Less alcohol - Nov 2017 - one day at a time

KareninLux

Hi fellow MFPers,

Thought to start this challenge today through end November because I really need it and sounds like some of you might, too.

I am not trying to quit alcohol but just trying to limit my intake during the week especially while allowing myself to enjoy some wine on the weekends. I need to be accountable to exert some control over my 'crutch' ... pretty sure it will help with my weight loss goal along the way.

I will try to post each day and invite you to do the same.

Will start this challenge today and run it until end Nov. I hope some of you will join.

K

dominiquehomza

Let’s do it! I have a few occasions but am otherwise going to be alcohol free. It’s more the food choices I make while drinking that I am totally avoiding!

boehle

I am in.

FattieBabs

Following this! I need to cut back and it is not easy... best of luck!

flippy1234

I'm in. I enjoy my wine. Really need to cut back and save for weekends only. Good luck to all of us!

KareninLux

All right! We are not alone!

Westschmeis

I will give it a try. Will help my weight goal a lot!

ali3boys

Just started doing this myself. Would love to have company. I'm in

sarasiza

I'm in

Luvmyhubby222

Totally in! I was just thinking of doing this, as it wrecks my calorie intake. Glad to have some folks in it with me!

flippy1234

It will be interesting to see how it affects our weight loss. Make sure you comment about how it's going here.

Sunnybrooke99

I’m in I’m working my way down. Trying to stick to two glasses all day. I was at four

deekring

I haven't had alcohol since Oct 15 and not planning on it til Thanksgiving Day. I needed to jump start, I had been eating and drinking and gaining weight. Literally, too big for my britches! Lol

nessalynn6780

I'm in. It's going to be tough!
Vanessa

KareninLux

Alright! Made it through the week - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu without wine or anything else alcohol.
Yippee! It was harder than I thought which I really hate.
But I figure it will get easier. Looking forward to some wine tonight.

fe452436

I have heard that having alcohol is injurious to health.A person after having it becomes unconscious.Person can say anything or do anything which he/she forgets afterwards.Is it true?If yes then it is dangerous.

Sunnybrooke99

Omg. I’m taking two 14 year olds to comicon.. this weekend doesn’t count. Next week tho!

RubyRed427

I'm in. Need to feel better and alcohol makes me feel worse.

AmandaPoole2

I'm ready. I've been living in Puerto Rico for the last year and a half. While living on the island it's easy to make an excuse to enjoy an afternoon cocktail or two..lol. Recent events and the horrible condition of PR have sent me back to the States indefinitely while my husband stays behind for rebuilding efforts. Being back in the States have brought to light a need to cut back a bit. Ready to get healthier and support is welcome!

ali3boys

So last night went okay; I made my "mini" goal weight today; but I can do better. So far I just been cautious of how much I'm drinking; but tonight I'm going to try and visualize before I even start what exactly I'm going to have and stick to it !!! any other ideas ?!? I think keeping my goal weight over the weekend will help. Hopefully... Lol

RubyRed427

I sometimes write CS on my inside wrist as a reminder to have Club Soda.

Francis3211

I am in, I drink almost everyday and quite a bit. Need to control

mrack1

I'm in. It's a daily struggle. I drink two pints of beer a day and none on Sundays, but I'm going to try cutting out entirely a few more days each week. Baby steps.

RubyRed427

Last night, I did pretty well. Only three glasses of wine when I went out with my friend. I set a limit of 2, but the third glass snuck in. BUT it could have been 4-5, so I consider it a small achievement.

Westschmeis

Three glasses of wine last night for dinner and world series watching. Gonna try to have wine only once per week until Thanksgiving dinner. Hope nobody brings over a good bottle!

ali3boys

Well... Saturday Didn't go exactly as I had planned; plans came up that was unexpected. So i volunteered to be DD which helped me when I was out; however when I came home some friends stopped by, again unexpected and we had some wine. Still tried to cut back, but still was more then I was planning. Today is football Sunday; and friends usually stop in. Good luck to you all on your goals !!! Any cut back is better then none :-)

cmriverside

I quit completely years ago. Much easier in every way than trying to drink "sometimes, but only a couple."

Westschmeis

The only control that counts in life is self control. Don't want to admit that I cannot exercise self control of alcohol along with the rest of a healthy diet.
A day without wine is like a day without sunshine, which makes Wisconsin in November even more gloomy! LOL

bbetebenner

I’m in!

AmandaPoole2

I did awesome last night. Only one vodka and water. Tonight I bought a beautiful wine and shared with my dinner guests. I only had about 2
5oz glasses. Getting better.

jmischel90

I'm so in! Started a new job in a new state and happy hours to make friends is not helping me be healthy.