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I'm on day 14 and I'm starting to get bored! Luckily this weekend my mom was in town and we went to a show and out to eat…was sooooo tempted to have just one glass of wine but did not. It IS getting easier as the days go by but I have two events this week with friends (including a Phillies game) that has me highly panicked…

I need to pick up that book Jacques! I agree LadyMud about eating when dinner time arrives. I used to get into the cycle of going out to happy hour (I live in Philadelphia and there are about 10 bars in walking distance) and OVER indulging for a few hrs and then I'd be drunk and not want to cook so I'd pick up a few slices…

Great post GLBROCLKS! Keep up the good work! I like how organized you are with your weigh-ins…I'm gonna steal this idea and even start marking the weigh in days in my planner. You are definitely motivating me with all your hard work and dedication!

1st week down 2.5 lbs! 17.5 to go!!

I couldn't agree more Moose. You are so right about missing out on opportunities because of the drinking. I've had that realization too and it's been 9 days since I had a drink. I know what you mean about vice-grip it has on our lives. I'm so glad to putting myself first and getting back on track with my health. I would…

That's Awesome Jacques! Good work! I think it will get easier down the road to be around people who are drinking but I've noticed I feel a little uncomfortable. This past weekend I was with family and I realized how annoyed I was with people because they were getting tipsy and I wasn't. I can only imagine how I act after…

Woohoo! I'm on day 8 and I'm feeling so much better. I'm more clear headed, not as depressed, anxious and paranoid. Hope I can continue because I am feeling fab!

I'm ready to do this! I have a 6 day jump start and I'm feeling great!! I hope I can continue without the temptation...so far I've been OK, but have also been spending time at my mom's house and haven't been back in the city where I live...

LadyMud, just realized that you and I are the exact same weight with similar goals!

Let's do it! I hope to be able to do the full 30. I have a ten mile race on May 4th that is hanging over my head. I've let myself go as well as my running over the winter so it's crunch time. Any goal to put in place is better then no goal. Sounds like we all have a good plan!!!!

Hi Sjtoby, I hear you on the "rewarding". I can usually go for about 8 -12 days max then I feel like I deserve a reward and go nuts and overindulge. I then get mad at myself for going off plan and throw my hands in the air and stop counting calories and start drinking again. It's a vicious cycle for me. I sometimes feel…

I'm in too! I've wasted so much money on drinks and have nothing to show for it except 20lbs of extra fat around my stomach! I'm on day 4 of counting calories and not drinking.

I am in the same situation! I have no structure in my life and I've let happy hour be that one time of day that I could plan around to get all my work done and then "reward" myself. I didn't realize the effects of the alcohol until I recently saw a few photos of myself and I looked so bloated. I've been avoiding the scale…

I live in Fairmount.

This is great advice!! Thank you, great job!!!

I'm in!! Add me please! I just started this past week and desperately need the motivation!!!