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Got up later than I'd planned this morning and had wanted to walk before sunrise because it's soooo hot (I live in FL). I walked anyway, the sun came up and it was just fine. Feeling happy that I didn't wimp out.
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@JulieAL1969 - separated at birth. I can get so caught up in what others I'm with are doing. I would've done exactly the same. Hope you're enjoying your vacation. I live in FL and it's hideously hot here right now, so stay cooooool. Going to my summer boat home in Seattle soon and I can't wait to get out of this place!
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@erikNJ - so happy for you! I feel like you're a member of my family at this point and was really concerned. Great news!
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Ok, you definitely got my attention with those stats. Wowzer. Congrats on all your success!
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Congrats to you! I'm not a person who loves exercise, so I like to get it over with early in the a.m. Once I'm out there, of course, it's great. Gorgeous outside and I'm feeling proud of myself. But can be hard to get going.
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That is so fabulous. I was lying in bed last night and accidentally touched my collarbones. I'm like what are those? Where did they come from, LOL.
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Four days is good. Don't dwell on #5. You should be patting yourself on the back for four, because it proves you can do it. You'll do it again!
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This is one of the more inspiring success stories I’ve read here. Congratulations to you. That is just fantastic.
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Yep, I was one of those people out drinking with friends. The good news is I had one glass of wine at this big dinner with colleagues last night. The sorta bad news is I'm having a glass of wine nearly every day lately, so not exactly back to square one, but I thought daily drinking was a thing of the past with me. I'm…
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Boy, me too. Really resonated with me. We have had friends who've been put through the DUI ringer and it is horrendous. Mandatory AA, huge fines, losing license and sometimes jobs. You do NOT want to go there. Also many congrats on your 12-day streak!
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@JulieAL1969 - awesome list and thanks for sharing. I especially liked the part where she said to eat sugar, LOL!
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Don't worry. It's stupidly simple. Track your food and stay in a calorie deficit. You can fine tune later, but that's the way to start. I'm not saying it's easy, but it is simple.
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This drinking and driving discussion - so, so scary. I got in a minor fender bender Saturday and I admit that one of the first things I thought was thank freaking god I had no alcohol in my system just in case they wanted to test it. They didn't, but still.
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OMG, I can SO relate to this. I have a 7 year old grandson that I'm seeing soon and I'm going to give those monkey bars a try. I for sure couldn't hang from them last summer, but I'm a new person this year!
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That was me, and it was a bit tough so I get it. Many congrats on your own victory - that's just awesome!
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Had my photo taken for a Costco ID and, while I usually dread something like that, this one didn't look too bad!
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@JenT304 - deepest condolences. You're right that we should all be so fortunate as to be surrounded by family and leave this life the way your MIL did.
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@edmudman - You might like this: How To: Cheap Homemade Seltzer with a Modified Sodastream
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Wow, @NovusDies, you are a champ for putting that resource list together. Thank you thank you thank you! To have it all in one place is super valuable, especially for new people.
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@snoo61 - Catching up on all the interesting posts and loved this, that you got past beer-thirty. WTG. I think that's a huge step - just changing one habit.
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This^ This^ This^ Did exactly the same and down 87 lbs. I just had to wake up.
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On the beast/reptilian mind front. You may already know this, but there are several people who have websites on binge eating that use this theory: Kathryn Hansen, Amy Johnson, Fernanda on the Life on Tellus website, etc. The only reason that I mention these is that some of the ideas there are applicable to urges to drink…
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@donimfp and others here who are interested in the idea of "brewing" ice tea in the refrigerator. I tried it, and it's great. Wanted to pass on that I have a 750 ml Camelbak water bottler that I wasn't using all that much (I usually use a smaller one), so I threw two herbal tea bags in there, added filtered water from the…
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@donimfp - thank you. Yes, we do need to practice self compassion, realize our mistakes and try to move on.
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@JulieAL1969 - thanks for sharing that about your sons. Isn't that incredible that they don't drink, in college no less? You must be so happy and relieved about that. And, yes, my friend Chardonnay -- I love it! @donimfp - thanks for that ice tea suggestion!
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@JulieAL1969 - That dream about your son is interesting for sure. You know you don't want him going down that path. I feel bad that you're blaming yourself, because you sound like an excellent mom. I think he's going to get an amazingly helpful education watching you confront your alcohol issues and conquer them. I'm sure…
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@edmudman - love the tip about drinking a liter of water first! I'm getting stuck on the reward of a cold shower though, LOL!
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Wow, @Leeg5656 - super interesting to hear about your 5:2 experience. I get the no alcohol on those 600 calorie days. How do you decide how many cals on the fasting days?
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@pismodiver - welcome! I get it - when I look back at some of those "incidents" in my own life, I just cringe or break out in a cold sweat. Great the way you're looking ahead and making a plan for yourself. @JulieAL1969 - cannot wait to hear how the fast goes. I've messed around with intermittent, which for me mostly means…
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@mgiron - welcome to a supportive, nonjudgmental group. We're all here to support each other and toss around ideas. Everyone has to figure out his own approach on this, but even if you just figure out a few ways to cut back a bit you'll be far ahead of doing nothing. Wishing you the best!
