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Post by amyj on Jun 16, 2024 13:07:24 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 Jun 16, 2024 13:08:20 GMT
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.
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Post by amyj on Jun 16, 2024 13:08:39 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
Start weight June 1:
June 8:
June 15:
June 22:
June 29:
July 4:
Celebrate! Final weigh in:
Great success!
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Post by amyj on Jun 16, 2024 13:40:36 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: 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): 6513
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2161
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 14,200+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked the nature trail, workout video with weights, laps in basement, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, stayed up late finishing book, 6+ hours, Fitbit score 88, stress management 84
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, French toast, protein bar, protein shake, steak, baked potato, ice cream cone
Macrosfirst: Protein: 88/137 (25%), Carbs: 134/100 (38%), Fiber: 16g, Net Carbs: 128, Fat: 56/45 (36%), Calories: 1370/1353, 17 over, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed family time, watched Hallmark show, 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, couch time, started corn seeds in pots, watered garden and flowers, stitched on Santa #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: “Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it. Sauté it. Whatever. MAKE.” —Joss Whedon
Start weight June 1: 164.2
June 8: 162.6
June 15: 162
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
June 15 - June 21: What is your pursuit of Happiness? I feel happy most days, loving retirement, looking forward to new adventures
2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 156/166
At least 7 hours sleep: 77/166
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, DS, & I took the golf cart to the nature trail to walk yesterday morning. We saw quite a few people, trying to beat the heat. The blackberries are getting ripe, but it doesn't look there are as many as last year. We had bacon, scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese, French toast, and fresh fruit for breakfast. After DS left I had a bit of couch time then planted more corn seeds in pots. More couch time, then a workout with weights to get more steps. I went out to water once the garden was mostly in the shade. DH grilled steak for dinner, we had baked potatoes, green beans, and sauteed mushrooms also. After dinner I stitched and watched 2 more episodes of GOT. I was in bed before midnight, but got involved in a book and stayed up to finish it.
It's another sunny day, 80 degrees already. We are going out to a Mexican restaurant to celebrate Father's Day this evening, hopefully it won't be super crowded.
Happy Father's Day to all. Miss my dad, who's been gone almost 30 years now.
Carole- Congrats on completing Deka strong, you rock!
Vicki- We did the outer loop at Devil's Tower, took us longer than we thought it would too. Yay for seeing the Badlands and Mount Rushmore, bet it's awesome lit up. Safe travels home!
Cindy- Sorry the Celtics didn't sweep, you were up late, bills need paying, and your knee was aching. The tuxedo cake sounds awesome. I am enjoying GOT, did not watch Breaking Bad.
Cathy- Yay for the scale staying down, laundry, reading, reviewing. Glad DD's garden is thriving and she's doing some preserving.
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Post by amyj on Jun 16, 2024 13:44:02 GMT
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Post by amyj on Jun 16, 2024 13:45:01 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
paradigm
noun | PAIR-uh-dyme
What It Means
Paradigm is a formal word that refers to a pattern or example, and especially to an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype. It can also refer to a theory or group of ideas about how something should be done, made, or thought about.
// Her latest book provides us with a new paradigm for modern biography.
// Several speakers at the conference focused their presentations on challenging what has been a dominant educational paradigm.
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Post by tatermom on Jun 16, 2024 14:45:07 GMT
I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progress” “Out the Door in 2024” June 1 - June 7: What is your PREAMBLE (your intention for the challenge?) Focus on my 30 plant challenge, track it all, daily step goal. This week got 32 plants in 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.) I have the right to throw away food and say no without feeling guilty. I can buy things that help my journey, even if others don't like them.  (FF cottage cheese) ha ha June 15 - June 21: What is your pursuit of Happiness? To take care of myself and make good choices. NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: daily goal 70: 70 oz One or more fruit daily: 3 One or more vegetable daily: 2 Sober Spring AF: 163 AIM: 5 Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,292 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 8,000: 8,117 steps, 10/11 hours, 70 PU, 11 floors, stretches, walked the store, marched around outside Sleep Accountability: 7 hours, 88 sleep, 85 stress slept better Nutrition Accountability: 41/23 pts -4 weeklies. Protein pancakes, melon, banana, ham sandwich on bun, chips, 2 cookies, grilled cheese, 1/2 Quest bar, corn on cob, trail mix, Carb Loads Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,743. 46% carbs, 36% fat, 18% protein. 201 over Happiness Accountability: 5 feeling happy Habit Accountability: Exercise bar 5/4. Morning routine, tracking, daily steps Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 Lazy day, Aldi’s run, watched soccer, framed photos emptied and filled dishwasher, fed cat, sorted through magazines What did you do for yourself today? 4.journaled, outside time, read in bed Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or quote: Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. Maya Angelou Start weight June 1: 196 Cabin Scale June 8: (4) WW 195.8 But down 1.8 from last WW and have hit my 25# again! June 15: 196.2. June 22: June 29: July 4: Celebrate! Final weigh in: Good morning all. Slept better and then heard the fisherman lining up outside the window @5. Decided to just get up. Watched the “parade” for a bit, the amount of $$$$ in those boats and trucks is incredible. Not long after they were all gone and on the lake, the thunder boomed and it was a downpour for about 1/2 hour. Going to be a long wet day on the lake. I don’t have a lot on my plan for today, have an appt to get my new tires aligned at 1. If it’s ok out, the tire place is right where I could walk over to Target or Aldi’s to wander around for some steps while I wait. Not really doing a “father’s day” thing but hope to cook up some lamb chops I thawed out that didn’t get done last night. It just ended up being free for all. DH made himself a burrito, I made a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich with a LO corn on the cob. It looks like it could be a rainy week up at the cabin but I’m packing my projects and books. We’ll make it work and still have fun. Plan to get out of here in the morning before 10. Not sure how long we’re staying or if I’ll stay on after my cousin leaves. Guess I better get moving to get my steps. Also need to get dressed so I can go over and feed the cat next door. Hope you all have a great Sunday, will check in later. Jan Cathy Glad you got to talk to DD and hopefully DS and GK today. DD must take after her dad with the gardening. Enjoy your day Cindy. I LOVE that cake from Costco, we would get it sometimes at school for someones birthday. Dangerous, so I don’t buy it. Sorry about the Celtics but now you get to watch another game. I think they just want to win at home  . Hope the knee feels better today and you got some sleep. No messing around outside until you are stable on your feet! Do you have a lot of appts this week? Being up north will help with getting my mindset back in place and altho there may be temptations, A won’t be one of them. Hoping my cousin doesn’t bring a lot of “treats” as the kids won’t be with her. Carole. Sounds like after your workout challenge, DH should have been going to pick up dinner for you . Will both kids be around for Father’s Day? Are you meeting up with your dad? Amy. I enjoyed looking at some new stats on my FB this morning. It won’t be able to do sleep stuff until I have enough days with Premium. But I did do a different meditation this morning. Will DS come over today again for FD? Saw your post about going out. Hope it's not too crowded. I was looking at my FB Macros and see where I can push Nutrients and it will list the grams of everything, I think I will start recording that. I was shocked looking at yesterday and with my cheese sandwich, ham, and whatever, my sodium was 2508 mg. No wonder the scale is up today. Maybe will make me track a bit more thoroughly and better at portion sizes. I often just find something that's close and put it in. Have to remember to use their scanner like the WW has, I recently discovered that too. My dad's been gone 30 years, just doesn't seem possible. GG. Sounds like you have had a great time, glad the bus didn’t leave without everyone . You will be ready to be home and back in your routine I’m sure. How was the Farewell dinner? Safe travels. Waving hi |
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. Hope the knee feels better today and you got some sleep. No messing around outside until you are stable on your feet! Do you have a lot of appts this week? Being up north will help with getting my mindset back in place and altho there may be temptations, A won’t be one of them. Hoping my cousin doesn’t bring a lot of “treats” as the kids won’t be with her.