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The iliotibial, or IT, band is a long fibrous band of fascia tissue that runs from the outside of your hip down to the outside of your knee. It has a complex job description: it helps lift your leg to the front and to the side of your body, and it supports your knee during flexion and extension. Unfortunately, my hip down…

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 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: 184.8🙁 Oct 31: I…

AF - 22 A - 6 Small win: I only purchased 1 bottle of wine for myself this month, but my husband bought a couple for me without my asking. So, the win is that I didn’t buy my own and didn’t ask for any.

AF - 21 A - 6 @SurferGirl1982 I seem to live in a constant state of stress. I’ve just learned to live with it for the most part. BUT, high stress times really get to me. I know I have to push through. I’ve asked for help during those times, but it was never given. So, I just keep going because what else can I do?🤷🏻‍♀️ I…

AF - 20 A - 6 Still busy. Had to sit down to rest my leg. I think my IT band is too tight. I probably need to roll my leg. 😕 No time for that. No wine since last post. Been to the grocery store 3 or 4 times, thought about it, but stopped myself. All the liver enzyme conversation is interesting. During the heaviest drinking…

AF - 18 A - 6 WAY too much to do this weekend and kinda starting today. So, no drinking which is perfectly fine. Tired today after my bestie’s husband landed in the ER and subsequently admitted around 1:30 this morning which is when she text me to tell me. I know she was scared and needed me to hear her this morning, so I…

AF - 17 A - 6 @chicbuc MIL won’t let me talk to her doctors which is fine. She’s not my mom. But, she gets ambulance transports to all her appointments, so my husband never has the opportunity to take her to the appointments to try to help guide the conversation in the right direction. @Womona she is on oxygen as needed,…

AF - 15 A - 6 I didn’t add my days right or something. But, these are correct now. Anyway, the HOCO hype has died. We are back to reality. Last night, at dinner, my husband could no longer stand the sound of my MIL chewing, grinding her dentures, breathing, gulping, and choking as she ate. So, he got up and turned on the…

Yes, the uniform is Jr.ROTC. He looks so dashing! 😉 I’m just naturally biased though. The kids had a blast last night at the dance. GF got to hang out with her friends (she doesn’t dance), my son danced like a fool, and GF allowed 1 slow dance. Thank you for the compliment! I don’t normally step into photos when I haven’t…

AF - 16 A - 4 My son with autism was nominated and WON Homecoming King!!!! I am one very proud mom! The students cheered for him louder than any other nominee during HOCO court introductions at the pep rally where he was crowned! Then, when he won, the students started chanting his name while he danced and celebrated!…

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AF - 12 A - 4 Thanks all for the compliments on my tattoo. My daughter has been sick for a week now, and they just now gave her antibiotics. She’s been out of school all week and won’t be going back until Monday. My MIL has been driving her nuts because she won’t let her sleep in. I hate that for her because I know all she…

I’m glad your partner has joined you! I’ll be praying for continued success for the both of you. I agree, the financial impact of my drinking was a huge eye opener! I couldn’t believe how much money we could save or put towards other things if I just quit drinking or drank less. $500 per month easy! Over a year that was…

I’ve been thinking about the “drinker identity” being discussed. I don’t think I’ve been identified as a drinker. Everyone knew/knows I like my wine, but I’m not sure it became my identity. I know I don’t identify as a drinker… hmmmm, maybe I’m wrong? Maybe they do identify me as a drinker. You know, I’ve never thought to…

AF - 11 A - 4 Here you go! It is a coverup, so there is a little bleed through of the old one. Even so, I think it turned out great! I am so happy! (If you notice, my phone cover is the same picture… Bouguereau's L'Innocence.

Great job, @SurferGirl1982 and @violetamethyst! Day 1 AF in the books! 🎉🥳🎊 AF - 10 A - 4 Got my tattoo finished last night. I’m going to let the redness die down just a little bit more before I post a picture. But, I am so thrilled with the results! Even better the artist didn’t charge me for the full session. 😁 Now, I…

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AF - 9 A - 2 Crap morning yesterday, and I lost it on my daughter in public. Her ADHD -forgetfulness just was too much for me yesterday! Hubby saw red flags when I got home and tried to settle back into work. In the afternoon, he brought flowers and wine. I only drank from the bottle I opened on Thursday, but I…

AF - 9 A - 1 Had a couple glasses of wine last night. Felt ok this morning, but woke up at 3:30 to pee and couldn’t get back to sleep. 🤷🏻‍♀️

AF - 9 A - 0 I uttered the words today, “I need a drink.” We went out for dinner, and I considered for all of 2 seconds getting a glass of wine. Ordered water instead. Haven’t had any cramping since yesterday. Work sucked. Hours of work down the toilet and the people I work with ignoring procedure equals high annoyance…

Thanks all for the advice on the supplements. I’m on several prescribed supplements already because my body doesn’t absorb certain vitamins after my gastric bypass in 2004. Unfortunately, my current doctor took me off one of them, but I think he may have been mistaken to do it. And, I think the reaction may be the cramps.…

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 Aug Start Weight: 182.6 lbs Aug Goal Weight: 177.5 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs Oct 1: 182.6 Oct 8: 182.6 Oct 15: Oct 22: Oct 29: Oct 31: Not a loss, but…

AF - 7 A - 0 I don’t know if I’m not drinking just because I don’t have any to drink or I really don’t want it. Last night, I even went to the grocery store that carries my wine and didn’t even go near the aisle. Then, I was watching TV with hubby last night, and I thought about making an Old Fashioned. But, I decided that…

AF - 5 A - 0 Still no kitchen faucet. Between both kids, there was tons of laundry today. I swear my daughter wears everything she owns in 1 week. I just started my laundry, and it’s already 7pm. As long as it gets in the dryer before I go to bed, all will be well. I don’t think I’m going to try for a sober October, but…

AF - 4 A - 0 PITA day for work. Still no sink faucet. My legs and toes are cramping like crazy tonight. I tried to put on my leggings I sleep in after my shower, and I almost fell over when my calf, arch, and toes cramped in mid air!🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

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 Aug Start Weight: 182.6 lbs Aug Goal Weight: 177.5 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs Oct 1: 182.6 Oct 8: Oct 15: Oct 22: Oct 29: Oct 31: “Deferred joys purchased…

So, I am sort of a wine snob. I have my go-tos when my favorite isn’t available, but I’ve tried the single serves and they just don’t do it for me which should be a plus for avoiding wine. But, if I want wine, I’m going to go for my favorite every time. If I’m going to drink, I’m going to drink what I want. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m tired…

Wow! 2 days down, and it took over an hour to catch up on the posts! I love it!😁 So, welcome to all the newcomers! Happy October birthday to @MissMay, @forestdweller1, and @Michieb125, and any other October babies celebrating this month! As for me, my stats were pretty good last month. Just going to keep the intake down to…

AF = 22 A = 8 Finished my wine last night. Not drinking tonight. See you in October!

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 Aug Start Weight: 183.4 lbs Aug Goal Weight: 178.4 lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs Sep 1: 183.4 Sep 8: 184.0 Sep 15: DNW Sep 22: 185.4 Sep 29: 182.6 Sep 30: Better! “Deferred joys…