Less alcohol-December 2017-one day at a time
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I'm on day 58 of being sober. I'm not a person who can ever drink in moderation (We're talking one glass of wine leads to two bottles.), so I'm just done with drinking completely. And I'm okay with that.
Some days are harder than others, but the health benefits are so worthwhile! I've lost almost 23 pounds, I have tons of energy (no more hangovers), no more binge eating, a lot less mood swings, and I'm spending less (not just on booze, but no more drunk online shopping!). I wish I were like you guys and could drink in moderation, but I'll just have to live with not drinking. (I feel kind of vulnerable admitting to all of this, but it is the truth.)10 -
crazykatlady820 wrote: »I'm on day 58 of being sober. I'm not a person who can ever drink in moderation (We're talking one glass of wine leads to two bottles.), so I'm just done with drinking completely. And I'm okay with that.
Some days are harder than others, but the health benefits are so worthwhile! I've lost almost 23 pounds, I have tons of energy (no more hangovers), no more binge eating, a lot less mood swings, and I'm spending less (not just on booze, but no more drunk online shopping!). I wish I were like you guys and could drink in moderation, but I'll just have to live with not drinking. (I feel kind of vulnerable admitting to all of this, but it is the truth.)
Wow! I applaud you. I'm sure many of us, including me, have a hard time stopping at one glass. I know I have a big problem with that. I really aspire to quit altogether and am so close to doing that. Just need something to click in my mind to say, you can still have fun and not drink. Of course, I know that to be true. Great JOB! Great weight loss, too! No more hangovers- that sounds heavenly. I'm really happy for you!5 -
Thanks for the add and thanks for starting this board, @JulieAL1969!
My situation/philosophy with alcohol is that I like wine, but it just kills me to have to log 200+ calories when I drink it. I'd rather have food!
Basically, alcohol can be fun but let's face it, it's a vice and is a lot of empty calories.
I'm almost at maintenance (50 lbs lost, kept it off for a year, just can't get/keep these last 5 lbs off), so I've started looking for ways to get to the finish line. Really watching my wine is one of the microchanges I've made.
Good luck to everyone on this board with the challenge!
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@crazykatlady820: congrats on 58 days! That is wonderful. 2
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Day 34 and feeling more joyous in spite of stress. I can handle the stress better. I get more done.I feel proud of myself. I don't do/say stupid stuff under the influence of alcohol. I was forgetting stuff before. My work was starting to suffer. I was secluding myself more. I just kept drinking more and more to get the same effect. I am taking better charge of my health. I sleep better overall. I look better. I am more disciplined overall. I definitely have more money. Maybe I can save for a well needed vacation now. Liquor/wine/beer is no vacation in the end. I used to say I can't eliminate, but under times of major turmoil it is better to cuz 2 glasses leads to 2 bottles for me, too. Alcohol isn't essential for my life.8
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Cutting alcohol is THE most important change you can make for you body, mind and long-term health. My clients who cut alcohol get amazing results. When you add in nutrition, you become unstoppable! www.thepositivethread.com4
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Well, not great yesterday, but stayed under calorie limit.
I needed a couple of you here to help me savor that bottle of Old Vine Zinfandel!
Back on track today, no alcohol.4 -
crazykatlady820 wrote: »I'm on day 58 of being sober. I'm not a person who can ever drink in moderation (We're talking one glass of wine leads to two bottles.), so I'm just done with drinking completely. And I'm okay with that.
Some days are harder than others, but the health benefits are so worthwhile! I've lost almost 23 pounds, I have tons of energy (no more hangovers), no more binge eating, a lot less mood swings, and I'm spending less (not just on booze, but no more drunk online shopping!). I wish I were like you guys and could drink in moderation, but I'll just have to live with not drinking. (I feel kind of vulnerable admitting to all of this, but it is the truth.)
I am very proud of you to take the step you needed to and to admit it. I felt vulnerable also just admitting to my drinking problem. I am down to one to two drinks/day, but need to work on not having any, or just one a day. I even added diet gingerale and lime to my wine, with ice, to assist me, which is working. I know I gained my weight because of drinking a bottle or more each day. So so bad....Keep strong! I am rooting for you!! 4 -
2 glasses of wine spritzer....I was tempted to have more....but didn't and so so glad.4
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I was able to not drink last night....hoping for a string of those days!5
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Thanks to everyone on this thread for admitting your struggles and sharing your success. It really helps me to see that I am not alone. And yes, I also feel very vulnerable admitting that. If nothing else, this thread has forced me to acutely examine just how much I am/was drinking. I am not yet at the point where I am willing to concede that abstinence is the only solution for me, but that may be what it comes down to in the end.
As for now, I feel very good with how much I have been able to limit myself over the past few weeks. This past weekend was a very social one. Yes, I drank, but probably less than half as much as a normally would have. I was in control of everything I drank and able to account for it. I had no symptoms of a hangover and was very productive all weekend long while still having a good time. Thanks again to everyone on this thread.8 -
Goal 5 beers on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. Had a 6 pack of Henry's hard sparkling on Saturday. I was still under on calories because I planned! So I did well. Had a 4 pack of Barefoot Bubbly on Sunday. About 150 carbs. 0 beers on Friday!!4
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I did horribly this past week. Back on track. I was under my calories tho so thats my silver lining.4
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Yes! 5.5 oz of wine for the day! I did it!6
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Doing good here
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I found a gingerbread tea, yummy! I had 2 glasses of red wine making/eating dinner, then tea while doing school work.
Now that I have cut back, I don't have the desire to have the extra glass or to finish the bottle. For me it's being mindful, I thought would I drink a 2 liter of soda? Or eat a carton of ice cream? So I'm being mindful of my drinking just like my eating, learning to enjoy a glass of wine or 2 a few times a week.
Everyone is very inspiring, honest and non- judgemental here which I appreciate!
This is me too! Why do I make excuses for drinking extra wine that I would never make for eating food?
Last night I did not drink. The Zingiber Coconut Ginger tea hit the spot after a run followed by a long, cold walk with the dog.5 -
I believe the easiest way to succeed with this choice is to schedule awards for yourself like wine/dinner or beer/pizza or whatever alcohol you enjoy on particular/specific dates and challenge yourself to earn them. I also noticed that I tend to like it less and don't over consume like I use to when I done it more often.3
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Shouldn't limiting alcohol be getting easier? The first 2 weeks (business days only) for me were pretty much cake. It is week 3 and it is only Tuesday, and I want one. I did lower my calories a little this week, so that could be why.4
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No alcohol today, no problem.5
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