#5 100 Day Goal - Abstainance from Obvious Sweets - Want to Join? Please Do! - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

GoldenGutters · 02-17-2008, 11:06 AM

For Pony's sake.

GoldenGutters · 02-17-2008, 11:13 AM

As of February 17th:

Odaat#-238
Goldie#-162
Dave*-137
Gambaru-51
Cupowater-46
Mike-34
Miss Communicat-14
Nina-14
Jack-11
Roxie-9
Falloutcity-6
Cali-3
BrokenSword-3
Barb-3
Pony-on hiatus............

Remember...You Are NOT Alone!

Gambaru · 02-17-2008, 12:42 PM

<runs in and plonks down on sofa> Am glad sofa has been put in the same spot

I like our new home.

I've just planned my food for the week. It's going to a very healthy delicious week of food, providing the recipes turn out okay! LOL I'm really glad to be cooking food again, and I really enjoy it.

cali · 02-17-2008, 03:15 PM

checking in--had on ok day food wise--I just brushed my teeth really well---
I will go gargle and hop in my jams for a movie.

Brushing my teeth helps curb the desire to snack. I am going to have some pretty clean teeth

have a good night everyone! Hey-where are you Jack?????

GoldenGutters · 02-18-2008, 03:19 AM

Mike just PM'ed me and said he's dropping off the abstinence thread for now.

GoldenGutters · 02-18-2008, 03:23 AM

As of February 18th:

Odaat#-239
Goldie#-163
Dave*-138
Gambaru-52
Cupowater-47
Miss Communicat-15
Nina-15
Jack-12
Roxie-..............................10 DAYS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Falloutcity-7
Cali-4
BrokenSword-4
Barb-4
Pony-on hiatus
Mike-on hiatus

Remember...You Are NOT Alone!

roxiestone · 02-18-2008, 06:29 AM

Good Monday Morning.

Today is going to be a great day. What are you doing for yourself today to make it even better?

I'm exercising and abstaining from OS.

cali · 02-18-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

had on ok day food wise

no I actually didn't. Something I did eat was not on "my" acceptable list.

Today is day one again for me. Sorry GG to make you keep re-setting me. But something you say in every post gives me hope--
"I am not alone".

I am glad I have to work today. It's a safe place for me.

***Nina Kay*** · 02-18-2008, 08:59 AM

GG, I have to start over again too, but yesterday was my Day 1. I actually have made it through 1 whole day again, free from obvious sugary sweets. My day 1 of abstinence was Feb. 17. Thanks GG, for keeping count for all of us, and for starting me over again so many times. My son's birthday really threw me off. I've got alot of family birthdays coming up real soon and I'm not seemingly able to say no to joining them in eating their celebration goodies.

barb dwyer · 02-18-2008, 02:25 PM

hey everyone - ifI still have a job tomorrow - I will post again - nothing like a good case of STREP to keep ya off the coffee - and subsequentially - off any sugar as well - I'm still IN!!!! since Thursday of last week!

Gambaru · 02-18-2008, 02:42 PM

Hang in there Cali and Nina. Remember insanity is doing the same thing again and expecting different results... Hope you are feeling better Barb!!

I had another great day of food today. I hear my head saying today's abstinence was easy and I wonder if that's a good or bad thing. It can be good because I've worked hard to get to this point and I'm working really hard on getting a good balance of nutrition that works for me, but it would be bad if I got complacent. I need to be careful. However my dinner was delightful (roasted tofu marinated in yoghurt and spices, roast vegetables with herbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil) and quinoa.

I also bought a thermos that will keep my lunch warm during the day. In an ideal world, I have my main meal in the middle of the day so tomorrow will be an experiment to see if my food stays warm or not

smiling jack · 02-18-2008, 09:56 PM

Tomorrow, Feb 19th, will be Day 1 for me.

Gambaru · 02-18-2008, 10:52 PM

Has anyone heard from Cupowater at all?

cali · 02-19-2008, 08:46 AM

Did your food stay warm Gam??
*Jack it's good to see you--glad you are back

-Today has been another successful day---I am on day 2.
I had a thought recently.....if I want something to eat that I know I shouldn't,
I will picture myself "dipping" the item into a community ash tray before I eat it.
totally disgusting I know.....but it totally works! My brain repels---I can actually "smell" that ash tray....

am I a step away from insane or is this rationale ok??

Either way, it’s working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dave47 · 02-19-2008, 10:12 AM

Cali, i have heard that that some hypnotists use tactics like that, to make certain foods seem repulsive. Never used one myself but i know two people who have to stop smoking(and it worked).
That food sounds good Gamb, i had pie and beans.

Gambaru · 02-19-2008, 03:13 PM

Thanks Dave. I ended up working from home Cali but thanks for asking

I am sad sad sad today so I'm going to go post another thread. Hugs most appreciated, though gratefully abstinent.

02-17-2008, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
GoldenGutters Gigi, BootLiquor, whatever.... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,466	#5 100 Day Goal - Abstainance from Obvious Sweets - Want to Join? Please Do! For Pony's sake.
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02-17-2008, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
GoldenGutters Gigi, BootLiquor, whatever.... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,466	As of February 17th: Odaat#-238 Goldie#-162 Dave*-137 Gambaru-51 Cupowater-46 Mike-34 Miss Communicat-14 Nina-14 Jack-11 Roxie-9 Falloutcity-6 Cali-3 BrokenSword-3 Barb-3 Pony-on hiatus............ Remember...You Are NOT Alone!
	__________________ 99% Bonobo, 1% blessed

02-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	<runs in and plonks down on sofa> Am glad sofa has been put in the same spot I like our new home. I've just planned my food for the week. It's going to a very healthy delicious week of food, providing the recipes turn out okay! LOL I'm really glad to be cooking food again, and I really enjoy it.
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	__________________ Thought one: Just for today, I remember that my disease is progressive even if I am not active in it. Thought two: May I make the most of today and be a channel of all the good things in life.

02-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
cali came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: right here Posts: 755	checking in--had on ok day food wise--I just brushed my teeth really well--- I will go gargle and hop in my jams for a movie. Brushing my teeth helps curb the desire to snack. I am going to have some pretty clean teeth have a good night everyone! Hey-where are you Jack?????
	__________________ I'll let go of what I was, accept myself for what I am- and become who I was meant to be! 2-15-08

02-18-2008, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
GoldenGutters Gigi, BootLiquor, whatever.... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,466	Mike just PM'ed me and said he's dropping off the abstinence thread for now.
	__________________ 99% Bonobo, 1% blessed

02-18-2008, 03:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
GoldenGutters Gigi, BootLiquor, whatever.... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,466	As of February 18th: Odaat#-239 Goldie#-163 Dave*-138 Gambaru-52 Cupowater-47 Miss Communicat-15 Nina-15 Jack-12 Roxie-..............................10 DAYS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Falloutcity-7 Cali-4 BrokenSword-4 Barb-4 Pony-on hiatus Mike-on hiatus Remember...You Are NOT Alone!
	__________________ 99% Bonobo, 1% blessed

02-18-2008, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
roxiestone Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 210	Good Monday Morning. Today is going to be a great day. What are you doing for yourself today to make it even better? I'm exercising and abstaining from OS.
roxiestone Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 210

02-18-2008, 08:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
*Nina Kay* Accepting Myself As Is Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here @ SR. Posts: 2,037	GG, I have to start over again too, but yesterday was my Day 1. I actually have made it through 1 whole day again, free from obvious sugary sweets. My day 1 of abstinence was Feb. 17. Thanks GG, for keeping count for all of us, and for starting me over again so many times. My son's birthday really threw me off. I've got alot of family birthdays coming up real soon and I'm not seemingly able to say no to joining them in eating their celebration goodies.
	__________________ Acceptance is key to my Serenity. Nina Kay

02-18-2008, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 7,074	hey everyone - ifI still have a job tomorrow - I will post again - nothing like a good case of STREP to keep ya off the coffee - and subsequentially - off any sugar as well - I'm still IN!!!! since Thursday of last week!
	__________________ "When banks fail, it is seldom bankers who starve." 'Going Postal', Terry Pratchett

02-18-2008, 02:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	Hang in there Cali and Nina. Remember insanity is doing the same thing again and expecting different results... Hope you are feeling better Barb!! I had another great day of food today. I hear my head saying today's abstinence was easy and I wonder if that's a good or bad thing. It can be good because I've worked hard to get to this point and I'm working really hard on getting a good balance of nutrition that works for me, but it would be bad if I got complacent. I need to be careful. However my dinner was delightful (roasted tofu marinated in yoghurt and spices, roast vegetables with herbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil) and quinoa. I also bought a thermos that will keep my lunch warm during the day. In an ideal world, I have my main meal in the middle of the day so tomorrow will be an experiment to see if my food stays warm or not
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	__________________ Thought one: Just for today, I remember that my disease is progressive even if I am not active in it. Thought two: May I make the most of today and be a channel of all the good things in life.

02-18-2008, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
smiling jack Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 549	Tomorrow, Feb 19th, will be Day 1 for me.

02-18-2008, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	Has anyone heard from Cupowater at all?
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	__________________ Thought one: Just for today, I remember that my disease is progressive even if I am not active in it. Thought two: May I make the most of today and be a channel of all the good things in life.

02-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
cali came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: right here Posts: 755	Did your food stay warm Gam?? *Jack it's good to see you--glad you are back -Today has been another successful day---I am on day 2. I had a thought recently.....if I want something to eat that I know I shouldn't, I will picture myself "dipping" the item into a community ash tray before I eat it. totally disgusting I know.....but it totally works! My brain repels---I can actually "smell" that ash tray.... am I a step away from insane or is this rationale ok?? Either way, it’s working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	__________________ I'll let go of what I was, accept myself for what I am- and become who I was meant to be! 2-15-08

02-19-2008, 10:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
dave47 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,371	Cali, i have heard that that some hypnotists use tactics like that, to make certain foods seem repulsive. Never used one myself but i know two people who have to stop smoking(and it worked). That food sounds good Gamb, i had pie and beans.
	__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer.

02-19-2008, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	Thanks Dave. I ended up working from home Cali but thanks for asking I am sad sad sad today so I'm going to go post another thread. Hugs most appreciated, though gratefully abstinent.
Gambaru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222	__________________ Thought one: Just for today, I remember that my disease is progressive even if I am not active in it. Thought two: May I make the most of today and be a channel of all the good things in life.