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Ok, I feel the dehydration in my bones today from all the drinking I’ve been doing in November. Things are about to get emotionally unhinged around here, so I need to deal with it with a clear head. My goal is to not drink until Christmas. Pray for me!

AF = 13 A = 17 Well… A days won out this month. Declaring tonight AF. Basically, there’s nothing to drink, and I’m not going to the store. Thanksgiving was great. My parents hazard the drive down for the day with oxygen tank in tow for my dad. This trip was a test run to see how my dad would handle travel. Unfortunately,…

Thank you, @Fursian, @Michieb125, @MissMay, and @SurferGirl1982 I’m sorry I ranted. Didn’t have anyone else to listen. Bestie was working. She’ll be here tomorrow to spend Thanksgiving with us, and I can’t wait. I’m ready to spend some real time with her. Maybe I should just pay for the 2 of us to go away for the weekend…

AF = 11 A = 13 I wasn’t going to post about this, but… The stress is real this month. On top of the job being demanding, my dad has pneumonia which is causing my brothers to freak out and my mom to stress which is causing her issues as well. Then, to make things even more interesting, my MIL has lesions on her spinal cord.…

It did! And then a friend brought two more when she came to dinner last night. Going to have a glass tonight. I just spent the last 7 hours cleaning my house for the holidays, so I’m wanting that glass of wine even more… always do after I clean like I just did. My HR rep called me yesterday, and she said she’ll have to get…

AF - 11 A - 10 Hubby is shopping today, I guess we’ll see if that bottle of wine I didn’t ask for magically appears 😉 I did something last night I don’t like to do. I put myself on the line and sent a message to HR to discuss my compensation. My SIL is the HR guru in our family (been working in HR since graduation), and…

LOL… dinner is at 6:00 every night. Come on over! 😉

AF - 10 A - 10 Well, November has been a bear. I am ready for my time off next week. Looking forward to cooking and baking for my family and friends. I don’t even know who is coming. We’ve invited many, so I guess we’ll see who shows. I always feel better cooking for large crowds. I once thought of becoming a chef, but as…

I’ve been on magnesium for as long as I’ve been on iron. My potassium has always been good. I saw the test results, and the last test when I was taking my iron I was at a high normal. This time it dropped substantially over the couple of months I wasn’t taking it, but it’s still within “normal ranges”. I have battled off…

Marked last night as an A day, but didn’t do it. So actual counts are AF - 9 A - 9 Thanks @forestdweller1. I’ve been on iron for years. And, once I came off, my cramps came back with a vengeance. It’s very painful and often wakes me up in the middle of the night. I think I’m also irritated because he put me on prednisone,…

AF = 8 A = 10 Irritated. Doctor finally relayed the test results and said not to take my iron, drink more water, and stretch.😡

AF = 8 A = 8 Had more than I should’ve Friday. Son had a powerlifting competition on Saturday we had to travel to. He competed wonderfully! Broke a couple state records, lifted 3 times his body weight with a 180kg/397lb deadlift, and earned a sponsorship for all 2025 competitions! I am proud of him, his Special Olympics…

AF = 7 A = 7 Still tired… dog woke me up at 2:30 this morning barking because hubby left him outside when he came in to use the bathroom. 🙄 Stopped at the store tonight for a bottle of wine, so I can sit by the fire and enjoy it tonight.

AF = 7 A = 6 Feeling tired.

AF = 6 A = 6 Dr sort of listened today. I guess we’ll see if he puts me back on my iron. He’s also putting me on prednisone because I’m having issues with 🎶 my hip, my hip, my old-*kitten* lady hip!🎶 (been singing that all day now)

AF = 5 A = 6 No desire to drink last night. I was exhausted, and my daughter decided to not follow the rules and stay up past my bedtime. Lol Doctor appointment today. Too many things to address. Not sure if he’ll listen, but I’ll try.🤷🏻‍♀️

@Womona Sorry about that! I’m just VERY picky. I have seen too much in kitchens… personal and professional! I have a strict rule about restaurant sanitation grades: if it ain’t an A, we don’t stay! If I don’t like the way the bathroom looks, I’m out because the kitchen is probably just as bad! If I go into someone’s home…

AF = 4 A = 6 Bestie was here this weekend, so we drank.

AF = 3 A = 4 Last night ended up not being AF, lol. Oh well!

@Michieb125 We definitely want it to be! We love having family and friends around. It’s the highlight of our lives! We invite everyone… if ya’ll are in SC, come on over! 😉 I used to send out invitations every year, and they would say, “Don’t want to cook? Need to take a break from ‘Creep Uncle John’? Want to play a game of…

AF = 3 A = 3 Well, I’m tied. lol Tonight will be AF just because… Thanksgiving plans. We will have lots of family and friends as always. What is this appetizer stuff you are speaking of?? I don’t have time to make flippin’ appetizers! I’m too busy cooking the meal! I have a firm belief that you can’t eat at everyone’s…

AF = 1 A = 3 Busy day. Ready for bed.

I couldn’t agree with this more! I love being accountable here. One of the things I’ve learned since starting to do these challenges every month is my excuses don’t matter in my weight loss journey. Excuses are just the things I tell myself to try to make it ok that I didn’t do what I needed to do. In the end, I am the…

AF = 0 A = 2 This may be TMI, but hubby and I made love for the first time since his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. He is just so sensitive and tries to read so much into stuff. But, he had nothing to worry about this time. 😉 Having a glass of wine since… well… the bottle is open🤷🏻‍♀️ Don’t forget to fall back if…

Start Weight: 200.6 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs March: -9 lbs April: +5.4 lbs May: -1.6 lbs June: +3.6 lbs July: -6.8 lbs August: -5 lbs September: -0.8 lbs October: +1.2 lbs NOV Start Weight: 183.8 lbs NOV Goal Weight: 178.8 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs Nov 2: 180.8 Nov 9: Nov 16: Nov 23: Nov 30: My November…

AF = 0 A = 1 I wasn’t really planning to have wine tonight, but hubby said he wanted to sit on the porch and drink wine with me. Well, I was about halfway through my 2-glass pour, and he had already finished his 2-1/2-glass pour and was drunk. I’ve sent him to bed while I sip on mine watching TikTok.😉

In for November, I really do like the awareness this accountability check forces me to have. Plus, I get the added benefit of seeing everyone else’s journey. 😁

AF = 24 A = 7 Declaring tonight AF since my teen daughter wants me to take her and a friend trick or treating. Not a bad month overall. Happy Halloween! See you in November!

Start Weight: 200.6 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs March: -9 lbs April: +5.4 lbs May: -1.6 lbs June: +3.6 lbs July: -6.8 lbs August: -5 lbs September: -0.8 lbs October: +1.2 lbs Oct Start Weight: 182.6 lbs Oct Goal Weight: 177.5 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs Oct 1: 182.6 Oct 8: 182.6 Oct 15: DNW Oct 22: DNW Oct 29:…

AF = 21 A = 7 Had wine last night, drank 1 glass too many though. I felt unsettled yesterday (no other way to describe it), so I picked up my son from work and stopped by the store to get my wine on the way home. The man in front of us at the register paid for my wine which was very sweet of him. By the time I got home,…