#7 100Day Goal - Abstainance from Obvious Sweets - Want to Join? Please Do!

[smiling jack]

Congatulations to Cali and Rox for 10 days and 5 days continuous OS sobriety!!! You deserve the chips you have been awarded!! Please keep it up and see how far we all can go!

I thought I posted yesterday but I didn't. Well, another day sober but my thinking has surely been stinking. I have a breakfast with an AA sponsor who I hope will help me straighten myself out. Take care all.

Nina@-11/16 - 29 Days
Jack# - 11/25 - 20 Days
Cali# - 12/5 - 10 Days
Spacecat* - 12/9 - 7 Days
Rox* - 12/10 - 6 Days
GG- 12/
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[cali]

Yes congrats all!
Wow Jack-congrats on 20 days! It happens just like that-one day at a time! I made a delicious dessert for a dinner at a friends house last night. I felt so good knowing that I truly did not "need" any. I had a sandwich and some fruit and was completely satisfied.

There is NOTHING in the world more satisfying than just being content with the situation at hand. Thanks all.

[roxiestone]

While my I've been OS free, I haven't been eating cleanly, in a non-disordered way, so I'll need to be rebooted. I've already blown today so I'll have to reply when I've got a good day in.

On a good note, I completed my first half-marathon yesterday and it was awesome.

[Nina Kay]

Jack, please start me over again with today the 15th being my Day 1. I've been having a really rough go of it, but today I remained OS Free.

[GoldenGutters]

Start me back up again...it's time.

[smiling jack]

Congrats Roxie for finishing a half-marathon. WOW. Welcome back GG...you have been missed. And Congrats Nina and Roxie for starting yourselves back up after the slips. That is honesty...and I am reminded there are times when I don't want to admit to anyone that I am not perfect.


Jack# - 11/25 - 21 Days
Cali# - 12/5 - 11 Days
Spacecat* - 12/9 - 8 Days
Nina -12/15- 1 Day
Rox - 12/15 - 1 Day
GG- 12/15 - 1 Day
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[roxiestone]

Good Morning.

I'm feeling more hopeful today. Have been doing a lot of binge eating recently. Let's hope I can stem the tide by doing the next right thing.

[cali]

It's funny how time seems to fly by in some cases and crawl in others! It seems like more than 12 days for me, for sure! But it's just odaat.

My face has just about totally cleared up!! It's a miracle!!!

[Nina Kay]

Thanks Jack for starting me back up and it looks like I'm in good company with Roxie & GG. Congrats to you & Cali. It looks like you are both making some healthy strides. I did manage to stay away from OS again today.

[smiling jack]

A new Christmas format!! I like it...it looks more subdued or distinguished...Thanks to SR for what you do...I don't know who you are, but you have helped me over the last couple years...and for that I am very grateful.

Congrats to all of us who really work at what it takes to have better lives. I like to think we are among the ones who really act on being better. It is so difficult just to manage the things I like...because the things I like I am often addicted to.

I am going to remind myself to manage OS today by not staring at OS's when I see them around...being ready to say "No thanks. I'm full." when offered....and having the strength to remember that the cravings will pass if I just believe that they will.

Jack# - 11/25 - 22 Days
Cali# - 12/5 - 12 Days
Spacecat* - 12/9 - 9 Days
Nina -12/15- 2 Days
Roxie - 12/15 - 2 Days
GG- 12/15 - 2 Days
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[roxiestone]

I seem to be a strong place now. It's like a switch has been flipped. I know that I'll be able to string together some days of OS/disordered free eating. This is not a willpower thing. It's just a different feeling and knowing. I wish I understood what it takes to have more days like today and fewer like last week when there just was not enough food to fill me up. My body/mind/emotions/feelings do(es) vex me at times.

[cali]

Ah..yes I also like the holiday format!
Thank you Jack for your service to this thread!!!

Also ditto to "thanks to SR" very much!!

Rox:
This is not a willpower thing. It's just a different feeling and knowing.

Yess!! Rox--I believe that what you said best describes how it is for me this time around-Thank you!

Today is another day. I have been eating pretzles lately but am not coming down on myself for that (yet)--right now it's about not picking up sweets!!

[smiling jack]

Congrats Spacecat for 10 days of sober OS!! Here s your chip #. You are encouraged to please post as often as possible to share your ES & H!!

I am reminded again that yesterday is passed. Today, I need to avoid looking as OS's; I need to be ready to say "No, thanks."...and that cravings will pass if I believe I want them to.

Thanks Roxie and Cali for sharing your peace.

Jack# - 11/25 - 23 Days
Cali# - 12/5 - 13 Days
Spacecat# - 12/9 - 10 Days
Nina -12/15- 3 Days
Roxie - 12/15 - 3 Days
GG- 12/15 - 3 Days
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[roxiestone]

Congratulations Spacecat on your chip!

I'm rocking along with my armor intact. I know that this is a cunning disease and will return. I'd just really like to know what flips the switch for me. Is is brain chemistry? Body chemistry? Mood? Stress? Anxiety? Or a little bit of all of it. All I do know is that when the monster reappears, it's a physical sensation of emptiness.

The rational side of me says there has to be a physiological component to this that drives/makes worse the situation. But I have learned ways to improve my chances: daily meditation/centering time, exercise, staying away from my trigger foods. If I take good care of my body, it does a much better job of taking care of me.

Peace.

[cali]

Great job everyone for your accomplishments!! I am still trudging forward!!
I will NOT let financial insecurities mess with me enough to lead me to "pick up" any substance. It's only today that I have. I want to make it the best I can.
Have a great day!

[cali]

I again set myself up for success to the best of my ability. "Snow" is a trigger for me for booze AND food--but I will be ok as long as I keep doing the next right thing!!

[smiling jack]

I delete my stuff...ah well...try again... My thinking is funny...as I am "hoovering down" some OS's last night...I am thinking I won't have to be honest if I do 10 push ups for each OS...and I am thinking that's OK...until I eat more OS's than I want to do push ups.

Let go of yesterday...and try today.

Cali# - 12/5 - 14 Days
Spacecat# - 12/9 - 11 Days
Nina -12/15- 4 Days
Roxie - 12/15 - 4 Days
GG- 12/15 - 4 Days
Jack - 12/19 - Day 1
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[smiling jack]

Congrats to Nina, Roxie and GG!!! It's a Hat trick!!! A three base hit!!! 5 days each!!!

I made it through yesterday, but caved already today. It's OK. I handled it well...I just had a couple small OS's. I will think of what I need to do for recovery...and continue on.

Cali# - 12/5 - 15 Days
Spacecat# - 12/9 - 12 Days
Nina* -12/15- 5 Days
Roxie* - 12/15 - 5 Days
GG* - 12/15 - 5 Days
Jack - 12/20 - Day 1
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[smiling jack]

Why did I choose to look at a tin of cookies? I lost in a staredown. Peace to all.

Cali# - 12/5 - 16 Days
Spacecat# - 12/9 - 13 Days
Nina* -12/15- 6 Days
Roxie* - 12/15 - 6 Days
GG* - 12/15 - 6 Days
Jack - 12/21 - Day 1
Ananda - 12/
Dave - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[cali]

Jack thank you for your honesty. like you told me, just keep coming back no matter what!!

[dave47]

I will be working on 1 as of tomorrow. This is probably a last ditch effort to behave myself over the Christmas period.
My eating has been a bit inconsistent with OS but okay in other areas, and I am still getting plenty of exercise but this area takes total control when it suits.
Hope you are all well, glad to read your posts.

[cali]

hey Dave and all-good to see you!

we had company over for dinner last night-they made a beautiful dessert. I felt a little bit bad at first saying "no thank you" and I just said I am staying away from sweets. The woman's husband said "it's not sweet, it's made with pudding" and I just smiled....
anyway she was fine with it! I have 18 days today and I am really happy that I have not saturated myself with holiday stuff...I only have today, I have to keep it odaat.
Thanks everyone!!

[smiling jack]

I missed yesterday - Sorry - I'm very glad you dropped in Dave...good luck...I am going to hit the gym tomorrow...I've been off the path due to lousy weather and too much need to work.

Cali# - 12/5 - 18 Days
Spacecat# - 12/9 - 14 Days
Nina* -12/15- 7 Days
Roxie* - 12/15 - 7 Days
GG* - 12/15 - 7 Days
Jack - 12/22 - Day 1
Dave - 12/22 - Day 1
Ananda - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/

[cali]

wow 20 days later--I do feel so much better, and my face (skin) is a huge indicator that I am NOT eating sugar. Yes-I will be surrounded by goodies for the next few days. I have joined that cycle time and time again. I just know that I don't have to go there anymore. Yes, I absolutely will rely on will power, and the fact that I know without a doubt, that I can't have "just one". Have a nice holiday everyone!

[smiling jack]

Merry Christmas all... and expecially Congrats to Nina, Roxie and GG for having 10 days OS free. Here are your chips #

Cali# - 12/5 - 20 Days
Spacecat# - 12/9 - 16 Days
Nina# -12/15- 10 Days
Roxie# - 12/15 - 10 Days
GG# - 12/15 - 10 Days
Dave - 12/22 - 2 Days
Jack - 12/25 - Day 1
Ananda - 12/
Pony - 12/
Cheese - 12/
Others - 12/