AF Daily - Monday 11/1

[greeneyes]

JACKRABBIT!!

Alrighty, the first day of a new month on a MONDAY!!! What could be more motivating for big new changes?? Sugar free? No excuses 30 minute daily exercise? No excuses 30 minute daily stretching? Face and dental regimine? Sardines once a week? One hand written note a week to a distant relative? 10 minute daily meditation?

SWIMMERS TAKE YOUR MARK!

[gyco]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

hi greenie.your thread happen to be 1st ,i found your theory quite interestin,the things for recovery,busy,is the answer,i guess when w e drank which i can say again,for now,the human species has to keep there alter ego busy,if we dont ,it will run wild,thankyou gyco

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

greeneyes;994008 wrote: JACKRABBIT!!

Alrighty, the first day of a new month on a MONDAY!!! What could be more motivating for big new changes?? Sugar free? No excuses 30 minute daily exercise? No excuses 30 minute daily stretching? Face and dental regimine? Sardines once a week? One hand written note a week to a distant relative? 10 minute daily meditation?

SWIMMERS TAKE YOUR MARK!

I just read about the white rabbit thing in the Army thread, I'm screwed. I said good morning to my baby girl then we've talking about her Halloween night.

30 minutes of exercise a day? I know to people who exercise like it's their religion everyday that doesn't seem like a lot (I used to be one of them), but that's a big goal for me these days. Good luck Greenie! Buy some new work out clothes to keep you motivated. It used to work for me. I couldn't agree more with the facial and dental routine. I'm not big on sardines but I eat ALOT of fresh and smoked mackeral, as well as smoked salmon and avocado's for the good fats with natural oils. My Aunt always says that's the reason my skin is so soft.

I guess for mine I'm going to maintain my housework everyday so it never catches up on me; keep with the facial and dental routine as well; keep lemons, limes and bubble water in my house at all times and always keep hugging and kissing everyone in this house (Baby girl and animals) to make sure everyone knows they are loved. Simple feel good goals.

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

ahem... erm.... well... those were just suggestions I tossed out there... I haven't actually made commitments yet.

My goal is finish that friggin' bathroom!!!

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

greeneyes;994043 wrote: ahem... erm.... well... those were just suggestions I tossed out there... I haven't actually made commitments yet.

My goal is finish that friggin' bathroom!!!

:H Good out! Works for me.

[bear73]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

hi everyone- nurturing november - now that's what i need
saw doctor today - antidepressant dose upped for 2 weeks to see how i go.
Thanks to everyone who posted yesterday with input re going to gigs/pubs etc.

I am socialising in different ways (e.g food,cinema,coffee mid week) BUT if the alternative is me staying in alone on a Saturday then I will feel worse. At the moment I will carry on with this - but with the proviso that I am always driving (as I will no way drink then - leaving car is not an option for me).

Right now I feel very depressed and seeing people is important for me not getting worse - I'm going to be honest with myself and review this,but that's my plan for now.

Today I am meeting friend for sushi for lunch - then returning some clothes, buying prescription sunnies for upcoming beach holiday and gym. Met friends for lunch yesterday and was lovely - I felt so much less depressed.May go to cinema later to see comedy.

Goals
Eat 5 fruit veg - calorie limit
Exercise daily
Clean teeth/ cleanse face at night
See friends mid week
1 small cleaning task per day

Good day all to come.

[universal]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Hi guys,

Bear, I can relate on the depression thing - it can be very difficult, I deal with it to.

Brigitte - i like your regime. Cleaning, loving and bubbly water with lemons and limes - I may just adopt it too! LOL

I am off to do a cpr course this morning. And then I have my therapy session tonight.

zooming so just a quick check in to say Happy November everyone!

Uni

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Good morning fabbies and happy Monday to one and all!

Goals. Now there is a good idea. My biggest battle right now is on the sugar / clean eating front. So I shall be focused intently on that. I really don't care much for the actual doing of exercise. But I love how I feel when I'm done, and love the physical improvements inside and out that it has brought. So I will carry on. Actually, we have boot camp going on right now. We're at the half way point and the team I am on is neck and neck with one other team for first place. There are also weekly prizes. Our team won the first week, then they won, but I think we will win for last week. I've been working my fanny off. :H See how I made a perfect excuse to use that word??? :H:H

Greenie, thanks for getting us going today. You are going to LOVE your bathroom when it's all done.

Gia, showing love to those around us is so wonderful.

Bear, looks like you have a fabulous plan. I hope you find your way to being comfortable with yourself where you do not find being alone a depressing thing. I hope the AD dose change helps you on all the things you are working on. You are doing good in your journey Bear.

Hi all yet to come. I better grab some breakfast before I have to zoom zoom. One thing is for sure...

DG

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

bear73;994104 wrote: I am socialising in different ways (e.g food,cinema,coffee mid week) BUT if the alternative is me staying in alone on a Saturday then I will feel worse. At the moment I will carry on with this - but with the proviso that I am always driving (as I will no way drink then - leaving car is not an option for me).

Right now I feel very depressed and seeing people is important for me not getting worse - I'm going to be honest with myself and review this,but that's my plan for now.

Bear, I hope you didn't feel criticized yesterday. I realize socializing is huge for you and you absolutely SHOULD do that if being alone leads to feeling depressed - which can be a dangerous trigger. Please be careful/vigilant in AL settings, right? Your different ways of socializing are great!

Hi uni! DG!

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Happy November everyone!

Well, at least that's my goal - bring some happiness into my life! I have no freaking idea how I'm going to do it but I'll figure something out.

Bear, hopefully the increase in medication will give you some relief. I've been dealing with anxiety/depression (to some degree) most of my life. It's difficult I know. I hope you can find a happy & healthy balance.

Greetings to Greenie, BB, Uni, DG & everyone who stops in today
Playing the day by ear again.........see what happens. I have just started reading 'Energy Medicine for Women' by Donna Eden. I heard her on a teleseminar not long ago & liked her thinking. Alternative medicine is interesting & safe. I hope to learn a lot!!!!

Wishing a good AF day for everyone!
Lav

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Hello friends.

I think last week and the reduced hours of sleep are taking their toll. I was feeling pretty great yesterday, looking forward to a quiet evening alone with family, but that's not how it turned out. It really bummed me out and brought me down, and I'm not sure why, just because other people's plans are different than mine, doesn't mean it has to ruin my mood. I guess part of it is letting go of that control issue. I went to bed feeling stabby and depressed, and woke up feeling the same way. Another reason could be the incredibly crappy diet I had over the weekend. Way way way too much sugar. And last night, 2 tacos and 2 pieces of pizza--ugh!! I felt sick. So, rather than go back to bed and wallow in the mire, I think I'll get busy and get some chores done around here and then head to work and take in some vitamin D. Our weather has been beautiful and I need to get out there and soak that up!

Have a great sober week all!:h

[momof3]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Hi All,

I bailed on Halloween last night and went to the movies. The various situations with my house, husband, and children have just about sent me over the edge. I went to the grocery store and called my husband to tell him that I would not be home to take the kids trick or treating. I went to the movie theater and saw two movies instead. Got home at 10 o'clock when the kids were asleep. I know this sounds very lame but I just couldn't slap a smile on my face and carry on. Very sad this morning I don't know if I can stay in my marriage any longer. But one thing is for sure...

Bear, I can understand the need for wanting to be with others. But, is a bar the best venue for that? Your profile says that you are 37 years old. I know DG would say that we are all 29 at heart but aren't the bars getting a little old (no pun intended)?

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Good morning!

Halloween was a BLAST! I was so not into Halloween until last night. I came home from work and the road was filled with little people! I guess we had kids banging on our door as early as 4:30pm! Once I arrived, we were almost out of candy! Holy smokers! So I quickly wolfed down something to eat, slurped back a quick coffee an we were off! My little one certainly cleaned up just walking around the neighbourhood! Thankfully she was too tired from all of the excitement to pig out on the goodies.

Well, I am off to my University today. I started taking a course at the beginning of summer, but ended up withdrawing because my dad fell ill again. The thing is that I cannot really put this off, and need to get back into it to keep my mind and body busy. I started the nursing program; but have asked the admissions people if I can change my course of study to Animal Sciences. I think I would rather 'nurse' animals than people. Ever since grade 2, I have wanted to be a Veterinarian; and that is really where my heart is. So, I am meeting with my adviser this morning to make such arrangements. The program starts January 10th. Until then I will still work at the hospital here, and work with my elderly client on Sundays; in which I will continue working with her while attending classes in the New Year.

I am happy to finally go with my heart and soul and am looking forward to a rewarding career doing something I absolutely have a passion for. No influences otherwise.

Being sober and having a clear head has helped me really decide what it is 'I' want in this lifetime. I am very happy.

Have a great day all! xo

[Determinator]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

Happy un-hung Monday ABerooooonies!

you have to check out this awesome video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcT4paZfflg&feature=fvwk[/video]]YouTube - BIG CAT HALLOWEEN!

Momof3, sad to hear you're having relationship woes. I hope it's fixable.

sugar free for a week today. the odd thing is...once I decided to go SF I stopped having sugar cravings immediately. interesting psychological mechanism at work here.

one things for sure: I'm NOT thinkin Arby's. hahahahaha a little joke for those with American tv commercials to contend with.

up, up and AF

be well friends

[bear73]

AF Daily - Monday 11/1

hey Greenie - just to say no I didn't feel criticised at all - it's all good input, I just need to find my own way.

I am 37 but lots of my socialising now mostly happens around seeing bands (rather than just pubs/bars being main focus) - in UK most socialising still is in pub/bar. Rollerderby helps lots as we practice wed,fri evenings so that's 2 nights out straight away and sunday pm.