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I am with @Beka3695, My B-day is this weekend and I plan on celebrating sensibly, I plan on a few cocktails, 1 B-day dessert and 1 nice meal out. But there is no reason I can't get in my 5 mile walks a day. I am looking forward to a CLEAN October and I will 100% commit September 30. 8 weeks till vacation in sunny Florida…

PW: 167.9 CW: 170.8 Okay, yesterday was a bust, crappy food, salty and paying for it today. I managed to walk/run 5 miles 5 times last week and ate pretty good. I can fluctuate 3-4 pounds easy when training. Sorry to let the team down, going to pull out all the stops next week, need a good drop. I have a Florida vacation…

PW: 167.9 CW: 170 Okay I am not sure what is going on this week, I walk/ran everyday(I have been sore from running), I ate out lunch yesterday and food was salty. Not going to freak, will be extra careful next week, I truly thought I would be down a pound.

Thank you

Ok my weigh in is 167.9, not sure how I log this. 6 days this week walking more than 4+ miles a day outside.

Lost 45 pounds on MFP a few years ago, wow 2012 to be exact. Over past 3 years weight has creeped back up. Need to lose 20 pounds to get back there. I am 51

I am in, I did this last January and felt amazing.

Hi Sarah, I am with you. I need to make some new changes in 2019. I lost 4 yrs ago about 30 pounds and I have gained 23 back. I am starting back on MFP tracking and my Macros. Please feel free to add me as a friend. CW probably 168.

Has anyone bought the book The Mindful Drink Workbook by Rachel Hart?

I am right here with you, Jan and Feb were good, April was a slippery slope. May I hope to get back to moderation and not an everyday event. I can come up with any excuse to have a drink in the evening, its warm out, sun is out, crappy rain, stress at work, Its Thursday, it's Friday, I am happy, I am sad.....I think you…

Today will be 2 days AF, I slept amazing, I had energy, and I worked out tonight.

I am in for the month of April. I will moderate to 1 x a week. March was not good, but I am ready to kick start my weight loss again, feel great and start looking refreshed and energized. I did very well in Jan and Feb. Glad to be back.

I do not post much but I learn so much from this group.(Been here since Jan). But this morning I almost spit my coffee out laughing when I read your post. Being AF has made such a difference in my life, I hold a cup of coffee in the morning like it was liquid gold. I watch my tea pot boil like I am a witch watching her…

I am in!

Hey GF it is ok, well I say that because I also had a stressful day and some tough personal issues coming up. My goal since Jan 1 was to cut back from drinking every freaking day. I did it. 6 times in Jan and 3 times in Feb. My goal was 5 times in Feb and down from there. I allowed stupid things deter me. So we both…

@kittybenn OMG I have been having 2 dark chocolate squares a night, my little reward, but I almost had a third so I cannot let chocolate replace alcohol calories, but in the long run it won't hurt our body but may stall weight loss. Which is more important, I think you and i know, no alcohol. Keep up the good work.

I did 25 days in January alcohol free. The 6 days were weekends. I cannot tell everyone how glad I am to be in this group, I am ready to drink less in February and beat my January stats. I can say my face is less red and puffy, eyes are brighter, skin softer. I do not have any stomach issues and feel amazing in the AM. I…

@JulieAL1969 I'm on and ready to go.

I also noticed a drop, end of December my Resting heart rate was 74, today I am hitting 62.

@NormInv That was a great story, I never thought I would be continuing into February, but I am ready.

Do anything for 6 min. Download a meditation app "Calm" go into the bathroom. :-) Yes everyone needs a break.

That is my girl, very proud of you. But I have to say I will be glad when you are back home. B)

I got in a great workout too and I even ran a little on the treadmill. I am hoping to do a half marathon this summer. Without hangovers I may be able to accomplish this. I look forward to a good night sleep and the smell of coffee in the AM, it taste good when you are not hungover. Yep another dry night for me.

Good for you!!!! It gets easier I think the more you overcome these situations. You can do it! And yes I must get the one with the blue lights, it looks so inviting and cool.

Went out for Mexican last night, normally I would have had a few Margarita's and then came home and slammed 3 more vodka's on the rocks. Last night I didn't even think about it. Hubby even said look at the money we are saving and calories(As I wolfed down a bowl of chips and salsa). I do get tired of all the restrictions,…

Day 16 and (3 days I drank since Jan 1). I still get moody but it passes much quicker. I am also enjoying seeing the changes in my skin and overall health. No more stomach issues or disagreements with food, no late night snacking. I wash the dishes now every night and the kitchen is spotless and all ready for the next day.…

Awesome job, and the best gift you can give yourself is a "no drink" think how great you will feel. Our bodies are thanking us every minute we are sober. Have a great birthday tomorrow. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Marybeth-I would be interested in what you got, I wanted to try something to but didn't know where to start looking.

I just joined this morning too!

MonkeyMeI21 this made me laugh, I totally know what you mean. I use to chug water all night in hope it would fend off the dreaded dry mouth and hangover.