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@onsickmom.. on my calendar it is Dec. 5th... ha... i will need that extra day for shopping, or some other last minute thing that i say every year, that i will have done by the 20th. One of the reason it is hard for me with this journey, is both sides of our family are drinkers.. So, Christmas is always beer infested. I…

I found you!!!

That is the job of the Devil.. He knows your weakness, but remember you have gotten through this before and you will get through it again. What is PAWS? I have a hard time trying to figure out what all the abbreviations are. idk... :)

@onsickmom.. You are doing fantastic.. Today is the 30th... Look how well you are did. Got through the whole month without drinking through the anxieties. Look at the positives. We always seem to focus on the negative, which in my eyes is the devil trying to zero in on us. Don't let that happen. You are stronger than you…

@onsickmom.. Stay strong. You can do this.. Not sure why your friend would ask, but sometimes when you share, you find out that others are going through the same thing. kind of freeing. I suffer with depression and never wanted anyone to know because i felt that it made me seem weak, but once i shared it, i found out there…

Hello All.. today will probably be my last day on here until after Thanksgiving. I hope everyone that celebrates takes time to enjoy their families and the many blessings that they have.

Wow!! what a difference. Your arm definition is fantastic. So, I guess you are lifting weights? Is that caused you to lose a lot of your weight?

CM... when did you say you stopped drinking for good?

________________ That would be me as well, and how funny it is that i always thought i was the only one like that. I am trying to be more intentional about it this time around. I doubt i will quit it all together, but being responsible would be a good start. Welcome to the group CindyRoseMarie.

Wow! That is crazy. Glad you are getting back to somewhat normal.

I have 2 spinning bikes. The first one that i purchased was from Sunny health and fitness, which i paid about 250.00. It worked great for me for years. The bike that i use now is a Spinner NXT, which i received as a Birthday gift, but if i didn't received that, I would still be using the first one.

I have never heard of the phrase, (first I take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes me), but i like it. I know i will be able to do this, because i feel like i am more aware of it. In the past i would not even think about quitting. it really is a funny thing. Give me a "sweet challenge" and i could…

well.... not a great weekend (drinking wise) Friday night was a family euchre tournament. Won the tournament but lost the alcohol challenge. :( . Weekends are my hardest part. There always seems to be something at the present time that i feel like i have to drink to.

I had a tiny victory last night. My sister n/law called and invited me to the local wing place for a drink. I told her i couldn't because i was getting ready to exercise. She responded, what happened to the Brenda that i know.. :)

I was wondering how you did last night. Was he sick from drinking too much or a stomach virus?

well, after reading the post from MFP, i have started SL 5x5, but i just started that. I have a spinning bike in my transformation room, and that was my previous form of exercise.

OP- read and reread this. You can learn from others that have gone through situations similar to yours.

It is such a great feeling to wake up refreshed.. What is your workout of choice? brenda

You look fantastic!!

Never been to New York or Oklahoma.. Colorado is beautiful. Wouldn't mind living there, but I am here Cincinnati.

Where is everyone from?

Same here.. I usually can get through the week, it's the weekends that get me in trouble... I do like the "Not too many November though.. ;)

cmriverside.... I think my issue is, when i see others drinking, i "feel" like i need to be drinking. That is why i feel like if i stayed home all the time, i would be able to do this. But, i know i need to learn to be ok with being out and not drinking. brenda

That is funny... i was going to say, you look so beautiful in all the pictures except with the patriots shirt.... jk

Good thing for second chances... didn't do too well... no need to give reasons, or excuses...

......just like I enjoy reading the success stories on MFP about weight loss, I also like reading success stories about how individuals overcome alcohol. I am not there yet, but I am trying. Good job!!

I think that it is more important to be with your friend, in times like this.

if you are spinning hard, you will definitely burn more than that. 300-400, is my estimate

Was the new meaner, leaner you from just lifting?