Tag Archives: changing habits

9 YEARS SINCE MY LAST DRINK

    Quitting drinking is hard, and doubly so for alcoholics. First off we must detox, a painful, stressful, anxiety-causing process; then we have to change the habit. For those of us whose social persona is built on who we … Continue reading

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Eight Week Challenge: Update 3

I’m going outside right now. Yes, I am. Going out for my 30 minutes of gardening that I chose to pursue for my 8-week challenge. Yup, any minute now I’ll get off the computer and put on my sweats. Just … Continue reading

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8 Week Challenge: Update 2

I knew it was coming. The (dreaded) check-in from the Caffeinated Writer for the 8 Week Challenge update. She did pretty well meeting her goals; me, not so much. My goal was to lose some weight and girth by walking or … Continue reading

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I am joining the Eight Week Challenge with The Caffeinated Writer

Working together is a good idea. I need to lose weight to fit into my costume for the Star Trek convention in August. I’ve already cut down eating, so I will challenge myself to get exercise by walking or gardening … Continue reading

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