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Another latecomer. Feb 10 157.5 April 30 goal 145 I have been gaining and losing the same weight for a long time but in the last few months have made progress. It was a fun surprise to see I’m less than 15 lbs to my current goal. That’s motivating! Let’s finish this. Looking forward to this journey with y’all.

@lmlmrn I need your project plan! I want to update the two bedrooms in our house. Time for the 1985 carpet to go....that carpet is probably older than many of you! Still battling COVID although managed to work (remotely) today. The camera did not turn on, however. AF - Jan 1-4

On the mend but still under the weather... Goals 20 AF days, only with other people, only 2 drinks a day. AF - Jan 1, 2, 3

Love the energy on this board! Feeling better today - this is my 2nd bout of covid and not nearly as awful as my last episode. But no issue staying AF these days. Goals 20 AF days, only with other people, only 2 drinks a day. AF - Jan 1, 2

Ugh. Started the New Year with Covid. I had an AF NYE and still felt hungover the next day. Covid will make it easy to start January with reduced drinking. Goals 20 AF days, only with other people, only 2 drinks a day.

Spending the weekend with lots of family for a wedding. Last night was the big event and the parties continue today. Here’s where I end up for December.., see you in January! Goal: 15 AF days (yes!), no more than 2 drink missed 2x), only drink at events (missed x 2) AF: 12/2-8, 10, 15-22, 29(15) A: 12/1, 9-14, 23-27, 28,…

Enjoying my time in NYC with family but am definitely eating more and getting more salt in my diet. Yesterday we went to an indoor Mini golf / bar. A fun way to spend part of the evening although it did involve a cocktail. Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drink missed 2x), only drink at events (missed x 2) AF: 12/2-8, 10,…

An eventful and funny Christmas making new traditions. DH and I were at Christmas Eve candlelight church when the hair of the woman in front of DH caught on fire. He blew it out before I saw it .. I couldn’t fathom why he was phhft phhfting on the woman. Crisis averted! And apparently the cute monogrammed little spice…

Hello! Celebrating a NSV today. Living in the Florida Keys means I don't often wear jeans. But we are headed up north for the holiday. I tried on my usual pairs....and they are too loose! Fortunately/unfortunately there are smaller sizes in my closet. I've sent my favorite ginger beer (Fever Tree Light) and a sparkling…

Hi! I had jury duty recently that really threw me for a loop. We ended up with a hung jury (5-1) with me being the hold out. I spoke to the prosecutor afterwards and she said the defendant took a plea bargain rather that go to trial again. It was not a great experience so I had drinks a couple nights to unwind. Things are…

Living in crazy town the last couple days but can’t talk about it. I had a drink each night to help relax. Tonight I have a party and suspect there will be one more drink. Rather than beat myself up for not hitting one goal (only drink at events), I’ll celebrate hitting the other goal (only had one drink.) In the past, I…

Question: where was this boat parade you attended? Packing picnic basket sounds like a fun idea this time of year [/quote] @MissMay - I live in the Florida Keys so it's almost always picnic weather! Funny that I found Stella NA at the same time it popped up in this chat. I would absolutely get it again. Tonight was…

Hi! I have been a little tied up the last couple days. Tonight was the Christmas boat parade! We packed a picnic dinner. I took an NA beer (Stella). Last night was a Christmas choral concert and then dinner out with friends. That was a planned A event. Have a good rest of the weekend! Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2…

Of course Lilylady adds gardening to the unwind list! I’ll add “get a massage!” I had one yesterday. First since Covid and it was heavenly. Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events AF: 12/2-7 A: 12/1

Love those pictures! So fun! Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks - Building up my AF bank before all the events start! AF: 12/2-5 A: 12/1

@forestdweller1 I think I'll start "unwinding" myself! The day's not quite over but I'll stay AF the rest of the night. DH (dear this time) and I usually "unwind" with herbal tea. And I saved some calories so I can have a small piece of homemade fudge. Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events AF:…

Starting Weight 11/1 164.4 Current Weight 12/5 157.8 Goal: 150

Question: what is DH? Dear Husband is all I can think of! :)[/quote] Yes! DH is dear husband....although I suppose sometimes could be Darn Husband or even Damn Husband.

I’ll leave the cross-county skiing and other cold weather fun to the rest of you! I’m a warm weather person! Quiet Sunday here. I had a ginger beer pineapple juice mocktail tonight. Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events (and there are lots of events) AF: 12/2-4 A: 12/1

Fun night with friends last night. This was a planned A day for me and I stayed in the plan! I made Christmas candy yesterday (fudge and rocky road). I also made plans to give most of it away. In addition to being more AF, I'm working on reducing added sugar. Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events…

I had a good day today ….. lots of holiday fun. Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events (and there are lots of events) AF: 12/2 A: 12/1

@SunnyDays930 That sounds really fun! Let us know when we should stop in to try that AF eggnog! @lmlmrn Congrats on closing the sale! Onward to the next adventure! @mfowler883 Thanks for sharing. I love that you are setting that example for your son. I had a great time at the fundraiser last night. They had a lemonade bar…

Hi! Starting Weight 11/1 164.4 Current Weight 12/2 158.8 Goal: 150 Thanksgiving travel got me off track but I'm back at it and looking forward to continuing this journey.

The end of the month is in sight! This group has been a great way to re-connect with MFP. Looking forward to December. I think I finally *kitten* figured out what the whole kitten thing is. AF - Nov 1-4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 -17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 - 28 [total: 22] A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine), 12 (beer), 18…

Happy Monday! We are finally back home after Thanksgiving travel. I'm glad to be warm again! I should be able to finish out November AF. One month on this thread but seeing a huge difference that it makes. AF - Nov 1-4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 -17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 - 27 [total: 21] A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine),…

Hi @KristySB! Wow - congrats on your sobriety. That's an amazing feat. You are right that many folks on this thread are drinking less, not none. For me, I was drinking 2-3 glasses of wine a day and need to cut that back. This is my first month with this group so I'll be interested in the "how do we find December" thread.

@RockinRobyn672 "Home again, home again, jiggity-jig." Ha! I thought I was the only one who said this! And I agree with the influence our journeys can have. We went out to dinner with friends and I ordered a mocktail. One friend, who had been looking at the wine list, decided to stick with water. Just a few days left in…

Travel day … AF - Nov 1-4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 -17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 [total: 19] A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine), 12 (beer), 18 (beer), 23 (too many wines) [total: 6]

Had a great Thanksgiving with family. Dinner tonight with friends then we fly home and back to warm weather. I’m not in love with 50 degrees and below! AF - Nov 1-4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 -17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 [total: 18] A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine), 12 (beer), 18 (beer), 23 (too many wines) [total: 6]

Happy Thanksgiving! Unfortunately, I overdid the alcohol last night. The silver lining is today will be AF for sure!