#6 100 Day Goal - Abstainance from Obvious Sweets - Want to Join? Please Do!

[ananda]

no problems so far today....like you jack, i am really pleased that i make it as long as i do right now. But it is always dificult after i mess up. So i know it will be best if i do this "error free"!

now that i have a little less of the stress of wondering about this relationship thing. I know i need to learn to be ok with not always knowing whts going on, but intend to take advantage of being in a more peaceful place right now.

You're gonna do fine Poney!!!!! This is not easy (at least not for me)

hi Cali and Dave...hope Roxie is having a good vacation!

[dave47]

Glad the date went well Ananda, 15 years - you must have felt like a teenager again.
Don't worry about going off topic, I think I do that most of the time and no ones had a go at me yet.
I've said before Jack that I think you are doing pretty good. If I thought I could have the odd treat then I would but I don't trust myself for it to be an odd treat.
I had bad stomach pains all morning so they released me from work and I went up to the A&E to get it looked at. They said I have a hernia which needs to be operated on. That's not a problem but the recovery time off work is going to be bad news.
The doctor told me I need to eat a healthy diet so I told him I don't drink, I don't eat chocolate, crisps etc and I try to eat a more balanced diet. He said avoid fats, high cholesterol foods, watch the coffee and don't eat too may proteins and no white bread.
Looks like fibre foods and fruit, that sounds boring. Then again if it stops the stabbing pains then i'm up for it.
Best wishes all, hope you are okay Cali.

[dave47]

As of July 1st:

CALI -136
MIKE -51
ANANDA -10
ODAAT -8
ROXIE -6
JACK -2
PONY
DAVE

On hiatus:

BARB DWYER
GOLDIE
NINA

[cali]

wow-lots going on here! Ananda how cool that you went on a date and didn't have to eat sweets! Glad you had a good time
Jack-just keep doing the next right thing-you will be fine. Thanks for always sharing where you are at with honesty.
((((Pony)))) I am just glad you are back in the circuit--keep posting!

Dave holy cow-sorry to hear about your medical concern. This sure does "force" you so slow down with work. You seem to be really healthy now already so that's a bonus!

things are movin right along here!

[Lily]

Hello all,

I am Sheila and some of you may know me from the NA forum. i would love to join your 100 day from OS. Is that it? I just join? what is the OS? OS's? Any sugary snack?

Since getting clean I think I have gained at least 10 lbs and I was already overweight! I am a compulisive overeater. :-(

Thanks, Sheila

[Pony]

Welcome Sheila to this OS challange. Anyone can join at any time. We are all working on staying abstinent from OS... obvious sugars....and maybe other trigger foods of your choice. For me it is candy's, ice cream, cookies, cakes and things of that nature. Anything that is not sugar free. I work on one thing at a time.

Come on and join in the fun.

[smiling jack]

that's it Sheila..just join. OS's for me are about the same as Pony's. I was at an AA meeting last night...anniversaries are often celebrated with cake...my thinking got me to where I thought as long as I didn't binge on the cake...that it would be ok...that I would start counting OS abstinant days as days I didn't binge.

I cut a piece of the cake and was ready to put it in my mouth.

Then reality set it. I may not binge now, but just like alcohol for me, I will binge sometime soon. I cannot have one piece of an OS...sooner or later I will want it to "fill the hole in my soul" when I can't face life on life's terms.

Welcome, I hope you will post frequently.

Dave, maybe when you're off work on the hernia recovery, you'll find out what you can do to fill up the time with a money-making idea. I feel something will work out well for you. How soon will you go under the knife?

[cali]

Hi Sheila!! Join on in!! We are just a bunch of folks trying one day at a time to abstain from sugar or junk (whatever you define as junk for you)--
Junk for me is anything that I eat (or want to) compulsively.....that makes me feel "bad".

I am learning that
"my inner quide speaks to me through my emotions...if I am feeling "bad" my guide is telling me that what I am thinking, (saying or acting also) is in a way that is not in harmony with the way I am really wanting to live"...

W O W

Yes---it is that plain and simple for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I had only known and applied this years ago...........................................

So today is not only a new day, but also a new life for me!!!!

(quotes from Jerry+Esther Hicks basic Law of Attraction and the teachings of Abraham)

[Lily]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am gonna take ya all up on it. I am going to add something in though, as a bit of a confession, I am a night time eater. I will get up and eat peanut butter, granola bars, or anything quick and easliy comsumed. This has been my downfall numerous times as I could have a really good food day, then get up to use the facilities and pass by the kitchen which sucks me in and I just eat. I really want to stop this behavior so that too will be on my 100 day OS, NO NIGHT TIME EATING!

Thanks! Sheila

[ananda]

shelia,

I guess i'm a little wussy

I thought os stood for obvious sweets....so i just avoid the obvious..brownies, cakes, ice cream, etc. It is self defined as people have said.

Yipeee....a record for me I think....10 days!!!!!

falling in love seems to have temporarily cut my urge for sweets to nothing....but i know the urge will return once i settle down so i'll watch for it.

[cali]

lol ananda

Sheila-
For me, if I have a protein packed well balanced dinner, I am well off--also plenty of water. I have shared here that after dinner and perhaps a light snack, I brush my teeth. It's like an after dinner mint. Then I brush them again before bed. This helps stave off the munchie monster....sometimes I am genuinely hungry in which case I will take appropriate measures

but most times I just want to "graze" lol
I do miss the event of "snacking" sometimes. Also having a couple of carrots after dinner fills me up too. Just some little tricks that may help.
Hang in there--keep posting!!

[ananda]

yes and depending on your definition, i find that yogart with fruit really helps to stop the desire.

[dave47]

As of July 2nd:

CALI -137
ANANDA -11
ODAAT -9
ROXIE -7
JACK -3
PONY -1
SHEILA - WELCOME
DAVE

On hiatus:

BARB DWYER
GOLDIE
MIKE
NINA

[dave47]

Welcome Sheila, obvious sweets/sugars and anything else you think you would binge on are what you need to avoid. Make your own rules and be honest with yourself and best wishes to you.
Jack, they said I would hear in two or three weeks. A lot of people complain about the National Health Service but when I hear of the huge sums that many people have to pay around the world for treatment then I can only be grateful. I always think that I pay enough taxes and insurances so it's about time I got something back-this isn't quite what I meant though.
Just back from a music evening at my boys school, very enjoyable and bed will be beckoning soon, best wishes all.

[cali]

gosh...the health care issues...mine just went up about 120.00 per month..talk about stretched to the limit with the skyrocketing prices of everything...we are all in the same boat in one way or another-that I know! Glad you are able to take care of yourself Dave.
Yes-I love yogurt-just had some fat free vanilla stony fields I think that's what it is-it's yummy

I don't have to work tomorrow-YAY! Have a great night!

[cali]

I am up early to go to my Friday beginners meeting-there is a new chair-person starting today. I got so much out of that commitment-as scared as I was at times, it absolutely helped change my life. Thanks for your support with that over the last few months.
Last Friday I nominated someone by the name of "Jack"
I am sure he will do a great job.
Enjoy the day everyone-and the weekend!!

[smiling jack]

I just want to connect before heading out to run this AM. It is great for me to read the post. Yesterday was another OS sober day for me...and for that I am grateful. Take care all.

[ananda]

just flying by....yipee still free!

I am a little confused by the count...so does that mean that july 4th is the start of my 13th day? WOW

and it's weird...i've been hovering at about 155 for weeks. hadn't weighed myself in a couple or 3 days...today it says 148....my "goal" weight! I haven't been eating much the last 3 days....so i suspect that will jump up when i start to eat regualr meals again. I highly recommend falling in love as a weight loss program

keep on pluggin through the weekend guys!

later

[dave47]

Congrats on the weight loss Ananda and that life is good.
Cali, you have done tremendously conquering your fears and being chair for the last few months. It's great to see you doing so well.
Been out on the bike, first exercise since Monday and I felt pretty good. Getting the kids from school soon and then I will try and sneak off to bed before work tonight.
Happy 4th of July to you all, behave yourselves.

[dave47]

As of July 3rd:

CALI -138
ANANDA -12( and 13 today)
ODAAT -10
ROXIE -8
JACK -4
PONY -2
SHEILA -1
DAVE

On hiatus:

BARB DWYER
GOLDIE
MIKE
NINA

Best wishes all.

[Lily]

I made it through last night w/out eating any PB! yay! Today is gonna be scary cuz it is a picnic.

Happy 4th everyone! (US) All the rest of you have a great day!

Sheila

[ananda]

Originally Posted by Sheila77

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am gonna take ya all up on it. I am going to add something in though, as a bit of a confession, I am a night time eater. I will get up and eat peanut butter, granola bars, or anything quick and easliy comsumed. This has been my downfall numerous times as I could have a really good food day, then get up to use the facilities and pass by the kitchen which sucks me in and I just eat. I really want to stop this behavior so that too will be on my 100 day OS, NO NIGHT TIME EATING!

Thanks! Sheila

sheila - I forgot to say something about this! I am a sleepwalker and a sleep eater. I have found that being sure that i have a healthy snack before bed makes a big difference (for me that is yogart with fruit). I eat a very large portion. It is alot better to do that then the danger inherent in the sleepeating thing where I go so far as to cook and use knives in my sleep. But the idea is to be satisfied before bed and also that the healthy food is better than the candy and sweet snacks. I also work with a doctor on these issues. An it is very embarrasing for me at times, but actually people have adjusted and accept it now. Always an interesting person to have at a sleepover!

[cali]

hi guys-
I am shopping for something to wear to my reunion next weekend-this should be fun, seriously! I am seriously "positive" today. I am not "stuck" in the past anymore. I just can't believe that I am free, truly wondrously free today!
Dave-thanks-it was the best thing for me although I certainly didn't see it that way the moment they "appointed" me chair...

All I ever prayed for was freedom from myself....
I never prayed for money, never "things".......
my prayer was answered...I am grateful from the very depths of my soul.

*I see now that "gratitude" is the foundation upon which abstinence will maintain, and a contented life may be lived.

[ananda]

Thanks Cali!!! You brought my spirits up a notch....yeah i find that praying for others and that self be removed are the most rewarding prayers i can make.

Still OS free.....and ate properly yesterday too.

[dave47]

As of July 4th:

CALI -139
ANANDA -13
ODAAT -11
ROXIE -9
JACK -5
PONY -3
SHEILA -2
DAVE

On hiatus:

BARB DWYER
GOLDIE
MIKE
NINA

Best wishes all.