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Post by murphy1288 on Jul 1, 2024 9:54:24 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 murphy1288 on Jul 1, 2024 9:54:44 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 Jul 1, 2024 9:55:06 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 products – 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 Jul 1, 2024 9:57:45 GMT
Good morning and happy July!! I slept well last night. I've got several errands to do today. Pick up groceries, UPS, and get the tires rotated. Also have to deal with the insurance company on the big increase on my monthly premium. That will be fun. NOT! Anyway - having my tea now. Back in a bit.
Murphy
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Post by amyj on Jul 1, 2024 12:08:35 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: 64/75 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): 6528
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/1910
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 3, 11,000+ steps, 250 steps 7/8 hours, walked the nature trail, counter pushups, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, up late reading, 4.5+ hours, Fitbit score 79, stress management 85
Nutrition Accountability: 3, fruit, protein bar, protein shake, ice cream
Macrosfirst: Protein: 99/137 (29%), Carbs: 115/100 (34%), Fiber: 31gm, Net Carbs: 84, Fat: 55/45 (37%), Calories: 1293/1353, 60 under, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Sunday news shows, Hallmark Christmas 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, picked blackberries, made 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: “Hold the vision, trust the process.” —Unknown
Start weight June 1: 164.2
June 8: 162.6
June 15: 162
June 22: 161
June 29: 159.6 (June 28)
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: 171/181
At least 7 hours sleep: 86/181
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, 26
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s: June 24, 2024
140s:
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit! Wishing everyone a good second half of 2024.
DH & I took the golf cart to the nature trail to walk and pick more blackberries. When we got back I washed, cooked, and strained the berries for juice, had lunch, some couch time, then made the jelly. This was a reduced-sugar recipe, I got another 6 jars, plus part of another one. We had grilled pork chops, leftover chile rellenos casserole, broccoli, and salad for dinner. After dinner I watched 60 Minutes, GOT, and stitched. I went to bed at the usual time but got involved in my book and stayed up to finish it. Slept well once I finally turned out the light.
It’s a sunny day, going to be hot again. I’ve got water aerobics and a dentist appointment this afternoon. Unfortunately I have new bug bites and scratches from picking blackberries.
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Post by amyj on Jul 1, 2024 12:16:12 GMT
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Post by amyj on Jul 1, 2024 12:17:01 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
abhor
verb | ub-HOR
What It Means
Abhor is synonymous with loathe. Something or someone who is abhorred is regarded with extreme disgust or hatred.
// Mariah is an animal rights activist who abhors any and all mistreatment of animals.
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Post by cindy on Jul 1, 2024 13:50:02 GMT
Good Morning!
Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit!
Need to get ready for PT. After last Thursday's session I could barely move. None of the exercises applied to strengthening my knee. The therapist from Thursday won't be there so planning to speak to the director about the plan.
Going to try to fake it till I make it.
Wishing everyone a wonderful first of July!
Hugs, Cindy
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Post by tatermom on Jul 1, 2024 13:51:11 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 35 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 does not mean it's all over. Finding balance. NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: daily goal 70: 80 oz One or more fruit daily: 3 One or more vegetable daily: 3 Sober Spring AF: 176 AIM: 7 Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,288 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 8,000: 8,703 steps, 11/11 hours, 85 PU, 5 floors, stretches, walked stores, yard work, AP Sleep Accountability: 6 hours, 75 sleep, 82 stress, sleep report says I'm a Hedgehog  Nutrition Accountability: 25/23 pts 4 weeklies French toast, bacon, fruit, ole pizza, turkey pepperoni, burrito, Halo Float, protein drink Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,495 cal 44% carbs, 183g, 36% fat, 62g, 20% protein 79g, 54g Fiber, goal, Happiness Accountability: 4 feeling happy Habit Accountability: Exercise bar 1/4. Morning routine, tracking, Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 Ran errands, Walmart, planted pots, weeded and sprayed, TV time, read, knit, What did you do for yourself today? 4.journaled, knitting, reading Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or quote: "I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall" Serena Williams 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: 195.4 at home July 4: Celebrate! Final weigh in: Good Morning. Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit. Happy July, new month, fresh week and almost the end of the challenge. Not my best month but could be worse. I'm refocused, ready to take on the new challenge. Have joined in 2 challenges on Connect. One is mostly about meeting at least 2 of the WW pillars a day along with one "Bingo" type activity. The other is Jiggle Less July there is a chart of exercises, regular and modified that you need to do each day. I'm going to start with the modified and see how I do. Just need to add in some different kinds of movement to my routines. Have things on my list today and it's going to be beautiful out. At Walmart yesterday a bunch of discounted plants jumped in my cart. The multi packs are now $2 and bigger pots were $4 for the annuals. I planted some and now want a few more to fill in some pots I had in the back. Also going to check the clearance racks again at Fleet Farm and see if they have any perennials on sale or even left. No other plans, just going to make it a nice day. Looking forward to heading up north on Wednesday. Sis will have the long weekend off so we'll have some time to spend together. She's never told me if she really entered anything into the fair. Need to get moving this morning, will check back later. Enjoy your day. Jan Murphy GL with the insurance company! Hate when they just sneak in a bigger payment with no explanation and then hope you don't notice! They have been re evaluating real estate around here and I'm pretty sure DH will have a fit when the tax bill comes next year and it goes up again! Amy Have fun at aerobics, convince DH to go yet? What book kept you up to finish? Sorry about the bug bites. Do you gift any of your jelly at the holidays or to friends or just use it up? Any plans for Chris to come and visit? Cindy Find that vim and vigor, we miss you. How is DS doing? Is he content working for his friend or would still like to find something? Has the job market improved at all down there? What ever happened with his crazy boss at the old job? still there? Stay cool Cathy The idea of rat duty made me shudder, uggh. Hope you can finish your book and review today. I need to get cat meds too. Yikes, it's so expensive here, can't imagine what it is over there. Off to the coffee pot and some breakfast. |
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Post by murphy1288 on Jul 1, 2024 19:22:14 GMT
I guess the day has been productive. I spent time on the phone with the insurance company this morning. Got a royal run-a-round with no real answers. The lady I was speaking too did not understand what she was saying. I think it comes down to inflation. I've had USAA insurance for 36 years and I don't really want to change. Picked up my groceries from Walmart and got them put away. Then I went to get the tires rotated and they said the back tires were too worn to rotate. So I'm having to buy two new tires. I'll go in the morning and have them put on. I did get the car washed and gassed up and dropped off a return at UPS. So while it hasn't been a "fun" day, I suppose it has been productive!
Amy - I would love your recipe for the chili rellenos. I love those almost as much as shrimp tacos! Glad you got the blackberry jelly done.
Cindy - hope the PT session goes better this time!
Cathy - I agree with Jan. I don't think I would be signing up for rat duty! Enjoy your books!
Jan - My property taxes didn't go up this year and I was really surprised. The lady with the insurance company kept saying things like the increase was due to increased property value but then didn't have a response when I asked why if the property tax hadn't gone up. Then she said it was due to "increased personal property". Again - what are they basing that on?? Oh well!
GG - Is Ryleigh with you today?
Liz - how are you doing?
Carole - are you getting much time in the pool?I sue would love floating in a pool right now!
I think I'm going to try and cook this eggplant for supper. I'm thinking I will do it in the air fryer. Wish me luck! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Murphy
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Post by flower on Jul 2, 2024 1:23:47 GMT
Hi friends! It was a bit cooler today. Yesterday I did the Deka mile, a .1 run then the exercise. I did it in 33:45. Pretty happy with that time. Next up is Deka fit, you end up running 3.1, that’s July 20. Doing ok food wise. I’ll try for personals tomorrow. Have a great night!
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