Stop the drinking insanity!!

rockmama72

We are rowing the same boat, my friend. I've cut way back for several weeks now. There are so many positives--I sleep better, I don't have that dull headache all day long, I have energy I haven't had for a few years, and a new motivation to start logging in MFP (one week back today!).

One of my most useful tricks: When my brain says it's cocktail time, I take a walk around the block. I don't know why it works for me, but it does. Maybe it's just about breaking the routine.

I've also noticed that my tolerance dropped quickly. On Easter Sunday at my parents' house (where wine flows freely) I told myself I'd just enjoy the day and did what I would always do. Nope. WAY too much.

Dragn77

Im like that....I will buy a bottle, cause I like to have a glass with dinner, swearing up and down that bottle will last me 3 or 4 days...a few hours later Im like...WTF whered all the wine go?! LoL

So for me, Ive resigned myself to it to only drink when Im not home...I dont keep it in the house at all. At home, I drink nothing but water or tea with my meals. I have no issues drinking when I go out since I only get one glass of wine with dinner anyway...I top out at 3 for a *party night of drinking* which isnt that much at all really.

Its only at home that I have issues with moderation. So I didnt ban myself from drinking at all, only in the situation I have problems being decent about it.

ear1011

lambchoplewis1 wrote: »

When I lost my weight two years ago, I stopped drinking wine. I logged every day, weighed myself and exercised. I maintained my weight for over a year. Then last summer, I sat on the patio and had a glass of wine. One led to two and so on. I am up to a 1.5 liter bottle a day. I feel like crap, don't sleep good and have gained 20 lbs back. I wake up motivated to quit and around 2 in the afternoon, convince myself that I can drink a little. NOT!!!

This is day one. I hope to log everyday that I am wine free. It will happen. I need to stop thinking about this everyday and live life

Hey girl I have this problem with ice cream!! We all do have our things things that ultimately sabotage us! I'd like to join you in trying to do better... Only with my vice!! I wanna post on here with you if you don't mind!! We can keep each other motivated !! I have 10-12 lbs I can't lose and I know it's because of my dessert addiction... My name is Emma by the way! Thanks for the topic I feel less alone

lambchoplewis1

It is my alcohol witching hour. 2:00 is my old time to start to drink. I just read all these posts and am ok. No wine in house and I am going to take a hot bath. I did exercise this morning so I am doing good. Food intake great. I will send note later that I made it.

lambchoplewis1

I did it!!! Two days down. Feeling good. Had a nice bath, dinner, a little TV and now off to bed. Eating a ton of veggies. Every time I want to drink, I eat carrots, cauliflower peppers etc. I guess better than wine!!!

Feistycat

That's a good idea, Lambchop. I'm going to try that.

lambchoplewis1

Good morning!!! Day 3. I actually feel great. Sleeping like a baby. Actually watched the 10:00 news last night. Not sure the last time I was awake for that

fatjon73

lambchoplewis1 wrote: »

Good morning!!! Day 3. I actually feel great. Sleeping like a baby. Actually watched the 10:00 news last night. Not sure the last time I was awake for that

Are you making notes of how your feeling through this too???

Just a thought it may help you in the coming weeks.....write down each day your drink free.....how it made you feel that day, what extra you did instead of drink etc.....how you coped with the cravings too....

Then if you find your struggling in 2 or 4 weeks, refer back to the book.......see if it can help......

Great effort so far....keep it up.........

SnailyPie

I'm trying to eliminate my before bed wine too... It's become more of a habit that I'd like and I definitely don't need the extra calories. I'm guilty of the "just one more glass" rationalization and would love to become the "one is enough" type of person. For now, I understand that one glass just isn't enough- probably because I'm using wine at the end of the day as a friend, to unwind, to let go of the day's stressors. I plan to trade in my bottle for herbal tea and meditation. Hopefully once I meet my needs in other ways and break the habit it will become easier to just have one glass occasionally in a social setting.

ear1011

SnailyPie wrote: »

I'm trying to eliminate my before bed wine too... It's become more of a habit that I'd like and I definitely don't need the extra calories. I'm guilty of the "just one more glass" rationalization and would love to become the "one is enough" type of person. For now, I understand that one glass just isn't enough- probably because I'm using wine at the end of the day as a friend, to unwind, to let go of the day's stressors. I plan to trade in my bottle for herbal tea and meditation. Hopefully once I meet my needs in other ways and break the habit it will become easier to just have one glass occasionally in a social setting.

Good advice

Katiehenshall

You are such an inspiration! You've got this

Bghere1

Ah very much up my alley here. Moderation is the key to most good things. For me it is the beers. The weekend arrives, I buy beer, and grill out all weekend. Instead of getting my bubble gum butt in the gym, I am hanging at the house with the fam and the fella's drinkin, singin, and not getting any thinner by any means. I recently lost ~15 pounds, and hadn't had a drop for three weeks. Needless to say half of the weight came back quickly after resuming my enjoyments. Alcohol is wonderful stuff but evil to our waistlines. Best of luck all

lambchoplewis1

It is around 3:00. The next few hrs are the hardest for me. I am drinking water and ate veggies to stop thinking about drinking. I am starting tho think why I drink. It is just a way to pass the time. When I start drinking, I can just say the hell with everything. But, then I go to sleep and wake up not rested and mad at myself. It is day three and tough. I can do this. I will report at bedtime

Feistycat

Thanks for checking in, Lambchop. I find that a funny TV show or movie is a cheery distraction. Maybe you could knit or keep you hands busy. Or maybe you're at work, so... My biggest trigger is boredom, I think. I have a low tolerance for boredom.

You know when I absolutely cannot drink? When I exercise...too spill-y. Ha.

lambchoplewis1

I made it 3 days!!! It was hard today but I took it one mi ute at a time from 2:30 -4:00 but I drank a lot of water and veggies. I am not sure I miss drinking as much as I miss the habit of drinking. I want to continue on this path. Maybe I will eventually be able to have a glass of wine out for dinner. Who knows but not now.

lambchoplewis1

I just went to the rational.org website. Just the overview looks great. I will dig in. Thx

lambchoplewis1

Ok. Day 4 here we go!! I am up early. Could have slept a lot longer. Sleeping great with no wine. I will post later.