Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time
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Speaking of kettles, I would love to recommend this one, a Cuisinart with multiple temps. That allows you to heat water to the right temp for green tea, black tea, pour over coffee or just a straight boil. It's changed my life and also made it easier for me to develop a tea habit. Also named best electric kettle by Wirecutter. Day 16 here we come. I'm feeling great and feel like daily wine is a habit from the remote past.5
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@MaryBethHempel my husband loves craft beer as well. It totally doesn't bother me that he drinks them in front of me bc I'm such a wine person. Beer holds no allure for me, and I'm very thankful for that!1
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Hubby and I went for pizza last night (as you can see we go out to eat OFTEN) LOL! I was proud that I didnt get any beer. Pizza and Beer goes hand in hand like Peanut butter and Jelly. But I totally passed and had water. Sooooooo proud of myself. I hate the feeling of temptation though and the internal struggle to drink or not to drink.4
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Hubby and I went for pizza last night (as you can see we go out to eat OFTEN) LOL! I was proud that I didnt get any beer. Pizza and Beer goes hand in hand like Peanut butter and Jelly. But I totally passed and had water. Sooooooo proud of myself. I hate the feeling of temptation though and the internal struggle to drink or not to drink.
Man, you sound like me! But congrats on your victory!
Ok, today I'm starting my Dry January. It's not too late is it?
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@MaryBethHempel my husband loves craft beer as well. It totally doesn't bother me that he drinks them in front of me bc I'm such a wine person. Beer holds no allure for me, and I'm very thankful for that!
My hubby too! We live in San Diego which is craft beer heaven. Luckily I’m like you - I like it but can take or leave it. I noticed my skin looks so great today without makeup. Makes me want to keep up the dry come February. I admit I will enjoy the option of wine for special occasions once feb hits! I’m going out to dinner with my cousin tonight. She and I are known for long meals with a bottle shared between us. I warned her I’m dry though! Looking forward to another challenge.
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Feeling a bit discourage my b/f for the last three days has gotten $h!tfaced and missed work for partying (being hungover) while I have been good and going to bed. I know I use to be the same but its tempting to cave when he is drinking and join him. But at the same time I am so disappointed in his actions. (missing work... really)
1/1-drank
1/2-no-hungover (at work)- over ate
1/3-no
1/4-no
1/5-drank
1/6-no
1/7-drank
1/8 no
1/9 no
1/10 no
1/11 drank
1/12 drank
1/13 drank
1/14 no
1/15 no
1/16 no- dont plan to
37.5% - enjoying keeping this percentage talley keeps me motivated to lower it or just see it not rise2 -
JulieAL1969 wrote: »Just watched this youtube. I think it was only six minutes long. The guy in it is energetic and positive. Says he started with a 30 day challenge like we're trying, and now he's at six years alcohol free. He gives some valid reasons for him and us to continue.
*Last few minutes he speaks of his website where you can sign up for his challenge. Ignore that part;)
https://youtu.be/RwZ7Ekhs-Lk
Wow, this was great, thanks for sharing!2 -
Hey!
I have been a daily drinker (usually a cocktail or two or a glass of wine) for years. I'm in good health, except that I'm overweight, but all my blood work and cholesterol levels are completely normal.
I still want to cut down significantly, mostly because I am trying to lose weight and I can do without the empty calories and sugar. Plus the calories in the mixers.
So far I'm limiting myself to only having a drink on the weekends. It's working okay so far.
Hope everyone else does well with their goals!5 -
1/1-NADA
1/2-NADA
1/3-NADA
1/4-NADA
1/5-12 oz wine
1/6-5 oz wine
1/7-12 oz wine
1/8 NADA
1/9 3 oz wine
1/10 12 oz wine
1/11-NADA
1/12-15 oz wine and 2oz whiskey
1/13-16 oz wine
1/14-NADA
1/15-NADA
Friday evening was my first real "I drank more than I should have" evening since Jan 1. And, yes, like so many of you said, I was disappointed with myself. It was snowing, hubby was cooking dinner...same old story. On Saturday we drove to my mom's house in Pittsburgh to pick her up. My brother brought me a bottle of wine and hubby and I shared it. I did not drink on Sunday or yesterday. Yesterday my mother made a comment about my drinking that really bothered me. Nobody has ever really said anything to me about drinking too much and I did not like hearing that coming from someone who cares about me.
This thread continues to inspire me and also make me question my relationship with alcohol (which is a good thing). Still working on trying to figure it out though. @SuzJok85 -Thank you for that wonderful post. It definitely hit home in so many ways.3 -
springsweet wrote: »Hubby and I went for pizza last night (as you can see we go out to eat OFTEN) LOL! I was proud that I didnt get any beer. Pizza and Beer goes hand in hand like Peanut butter and Jelly. But I totally passed and had water. Sooooooo proud of myself. I hate the feeling of temptation though and the internal struggle to drink or not to drink.
Man, you sound like me! But congrats on your victory!
Ok, today I'm starting my Dry January. It's not too late is it?
It is never too late. Welcome!!2 -
Wow. Take a look at this TED talk I just watched. Is anybody here familiar with naltrexone and/or The Sinclair Method?
https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts 2 -
Also - is there any kind of support network for people who don't want to completely abstain from alcohol, but would like to significantly cut back? Or is AA still the only option out there?1
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springsweet wrote: »Also - is there any kind of support network for people who don't want to completely abstain from alcohol, but would like to significantly cut back? Or is AA still the only option out there?
I'm just cutting back from the week days. So I still show that I drink Fri-Sun.3 -
Really interesting! I had heard of it but that was a pretty interesting TED talk.springsweet wrote: »Wow. Take a look at this TED talk I just watched. Is anybody here familiar with naltrexone and/or The Sinclair Method?https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts
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springsweet wrote: »Wow. Take a look at this TED talk I just watched. Is anybody here familiar with naltrexone and/or The Sinclair Method?
Pretty powerful… Thanks for sharing.springsweet wrote: »Also - is there any kind of support network for people who don't want to completely abstain from alcohol, but would like to significantly cut back? Or is AA still the only option out there?
Someone here may be, I’m not aware of one.
I personally come from a family (mom’s side – not my mom) with a long history of alcohol abuse. That in and of itself has always made me conscious of my intake and patterns. I potentially walk a slippery slope but have always kept it in check.
Sustainable moderation has always been what I’ve practiced, but for many it is not. For some, it may not be possible.
One of my closest friends has been in and out of AA a few times over the last 30 years. He was dry for almost 15 years before he relapsed. He got clean again for about another 10 years before he was in trouble again. He’s sober again… for now… He shares his stories with me about what it’s like (much like the speaker in the video clip you provided) when he starts and can only stop once he blacks out.
I’ve asked him if he ever gets too full and needs to stop. He says at a certain point, he no longer feels that sensation and it’s all about the drink. He’s lost two marriages and the stories about what took place with his kids as young ones while growing up is terrifying.
Pretty scary, but very real.
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Had 2 glasses of wine last night, which is half my normal consumption, its a start I suppose.13
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springsweet wrote: »Wow. Take a look at this TED talk I just watched. Is anybody here familiar with naltrexone and/or The Sinclair Method?
Pretty powerful… Thanks for sharing.springsweet wrote: »Also - is there any kind of support network for people who don't want to completely abstain from alcohol, but would like to significantly cut back? Or is AA still the only option out there?
Someone here may be, I’m not aware of one.
I personally come from a family (mom’s side – not my mom) with a long history of alcohol abuse. That in and of itself has always made me conscious of my intake and patterns. I potentially walk a slippery slope but have always kept it in check.
Sustainable moderation has always been what I’ve practiced, but for many it is not. For some, it may not be possible.
One of my closest friends has been in and out of AA a few times over the last 30 years. He was dry for almost 15 years before he relapsed. He got clean again for about another 10 years before he was in trouble again. He’s sober again… for now… He shares his stories with me about what it’s like (much like the speaker in the video clip you provided) when he starts and can only stop once he blacks out.
I’ve asked him if he ever gets too full and needs to stop. He says at a certain point, he no longer feels that sensation and it’s all about the drink. He’s lost two marriages and the stories about what took place with his kids as young ones while growing up is terrifying.
Pretty scary, but very real.
I totally worry about becoming someone who like goes off the deep end and becomes an alcoholic (but I tend to worry about all kinds of terrible outcomes and illnesses) I guess this is why in the Naked Mind she talks about how personal it is for everyone. What they can handle. I personally hate being drunk. I think it feels terrible - so I walk that slippery slope of a couple glasses of wine. But tolerance builds through repetition. Man, I am loving the dry January and new perspective. I believe my alcohol consumption has been wrapped up in a) simply habit and b) a way to calm anxiety. This month has proved that I don’t need a glass of wine to calm down. In fact, a hot tea actually makes me feel better! I am curious about February though. I don’t want the daily “should I drink or not” take up so much headspace. I like not thinking about it! Sorry rambling6 -
SanDiegofitmom wrote: »I totally worry about becoming someone who like goes off the deep end and becomes an alcoholic (but I tend to worry about all kinds of terrible outcomes and illnesses) I guess this is why in the Naked Mind she talks about how personal it is for everyone. What they can handle. I personally hate being drunk. I think it feels terrible - so I walk that slippery slope of a couple glasses of wine. But tolerance builds through repetition. Man, I am loving the dry January and new perspective. I believe my alcohol consumption has been wrapped up in a) simply habit and b) a way to calm anxiety. This month has proved that I don’t need a glass of wine to calm down. In fact, a hot tea actually makes me feel better! I am curious about February though. I don’t want the daily “should I drink or not” take up so much headspace. I like not thinking about it! Sorry rambling
You're not rambling... It's real.. And, it is different for everyone. Each of us need to come to terms with it (or not) on our own- whatever that means.
Regardless, I think becoming aware of it and knowing how to deal with it honestly is key. Otherwise, it get's away and then issues come into play.
I keep using the term "sustainable moderation" because to me, it means knowing when to tone it down, when to turn it off and more importantly - when to enjoy. My personal definition says if I can't do any of those three - there's an issue.
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Day 16, still young but pretty much in the books.
Since we are sharing....I started drinking pretty late in life....early 20s and hated the taste at first. Over the years I developed a palate for black coffee and whiskey and vodka and olive brine. I have abused alcohol. I never ever get a hangover, no headache, but when I would wake up, I'd have a dry mouth, a bloated tummy and a feeling of deep regret. I went from one vodka martini to 3, and some nights even 4. The more I drank the more questionable my decisions would become. I would wake up the next day and think hard to last night and would be hoping I didnt make any stupid choices. It was my escape. I hope no more.13 -
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