Monday - August 18th - Daily Thread

[4theboyz]

Good Morning Abbers!!

Let's hear it everybody! Were we all good little boys and girls this weekend??

I got through the weekend AF thanks to a monster busy weekend with the boys and scout activities. Played ultimate Frisbee with the scouts and ran my ass off and the legs are still screaming today but it was worth it.

I am looking forward to another great AF week and hope everyone else is too.

Have a good one!!
4tb

[Cinders]

Hi Abbers,

I was good, I was good!! Yay!!

Feeling pretty good other than I had to stay up until 1:00 this morning working on some bs for work. Got it done.

Off to eye doc and then back up to pack and on my way.

Traveling is a big trigger but I better get used to is since that is what I do.

Have a wonderful Monday, everyone.

Love,
Cindi

[Determinator]

Happy HF AF Monday ABonoonies!

I was good too unless you count ice cream in which case i totally blew it LOL.

Cindi, I thought you didn't have to travel so much anymore?

4TB, sounds like an awesome weekend bro. I miss frisbee! I have a groovy illuminated frisbee that's coming to burning man.

be well everyone!

[Beck]

Hi everyone,

It's the week before school starts and it is crazy here. Today is booked - eldest having some study group over (she is starting a very challenging school this year). Gotta love private school education at public school cost Husb at hosp for some tests - nothing major. Bulider coming over to fix a few things, soccer starts tonight for my 7 year old...and there's more but I'm low on time...

Managed my run this am.

Cindi, do well on your travels. Glad you are back to antabuse.

4tb - sounds like fun.

Det - stay away from the ice cream - ODAT - you can do it. LOL.

As for me, I have been a good girl for over 6 months - though sometimes I don't want to behave...

Good day everyone

[Doggygirl]

Happy Monday!

YES!! Another AF weekend down. It gets easier as time goes by. I'm especially happy that dog training isn't the Big Deal Trigger it used to feel like, since it's every Saturday whether I like it or not.

4tbz, your boy scout escapades make me smile. My brothers were scouts when we were kids. One of my in-laws boys are scouts and they come over here quite a bit doing outdoorsy stuff. Our accountant just got his boys involved in scouts and he signed up for being whatever parents are (he's not the scout leader - a helper type) and he's got good stories. Good for you!! Sounds like you get to be a bit of a kid again yourself.

cindi - YAY for your AF weekend. Boo that you have to get on the road...but that's life I guess. Hope one of these days another job opportunity comes along where you don't have to travel as much.

Det - have you ever checked out whey low sugar? Sugar Made Healthy! Whey Low Natural Sweetener Maybe it's just another Splenda being chemically bad (I don't think so - but would love your opinion!!). I used that in a recipe for 5 minute ice cream (see last week's booze buster thread towards the latter part of the week). You can have your cream and eat it too. Maybe.

Wow Beck - sounds like you've got your work cut out for you today!! Looks like no time for AL in that schedule. Hope your husband is OK.

It's Day 89 here and I've got ants in my pants to get to 100. Patience is my virtue as long as you give it to me RIGHT NOW!!! Have an awesome AFHF Monday everybody.

DG

[on my way]

Good abbernoon to all,

It’s been about a month since my last post. Went on a trip to the UK, had a great time. I could have used another 2 weeks there….so much I did not get to see. On my return, my entire family took off for our annual family vacation. Got home last week, kids start school tomorrow….my head is spinning. All the kids have started their sports regimens so mom is back to putting the daily 100+ miles on the car. Tomorrow morning I will breathe a sigh of relief while I sit by myself drinking my coffee, ahhh solitude is lovely.
I did not make it through the last 4 weeks completely sober and think before I totally slide down the slippery slope I will reenlist in Doggie’s 30 day boot camp. Tomorrow after coffee, I am going to fill out a ½ marathon registration form and mail it before I change my mind. It is always easier when I am accountable to my abs friends. An added measure of security is some type of goal in mind. (Marathon). I can’t train when I’m bloated and tired. My liver also says running is a better way to cope with stressors.

I have missed you all so much!! I hope everyone is well, happy and sober.

OMW

[DogLvr]

Hi all - I am struggling again - I feel strong most days and then something unplanned happens. Last week, a colleague came into town unannounced, and I ended up with 2 gl. of wine.

I know I should be abstaining if I want to post here - but I just thought I would post my frustration with myself. I've been reading a bunch of posts today - I don't usually go into any other forums - but I just feel scared and the reading is helping re-build my resolve. I am doing the exercising and the vitamins, have read the book and know that I really need to be AF for longer than I've got under my belt since May. Sorry but just needed to vent.

[Determinator]

DogLvr, please don't feel the slightest bit bad about being here...you have become a dear loved part of Monthly ABs so don't you go anywhere!

if found that if an 'emergency craving' hits me I'll take two teaspoons of LGlutamine in juice, one or two sublingual B12's and 350mg of Magnesium. that anti-cocktail seems to work well for me.

tell us more about your frustrations....we are here to help.

glad you are here

OMW, glad to see you back! I'm so jealous...never been to Europe. some day......

[greeneyes]

AF for me! However, I'm with Det..... I had a huge ice cream cone for dinner on Sat. My 60 day reward! Peppermint ice cream. All the fat and calories and all and no regrets.