LESS Alcohol ~ APRIL 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

@chicbuc I can't seem to get it together this month either. I pretty much just have my sights set on May right now. I too have been drinking too much and daily. I've begun making sure that there is at least a little whiskey in the house in the morning. With the increased drinking, my sleep has become worse. So, I can't handle waking up at 4 am and having to wait until 9 am to go to the liquor store.

Sounds like your grandkids have some real talent in the dance field. You may have some real stars on your hands.

Anyways, Keep on keeping on! We can do this!

@NonnieDoiron You've been doing really well this month. I'm not sure about the tab macros you're asking about. But I imagine someone will be able to help.

Personally, I just use MFP for logging my food (when I'm not drinking). And, it does a great job of tracking your macros, fiber, and other nutrients. As long as you make sure the food entries that you are using are correct. If it is a food with no nutrition label, I often refer to USDA Central.

@NonnieDoiron ~ I love the visual of the two buff dudes following the 2 year old girl. Gotta love it.

Not sure if the macros question was rhetorical or not but I asked my friend Nova (aka ChatGPT) and this is what I got! I may even just try it!

What You're Trying to Do (In Fancy Words):

✅ You want people to fill out a Word form using Content Controls (like text boxes, dropdowns, date pickers)...
✅ You want a TAB macro that makes sure when they press Tab, it jumps from one content control to the next — cleanly.

Normally Word handles tabbing OK, but inside tables or in tricky layouts, it can get wonky. That’s where macros save the day.

Step-by-Step: Creating a "Tab" Macro for Word Forms

Step 1: Set Up Your Content Controls

• Go to the Developer Tab in Word (if you don't see it: File > Options > Customize Ribbon > Check "Developer" box).
• Insert your Content Controls (e.g., Rich Text Content Control, Plain Text Content Control).
• Name each control!
  • Right-click the control > Properties > Set a unique Title or Tag.
    (Example: FirstName, LastName, Address, etc.)

Step 2: Create a Simple Macro

Here's a basic Tab-to-Next-Control macro (you'll love how easy it is):

1. Press Alt + F11 to open VBA Editor.
2. In the editor:
   • Insert > Module.
3. Copy and paste this code:

vbaCopyEditSub JumpToNextContentControl()    Dim cc As ContentControl    Dim i As Integer    If Selection.ContentControls.Count > 0 Then        Set cc = Selection.ContentControls(1)        i = cc.Index        If i < ActiveDocument.ContentControls.Count Then            ActiveDocument.ContentControls(i + 1).Range.Select        Else            ' If it's the last control, do nothing or loop back to first            ActiveDocument.ContentControls(1).Range.Select        End If    End IfEnd Sub

Step 3: Assign the Macro to a Keyboard Shortcut (Like "Tab" or "Alt + T")

Important:
You can’t override the real Tab key easily in Word — Microsoft guards it like a dragon guards treasure. 🐉🔥

BUT you can:

• Assign it to something close like Alt+T or Ctrl+T:
  1. File > Options > Customize Ribbon > Keyboard Shortcuts (bottom left button).
  2. Choose Macros.
  3. Find JumpToNextContentControl.
  4. Assign it to a shortcut key (like Alt+T).

Or...

• If you're feeling very fancy later, you can use an AutoHotKey script outside of Word to truly hijack Tab. (Let’s walk before we sprint! 🏃🏻‍♀️)

Bonus Tip: Even Slicker Macro (Optional Upgrade 🌟)

If you want the macro to skip non-fillable controls (like text labels) and ONLY stop at fields users need to fill, we can level it up later!

Quick Recap

• Insert Content Controls and name them.
• Create a simple VBA macro.
• Assign a keyboard shortcut to run it.
• When you're in a control, hit your shortcut = auto jump to next!

Why This is a Power Move:

• Makes your forms feel professional (no clunky clicking around).
• Saves time and user frustration.
• Makes you look like a straight-up Word wizard. 🧙🏻‍♀️✨

Would you like me to also show you how to:

• Make it auto-tab when user presses Enter?
• Highlight the next content control automatically?
• Protect the form so users can only tab between controls and can't break your masterpiece?

(Just say the word — or shout it dramatically, whatever fits your mood. 😉)
Ready to take it up a notch? 🎯

@globalhiker ~ I read about adding weights to walks, and I actually have a neighbor that does it.

@chicbuc ~ 4:30 is early. I've been slacking on my 5:30am wake up as well, which is odd, as it's lighter outside so that usually gets me up and going. It's good that yu don't have to do that, though!

@SparkSpringtime69 ~ Kudos on 2, got 2 more :)

@SurferGirl1982 ~ Two day challenge on board…but I posted late, so I'm good with 1 day :)

Stats thru 4/30 ☀️ The Finisher — crossing that finish line like a boss.
A = 15
LA = 3
AF = 12

@itladyee In your previous post, you didn't include a tag for me. I will end April 0 for 30 ☹️ I know what my tag should be! 😯The Never Starter!

That is a nice vest. I think I looked at it before. The thing that attracted me to the weight belt was that I could wear it for hours a day (even while out and about). I could wear it while walking, doing housework, shopping. But also working out in the yard (sometimes I like to garden topless 😱).

April (thru 4/30):

AF - 0
A -30

Better luck next month!

@itladyee that's a perfect example of where GPT shines - always double check stuff, of course, but I've used GPT to hack spreadsheets, configure VPNs, all sorts of stuff.

Probably gonna be an LA night, but we'll see.

-m

I'm going to have another firm 'no' day today. I didn't do it yesterday and I gave in.

Husband had family issues, mostly unneeded drama, and all I heard was bla bla bla……he made drinks and I had one.

@mfowler883 ~ my son says he's uses it to help with complexed excel formulas. LOVE IT!

@Michieb125 ~ Winning for sure!!!

@NonnieDoiron ~ let me know if it worked for you.

@SurferGirl1982 ~ Day 1 is the hardest! But the fact that you’re still talking about trying — that says a lot. You're not giving up. As the title of this group says...One day at time. You don’t have to feel 100% that you will conquer. You just need enough hope for one day. And if you don't get through the day, that doesn't erase the fact that you tried. So tomorrow is May 1 — just aim for one day. We are all rooting for you.

@SparkSpringtime69 ~ I haven't figured out the stress thing either. If it's stress that I've created (ie: when the market was tanking big time, I try to say to myself…if you can't control it, just make the best of it and don't stress. If the stress is coming from others, that's the hard part as I don't want to appear totally rude by tuning them out :)

@chicbuc ~ Trifecta!! I love it!! And planning for club soda, awesome!

@globalhiker ~ you are so correct and the best eating plan….is the one that you will do!! :) I've noticed that sometimes I just want hand to mouth…so I've been looking for different (less calories, less alcohol) items. Blueberries work for me…like eating popcorn without the crunch but lots of little things to continue to put in my mouth! :) Go get your glow!

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Stats thru 4/30 ☀️ The Finisher — crossing that finish line like a boss.
A = 15
LA = 4
AF = 11

@globalhiker How true about the best exercise is the one that you will do. Sometimes we try to do what our friends are doing. But if you don't enjoy it, you won't stick to it for long.

I also love walking in hilly areas. When I was a meter reader in SoCal, when you're new, you get the lousy routes. After some time, I got a really cool route…very expensive homes and talk about hilly! When I got back to the office in the afternoon, one of the more senior meter readers asked me, "How did you like that route?" I replied, "It was really good. But, my thighs are burning a bit!" He said, "You walked that? You're supposed to drive it!" Oh, well! The next month, I walked it again. It feels good and to me it is easier than getting in and out of the car.

I checked out that weight belt again. It isn't Prime. It says 30-day return/replacement. But it doesn't say free returns. So I would probably have to pay for return shipping. It is a nice one though.

Anyways, I'm going to have to work my way back into exercising. So I will keep looking. We don't have a lot of shopping for that type of stuff around here. But there are larger cities not too far away.

Have a nice walk and a nice day!