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@GGinCA I'm in for an AF weekend, actually through Monday and hopefully beyond. So many here are really inspiring me to do better for myself and start making healthy decisions when it comes to my behavior and attitudes. Time to get HEALTHY!

@WestCoastGirl_1 No thanks is right - I was just noting that I had the same behavior in the past. My SO and I also don't do much for thanksgiving anymore, and even if we did, the whole drinking while making dinner is something I've been slowly but steadily moving out of. @NonnieDoiron I get the frustration - Christmas Eve…

Here nodding my head and raising me hand - I'm also in the pour a drink while cooking dinner group, especially a holiday dinner.

@GGinCA and @eddiesmith1 welcome! @Walela617 congratulations on day 6 - nice job!

Nov AF=0 A=5

@itladyee thanks for the shout out to get me back here

@NonnieDoiron so sorry to hear about your DH; sending positive thoughts your way, Hugs to you both @WestCoastGirl_1 8 days - fantastic! @globalhiker Great decision to stay in. Stopping on the way home from anywhere is one of my main triggers, and the only way I can get home is to go by the grocery store.

Nov AF=0 A=4 I should have been reading through these yesterday and earlier today, you all rock and are incredibly inspiring - I have to give a special shout out to @WestCoastGirl_1 6 day streak = AWESOME!

My plan for this month was to have prosecco last night and finish off a 1/2 bottle of red I had on the counter tonight, then start a streak of AF days tomorrow. But I had both the bottle of prosecco and then the 1/2 bottle of red last night. So new plan - AF tonight and see how long I can keep it going. I have all of the…

@NonnieDoiron congratulations on passing your 90 mark! Your skating story is so funny, I can't imagine trying to skate after I've had a few glasses of wine. @WestCoastGirl_1 4 days under your belt - WOOHOO! @Walela617 nice job with 2 AF days and coming up on 3!

Hi everyone, glad to be here with all of you for another LA/AF month - whatever it is you're going to accomplish. @xbowhunter and @WestCoastGirl_1 thanks for the video and summary, I'm going to try to watch it later today or tomorrow. @WestCoastGirl_1 Huge Congrats to you on 3 days AF!!! And I think I missed a couple of…

Oct AF=8 A=23 Not the October I was planning, but I'm looking forward to a much more AF November. @Womona It's Happy Medicare day. All those benefits kick in today!! Funny, I remember how I avoided AARP like the plague…they were poaching me when I turned 50! @itladyee I'm with you on the AARP thing - I was not a retired…

Thank you @itladyee I knew you would come through for us - luv ya 💗

@Walela617 I second what @Michieb125 wrote, work can add a lot of stress to an already stressful life. FYI, I don't think you're disappointing yourself at all, I think you're a human and we all have a lot on our plate. Please try to give yourself grace, and take care of your health (if the pain on your right side persists,…

Oct AF=7 A=18 So, some of you seem to have an SO that suddenly decides to go on a trip - mine did too (although his wasn't that sudden, he at least planned out in advance with me). Anyway, his brother (who has dementia) is living with us now, which meant I had to be AF for the last two days/nights just in case something…

@tmbg1 I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. It really doesn't matter how long they live, losing a loved one is always sad and painful. As @WestCoastGirl_1 said, please do take care of yourself. Hugs to you and your family.

Oct AF=5 A=16 This is not the month I had planned!

Oct AF=4 A=15

Oct AF=4 A=14

@mfowler883 thank you for the mushroom info - I think going with some type of beginners kit would definitely be a good place for me to start. @2timesacharmmfp nice win skipping the martini for tea the other night. @xbowhunter thank you for listing all of the benefits you've been seeing, it's definitely inspiring to read.…

Oct AF=3 A=13

@itladyee your pup is adorable! @Michieb125 Your trip sounds wonderful, and kudos to you for planning ahead. @mfowler883 Nice job switching out the hard for the little indulgence. Have you ever grown king oyster or lions mane mushrooms? I've found some great recipes using each of those, and I can't buy them anywhere around…

Oct AF=2 A=10

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends! 🇨🇦 @itladyee Glad to hear the 'back to sleep' aide suggestion is working for you. Your puppy sounds like so much fun, I'm glad her training is coming along. I hope you and your sister can get some quiet downtime between appointments. @globalhiker Good for you for not…

Oct AF=1 A=10 I drank the last two nights, but only about 1/2 of what I would normally drink both nights. So, while not a total victory, I'm considering it a small win. @NonnieDoiron Congratulations on passing the 70 day mark - that's a great accomplishment!! @WestCoastGirl_1 Sending positive vibes your way for an AF…

Oct AF=1 A=8

@katethomas56 I like these suggestions, may have to try one or more today. I see lots of inspiring AF stats here, keep up the good work everyone. I'm going to shoot for a few AF days in a row this weekend - I've been drinking way too much wine and it's really starting to screw with my sleep.

Oct AF=1 A=7

Oct AF=1 A=6

Oct AF=1 A=4 Bigelow Whispering Wildflowers herbal tea last night. This afternoon, when the wine urge hits, I'll go to my tea box and pick out self-care tea for tonight. If I leave the physical packet on my desk, it'll be a nice visual reminder rather than my just thinking it in my head and having to argue with the wine…