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Hmm, I thought I posted yesterday, that happened on another team thread. Is it me or glitches? Anyway, I hope this stays put and I'm planning AF for today. July Stats: AF 18 LA 4 A 2 Good luck to everyone with your weekend plans whether they include alcohol or not. Let's all stay aware.💪
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Back to AF today. And it feels so motivating to read your comments and suggestions. Thanks. July stats AF 17 LA 4 A 2
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@LittleSurferGirl7, Sending you a big warm hug. Maybe today's the day. I know what you mean about the Huberman videos, He can be long-winded. I wondered across a psychiatrist who has a YouTube channel called HealthyGamerGG. I know it sounds weird, but he was addicted to video gaming, and many of his videos are aimed at…
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@LittleSurferGirl7, I'm sending prayers your way; I hope you can make it AF tomorrow. You can build that "Resistance Muscle," one day at a time. I know you want to get back on the path to a healthier life. @chicbuc, thanks for your encouragement, posting to this group is making me want to report those AF days. I had my…
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@globalhiker, Wow, you are incredibly strong, and spot on about so many things in life being harder than quitting a bad habit. For me it is a really bad habit, but if it's a physical addiction, it may take more, I don't know. I tried for over twenty years to "treat" my depression with prayer, yoga, meditation, exercise,…
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@carlabisong, @Walela617, and @looneycatblue, hi, I'm pretty new to this group, here for June and July. So if you're returning, it's great to meet you. @Michieb125, @NonnieDoiron, @LittleSurferGirl7, @itladyee, and others, who have shown trust in this group to share your stories, thank you so much. I'm proud to be part of…
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July Stats AF 14 LA 3 A 1 @Michieb125, thanks for suggesting the sharing of a brief background. That's a good idea since I'm pretty new here as well. I joined because I happened to see @itladyee was the facilitator of this thread and I'm on a fitness and diet team challenge with her, so I figured it was a safe place to…
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@LittleSurferGirl7, I hope you can focus on your health and get an AF day soon. We're all pulling for you. July Stats AF 12 LA 3 A 1 Congratulations to all who are hitting your mini goals. All the best.
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@dvmmcw7442 Melanie, welcome. I can relate to that what you said, because I am not ready to commit to never drinking again. But limiting myself to one glass, especially if I'm home, is pretty hard for me too. "Never drinking again actually scares me a bit. Mainly because I have had periods without it (3 years was the…
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Not drinking in the evening is helping me get up a little earlier so I can get outside ad walk or jog before the temperatures heat up. Since I'm not a morning person, that a big change for me. July Stats AF 11 LA 3 A 1
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@SparkSpringtime69, yeah, resolving to not drink is easier in the morning, but every day I make it through the "happy hour" hours without caving helps to strength my resolve. I've been working on this since 2021 when my DH had a serious scare with pancreatitis. Like many folks, we drank our way through the covid pandemic,…
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@itladyee, thanks for posting the article about alternative "wind-down" activities. As a young adult, I was really into tea, had lots of varieties of loose leaves, lovely tea pots, but I think I lost interest because I associated it with the historical romances I read back then. "Real life" knocked out those romantic…
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@globalhiker, I can't believe doctors are still telling us that unhealthy conditions are very common and normal "in females at your age." When will they recognize that is ageism? Obesity is very common too, but nobody thinks that's "normal" or healthy. Geez. Sorry to hear that you and your DH are in such stress. Yesterday…
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@LittleSurferGirl7, catching up on the posts, first, congratulations on the AF day! It's still early in July, so you may be to add more red circles to your calendar. Like @NonnieDoiron, I try to be honest with my doctors about how much alcohol I drink. I'm on prescription antidepressants, and should avoid alcohol, but my…
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July stats AF 6 LA 1 A 2 I hope to catch up on the chat soon. All the best.
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July stats AF 3 LA 1 A 2
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@LittleSurferGirl7, thanks for the encouragement. I love the roadrunner; wish I could move half that fast. Happy July 4!
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I can't believe I'm so skittish when it comes to spread sheets. I think I did it?🤞 Anyway, my stats are here as well: AF 2 LA 1 (planned 1 glass of anniversary "wine tasting" bottle)
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Thanks, @itladyee, I think it was me who messed up line 8, I had added my name and then deleted it after I couldn't figure out the check mark. Is it just a click? I'm on a Mac laptop.
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July stats (I use Safari, so I didn't know where to find the check mark when I brought up the spreadsheet.) Maybe I'll try again later, but I fear messing it up.😲 AF 2
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My stats for June: AF 18 LA 7 (only one drink) A 5 Sorry I've been MIA for a few days, DH and I went out of town for an extra long weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary which was Friday. So that meant eating in nice restaurants, wine-tasting, and pub lunches with beer. I don't think I have any celebrations planned…
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@Michieb125, thanks for sharing the knowledge from your podcast. I like the examples you gave for self-concordance. That's a great way to evaluate the situations when I want to have a glass of wine. @LittleSurferGirl7, I hope you got through the day with less than a pint. I'm wondering if if might help to switch it up for…
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@itladyee, I am so sorry about your sister's diagnosis. It seems not that long ago, another sister passed away after a long chronic illness. It's good that the new grandson's birth was between these two struggles. You really do need a break from the caregiver's role. I'm sending you wishes for strength, courage, and…
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@LittleSurferGirl7, I agree with you that BMI is not accurate for alot of people. My BMI is in the "normal range," but I've learned that the waist to hip ration is a more indicative of future health issues. Mine is in the warning zone, but even my Primary Care Physician tells me I don't need to lose weight. But I know that…
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Hi all, I thought I posted on Sunday, but I must have forgotten to click the post reply button. Hope you're all making your goals for the day. AF - 13 LA - 3 (for me, it's one beer or one glass of wine) A - 1
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@itladyee, I'm so pleased to find you and this discussion. Like any dietary changes, I find that giving up or cutting back on alcohol is a slow process for me. I decided to do "Dry January" in 2022, and it seemed so hard. I marked off each day on a paper calendar, and even tried rewarding myself with $8.00 a day(a…
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Please copy these questions to your post in the comments. What is your MFP name? nbruns83 What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Nancy How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I was on Spark People and received a group invitation from SunnyBeachGirl. How many 5% Challenges have you completed?…
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@Sableness, thanks for sharing the photo of the night blooming cereus. The variety in nature is amazing. It reminds me of the great variety in people too - so many different kinds of beauty.
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Read and understood.
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