Accountability

[brightlite]

I remember reading a post about having an accountability buddy. I actually think that is a great idea. Maybe some of the seniors or long time Abbers would like to be accountability buddies with some of the newer or struggling members. I certainly could use a friend. Anyone up for it?

[DeeBee]

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It is a great idea Brightlite.
I had an accountability partner (OverIt) last month who really helped me out. My biggest hurdle at the moment is sticking to my exercise regime -- I'm finding too many excuses not to go running..... so anyone needing a "running" partner so to speak I'm keen;-)

[ezzmae]

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I had an accountability partner a few weeks ago, it was Oney and it worked really well for me for when I needed it.

Deebee, I am also on a running program at the moment. I am only going 3 times per week.

I am here if anyone needs and accountability partner for any reason.

[DeeBee]

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ONLY 3 x a week Ezz -- that is wonderful!! I am still aiming for once (maybe twice) a week in between yoga classes, which I really enjoy.
How far do you run?

[rubywillow]

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I'm not here all the time, and would be afraid someone would really need me when I'm travelling, but if anyone would like me to help them, a PM is all it takes. I am always ready to listen, but don't know how much I can help someone else with their problem, because each person is different. Call on me anytime, tho. I've always got an opinion.

[brightlite]

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Thanks all for your response. I will PM one of you...not sure yet, but thanks for stepping up to it.

[cymru]

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I am here aswell if anyone wants a mad welsh man as a partner!

[ezzmae]

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DeeBee, don't get too excited as I am only doing around 30 minutes at a time. Think I am actually running around 3km, trying to build up to 5km. Long way to go yet as I am not a runner.

[DeeBee]

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That is great Ezz... you should be chuffed.
I ran 5km's the other day with the daughter but it was by accident cause we took a wrong turn lol - I certainly felt it the next couple of days though

[Boozygirl]

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As a newbie

I think it is a great idea.

:dancin:

(Sorry I thought these smilies were cute...)

B xx (3 days af, dreading the weekend!)

[ezzmae]

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The weekends are always my hardest times. Just try to get through them one urge at a time. You will find that your urges don't tend to last that long anyway and getting through your first weekend AF is very enpowering.

[Boozygirl]

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Well my son has a parties to go to on both Saturday and Sunday. Normally, I'd be thinking, "oh no, that will not be much fun with a hangover" but I can make it different this time.

Thanks ezzmae, you've been very sweet. How are you getting on with it? What do you think is the best thread for me to join on a daily basis? I can mostly get on in the evenings and I live in WA. I want to do 30 days, not mod, for now.

[ezzmae]

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Boozey

You are of course welcome on any thread. The Next Day Thread is where a lot of aussies and kiwis chat. The One Day at a Time thread is also great. Have you found the drink tracker? It is a great tool.

I am a weekend binge drinker. I did really well when I first joined this MWO but after a while I started having a few drinks thinking I could handle it, and I couldn't. This time I am feeling stronger, my mantra right now is "I am no longer a drinker" and funny enough I don't seem to have any strong urges at the moment. My first time AF I was so focused on clocking up the days and didn't really formulate a long term plan for how I wanted to live my life. That was my big mistake.