Not doing too good, people. Spent all day with a lawyer and labor consultant. Blew the no-drinking the day before. Sick with myself. Can't sleep, itching and skin is driving me crazy. Please give me strength.... Help!!!
Took pause on booze. It was not fun, except at first. Kind of got forced into it....sigh.
Here's where I stand as of Tuesday morning...
CHALLENGES:
Food and exercise journal. Day 7 completed no pauses.
New COUNT for below four:
No booze Day 6 completed 2 pauses left
No sugar Day 7 completed 1 pause left
No cigs Day 7 completed no pauses
No processed foods Day 7 completed 1 pause left
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No alcohol /current straight 1 day/longest straight thus far June 28-August 3
No sugar 35 days straight (first day off was July 1)
No cigs 35 days straight
No processed foods 35 days straight
Last edited by redballoon; 08-04-2008 at 04:51 PM.
redballoon: I hear ya on the stress aspects of life. But don't give up!! Feel free to vent to me whenever you need.. vent instead of eating or drinking or any of those things! we are all here for ya
Red, my thoughts are with you. I wish I had some magic words to give you, other than you are not alone. We are all here for you, sending you good vibes. I hope things get better for you soon. You deserve it!
Everyone else, hope you are having a good day. TAke care of yourselves.
So Red - things pick up for you yet? It's okay if they haven't either - we all go through rough patches, but that's what they are - just a patch. And we're all here for each other. Drop a line!
Sorry, just a quick fly by. All the company left today so today is full of cleaning the house and getting laundry done. Tomorrow is back to the camp grounds until Sunday evening. We are going to the state fair Friday and Saturday so very full week and weekend and doesn't cost much at all
Red, I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. You are strong, you hang in there. God smiles on good people and you are good people.
Red, are you there? I am hoping you have found at least one bright spot in your day. One thing to be thankful for.
Shy - glad you got your house back. Good luck with all the cleaning. Miriam, how goes the second job? Is that done yet?
I am on day 6 of following workout plan, and day 5 of following menu. I used up my one pause on the menu yesterday, as I did not measure out (or stick with an acceptable portion) of a snack. That'll learn me I am feeling better than I had for a couple weeks though. I am enjoying a running book I got, and training is going well.
Have a good night all. Newbies, hope your challenges are going well
Red~You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope things have picked up for you. How are you doing?
Level 2 Day 7: weight training One pause day left
day 8 cardio: 1 hour 35 minutes stepping one pause day left
day 8 ab workout: 75 crunches one pause day left.
Not on challenge 2 ssets of 50 wall push ups
Didn't like using a pause day so early in the challenge. I could not force myself to do any thing yesterday. Catch ya all later Pat
After an inconsistent weekend, today finally feeling back in control and on plan. No pauses left on booze, soda, and have filled in food diary every day.
Problem is, work out every day I have to start over. Day 1 tomorrow.
No booze, soda: Day 9
Food diary: Day 9
Good thing is I feel strong and disciplined again today. What gives?
Hi people. Thanks for all your concern. I am not doing well, but I am pushing on. Took off work again today. Thought I had found a good herbalist but it was all acupressure, acupuncture and such. Still, I went in the hopes that I can help my skin. It felt good (and painful at times) but these things don't give any immediate relief. Work is worse and it is really testing all my strength and then some to not become totally, totally depressed, seriously. The labor advisor called to tell me she had read the contract they are pressing on me and said it is really bad and to not go anywhere near it. After over 20 years of service, they want to screw with me yet again. It's really too much. I have to meet the prez tomorrow and I don't know how I can even face her. I do not consider her human any more. Really. I am so down, really. I can't find the strength to talk to you individually, so please let it suffice to say, jolly, miriam, Dixie, mod, Shy, faux, thank you all very much for your kind thoughts, prayers and encouragement. It means a lot. Apple, Fish, Marti, get in here! nightbinger...(a binger no longer!)...welcome!
Where I stand on Wednesday (not including Wednesday)
CHALLENGES: Food and exercise journal. Day 8 completed no pauses. New COUNT for below four: No booze Day 7 completed 2 pauses left No sugar Day 8 completed 1 pause left No cigs Day 8 completed no pauses No processed foods Day 8 completed 1 pause left
*************** No alcohol /current straight 2 days/longest straight thus far June 28-August 3 = 36 days No sugar 36 days straight (first day off was July 1) No cigs 36 days straight No processed foods 36 days straight
Last edited by redballoon; 08-07-2008 at 07:41 AM.
Today was a tough day to get through. I have been very depressed. I cried some, I think that is past now. I did not want to exercise today, but I did any way. I am tired, but I feel good that I did get it done. At least I accomplished something positive today.
Red~It is good to hear from you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You can do this Red, you can. We will help you get through this rough spot.
Level 2 day 8 weight training 1 pause day left
Level 2 day 9 cardio 1 hour stepping 1 pause day left
level 2 day 9 ab workout 50 upper 50 oblique crunches 1 pause day left
I am feeling better than I had for a couple weeks though. I am enjoying a running book I got, and training is going well.
alive but not kicking...
