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Post by amyj on Feb 24, 2024 13:46:27 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 amyj on Feb 24, 2024 13:46:52 GMT
SHAPING UP FOR SPRING!
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 amyj on Feb 24, 2024 13:47:13 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 amyj on Feb 24, 2024 13:47:24 GMT
Be back later!
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Post by flower on Feb 24, 2024 14:02:02 GMT
I need to get a move but want to say hi!!
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Post by tatermom on Feb 24, 2024 14:50:36 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= 60oz One or more fruit daily: 2 One or more vegetable daily: 3 Dryuary AF: 55 Dampuary AIM: Sauced ANIM: Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,3797 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: 7,530 steps, 9/11 hours, 35 PU, 7 floors, stairs, stretches Sleep Accountability: 7 hours, 86 sleep, 83 stress, DH up late with the light on Nutrition Accountability: 33/23 points! -1 weeklies, eggs, banana, cinnamon roll (part), grilled chicken salad at Red Robin, choc almonds, philly cheese steak, fries, Halo top, brownie. Fitbit Macros: 1,953 cal. 43% Carbs, 37% fat, 20% protein. 56 over. Happiness Accountability: 5 feeling happy 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 Eating!!!  shopping, Michaels, Steins, vintage, Red Robin, Pick and save, knitting, read in bed, visit. What did you do for yourself today? 4 hanging out with sis, shopping, 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. So far off my routine! Taking me 2 hours to get my journaling, quiet time, coffee done. DH up with the light on until after 2, Cats were in the basement and have wanted out 2-3 times already this morning, sis got up early so some talking and distractions while I'm typing. It will all work out and by this afternoon all will be back to "normal". We snooped around quite a bit yesterday but didn't buy much. May go check out Joanne's or ? this morning for some time before she heads back north. Yesterday was so cold, from 55+ the day before to @15 with the wind chill yesterday. We were going to make a few more stops and it was just so unpleasant to get in and out of the car in the wind we gave up and came home. I'm grateful that DH was in charge of dinner, but I way overate all day yesterday. My lunch salad at least saved me a bit. BOT today, still AF and so has DH been. I know that's part of his issue with not being able to sleep but I'll be glad to send him back to the other bedroom tonight so I can get some better sleep. Not sure how Fitbit says my score was so high. Sis and I watched the old Bring It On cheerleading movie. Kind of fun, a very young Kirsten Dunst and others. After sis leaves I will run some errands, head to Aldi and maybe Walmart. I cut out some plastic canvas stocking shapes, took awhile, Amy, do you have a set pattern now? May work on one of those today just for something different. i had toyed with the idea of going to work for a bit, ha ha, nope. NOw that I have the day off, I'm taking it. Think I will make up some turkey chili today, get some other lunch items to help me have better choices in the house. The extra cinnamon rolls are going home with Sis. If DH doesn't want anymore brownies, they need to go too. Need to get moving and get some steps. I will check in later today. Hi to all. Jan Amy Hope you had a great anniversary and evening with the kids. thanks for starting us. Carole Good morning. Are you off to exercise this morning? Cindy How are you and DS doing? Have you been talking everyday to your DSIL? So sorry that the RA continues to get worse and the infusions aren't lasting as long. Hope the new meds can bring some relief. Would anything like aqua therapy or a hot tub help at all? GG I'll bet Rylees haircut is so cute. Enjoy your day. Hi to all. Can't believe we are already at the end of February!!! |
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Post by amyj on Feb 24, 2024 17:45:13 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: 64 oz
One or more fruit daily: Y
One or more vegetable daily: Y
AF: (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 6409; ANIM: 1 (021221)
AIM: N
ANIM: N
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2210/2060
JUST JOURNAL!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: 3, 11,000+ steps, 250 steps 6/8 hours, walked at Logan Farm Park, laps in the basement, counter pushups and stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, trouble falling asleep, <5 hours, Fitbit score 81, stress management 87
Nutrition Accountability: 3, 32/23, 32 weeklies left, blue dot, shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, saltine toffee
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed family time, played Rummikube, watched Not Dead Yet, 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, shopping, couch time, 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: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ―Albert Einstein
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: 54/54
At least 7 hours sleep: 27/54
Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Blue dots: 45/54
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's:
Thanks to all for the anniversary wishes.
DH & I drove to Logan Farm Park to walk yesterday morning. Coincidentally we saw our neighbors there as well. The weather was lovely. When we were done walking we went across the street to the 1885 restaurant. Their menu leans towards coastal entrees, I got shrimp and grits. I ate all the shrimp and brought home the leftover grits. We stopped at Ingles on the way home for groceries. I had some couch time then made the saltine toffee that DD had requested for our dessert. We had grilled pork loin for dinner with mac and cheese and broccoli. After dinner we played Rummikube, which was fun. I won 2/4 games. Then we watched a few episodes of Not Dead Yet. I went to bed around midnight but had trouble falling asleep, so I got up and read some more.
I managed to get up before 9 this morning for the first time in a few days. DH, DS, & I walked the nature trail this morning. The weather is beautiful in the 50's, but the wind is picking up. We had scrambled eggs with cheese and veggies, bacon, fresh fruit, and lemon blueberry donuts (recipe to follow). DS has gone home. I'm hoping for a nap.
Murphy- WTG getting your mammo & bone scan done and for donating blood. It's good that you are able to help DSIL with DB's care.
Jan- WTG steps 9/11, PU, stretches, blue dot, AF, mammo & blood draw done, sending treats home with your sis. Yay for good lab results, 2 days off, and fun with sis. Glad your AF days are feeling easy. Sorry it's cold again and you are out of your routine. The Fitbit sleep score is a head scratcher sometimes. I tend to save extra cutouts of most plastic canvas patterns, like the stockings, so it's easy to make more.
Vicki- Sorry you tweaked your back. Yay for no change in your vision and Rylee getting a cute haircut. A fish fry sounds good, but we probably won't go since they are on Fridays.
Cindy- I would be stiff after sitting in a booth for 3 hours too. Sorry the infusion isn't lasting as long and hope adding a new med helps. Yay for leftovers!
Carole- Hi!
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Post by amyj on Feb 24, 2024 17:49:18 GMT
  Lemon Blueberry Donuts INGREDIENTS 1 box Lemon Cake Mix 1 can of Sprite Zero 1 container blueberries 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Mix cake mix and Sprite Zero – gets frothy 3. Spray donut pan with nonstick spray 4. Fill donut pan with Sprite/Cake mix 5. Drop blueberries in all your donuts 6. Bake for 15-25 minutes – check frequently – really depends on the size of your donut pans. A glaze would be good on them, but they really didn't need it. |
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Post by amyj on Feb 24, 2024 17:50:32 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
voracious
adjective | vaw-RAY-shus
What It Means
Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean "excessively eager," as in "a voracious reader."
// It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day.
// She has her voracious appetite for knowledge to thank for graduating at the top of her class.
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Post by tatermom on Feb 25, 2024 0:40:11 GMT
Hi all, just checking in. Didn't do much today. Went with sis to spy around Joannes and Home Goods. I did buy some yarn on sale to make some chunky hats with pom poms. She left from there and I ran to Aldi's for a few things. We just had ravioli from there for dinner with some left over french bread, easy peasy. I did take a nap this afternoon and will sleep good tonight. Not sure what is on my plan for tomorrow. Still thinking about maybe going to work for a few hours, it's quiet on Sundays when the office is closed, just work on files without the interruptions, but then again, I would love to just stay home, maybe do a few errands, knit, rest and enjoy the time off. Can't say my eating has been much better today but I did have less junk and I'm telling myself the kitchen is closed for the evening. Sis texted when she got home, was glad to see her fur babies and her DH too She's happy to still have a day off before going back to work and is sure looking forward to retirement. Hope you all had a nice Saturday. See you all in the morning. Jan |
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Post by cindy on Feb 25, 2024 5:35:24 GMT
Hi All,
A quick check in. Just been very achy all day and not much accomplished. Talked to DSIL as I've been most days. She is doing as best she can but is having a hard time adjusting to being alone in the house. The house is on the small side so I think she will stay there. She and my DB already had a yard person but she doesn't know what she will do with my brother's LaSalle and some other antique car. I just keep telling her you don't have to make a decision now. I hope her son steps up and helps.
Friend/girl is here. She helped DS with his project car so it can drive again. She then helped DS spread soil and mulch for me. I simply didn't have the energy. That has got to change.
Heading to bed, will be back to tomorrow and hopefully catch up.
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 25, 2024 11:08:37 GMT
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 163.6 February 18 weigh in: 163 February 25 weigh in: 165.2 March 3 weigh in: March 10 weigh in: March 17 weigh in: March 24 weigh in: Final Weigh March 31:
The party was fun yesterday. Everyone was in pink and most in bright shocking pink. The food was delicious, beverages unlimited, raffle prizes won, pictures taken, and some dancing was done. On the return trip we stopped at a makeup shop to check out eyebrow pencils and pastes and came home with two to play with as my brows are invisible. Today will be a quiet day at home with some reading.
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shopping, Michaels, Steins, vintage, Red Robin, Pick and save, knitting, read in bed, visit.
