Magical March Madness - Week One

[papmom3]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Chill my love, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Over on the daily thread there was a similar story. I too get so angry about how AL is glorified in our daily lives by the advertisers and how it isn't addressed like drugs are on the school level. Big warm hug coming your way.
I am very concerned that you are still fatigues so badly. Are there any supplements you could take that you aren't already taking just to get your immune system a boost? Would you consider the Apple Cider Vinegar just to try it? I don't think it can hurt, neither could the organic extra virgin coconut oil. Might not help but maybe it would??? I pray that you get the rest you need, the weather you need and the news you need!! :h

Good to see everyone one this morning. SD, hang in there with work during your "vacation" week. Hrumphh to the school system!!

Rustop, Blonde, Fly,Star and LBH-keep on keeping on ladies. One foot in front of the other and lets keep the stories of these unnecessary tragedies right in front of us.

Hello to all who come!

[dill]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Hello Marchers! Taking Papmom's advice and "hanging in there". However, I've been so busy at work and at home that I have fallen behind on my thread time. I thank you Star for starting us off for March and I love the name. Also, I'm glad you enjoy the Buddha' Brain website. It's a good one.

Lav, Chardon is northern Ohio and near Cleveland where I grew up, so I'm familiar with it. I am now in Southern Ohio tho. Wasn't it absolutely horrible. I can't even listen when it comes on the news.

I'll read and get caught up later today. Peace and strength to all!

[BlondeAFAmbition]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Hi Magic Marchers!

Firstly, CHILL...sorry about the loss of your good friend, and so young and to such a wasteful cause. Our thoughts are with you. But I must say, when we here of these terrible events, it reminds us all of the reason we are here in the first place. Scary, to stop eating and only drink. I think I was going down that path and would have ended up there eventually. Healing vibes sent your way, love.
I think I got ahead of myself last night saying that I was about to hit 10 days today...when in fact, I am only at 9...my last drink was on the evening of Feb 21st, so my start day is 2/22. I guess I got overly excited last night and overly tired and jumped ahead of myself. But 9 days ain't shabby and guess what...tomorrow is the magic double digit day!

I have to dash to work through the snow (it stopped but the sidewalks will be a mess...get out those snow boots finally!). Long day ahead of me so if you don't see my blonde head tonight, please know I am thinking and loving all of you and wishing you a great day. I'll be checking in over the weekend and post about my "official" first day into double digits TOMORROW!

[Lavande]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Good morning Mad Ones!!!

The sun is out, at least for now

Chill, very sad about your friend! Addiction does indeed suck!
Hope you feel better soon ~ stress does have a way of extracting your energy

Dill, good to see you!

SD, glad you had the whimpy snowstorm - who needs it anyway??

Greetings Star, Blondie, papmom, rustop & all to come.
I'm off to Curves to burn off a few calories!
Have a great AF Friday!

Lav

[FlyAway]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Lav I have been hearing so much about the Vitamix that I was thinking about getting one too. I've heard that you can make soup right in them.

Rustop sorry to hear about your DD's rabbit, but that's incredible that it lived so long.

Dewdrop I love what you wrote about the ego and how we perceive ourselves. So true. And it's only now in my late 40's that I'm really starting to embrace myself and see myself as more than this body that is lugging me around.

Papmom I'm glad that you made it safely home.

Hello to LBH, Star, Dill, Blonde, and SD.

Chill I was just looking for you in the daily thread. I'm glad to see you. How horrible and incredibly sad about your friend. So sad for her husband and family. It's sickening how strong the pull of alcohol can be. I'm sorry for your loss and your pain. :l

Today is 2 weeks for me and last night, for the first time, I had some cravings. Not too bad but the voice was there. Ugh. I ate ice cream instead. So much for low carb. Today I woke up with pain in my lower right abdomen which makes me think "liver." Maybe it's my body saying "Hell No!" to my brain for having AL cravings. Ain't gonna drink, now way no how.

Off to do some reading and running around. Love and peace to you all. :h

[Lavande]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Congrats on your 2 weeks AF FlyAway

I think I bought a VW back in the 70's for the cost of a Vitamix today :H :H
I can't really justify spending the $$ for one unless I'm sure I going to be able to get a lot of use.
Hope all goes OK with your physical today - I'm sure it will!

[FlyAway]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Physical went fine and I passed with flying colors!

[ladybirdheart]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Oh good Fly, what a relief! Now you can just concentrate on building on your basic good health, not having to repair things gone awry. So very sad about your old pal, Chill, addiction can seduce us away from everything else, love and life itself, it becomes the last relationship. Blondie, I bought some coconut oil today, ?Artisana? raw organic, and it is wonderful. I had some fears as I truly can not stand even the scent of commercial processed coconut in ordinary candies, cakes, and sun lotions, it makes me actually feel sick and not much else does, but took a chance as I do love fresh coconut from the shell and a good quality coconut milk in South East Asian food. I was enchanted by the luscious first spoonful of my purchase! It was the most expensive brand in the store but I wanted to give it my best shot and liked how the company described it. Thank you! Speaking of $, Lav, I have a Vita-Mix and use it all the time as it is the only ?house? blender. It has been a fine value in the end, reliable and hardworking for over ten years. Hi SD, I trust you can pace your day, you are doing so well in so many ways, enjoy your very self. Hi Dill, Rusty, Rustop, Sooty, Sped, Star (mindful is the BEST), et. al. Love, Ladybird.

[Lavande]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Good for you Fly

Speaking of Asian food LBH -
Have you tried Miracle Noodles yet? They are amazing!!! Zero carbs :yay:
I just made mysef a delicious sesame noodle dish - I added some cooked chicken to bump up the protein a bit. Shirataki MiracleNoodle Shop!

Well, the rain has started but I won't complain as we probably will not see any twisters in this area. I feel sorry for those folks dealing with that horror.

[FlyAway]

Magical March Madness - Week One

I use those Lav and I love them, but my DH can't stand them. I'm not sure why. I try to buy the NoOdle brand because I try to avoid soy. But I do use the soy ones when I'm desperate.

Ladybird I'm glad to hear that you liked the flavor of the coconut oil. Good to know that you like your Vitamix and that it has lasted for so long. I have a KitchenAid blender which I thought was a good brand when I bought it, however it doesn't completely crush ice cubes when I try to make a smoothie. I get a few big chunks of ice in them.

[Lavande]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Still wishing for a VitaMix :H

Fly, I bought a pkg of 6 from Amazon. Angel hair Miracle Noodles, guilt free, zero calories, soy free & gluten free :H
I liked them & only worked up the nerve to try them after a friend recommended them. Next on my list to make is Vietnamese Noodle soup - yum.

[BlondeAFAmbition]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Hi Gang,

Just flying in to say hi before I glide off to bed! I have yet to try those Miracle Noodles but they do sound interesting and no carbs...hmmmmm, must check them out! Thanks for the tips ladies!

Fly-I also try to stay away the soy...it just doesn't digest well for me, sigh. Congrats are in order for your 2 week mark! I am a few days behind you! Keep up the good work and glad to hear your physical went well. I had one a few weeks ago and all is good, phew!

Well, gotta close but I'll say hello at some point tomorrow! Bright blessings to all for a wonderful night!

[Stargazerlily]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Good morning to all...

It started to rain here last night, then the wind whipped up, temperature dropped but we did not get the 4-8 inches of snow, so Yay!!!!

Really worked on staying in the moment yesterday and had a really great day emotionally, feeling and noticing that in the present moment, I am OK, and actually, better than OK. Accomplishing tasks in the home, preparing healthy food, watching my thoughts and making sure they are on the positive side, made for a calm and peaceful day.

LBH, I forgot what the coconut oil was for, could you remind me? I too want a Vitamix, but have an old 1970's blender that still works and a little one, plus a food processor, so it would be overkill. Kitchen gadgets are so fun and useful. Finding room for them is something else. Have your plants started to sprout yet?

Lav, maybe you could hint around to your husband about the Vitamix...you never know. What do you want to prepare in it? Soup? Shakes? You are so faithful about Curves, I admire that. I have to go to WW today and hope the weigh in is decent, I did so bad on my trip.

Rusty, where are you? Did your test go well? I hope so, you studied your butt off.

Chill, any plans for the weekend or just taking excellent care of yourself and spending some Elle time? I curled up on the couch last night with two of my kitties, and just let myself be in the moment. It was great, I love animals so much, and they sure do love us!!!

No specific plans today, just a little grocery shopping, I am still not back on track from the trip. I will do a little grocery shopping to make a new recipe I had in Florida, trying to copycat it. Seafood cocktail: Shrimp, lump crabmeat, avocado and red sauce(?) which I think was cocktail sauce and a little tomato juice and lemon. My goodness it was so good. Being AF makes all the difference in my life, never giving up when I screw up, getting better at knowing my triggers and using the tools I have learned on this sight. I saw the Poll, and really appreciated hearing others stories, we are all in the same boat, love and need this site.

Hello to all, have a lovely Saturday filled with good things.

[BlondeAFAmbition]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Mornin' Marchers!

Off to work in a minute but wanted to stop in and say hello. Hope you all have a great sober Saturday! It will be a busy day at the store for sure and then the gym (again), but better than my old ways of working then dashing home to drink my Saturday night into oblivion...don't miss that one bit!

Have a good one to all!

[Rusty]

Magical March Madness - Week One

Hi Everyone,

I passed 3 out of the 5 tests. I am devastated....I can take the tests over again but I was literally one question away from GREEN in one area, and 2 questions in another. I hope you guys understand but I don't want anyone here trying to comfort me....offer encouragement.....it just makes me feel worse. The good thing is I don't feel like drinking. I just need some space right now so I'll check back in a few days.

I appreciate all the support I got here:h

Rusty