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Post by amyj on Aug 1, 2024 12:41:25 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 Aug 1, 2024 12:42:08 GMT
Labor of Love
NEW CHALLENGE
July 5 through September 2
The word labor implies a specific task or effort, many times painful or arduous. A labor of love is doing something because you really want to, not because of any monetary reward you might get for it even though it involves hard work.
This challenge is all about a labor of love, reminding yourself to love yourself so it becomes your norm.
How often do we do something for someone else because it makes them happy and in turn makes us happy. But as the saying goes “how can you love someone else if you can’t love yourself”.
There are many ways we don’t show ourselves love. We are harder on ourselves than on anyone else. We go over and over “why did I drink too much” and the ever popular "if I lost weight I would be so much happier”. We are not showing ourselves love by overeating and over drinking, we are doing the opposite. To start, give yourself grace and tell yourself yesterday is done, tomorrow isn’t here, so let’s deal with the present.
We worry about so many things, things we have no control over. Resilience, happiness and freedom comes from knowing what to care about and what to not let us get bogged down. Let go of things that do not work for you, help you, or encourage you. It is hard! You want to be a good person but be good to yourself first. Send out positivity but give yourself positivity.
We all have bad days, nothing goes right, nasty people out and about, stress levels are over the top and you have no control. This can be true in many ways but your control is to step away, love yourself.
Journal it, put it down on paper, and then let it go.
So each morning give yourself an affirmation. Here are some suggestions:
#1. I am worthy.
#2. I am enough.
#3. I am beautiful inside and out.
#4. Even my “flaws” have good and helpful aspects.
#5. I love and approve of myself.
#6. I am delighted with who I am.
#7. I fully approve of who I am, even as I better myself.
#8. I approve of myself and love myself completely.
#9. I am happy in my own skin and in my own circumstances.
#10. I am surrounded by love.
#11. I am treasured for who I really am.
#12. I am worthy of happiness and love.
#13. I enjoy my own company as I get in touch with my true self.
#14. I am at peace and happy when I’m alone.
It may sound like Stuart Smiley but go with it!
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Post by amyj on Aug 1, 2024 12:42:33 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 July 5:
July 12:
July 19:
July 26:
August 2:
August 9:
August 16:
August 23:
August 30:
Yay we have done great! September 2
Celebrate! Final weigh in:
Great success!
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Post by amyj on Aug 1, 2024 13:10:23 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: 72/75 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): 6559
AIM: 0
ANIM: 1 (021221)
Fitbit Goal/burned: 2170/2033
HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY
Journal: Y
Move Accountability: 4, 12,000+ steps, 250 steps 8/8 hours, water aerobics, walked the nature trail, counter PU, wall stretches
Sleep Accountability: 2, stayed up late reading, 4.5+ hours, Fitbit score 78, stress management 85
Nutrition Accountability: 3, protein shake, protein bar, yogurt with fruit, rellenos casserole, broccoli soup, protein chips, ice cream cone
MacrosFirst: Protein: 98/137 (28%), Carbs: 128/100 (37%), Fiber: 22gm, Net Carbs: 106, Fat: 53/45 (34%), Calories: 1330/1353, 23 under, gold star
Happiness Accountability: 3, enjoyed the day, watched Olympics, stitched, read before bed
Habit Accountability: 3, more water than Diet Coke
Check in Daily Accountability: 3, I'm here!
Time Management Accountability: 3, walked, ran robot vacuum, laundry, blanched and froze green beans, couch time, stitched
What did you do for yourself today? reading, stitching, time outside
Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or motivational quote: “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come.” ―Unknown
July 12: 158.6
July 19: 158
July 26: 157.6
August 2:
August 9:
August 16:
August 23:
August 30:
Yay we have done great! September 2
Celebrate! Final weigh in:
Great success!
2024 Goals:
11,000 steps each day: 198/219
At least 7 hours sleep: 101/219
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, 27, 28, 29
Starting weight: 179.8
Get to the 160's: March 10, 2024
150s: June 24, 2024
140s:
Water aerobics was good, sun was out, water felt nice. When I got back DH & I took the golf cart to the nature trail to walk, enjoyed the shady spots. Chatted with a guy named Tom who was with his dog Harry. Probably a joke there. When we got back I finished the laundry, put it away, had lunch, blanched and froze 3+ quarts of green beans. Had couch time in the afternoon. I made some broccoli soup for dinner and grilled cheese for DH & DD. I didn't have enough calories left for a sandwich, so I ate my Atkins nacho cheese chips with the soup, which I enjoyed. I headed up to bath and bed around 10:30, but got involved in the book I was reading and stayed up until around 2.
It's mostly sunny again today, in the upper 70's, heading to the low 90's. Today is Chris' 50th birthday, where did the time go?
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit!
Jan- WTG steps, PU, tracking, refocusing and regrouping. Glad you enjoyed breakfast with your friends, glad the scrambled eggs confusion got resolved. Sorry the kids are headed home today. GL with the pantry purge. Unfortunately Blue is still missing. The neighbor posted something on our neighborhood FB page, someone commented that she put a tracker on her kitty, didn't know such things existed.
Vicki- Sorry the scale is up. Yay for going to see Twisters and mostly having the theater to yourself. Glad you've heard from Murphy.
Carole- Safe travels to FL!
Murphy- Hope you can check in soon.
Cathy- Hope all is well with you.
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Post by amyj on Aug 1, 2024 13:14:59 GMT
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Post by amyj on Aug 1, 2024 13:15:41 GMT
M-W Word of the Day
impeccable
adjective | im-PECK-uh-bul
What It Means
Impeccable describes that which is free from fault, error, or blame. It is a synonym of flawless.
// Although the restaurant was a bit expensive, we found its memorable cuisine, luxurious decor, and impeccable service to be well worth the price.
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Post by tatermom on Aug 1, 2024 19:38:02 GMT
I look to 2024 with a renewed commitment to Progress” “Out the Door in 2024” NUTRITION ACCOUNTABILITY Drink more water: daily goal 70: 60 oz One or more fruit daily: 1 One or more vegetable daily: 2 Sober Spring AF: 198 AIM: 15 Fitbit Goal/burned: 2,000/2,206 JUST JOURNAL! HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY Move Accountability: Step goal 8,500: 7,213 steps, 9/11 hours, 10 PU, 9 floors, Sleep Accountability: 8 hours, 77 sleep, 74 stress, resting HR 77 Nutrition Accountability: 31/23 5 weeklies, eggs, toast, turkey sandwich, pasta, meatballs, chicken Fitbit Macros: calorie goal @1500/1,690 cal 58% carbs, 136g, 20% fat, 37g, 22% protein 85g, fiber 5g, 234 over Happiness Accountability: 4 feeling happy Habit Accountability: Exercise bar 2/4. Morning routine, tracking, Check in Daily Accountability: 5 I'm here!! Time Management Accountability: 4 coffee out with girls, moved laundry along, unpacked clothes, watered, dinner with kids What did you do for yourself today? 4.journal, visit with family, nap Please post a NSV (non-scale victory), LSP (little sign of progress), PA (positive affirmation) or quote: "I am saying "yes" to all the things that serve my health and journey today" Start weight July 5: 194.6 cabin July 12: 194 July 19: 194.8 193.8 at cabin today July 23: 192.4 Now to hold on  August 2: August 9: August 16: August 23: August 30: Yay we have done great! September 2 Celebrate! Final weigh in: Hi all. Was up early to get the kids to the airport. Had a few sprinkles on the way down and rained harder on the way home. Kids got home and said no weather for them, had an easy flight. I took a nap when I got home and now just watching some olympics. Going to get my knitting back out and figure out what I'm working on. Last night GF made us a yummy pasta, meatballs and chicken cutlets for dinner. We'll probably eat leftovers or just graze tonight. I will get to the store tomorrow and finally get some good things in the house. Not much going on, just wanted to check in. Hope to be back to my regular morning routine tomorrow. Harder to think and post when the TV is on and DH is talking. Good news was GF got an 88% on her test so kept her 4.0, made her happy. Talk in the morning. Jan Amy Happy birthday to your boy! Why do they grow up so fast? We were saying up at the cabin it's time to get rid of the bunk beds in the one room. The youngest cousin is now a bit taller than my DS and he's only 16. Cant fit in the bunk anymore so a wasted bed space until there is a new generation. I feel like I haven't cooked a meal in a week. Hope you have a good evening with the kids tonight. What exciting book are you reading now? I"d love to put a little kitty Go pro or tracker on Finn. Hope Blue shows up soon. GG Fun to have the movie theater to yourself. Where did you go eat afterwards? Carole Hope you had an easy trip down to Florida. Do you rent a car when you are there? The kids are going down in a couple weeks, meeting up with 2 other couples from school. They sure get around Waving hi to all. |
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Post by flower on Aug 2, 2024 1:17:13 GMT
Hi friends!
Just a fly by. We leave tomorrow. DH said there’s a tropical depression out that way Siesta Key. I guess we’ll see what happens!
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 2, 2024 8:19:42 GMT
Start weight July 5: 167.6 July 12: 171.6 July 19: 171 July 26:172 August 2: 171.2 August 9: August 16: August 23: August 30: Yay we have done great! September 2 Starting weight: 167.6 and today's weight <171.2> [pizza, sweets, wine...oh my...fun but calorific card day with friends]
We made it safely to and from Beirut foothills and had a good time with friends. Might have the pool party next week if the situation is positive to do so. Now, back on track again... Now that we have water again, I see time washing pots, pans, and plastic at some point and doing some cleaning in the kitchen.
Hope this weekend will be fun for all of us.
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