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    #181
    No fooling -- April 2013 AF

    Hi Siren, glad you are staying connected to MWO during the difficult times. I just finished five intense days in another country with meetings that went from 6:30 to 10pm. Am in the airport lounge and really want to kick back with a drink but made myself get online, read and post. I just keep telling myself how good I feel in the am when I abstain in the pm. Wishing everyone a relaxing, AF weekend.
    Free at Last
    "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

    Highly recommend this video
    http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

    July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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      #182
      No fooling -- April 2013 AF

      halo;1491263 wrote: Thanks halfway and pretty tulip, still feeling stressed and anxious, trying to find other ways to reduce stress like going to the gym, and punching pillows or perhaps a wall (jk, but am seriously wondering if that works ). Will have to check out the tool box for some tips...I do know one thing without the MWO there is no way I would be able to be AF as long as I have been thus far, being able to post daily as well as being accountable for clocking AF days (the 311 gang and now this thread) have been great. Hope everyone is doing well................
      Hi Halo - have you tried breathing techniques? It really helps me to calm down and take away the anxious edge. You take a really deep breath deep into your stomach and then release it really slowly. If you do this about three times it gives you an almost light-headed feeling which is surprisingly soothing. My councellor taught me this and it's great for helping get to sleep at night when your mind is racing.

      You are going great - just going over a slight speed bump, but the road will soon be smooth again on the other side. Stay with us :l
      Never put off to tomorrow what you can achieve today!

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        #183
        No fooling -- April 2013 AF

        free and siren wishing you both the best, I know that it is difficult coping with stressful times and depressing times siren, remember each day is a new day, keep on checking in we are here for you!

        free I don't know how you keep up with your work schedule, you keep me motivated in staying AF, if you are able to with how much traveling you do, I most certainly can do my best as well.

        Went out for dinner tonight with friends, was worried as I have been feeling stressed lately, well someone must have been looking out for me because we went to a great new place that had an interesting drink section on their menu titled "Prohibition" (very clever) that had a wide selection of interesting AF drinks I was sooooo happy, tried a ginger citrus beer and a raspberry limeade, beautiful garnishes and all. Every restaurant should have such selection for AF drinks, I'm getting a bit bored with the same sparkling or water day in and out...
        Survived another day, tried the breathing technique too Snapdragon, good advice

        Till tomorrow tremendous triple A members :l
        On a mission, and the only option is success. My family and I deserve a better life, an AF life.:h

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          #184
          No fooling -- April 2013 AF

          halo;1491364 wrote: Went out for dinner tonight with friends, was worried as I have been feeling stressed lately, well someone must have been looking out for me because we went to a great new place that had an interesting drink section on their menu titled "Prohibition" (very clever) that had a wide selection of interesting AF drinks I was sooooo happy, tried a ginger citrus beer and a raspberry limeade, beautiful garnishes and all. Every restaurant should have such selection for AF drinks, I'm getting a bit bored with the same sparkling or water day in and out... :l
          Those drinks sound delicious! Summer's coming up around here, and I plan to make up some refreshing mocktails for the couple of celebrations we'll have then. Have a great AF day, all!
          Friedabee is "free to be!"

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            #185
            No fooling -- April 2013 AF

            Thanks, Halo, for your kind words. I am exercising my "mental muscles" in saying no a lot. But, I don't have to address alcohol in the house issues as several MWO members must do -- that would be exceptionally hard for me. Happy to report I survived the business flight with no AL consumed. On a plane tomorrow but will deal with that, tomorrow.

            Best wishes to everyone for an AF weekend. Stay strong and keep posting!
            Free at Last
            "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

            Highly recommend this video
            http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

            July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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              #186
              No fooling -- April 2013 AF

              keep those mental muscles working free, you are doing great...I have gotten rid of Al in m house there is nothing to tempt me, however I am testing myself by going out again tonight... I have been so reclusive the last month, this is where the determination and will power must kick in..
              I will say it definitely helps having a supportive spouse and when one's spouse is so happy that you are trying to live a AF life it reinforces why this is the best choice.

              Hope everyone is doing well, it's nice being around others who understand what you are going through
              I have heard comments from some people who say, just have a couple of drinks, or just stop after a few..it's not a big deal..Well for some of us there is no stopping and guess what, it actually is A VERY BIG DEAL. Let's get through April AF and them I am on to finding a new thread to post ever day because it is really helping :h
              On a mission, and the only option is success. My family and I deserve a better life, an AF life.:h

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                #187
                No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                Great job everyone. Just camf from a wedding shower, the mimosaxwascalling my name, but stuck with an Arnold Palmer. Well, two Arnold Palmers. I kind of tired of sparkling water, too but wad a life saver those first AF weeks. AF beer is working for me when I go out.

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                  #188
                  No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                  Going out tonight, coming home AF, that is my plan!
                  On a mission, and the only option is success. My family and I deserve a better life, an AF life.:h

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                    #189
                    No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                    Happy to report another AF day and night. No cravings today whatsoever -- am so grateful because the previous two days were tough. Stay strong over the weekend MWO friends.
                    Free at Last
                    "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

                    Highly recommend this video
                    http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

                    July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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                      #190
                      No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                      Hi all,

                      I'm glad everyone is doing so well and sounding so good! The weather has been beautiful here this weekend. I may take the puppies for a walk in the woods later. Take care!
                      Well it's all right now. I've learned my lesson well. You see you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself.

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                        #191
                        No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                        Starting a new Monday. I am usually more concerned about getting through the weekends AF but now I'm more concerned about making it through the week because work is so stressful at the moment. I normally absolutely love my job however it would be so nice to just tell people to bugger off (but with more forceful language):durn: , Here's some advice, if you don't like your job just leave, stop making the work environment terrible for the rest of us who actually want to be here!!!
                        I just keeping in my mind:ignore,ignore,ignore....

                        Hoping for a good week
                        On a mission, and the only option is success. My family and I deserve a better life, an AF life.:h

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                          #192
                          No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                          We're halfway there! Had a li'l tummy bug yesterday; glad the nausea could not be attributed to AL. I'm oddly disturbed by the Hippyman/EvieLou debacle. I didn't "know" Hippyman, but enjoyed his upbeat, optimistic posts (now not even sure he's a he; some controversy). Whoever is posting under his moniker, doesn't seem to be that person. Will the real Hippyman please stand up (dating myself)? How did EvieLou get his password? A mystery.
                          Friedabee is "free to be!"

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                            #193
                            No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                            friedabee;1492278 wrote: Had a li'l tummy bug yesterday; glad the nausea could not be attributed to AL..
                            Hi, Friedabee.

                            I was just thinking about this but in sort of the opposite way --- I'm a little bummed that some things I thought were AL-related (e.g. forgetfulness) might just be ME :H:H:H !

                            I must say, though, waking up with a headache that I figure is due to ALlergies not ALcohol is such a relief with no guilt attached. I don't even really mind those headaches .

                            Who knows what the Hippyman/Evie situation is. At first it alarmed me because it is just the type of weird thing I was afraid about it terms of joining an online forum. I am glad that I have met several wonderful people who I KNOW are REAL -- this situation is the exception, not the rule. I hope this debacle doesn't frighten off any very new people who just maybe could find their way out if they stick with us.

                            Have a great day! NS

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                              #194
                              No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                              Hi All! Happy 15!

                              It's been a busy day and a busy weekend. We finally saw the sun in Germany and it was GREAT! It was nice to be outside for a bit this weekend. Now back to work to prepare for my next project. I will try to check in as much as I can even though this is a stressful time work-wise.

                              Today I should feel good about day 15 but I honestly feel "blah". I've been eating a lot lately to combat the cravings. Luckily I've mostly kept to healthy high-protein foods, fruits and veggies. But the sugar is so tempting. I had a spoon of peanut butter yesterday and was in HEAVEN. I do want to make it a personal goal to try to stay on the straight and narrow with regards to this process... healthy insides all around.

                              Gotta run... wish I could stay here longer. Much love and strength to everyone! :h
                              Would you like you, if you met you?

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                                #195
                                No fooling -- April 2013 AF

                                Mein Sonnenschein;1492315 wrote: Hi All! Happy 15!
                                ... But the sugar is so tempting. I had a spoon of peanut butter yesterday and was in HEAVEN. I do want to make it a personal goal to try to stay on the straight and narrow with regards to this process... healthy insides all around.
                                Hi, MS. Can you get natural (no sugar or anything else added) PB in Germany? (Actually, any kind of PB is hard to find in several European countries...).

                                Or, you could make your own in a food processor. My favorite is almond butter.

                                Have a good day! :h NS

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