Less Alcohol- May 2018- One Day at a Time

zzefiro

I'm in. Would like to shift from 2-3 nights a month to nil for May and see how I feel. Thanks.

TripMom

I'm in for the whole month of May. I really need this.

SanDiegofitmom

WinoGelato wrote: »

My May goals:
1. Continue to practice Mindful Moderation
2. Stay away from the slippery slope of consecutive drinks and consecutive days drinking, even in moderate amounts, what I’m calling Mindless Moderation.
3. More total days alcohol free than drinking - that hasn’t happened since February. March and April both had weeks with vacation and work trips that I didn’t adhere to my plan of abstaining during the week and only drinking on weekends.

Good luck to all and welcome to new members!

Mindless moderation!!! That’s me! I don’t struggle with drinking super excessively, I don’t have any problem stopping - it’s the mindless two glasses that I have! Good stuff in your post! I totally agree

Skyweigh

Continuing AF for May.

jecky74

I have 2 special occasions in May I may make an exception for but other than that I would like to have no drinking days.

SunnyDays930

Hi everyone! My goal is to be totally dry until May 24 which is the first day after the 30 days of the alcohol experiment. It seems like a long way away but I know it will fly by. Then we will see if I even feel like having a drink. I may not. Thanks Julie for keeping the thread going. I can't believe how the year is cruising by.

NewBelinda2018

I've started a 50 day self care challenge for myself. One of the items I will be removing for May is alcohol. I drink on the weekend with friends and hubby. I enjoy having a good time. I really need to get fit though so I am taking 50 days to totally take care of me. I've never done this before. The totally taking care of me part.

dbanks80

I am in! I didn't do too bad in April but want to do better in May.

Canuk2015

I've been pretty much drinking a bottle of wine every night for the last 4 years. The most I've gone is 2 nights of no alcohol. Every morning I regret it and try to recall what I binge ate after the bottle is gone and I go to bed. I'm disgusted with myself and the weight I have gained as a result. I'm joining this group for motivation and inspiration because I feel like I'm ready and need to change. I'm 43. widowed, mom to 3 kids

HarveysBud

Love that I've come across this. I am in for Moderation May. Love the OP's comment about more days alcohol free than those with. Far too many days I've worked out hard, controlled my food only to pound back a few (many) pints which kills my daily deficit. Thanks for this!

knotgood77

Canuk2015 wrote: »

I've been pretty much drinking a bottle of wine every night for the last 4 years. The most I've gone is 2 nights of no alcohol. Every morning I regret it and try to recall what I binge ate after the bottle is gone and I go to bed. I'm disgusted with myself and the weight I have gained as a result. I'm joining this group for motivation and inspiration because I feel like I'm ready and need to change. I'm 43. widowed, mom to 3 kids

This post doesn't make it clear what your goals are, but you can definitely start a path to something new....and better. I gave up alcohol for over 12 years at 1 point, and then decided I needed reminding why I don't drink anymore, and went back a couple years ago. After some making up for lost time, I have been dry since 2-18-18, because on 2-17-18 I went out, and proved once again that drinking, and fightin' are games for younger guys than me. Took like a week to recover completely. Now, I too am back on a path that will lead me to better things.

NormInv

Day 1 done......Wednesday though we are taking my employees to celebrate promotions and I am nervous about the optics of not drinking with them

RubyRed427

NormInv wrote: »

Day 1 done......Wednesday though we are taking my employees to celebrate promotions and I am nervous about the optics of not drinking with them

Just be firm with yourself. You'll do fine. You'll feel so good on Thursday morning.

snoo61

NormInv wrote: »

Day 1 done......Wednesday though we are taking my employees to celebrate promotions and I am nervous about the optics of not drinking with them

You could explain ahead of time, then they don't expect you to drink.

snoo61

I'm in again, by the way. I'm babysitting this month so my goal is lower. Kind of feels like cheating, cuz there's no choice.

twyla77

i loved the less alcohol in April challenge, so i’m going to do it again for may! felt great all month, and lost weight, too!

donimfp

@norminv, as far as “optics,” if you order a soda with lime or something maybe your employees will get the vibe that you’re celebrating. You could even ask for an umbrella (kidding!)

NormInv

glad to see so many friends back here

tropicalchicy

I'm in! I've been cutting back for a while but my issue is drinking excessively/bingeing when I do have a night out.

I am going away for a wedding this weekend and I want to be content with enjoying a glass or 2 of wine and not be tempted to keep up with everyone else.