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Fitness journey
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Its not too ... well it is a protein shake after all. LOLBetter pick up some GAS-X
Saddle Tramp
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I am honestly curious about the drink. Can you taste the spinach?
Not one bit. I put a half cup of water, cup of protein powder, a handful of spinach, about a 1/3 to 1/2 cup frozen berries then a few ice cubes. Then blend. My blender has an actual smoothie setting which makes it really easy.
Pretty filling too. Jill’s husband adds almond butter and that tastes good as well. I just simplified mine.
Saddle Tramp
Moderator
Nice! Thank you.
I woke up pretty pissed off at myself this morning, so I poured out all the whiskey I bought on Sunday. I wasn't feeling good that day and I know whiskey helps with that, so I bought some. However, the all-day headache from drinking it just isn't worth it.
Last night, I saw myself on camera having a sip during the Livestream. TBH, I didn't like what I saw and I don't want my kids to see that either. I had been ok with it and now I'm just not anymore.
Finally, it feels like I'm failing myself, my family and this community. I hate failing. Hate it worse than I love succeeding. My plan is to keep alcohol out of the house and not drink. I'm a big fan of not drinking Tim vs drinking Tim these days.
Last night, I saw myself on camera having a sip during the Livestream. TBH, I didn't like what I saw and I don't want my kids to see that either. I had been ok with it and now I'm just not anymore.
Finally, it feels like I'm failing myself, my family and this community. I hate failing. Hate it worse than I love succeeding. My plan is to keep alcohol out of the house and not drink. I'm a big fan of not drinking Tim vs drinking Tim these days.
Saddle Tramp
Moderator
Tim, you are a badass! You saw a problem and set to fix it.
We're here to support you.
We're here to support you.
I downloaded an app last month to keep track. It is helpful for sure.
chaseydog
Well-known member
Tim, stay strong, and lean on us as well as family when needed. I'd been sober for a bit over 20 years, a decision I made after crossing a line in my youth that should never have been crossed. A bit latter in life I told myself your older now and won't make the same stupid choices. Started drinking again, and while I didn't cross the line again, I quickly found, as you are now, that I didn't really like going down that road, so stopped again. Best of luck to you, and know your not alone.
Thinking you have a problem and actually doing something about it is extremely courageous. I respect you sir, carry on.
Beninbeta
Well-known member
We could use a code word only us forum members would understand. Maybe Huevos. Like in the comments, "Tim, no huevos this evening right?"Thought I saw you drinking last night on the live stream and I was going to say something but I thought maybe it was just a Coke or something. Keeping it out of the house is a good idea for sure. If you want your audience to bust your Huevos if you’re drinking let us know.
carhaulereastcoast
Active member
Tim they say it takes 90 days to make a solid change in life. i know you can do it cause taking the first step is always the hardest. this is something that you can finish. keep your head up and push through. if you need help im sure you have a great support chain on this forum and around you . you can do it .
These are the kind of days I’d like to keep having.
carhaulereastcoast
Active member
great job sir keep going
carhaulereastcoast
Active member
Tim i just saw your new video on the ford truck. i know its just been a couple of days or so but i could see a difference in your face. i know when i start to lose weight i first see it in my face and i could see a difference in yours today so keep it up brother you got this
Now if only the scale would agree with you.
carhaulereastcoast
Active member
its funny but the scale will be the last thing that will change just keep movingNow if only the scale would agree with you.
Slid back yesterday after my inflammation spiked in the afternoon. Bought some whiskey, dulled the pain and felt a lot better. The tradeoff is today, I'm not feeling 100%. I had a weird weekend though where my energy level dropped quickly after doing work around the house.
I'm trying to identify the food or activity that caused the inflammation to spike. This morning I had my shake for breakfast thinking the anti-oxidants would help right away. I'm also drinking my green tea like I normally do to help.
I did some Yoga yesterday and will do some today. I'm surprised my inflammation spiked. I'm going to circle back with my doctor and see about increasing my Gabapentin prescription.
Not real happy about sliding back, but I have to not be so hard on myself and I keep telling myself this is a journey, not a race.
I'm trying to identify the food or activity that caused the inflammation to spike. This morning I had my shake for breakfast thinking the anti-oxidants would help right away. I'm also drinking my green tea like I normally do to help.
I did some Yoga yesterday and will do some today. I'm surprised my inflammation spiked. I'm going to circle back with my doctor and see about increasing my Gabapentin prescription.
Not real happy about sliding back, but I have to not be so hard on myself and I keep telling myself this is a journey, not a race.