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  • Had a few really bad days -- at least 3 drinks per day (kids home from spring break and we were chillin' at the log cabin .. hot tub, wine, bourbon... you get it, right?) :) Reset going to have to be next week. Feeling really blah about the body and something has got to give -- either mentally or physically.
  • So going for a zero tonight to at least get one night in. :) Here's my first recipe share. I love anything that I can make in my cast iron because it's so easy. Skillet Lemon Chicken with Olives and Herbs (351 calories) INGREDIENTS: 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 (8 oz) boneless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2…
  • Good morning.. so this week the 0 alcohol is not working so well. Oh well, not going to let it bug me too much. Going for a 3 mile walk today and hope that will counteract the BAD week. I have a fun idea, you may have done before... I love new recipes, esp those that are low in calories and don't taste like cardboard --…
  • Robin, I hear you! This week (so far) has been my best in so long! I can talk myself into it when my feet hit the floor in the morning, but by the time hubby comes home and we've finished our daily walk, I want to crack open that bottle and just sink into the couch... Last week, made it through with just one night.. this…
  • So, doing good on the drinking thing but replaced it with cupcakes! My mission in life is to create the perfect cupcake and I think over the weekend -- well, mission accomplished. Dark chocolate / coffee cupcake with dark chocolate grenache frosting. Ugh. To. Die. For. (Sorry). Well,as for alcohol... Mon = 0
  • Monday - 2 Tuesday - 1
  • Didn't moderate too well on the weekend, so let's skip that. Monday - 2
  • Well not the most productive zero-alcohol week. But better than last week! And I lost 1/2 a pound.. lol... ok, so there's always next week. Monday = 0 Tues = 3 Wed = 3 Thurs = 1.5 It's Friday so... making burgers and opening a bottle of the good stuff...Happy weekend all!
  • Hope everyone had a happy Valentine's Day! Monday = 0 Tues = 3
  • Happy Valentine's Day to all! Monday=0 Tonight I am making chicken parm (low cal) and there will be a bottle of good red opened - and likely finished tonight. So glad I found this group!
  • Happy Saturday! Here's my check in Monday - 1 Tuesday - 1.25 Wednesday - 1 Thursday - 2 Friday - 3 Still working on the 0 one day a week.. no luck so far! (Reset)
  • Ok, I'm the newbie and here's who I am: I'm Gwen. I am over 50 - but only just a tad. I am the mother of four grown children 21 - 32. I am also the Gigi (grandma gwen) of 4 adorable little girls ages 7 weeks to 2 years old. I never struggled with my weight, always ate whatever I wanted when the kids were young. Never went…
  • Thanks for the welcome, Heather and Kate! Good to "meet" y'all. Alone for dinner tonight so made a nice low-cal meal and one 5 oz glass of Cab. Enjoying a Netflix night and sipping VERY slowly to stick to one! Monday - 1 Tuesday - 1.25 Wed- 1 (so far... encourage me, ladies!) lol... I love the thread with the names. Good…
  • Good to know! gwenm4 = gwen (not too covert, I know)
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  • Back on MyFitnessPal and under calories today - with 1.25 glasses of red wine. Good to be back on track. Monday - 1 Tuesday - 1.25
  • My goal is moderation. I can't see myself giving up wine ... but the empty calories do "weigh" on me (both mind and body). Trying to stick to one glass of wine at night during the week, with one night off and then not go too crazy on the weekend. I know it's my crux as I am not a foodie and pretty much stick to a 1200 cal…
  • Thanks! Yes, it is SOOO all about the glass and so when I do have water with orange, that's what I do. It's definitely a mental trick.
  • Red wine, all the way.
  • I am with you on this... I need to cut out my daily routine. And yes, I think it just becomes another habit that needs replacing, right? My issue is at the end of a long day, the idea of working out is NOT appealing. And a tall glass of water won't cut it. I've been researching OTHER than wine drinks, but would love to…
  • Saw this thread and boy can I relate! Wine is the culprit for my weight gain - no doubt about it. I'm not a foody.. but I do like my red wine. So, my question is this: What do you replace it with. I like a glass of red wine at the end of the day. It's the unwind, I know - a habit. I tried, as someone suggested, some citrus…
  • Thanks for all the encouragement and stories about the walking. I've been doing the 2 mile walk every other day. Not seeing results yet but the only problem I have with it is I'm kind of tired of listening to her say the same things every day! Love her, but it's so repetitive.
  • Wow! Congrats!!
  • Would love to connect (and I need the inspiration!) I'm 47 and would like to lose 20 pounds. I have the same issue with workout motivation! Good luck with your goal! Add me to your contacts so we can inspire each other!
  • This is my problem as well. We are wine lovers, both learning about and drinking wine. We belong to a wine club and have a group of friends we get together with regularly. I know that there are empty calories in wine and that it's definitely added to my weight gain over the past two years, but it will be a huge lifestyle…
  • Put in the crockpot -- after poking a few holes in it -- and leave it for 8 hours. Take out, cut in half, scoop out the seeds. Then, scoop all the "spagetti" strands out and serve with marinara sauce, sprinkled with fresh parmesan. I like to have this with broccoli or a side salad. I've also cooked this in oven, cut in…
  • I'm reading the most hysterical memoir ever: "Let's Pretend This Never Happened" by Jenny Lawson. Warning: much profanity!
  • Thank you to everyone for your responses! I really don't each much, I know! need to explore new recipe ideas!
  • :smile: Thanks! Have been sticking for about 4 months..just don't always put into the diary. I think it does definitely help to keep track though.
  • What I meant by off and on was really not putting into the diary. I've been pretty consistent for at least 4 or 5 months.
  • I drink at least 5 - 6 cups a day. I think you're right. More fruits and vegetables!
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