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[Byrdlady]

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Your ass is working just fine...I feel terrible, and I'm sorry. You gotta be fast around here, this thread really moves...I don't know how I managed to skip some things but alas..I'm very proud of you!! B

[K9Lover]

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As my Beloved Jillian Michaels says "Just when you feel like quitting, KEEP GOING, this is where the change will happen". Whether it's your mental attitude or your muscles, you cannot expect things to change without some discomfort. Yes, at the time it's HELL...but the end results are so worth it.

She also says "I want you gurgling your heart in your throat"...at that point I'm usually hating her, but when it's over I'm thanking her...that's tough love...there's been some of that on MWO today and I hope it hit it's mark.

Stumpy - Glad to hear you're tired of the back and forth...that's what I mean when I always say that drinking is harder than not drinking. I'm glueing your velcro to your butt, just to make sure you're nice and secure.!! :l

[belles]

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Hmmmm...gurgling my heart in my throat?? Well, luckily I'm not doing that bad, but I have made it through day 4. Today was hard - I think because I came back from a work trip stressed and tired - always a good reason in the past to break open the bottle of wine. Of course, every other day I had a reason too...!!

Anyway, I ate some dinner and I'm confirming my conviction that this journey is going to be amazing and I will feel so much better a year from now. Thanks for the inspiration all - especially you long-time sober folk cheering us along!

Who knows - maybe in a few months I'll even feel like attempting a Jillian Michaels workout!

[Dottie Belle]

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Well I survived a day that would have sent me to the deli for a box of wine....Instead went to the gym then to a yoga class...feel much better....boss is such a pain but for now I need to chill....
It is Dh's birthday tomorrow so we are going out to dinner..He agreed to NO wine so that was good...guess i will owe him.....;-))
Dottie

[Lavande]

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Good eveningNesters,
Boy, lots of activity around here today, that's great!

Congrats for getting through your tough day Dottie

Lots of butt velcro & nest belts for everyone - use them :H
Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest.
Lav

[Next, please]

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Finishing Day 4.

When I woke up this morning I had thought I had already had 4 days under my belt. I laid there and kept counting "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday"..."Thursday". So...NOW I've got my 4 days.

My goal right now is 7 days. I ultimately want to go AF. After many years of "this is it!" and failing, I'm trying a different approach. I got one days (although still struggle to start if I've completely fallen off wagon). Then I was able to string 3 days together. Now to conquer not drinking for a week. Next will be a month.

It is getting easier since my thinking is changing. Right now I don't want a drink...although truth be told...I still always could...

[Ldemi3]

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Please see 1st day above in starting out - I can't write it all again.

[RunningCourage]

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K9Lover;1383897 wrote: As my Beloved Jillian Michaels says "Just when you feel like quitting, KEEP GOING, this is where the change will happen".

AHA! RC scribbles on a pad and sticks it in his running shorts. For Sunday; mile 20. :thanks:

[allankay]

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Good Morning Nesters,

Checking in to wish everyone courage and conviction on their journey up the AF mountain. It’s hard and treacherous path and it’s often hard to see the prize, as it’s always just beyond our line of sight. However, when we get to the top, the view from up there is breathtaking. We all know that this journey is worthwhile, so nesters just put one foot in front of the other and before you know it we will be having picnic at the top of Mount AF.

ALLAN

[nurdl]

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You're awfully cheery this morning. What have you been not drinking? ; )
First step today is crawling out of bed to continue the journey.

Be well!
~a nurdl of hope~

[Lavande]

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Good morning Nesters,

Waking up cheery is a side effect of living a sober life nurdl

Greetings everyone! I hope everyone is refreshed & ready to work on another terrific AF day. Building a sober life is work but the payoff is proceless

Wishing everyone a fantastic AF Friday!
Get your weekend plans in order!
Lav

[Prairie Fairy]

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I think I must be entering PAWS again - slept like the dead for 2 days - 10 - 11 hours and barely lifting a head the rest of the day - just SOOOOOOOO exhausted.

I am going to snooze my way to it - but Day 39 - almost there...

Happy Friday

[lolab]

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Good morning....I feel like I'd really like to "do" something this weekend....get together with someone! Well, THAT'S a new one! :H

For the past year, i've dreaded every social event and would have been happy to stay in my house and cook and paint. :-) FINALLY I want to see friends and talk and laugh. :-) And the thought of it doesn't send a shiver of fear through me - wondering how I'd do it without drinking.

Now I just need to find someone I havent' alienated. :H

Have a fantastic day everyone!

[Lavande]

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If you find yourself in my neighborhood Lola - drop in!
I'll bake something & make a huge pot of coffee for us. You can play with the chickens too :H

[nurdl]

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Prairie, what's PAWS?