Less Alcohol - August 2018 - One Day at a Time

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  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    donimfp wrote: »
    @Ksandoval0401, good for you! The vanity factor is huge for me.

    In fact, this morning I realized I was channeling @Norminv when I looked in the mirror and thought, "Damn, girl, you are looking good!"

    haha nicely done...
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    We all need everyone , we are stronger that way.. :p;)

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  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    U probably already know this or it's in the info at the beginning, just in case someone hasnt seen it.
    Happy living my friends :);)
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    100_PROOF_ wrote: »
    Just wanted to say that I'm following along, I don't have anything really useful to add right now but I'm still reading here :)

    Uve got guts,.. lol :p:D
  • tracimcp
    tracimcp Posts: 21 Member
    Is it normal to feel tired the first week? I noticed my sleep hasn't been as good right now either. I hope I get the energy you all are talking about soon!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,374 Member
    tracimcp wrote: »
    Is it normal to feel tired the first week? I noticed my sleep hasn't been as good right now either. I hope I get the energy you all are talking about soon!

    Took me about 2.5 weeks to get that energy. And sleep for me is always an issue- just don’t sleep well in general. I imagine that it has something to do with the sugar withdrawal/dopamine effect has changed because you’re not drinking. I felt anxious and depressed for the first week.
  • donimfp
    donimfp Posts: 795 Member
    @tracimcp, the first two weeks , which I’m just past, I was super tired during the day but then couldn’t sleep well at night because I would wake up suddenly feeling panicked. It’s a bummer but I just kept reassuring myself that my body was readjusting. It has really calmed down now. Hang in there. As they say, it gets better.
  • JohnBarth
    JohnBarth Posts: 672 Member
    So glad I found this group. While I am in the modification group-I appreciate all the comments and insights

    Keep up the great work! AF for just over a month now and plan to stay AF Through August. Beginning next month, I'll likely follow your example of limiting consumption to weekends and restricting to non-binge levels.
  • donimfp
    donimfp Posts: 795 Member
    @WinoGelato, well done! In logging on does that mean you carefully log your calories? I have never managed to make that a consistent habit but now that I’m feeling less angst about alcohol maybe I’m ready to try to make that a discipline. Weight isn’t a huge issue for me but I’d certainly be glad to lose some. I realize this is probably a very stupid question to ask on MFP but do you find logging food/calories is important?
  • donimfp
    donimfp Posts: 795 Member
    @WinoGelato, thanks for the reply. I know it's off-topic and don't mean to take the discussion on a new direction. Wow. I'm going to have to try that. It sounds really daunting. 1975 days? I'm super impressed. I'll go find other discussions if I need further info, but thanks!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,374 Member
    LC0924 wrote: »
    Just another new-ish person who wanted to say I appreciate all of you and your insights - moderating or abstaining, you’re all great ☺️

    Happy you’re here, too!