2 jan af daily

[bear73]

Good morning all, day 1 here and I am committing to a month, anymore than that just is too much.

I am up early with a coffee catching up on posts big congrats to chillgirl!!!
Off to gym in a bit and then maybe a bit of house cleaning is in order. I quite fancy the idea of a big spring clean.Then a little plan re decorating.

I resolve to go out more this year - part of problem with being AF was I feel too lonely if I don't see friends in week (used to always be wine based so when I don't drink I really missed that). Just need to do in a different way. I also don't feel confident in how I look and feel fat and frumpy so don't want to go out at weekends to bars.

AF forever is too much of a big commitment right now - all the white wine has now gone from the house. So I'm here fully committed to my month af,will be back posting daily.
You all sound great - happy new year everyone!

[EnglishWriter77]

2 jan af daily

Happy New Year to you too Bear!

I know what you mean about feeling lonely, and a lot of my friends social gatherings revolve around going to the pub/club/bars etc, but this year I plan to join some activity clubs instead - so will be trying to learn Salsa maybe, running with a local meetup group, and possibly even some Ultimate Fighting fitness class (ouchie!)

I just need to change the type of group I hang out in for a while, and then maybe I'll be able to see my regular friends either somewhere else, or join them at the pubs etc but stick to my new staple of sparkling mineral water and plenty of ice and lemon!

All the best,

EW

[Guitarista]

2 jan af daily

Happy new year Bear, and all to come!

One month is a fantastic start Bear. There will be nothing negative in the experience. And an experience it is. Nail it, and have a great year.

Best wishes, G-bloke.

[Guitarista]

2 jan af daily

Once i sorted out my own sobriety, and took the time to do that, and do whatever that would take, i now go out to bar's etc. with my drinking friend's and i have a great time, 'till i find it no longer possible to understand them, :H then i go. We don't need to lose the social aspect of hanging out with friends just because they drink, (the good friends that is) we just need to get ourselves 'right' first, and feel strong and safe in our sobriety. This could take month's, If we are prepared to put the required work and time in to do that. At least, this has been my experience. One day at a time.

Best wishes folk's!

[greeneyes]

2 jan af daily

Morning fabbies!!

Thanks for the start bear, I was wondering about you yesterday. Sounds like a good plan for today. I need to do the same. I think I'll clean out my e-mail box before I start on the house. It's ugly in there. 30 days is sure doable! Rooting for you!

EW, have you and bear heard of Do something, Learn something, Share something, Change something - Meetup Maybe you'll discover new AF social options. EW, I love seltzer with a squeeze of lime and a splash of cranberry or such. That and decaf spearmint tea with a little agave nectar are my go-to drinks (besides water).

Today I need to bake something for the police dept for keeping an eye out while I'm out of town. It will not involve apples. I damn near had a full blown hissy fit over that corer/peeler/slicer thing yesterday.

Hey ho, g-string! Notice a diff with measuring water intake?

Good morning to all to come and you lurkers too!

Later!

[Brigitte Bardot]

2 jan af daily

Good morning lovlies,

Bear, way to go on the changes! You'll start to have your body working like a well oiled machine in no time.

EM, Salsa and Utlimate Fighting..you're going to be movin'! Have fun, and watch the face.

G-man, you are so right, putting the time in. I'm in no position right now to hang out with drunk people, I still cave to easily so I need to put the socializing on the shelf for a while, atleast in those types of situations.

Greenie, what are you baking today? I'm tapped out for atleast a week for baking. It's all we've been doing. But I just know she will want princess cupcakes in the next day or two and I'll be back at it. How can you say no to a kid who only wants cupcakes? I don't know how! lol

Have a fabulous day everyone!

[Lavande]

2 jan af daily

Good morning everyone!

Raining here but at least I don't have to shovel it :H

Bear, best wishes for a successful AF month for you!

I have no specific plans for the day so I'll just see what shapes up
Greetings to G, BB, Greenie, EW & everyone.

Have a great AF Sunday.
Lav

[EnglishWriter77]

2 jan af daily

Hi Everyone!

Greenie - Yes I have actually joined a creative writing group on meetup and will be going this month to a meeting - of all places they meet in the pub. Talk about facing the demons head on

BB - I will try and watch my face, but who knows - they might make me prettier!

Thanks Lavande - anyting 'shaped up' yet for the day?

EW

[chartreuse_lily]

2 jan af daily

I'm also committed to staying AF during the month of January.

Getting through 01/02/11 AF is going to be a sort of milestone for me because last year I swore I was going to stop drinking for 2010, stayed sober New Years Day then on January 2 downed a liter of wine by noon and had to cancel a meet-up with a friend who was in the area for one day only because I was too trashed to drive.

Hopefully I'm in a very different place this year.

[papmom3]

2 jan af daily

hey Fabbers! Must be busy busy today as no one has posted since early this afternoon!

CL-how did you do today? Were you able to close your ears to the siren of the wine bottle? Keep up the good work!!

Bear-welcome back. I think giving yourself a small goal instead of "forever" is wise. Good luck!!

Thanks Greenie!! I still smile when I walk into this room and see how neat and clean it is!!

Busy day for me too today. got back a bit ago from an afternoon of fun agility with LOTS of un WW friendly food! We all had a blast tho! We each got 2 runs in and they were hard! I don't know if it's because I haven't done a full course in awhile or because I've been a couch potato and eating like a hog for 2 weeks but boy was I out of breath after each run! DD seems a bit tired now so that's good news.
Hope everyone had a nice relaxing day. It's hard to believe it's back to work tomorrow. Yuck. I think I need to hit the hay early tonite.
Has anyone been watching the new Oprah network this weekend (OWN)? I have and I must say it's good!! There is definitely something for everyone.
OK, time to think about dinner and getting an outfit together (if any fit anymore!) for tomorrow and it WILL be back on track for eating and exercising!!
:l

[Determinator]

2 jan af daily

Happy relaxing Sunday ABeroooos!

thanks for the kickstart Bear. have you considered signing up for a gym class? you want to lose weight (like most of us) and it's a healthy place to meet healthy friends. just a thought.

English Writer, have fun at the UFC workout. I've been a lifelong martial artist and it remains the only thing 'fun enough' to maintain my regular attendance.

good to see all your shiny happy faces

better check the eggplant....

be well