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Someone posted this on Facebook. I thought it was a joke! This is real????

You can do 90 days easy. They say it takes 30 days to break a habit. After 90 days you will feel soooo much better and see the positive effects from not drinking you will not want to go back

Me!!!

I cannot say I will never drink. I am learning to just drink moderately.

I think when people do that it causes them to reflect on their own convictions. So dont take it personal. I have learned to navigate around the pressure. Friends telling me I am no fun when I dont drink even my own husband said i need to get the stick out of my A**. But I dont let it get to me anymore because I am doing…

I am so sorry for your loss. <3 <3 I lost my son (28 yrs old) this September 2. He was murdered. The grief is strong everyday. I sunk into a deep depression where I did not want to get out of bed. Alcohol increased the depression. I started grief counseling and was taught the importance of DEER method. Drink, Eat,…

@FeelinFooFoo You got this! @RubyRed427 That is a good idea to workout on Friday evening. Look at it this way you are making progress with your trainer that you have paid money for. Do not undo all your progress. My trainer says that every time you drink alcohol (3 or more drinks) it takes about 72 hours for your body to…

Yummy! Can I eat at your house!!!

This week was a good week for me. I did not drink and I am not drinking this weekend. I was able to get a lot done. I've gone to the gym every day this week. I am getting the entire first floor of my house remodeled. So my mind is not wandering off thinking about my child. I feel much better not drinking as it was…

My trainer says if you don't have calluses then you aren't really lifting!! LOL I'm quite the diva :D and I do not like calluses my grip strength sucks so I wear gloves and use straps for DLs. I lift 225 lbs.

I use straps. You can get them at any sporting good store.

My condolences to the family! <3

Thank you everyone!!! <3 This year really sucks. My husband and I will make it through. I have my youngest son 26 and I have my 3 grandbabies. My faith in God and so many wonderful friends and family. They say the grieving of a child takes 5 -10 yrs!! I am praying it doesnt take me that long good grief!!! LOL

I have not posted on here in a long time. Quick update. My eldest son (28 yrs) was killed in California Sept 2. We buried him back home in Illinois Sept 15. He left behind 3 young children. My world was turned upside down and I was in a tailspin of depression. Especially drinking. I realized the more I drank the more…

I take Estroven (Costco) . The dosage is one pill a day but I have noticed that I now need 2 pills a day. Like some others have said refrain from alcohol. When I drink it triggers night sweats really bad. Exercise and healthy diet helps me tons.

I am laughing because I can relate. When I go out I get irritated because I have to put makeup on!! I've gotten so lazy!! :D

I am grilling Arrachera Marinated Skirt Steak. Grilled Potatoes with butter and garlic and steamed french green beans.

If the Mall is open in your area try Sephora. They are really great with application, color. I am not a heavy make up person. I like less is more. And depending how old you are more can make one look older than they are or really shows your age. I use pressed powder, concealer (dark circles under eye) mascara, eye liner,…

I prefer the mornings. I workout 6:30 - 8:30 AM. Less crowded, I can get on all the equipment I need. It also keeps my stress levels down throughout the day. It's hard for me to go in the evenings. As the day goes on I get lazier. It is crowded with all the young people. They don't clean up after themselves or put the…

I like the Premier Protein drinks 30 grams protein. Currently I am loving Caramel flavor.

Ok that made me laugh. Everything is relative.

This ^^ If you are not willing to do that and you say you are doing everything else then this discussion is pointless.

My sister and her daughter went to Florida (Hotspot) they tested positive today!! Thank God they both are asymptomatic! PLEASE WEAR A MASK and be careful!!!

@watts6151 OMG WOW!!! Amazing!

We, Illinois, followed NY example. We shutdown fast and started making progress. The cases are rising but not as fast as the Southern states. If everyone can get on the same page we might be able to fight it better

It breaks my heart as well. So many people think it is some kind of conspiracy. I woke up this morning to hear my classmate just died of COVID. It is a real thing people!! My son lives in CA and want my husband and I to come visit. I just dont want to risk it this year. At my gym I am diligent with cleaning equipment b4…

Our Mayor in Chicago said if the young people don't start wearing masks and practice social distancing, we are going back to Phase 3 which means closing businesses, restaurants, salons and THE GYM!!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!! :'( :'( :'(

I am 5'9" at my heaviest I was 196 wearing a size 12 comfortably. I exercise a lot maybe that played a role I dont know. But I am 176 wearing a comfortable size 10. I lift weights so I lost a lot of inches. I would like to get my weight to maybe around 165.

I totally agree! I am 52 and I have never felt as strong as I do now. Weight lifting really transformed my body composition. As women we are always taught cardio cardio cardio and weight lifting will bulk you up like a man. That is a bunch of BS! Weight lifting especially at 50 is so important for bone density and other…

This is very inspiring and true. And I had to chuckle about the man boobs! :D Our kids are always honest! It's a good thing! But yeah especially the scale! It took me a month b4 I saw the scale move and it can be discouraging. If you take photos, measurements, Body Analysis machine (if you have access to one) pretty soon…