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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 18, 2024 11:48:36 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 18, 2024 11:49:08 GMT
SHAPING UP FOR SPRING EQUINOX!
February 11 - March 31
Spring is coming!
Supportive Friends
Progress not Perfection
Renewal of Being
Inspiration
New Habits
Great Success!
This can be your Spring! This can be your success! No more rationalizing and making excuses.
This challenge isn't just about being alcohol free though it is the focus of the board. It is about finding and giving encouragement, getting healthy, loving ourselves, and finding what works and what doesn't. This is NOT about making ourselves feel badly about the unhealthy choices, it is about celebrating the healthy ones. So let's go for it!
As always, the rules aren't complicated. Simply no alcohol and staying on your food plan. If you get off track, don't give up....don't throw away the day, the night, the week. We are working on progress not perfection.
You may have alcohol issues that you cannot manage on your own and our group is here to support you and encourage you to get the help you might need. You may have alcohol issues that you can control but have to exert the motivation and our group is here to support you.
Spring clean your cupboard early! If you have junk food, tempting alcohol, or trigger foods in your kitchen, you are setting yourself up for failure. Give it away, dump it, GET RID OF IT! Temptation is always going to happen. Don't make it easier for yourself to give in to it. Assess your kitchen, ask if this helps or hinders me. DO NOT have sentimental attachment to food or alcohol. The stuff will always be there, it does not magically disappeared but your health can be compromised! This is your life! Make it the best!
REMEMBER….
1. Work the Plan and the Plan works! Think of your new eating plan as a lifestyle change -- one that will have ups and downs, with good days and (very few) bad.
2. Don't deprive yourself. A food plan should be about SATISFACTION. Find foods you LOVE that will help you meet your goal.
3. Drink lots of water. Water is good for you.
4. Listen to your body. It knows things. Pay close attention to your body cues.
5. Live one day (or even one MEAL) at a time. Don't be discouraged and beat yourself up if you fall off the wagon. Just get back on with lots of helping hands.
6. Get exercise with activities you enjoy. If you don't like what you are doing, then you won't stick with it.
7. Keep track of what you eat. Write it down. You WILL 100% without a doubt make better choices if you hold yourself accountable for what you eat by keeping a food journal. (kinda sorta HG ideas)
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 18, 2024 11:49:37 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 – low fat (1%) or fat-free – 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:
Dairy:
Healthy Oils:
AF:
AIM:
ANIM:
Exercise goal:
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal:
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
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11:
February 18 weigh in:
February 25 weigh in:
March 3 weigh in:
March 10 weigh in:
March 17 weigh in:
March 24 weigh in:
Final Weigh March 31:
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 18, 2024 11:51:25 GMT
"I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progress”
“Out the Door in 2024”
SHAPING UP FOR SPRING EQUINOX!
February 11 - March 31
Spring is coming!
Supportive Friends
Progress not Perfection
Renewal of Being
Inspiration
New Habits
Great Success!
NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
Drink more water: This is my #1 goal for this challenge
One or more fruit daily: not yesterday
One or more vegetable daily: Veggie soup at lunch
Dairy: skim milk with breakfast
Healthy Oils:
AF: 5
AIM:
ANIM:
Exercise goal: Stepper, counter ups, walking
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Need to improve
Move Accountability: most of my activity yesterday was helping DB move around.
Sleep Accountability: very good even though I woke up early
Nutrition Accountability: so-so
Happiness Accountability: very happy
Habit Accountability: need to get back to healthy habits
Check in Daily Accountability: I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: pretty good yesterday!
What did you do for yourself today? I got more water in!
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: I want to be the best version of ME!
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 165
February 18 weigh in: 166
February 25 weigh in:
March 3 weigh in:
March 10 weigh in:
March 17 weigh in:
March 24 weigh in:
Final Weigh March 31:
Not happy with my weigh in this morning. I had salty foods yesterday so it may be because of that. With church this morning and again tonight, I won't be able to push as much water as I'd like but will get back on that tomorrow. Will check in this afternoon.
Murphy
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2024 14:17:13 GMT
SHAPING UP FOR SPRING EQUINOX!
February 11 - March 31
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 – low fat (1%) or fat-free – 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
AF: (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 6403; ANIM: 1 (021221)
AIM: N
ANIM: N
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2210/2202
JUST JOURNAL!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: 4, 13,200+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked the nature trail, workout video with weights, laps in the basement, counter pushups and stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, slept well, 6.5+ hours, Fitbit score 84, stress management 90
Nutrition Accountability: 3, 32/23, 13 weeklies left, fro-yo dessert
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Hallmark and GAF movies, stitched, 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, filled bird feeders, watered plants, couch time, finished Georgia Tech stocking ornament
What did you do for yourself today? Reading, couch time, time outside
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ―Confucius
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 173.0
February 18 weigh in: 173.2
February 25 weigh in:
March 3 weigh in:
March 10 weigh in:
March 17 weigh in:
March 24 weigh in:
Final Weigh March 31:
2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 48/48
At least 7 hours sleep: 25/48
Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Blue dots: 40/48
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's:
I had a quiet, lazy day yesterday. I went down to the basement to do a workout video and get my second strength training workout for the week. When I was done I filled all 4 bird feeders and lugged water down to the basement to water the plants I'm overwintering. We had lettuce wraps for dinner, lots of leftovers. I went to bed about the usual time and finished the book I was reading. I feel like a slept well and was in bed for over 8 hours, but Fitbit is saying I only slept a little over 6.5 hours.
It's mostly cloudy this morning, right around 30 degrees. It's supposed to get into the 50's. We stayed right around 41 degrees yesterday.
Carole- Sorry it was so cold yesterday. Hope the Polish movie was worth the time. I like graham crackers but don't have that much trouble staying out of them.
Murphy- Thanks for getting us started. Sorry the scale is up. Have a peaceful Sunday.
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2024 14:21:32 GMT
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Post by amyj on Feb 18, 2024 14:22:05 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
fathom
verb | FA-thum
What It Means
To fathom something is to understand the reason for its existence or occurrence.
// Even those close to him can't always fathom why he repeatedly risks his life to climb the world’s tallest mountains.
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Post by tatermom on Feb 18, 2024 14:54:37 GMT
"I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progress” “Out the Door in 2024” SHAPING UP FOR SPRING EQUINOX! February 11 - March 31 Spring is coming! Supportive Friends Progress not Perfection Renewal of Being Inspiration New Habits Great Success! NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: daily goal 70= 65oz One or more fruit daily: 2 One or more vegetable daily: 0 oops Dryuary AF: 49 Dampuary AIM: Sauced ANIM: Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,344 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: 5,897 steps, 10/11 hours, 65 PU, 8 floors, stairs, stretches Sleep Accountability: 8 hours, 83 sleep, 81 stress, slept better Nutrition Accountability: 26/23 points 24 weeklies oatmeal, craisins, apple, toast, PB, banana, mini pretzels, 5 choc almonds, 2 soft pretzels, bite of berry pie, 2 meatballs Fitbit Macros: 1,456 cal. 66% Carbs, 20% fat, 14% protein. 388 left Happiness Accountability: 4 will be better when I'm healthy again. Habit Accountability: Exercise bar. 3/4. did tiny habits, morning journal, quiet time, tracking it all Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 Work, knitting, Walmart run, bank, grocery store, tv time, read What did you do for yourself today? 4 TV time, journaled, got out of the house, finished my hat Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote. "Ask yourself today if what you're doing is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow." CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 201 official at WW: 201.8 February 18 weigh in: February 25 weigh in: March 3 weigh in: March 10 weigh in: March 17 weigh in: March 24 weigh in: Final Weigh March 31: Good morning all. Happy Sunday, which I have to keep telling myself, as I keep thinking it's Saturday. Had a good day yesterday even with some crazy eating. All I ate at work was my bag of pretzels and my apple slices. No junk jumped in the cart at Walmart or the grocery  NSV By the time I got home I was hungry and tired but so close to dinner. I just wanted to try the frozen pretzels I'd gotten from Aldi's a while back. That ended up becoming dinner and DH made Ramen. I had made 2 pretzels but DH didn't want one, it was actually 9 points for 2 so not too bad. After dinner DH wanted a treat, he had finished off the piece of carrot cake, so he headed to the store and got 2 frozen berry tarts to bake. He ate most of one and I had the lo bites. He hasn't really been drinking much, I think that's why the sugar bug is getting him. He is usually not a sweets person but his body must be missing all those extra carbs. We'll see what today brings. I think we are doing french toast and bacon for breakfast so I will have to plan around that. Work went well, except 4 people showed up for the 2 appt spots at 10 and 10:30. We never found the one pair in the appt book, but got them done anyway. Another person is out with covid and 2 didn't show for work so glad I was there to help, only 3 people and one would have had to do appts. They figure tomorrow will be busy because folks will be off work and coming to drop off and pick up. I was beat when I got home and took a nap. I had gotten the yarn I needed to finish my baby hat at Walmart so at least got that done last night. I want to finish another hat I have started today hopefully. Not much else planned. Need to figure out some meals for the week. I want to do a pot pie, enchiladas and a meatloaf at some point, Sis is supposed to now come on Thursday until Saturday. She kind of messed me up. I told them I would be off Thursday, thinking she was coming Wed evening so we could go to knitting and lunch. Now she has a commitment so I will work most of Thursday and take Friday off. We are going to try to get a Pedi together and do some shopping about. DS called yesterday but I was napping so DH just talked to him. I'll text him today at some point, he's off until Wednesday now. Have a great day all. Need to get moving. Jan Murphy The scale will go down again in a day or two. I'm not going to WI until my "official" # on Tuesday at WW. The different scales just mess with my head. Have a good day at church. Amy Sounds like a good weekend so far. I've seen a lot of the yogurt bark recipes on the WW site. Most are low point but then they don't have the cream cheese or the cool whip. Wonder if it freezes harder without those things? Still sounds yummy. I'm going to try to cut out a few plastic canvas stockings this week to work on while watching TV. Hope it warms up a bit for your walk this morning. Carole Did you stay up to watch the end of the movie? What are your plans for your day off tomorrow, anything fun? Waving hi. will check in later. |
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Post by cindy on Feb 18, 2024 18:34:35 GMT
Hi All!
Thank you for all the love, prayers and support.Been a hard time losing my big brother. It hurts that I cannot talk to him. I talked to him the day before and left a text the morning he passed. My DSIL was with him. I've face timed with her and after much thought, decided it was best not to attend the visiting hours or not scheduled private funeral. After talking about visiting hours, she and I felt too many of my brother's friends would be talking with me, catching up, nothing like being the little sister. I haven't seen them in over 13 years. I felt it would take focus off my SIL. She is much like me, playing the good girl, the good hostess and not taking care of her own needs which I keep stressing she needs to do. She has already had friends of my brother visited her and it was not helpful. I know what she is talking about. The burial is a bit up in the air due to the urn being made. When we had the urn made for my brother in 2010 we had it made in the Boston Celtics design, took time. With my brother, my SIL wanted to have white marble with a specific car design since my brother was so into cars. My nephew had white marble with a fly fishing design. I know some don't understand the why of it since the urn goes into a metal box and then into the ground., at least in MA. Comfort for the living. We've done a lot of crying and remembering this past week. With that said I still feel badly about not going but DSIL said she wasn't sure when the burial will happen...weather, has the urn arrived...it will be a private committal. Planning a trip in the spring?
It was a year and 10 day from when my nephew died.
Anyway, just wanted to check in. Will go back and read the posts so know what is going on in everyone's world. Hopefully will post tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well! Thank you all for caring.
Hugs, Cindy
AND emotional eating has been out of control....but what a dum dum face to care at this time.
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Post by cindy on Feb 18, 2024 22:10:54 GMT
I keep rewriting my post because I don't feel I'm expressing myself well.
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by flower on Feb 19, 2024 2:51:45 GMT
Hi friends! Another fly by. Didn’t do much today. I did go to the pavilion, where I used to work, and met my dad. He did his thing and I did mine! Did some laundry, made some pancakes for the next few days, took a nap and cross stitched. I wanted to do something fun tomorrow but nothing came to mind so going to Costco and working out. Have a great night!
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NSV By the time I got home I was hungry and tired but so close to dinner. I just wanted to try the frozen pretzels I'd gotten from Aldi's a while back. That ended up becoming dinner and DH made Ramen. I had made 2 pretzels but DH didn't want one, it was actually 9 points for 2 so not too bad. After dinner DH wanted a treat, he had finished off the piece of carrot cake, so he headed to the store and got 2 frozen berry tarts to bake. He ate most of one and I had the lo bites. He hasn't really been drinking much, I think that's why the sugar bug is getting him. He is usually not a sweets person but his body must be missing all those extra carbs. We'll see what today brings. I think we are doing french toast and bacon for breakfast so I will have to plan around that. Work went well, except 4 people showed up for the 2 appt spots at 10 and 10:30. We never found the one pair in the appt book, but got them done anyway. Another person is out with covid and 2 didn't show for work so glad I was there to help, only 3 people and one would have had to do appts. They figure tomorrow will be busy because folks will be off work and coming to drop off and pick up. I was beat when I got home and took a nap. I had gotten the yarn I needed to finish my baby hat at Walmart so at least got that done last night. I want to finish another hat I have started today hopefully. Not much else planned. Need to figure out some meals for the week. I want to do a pot pie, enchiladas and a meatloaf at some point, Sis is supposed to now come on Thursday until Saturday. She kind of messed me up. I told them I would be off Thursday, thinking she was coming Wed evening so we could go to knitting and lunch. Now she has a commitment so I will work most of Thursday and take Friday off. We are going to try to get a Pedi together and do some shopping about. DS called yesterday but I was napping so DH just talked to him. I'll text him today at some point, he's off until Wednesday now. Have a great day all. Need to get moving. Jan
