Alcohol Free Is What We Want to Be! Wednesday, June 12

NEW CHALLENGE!
Declaration of Independence from Alcohol
June 1 - July 4

Freedom from alcohol? Does that make sense to you? Are you held hostage to it, use it to calm yourself, to forget what is going on, to get through the evening or even the day? What once was an enjoyable treat has become a daily necessity? Or are you wondering if you are drifting into some kind of undefined, gray area of casual dependency? Then it is time to take a stand and declare yourself independent. It isn't easy, if it was there would be no need for the support of this board. But together we stand and together we can fight it.

Think about the freedom from alcohol. It isn't just about the money, but it is about your health and well-being.

How is your Pursuit of Happiness being affected by alcohol?

The focus of this board is to be ALCOHOL FREE. The focus of our new challenge is be alcohol free from June 1 - July 4, one day at a time. Starting June 1 and ending July 4, we are challenging ourselves to make the right choices, and go alcohol free. Can you let yourself be the person you want to be? Can you reach out for help if need be? The rules are simple, no alcohol for the challenge (understanding for a very special occasion is given). Post your stats daily, it is an essential component to success. One misstep does not mean throw away the day, the night, the week. We are works in progress.

This is a challenge about control....you are in control of what goes in your mouth. Give yourself the gift of THINDEPENDENCE and be selfish if that is what is needed to take care of you!

If you slip, post to the board and find some understanding. If you slip and report you are AF, you are not hurting us, you are hurting yourself. Slips happen, pick yourself up and start again. There is no judgement, we are very supportive of each other.

As with all of our challenges, everyone is welcomed. For some making the commitment to the challenge is the way to go. For others, one day at a time is the way to go. No one will be cut from the challenge. And feel free to post to the board even if you choose not to commit to the challenge. But you might want to ask yourself why.

June 1 - June 7: What is your PREAMBLE (your intention for the challenge?)

June 8 - June 14: What are your BIll of RIghts as a Weight Watcher? (the right to eat fruit, the right to exercise, the right to feel good about yourself, etc.)

June 15 - June 21: What is your pursuit of Happiness?

June 22 - June 29: What does Freedom mean to you by working this life plan?

July 4: Get ready for your own fireworks to happen by declaring your Truths! Kick tyranny of alcohol and a few extra pounds aside as we celebrate THINDEPENDENCE.

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: 96/75 oz goal
One or more fruit daily: Y
One or more vegetable daily: Y
Dairy: Y
Healthy Oils: Y

AF: (mostly alcohol free since August 16, 2006): 6509; ANIM: 1 (021221)
AIM: 0
ANIM: 0
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2252

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 13,000+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked the nature trail, yard work, workout with weights, laps in basement, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 3, slept well, 7+ hours, Fitbit score 86, stress management 79
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, protein shake, protein bar, grilled pastrami sandwich, chips and dip, ice cream
Macrosfirst: Protein: 92/137 (26%), Carbs: 115/100 (33%), Fiber: 32g, Net Carbs: 83, Fat: 65/45 (41%), Calories: 1342/1522, 10 under
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched GOT, 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, planted corn and squash seedlings, couch time, stitched on Santa #12
What did you do for yourself today? Reading, time outside, couch time

Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain

Start weight June 1: 164.2
June 8: 162.6
June 15:
June 22:
June 29:
July 4:
Celebrate! Final weigh in:

June 1 - June 7: What is your PREAMBLE (your intention for the challenge?) Keep moving towards the 150's
June 8 - June 14: What are your Bill of Rights as a Weight Watcher? (the right to eat fruit, the right to exercise, the right to feel good about yourself, etc.) Need to get better sleep, focus on protein, less fat, carbs

2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 155/163
At least 7 hours sleep: 76/163
Lift weights twice/week: Wk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13:only once, 14, 15, 16, 17:only once, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s:

DH & I took the golf cart to the nature trail to walk yesterday morning, we were surprised to not see anyone other than a guy from the property management company inspecting bridges that need repair. When we got back I headed to the back yard to plant corn and squash seedlings in the lowest tier. I had shade for part of the time, so not so bad. I watered the garden and plants, came in to shower, lunch, couch time. We had grilled pastrami sandwiches for dinner, with chips and dip. I had one of the peaches from the neighbor's tree with some ice cream, yum. I went to bed a bit earlier and slept well.

It's sunny today, in the low 60's, heading into the 90's. Looks like we'll have 90's for at least the next week or so.


Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, AP, blue dot. Sorry the wine witch has been whispering and you are disappointed with your pedi. You've done so well this year with your AF days and that should be your focus, not the occasional AIM day. Sorry your peaches were disappointing, it's been a good year for peaches here. Even some that are still a little under ripe are still tasty. I'm not sure how it would work with taxes at the market either, but a minimum I think there would be accounting records.

Carole- WTG taking the dogs for a walk in the forest preserve, LOL over Juno being afraid of frog. Yay for floating and meeting Dad for pizza. I love pears. We must have had pear trees on the farm b/c I remember Mom canning them.

Cindy- I remember a slide workout from back in the day where you put paper booties on over your shoes so that you could slide back and forth. Glad you had a talk with your PT. The guy's story about his wife and son moving out is too sad. Hope all goes well with the RA doc appointment and DS's meeting.

Vicki- Glad you could check in and you are having a great trip. Yay for seeing Old Faithful, sorry about DH's complaining.

M-W Word of the Day

efficacious 
adjective | ef-uh-KAY-shus

What It Means
Efficacious is a formal word used to describe something—often a treatment, medicine, or remedy—that has the power to produce a desired result or effect.

// Companies like to tout the number of efficacious natural ingredients in their beauty products.