for 2.5 years, I bet she doesnāt even know I have 2 kids. Itās all about her and what she believes. Anyway, the sun was out!
Amy, how is Bill doing?
Gg, Iāll take all the prayers I can, thank you.
Jan, I get direct deposit so I feel like Iām working for free!
Liz, DH and DS were going to go to the golf range last nightāI couldnāt wait! DH asked if I wanted to goānope! Iāll have the house to myself. But they didnāt go! Maybe this weekend! Iām now in my room because I canāt stand having the tv on constantlyāitās so loud and overwhelming to me.
Murphy, Iām glad you missed the crash!
Cathy, I hope your internet stabilizes soon.
Cindy, hi! I hope youāre feeling ok.
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 6, 2024 7:25:08 GMT
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT, Jan 1: 166.6 Weigh in Jan 8: 166 January 15: 163.4 January 22: 163.6 January 29: 165.8 February 5: 161.6 Final Weigh In February 10: 2/6 = 162.2 [scale up a bit but was OP within points and calories so it is just a normal fluctuation, is my guess]
Conquer Cravings is free on the Healthi App you can download into your phone. I also have the original booklet that did not get tossed out in the purge for the 123 Success program so refer to it from time to time. Facebook has Healthi information and a Conquer Cravings group for those doing that program. The program determines points using calories, fat, and fiber and each point is about fifty calories with fiber and fat impacting points one way or another. The only food that is zero-points on this program is non-starchy vegetables so...it can take a bit to wrap your mind around that at first and the points decrease as you lose weight.
Going to do some laundry and will go shopping today. Have a scone party tomorrow and will take apricot jam...might make scones, too, but they are a whopping points-calorie hit at 5 points/200+ calories per one unless SMALL
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