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@lorrainequiche59 Good thoughts. The 'let it go' mantra is a necessity for me. It also works when I have flashbacks of stupid things I have done, too. "Let it go. There's nothing you can do about it now. Just don't do it again."

I was looking the calendar this morning, and it hit me hard that summer is about 8 weeks away. Definitely need to get it started here!

@Craig_King_1967 Side effect of getting older: we no longer bounce when we fall. Now it's more of a thud. And every time my body creaks, a quick mental check to determine whether it was a normal creak or a bad pop.

So how did Day #1 go?

@VeggieGirlforLife Me too! But then again, when I was drinking, there was a lot of other planning, too, i.e, when and where, balance between drunk and not too drunk, not drinking excessively in front of any one person....

Here's the thing: you haven't blown your change. You've actually recognized how important this is to you. Sounds to me like you've affirmed it -- and that's a great realization!

So very true! I'll have to look that up. Thanks for sharing it.

@EIC-76 Great posts, and well done on finding your path.

Need to re-boot, re-set, re-whatever. But definitely need to stop going to happy hours! Had a rough night of sleep, woke up with a food/alcohol hangover, and am not feeling at my best.

You're doing a duathlon. Get some pool time in, and you're doing a tri. And people do it every weekend, all the time. Enjoy using your body!

Thank you for sharing this. We've all had these moments, but I really needed to know this morning that I was not the only one.

My unrequited crush

The guy who was totally cool and would tell you about that time he meditated with the Dalai Lama and how there is no reality but its only our individual perceptions, all while handing you another beer.

Good morning all! New month, new goals, new realization that I have the power to achieve what I want but not the discipline. Wife came in for the weekend, so had dinner out last night. Good to go out, but I think I could have been just as satisfied with a pizza and a night in. And at some point this morning, I have to step…

Good morning all! New month, new goals, new realization that I have the power to achieve what I want but not the discipline. Wife came in for the weekend, so had dinner out last night. Good to go out, but I think I could have been just as satisfied with a pizza and a night in. And at some point this morning, I have to step…

Awesome tip! Thanks!

Thanks for starting this thread. Exploring mine, too, and looking for recipes. I'll post links to good ones I find.

Instant Pot recipes, anyone? It's the new toy for the kitchen, and I want to see what this thing can do. If I am going to be in this apartment until June, I need to start eating so much better.

Looking for friends with Instant Pot recipes! It's the new toy for the kitchen, and I want to see what this thing can do. If I am going to be in this apartment until June, I need to start eating so much better.

Anyone else in a new job or new city as you work on becoming a new you? I'm doing all 3, and now that I finally have an apartment, I am hoping to get consistent with calorie counting and exercise. New recipes are always appreciated! :)

Anyone else in a new job or new city as you work on becoming a new you? I'm doing all 3, and now that I finally have an apartment, I am hoping to get consistent with calorie counting and exercise. New recipes are always appreciated! :)

@AliNouveau Great pics! The outdoor rink just opened in the park outside my office building. I've been contemplating a lunch-time skate!

Okay, it's been a few months, and it's freezing. Someone at work told me that I won't see the sun again until April. Do guys wear those big puffer coats, too? Because this cold is bullsh*t. :)

I just have to say it -- I am so impressed with you and the decision you made to stop drinking! I (figuratively) fell down in April. Months in a stressful job, in a location that just lost its luster... and I was drinking more and more and hating everything around me. My anxiety was through the roof, and there were moments…

2 months on the road, with Thanksgiving being the first time since September where I was home for more than 4 nights. That's a lot of hotel food, happy hour food, happy hour drink specials, and miscellaneous eating in the car. I haven't seen the scale in 2 months. And as I sat at my desk today, I just felt bloated. I guess…

2 months on the road, with Thanksgiving being the first time since September where I was home for more than 4 nights. That's a lot of hotel food, happy hour food, happy hour drink specials, and miscellaneous eating in the car. I haven't seen the scale in 2 months. And as I sat at my desk today, I just felt bloated. I guess…

Choice is a great word! And for me today, I'm thankful for the kindness of others. A lot of people have been helping me lately, whether they realize it or not.

Really need to hire you as a nutritionist and a coach!

So impressed by those who have hit their goals! Well done, you!

Every time I join these challenges, I end up putting on more weight!