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Post by murphy1288 on Jun 24, 2024 10:37:45 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 murphy1288 on Jun 24, 2024 10:38:18 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 murphy1288 on Jun 24, 2024 10:38:47 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 murphy1288 on Jun 24, 2024 10:41:24 GMT
Good Monday morning! Been up for a while but laundry is almost done. Worked a bit in my closet and pulled down some boxes from the top of the guest closet to go through. Nothing big planned for today. Just housework. That's never done! LOL. BBL
Murphy
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Post by amyj on Jun 24, 2024 12:42:14 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: 104/75 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): 6521
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/1890
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 2, 11,500+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, walked the neighborhood, workout video, laps in basement, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, trouble falling asleep, <5 hours, Fitbit score 82, stress management 91
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, protein bar, protein shake, pork chop, pasta salad, ice cream
Macrosfirst: Protein: 95/137 (28%), Carbs: 150/100 (43%), Fiber: 45gm, Net Carbs: 105, Fat: 45/45 (29%), Calories: 1324/1353, 29 under, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Sunday news shows, Hallmark movies, 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 blackberry jelly, 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: “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ―Dalai Lama XIV
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: 164/174
At least 7 hours sleep: 82/174
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 took the golf cart to the top of the hill to walk, stopping at the neighbor with the peach trees with a thank you note and a jar of peach salsa. We had a bit of a breeze for walking, which always helps. When we got back from walking I made the blackberry jelly, ended up with 7 small jars. The rest of the day was pretty lazy, lots of couch time. I went down to the basement around 4 to get more steps with a Turbo Jam video. DH grilled pork chops for dinner which we had with leftover pasta salad, green beans, and sliced tomatoes. After dinner I stitched, watched 60 minutes and a couple of episodes of GOT. I went to bed before midnight but had trouble falling asleep.
It's overcast this morning, with a tiny chance of rain. I'm planning on going to water aerobics, weather permitting.
Jan- WTG steps, PU, stretches, blue dot, AF. Yay for leftovers. Hope you got everything done that you wanted and safe travels home.
Murphy- Thanks for getting us started. Glad church was great, yay for the deal on the new rug. WTG getting laundry done already and working on the closet.
Cindy- So sorry things are overwhelming- hugs!
Carole- WTG doing the stretch class. No way DD would come to water aerobics.
Cathy- Sorry the scale is up for no reason. Happy anniversary!
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Post by amyj on Jun 24, 2024 12:45:24 GMT
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Post by amyj on Jun 24, 2024 12:45:57 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
clandestine
adjective | klan-DESS-tun
What It Means
Clandestine describes something done secretly, or in a private place or way.
// The wedding was a clandestine affair in Las Vegas.
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Post by murphy1288 on Jun 24, 2024 21:08:10 GMT
Been a good day around here. I got the house cleaned. I went through the boxes on the shelves in the guest room closet and purged some things. I still have a box of scrubs from when I worked at the clinic. I could probably get rid of those but I still have dreams of going on another medical mission trip and the scrubs would come in handy. They are out of the way so I'll hand on to the for another year. I have a box of XL size clothes that are too big but I like them so I'm hanging on to them as well.
Amy - do you make freezer jam or do you water bath jars? I would still love to learn how to can things. I would even like to learn how to can meat but that would mean quite an investment in a pressure canner.
Cindy - hope everything is going ok with you.
Cathy - sorry you didn't get to talk with the family this weekend.
Jan - are you headed home today?
I have done the laundry but I still need to steam a couple of sweaters to knock some wrinkles out. Hope everyone has a great rest of your day!
Murphy
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Post by tatermom on Jun 24, 2024 22:30:06 GMT
Hi all. Just wanted to check in. All good, had an easy drive home, unpacked and have just been plopped. We just went to the store to find something for dinner, DH is making philly cheese steak sandwiches. I will need to do a grocery run in the next day or so after I figure out what we have here, (nothing) but things in the freezer I should work with. DH has soccer on, it will be early to bed for me and my meeting in the morning. Certainly not expecting any miracles but still need to go and check in. Have a nice evening. See you in the morning. Jan
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Post by flower on Jun 25, 2024 2:08:29 GMT
Hi! We made it to Cincinnati! Just want to say hi! Have a great night!
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Post by cindy on Jun 25, 2024 5:49:28 GMT
Hi All!
Will do better tomorrow. Have my PT evaluation, whee! Will do my best to chat tomorrow. All is okay, just me.
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 25, 2024 7:21:04 GMT
Start weight June 1: 170.4 June 8: 171.2 June 15: 168.6 June 22: 169 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] June 20 < 171.8> [sigh] June 21 <170> [OP & AF] June 22 <169> [OP & AF] June 23 <169> [OP & AF June 24 <170.4> [OP & AF] June 25 <169.8> [ ] be back later - quick stop as we need to run errands
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