aasharon my downfall is the sugar. I have a big time sweet tooth but if i can struggle through this first week i will ve fine 🙂.
I have read and seen that the sugar intake with alcohol was bad so still looking for the fix from somewhere i suppose and i love chocolate and biscuits (cookies). I will have some fruit i stead and plenty of protein to keep me going.

Sugar is a big culprit for us here too. So cookies,
candy, unless it is cacoa nibs for me and dark choc
kisses for hubby.

We read all the labels to see how much sugar or
salt or carbs or ingredients we can't pronounce.

Organic foods is something I look for when I go
shopping which I read is good for me.

When I add gardening into my everyday plans, it's
amazing how many muscles it takes to sweep, haul,
bagging leaves and hand picking pine needles. :)

The longer I don't eat salt, then when i do eat something
with salt, it's too much even for a small bite. Then when
i eat carbs, which i do every morning with my oatmeal,
which is also healthy and gives me the energy needed
to start my day, when it wears off, i can tell because i'm
dragging.

Good thing lunch for me is the next closest meal for the
day at 10am. Yep, i am an early bird at 4am, breakfast
between 5 and 6 and lunch at 10. Then an early snack
and supper all before 5pm which ends my day of food
intake.

Lunch normally consists of Tilapia fish that I steam quickly
and pair it with some steamed frozen veggies. A whole bag
of mixed veggies or veggie of choice and a nice size of fish
fills my belly and gives me energy for the afternoon gardening.
Add a delicious Gala apple or small orange or cup of green tea
its a healthy bill for me. :)

Staying busy outside helps keep my mind off food too.

I retire for the night early early to allow my mind and body
to repair itself from the day's activities and prepare for the
next.

Anyway, keep learning and you will find what works best
for you to get you where you want to be. Healthy and happy. :c014:

If you like chocolate, try dark chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the less sugar it has.

Love the pics! Thank you!

Thankyou for the tips guys. Rice cake tonight with low fat apricot jam as a treat and off to my bed im frozen tonight after rugby training the boys.

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Its really cold this morning -3C that's cold for us over here but its a beautiful morning again. One thing for sure those poor fishermen work hard they were unloading their catch early and probably heading out again today while the weather is good. Up early every morning might sometimes not be the easiest thing to do but i feel it a win every time. So thats me, WIN the morning and you're set for whatever happens for the rest of the day.

A real wet and rough morning. All fishermen are docked safely in the harbour as well as the cargo ship full of animal feed i suspect. Irish weather no wonder its the nations favourite thing to talk about its always changing. A bit like myself always changing but with the hope of sunny blue and skies ahead. https://i.postimg.cc/DyRDqbvn/20220106-115244.jpg

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Definitely a bit brighter arriving at work this morning. Happy with that.
Listened to a podcast about the new law that came into Ireland on Tuesday this week we now have minimum pricing on alcohol. No more slabs of beer for €15 they will be about €25 to €30 now, bottle of 🤢 wine minimum €7.00 and 750ml spirit's €22 it was€15.00 and less.The debate was interesting but its my own attitude that has changed where i know what side of the debate i would have been on 13 months ago. I guess its a cultural change we need here as its still ok or the craic (fun) to go out and binge. Thoughts anyone.

https://i.postimg.cc/rwftD70F/20211225-111950.jpgHi all. I was in France over the Christmas holidays and took a photograph of different buildings. I just love the granite used in this part of France, almost all of the houses are made with the stone from the surrounding area. So pretty and practical keeping the homes warm in winter and cool during the hot summer. Still got out myself today in the January rain so roll on February rain 🙂.

Morning. Missed yesterday had to make a quick trip from home to Dublin so took a day off from walking. To be honest i was more tired from the 7hr drive than i am from exercise. Respect to all you drivers out there.
This morning was dark and dull but peaceful only the birds singing for company, the beautiful views as the daylight arrived and the buoys lights in the harbour flickering on and off.
I Hope you are all doing well.
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https://i.postimg.cc/pLHrQYhP/20220111-173338.jpgThe end of the day and to be honest glad to see it. I don't need to consume any alcohol but after today it would have been an excuse to do so before. Instead i will walk the frustration out of myself. Have a good evening everyone

Love these pics. Thanks AL. If you could indicate the place name we can relate better. Thanks again!!

☘South coast of Ireland West Cork☘

Man I love your images AL48!

There is something so peaceful about places outside
the states that you and several of our SR members live
in and I appreciate you and them sharing those wonderful
special places with us.

Many of those lovely place we many never physically get
to see or visit. However, just knowing they exist and you
guys have the pictures and technology to show us, is priceless. :)

Thank you..!!!!!:c014:

You guys must think its dark here all the time but it a few weeks my walk to and from work will be in daylight 🙂. Cold morning but when its calm like this morning the reflection on the river is breathtaking. Today is a good day. https://i.postimg.cc/Bn0DHKqP/20220112-075320.jpg

Beautiful pics!
So much we miss when blinded by alcohol. This is a Much better life.
Thanks for posting

AL48 I love this thread. I come to it daily now to see your pics. Thanks for doing that!!!

Thankyou Getting up and out early is a win for me, making you guys happy is another and being able to do it sober is priceless 🙂.

Maybe you can put a collection together and self-publish Al. :) ❤️