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(((Julie))) I wish you all the strength in the world! Have fun and give Tim a hug from me! ;-)

I have it on audio and felt the same way as you, I know actually seeing it in print will make it easier for me, but enough gets through so it makes a huge impact. I have the book in my Amazon cart so I can read it myself. Also reading the daily exercises on her website is really insightful, think about doing that when you…

Yes to all of this and double yes to the last sentence! I am usually up by 7am so I get my coffee and sit down for my daily exercise with The Alcohol Experiment and it really, really is a good way to be mindful of what I am trying to achieve and it sets the tone for the day. Today was a pretty down day for me as well and I…

We did Mexican last night as well. I stuck to water but as that Margarita was served to the table next to me I did have a moment of envy :wink: It was my first day so I was nervous how I would do. It helps that my hubby is a non-drinker of almost 2 years. I came home and had tea....I have an electric kettle but now I want…

I cannot stop laughing at this! Just a reminder of the need for him to be supportive. No sense throwing away a perfectly good husband ;-)

Today is the day! It was going to be tomorrow, but I feel great because I have cut back so much so why drink more wine? I have one baby bottle of Pinot Grigio left and I can use that for a dinner I commonly make. I just joined the Alcohol Experiment site and it's very encouraging. @JulieAL1969 THANK YOU SO MUCH for…

Thanks for this :smile: I just joined! It's something, to read what everyone is going through.....the feels are strong tonight!

I've almost finished listening to TNM. It's a great source of hope and so much information on this poison we love so much. I have to get the actual book and read it myself. I have not had a very dry January but the cut back has been very successful. I hope to finish out these last days stronger, especially with all the…

Boxed wine is the worst for moderation. I just used to keep it on a shelf in my closet and fill my glass whenever I pleased. I could kill the whole thing in 2 days. Lost a lot of weekends that way which is sad. Stopped buying the boxes about a year ago, seeing wine bottles add up is a bit harsh and helped me slow way down.

I thought it was good but now I question...is it sarcastic??!! :-)

Amazing! Thank you!

I found this app called Sober Time, you can have it count in breaths, heartbeats, seconds...etc. I like it so far. The counter feels so motivating! I am also listening to This Naked Mind and almost finished reading Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah Hepola....both are really hitting home. Happy…

Finally, I made it through the day!!! Sitting here with my cup of Earl Grey and feeling good to get this started!

I downloaded this from Audible this morning. I am only on Chapter 5 but her positive mind set is already established and that is making me so hopeful! I kind of wish I had just bought the Kindle version, as I do like to read, but now I can listen as I try to make dinner...and avoid my usual glass(es) of wine. I am very…

Ahhh...it's a balmy 8°F here in the Motor City with a real feel of -14!

This. I do keep GF pasta on hand, but other than that I find the replacements are just pricey and disappointing.

"This item requires a subscription* to Human Reproduction Update." I would love to read the article referenced but it appears you have to be a subscriber. The one day use option is a $35.00 fee.

I am so glad you posted this today! I am on Week 1 Day 3 and really needed some motivation. I have been looking ahead at the schedule and thought I was wasting my time. I just couldn't see being able to jog 20 straight minutes in just a few weeks time. NOW I have a better outlook. So THANK YOU!! :flowerforyou:

Wow, what a difference! Don't get discouraged, you are doing great!

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Click the green "Enter new recipe" button on the right side of the screen under the Recipes tab. Then you can add your ingredients and the number of servings.

Fantastic!

THIS! Even watched it a second time in case I was just in an off mood. Nope.

Noooooo! I am so not wanting to lose any of the girls! BOOOOO! But I know it's gonna happen. SIGH.

Mmmmm...pork rinds! Barbeque? Chilli lime? Hot and spicy? Got it covered! But I have to say I DO love me some Doritos!

Sadly, I have no suggestions for you. Aside from a few books about Marie Antoinette, I have mainly read books relating to England/Scotland. But now I will be on the lookout to broaden my horizons!

I have The Warrior Queens and The Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser in my TBR pile. I just finished The Red Queen by Phillipa Gregory and up next is Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. I :heart: history and historical fiction!

Hello, my name is Kathryn. I have been married for 20 years and have 3 children ages 20, 16 and 14. I never thought I would have to try and lose weight because I spent so much time trying to gain it! Even after 3 children I would sometimes have to hit the kids section to find shorts for me, I could actually wear a girls…

Thanks so much for that! There is a doctor 14 miles from me...now to see if he is in my insurance network!