Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Wakeupmom, glad to see you made it through Day 5 (not that it sounded like you wanted a drink), but sometimes just feeling flat makes me want a lift through alcohol?!!
So you must be day 6 now - well done!!
Yep my weekend is going to be the second 'memorable one' that I have had since starting my AF days. I went out to dinner and the movies last night. Had a slight niggle when my man ordered a beer with his curry and I remembered how good that combination is, but went for fruit juice. After the decision was made I was 'over it' so to speak.

Pinklady you must be on Day 6 now too I reckon. I am taking it you didn't go out with the collegues from work to Happy Hour? Yeah, I guess the whole notion of the 'hour' in which to drink the cheap drinks doesn't bode well with moderation or abstinence.

BeanoC I think you also may be on Day 6 today too?? Well done to you as well.

Prose, I think you are on Day 5 (awesome)

Maxineanne and Poppy I would love to know how things are moving along for the both of you. Post away, I am looking forward to catching up on what has been going on for you both.

Oooooops, I nearly forgot our AUSSIE THREADSTARTER Tahlula Day 12 chicksta??? You go, you go, you go girl!!!

It is a sleepy Saturday morning here. I have a day in at the studio (where I hope to be very productive). Before I go, my boyfriend and I are going to the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy (to those outside the UK, it is one of the biggest exhibitions in London, made up from entries from artists all round the country - Van Gough and Matisse used to enter). I hope to get some inspiration and then spend the afternoon happily painting away on my own work.

Day 12 for me today.
Take care all, hope all is well in your worlds.
xx:l

[SK8RGRL]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

hi everyone. Just logging on quick because today is the day I get the kittens an I'm so excited. I am NOT going to buy wine today I am just going to focus on these 2 wee ones. Gotta go now but will catch up with everyone here later xxx

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Maxine I am sooooooooo jealous - your getting TWO??? Wow how fantastic. And yes they sound like the puuuurrrfect diversion from the old wine too
Hope you have a lovely relaxing day with your two new buddies.
xx

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi all,

It's a beautiful day here in London. I've already taken my son out shopping - all the kids want those 'crocs', can't say I like them myself but thought they'd be great for the pool on holiday. After taking my supps last night, I literally couldn't keep my eyes open. I went to bed a little after 10. Can the L-glutamine make you drowsy? Is anyone else sleeping really deeply?

Maxine - I can't wait to see your kittens! Can you upload a photo? I think we're all excited with you!
Amelia, I'm jealous! I would have loved to have gone to that exhibition but have to work today....you still sound so strong and more importantly, happy......contended.....
Wakeupmom, thanks for your words of encouragement. I have learnt that control is a good feeling. That's what it's all about, losing control - being out of control is scary. Dare I say that I'm feeling as if I could keep this up throughout the holiday? omg - what if something happens and I feel weak? I can't email you all??!!!!:egad:
Now you see how much I am relying on this at the minute?
Pink - hope you have a great weekend, I hope we can make it through the weekend, and associate weekends with something other than alcohol......
Prose, are you okay? Sante - looking forward to hearing from you again. Tahlula, lost count of what AF day you are on, but I'm sure it's double figures!
Well done all you strong women and men - have a fab weekend and I'll catch up later LRx

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Anyone there? How are your weekends going?

[SK8RGRL]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

I'm here Amelia. I am having a nice weekend altho have to say i am so tired runnin round and playing with the kittens. They are so cute. I hope your weekend is going well. L-Glute doesnt make me tired but during the 6 days i was AF for the first 5 I was a complete zombie.Everyone thought I was on another planet and in the morning my head felt as tho it was welded to the pillow! It did lift after the 5th day tho, but then I went and drank again. enjoy the rest of weekend xx

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Maxineanne, I haven't had any probs that I know of with L-Glut, although I do have moments of feeling completely lethargic and zombified - but maybe that's just me.
Did you get your kittens???
I saw Lily Rose asking about them in her message before too,.....are they CUTE or are they CUTE??

Lily Rose, actually was asking in the message before yours whether or not anyone got drowsy when taking L- Glut,....so there we go, perhaps there is something in it.
Maybe I am just so blinking used to feeling tired I don't actually link it to anything in particular.
xx

[wakupmom]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi guys i am here too!
Today has been soo nice.An early morning walk with the kids.Have a heap of house work/gardening to be done,but what the hell this weather is to good to miss.Sat in the garden and read a crappy mag.Meeting up with lots of friends tomorrow for a beach party,am so excited have not seen some of them for 12 months.Funny i really feel like a drink because i feel so happy.Doesn't make sense does it.There you go any excuse.Must be up bright and early to organise the BBQ/Kitchen sink for the occation.(must get spell check)
lilly Rose i bloody hate them croc's too.My daughter loves them.xx
Amelia,Hope you have a ball at your art exibition xx
Here's to everyone else.
Max,How you doing with those kittens? i bet they are adorable.Lifes pleasure Hey. Engoy Engoy. Engoy xx
I wish we could all meet some day,that would be so nice.Have grown so attached to you all xx

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Lily Rose, yep we are here, but I think you have just logged off, but it sounds like you kept yourself well and truely busy today. I'm not hot on the 'crocs' either, but they are sooo popular, there's gotta be something going for them and yep, they do sound great for poolside activities.....
I think you are possibly bedding down for the night as I type, damn good idea!!
Hopefully I will hear more from all of you tomorrow.

Hmmmmmm,......Tahluuuulaaaa,................where aaaaarrrrre you????? You're gonna get me worried girl!!

xx

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi I'm just checking in and saw all your messages.....good to hear from you!
I have had a drink tonight, on day 7, but not feeling the urge to over drink. Just wanted to check you were all there. Amelia, how was the exhibition? I must have missed that posting about l-glutamine. It knocked me out last night. Guess I'll keep taking that one then!
Wakeupmom, have a GREAT party, you deserve it! You all sound like such nice people, may be we should meet one day.....

Going to sign off now and check in tmrw - hope all you others are doing ok this weekend. LR x

[PinkLady]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi Wakeupmom, Amelia and LilyRose --- Are we all ending out Day 6 now? Congratulations!!! WE DID IT!! I still have a couple more hours to go here in New Jersey, USA, but I'll make it!! (Not sure where you are from Wakeupmom!)

Anyway, hello All! Yes it has been memorable weekend so far. I got my bloodwork done today --- can't wait to hear how that comes out. I'll let everyone know when I find out in a couple of weeks. Then, I went to a bookstore, and I have been planted at my computer for most of the rest of the day. I am on vacation next week, and needed to get a jump on things at work --- plus I wanted/needed to post here. Did I tell you I am vacationing as of Tuesday in Napa, CA?? ---- At my father's vineyard!!!??!??! With wine being my drink of choice, I will need all the help I can get. I'll keep in touch, but a glass or two here or there wouldn't be the end of the world, would it???? I promise to get back to abs when I return. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Have a great night! Love Ya!

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Day 13 AF for me today!!

Hey Lily Rose, yep the exhibition was fab (I didn't get much painting done though - we went out to lunch afterwards). I tell you what I did learn though Lily Rose, I am going to have to put my prices up......the most expensive painting there was ?125,000!!!!!!
Glad to see that you were able to have a drink and not go overboard. Are you going to carry on with Abs (and minus a day) or are you going to try mods??

Pink Lady to hear from you!! Now call me a cynic,......but vacationing in a vineyard,...well,...I reckon a certain Pink Lady may have a bit of a dilemna on her hands:H
All joking aside - actually I agree, a glass or two here or there wouldn't be the end of the world. To be honest, I think you would be putting unrealistic expectations on yourself this early on to go and try to be AF anyway - setting yourself up for a fall.
I am envious - just for the fact that you are off on holiday ( and you get to see your family at the same time).

Hello to Wakeupmom, Prose, Poppy, BeanoC, Sante and where on earth are you Tahlula??

xx

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi Pink and Amelia

Woke this morning feeling ok actually. I can feel I've had a drink (faster pulse and need some carbs) but mentally still strong and positive. Everyone will do this differently. When I gave up smoking 11 years ago, for the first year I smoked occasionally in the evenings until giving up completely (Iknow that's different to alcohol). I am not going to drink again until maybe on holiday and see what happens. As Wakeupmom said, it's all about control.
Ameilai! WOW you're an artist!!! I'm so excited about that? What is your style? (Don't spose you accept commissions to paint 4 lovely children??!!) :H

Pink - Have a fabulous time. I believe you will be fine, you know we are all here for you, you know where you want to be, and I think a few glasses of wine won't stop you from getting there.....

Going to start packing today then enjoy this glorious sun and try to relax and read a bit

Check in later - hope all you others are ok, prose, sante, Tahlula, Poppy and Beano

LR xxx

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Post script

I forgot to say WELL DONE Amelia for your 13 days....that's amazing. I've decided to minus one for last night, so I'm on day 7. Onwards and upwards!!!!!

[poppy]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

:goodjob: LilyRose well done for staying positive You are doing really really well

Well done to everyone

Tahlula and Sante where are you?

Feel good today Love PX:h