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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 21, 2024 10:59:41 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 21, 2024 11:00:03 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 21, 2024 11:00:26 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 21, 2024 11:06:12 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: salad at lunch
Dairy: skim milk with breakfast
Healthy Oils:
AF: 9
AIM:
ANIM:
Exercise goal: Stepper, counter ups, walking
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Need to improve
Move Accountability: Counter ups and stepper
Sleep Accountability: very good
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:
Good morning all! DB had a rough night on Monday night so yesterday was pretty rough too. His tremors had calmed somewhat by the afternoon but before that, it was just constant. I was really exhausted when I got home and if one short stay does that to me, I can't imagine what DSIL is going through. At least she was able to get out and enjoy the sunshine a little while with a friend. No big plans for today. I need to pick up groceries for Motel Ministry but will wait till tomorrow to make up the bags. Having tea now. BBL
Murphy
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Post by amyj on Feb 21, 2024 14:22:51 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): 6406; ANIM: 1 (021221)
AIM: N
ANIM: N
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2210/2130
JUST JOURNAL!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: 4, 12,300+ 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, trouble falling asleep, <6 hours, Fitbit score 85, stress management 86
Nutrition Accountability: 3, 24/23, 18 weeklies left, 2 bonuts, ice cream
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Hallmark movie, 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, couch time, ripped zipper out of sweatshirt jacket, working on UGA tissue box cover
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: “Why do we grieve failures longer than we celebrate wins?” ―Komal Kapoor
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: 51/51
At least 7 hours sleep: 26/51
Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Blue dots: 42/51
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's:
DH & I took the golf cart to the nature trail to walk yesterday morning. It was nice and sunny with lots of bird sounds. When we got back I puttered a bit, had lunch and some couch time. I ate the last 2 bonuts. We had leftover veggie soup and grilled pastrami and swiss sandwiches. I had not had the Hillshire Farms pastrami for a while and was pleased to see it was only 1 point for 2 ounces. I went to bed early but had trouble falling asleep so I started a new book.
It's sunny again today, starting in the low 30's and heading to the 60's. The birds are busy on the feeders and providing entertainment for Sookie sitting on my desk. So far, so good on the increased dose of semaglutide.
Liz- WTG for another AF/OP/biked day. Sorry it's chilly and nothing new with DD & Isabel's health issues.
Carole- Glad the interview went ok. Fingers crossed for you.
Jan- Sorry it was such a long day. WTG for choosing burgers and fries at home and for the scale being down at WI. Glad you are not as tired. Hope Scout does not figure out Sookie's trick of deleting posts. The heart shaped biscuits were a feature for Valentine's and they had a lot of things on the menu with chocolate. I start each day with a jiggle too.
Cathy- Yay for sunshine, a haircut, a hot shower and a plan for a good day.
Murphy- Thanks for getting us started. Sorry DB had a rough night on Monday that continued into yesterday. Glad DSIL could get outside with a friend.
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Post by amyj on Feb 21, 2024 14:25:22 GMT
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Post by amyj on Feb 21, 2024 14:25:57 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
lampoon
verb | lam-POON
What It Means
To lampoon someone or something is to ridicule that person or thing, especially through the use of harsh satire.
// The exhibit chronicles the long history of lampooning public figures in cartoons.
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Post by tatermom on Feb 21, 2024 15:03:26 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= 70oz One or more fruit daily: 1 One or more vegetable daily: 1 Dryuary AF: 52 Dampuary AIM: Sauced ANIM: Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,385 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: 7,604 steps, 10/11 hours, 80 PU, 4 floors, stairs, stretches AP Sleep Accountability: 7 hours, 75 sleep, 78 stress, some crazy dreams Nutrition Accountability: 30/23 points yogurt, banana, goldfish, chicken thigh, LO ramen noodles, choc almonds, hamburger, fries, wafer cookies, Fitbit Macros: 1,617 cal. 43% Carbs, 36% fat, 21% protein. 268 left Happiness Accountability: 4 will be better when I'm healthy again. Habit Accountability: Exercise bar. 2/4. did tiny habits, morning journal, quiet time, tracking it all Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 work, TV time, read cleaned out fridge for garbage day. What did you do for yourself today? 4 TV time, journaled, read 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: 200.6 WW 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 Hump Day. I'm looking forward to the next few days, will be off Friday and going to have some fun and self care with sis. Was happy with my WI yesterday and scale was down a bit more here today. I seem to do better with some high eating days and then low, as long as the highs are not all sugar and junk  I thought it was a NSV yesterday when I saw people still eating pretty stale carrot cake at work and I just thought, nope, totally done with that! Also a funny, or maybe sad thing is there has been a big mac carton on the counter shelf for the whole time I've been working this year. I finally looked in it, thinking why don't we toss this, and there was a perfectly preserved hamburger in there, no mold, nothing except the lettuce had kind of disintegrated. I asked the "boss" and she said it was Al's. He had bought it with a box of chicken nuggets last summer and then never ate the burger. Then never came back to work. They just haven't been able to throw it away yet. A strange memorial, but glad I didn't toss it. Does make you think about what kinds of preservatives are in that food!! Yikes. Another NSV is this morning I took my measurements again, had done it on January first as someone had posted a chart to print off to keep track. My weight is down @6, most parts are down by 1/2 inch, arms, thighs, chest, hips are down 1 1/2 inch and waist is the same. Even with no A just can't get that belly down, but I'm not giving up. Next measure date is March 30. It's good to see other things than just the scale are changing. Interesting my thigh on the replaced hip side is and inch bigger than my other one, and it stayed the same. On FB all our memories have been showing up of my Mom's passing in 2016 in February, can't believe it's already been 8 years. I think of both my parents everyday. Guess I better get done rambling and get ready to head to work. Supposed to almost be 50 here today. Waiting to see if March comes in or goes out like a lion.. Seems to crazy to already be done with winter here. Hoping to get out of work a bit early today to maybe make an Aldi run, but we'll see. Not sure what's on the dinner menu yet. Have a great one all. Jan Murphy Sorry the time with your brother is exhausting but so glad you can help out your DSIL and realize how hard it must be for her everyday. Hope you get a day for yourself now and can relax. Cathy You sound happy and in good spirits. Attitude is everything. Enjoy your day and your reading. Amy Glad no extra effects from the Meds. I haven't had the Hillshire farm pastrami in a long time, not sure if I've seen it at the grocery lately. Did you warm up the Bonuts or just eat them? Since DH has not been drinking, 4 days, he has had the sugar bug. I went up to bed last night when he said he was going to the store to "find" something. He came home with a pear cranberry pie with streusal topping. It was on the discount bakery rack and I hope he plans to eat a lot of it!! I may have to save up for a piece tonight, of course he has vanilla ice cream too. Scout hasn't figured out the delete trick but if I try to type around him or move him he will try to bite me. Not a real bite but a warning to not mess with his spot. Guess I know who's boss. Enjoy your beautiful weather, I bet the garden centers around there are starting to put things out. I started a new book last night too. Jennifer Weiner's Fly Away Home. SO so at this point. About a cheating politician husband, maybe I'm just burned out on that topic, too close to reality Waving hi and will check in on all of you later. |
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Post by murphy1288 on Feb 21, 2024 17:38:09 GMT
Been a good morning around here. I picked up the groceries and got them organized in the garage. Spent some time on the phone with banking and tax issues but got everything cleared up. Got some laundry done. Talked with DSIL and they had another rough night. Apparently DB can't take anything to "knock him out" due to the Parkinson's. But they can't go on like this. They are both exhausted.
Jan - glad you have a self-care day planned! I'm coming to understand how very important that is to our well-being. I'm trying to do better with that myself. That is so funny about the Big Mac lasting indefinitely! I've heard of other things like that.
Amy- I do love pastrami! I'm not sure if they have that in my local stores or not but I will look for it. I have simply got to get back on track with tracking and journaling. I've been eating what is on hand and while I haven't done horribly, I could do much better. Going to be very careful about what I put on my shopping list for next month!
Choir rehearsal tonight. We found out that our director is going to retire in April (he's in his 70's). They already have someone lined up to take his place but it's going to be an adjustment for all of us. We have loved him! Hope everyone has a great day!
Murphy
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Post by tatermom on Feb 22, 2024 1:32:18 GMT
Hi all. The day went quickly and I got out of there about 3. Went over to the grocery to pick up a few things and made Calzones for dinner. I ate 1/2 of mine and will take the rest to lunch tomorrow. Just need some quick things to grab in the morning as I need to be out of the house before 8 and I'm going to be fasting in case I can get into the blood lab right after my mammogram. I think I'm going to make chicken pot pie tomorrow for sis and us. I have things in the fridge already and will be good to use up some celery, carrots etc that have been in there awhile. Then we'll figure out Friday when it comes We'll need to strip the bed and put on sheets in the bedroom as DH had been in there since I've been sick. Not feeling like doing much this evening. My knitting is at a point where I have to think. My eyes are feeling too tired from screens to do my small x stitch, so I'll probably sit here a bit watching U Miami basketball and then head up early to read. Hope you all had a good day. Thinking of you Carole and hoping you heard some good news about the job. Not sure if I'll have time to check in tomorrow morning but will try at some point. Night all. Jan |
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 22, 2024 8:25:22 GMT
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 163.6 February 18 weigh in: 163 February 25 weigh in: March 3 weigh in: March 10 weigh in: March 17 weigh in: March 24 weigh in: Final Weigh March 31:
2/22 = 162.6
Sun is shining again today. I will spend time with a friend or two this afternoon and need to make plans for Saturday with Rosalie. I have leftovers I can reheat for lunch or could make something new. We will see. Nothing exciting to share but my plan is to keep on keeping on, track, and make healthy choices saving weeklies to use this Saturday at the luncheon.
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I thought it was a NSV yesterday when I saw people still eating pretty stale carrot cake at work and I just thought, nope, totally done with that! Also a funny, or maybe sad thing is there has been a big mac carton on the counter shelf for the whole time I've been working this year. I finally looked in it, thinking why don't we toss this, and there was a perfectly preserved hamburger in there, no mold, nothing except the lettuce had kind of disintegrated. I asked the "boss" and she said it was Al's. He had bought it with a box of chicken nuggets last summer and then never ate the burger. Then never came back to work. They just haven't been able to throw it away yet. A strange memorial, but glad I didn't toss it. Does make you think about what kinds of preservatives are in that food!! Yikes. Another NSV is this morning I took my measurements again, had done it on January first as someone had posted a chart to print off to keep track. My weight is down @6, most parts are down by 1/2 inch, arms, thighs, chest, hips are down 1 1/2 inch and waist is the same. Even with no A just can't get that belly down, but I'm not giving up. Next measure date is March 30. It's good to see other things than just the scale are changing. Interesting my thigh on the replaced hip side is and inch bigger than my other one, and it stayed the same. On FB all our memories have been showing up of my Mom's passing in 2016 in February, can't believe it's already been 8 years. I think of both my parents everyday. Guess I better get done rambling and get ready to head to work. Supposed to almost be 50 here today. Waiting to see if March comes in or goes out like a lion.. Seems to crazy to already be done with winter here. Hoping to get out of work a bit early today to maybe make an Aldi run, but we'll see. Not sure what's on the dinner menu yet. Have a great one all. Jan