Day 3

Good Morning Surf People!

Welcome to the first June Abs weekend! And congrats on making it through the first friday of the month! That day in itself can be a trigger for some. So I'm glad to see many of us laughing & loving (our pets!) Yesterday was such a fun day for me reading everyones pet stories. I still can't stop giggling at some of the images you guys put in my head!! Thanks for the endorphins!

I want to mention that if there are some who "slip" during this month, there is no reason why you couldn't return to this board to pick up where you left off. i just want to make sure people don't feel like they're not welcome to come & post at any time during the month. This isn't rehab after all! You don't get kicked out! We want to hear what's going on with you regardless of your track record. MmmKAY??!!


Nancy, when do you start the bottling? Better put those corks in REAL tight ok?! ol

Teechino, sorry you got stuck with that nasty third shift. I do hope your sleep improves. I know how hard the night shift is myself, especially when it's not consistent and you're working days sometimes/ nights sometimes. You're body clock gets all screwed up. It sucks! I hope they pick someone else next time.

Pansy, when I read the last part of your post about the two beers next week, I was a little surprised! Can you tell me, are you going to begin moderating? Or is this a one time thing, then back to abs? Actually I guess you haven't decided yet, but please let us know when you do. I think if you do decide to drink, we need to hear your plan, that is if you don't mind sharing...


Have a great Saturday everyone!

Deirdre

Psst...I'm cheating again...posted this last night. I plan on sleeping in way past you early bird maniacs! ol ol |I

Good Morning All!

Now that I have my Angel Wings securley back in place after a little rough housing last night...how is everyone doing on this fine Saturday morning?

I would like to reinforce what Deirdre has said; This board is not just about sharing the good! We are here to support each other, and that includes supporting each other through it all...the good, the bad, and the ugly! So don't be afraid to come here and let it all hang out so to speak!!

I am going do some things around the house this morning, and then spend the rest of afternoon with my lovely daughter. My son and husband have already set sail for the day. They race on sailboats. I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful Spring day!

Donna

Did make it through Friday nite AF and I am on Day 4. Can't believe I was eager to start 1 day early but I am so fed up with the expense, calories, stupid choices, wrecklessness, and deception of alcohol that it was not a hard decision.

All the best to my fellow surfers, and moderators!

Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful day out. Sunny and going to be 75. I'm going to spend some time outside today and enjoy the weather. Hope everyone has a great day!

Marcie

Verrry Nice Marcie!

Hi Yestoheath,

Way to go on four days. You have the right attitude. Keep it up!!

Donna

me too. was so tired of being that old self was ready to begin. and beginning by being sick made it easy to not think about partying as i started by going to bed early or laying on coach with flu. hahaha but all is well. can't say as i'm doing cds and all that stuff at the moment but when i'm well will be. i've been very consistent throughout on meds and program week 9 have dosed down to 200 on topa though. i needed my brain back. cheers to everyone for a happy saturday kimber

Hi Yestohealth,

Sheer determination will get you everywhere!!!! But I do hope you're utilizing aspects of the program that will help smooth the rough spots for you. I will say that the times I've abstained before (up to 5 months) were sooooo much harder without this program. So, I know you've been on the boards for a while now, just wondering which aspects you're using?

Deirdre

Hi Kimber, yep, you've got that all important determination too! I think it's important for all of us to really remember that person that we are/were so sick of being.

When I begin to feel better after a period of abs, that person pretty much disappears. For me it helps to write down a list of her characteristics, and all the things about her that subtract from my life. It's easy to forget how much she took from you when you feel good, and therefore easy to take for granted what you gained back in your program. Your self-respect? Your family? Your life? YOU? Then that could lead right back to where we just came from. :eek

So I hope your flu hits the road soon so you can pump up your program!
Feel Better!

Deirdre

Hello All!
Still here, still abs (Day 53!!!!), and still up here in the mountains of Vermont....it's a little difficult computer-wise because I only have sloooowww dial-up here in our cabin, but it's pouring and cold out so I decided to spend the afternoon online...and it's great to see everyone surfing along with the June abs program!

Thanks Deirdre, for guiding as along here...and thanks
Donna for a great job in May.....

The week has been a bit frustrating mainly because of the unbelievable plague of tent caterpillars that are simply covering the trees, the sides of houses, the cars--everything!! All our maples have been defoliated and the maple sugar industry is facing huge losses--not to mention these things are totally DISGUSTING! They're everywhere, and their droppings are everywhere too (can you imagine so many caterpillars that there is actually a problem with their droppings???!! Ugh, and more ugh!)

Anyway, despite the frustrations (and the caterpillars are only part of the story...), I'm still abs and feeling pretty good about it (ECSTATIC, really!)...and thanks,
Deirdre, for reminding us to remember who we were so sick of being...for me I have to keep in mind the wine-guzzling Susan and how pathetic her life was becoming and how I so do NOT want to be her again...I actuallly am beginning to like the Susan who is sitting here today...and what a wonderful feeling that is!

Have a good weekend, all--I should be back regularly by Monday--love this group, love the support--and thank you for being there!
best, susan