AF sat 10 April

[bear73]

Good morning all - day 2 here for me and day 5 nicotine free.
I've just weighed myself today - I've put on 6.5 lbs in ten days off my diet and eating out/takeaways almost daily! I feel enormous/bloated and sadly lots of photos were taken at practice last night - it's the shock I needed though. Today we're doing a public demo of our sport too - not the best timing.

I've realised that I do a lot of things half heartedly, with the result that I don't achieve my goals. It also means lots of wasted energy and frustration - debates whether to smoke/drink when I have decided not to do either, playing with my ww points/calorie allowance limit to see how much I can get away with and still lose.

This week I am sticking to my goals - no debates - I will be on 1200 calories a day for 2 weeks to kick start me on my weight loss path. I AF for 30 days minimum and nicotine free.Beautiful spring day here - gorgeous blue skies.

[greeneyes]

AF sat 10 April

Morning fab abbers!!

Thanks for the start bear and good on you with the renewed commitment in all areas!! Ah, the games we play!!

I went to the mexican taqueria yesterday and was one of 3 gringos in the place. I had the buffet and there were no lables and the menu was mostly spanish so ah chiwawa!, I can't tell you exactly what I ate. It was an experience. The bakery next door was incredible. I only peeked in the windows. Scared to go inside.

Chilly this AM. Nice!

Have a wonderfuly enjoyably productive AF day! Zoom!

[Lavande]

AF sat 10 April

Morning Ab Fabbers,

bear, sending you good wishes, your plan sounds stringent but good!

Greenie, when I go to Kennett Square (the mushroom capital of the world) I often stop in the Mexican bakery. No English spoken in there either but it doesn't stop me from walking out with a bag full of goodies Make me wonder why the hell I spent 3 years sitting in German class in high school instead of Spanish class??!!

Chilly here this morning too, the 2 day heatwave is over, that was weird!
Heading to Chesapeake City, MD today with my daughter. They have cute shops there & nice places for lunch on the bay.
Wishing everyone a terrific AF Saturday!

Lav

[universal]

AF sat 10 April

Hi guys!

Dose 3 on the Campral and going good. I know it takes a while for it to get in my system but I am determined!

Up and had the house cleaned early, think I may go shopping with a GF this afternoon, need to get a new bathing suit (yuck).

Hope everyone has a Fabulous AF day! I know I will!

Love and hugs,
Uni

[Doggygirl]

AF sat 10 April

Good Morning Fabbie Abbies! Wow. Bathing suit shopping. I think I will become a nudist just to save myself the humiliating experience of bathing suit shopping. Because I *KNOW* as in, *FOR SURE* that *I* am not the problem with the bathing suit shopping. It's the lighting and the fun house mirrors in the dressing rooms. *THAT* is the *PROBLEM.*

Bear, thanks for kicking us off and good for you on the renewed committments. My eating has been half assed lately and you are so right - that doesn't work. And when I want a cookie, I forget that eating right is about WAY more than the size of my jeans. So I need to find that full committment to healthy eating too. Good luck with your demo!

Greenie I wish I could have been at the mexican place with you! (but walked the other direction from the bakery!)

Lav, I took a couple years of German in high school too. Don't remember a word of it. Well, maybe ONE word if I thought long and hard. I agree that Spanish would have been a far more practical language to study and forget. Have fun with your daughter today!

You rock on Uni! (despite having to bathing suit shop - at least you will have fun with GF)

Last night was a fun one but a late one! We had some no shows at the party so it was a bit smaller than expected but we had a great time and everyone found something they wanted to take home. It's interesting how every group is different. This bunch wanted to play with wild eye shadow colors. That was fun. And the hostess turned us on to a hilarious comedy that is not new, but I had never seen it. 2 and a half men. :H:H She played a hilarious episode off of her Tivo. I'm going to have to record that one. It's crazy stupid ranchy humor. Anyone else like it?

It was zoom zoom this morning without enough sleep! Off to AA and to deliver a different order - not related to last night. Now I MUST get out to the garden and get something happening out there! It's chilly this morning but sunny and should reach 70. YAY. Another guy from one of my home groups is the speaker tonight at the open meeting so I'm planning to go heckle oops I mean support with others from our group. Should be fun. I can't believe what seems fun these days.

One thing is for sure, I'd rather mow Greenie's lawn with a pair of scissors than drink and be hungover.

DG

[Bustedchalk]

AF sat 10 April

Morning everyone! its day 13 for and I am just about to head out on a walk since I don't really have anything planned for the weekend, other then attempt to stay out of trouble and get my travel arrangements made for my return home at the end of the month. Looks like it might be nice out. Hope everyone enjoys there weekend and see you around chat!

[Marshy]

AF sat 10 April

Guten tag!

Finishing up at work and then going out for a monster, blow-out, end-of-the-week rip-snorting curry.

Zoooooooooooooom.

[greeneyes]

AF sat 10 April

Feck I don't know what is the matter with me I'm so restless / anxious I even took l-glute under the tongue and am major re-arranging furniture! Arrrggghhh!!

[papmom3]

AF sat 10 April

Hi DoggieGirl-I LOVE two and a half men!! Freakin' hysterical!! Up here in MA it is on Monday nites at 9pm on NBC I think. Reruns on a non major channel every nite from 7 to 8pm.

Had to work my PT job today-first tme in 3 weeks so I've been wicked spoiled. It's sunny out they tell me but cool. No windows in the office. 2 more hours to go then off to my Neice's talent show. Tomorrow is my free day and I'll be taking the dogs to the rail trail for a nice 2 or 3 mile walk.

Congrats Busted Chalk and Uni on your AF days!! :goodjob:

Hope everyone has great day and evening!!

[LVT25]

AF sat 10 April

What's up Greenie? Wish I had some good advice. Have you eaten? Seems that's all I'm getting done today. Keep busy, or meditate? Maybe a nice chamomile tea?

DG- 2 and 1/2 Men is a really funny sitcom. We don't get that channel anymore, but I'm not sure they have any new episodes anyway. My hubby and youngest son were gone last night, so I watched My Sister's Keeper, which I knew would be a sad chick flick, rates right up there with City of Angels in the sadness department, and probably wouldn't watch it again. But it was ok. My oldest son had a couple of friends over, so I managed to keep the sobbing under control at least. Today I am all alone, and getting a couple of projects out of the way, and then I need to get this place tidied up! It is suppose to be in the 70's here tomorrow, so I want to get lots of indoor stuff done, so I can start on the outdoors.

If you are interested at all in seeing what butterbutt looks like (the cream) check out the link I posted on yesterday's thread. It really does look yummy!

Olah!:h

[greeneyes]

AF sat 10 April

I'm gettin' through it. I know every trick in the book and I won't fall. I'm pissed I'm feeling this. House is looking interesting :H Better really.

[AMELIA]

AF sat 10 April

Hey all!
Yes, I had one of those moments/feelings earlier Greenie.
Felt like I could down a keg of wine...although didn't go near even actually considering it.
Have a couple of commissions (paintings) that are proving difficult to resolve.
Wanted to finish them today (they are overdue already) and couldn't . Partner is watching programmes I don't want to watch etc etc. Felt like crying.....
Had a bath, a little doze and feel a little better. I think it is purely tiredness and frustration.
Plus, he is in there drinking his beers (not that he has a problem like me), but it stinks when I am having trouble winding down and he just glugs on his beer............
AAAARRRRGGGH
Hello to everyone, sorry I'm not replying to you all. Got a dinner to cook - and some sleep to be had.
Sober as a judge - now theres a positive!!
Have a good evening (or day depending on where you are!)

[Determinator]

AF sat 10 April

and a stranger rode into AB-town....... hopped off his steed, swaggered into the saloon and ordered a sarsaparilla......

hey kids! I'm alive and well, just had family in town so Dx and I have been playing tourguide and personal chef for a bit.

also been off the citalopram for about 7 days now and doing very well with that, after a bit of a rough start with some nightmares.

must answer some PM's and catch up,

be well friends!

[spuddleduck]

AF sat 10 April

greeneyes, well done for toughing it out. you know you wil feel better.
on the 2and a half men theme.. ive recently discovered it... think its hilarious... especially with the half man lines. soooo funny

[Lavande]

AF sat 10 April

Greenie,
You just go ahead & help yourself to al the 'Lavan-itude' you need to get you through a rough time. I am just full of it

Hi spud, how are you?
I love that stupid show 'Two & A Half Men'. No need to do any thinking during that show.......just a lot of laughing!

Had a lovely Spring day here. Made the short trip to Chesapeake City, MD with my daughter. Had lunch at the Bohemia Cafe & did some shopping. There are several art/photography dealers there - my daughter bought a nice, framed watercolor depicting the local scenery. I bought lunch

Wishing everyone a good night!