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12/5/09 1:26 P

Didn't meet my goal for November which was 10 days AF. I got to 7.

November = 7/10

I think I'm gonna add my missed November AF days & add them to December's goal...13 AF days.

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12/2/09 6:18 A

To Date:

Oct.....7/31 AF days
Nov.....28/30 AF days
Dec.....1/31 AF days

17 AF days in a row.

Have a wonderful day everyone and keep smiling!!

Edited by: STAMPINITUP at: 12/2/2009 (11:46)

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12/1/09 7:36 A

16 AF days for me!!

28/30 For the month of Nov.

New Month New Beginnings!!! WE CAN DO THIS MY FRIENDS!! CUTTING DOWN AND GETTING SLIMMER!!

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11/30/09 6:41 P

A review:

In November 2009, I will lose at least 4 lbs by: (NOPE)

Earning a minimum of 2000 fitness minutes (ALMOST)
Eating within my calorie range daily
NOT OVEREATING ON THANKSGIVING
Limiting my alcohol intake (every other day AF)
Walking a minimum of 10K average steps daily

Thinking about my December goals.
xoxo
elizabeth

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11/30/09 3:47 P

Only 13 days for me (my goal was 20) but it is 1 day more than last month.

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11/30/09 11:56 A

I haven't had such a good month, with only 6 days AF (and 2 with only 1 drink).

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11/30/09 7:52 A

15 AF days for me in a row.

27/29 AF days this month. I plan on doing better next month.

to all of you for the great efforts that you have put in for this month. It's a hard challenge that you have all met. Cutting down is the what is most important here and you have ALL DONE THAT!! YOU ARE ALL WINNERS!!

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11/30/09 4:47 A

That's fabulous NESSA! I am pleased with my progress... did not make the 10 days but did beat my 2 previous months totals. Going to post my final total tomorrow!

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11/29/09 11:57 P

I haven't posted lately since I've been very busy but for November I only drank 4 days!

I'm on my way to being totally AF!!

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11/29/09 8:23 P

Stampinitup!!!

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11/28/09 7:32 A

13 AF days for me in a row.

25/27 AF days for the month of Nov.....my all time best!!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

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11/27/09 7:41 A

24/26 AF days this month

Edited by: STAMPINITUP at: 11/27/2009 (07:42)

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11/26/09 7:43 A

23/25 AF days for me this month.

Edited by: STAMPINITUP at: 11/27/2009 (07:41)

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11/25/09 10:37 P

Last night was 15. Won't hit 16 until Friday at the soonest, more realistically Sunday.

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11/25/09 7:02 A

Sometimes we just have to celebrate those special times. If you can get back on track all the better. For me that is not an option.... . One tastes like another and another. Oh Well!!


22/24 AF days for me this month!!

Have a great day everyone!!

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11/24/09 10:24 A

Well, I thought yesterday would make 15, but I got invited to dinner and had 2 glasses of champagne. Today will definitely make 15!

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11/24/09 8:11 A

Everyone is doing GREAT!

I've been AF for 17/23 days. Not my best month, but I'll still take it:-)

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11/24/09 7:04 A

Well done everyone!! Everyone is progressing right along!!

21/23 days AF for me this month!!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

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11/24/09 5:05 A

Welcome back AUNTVONNA!

STAMPITUP on your days! WOW!!!!

I have surpassed my previous months' totals and have 6 so far - aiming to finish the month with 10 days AF!

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11/23/09 5:03 P

to see you back, AuntVonna! Hope you can join in more often!

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11/23/09 10:17 A

Still at 14, but plan to make today and tomorrow 15 and 16.

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11/23/09 6:46 A

20/22 AF days for me this month!!

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11/21/09 7:31 A

Great attitude Andrea!!! Self control and moderation are the key words !!

19/21 AF days for November!!

Edited by: STAMPINITUP at: 11/23/2009 (06:45)

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11/20/09 11:25 A

Well I'm still only at 14, but I'm happy to say that last night was only one glass of wine. Doesn't count here, but still a relative success in my book. Don't plan to hit 15 until Sunday, but will try to keep some control today and tomorrow!

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11/20/09 6:59 A

17/19 AF days for me this month.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!

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11/19/09 10:22 A

14/18 so far. May or may not have a glass of wine tonight. Will try to resist!

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11/18/09 9:56 A

Hi everyone-I've once again been MIA, but I will be back for the December challenge! I had pretty much just given up due to circumstances in life and what not...but I'm ready to try again. Glad to see everyone is plugging away and doing well!

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11/16/09 10:23 A

Still only 11 for the month so far. But last night I only had one beer so I feel okay about that one even though it doesn't count for my total. Plan to make today 12.

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11/14/09 6:13 A

Thanks SHANNONIGANS and ANDREA for the condolences... I'm with you on 3 days so far AF this month... working towards the last two weeks of hitting Sunday to Thursday AF as I re-set my SP goals!

Edited by: SEPTEMBERSPIRIT at: 11/14/2009 (06:14)

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11/13/09 9:43 A

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT - Sorry to hear about your friend Bob. TO BOB!

Was hoping for more AF days so far but I'll take the 3 I've earned. Got another 1 in on Wednesday.

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11/13/09 9:12 A

Wow, Septemberspirit, that's terrible news about your friend. Good job on day 3, though.

I broke down and had 1 glass of wine last night, so I'm still at 11 for this month. I may or may not have 1-2 glasses today and am sure to have some tomorrow, but hopefully I can still hit almost 20 by the end of the month!

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11/12/09 9:39 P

Got my 3rd day in today... with the shock of losing another friend (who was my age) from a heart attack... it makes one realize how our lifestyle choices can make us live 'longer or shorter' lives... Raising a glass of club soda and living a healthy day in honor of my dear friend BOB... OMG I'll miss him and his great laugh, and sense of humor...

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11/12/09 8:58 A

11 for 11 so far. Definitely going to have some wine Saturday, though!

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11/12/09 6:32 A

Like Windstar I too want to get more AF days in so I cand shed some pounds for our Christmas party on Dec 10th - I want to abstain if I can for the rest of the month and with the money saved from not drinking hoping to reward myself with a new outfit for the party (and hoping the no drinking will bring my weight down again)... URGH So far only 2 days AF this month but working on my 3rd today!

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11/8/09 4:21 P

8 for 8 for me so far. I'm doing a full 14...or maybe 13...:)...because my doctor recommended it for my headaches. It's not hard to abstain when I know it's NOT an option, but I'm sure when my 2 weeks are up I'll want some drinks again (unless, of course, it really helps my headache not to have any).

One thing that's surprised me during these two weeks is that alcohol substitutes, like non-alcoholic beer or sparkling cider, really have hit the spot for me. I would have imagined myself just substituting my alcoholic drinks with diet soda or water (things I drink anyway), but I guess the ritual of sipping a beer or drinking something from a champagne glass really is part of the reason I normally like drinking, not just the alcohol itself!

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11/8/09 3:46 P

to all those meeting their goals or working an AF streak!

This week I was AF Tuesday & Saturday. 2/10 for November. Today will NOT be an AF day (FOOOTBAAAL!!!). Also taking a friend to b-day lunch at a local brewery & there's NO way I'm not having a draft beer.

BUCKWILD - Ohhh...is that (Starbucks) what you meant when you said it was a 'free' day & you felt like crap? Completely understood.

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11/5/09 12:41 P

Hey there! How is everyone?

No AF for me - yet. DH has been in charge of dinner lately, and always seems to have some wine waiting for me (in a glass already!).

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11/5/09 11:04 A

Plan to make today 5/5! Good job everybody.

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11/5/09 9:25 A

Well, here we are, 5 days into the month. I have one AF day, yesterday. Before that I had drinks every day. Today should be AF too, I am hopeful. I have a big christmas party to attend on 12/4 and HAVE to lose at least 8 pounds between now and then to fit into my dress.

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11/5/09 4:35 A

OMG - Many of you having an amazing start to this new month! I've got 2 days in so far and planning for 2 more this week so not bad for the first week!

The past 2 months I only managed 5 AF days for the entire month so it's GREAT in my eyes! Keep up the great work everyone!

You guys are AMAZING!!

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11/4/09 10:34 P

Good for you BWild!! Wish I could say the same (on the calories for today) Waaah. I seriously was going to stay on track today. Ended up shopping all morning for our new venture, & then my MIL shows up & wants to take us out to eat!
to a BUFFET...whine whine... I ate shamelessly - Kept thinking I was going to behave, but just kept eating - didn't even need dinner, but now that it's almost 10 dang oclock, I'm starting to think about food again, & I'm already up to like 2500 cals for the day...whine.

But I AM 4 for 4 AF.... so that IS something. If I don't hit the frig here in a minute, maybe I won't have a FOOD hangover tomorrow.

Jenn

Edited by: SPARKLES at: 11/4/2009 (22:35)

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11/4/09 11:30 A

Hello!

I am 3 for 3 also but I am NOT doing so great with my calories :(

I have 2 jobs, 2 kids and I am a full time graduate student and I often find myself running to starbucks for a quick pick me up and that throws off my whole day calorie-wise grrrrr! So today, i am going to try to be AF AND SF (Starbucks-free) lol

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11/4/09 12:53 A

3 for 3 for me too

Dawned on me today if I'm going to be working with DH & our friend on the weekends, it may cut down my drinking drastically! Good & bad. Actually good ok, but not necessarily looking forward to it either - I'll be so dry I'll blow away - hahahaha

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11/3/09 9:52 P

3 for 3 so far!

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11/3/09 1:05 P

2 for 2 AF so far. Haven't had time to set too many other goals - not even supposed to be on the computer NOW. yikes.

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11/2/09 10:07 P

November WILL bring:

2 days a week AF
3kg's lost
Continue C25K program
Start Strengh Training

Lets go!

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11/2/09 7:59 P

My goals for November:

1) Be AF for the whole month.
2) Be consistent with my workouts.
3) Keep my eating in check, even at social gatherings.
4) Continue tracking food.
5) Continue drinking 8+ glasses of water.

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11/2/09 6:39 P

Hi!
My goals for the month are:

17 AF days (Mondays - Thursdays)
5 lbs down (hopefully more!)
Track FOOD EVERYDAY (yep been having a problem with that one)
Try to stay within the 1200 - 1550 calories per day.
Exercise 3 - 5 days a week.

Robin

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11/2/09 12:45 P

My goals for November:

--Have 16 AF days.
--Minimize intake on non AF days.
--Finally reach the 1st 10lbs (need 5 more) I've been struggling with for months.
--Limit the amount of snacks to what the label says :)
--Burn 2,500 calories per week.

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11/2/09 9:51 A

I am going for day 2 today.
I love club soda w/lime and made sure to buy plenty of both- and opened a liter bottle last night that I'll have to drink tonight so it won't go flat.
Have a great Monday, all!

elizabeth

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11/2/09 9:45 A

Plan to make today AF day #2 out of 2 for this month.

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11/2/09 9:33 A

This month my goals are

16 AF days (or 4 days per week)
Stay within my calorie range at least 5 out of 7 days in the week
increase my activity level
apply my increased energy levels towards spending quality time with my family and on my schoolwork

I feel good writing these goals down- thanks guys!!

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11/2/09 12:51 A

1 for 1 - so far so good

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11/2/09 12:40 A

Oh, here's the November challenge! Cool. Goal for this month is 18 AF days. Reach goal is 20. I also want to eat 5 fruits and veggies a day.

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11/1/09 2:38 P

November goals:

Lose 5 lbs (at least) by my 50th birthday - the 29th
Strength train each body section twice a week
Increase walking distance (ultimately, I'd like to be able to do a whole 5 miles once in awhile - was working up to that when DH got sick)
Oh yes - match Oct with 16 AF days.
Get our financial proceedings started & behind us.


Edited by: SPARKLES at: 11/1/2009 (14:38)

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11/1/09 2:19 P

November goals:

1 - 10 days AF
2 - Lose 10#s
3 - Stay within caloric range AT LEAST 4 days out of 7 & complete all scheduled workouts

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11/1/09 11:34 A

In November 2009, I will lose at least 4 lbs by:

Earning a minimum of 2000 fitness minutes
Eating within my calorie range daily
NOT OVEREATING ON THANKSGIVING
Limiting my alcohol intake (every other day AF)
Walking a minimum of 10K average steps daily
Being grateful everyday for the wonderful people and blessings in my life

Thanks, Helene!

elizabeth

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11/1/09 8:27 A

I'm going for 12 af days this month.

Good luck everyone!

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11/1/09 7:36 A

My goals for November are:

1. To be AF for 20 days
2. To lose 5lbs
3. To increase my activity level by walking more - just bought a pedometer so I'll see how I get on with that.

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11/1/09 6:36 A

Welcome to November Team! Can you believe only 2 months left of 2009?!

What are your goals for finishing up the year? This month is Rememberance Day where we take time to remember those who have fought for us and given their lives.

With our team, I challenge you to remember the GOOD that you have done. I would ask that you recognize the progress you've made in 2009 and set yourself some new goals for this month.

My goals for November are:
1. To double my past 2 months totals and reach 10 AF days.
2. To lose the 10lbs I have been yo-yoing for the past few months (up and down) and stay in 160Ville (visited 170Ville a bit too much in October.
3. To increase my strength training and workout minimally 5 times a week.

What are your goals? Writing them down helps us to re-commit and start fresh. I look forward to reading yours and hearing of your progress along the way team!

We Can DO this!!

Edited by: SEPTEMBERSPIRIT at: 11/1/2009 (06:39)

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