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Hi all, A quick check in … still going strong 💪 Life’s been a little hectic so not checked in as much as I’d have liked. I have a nice relaxed weekend planned though which I’m looking forward to. Running total Jan 19days AF 2x days planned drinks (very much reduced amount from previous) 1x day with an unplanned glass of…

Uuuggghhhh!! How am I putting ON weight!!! Strict diet saw a massive initial drop - lots of water weight. I’ve stayed active and tracked my calories and always below 1250 … how can I be gaining weight. In the last 3 days gained 0.2lb per day?? Very annoying especially as I go away in 6 weeks and aim to weigh <126lb by…

@ahoy_m8 wow that is so good going will power! Would have been very hard for me not to sample and enjoy. The benefits of lowering your alcohol must be strong in your mind. @Xellercin does -34C even exist 😂 Now that really is incomprehensible for me. We reach -5C some years here but so far had a very mild winter and not…

So many germs around! @Womona hope your feeling better soon. @dawnbgethealthy hope you avoid it! -14C is unimaginable for me here in the UK! I do really enjoy seeing everyone’s snow and weather posts - keep them coming! I have just under 6 weeks until our holiday in the Dominican Republic. Aiming to loose 6 pounds by then…

Really enjoying reading your stories and accounts. Such positivity! I’m 11 days AF and feel AMAZING 🤩 There really is now no denying in my mind what excess alcohol was doing to me. I sleep well, have so much more motivation and energy and my anxiety has improved massively. I listened carefully to your stories and advice,…

This group is soooo amazing. I’m learning so much from your experiences and insight. For me this really feels like I’m starting a new relationship with alcohol. Also giving The AE a go. Annoyed I can’t flick through the days to get to day 8 (which I’m now on) and still stuck on day 2!! Loving all the quotes, and pictures,…

@Womona really great you enjoyed a nice glass of wine … then stopped! This is what I would really like to be able to do and using my AF time currently to work out how things might look going forward. My husband has been enjoying his red wine without it really bothering me. I switched from red (which I loved) to Prosecco…

Good start. Feeling positive … thinking of that bikini in 6 weeks. Lots of water weight here too @roz0810 but I feel much less uncomfortable and bloated for getting that off. Well done all Jan 1: 138.6 (9st 12.6) Jan 6: 132.8 (9st 5.8lb) Jan 13: Jan 20: Jan 27: Total loss Jan: 5.8lb 💜 so far!! Left to lose:

Day 5 of January! I’m petite and small boned at 5ft 2. MFP has recommended 1260 calories per day. I’m sticking to it and my diary is ram packed with healthy, enjoyable foods with good range of fiber, protein and healthy snacks … but I’m HUNGRY!! I haven’t been eating back my exercise calories and have lost 5.8lbs in 5 days…

@Lilylady3k 💗 she is beautiful, you look radiantly proud. Is there a name yet? My youngest boy just turned 5 before Christmas. My girls are 9 and 7. I miss babies!! Jan 1-4 AF (wasn’t easy yesterday when family came to visit!) I have also lost 5.8lbs!! I did weigh bloated after Christmas and definite hormonal variation in…

Hi guys, 4 days in and 4lbs down 🥳 Weighing bloated after Christmas and the day before AF has it’s advantages!!! I guess most is water weight but I’m feeling good so far! How has everyone else found the beginning of the year?

@Lilylady3k Congratulations on your new granddaughter 🥳 @dawnbgethealthy Lovely photos and a really good work out! Where about are you based. I’m in Wales UK and never see snow like that here! Well done all, finding this such a supportive place starting my new relationship with alcohol. Day 1-3 AF

@bionicrooster I wasn’t quite there with 350 days + but had been approaching the late 200’s with ease. I cut right back in November when I first joined this thread then drank through most of December. I learnt a lot last time around and also learnt a lot about what I don’t want to re-start looking back at December. I’m…

@bosskitty Also doing dry January here! A good start to the year so far and noticing lots more available calories when logging and not adding in alcohol!!

@looneycatblue I struggle with the witching hour!! (Hours!!!) mine always hit early between 4-6pm. Once I pass that I’m home dry so to speak!! Realised mine have a lot to do with hunger and likely low blood sugar around that time. I’m trying to work something out to help with that - thinking maybe a banana/other snack to…

Jan 1: 138.6lb (9st 12.6) Final goal is to loose 14.6lbs (but I have a 2 week all inclusive holiday mid February 🤦‍♀️) Jan 1: 138.6 (9st 12.6) Jan 6: Jan 13: Jan 20: Jan 27: Total loss Jan: Left to lose: Feb 3: Feb 10: Feb 17: Feb 24: Total loss Feb: Left to lose: March 3: March 10: March 17: March 24: Total loss March:…

Hi Ladies. 39, UK based. Mum of 3. Busy, stressful job. I have left my body and mind at the back of the queue for too long!!! Heavier than I have ever been (except for pregnancy) at 9stone 12lbs (138lbs) and 5ft 2. Goal weight 8stone 12lbs (124lbs) Let’s go. Best wishes everyone

@Lilylady3k Thank you for sharing your journey. It really is inspiring to see others had a few false starts! I need to change my perspective from a drink is relaxing on a bad day and a reward on a good day to putting my body, mind and health first. 1st step I guess is the will to doing this and second step is actually…

Hi all. Totally in. Shambolic year for health and mental health. I’m 39, married, 3 young children, stressful job and totally left looking after myself as bottom of the pile 😔 I feel bloated, sluggish, fat, stressed and totally need to get a handle on this. I WANT to get a handle on this. Seeking lots of support and happy…

Some really interesting answers. Thank you. Noticing a repeated theme … valuing yourself and seeing self care as a priority ❤️

I’m in this January guys. I feel reluctant and doubting I’ll make it through. I do have a goal - dry January except for 2 planned nights for my husband’s birthday. December saw me going back to regular drinking in the evenings. I had done well in November and really cut back but diet, exercise, mindfulness and alcohol all…

Hi guys. Some really inspiring posts for December and some with similar hopes of a healthy low alcohol January. So … December wasn’t a good month for alcohol or health in general. Too much booze, junk food, chocolate and general lazing around! Feeling positive though for the New Year and a healthy January. Happy Christmas…

@Lilylady3k what a beautiful presentation. The diaper cake really does look good enough to eat 😁 Been quite anxious this morning but managed to keep my self busy. Repotted some house plants and organised the children’s clothes they’d grown out of. Feeling much better now and aiming AF until next Friday/Saturday again ……

Nov 1-5 AF Nov 6 - 1 bottle of Prosecco Nov 7 - aim AF Reflecting back on whether that Sat night bottle was worth it? It pushed me over my calorie limit for the day. I slept badly, woke with a headache and I have indigestion! I didn’t aim to finish the bottle in 1 night, perhaps next weekend I need to look at only having…

Haha, I’d like the idea of posting without my face … except it’s on my profile picture! 😉 I have a similar goal. It’s my 40th in March and going to the Dominican Republic. Currently 134lb - I’d like to be 126lb or below at 5’3”

Hi guys. Just joined this thread for the first time. Just back back onto MFP to get my health and weight back on track. Really prioritising healthy nutrition over a huge calorie deficit. Nov start 134.4 (pre-menstrual though!) Nov 6 132.0 I’m 5’3 and ultimate aim is 124.0lb’s - want to take my time getting there. So far…

Hi everyone. Congrats to so many of you for hitting your goals. Initially my plan was AF until Friday then reassess. Well it’s Friday and I’m still AF 😁 So many super informative posts have helped me to realise that rushing home from a 12 hour day and downing a drink to ‘relax into the weekend’ wasn’t productive or…

Hi Marmelade. Totally get the ‘worry in advance part’. Huge congrats for getting through your planned first 3 days. I’ll let you know my plans as I get to weekend and how that plans out … well done 😊

Hi everyone. Things going well my end. Nov 1,2 & 3 AF. I’ve really found this thread motivating and supportive - Thank you everyone 😊 My 1st goal was AF until Friday and planned to have a drink in moderation over the weekend before going AF again on weekdays. Somehow thinking that far ahead makes me feel panicked ‘how will…