No Alcohol November 2016 Challenge!

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  • CindyRoseMarie
    CindyRoseMarie Posts: 28 Member
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    I realize we're half way through the month but ya gotta start somewhere. I drink way to much wine, about a bottle a night and everyday I wake up and say "No more" but night roles around and I settle back into my old routine. I've gone weeks without and feel great but an occasion comes up (like "Oh, isn't that a pretty moon. I should have a glass of wine and look at it!") and I convince myself that 1 glass of wine will be fine, after all, it's been weeks. That one drink leads to the same old nightly habit until I swear off it again. I never give alcohol a second thought during the day, doesn't affect my ability to get up and function the next day, it's just a REALLY bad habit! So, how are you all doing it??? I really would like to stop drinking forever but I can't picture me in that life. Cindy
  • rachelr1116
    rachelr1116 Posts: 334 Member
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    Another night down! I had maybe a migraine today or just a really bad headache. My head was fuzzy all morning reminiscent of a hang over, so that was kind of dumb, lol. It finally went away in the late afternoon though! Hope everyone is having a great week!

    I'm pretty sure that I've identified alcohol as a delayed migraine trigger. I woke up with a migraine this morning and the last time I had a migraine it was also a few days after drinking.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,395 Member
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    CindyRoseMarie wrote: »
    I realize we're half way through the month but ya gotta start somewhere. I drink way to much wine, about a bottle a night and everyday I wake up and say "No more" but night roles around and I settle back into my old routine. I've gone weeks without and feel great but an occasion comes up (like "Oh, isn't that a pretty moon. I should have a glass of wine and look at it!") and I convince myself that 1 glass of wine will be fine, after all, it's been weeks. That one drink leads to the same old nightly habit until I swear off it again. I never give alcohol a second thought during the day, doesn't affect my ability to get up and function the next day, it's just a REALLY bad habit! So, how are you all doing it??? I really would like to stop drinking forever but I can't picture me in that life. Cindy

    That's what it's become for me. A habit. It's not just an occasional drink anymore, it's an occasional night OFF drinking. So I'm hoping to just re-establish the roll alcohol plays in my life. I by no means intend to cut it out completely but drinking out of habit/boredom needs to stop and there's no time like the present!!
  • onsickmom
    onsickmom Posts: 212 Member
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    tamera_g wrote: »
    Ugh, I fell off the wagon a few days ago and stopped logging calories too because I was so disappointed in myself.
    The kids were acting crazy and hubby didn't get home till late. By the time the kids were in bed, I just wanted to relax and do something for myself so I had a glass of wine. I have a hard time finding time for myself.

    Get back on the wagon....Do not feel shame....that's a trap alcohol tries to use to keep you with it...See it loud and clear !!!!!!!! It want you......Say no.....Take control....Start as many times as it takes...YOU GOT THIS!!!!!! Hugs......
  • blwelch1
    blwelch1 Posts: 81 Member
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    CindyRoseMarie wrote: »
    I realize we're half way through the month but ya gotta start somewhere. I drink way to much wine, about a bottle a night and everyday I wake up and say "No more" but night roles around and I settle back into my old routine. I've gone weeks without and feel great but an occasion comes up (like "Oh, isn't that a pretty moon. I should have a glass of wine and look at it!") and I convince myself that 1 glass of wine will be fine, after all, it's been weeks. That one drink leads to the same old nightly habit until I swear off it again. I never give alcohol a second thought during the day, doesn't affect my ability to get up and function the next day, it's just a REALLY bad habit! So, how are you all doing it??? I really would like to stop drinking forever but I can't picture me in that life. Cindy

    That's what it's become for me. A habit. It's not just an occasional drink anymore, it's an occasional night OFF drinking. So I'm hoping to just re-establish the roll alcohol plays in my life. I by no means intend to cut it out completely but drinking out of habit/boredom needs to stop and there's no time like the present!!

  • blwelch1
    blwelch1 Posts: 81 Member
    edited November 2016
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    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    CindyRoseMarie wrote: »
    I realize we're half way through the month but ya gotta start somewhere. I drink way to much wine, about a bottle a night and everyday I wake up and say "No more" but night roles around and I settle back into my old routine. I've gone weeks without and feel great but an occasion comes up (like "Oh, isn't that a pretty moon. I should have a glass of wine and look at it!") and I convince myself that 1 glass of wine will be fine, after all, it's been weeks. That one drink leads to the same old nightly habit until I swear off it again. I never give alcohol a second thought during the day, doesn't affect my ability to get up and function the next day, it's just a REALLY bad habit! So, how are you all doing it??? I really would like to stop drinking forever but I can't picture me in that life. Cindy

    That's what it's become for me. A habit. It's not just an occasional drink anymore, it's an occasional night OFF drinking. So I'm hoping to just re-establish the roll alcohol plays in my life. I by no means intend to cut it out completely but drinking out of habit/boredom needs to stop and there's no time like the present!!
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    That would be me as well, and how funny it is that i always thought i was the only one like that. I am trying to be more intentional about it this time around. I doubt i will quit it all together, but being responsible would be a good start.
    Welcome to the group CindyRoseMarie.
  • EmilyCowlard2016
    EmilyCowlard2016 Posts: 84 Member
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    Eek, going to a comedy show tonight with friends. Bought tickets ages ago. I'll most likely slip up and have a beer! Been good the rest of the month :(
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,395 Member
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    Another night down for me. Normally I would have had a few drinks with my husband while we cooked dinner together. Next month it will be nice to get back to that. Those are the times I want to keep beer around for and not just drink it all over the weekends, lol.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,108 Member
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    Happy Alcohol Free Friday.

    Never having to worry about how much I drink or drank? Priceless.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,108 Member
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    *Tap *tap *tap.

    Is this thing on? Where'd everyone go?

    No hangover Saturday. :)
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,395 Member
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    I'm here and not hung over! Woot woot!! I think this weekend will be my hardest but I'm going to tough it out. I might get some wine for Thanksgiving...there's going to be a little alcohol no matter what and with all the chaos of hosting this year I think I'll probably end up wanting it.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,108 Member
    edited November 2016
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    If I could have a glass or two, I'd probably feel the same way.

    Well, I could have a glass or two if the house was full and I was the hostess - because I would have to.

  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,108 Member
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    Sunday mornings are pretty dead in a, "Let's try to stop drinking in one of the biggest holiday months of the year," threads.

    :lol:
  • denise007
    denise007 Posts: 55 Member
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    Hello I've not posted in my fitness pal in years and haven't really been using the app I'm a healthy weight and work out but I was looking here for some inspiration to stop it cut back on my drinking - I relate to what some of you have said about it be it being a bad habit and about having the odd day off rather than the odd day drinking and when I say day I mean evening after all is done and I look at the clock and think wine o'clock so I am in if it can join at this late stage please?
  • blwelch1
    blwelch1 Posts: 81 Member
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    cmriverside wrote: »
    Sunday mornings are pretty dead in a, "Let's try to stop drinking in one of the biggest holiday months of the year," threads.

    :lol:
    cmriverside wrote: »
    Sunday mornings are pretty dead in a, "Let's try to stop drinking in one of the biggest holiday months of the year," threads.

    :lol:

    CM... when did you say you stopped drinking for good?
  • jo_nz
    jo_nz Posts: 548 Member
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    Still going here. Not really feeling the desire to drink lately - I have been stressed and tired which would previously have been a perfect excuse for a drink or two, but finding it easier and easier to skip the drink and do something else :)
  • LeelooX2014
    LeelooX2014 Posts: 157 Member
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    I did this in September and felt so empowered! It's helped me be more occasional drink night rather than occasional day off. I may join you for this last bit of November holiday or not! In September I even went out to a bar with friends and only had a cranberry juice. I still had fun! Will you guys also be doing December? I'll join you there as well.
  • rachelr1116
    rachelr1116 Posts: 334 Member
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    I ended up having one beer Saturday night. I was camping and one of my friends had bought a new beer from one of the local breweries. It's pretty expensive ($14 for a 4 pack of cans) so since he offered one I took it. It was just ok so at least now I know I don't need to buy a whole 4 pack for myself! I did pass on a can of my favorite local craft beer so I'm still considering the weekend a win :)
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,395 Member
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    Everyone's doing great!! I felt terrible all weekend but kept myself busy cleaning the entire house. I would have definitely been closer to giving in last night if I had felt better, so I guess there's that, lol. I am going to get some wine for Thanksgiving and some beer for DH and other guests. Other than that though I feel great mentally about this month! I think I got the stomach bug my son had last week but maybe not as bad....idk, but I have literally felt hungover for 4 days in a row now and it's really pissing me off. I didn't even go to the gym this morning and I never skip Mondays, they're my favorite. Only one more work day then a 5 day "weekend"!
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,395 Member
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    138shades wrote: »
    I started a bit back in November and my plan is to not drink until Dec 2nd when I go to a CON.

    I don't have a real desire to drink like normal, however, water and/or with lemonade packets are growing tiresome as my beverage lol. I don't like anything else.

    Let's keep it up.......however, I think I eat more without alcohol.

    I mainly drink water. At meal times though it is nice to change it up so I've been drinking sparkling water or iced tea (unsweet) instead of beer/alcohol this month!

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