Alcohol Free Is What We Want to Be! Saturday, June 22

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 Saturday morning all! I had a good day yesterday. Made a quick trip to the vet because they were in need of towels. I really didn't need 7 towels so I donated some as well as some flannel sheets. Tyrine has been a little concerned because it looks like Scout's nose is a little swollen. I gave him a round of antibiotics but it didn't seem to change anything. His nose isn't sore at all but I'm going to take him in a couple of weeks and they will sedate him and take x-rays. He has no teeth but it's possible there is still a tooth root there. I will be going to stay with my brother for a weekend July 12-14 and Tyrine will be keeping him so it will work out good with timing. Today I'm doing a bit of cleaning and will take a box of clothes to donate.

Carole - I go to church with Morgan Wallace's parents and family! He grew up here in North Knoxville! They are the nicest people in the world and I've worked with them in the Motel Ministry for a long time. I didn't even know they were related until recently! LOL

Amy - is your garden keeping you busy? Stuff is just starting to come in here at the farmer's market. I want to get some more green beans to freeze. I did pick up a couple of tomatoes at Walmart that were really good!

Jan - I take it you are at the cabin? Have fun!

Cindy - I have thought of you several times and should have called just to catch up.

Like I said yesterday, I'm really doing well and happier than I've been in a long time. Not sure what has changed except my attitude! It's just as easy to be happy as it is to be sad right? Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Murphy

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): 6519
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2189

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY

Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 12,800+ steps, 250 steps 7/8 hours, walked at Logan Farm Park, picked blackberries, shopped at Ingles, laps in basement, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 3, slept well, 7.5 hours, Fitbit score 90, stress management 80
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, protein bar, protein shake, salmon, pasta salad, ice cream
Macrosfirst: Protein: 94/137 (28%), Carbs: 133/100 (39%), Fiber: 30gm, Net Carbs: 103, Fat: 50/45 (33%), Calories: 1313/1353, 40 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, walking, picked blackberries, green beans, strawberries, puttered outside, couch time, stitched
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 no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” ―Lewis Carroll

Start weight June 1: 164.2
June 8: 162.6
June 15: 162
June 22: 161
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
June 22 - June 29: What does Freedom mean to you by working this life plan? Taking GLP-1 medication has freed me from being obsessed with food and I am making better choices

2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 162/172
At least 7 hours sleep: 82/172
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, 25
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s:

DH & I drove to Logan Farm Park to check out the farmers market and walk. We saw a couple of deer in the woods.  We planned it so the last bit of our walk was along the path where the blackberry bushes are. We filled up a quart sized box and part of the picking was in the shade. I'll cook the berries and strain for the juice today, hopefully I have enough for jelly. We stopped at Ingles on the way home for a few groceries. After lunch I had couch time, napped a bit. I went out around 5:30 to water the garden plants and flowers, sure hope we get some rain soon. I soaked in the tub for a while b/c I managed to get dirty watering. DH grilled salmon for dinner, I made pasta salad, also had some broccoli and some of my peach salsa. After dinner I watched GOT and stitched. I was in bed before midnight and slept pretty well.

It's another sunny day heading to the 90's. I managed not to get into the poison ivy picking blackberries but I do have several bites, probably chiggers. I have 2 on my foot that keep filling us with fluid, like a blister. I'll be glad when the itching stops.


Murphy- Thanks for getting us started, so glad you're back, doing well and feeling happy. WTG cleaning house and purging. Hope Scout’s nose swelling turns out not to be anything serious. Enjoy your upcoming visit with your DB. I am busy with the garden, always something to do.

Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, AP, blue dot, AF. Yay for your cousin cleaning before leaving. Hope you enjoyed your salad. Have you met your sis’ MIL? I guess you just have to have faith that your produce will be ready for the fair. It’s Cory’s 30th high school reunion, he texted that he was partying like it was 1994. Dipladenia look a lot like mandavilla, not sure what the difference is. I’ve picked enough of the asparagus beans to cook for dinner tonight.

Carole- Yay for a fun trip to Minneapolis to see Morgan Wallace.

Cindy- Yay for seeing the strawberry moon, I forgot to look. DD likes to chat at night while I’m watching TV. I have to hit the pause button b/c I can’t listen to 2 things at the same time.

Cathy- WTG planning on being at your goal weight by 2025. Safe travels to your daughter and son.

M-W Word of the Day

supersede 
verb | soo-per-SEED

What It Means
Supersede is a verb meaning "to take the place of (someone or something that is considered old, inferior, or no longer useful)." It is used synonymously with replace and displace.

// This edition of the manual supersedes the previous one.

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.

June 22 - June 29: What does Freedom mean to you by working this life plan? Relaxing about every little thing. One bad day is not mean it's all over. Finding balance.

NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY
Drink more water: daily goal 70: 70 oz
One or more fruit daily: 2
One or more vegetable daily: 2
Sober Spring AF: 169
AIM: 5

Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,291

JUST JOURNAL!

HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Move Accountability: Step goal 8,000: 8,397 steps, 10/11 hours, 50 PU, 9 floors, stretches, danced around, AP
Sleep Accountability: 7 hours, 83 sleep, 83 stress
Nutrition Accountability: 32/23 pts -8 weeklies eng muffin, PBJ, yogurt, cottage cheese, granola, Lo BBQ, Corn on cob, cookies
Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,722 42% carbs, 194g, 28% fat, 56g, 30% protein 137g, 36g Fiber, 181 over
Happiness Accountability: 5 feeling happy
Habit Accountability: Exercise bar 5/4. Morning routine, tracking,
Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!!
Time Management Accountability: 4 Drove to library to register for fair, worked on puzzle, napped, finished book, knit,
What did you do for yourself today? 4.journaled, outside time, read in bed, knit, time with cousin, took photos
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:

Hi all. Late check in for me. Rainy, gray and chilly here all day. I decided to strip the bed, gather up the rugs and towels and just head to town to do the laundry. I usually take it home but figured I could sit there and knit, get a few groceries and be done with a chore on a messy day and not have to worry about it at home. I got my big salad at the salad bar and a piece of chicken from the deli. Came home and added a few things which got me up to 35 plants for the week I have enough salad and chicken for tomorrow, I don't think I've cooked once since I've been here, one BBQ on the grill when sis was here but my cousin did the sides. The cookies I got into yesterday are gone and I didn't let anything other distractions just in my cart when I was at the store. I just plan to stay warm on the couch and knit, read, relax the rest of the day. Trying to avoid a nap as it's already 3:30. The rain on the roof and the cold sure just make me want to snuggle under the blankets tho. Not sure if I'll see sis tomorrow or not, wonder if they are all going stir crazy at their house. At least they have TV. I will head home Monday for about a week. No other big news. HOpe you are all having a nice Saturday. It was too cloudy for me to see the moon last night, but I did look out the window a few times to check. Even with the rain the hummers are putting on a show to keep me entertained. Jan

Murphy Glad you are happy and have a good attitude adjustment going on Well, of course, I didn't even know who Morgan Wallen is? Just don't listen to a lot of country or follow the celebrity news. So now I learned something. HOpe Scout is OK and glad it will work out during the time you go stay with your brother.

GG Happy Anniversary. Have fun with DD and Rylee. Glad you got to keep your jam. We brought 2 kinds of berry jam home from Oregon.

Cathy Good for you re-evaluating your goals and setting your mind to the task. We know what to do. Hope you can talk to everyone next week.

Amy Sounds like the garden is coming along. Did you get enough juice to make the jam? Sorry about the bug bites, we've been pretty lucky up here this year, not even many mosquitos. When do you leave for Indiana, is it just you and DH going? I've met the MIL, she seems fine, a bit hyper or maybe just nerves around all the crazy in the family. Sounds like Cory is having fun.

Carole That's quite a drive for a concert, and now to Ohio to the zoo. Good for you making the most of your summer.

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