JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

[scottish lass]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

UW - prayers with you today as you head thru this journey - warm hugs to you.
Jenny - so sorry, let us know if we can do anything.....PS love the cheerleaders too!
30 day shred sounds intriguing - I have lost about 15lbs and woudl like about 5 more, but they seem stuck!
Congrats to all the double digiters!

[Vini]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

30 Day Shred is a workout DVD by Jillian Michaels (she is on Biggest Loser). It is tough but a great 30 minute workout that I can squeeze in before work most days - it's cardio, weights and abs. The only thing I find is you have to be careful of your knees, lots of lunges and squats. I am trying to keep the weight gain while I go AF down to a dull roar.

UW, thinking of you today.

[broken halo]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Hi Jammers! Look at the progress being made here, it's truly amazing! K9, I am useless at naming everyone too, just a special mention to Jenny and Unwasted, going through what they are without falling off the wagon. My thoughts are with you both.

Well done Jammers. The only problem with being sober is that I am so busy with the gym, work and life that I don't get much time to post!

Hugs to all, hope you all continue to do well
:h

[Irie]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Jenny, I love how you are tracking our progress. I had a hard time making it through today, but I did. How fun to see that I now have a new goal...to see my name in pink with the double digit group! Now that will bring a smile to my face. Let's just all keep putting one foot in front of the other...

[mylife]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Thanks Vini for the 30-day shred lowdown! As I sit here watching biggest loser no less! I'm going to look it up. My problem is working out to a video in my living room has never been that inspirational for me. I like outside the best. Gym or a group sport is #2.

It's great to read all the posts - I also have a problem listing everyone, but I will say I love reading about all your wonderful experiences and ideas - each one has a little nugget of wisdom that I take with me.

[scottish lass]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Just looked up the 30 day shred on Amazon and there are almost 3,000 reviews and the vast majority are great - wow! I might just order it - and it is only $6.99 with free shipping! thanks for the idea!

[RingingCedars]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

jennyneric;1242155 wrote: Dates we have in descending order:

Running 4 Life 11/3/2012
UnWasted – 11/15/2011
Scottish Lass – 11/28/2011
Canadian Gal, started 12/30/11
RingingCedars 12/30/2012
Believer. 12/31/11
JennynEric 1/1/2012
My Life 1/1/2012
Vini - started 1/1/12
Broken Halo 1/2/2012
Free Fly 1/2/2012
Belle Started 1/04/12
Irie.. 1/4/12.

People we don't know the dates of or who have not checked in. Let us know an I will add you!
Ann
Audrey
Cuckoo
Dodo
Drifty Alison
Hyper Nova
Issy
Jenniech
K9
Kuya
Luka
Merry
Tipps
Tribal Rose
Sarah Jane
Spuds
Pinecone
Prairie Fairy
Queenbug

RingingCedars 12/30/2012 :yougo:
Believer. 12/31/11:yougo:
JennynEric 1/1/2012:yougo:
My Life 1/1/2012 :yougo:
Vini - started 1/1/12:yougo:

congrats to all of us for double digets!

I just realized that my stop date is actually the 31. Still double digit though
Also Canadian Gal should be on the list. Her date is actually the 3oth.
Freefly you done good comin' right back. Stay convicted!
Broken Halo I'm wondering where the days are going too.
Another AF and NF day done.
UW prayers for you and yours. xo

[Hypernova]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

jennyneric;1242265 wrote: Drifty Alison-5/21/2011
Running 4 Life-11/3/2012
UnWasted-11/15/2011
Scottish Lass-11/28/2011
K9-12/27/11
Canadian Gal-12/30/11
RingingCedars-12/30/2012
Believer-12/31/11
JennynEric-1/1/2012
My Life-1/1/2012
Vini-1/1/12
Broken Halo-1/2/2012
Belle Started 1/04/12
Irie 1/4/12
Free Fly-1/10/2012

People we don't know the dates of or who have not checked in. Let us know and I will add you!
Ann
Audrey
Cuckoo
Dodo
Hyper Nova start~ 12/31/2011
Issy
Jenniech
Kuya
Luka
Merry
Tipps
Tribal Rose
Sarah Jane
Spuds
Pinecone
Prairie Fairy
Queenbug

Double digits!
K9-12/27/11:yougo:
Canadian Gal-12/30/11:yougo:
RingingCedars-12/30/2012:yougo:
Believer-12/31/11:yougo:
JennynEric-1/1/2012
My Life-1/1/2012 :yougo:
Vini-1/1/12:yougo:

Feeling good and looking forward to many days then hopefully months AF! Glad to be aboard as just reading & posting is so helpful especially since it is truly anonymous. I am grateful.

[canadian gal]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Hey Jammers! Just a quick check in!

UW- You are so strong. This is one hell of a hard situation and the fact that you are doing it al free gives us all inspiration. You and your dad are in my thoughts.

Jenny- Thanks for the update! It's awesome that you are keeping track of all of us. I do have to point out one thing though...RC started in 2011, not 2012. But no worries.

All you jammers are doing awesome! Keep up the great work! Gotta get back to work! Have a great day!

[DoDoHead]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Quick check in. 7pm is my nemesis. I really had to do one hour at a time. There was a point where I just wanted to throw in the towel and just pour myself one. Felt like I wanted to tear my hair out. Then the thought of breathing off the fumes in the morning and being tired made me go do something else. Midnight and the craving has past.........

[Irie]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

DoDoHead;1242542 wrote: There was a point where I just wanted to throw in the towel and just pour myself one.

Wonderful! Good for you, Dodo. Aren't you glad you stuck to your plan this morning? I think it really helps us when we get tested by cravings. When they hit they feel almost impossible to fight, and in the past I used to automatically cave in. Now, I'm thinking "I know I can get through this and that the craving will pass. This is the same thing that happens every day at this time. It sucks at the moment, but it will get better." That makes a world of difference.

[Unwasted]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Good Morning Jammers,

Just a quick check in from me to say I'm still AF, and handling my dad's passing in a very good way now. He's close to the end and yesterday I handled several important things - still quite a bit to come, but I'm hanging in. Day 58 for me - so happy I haven't resorted to alcohol to cope. I say this to give you guys incentive - you can do it!!

Jenny, I love your progress chart. I think it's helping us stay on track.

Have a wonderful AF day everyone.:l:l:l

[Pinecone]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Hi everyone!

Jenny, can you put my quit date on there for me? It was 11/12/11. Thanks! Also, you sound like you are handling your difficult family situation in a really mature way. Good for you.

Unwasted it is good to hear from you. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing!

It is great to see everyone's progress here!

[mylife]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Good morning Jammin for Januaries!

Today on my ride in to work (my commute is about 1/2 hour each way) I popped in an audio book someone gave to my husband. It's George Bush's Decision Points. I'm not going to get political here - I was never a big fan of his - but I respect all our presidents for the very hard job they have. Anyway, the very first thing he talked about was quitting drinking when he turned 40. It was a very inspirational thing to hear and his story sounded so similar to all of ours that it gave me goosebumps. To paraphrase him - he knew a lot of drunks that were way worse than he was - but at the same time, he couldn't remember the last night he'd gone without a drink...and he knew he had a problem. He said that quitting was one of the hardest things he ever did and obviously it still resonates with him, if that's the first thing he talks about in his historical book about becoming president! I think that's saying a lot about this challenge.

I thought I'd share that with you all - this is an important journey we are on and I really think it can change our lives for the better if we can stick with our goals.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and AF day. :h

[jennyneric]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Drifty Alison-5/21/2011
Running 4 Life-11/3/2011
Pinecone 11/12/2011
UnWasted-11/15/2011
Scottish Lass-11/28/2011
K9-12/27/11
Canadian Gal-12/30/11
RingingCedars-12/31/2011
Hyper Nova start- 12/31/2011
Believer-12/31/2011
JennynEric-1/1/2012
My Life-1/1/2012
Vini-1/1/2012
Broken Halo-1/2/2012
Belle Started 1/04/12
Irie 1/4/2012
Free Fly-1/10/2012

People we don't know the dates of or who have not checked in. Let us know and I will add you!
Ann
Audrey
Cuckoo
Dodo
Issy
Jenniech
Kuya
Luka
Merry
Tipps
Tribal Rose
Sarah Jane
Spuds
Prairie Fairy
Queenbug

:yougon their first week and doing a great job!:yougo:
Belle Started 1/04/12
Irie 1/4/2012
Free Fly-1/10/2012

:yougoouble Digits :yougo:
K9-12/27/11
Canadian Gal-12/30/11
RingingCedars-12/31/2011
Hyper Nova start- 12/31/2011
Believer-12/31/2011
JennynEric-1/1/2012
My Life-1/1/2012
Vini-1/1/2012
Broken Halo-1/2/2012

:yougo: over 30 days! :yougo:
Pinecone 11/12/2011
UnWasted-11/15/2011
Scottish Lass-11/28/2011

(Ran out of smileys but we love y'all and think you are doing great!)
over 60 days!
Running 4 Life-11/3/2011

3 months or more
Drifty Alison-5/21/2011