Alcohol Free is What We Want To Be! Friday, June 14

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.

Good Morning!

Crazy early! for me.

Just thought I'd get the board started.

Hugs, Cindy

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: 88/75 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): 6511
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2016

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 3, 11,300+ steps, 250 steps 7/8 hours, walked the neighborhood, workout with weights, laps in basement, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 3, slept well, 7.5+ hours, Fitbit score 92, stress management 90
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, protein bar, lobster roll, chips, ice cream, Twinkie
Macrosfirst: Protein: 53/137 (17%), Carbs: 133/100 (42%), Fiber: 26g, Net Carbs: 107, Fat: 57/45 (41%), Calories: 1362/1353, 9 over, gold star
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, made peach salsa, couch time, finished Santa #12, started on #13
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: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” —Babe Ruth

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: 157/165
At least 7 hours sleep: 77/165
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, 24
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s:

DH & I took the golf cart to the top of the hill to walk yesterday morning. There's no shade, but there was a nice breeze. We stopped at the neighbor's on the way back to pick some more peaches. I picked some off the ground that had bites out of them since I was going to make the peach salsa right away and could cut out the bad parts. My back got tired with all the chopping, but I finished making the salsa around 1:30, got 8 small jars. I ended up being a little short on ripe peaches so I added some frozen mango. I filled the 8 jars and had nothing left over, so I haven't tasted it yet, but I've used this recipe before so it should be good. After I sample it, I plan on taking one to the neighbor as a "thank you" for the peaches. I talked to my eldest sister, she and my other sister went to Mom's yesterday to work in the yard. They want to clean out the playhouse and the old chicken house which are full of mostly junk and the plan is to do work on that when we're up there for the 4th of July. I don't think I'll mention it to DH yet as he will complain about it from now until then. I had couch time in the afternoon, did a workout video with weights. We got lobster rolls from the Cousin's food truck, delish! After dinner I watched GOT, finished Santa #12, started #13, which should be the last one.

It's another sunny day, heading to the 90's. Not sure what's for dinner yet, other than I plan on making the pistachio ice cream.


Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, AP, blue dot, AF. Glad you had a nice lunch with Peggy and Cathy. Hope the tire appointment goes well. You might try Etsy for the buttons. DH has been opening the bedroom windows in the morning too. I haven't spread the mulch yet, it's supposed to be a little cooler next week.

Cindy- Thanks for getting us started. Sorry you couldn't make the appointment b/c of the traffic. Enjoy the game, company, and Thai food tonight. WTG for the good workout with PT. I must roll my feet out too since I always wear down the outsides of the soles first.

Vicki- Glad you could check in. Yay for lots of steps, learning about Yellowstone and Buffalo Bill, DH getting an attitude improvement. I loved Devil's Tower. We walked the outer loop and were very tired afterwards.

Cathy- Good to hear from you too. Glad you had a nice visit with DD, sorry her flights were delayed.

M-W Word of the Day

rebuff
verb | rih-BUFF

What It Means
To rebuff something, such as an offer or suggestion, is to reject or criticize it sharply. One can also rebuff a person by rudely rejecting or refusing them.

// When their request was immediately rebuffed by upper management, the staff was left frustrated yet also more determined.