2013-LET'S DO THIS!

[allswell]

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Count me in folks. Ready to do this!

[OnceAgain]

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I am in (thought I posted this before but I don't see it?). Kind of scared but very hopeful that this time next year I will still be posting about my success and celebrating with you all!

[finallydone]

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I'm in! 2013 is the going to be the best year of my life!

[Dottie Belle]

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I am terrified but want to do this too.....
Dottie

[Tipplerette]

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Sounds like fear is the common factor. What motivates me right now is my current disinterest in drinking. I do take a sip of something every day but lately, I put my glass down and don't take the second sip. It's as if my logical side is starting to finally over-take my ego/fear... and THAT's never happened before. I want to do this so badly.

[FlyAway]

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I am in Ann. I don't know that I'll check in every day; I don't usually make it here every day, but I'll try. Past the 10 month mark now and I really feel like I'm getting my stride.

[Kradle123]

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Lucky 13, Ann! :happy:

I'm in :l

[Frequent Traveler]

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I'm in, positive for 2013 AF & NF.

[Tipplerette]

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Countdown begins... just a few more days until we begin the biggest journey of our lives. Let's envision ourselves this time next year just to pass time waiting to start. What do you hope to see change in your life compared to now? I'll start:

Now
Bloating, red skin, belly bulge, chronic dehydration, dry skin, lack of energy
Then
All round better health and vitality

Now
No confidence in following through on any plan i make
Then
A quiet pride and confidence in being able to achieve anything I set my mind to

Now
An endless cycle of denial, moderation, overdoing it, hangover, determination to change, planning to change, feeling cocky about my ability to change, conveniently forgetting hangover, moderation, overdoing it, hangover, etc...
Then
Ahhhhhhhh !

Gotta have a plan: that's next on my list. We'll share which supplements and practices are helping and really support each other. Thanks so much for starting this Ann.

[Nelz]

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Just a little sidenote for those of you expressing "fear" at the prospect of being AF.


That is a very real, and normal reaction, Id say everyone on here had that fear, or wondering just what life would be like without AL. It wont take long for that fear to give way to strength and confidence.

I urge everyone starting the challenge to set some small attainable(Nelz star awards criteria) goals. I suggest 1 day as first goal, 7 days as the second, and 30 days for your third. When you attain these goals it breeds success, and its success that you can build on.

Ive already got the boys at the "star plant" pulling double shifts, I see a LOT of stars in the near future!

[Struggles 106]

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THANK YOU NELZ

I got the much-coveted star one time; I want a lot more this coming year!

[GettingHealthyInATL]

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Day 1 for me guys. I've been drinking more than half my life. It's been fun and so i am not in a big crisis but I'm seeking a healthier path both physically and spiritually. Ideally I'd be a social drinker but think it best I go full AF for now and be the best father, husband and professional I can.
Instead of spending my extra time drinking i will be with my family, exercising, reading, writing, playing music, cooking some killer food, playing golf, investing, and improving my career. I'm looking forward to 2013. Like a friend told me: its time to get serious about living.

[RingingCedars]

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GettingHealthyInATL;1433536 wrote: Day 1 for me guys. I've been drinking more than half my life. It's been fun and so i am not in a big crisis but I'm seeking a healthier path both physically and spiritually. Ideally I'd be a social drinker but think it best I go full AF for now and be the best father, husband and professional I can.
Instead of spending my extra time drinking i will be with my family, exercising, reading, writing, playing music, cooking some killer food, playing golf, investing, and improving my career. I'm looking forward to 2013. Like a friend told me: its time to get serious about living.

Good for you GH! I stopped drinking for about 4 years for exactly those reasons. Unfortunately, it created crisis for my "wasband". I then began drinking for "medicinal" purposes which escalated as the crisis(s) did. I found myself on MWO after a few years of drowning myself in that medicine. While I have mostly become a non-drinker/social drinker again, I still struggle with the medicinal use occasionally and so I'm still here.

So, welcome and all the best for a healthier, happier 2013.

[Alcoholic]

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GH:

Sounds like you have had a good life! But I am w you! I am blessed w so much but at age 40, I want to get healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Life is a journey and I guess we got to the part of the journey that we want something else...

Cheers to a healthier 2013 and beyond!

[prose]

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Hi everyone,
I have to do something, am so ashamed of myself.....