Less Alcohol - March 2018- One day at a Time
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lporter229 wrote: »@MissMay "reward" Yes, I think that is where we fool ourselves. Don't beat yourself up over this. Can you think of it as a learning experience and accept it for that? We're all learning our limitations. It's a journey. Hope your day gets better.
Agreed. I think many of us have been there too.
I feel like Sunday nights are my hardest to not "reward" myself after a great week.3 -
runtodayamyrun wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »@MissMay "reward" Yes, I think that is where we fool ourselves. Don't beat yourself up over this. Can you think of it as a learning experience and accept it for that? We're all learning our limitations. It's a journey. Hope your day gets better.
Agreed. I think many of us have been there too.
I feel like Sunday nights are my hardest to not "reward" myself after a great week.
Same here. Mondays are my rest day from running, so that adds to the mix as well, especially when I don't drink on Friday and Saturday. I just need to break the mindset that alcohol=relaxation.2 -
I can totally relate to @MissMay and what she's feeling today. I am also struggling with having way too much to drink last night. Had a family get together and I started drinking before dinner to "loosen up" then continued on drinking during and after dinner. I know I was slurring my words last night...I kept trying to get it under control and not "sound" drunk..but I think I failed. I'm embarrassed right now. I went to bed feeling physically ill and woke up with a hang over. Ugh. So ashamed of myself right now.
I'm trying to allow myself very limited amounts of alcohol and most days do ok...but I need to get myself under control when I do drink7 -
runtodayamyrun wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »@MissMay "reward" Yes, I think that is where we fool ourselves. Don't beat yourself up over this. Can you think of it as a learning experience and accept it for that? We're all learning our limitations. It's a journey. Hope your day gets better.
Agreed. I think many of us have been there too.
I feel like Sunday nights are my hardest to not "reward" myself after a great week.
Same here - my challenge with the last couple of Sundays is that because I've been diligent through the week, abstaining from alcohol, trying not to substitute sweets or other foods - I end up with a decent size calorie surplus at the end of the week. This particular Sunday my thought was - "wow, I have 1500 calories to spare, what should I use that on if I'm not very hungry?" and of course the first thought was WINE! and then the second thought was, "really Karen? Wine? Isn't that kind of what we are trying to cut back on, do you really want wine or are you looking for an excuse to drink it?" and I realized that it was a fleeting thought but not really what I wanted (thanks mindfulness!). So... my Sunday ended up being an awesome mix of donuts for breakfast, a big pasta dinner with garlic bread, a cookie sundae for dessert AND some popcorn and M&Ms before bed. After the initial "WINE!" moment, I never thought about it again, and still ended up with calories to spare which has been so nice each week - even in maintenance I like finishing with a little leftover to keep me at the bottom of my range - which I have been steadily within the 2 lb bottom part of my range instead of the 2 or more upper part of my range since I started cutting back in January.
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Not sure if this is how to join...but I'll give it a go.
I enjoy wine. White wine. I'm working on avoiding any alcohol during the week. It's tough because some days I just want a glass.3 -
lisamoravec wrote: »Not sure if this is how to join...but I'll give it a go.
I enjoy wine. White wine. I'm working on avoiding any alcohol during the week. It's tough because some days I just want a glass.
Welcome!2 -
Can I rejoin?
I am going on a girls-weekend beach trip on April 20th - 1 month from today! I really want to lose weight and the only way that seems to work for me is if I cut out alcohol. So... it's my goal to be 100% alcohol-free for the next 30 days.
I CAN DO THIS. I CAN DO HARD THINGS!!!!7 -
And I'm sorry I lost track of this place... I was just doing what came easy.
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Went to my fav bar for a quick bite after work. Had a club soda and some wings. Told the bartender I quit drinking on Jan. 1st and she said she quit last Lent and lost 42 pounds.
Now, I need to get serious and not compensate for the calories saved with other treats. I would love to say by Jan. 1st next year that I lost forty pounds:)
@springsweet We are here for you! Xo
@lisamoravec Welcome! Let us know if you need any advice and keep us updated how you're doing.
@WinoGelato Happy for you! You enjoyed your Sunday without the alcohol and woke up ready for a great week! Xo You're really on to something- being mindful. Not giving in to impulses and thinking things through.4 -
Carolyn12457 wrote: »I can totally relate to @MissMay and what she's feeling today. I am also struggling with having way too much to drink last night. Had a family get together and I started drinking before dinner to "loosen up" then continued on drinking during and after dinner. I know I was slurring my words last night...I kept trying to get it under control and not "sound" drunk..but I think I failed. I'm embarrassed right now. I went to bed feeling physically ill and woke up with a hang over. Ugh. So ashamed of myself right now.
I'm trying to allow myself very limited amounts of alcohol and most days do ok...but I need to get myself under control when I do drink
Many of us have been there. Forgive yourself and move on. It's a new day. We've all done things like that that we regret. And family loves you nonetheless. No one is perfect. You'll get it back on track to moderation. Xo3 -
@mazcor536 Thanks for your great post! I look forward to my five month anniversary of AF.
You makes some great points. I love the one that we reward ourselves with wine. Annie Grace , author, says we need to change that around in our mind and say "I'm so happy I dont have to drink to relax, have a good time, enjoy life,...."
Beautiful idea of writing a note to yourself when you're hungover. Memories do fade. I really wish I did. I did take a picture of my face after a hangover last December, and every week for a few alcohol free weeks after that. It showed a much less puffy face a few weeks later.4 -
Like Rory Mcilroy said today.....dont try and be too perfect.....dont putt by the marking on the ball and get too mechanical with it.....sometimes its the imperfect putt that scores a birdie...
This is slow on the up-take but I've been thinking lots about this quote becoz its been coming back into my mind.
I set goals waaay too high to start off with then get upset when I don't meet it. Then its down hill and I acomplish nothing.
Thanku Norm, perfect timing, very true and enlightening. It's going to be well used.
So im going reset my goals to 1 standard drink a week. Then if i do itll b ok , or if i dont itll b a bonus..
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Hi just checking in. Oh my this is a daily struggle. Isn't it. I do find if no alcohol around much easier to abstain. Problem is when it's available one leads to two etc. Binged Friday Saturday on alcohol. But 3 days back AF. I noticed Sunday slept terrible. Thinking guilt and anger. But slept so good last night and back at the gym yesterday. I'm tired. Really helps me sleep. Night folks5
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missanne11 wrote: »Hi just checking in. Oh my this is a daily struggle. Isn't it. I do find if no alcohol around much easier to abstain. Problem is when it's available one leads to two etc. Binged Friday Saturday on alcohol. But 3 days back AF. I noticed Sunday slept terrible. Thinking guilt and anger. But slept so good last night and back at the gym yesterday. I'm tired. Really helps me sleep. Night folks
Good night xoxo
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Happy first full day of spring (where I am)! It was 75 degrees yesterday, when spring started,and going to be 50 degrees today. A new season begins! Just like the weather, we are all having our up and down days. Its natural and we have to stop beating ourselves up over it. As long as we keep trying, we are winning. Ok, I'm done sounding preachy, I hope.4
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Happy first full day of spring (where I am)! It was 75 degrees yesterday, when spring started,and going to be 50 degrees today. A new season begins! Just like the weather, we are all having our up and down days. Its natural and we have to stop beating ourselves up over it. As long as we keep trying, we are winning. Ok, I'm done sounding preachy, I hope.
You didn't sound preachy at all! Inspiring and positive is my take away :-) Jealous of your 75* , spring here and we will be lucky to hit low 40's as a high right now....it's basically still winter! Happy Hump Day, pals.3 -
Thanks to each and everyone of you incredible people for your kind words of incouragement yesterday about my bad choices the previous evening.
YES it is a new day and season. If there was anything good that came from yesterday, it is the fact I did not try to blame anyone else for my choice to have that extra drink that put me over the edge. I am clearly an adult that should be able to make smart adult decisions that won't cause harm to myself. I mean... I wear a seat belt, I cross at the cross walk, etc...etc...this should be as easy. UGH.
WELCOME all new faces on here as well.
Off to workout and make this a new start over.
BIRTHDAY WISHES ALSO TO THOSE I MISSED!9
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