Less Alcohol- May 2018- One Day at a Time
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So I have been camping all weekend. That is a huge trigger for me. There is a big group of us and I knew people would be drinking. I was worried about how I would handle it. I voiced my concerns to my husband so when I was offered that first drink we glanced at each other and I felt the support. Said no thanks and after that I had no problem. Food calories are another story. I was mindful, didn’t go crazy. But after I got home and entered all my food into MFP I consumed more than I thought. The meals were all group meals so I had little control over WHAT was served but I controlled portions and that’s all I can do. So, even though the calories were a little high the one day, I did not drink and now have 16 days AF. I consider that a success.14
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So I have been camping all weekend. That is a huge trigger for me. There is a big group of us and I knew people would be drinking. I was worried about how I would handle it. I voiced my concerns to my husband so when I was offered that first drink we glanced at each other and I felt the support. Said no thanks and after that I had no problem. Food calories are another story. I was mindful, didn’t go crazy. But after I got home and entered all my food into MFP I consumed more than I thought. The meals were all group meals so I had little control over WHAT was served but I controlled portions and that’s all I can do. So, even though the calories were a little high the one day, I did not drink and now have 16 days AF. I consider that a success.
Well done!, imagine what your calorie intake would be if u had drank..¿! At least now u can excercise to burn off your food cals without a bad head or that heavy feel from drink.
thats awesome u must b pleased with yourself!! 
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I'm just wrapping up my weekend away. I stumbled upon a wise soul on youtube who has been around for years. He used to be on Oprah long ago. Gary Zukav. He wrote a famous book about the soul. Well, as life has it, one of the first videos I watched was about addiction. He says addiction has diminishing returns when it comes to masking your deep pain. First, you drink one or two, then you drink a bottle and eventually you drink every day all day, but it does not dull or get rid of the deep pain you harbor. You discover to your horror the pain is still there. That's the nature of any addiction. It's a frightened part of your personality that is very strong.
So, it's up to us to discover the pain that the addiction is trying got mask. What is the deepest reason? Is it the pain of being inadequate to be in this world? Is it the pain of wanting to belong but not belonging? The pain of needing to be loved. Or the pain of being defective.
Sorry - if this is too much info. But I learn so much from self help videos. And I really enjoy learning and growing as a person.
Sending you all love. Tomorrow is a new week. And I"ll go back to being AF. It just feels so much better. Xo6 -
@Alzzi76 I think if you need a break, then take a break; you don't need to deactivate from MFP.
But I really feel that we need you and your cheerful spirit.
And perhaps, you need us too. Let's continue on this journey together. 3 -
Day 10 AF for me. Last night I got a bad bout of allergies ended up in bed shortly after 8 after medicating. Woke up and allergies feel better but I feel like I am coming down with something. I finally made myself walk the dog and go to the grocery store. I hope I am not getting sick....hope to work out later today. Last time I went AF for 30 days I got sick in the middle of it. You would think not drinking would keep me healthy.8
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JulieAL1969, have you read Gabor Mate's book, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts"? I think that you would really appreciate so much of what he has to say. xo!2
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Hi! I would like to join the group. My moderation goal is to drink 3 days or less a week. How do I join?5
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glamsquadtia wrote: »Hi! I would like to join the group. My moderation goal is to drink 3 days or less a week. How do I join?
You already did!
I personally find that reading this thread regularly is best to stay on track. And posting wins and losses helps. You found a great group of supportive people3 -
Oh! Lol Thanks! I'll take a look!2
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glamsquadtia wrote: »Hi! I would like to join the group. My moderation goal is to drink 3 days or less a week. How do I join?
You already did!
I personally find that reading this thread regularly is best to stay on track. And posting wins and losses helps. You found a great group of supportive people
Thank You!! I see!1 -
Win for the weekend: I changed my goal for May to allow drinking two night on the weekend but I only drank Saturday. I had no urge to have even one drink Friday!
Loss: now that I have been moderating to only one day a week of drinking for over four months - hangovers are tremendously worse than ever in my life. I cant even fathom how I was ever able to drink on back to back days. I may be changing my goal back to once a week just out of necessity.6 -
@wigi41 Thanks! I will check the book out! Xo0
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JulieAL1969 wrote: »@Alzzi76 I think if you need a break, then take a break; you don't need to deactivate from MFP.
But I really feel that we need you and your cheerful spirit.
And perhaps, you need us too. Let's continue on this journey together.
Thanku Julie,.. uve won me over..xo4 -
Anyone read anything by Leslie Jamison?
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salleewins wrote: »Anyone read anything by Leslie Jamison?
No, I haven't. I'll look Leslie up.1 -
Today starting off AF.. had been a chellenge not to have a splash of irish whisky in my coffee to peck me up
, confession of my past.. 
But I've got through that.. it'll b a test this avo or tonight.. but im going to keep u all posted.. coz i do want to make this plan happen.. i have to remember to drink more water. That's another of my struggles
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I’m going to try to keep it to one night a week. Currently I drink Friday night, Saturday night, and sometimes part of Sunday.
I think my overall energy during the week will benefit from cutting down to only one night5 -
eyelikesharx wrote: »I’m going to try to keep it to one night a week. Currently I drink Friday night, Saturday night, and sometimes part of Sunday.
I think my overall energy during the week will benefit from cutting down to only one night
That's sound a plan remembering if u do slip up i suggest drink plenty of water and theres always the new day, fresh start ahead. 2 -
Want to commit to dry MayMy goal for May is I will not drink alone, social occasions onlyI am just starting and I am planning on a dry March also.SanDiegofitmom wrote: »Back in for May. The slippery slope definitely was in effect for me in April. This month I’m committing to really working on not drinking anything except for an occasional date night. Thanks to this thread for keeping me honest!Still in! Goal is AF M-Th and the equivalent of 1 bottle of wine (total) F-Sun. I went 1 drink over last week on my AF goal and 1 drink over on my weekend goal. (the weather has just been so darn beautiful!)
One thing that I noticed was that I really thought about it before I did it. I asked myself, "Do I really want a glass of wine?" "Are you sure you want a 2nd (or 3rd) glass?" Most of the time my answer was, "Nope. I'm good." A few times it was, "yes", BUT no more mindless pouring. Looking forward to a week of good sleep and clear thoughts. Happy Monday and warm energy sent out to all!
Just a little query.. why all the woo's.. is it suposed to b a happy thing..
We all would want everyone to feel free and comfortable and free on this thread.. i do anyway ..
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Want to commit to dry MayMy goal for May is I will not drink alone, social occasions onlyI am just starting and I am planning on a dry March also.SanDiegofitmom wrote: »Back in for May. The slippery slope definitely was in effect for me in April. This month I’m committing to really working on not drinking anything except for an occasional date night. Thanks to this thread for keeping me honest!Still in! Goal is AF M-Th and the equivalent of 1 bottle of wine (total) F-Sun. I went 1 drink over last week on my AF goal and 1 drink over on my weekend goal. (the weather has just been so darn beautiful!)
One thing that I noticed was that I really thought about it before I did it. I asked myself, "Do I really want a glass of wine?" "Are you sure you want a 2nd (or 3rd) glass?" Most of the time my answer was, "Nope. I'm good." A few times it was, "yes", BUT no more mindless pouring. Looking forward to a week of good sleep and clear thoughts. Happy Monday and warm energy sent out to all!
Just a little query.. why all the woo's.. is it suposed to b a happy thing..
We all would want everyone to feel free and comfortable and free on this thread.. i do anyway ..
Because this is the only website or place in the entire world where "woo" is negative and people don't know that it's negative here? That's my guess anyway 6
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