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Post by cindy on Mar 6, 2024 13:21:31 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 cindy on Mar 6, 2024 13:22:30 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 them.
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Post by cindy on Mar 6, 2024 13:22:59 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 cindy on Mar 6, 2024 13:44:09 GMT
Good Morning!
Back to watching the traffic and weather report. We had a strong rain storm come through at about 5 pm that wasn't expected. Expecting another one tonight and tomorrow night with possibility of hail.
I'm glad I didn't drive into Dallas yesterday and wish I wasn't today but being optimistic all will go well. I have to go back next week to see the RA doctor. For whatever reason they do not like scheduling both appointments on the same day.
Will be back later!
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by tatermom on Mar 6, 2024 13:44:54 GMT
This can be your Spring! This can be your success! No more rationalizing and making excuses. Yes, feeling this!! "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= 90oz One or more fruit daily: 3 One or more vegetable daily: 2 Dryuary AF: 66 Dampuary AIM: Sauced ANIM: Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,444 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 7500: 8005 steps, 11/11 hours, 1000 PU, 8 floors, stretches driving, Sleep Accountability: 7 hours, 87 sleep, 81 stress, some crazy dreams Nutrition Accountability: 29/23 points 25 weeklies. Cottage cheese, pineapple, banana, chili, ritz thins, apple, 15 mm's, fortune cookie, penne bake, garlic bun, 1/2 oatmeal cookie Fitbit Macros: 1,454 calories, 54% Carbs, 25% fat, 21% protein. 490 left Happiness Accountability: 5 feeling happy Habit Accountability: Exercise bar. 1/4. did tiny habits, morning journal, quiet time, tracking it all, Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 Worked WW meeting, made dinner, TV time, read in bed What did you do for yourself today? 4 Meeting, TV time, journaled, read, Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote. “Habits can always be changed with consistent work and practice.” CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 201 official at WW: 201.8 February 18 weigh in: 200.6 WW February 25 weigh in: 200. At home March 3 weigh in: 199.5 at home this morning March 10 weigh in: March 17 weigh in: March 24 weigh in: Final Weigh March 31: Good morning all. Ready to face Hump Day, I can see the weekend  Sun is shining, birds are out, work will go fast I'm sure. I'm excited to head down to my brothers on Saturday. NOt sure if we will really do anything but at least we'll be out of the house for a day or two. Getting cabin fever. I want to go to a store near their house, Cog Cycles. It's a bike shop but they also have a yarn shop My DSIL has bought me yarn from there. Also, they have a shop dog named Tater, so I know it's a sign I'm supposed to go shop I have most of my lunch and breakfast planned and packed. Using some of my Costco chicken on a big salad for lunch. I have to get away from so many carbs, but they keep sucking me in. I did break down with those MM's yesterday but it was the bottom of the big jar, only those 15 left, thankfully, and they looked so lonely in there, ha ha. Now fingers crossed they didn't buy anymore. After dinner DH went to the store for a sweet treat, came home with some cookies that were actually too good. He said to take some to the people at work today because he doesn't want to eat all 10 of them, and I don't want them around. They are called Christie cookies, out of Nashville. Tastes like a real bakery cookie, or fancy like a Crumbl, but at least not that many calories. I had a bite of his, usually don't like store cookies, dang, these were good and have to go. No other plans for today, I need to pick up some meds at Walgreens. Will see how long my day goes and if I feel like doing it after work. It's nothing I need at this point. I'm easily going to get over my 50 hours this paycheck, some fun money will be spent this weekend. Have a great day all. Will check in this evening. Jan Cindy Thanks for starting us. Hope the ride in today goes better and you can get your infusion. I would never want to drive around down there! Carole I'm sure you could go to a WW meeting and be considered lifetime. I just need the accountability. Hope the weather down by you is going to be decent this weekend. |
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Post by amyj on Mar 6, 2024 15:23:43 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: 72 oz
One or more fruit daily: Y
One or more vegetable daily: Y
AF: (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 6420; ANIM: 1 (021221)
AIM: N
ANIM: N
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2254
JUST JOURNAL!
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: 4, 13,000+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walking video with weight, workout video with weights, laps in the basement, counter pushups and stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, trouble falling asleep, <6.5 hours, Fitbit score 86, stress management 87
Nutrition Accountability: 3, 27/23, 29 weeklies left, blue dot, pizza, ice cream
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched American Fiction, 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 and weight lifting in basement, sorted seeds, laundry, worked on Saints ornament and flyswatter
What did you do for yourself today? Reading, couch time
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” ―Will Rogers
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 173.0
February 18 weigh in: 173.2
February 25 weigh in: 172.6
March 3 weigh in: 171.6
March 10 weigh in:
March 17 weigh in:
March 24 weigh in:
Final Weigh March 31:
2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 65/65
At least 7 hours sleep: 32/65
Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Blue dots: 56/65
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's:
It rained pretty much all day yesterday so I did a walking video in the basement in the morning. I had piles of seed packages on a table in the basement that I brought upstairs and organized. I have bought a lot of seeds recently but also got several from one of my sons for Christmas. I need to get some of them started indoors so they will be ready to go when we are past the frost date. I had some couch time in the afternoon then went back to the basement to do a strength training video. DH had a doctor appointment in the afternoon and brought home a Little Caesars pizza. After dinner I watched American Fiction, which I enjoyed very much. I stayed up too late reading and then had trouble falling asleep, despite listening to 2 Calm programs and the sound of rain on the roof.
It's gloomy this morning but I think the rain is done. It's in the upper 50's.
Liz- Hey, we all deserve a slug day once in a while. Hope you love your haircut. I did notice the fall back asleep programs on Calm which should be helpful after a disturbing dream.
Jan- WTG steps 11/11, PU, stretches, blue dot, AF, getting back to Onederland! Glad being AF is going well, you have enough days to consider it a habit. GL with hump day, yay for having the Chicago trip to look forward to. The bike shop/yarn shop sounds interesting. Hope DH's cookies find another home. Yay for over 50 hours this week. The food truck is scheduled to come every Monday, which could be convenient since I don't get home from yoga until after 7.
Carole- Yay for a good food day until 4:30. Sorry you were up a lot during the night. Hope you can find a WW meeting.
Cindy- Thanks for getting us started. Sorry about having to reschedule your infusion due to the accidents, hope today is better and you don't get any storm damage.
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Post by amyj on Mar 6, 2024 15:29:34 GMT
Or turn out the light and go to sleep...  |
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Post by amyj on Mar 6, 2024 15:30:21 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
ad hominem
adjective | ad-HAH-muh-num
What It Means
Something described as ad hominem involves an attack on an opponent’s character rather than an answer to assertions or points that the opponent has made.
// The debate between the mayoral candidates was going smoothly until the ad hominem attacks began.
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Post by flower on Mar 7, 2024 1:59:27 GMT
Hi friends! Did ok food wise. I buy Belvita biscuits “for the kids” for some reason I can’t stay out of them. I had two packages today. But that was the worst of it. I worked out this am and got my hairs cut/colored after work. I feel SO much better! I was starting to look like a skunk, big time! Work went pretty well, my trainer wasn’t holding my hand all day! There’s an Indian woman who works there, she is so funny and interesting. She had an arranged marriage, she was 18 and husband 26. She came here in 2007 I think. She’s still married. I ordered a bathing suit from Athleta today, I hope it fits!! (I sure can state the obvious!!)
Amy, I bet Annie is liking having you downstairs!
Jan, fingers crossed for DS tomorrow! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I think it’s supposed to be nice this weekend. That’s a weird combination of bike and yarn store!
Cindy, I’m happy you made it home safe. Good luck tomorrow.
Good night all!
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Post by cathygeha on Mar 7, 2024 9:04:24 GMT
CHALLENGE START WEIGHT 2/11: 163.6 February 18 weigh in: 163 February 25 weigh in: 165.2 March 3 weigh in: 166.8 March 10 weigh in: March 17 weigh in: March 24 weigh in: Final Weigh March 31: March 7 = (166.2) [indulgent afternoon and evening]
Had fun with friends, internet was iffy, doing some laundry, back on track today.
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Sun is shining, birds are out, work will go fast I'm sure. I'm excited to head down to my brothers on Saturday. NOt sure if we will really do anything but at least we'll be out of the house for a day or two. Getting cabin fever. I want to go to a store near their house, Cog Cycles. It's a bike shop but they also have a yarn shop 
