Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time

RubyRed427
RubyRed427 Posts: 4,346 Member
edited December 2017 in Challenges
I plan on reducing alcohol intake significantly in January, but your goals may be different. We don't judge each other. We encourage each other in our pursuit of reaching our goals. Join us in our pursuit of becoming healthier.
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  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
    I am in. :)
  • Alpha12
    Alpha12 Posts: 251 Member
    I'm in! Thanks for starting this thread.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,346 Member
    Does anyone have a motivating book title, website, or YouTube videos that inspire them?
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited December 2017
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Does anyone have a motivating book title, website, or YouTube videos that inspire them?

    I'm not sure if this is appropriate, but here is a link to the AA Big Book in pdf format.

    https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/alcoholics-anonymous
  • Cleosweetie
    Cleosweetie Posts: 71 Member
    >>> However, the amount of alcohol I did drink would probably still be a lot to other people.

    @lporter229: I remember being shocked to read that one drink per day (as in, 5 ounces of wine, etc.) for women is all that is allowed to be considered a "moderate drinker." Once a woman goes over 7 drinks per week, she is considered a "heavy drinker." Ouch! I keep that guideline in my head every time I have a drink and really try to abide by it. I fully admit a lot of it is ego and due to the fact that I don't want to fall into the "heavy drinker" category! (Although sometimes I know I do.)
  • Cleosweetie
    Cleosweetie Posts: 71 Member
    Good for you, @cmriverside!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Cleosweetie wrote: »
    And my 2 cents: I think counting is important and helpful . . . I count and log everything I eat and drink, including alcohol. . .I actually think it's when people don't count that they can get into trouble.

    I log everything I eat and drink as well (with the exception of the past two weeks when I decided to take a break from logging for the remainder of the year). I find that it really helps. Except that I have those occasional days when I completely lose track of how much I ate/drank. Those are the days I am trying to completely eliminate.
  • Cleosweetie
    Cleosweetie Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks for weighing in @cmriverside

    >> I hope everyone gets what they want out of this exercise in moderation.

    Yeah, I think a lot of people are getting a lot out of this thread. And I know everyone especially appreciates how it is a judgment free zone! :)
  • daddio66in2000
    daddio66in2000 Posts: 33 Member
    Yes please, what do need to join.
  • Will_Run_for_Food
    Will_Run_for_Food Posts: 561 Member
    edited December 2017
    daddio66in2000 wrote: »
    Yes please, what do need to join.

    Just follow the thread. Click on the star on the top right at the beginning of the thread to bookmark it. Then you will get notified (a number will appear next to the bell at the top of the page) every time someone replies to the thread.
  • daddio66in2000
    daddio66in2000 Posts: 33 Member
    Thank you, got it. I have downloaded to my phone the App AlcoDroid just to track drinks I knew it was bad but yikes.....
  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
    Looking forward to this - my sleeping is terrible of late.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,346 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Does anyone have a motivating book title, website, or YouTube videos that inspire them?

    I'm not sure if this is appropriate, but here is a link to the AA Big Book in pdf format.

    https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/alcoholics-anonymous

    Thanks for sharing this. I read the first chapter about Bill. I will read more.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,346 Member
    jerijulian wrote: »
    @JulieAL1969
    “Does anyone have a motivating book title, website, or YouTube videos that inspire them?”

    “Drinking: A Love Story” by Caroline Knapp. It is a well written, very personal account of her challenges.

    Thank you for starting this thread. I’m in!

    Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check this book out. The title is intriguing.

  • slimbyjune18
    slimbyjune18 Posts: 101 Member
    I’m in too, was helpful in Dec especially with all the social events. Am planning dry weekdays and then the odd glass at the weekends. It really helps aid losing weight too. Looking forward to the group!
  • MaryBethHempel
    MaryBethHempel Posts: 513 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Does anyone have a motivating book title, website, or YouTube videos that inspire them?

    I have recently been getting a bunch of Tony Robbins dvd's, cd's, and even cassette tapes....He is a master on motivation. He is on YouTube! Happy New Year! :)

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