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And yes, this is apparently what I do while AF on a Saturday night. I think. Who knew?
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Can anyone tell me their experiences with tolerance as they went more AF? I am wondering if my tolerance will be affected by this challenge or if it is more based off of my weight (you know, the main reason I am on MFP ;). I do not plan on being AF forever (17 days AF - yay!) but I never want my tolerance to be that high…
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This is brilliant. I am getting a fun timer to do exactly this...my phone is boring.
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I am in! Glad to continue the challenge! Sooooo, after a few dr appts mid-September, when I was weighed, I found out my SW was, um, a bit higher (according to the scale, 7lbs!!!!). As I went through the rest of the month, I was diligent about a few things and my HOME scale now says I at what I thought my starting weight…
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Thank you again @MissMay, I am in again this month! Going for an almost sober October, and again, the meds I am on for a bit longer help that considerably. I scheduled a wine tasting (five types) awhile ago for 8 Oct, and plan on sipping one or two and abstaining from at least two (it is at my house of course, and I will…
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This one is one of our go-tos. We buy frozen artichoke hearts (Private Selection if you live near a Kroger). You can add a bit of parmesan cheese for even more flavor, but it is great with just garlic, lemon juice, salt/pepper and olive oil. https://everydaydishes.com/simple-food-recipes/roasted-artichoke-hearts/
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Happy Friday everyone. I am just going to vent. Since I have been on this medicine, alcohol hasn't even been an option, which has been very nice. Today is my 10th day AF. I have more energy, have lost three pounds, slept better last night than I have in a long time (minus my sinuses and subsequent sleeping with my mouth…
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I have read these monthly threads pretty much since they started. Sometimes I comment and sometimes, I just read everyone's stories. Just know most are similar to mine. I kinda used the excuse "most moms (working or not...I work) drink this much." It is so sad that this is a true statement and I am pretty chagrinned for…
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This weekend was a busy one with some highs and some lows. The USAF 10K (and my 6th) was on Saturday, and though I walked most of it (and it rained the first 30 min of it lol), I still finished in under 2 hours and I wasn't last (my only two goals this year). I also started a medication to help with my <<situational>>…
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I completely agree with this logic! I am a foodie as well, and I find most store bought things are not worth the calories/tradeoff. Homemade? Almost 100% across the board. While I never lacked in cooking tasty food skills, Pinterest has become my friend for new ways (and I can easily add it to the recipe calorie counter on…
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I am really glad I came across this thread! September is going to be a busy, busy month, so I need all the accountability I can get! CW: 238lbs GW for end of Sep: 230lbs (2lbs per week) UGW: 160lbs I will be jogging (as in fast walk lol) my sixth USAF 10k in about two weeks. I won't have any issues walking it, but hoping…
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"This is exactly how I am. I can keep up with my kids, my #'s (BP, cholesterol etc) are good. But I know I am overweight and that it will wear out my body faster carrying it around. I had to have the ride guy ask me to lift my "pouch" up on one of the rides a few years back to get the lap belt across. Humiliating! Good…
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Logically and objectively, I know I am overweight/obese, but never really felt it. I track for the most part, still take the stairs, park far out, eat my veggies, cook at home and turn down doughnuts at work, but it is all smoke and mirrors. I drink wine, eat larger portions, order pizza and don't exercise anywhere near…
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I love this! First of all, I am also decluttering because, simply, I need more time AND I find less to clean/look at/worry about improves my mood and activity level. I also 1000% agree with the reduced "screen" time, for myself AND my family. Holy cow we waste a lot of time. Note, what I am currently doing is all recent,…
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1. Sparkling/Seltzer water - helps me not say yes to an alcoholic drink and not feel bored by regular water 2. My Sketchers - if I can't run, I can always take a few laps to walk 3. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm - I get a box of local, in-season, organic fruits and veggies throughout the growing season - helps…
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I have been following this awesome thread since it started in January. I have had good weeks, bad weeks, and weeks I felt were even worse than that. This past Friday, I had friends over and we, of course, had alcohol. Being at home, in my environment, with a seemingly large amount of available alcohol (wine in my case), I…
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I am in. I want to be AF all weekdays. I enjoy the sleep AND the consistent weight loss that comes with not drinking, but lately have given in way too much, even if it just one drink in an evening. I am currently reading Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol by Ann Dowsett Johnston and will let you all…
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As I have been following this awesome thread (and commenting occasionally), I am again in for the month! I have made a lot of excuses and am finally facing them. Here is to a mainly dry month.
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I have ordered it from Barnes and Noble. Will let everyone know what I think!
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Has anyone read Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol?
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Back in! Working this month to do alcohol only on date nights with husband (that may sound weird but I have drinking buddies AND have no problem drinking alone). Husband and I have been going through a rocky time in our marriage, but are committed to working through it and that includes date nights. Look forward to the…
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I have had two days this week, no alcohol. I wake up in the morning thinking "no alcohol today" then a long day at work, bad meeting or some sort of ridiculousness happens and I think "man, I can't wait for my glass of wine and to just be over this day." It happened yesterday, but because it was so nice out, I had brought…
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Lost accountability for March, so back on it this month! Would love a dry month!
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I am in! Original Starting Weight (2 Jan 2018) - 240 Feb starting weight - 232 Feb goal - 6lbs+ Ultimate Goal - 160lbs I weigh in on Fridays! Let's do this!! For those of you whose weight gain is partially due to alcohol intake there is an awesome "less alcohol **Month** 2018" challenge. Extremely encouraging and positive!…
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I am proud of myself, not because I met my goals, but because I truly, truly cut back. On to February!! Goals are the same, only on weekends, and no more than three drinks then. The weight loss was great and I did slide a little in the end, but it definitely wasn't anywhere close to what I did before. Let's keep the…
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I never even thought about that! I haven't been sweating at night either! One more reason to keep going at this. I don't think I really ever had any clue how much the XX bottles each week were affecting me.
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You all have made me feel no longer alone in this journey. After drinking an entire bottle on New Years Day, I have cut WAY WAY WAY back. First week, I had two glasses of wine. Second week, I had a beer on Wednesday, some presecco with the husband on Saturday and had a Moscow mule this past Monday after having to put a…
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I think I requested to join! My computer is acting crazy. I have been over 200lbs for the last 10 years. I have a few accountability friends that have made this current goal towards change MUCH easier. Having an entire group who want to do the same thing is even better!
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This is a great thread. I had my "typical" wine on New Years Day, but have not had any since. It is a struggle when I get home from work and am used to having a glass (or more). I am limiting it to Saturdays (working to stay dry for a few weeks before integrating), but the logical side of me fights with the habit side of…
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I am in! I have a daily wine habit that has completely derailed a lot of my fitness goals, not to mention I don't get as much "stuff" done when I am drinking. I have the USAF 10K on 16 Sep and I KNOW no alcohol at least until then would make me feel amazing. I was pretty excited to see this and am glad I am not alone.
