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Greetings friends! Four more days of this challenge! We can do this! I haven't been on MFP for a week. But I'll catch up on your posts soon.

Hi Carole, I had a boozy vacation. Most days were fine- a few glasses of vodka soda at the pool and one in the evening. But Saturday night, I binged. I lost track of what I was drinking and how many, and then I didn't eat much. I threw up. My friends helped me. They rock! So all day yesterday, I had to travel hungover.…

Oh dear. Not doing so well. I panic and freeze when I am facing overwhelming stress, and I pour the wine to find relief. I am going on a trip with friends in a few days. I will have to be mindful of my drinking. Lately, my ears are ringing all the time. I looked online and it can be due to stress (Yes) and alcohol (Yes).…

Dear friends, Let's do this! Let's make these next few weeks a success! What is one new goal this week that you can do to enhance your goals? Mine is have a "meatless Monday". I'll have to plan ahead to do this. Maybe even make a vegetarian dinner.

@SunnyDays930 I hear you! It was a ton of fun while it lasts and then the anxiety, racing heart, woeful thoughts are hard to take. My face looks aged. Dry and deep lines due to dehydration. I'm happy you enjoyed yourself however. Onward and upward.

Today is day 2 for me. Sober for 32 hours. I joined the family for a football party and abstained. But I was bored and wanted to go home early. I was the DD for them so I stayed and put on a happy face. I can see how alcohol makes the "good times roll" for a moment, but then you are stuck for the rest of the and night…

Agree. No need to jump off @Walela617 . For many of these challenges, I didn't lose any weight. But I keep trying. Have a great week everyone!

HW 206 lbs. 8/2 171.0 8/13 172.0 8/22 169.8 9/3 170.1 9/18 169 10/2 168 Making progress this month. I did not meet my goal of walking during my lunch break. Next week, that will be my #1 priority. I did meet my goal for having lots of fruit this week each day. I mix fruit with my Greek yogurt. We also stayed home most…

Great posts! I had to catch up and read a bunch of them. @SunnyDays930 Great tips! Loved all your ideas. The other day we went out to a new restaurant, and I knew I couldn't eat a whole entree and I actually felt guilty (felt badly for the waiter) that I didn't buy an entree. (The bill would be less and thus his tip. I…

Ok. I did decent this week but not perfect. 3 AF 3 A Hope you have a great weekend!

@Walela617 Thanks so much for the information. I don't think it is something I have to check out with the doctor. I think I was startled the other night after drinking because usually my heart rate while sleeping is usually 75 -81 bpm. So, I panicked when I saw the 55 bpm. Today Day 2 AF. On my way home from work, I…

@Walela617 That is rough. Yes, it is miserable at work after drinking the night before. I want to be my best. I have to do better and be tougher on myself about having wine at night. It's just not necessary. I may buy some nice chocolate and will reward myself with a piece or two each night.

One more note: usually my heart rate is higher at night when I am sleeping after alcohol. But last night on my Fitbit, there were some minutes where I had a 55 bpm heart rate. That is dangerous. I looked online that below 60 is not a good thing. My poor little heart suffers for my addiction.

@SunnyDays930 I'm hoping your brother in law will have a good experience. He will see after 30 days how amazing life can be without the poison.

Carole, That is so terrible that you have experienced such tragedies. I'm so sorry. I am joining you today for my day 1 AF. I cannot continue this self destruction. I drank so much yesterday (sneakily, too) that I was so sick at night. My family even said they didn't think I drank that much. Poor people- because I was…

8/2 171.0 8/13 172.0 8/22 169.8 9/3 170.1 9/18 169 Losing weight ever so slowly. Lots of stress at work. I'm surprised I haven't lost more. I eat very little at work and work through lunch sometimes. I can't wait for a day when I can feel less stress. I wake around 4 am and just rest and then get up around 5 am. I average…

Karen- sending you lots of love and hugs. Take care and we will see you soon ◡̈

@200Karen Great photos! You look like you girls are having such fun! @Jillygirl0220 Love Zumba! Looks like you rebounded and had a great active week.

Sorry, I have not had time to post. Work is crazy and I just don't have the energy to post. Positive news: Eating low carb. I will weigh tomorrow. Pilates workout and lift weights at home. Meditate every night before bed. When I pack my lunch, I try to pack a veggie, a fruit, a protein and a salty snack (small portion).…

@faurotann I am reading some older posts on this challenge. I am so inspired by you! Thanks for motivating me/us!

HW 206 lbs. 2023 8/2 171.0 8/13 172.0 8/22 169.8 9/3 170.1 I am stuck for months in this range of pounds. But I will look at things from a different angle. Positive changes: Ate more veggies and fruit each day. I have made a consistent effort to pack both in my lunch box. Exercise: Pilates regularly and walking over 10,000…

Hooray! Happy you found your keys. That's a relief. Congrats on 2 days.

@Walela617 Also, I'm sorry you lost your keys. I hope no one took them. When I lose something I say that prayer to St. Anthony. Look it up. I am not even particularly religious but I swear when I pray this prayer, my item is found. It could work. I sure hope no one breaks in, but I chuckled at your story. You're so sweet.

@Walela617 I totally know how good intentions can be short lived. I was up a lot last night, sleepless, and kept mulling over and over "why do I drink, why do I drink." I sleep horribly when I drink a lot. Today, I had a cookout with family and I went right to my fridge and pulled out some wine and filled my glass. Even…

@Walela617 Congrats Carole!! So happy for your 8 days AF! You must feel much better.

@Walela617 So sorry about your diagnosis. Wishing you the best. You got this! @LowTechForever Me, too. I am not AF but not going wild either. I worry about my grown kids, too.

@200Karen Looking great! You did a ton of work.

Hi! I'm eating less calories because I went back to work and my lunch time is late and so I'm eating eggs/ham in the morning, carrots and small bag of chips for a snack (got to have my salty snack) small lunch and regular dinner. Overall, just less calories, so I'm happy with 2 pound loss. Went to Pilates once but got over…