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May AF: 10 A: 11 I have a very busy day today, but hope to be back tomorrow to catch up on the chat.

@LittleSurferGirl7 thank you for the encouragement, you'll get there soon enough. As for the Annie Grace thing - I think there's a book too, but I'm doing it online. I don't listen to podcasts much either. In case you or anyone else is interested, here's the link: Like most everything online, there's a book of course, and…

I started the Annie Grace 30 Day Experiment a couple of days ago - day 3 was today. She had an interview with a guy who explained how sleep is negatively affected by alcohol. I know we probably already know this, but the science of it was interesting. We're supposed to be getting 5-6 REM cycles per night, alcohol causes us…

@NonnieDoiron The DC trip sounds like it will be good for you - a break from any family drama and chance to reset. Congratulations to your son on his graduation! @LittleSurferGirl7 I did get 4 days, working on number five today. I've been feeling much better. I just mentioned yesterday how I feel like it's a gift if I…

May AF: 8 A: 10

@LittleSurferGirl7 happy to hear your cat seems to be on the mend. I totally agree with the food logging - I always seems to eat better when I consistently log, and even better if I plan and log the meals ahead of time, and stick to the plan of course 😉. Keep up the great work with your tapering plan - it sounds like it's…

May AF: 7 A: 10 Three days in row! I haven't had that in a long time. I have a super busy day, but will be back later to chat.

@globalhiker thank you for another insightful message - I was just thinking this morning about replacements for my favorite A bevs. NA beer is great for my beer replacement, and seltzer or tonic with a small splash of some flavor seems like it will do the trick for sparkling wine. The red wine replacement is tricky, but I…

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@globalhiker not sure what your usual 'alcohol' of choice was, but if it was wine I'm pretty sure the nitrates in that would NOT help a migraine. Also pretty sure no alcohol is good for lowering blood sugar (my SO is diabetic and gave up drinking years ago because it would significantly increase his blood sugar even if he…

May AF: 4 A: 9

@globalhiker CONGRATULATIONS on your AF plane trip and visit with family! You're a huge inspiration to me and I'm sure others here. I totally agree about the self-care, we are the only ones who decide to practice either helpful or harmful habits for ourselves. @NonnieDoiron I hope you get some relief from your overwhelming…

May AF: 3 A: 9 Only 25% AF, yikes!

@SurferGirl1982 I'm sorry to hear you're feeling depressed. I'm curious, when you've quit for several months, what was it you did in place of drinking, and what kept you going for that long? Maybe looking back to that time in your life for inspiration might help some. Just a thought.

@Alatariel75 welcome back, and I'm so sorry you've had so much grief in your life lately. Happy that you came back here and are re-committing to LA.

@Walktostaysane Welcome to the group, I ditto what @Michieb125 wrote.

May AF: 3 A: 6

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@Womona I hope you're continuing to recover from the surgery. Those wakeful nights can really mess with you, good luck getting a regular sleep pattern back. @SurferGirl1982 The groups in the challenge are private, you have to register for the BLC challenge and then they will let you pick a group. It started yesterday…

@chicbuc limiting to two glasses is definitely a victory! @itladyee I have one "don't even think about it". It's from years ago, when I still wore suits to work, and it was a bit tight when I bought it, about 5 pounds from my goal weight ……. it still has the price tags on it :0 Yes, I'm in the BLC58 challenge - I've been a…

"You may think, why don't you buy larger clothes. I could. But I don't want to. I have tons of nice clothes that would fit if I just lost 10 lbs or so. I guess I refused to buy bigger clothes…it's like giving in!" @SurferGirl1982 This is so me too! I have a whole drawer and a section in my closet with clothes that "I will…

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@NonnieDoiron this is so beautifully said, thank you. We do all have HOPE, and we give it back to each other as well - that's what the support is all about.

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@tmbg1 I have to ask - what's up with the rubber ducky in your image? I only ask because I live near Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and apparently the world's largest rubber duck is going to be there next weekend!

May AF: 0 A: 3 @globalhiker I like the idea of micro changes. When a craving hits, I need to have a small list of things to do instead to take my mind off of it. Thank you for that inspiration. I'm starting a weight loss challenge on Wednesday, and am going to be prepping for it today and tomorrow (exercise and menu…

I'm in for a firm "no" today 😀

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