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Post by amyj on Jun 18, 2024 12:31:27 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 Jun 18, 2024 12:31:57 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 18, 2024 12:32:15 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 18, 2024 12:55:30 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: 56/75 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): 6515
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2134
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 14,400+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, water aerobics, walking video, laps in basement, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, trouble falling asleep, 5+ hours, Fitbit score 80, stress management 87
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, protein bar, protein shake, rice a roni, ice cream cone
Macrosfirst: Protein: 96/137 (26%), Carbs: 132/100 (39%), Fiber: 24gm, Net Carbs: 108, Fat: 49/45 (33%), Calories: 1318/1353, 35 under, 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, water aerobics, walking, laundry, couch time, 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: “You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” —William W. Purkey
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: 158/168
At least 7 hours sleep: 78/168
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:
Water aerobics was good yesterday morning, big turnout and the pool wasn't too cold. The leader did some different exercises that seemed a bit harder than last year. When I got home I showered then went down to the basement to get some steps as we were waiting for the HVAC guy to show up for maintenance. Turns out they rescheduled due to needing to do repairs for folks whose A/C was on the fritz. After lunch I finished putting away the laundry and had some couch time. We had grilled pork chops for dinner with rice a roni, fresh collard greens, leftover green beans, sliced tomatoes. After dinner I watched GOT and stitched on the back of Santa #13. I stayed up a bit late, then had trouble falling asleep.
It's partly cloudy today and is supposed to be a bit cooler today.
Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, AP, blue dot, AF. Hope you got your photos and they turned out well. Glad soccer is keeping DH entertained. Have a lovely time at the cabin, GL to your sis with her MIL. Nobody else thought the chips tasted funny.
Cathy- Yay for seeing a lower number on the scale, grocery shopping and cooler weather.
Vicki- Hope your trip home was uneventful. Yay for having beautiful weather for the trip.
Cindy- Congrats to your Celtics!
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Post by amyj on Jun 18, 2024 12:58:22 GMT
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Post by amyj on Jun 18, 2024 12:59:25 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
brainiac
noun | BRAY-nee-ak
What It Means
A brainiac is a very intelligent person.
// Her ability to solve almost any puzzle within minutes secured her place as the brainiac of the family.
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Post by tatermom on Jun 18, 2024 18:08:58 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: 65 oz One or more fruit daily: 3 One or more vegetable daily: 3 Sober Spring AF: 165 AIM: 5 Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,385 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 8,000: 7,421 steps, 10/11 hours, 55 PU, 6 floors, stretches, walked the store, AP Sleep Accountability: 6 hours, 76 sleep, 78 stress slept better Nutrition Accountability: 38/23 pts new week HB eggs, toast, melon, 2 cookies, turkey sand, BBq on bun, chips, pretzels, rhubarb crisp, Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,514 49% carbs, 197 g, 33% fat, 55g, 18% protein 77g, 36g Fiber, 121 left Happiness Accountability: 5 feeling happy Habit Accountability: Exercise bar 2/4. Morning routine, tracking, Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 drove to cabin, unpacked car, visit with cousin, grocery stop, picked up photos What did you do for yourself today? 4.journaled, outside time, read in bed visit with family 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: 194.4 June 29: July 4: Celebrate! Final weigh in: Checking in, if I can get this to send. Success at WW meeting this morning. -1.8 and stayed for meeting. Of course I treated myself to a bakery donut after  Brought some home for my cousin and any left will go home with sis this evening. It's a hot one here today, hoping to get on or in the water somewhere. Kris has mowed all the lawn while I was gone and now we just need to relax a bit and figure out our afternoon. Hope you all have a great day. Jan Congrats Cindy!! Amy Glad aerobics wasn't too cold and you enjoyed it. |
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Post by cindy on Jun 19, 2024 0:18:54 GMT
Hi All!
Very happy the Celtics won! When we won in 2008 it was on 6/17. Monday's win was on 6/17. Local news has all been about how they will restructure the Mavs.
I don't know if I've picked up a bug but I have not been feeling at all well. Been trying to get the basics done but not much beyond that. I did a very unenthusiastic PT but figure every bit helps. The rest of the day has been spent resting. I'm hoping a good night sleep fixes me up. I talked with my sister in law and she is getting along. She is getting things done about the house that had been put off. She is in the stage of finding out who will stick around. One of brother's friend's wife sent her a note saying thinking of you and then proceeded to tell her she would be happy to list the house and when could she come out and do a market analysis. My SIL has no intention of selling and she couldn't believe this woman had the gall.
Amy, thanks for getting us started. Glad water aerobics was enjoyable. Sorry that the A/C person had to reschedule. We lost power on Sunday and today I realized that the thermostat on the first floor was knocked out. I'm hoping I can find the booklet to see if I can reset it.
Jan, yay for success at weigh in! Starts your day off right! Have a wonderful relaxing day!
Vicki, welcome back home!
Cathy, glad your daughter had a safe trip home!
Carole, loved the FB photo on Father's Day! Your Dad looks great!
Hi Liz, Hi Murphy!
Guess I should look at emails to see what I might have missed.
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by flower on Jun 19, 2024 2:41:15 GMT
Hi friends! The challenge is over! I lost 14 pounds, about 9 pounds of fat and 9 1/4 inches I ate horribly today. I will get back on the horse tomorrow. Lex and I are going to Minnesota to see a concert (my Mother’s Day gift from her and Tyler—although she was supposed to go with Anthony!) on Thursday. Unfortunately we have to come home Friday. Monday I’m going to the Cincinnati Zoo. With my friend. Well come home Wednesday. (We’re going to the zoo Tuesday)
Amy, I’m glad you liked the aerobics. I actually swam in my pool today, figured out the best way to do it. (I need buoyancy thing to hold up my legs so I don’t kick as hard) only did about 4:00.
Jan, have a great time at your cabin!
Cindy, take care of yourself—rest and drink lots of water.
Gg, welcome home!
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 19, 2024 8:41:38 GMT
Start weight June 1: 170.4 June 8: 171.2 June 15: 168.6 June 22: June 29: July 4: Celebrate! Final weigh in: June 16 <168.6> [day two] June 17 <167.6> June 18 <170.4> [sigh] June 19 <168.8> [OP yesterday]
This afternoon I will be going out with a friend. We will go for a drive, might walk & window shop, and plan to go to Scooter & Bean for some iced coffee and plan to play cards while we sip our coffee. It will be a nice afternoon.
Hope you all slept well and wake refreshed in the morning.
My sister and I are teetotaling it for awhile...we both want to see downs and not ups on the scale so we are deleting instead of moderating for a bit.
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Brought some home for my cousin and any left will go home with sis this evening. It's a hot one here today, hoping to get on or in the water somewhere. Kris has mowed all the lawn while I was gone and now we just need to relax a bit and figure out our afternoon. Hope you all have a great day. Jan
