Less Alcohol - February 2019 - One Day at a Time
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@gladys0919 thank you for your support....super appreciated!2
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Man I love this thread!! I remember staying the night with my step-mother one evening, about 10 years ago. It was a bad weather day so I could not commute home. I asked her if she wanted to drive to the liquor store with me, she said, "well if you want to be an alcoholic". Those words stuck with me. I thought it sounded funny then. I have now been successful this past six months and not having to buy a bottle of wine every Friday, it has been over a year since I have drank 3 - 5 bottles of wine a week. I have made progress, so much more to go. I drank a good amount on Wednesday night, knew as soon as I got off of work I was going to. Heck, possible snow day tomorrow, free pass right? So, then my next day of overeating began. Just finished logging for yesterday, about 500 calories over my daily limit and the wonderful message at the end "if every day was like today you'd weight 205 pounds in 5 weeks" GASP!!!
Thank you all for being here.
Have a nice Friday
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teriseaton wrote: »Man I love this thread!! I remember staying the night with my step-mother one evening, about 10 years ago. It was a bad weather day so I could not commute home. I asked her if she wanted to drive to the liquor store with me, she said, "well if you want to be an alcoholic". Those words stuck with me. I thought it sounded funny then. I have now been successful this past six months and not having to buy a bottle of wine every Friday, it has been over a year since I have drank 3 - 5 bottles of wine a week. I have made progress, so much more to go. I drank a good amount on Wednesday night, knew as soon as I got off of work I was going to. Heck, possible snow day tomorrow, free pass right? So, then my next day of overeating began. Just finished logging for yesterday, about 500 calories over my daily limit and the wonderful message at the end "if every day was like today you'd weight 205 pounds in 5 weeks" GASP!!!
Thank you all for being here.
Have a nice Friday
Teri
Thank you for sharing Teri. A few years back while on vacation with a huge group of friends (we were still in our late 20's!!) one of the girls had a cocktail for breakfast, and even on vacation we were ALL appalled, even for us that were partying hard, young and free. And i remember a few talking behind her back saying "jesus, that girl drinks way too much, like she can't control herself".... and we were embarrassed for her cos she DID drink too much.... and i remember thinking "i will NEVER be that person that people think drinks too much".... fast forward to now and I saw no difference in what she was doing to what i was doing, other than, I HID IT WELL. God it feels good to type this and face it. Moderation is what I am going for right now, whatever that means for me............6 -
@gladys0919 Yes, it does feel good to be so honest. Safely
I am married to an alcoholic. I remember raising our kids, being so angry at him and wishing I could be an alcoholic and he could see what it is like...….ooppsss. 2 -
I live in a rental duplex and the landlord decided to sell the place. So now we are not sure if we're even going to be able to live here much longer and may have to move without much notice. This happened with the last three rentals we lived in too! The real estate lady is showing the house this weekend and all next week which is very frustrating since I work from home. I do not want to be here when a bunch of people are going through my house. Usually when things like this happen I get stressed out and drink a lot. Hoping to stick with my usual few beers tonight. Maybe I won't even have time to drink at all this weekend and next week, it's going to take a lot of effort keeping this place spotless with two kids!3
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Goal: 4AF days per week. It is a short month.
February 1 - 3 drinks
February 2 - AF
February 3 - 3 drinks - Superbowl was boring this year. I have to rack up some AF days!
February 4 - AF
February 5 - AF
February 6 - AF
February 7 - 3 drinks
February 8
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Running tab: 4 AF days out of 7 days - hit the target, but barely.0 -
I live in a rental duplex and the landlord decided to sell the place. So now we are not sure if we're even going to be able to live here much longer and may have to move without much notice. This happened with the last three rentals we lived in too! The real estate lady is showing the house this weekend and all next week which is very frustrating since I work from home. I do not want to be here when a bunch of people are going through my house. Usually when things like this happen I get stressed out and drink a lot. Hoping to stick with my usual few beers tonight. Maybe I won't even have time to drink at all this weekend and next week, it's going to take a lot of effort keeping this place spotless with two kids!
Well that sucks! Considering that it is not your own house that you are trying to sell, if it is messy oh well.
Maybe that real estate lady can find you something to buy where the mortgage is the same as the rent that you are currently paying and then you won't have to move again. Moving is one of the most stressful things that there is, and it happening in the last 3 rentals is horrible. Just not knowing when you will have to leave and having to find a new place...geez. Maybe change to some boxing workouts to bust some of that stress, there are a few good ones on Youtube. Sorry to hear this. Keep us posted.1 -
So I've had a couple weeks AF but I've been so focused on not drinking and less focused on counting calories. I think I'm getting the hang of the AF free thing but I'm ready to start losing weight again. I've only got about 10 pounds to go so unfortunately I will have to be pretty diligent about my logging.7
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@BuffMom84 I am so sorry you are going through all this. Only thing I can suggest to offer support is my thought is remember, with all you are going through it will be easier with a clear mind. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.3
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FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Seen this today and thought id share with you guys. I know that everyone is on a separate journey that is personal to them and I myself don't plan to be completely AF. I plan to drink on special occasions and I will perhaps now and again, especially during summer when the BBQ gets fired up and the sun is shining, have the odd bottle of wine, or beer! But I think for me personally part of my battle with alcohol was ever even realising I had a problem. Then I started to accept there was an issue. I am now gobsmacked when I look back and remember how little real insight I had and what was actually going on with me. Put it this way, I would have said that I don't have an issue, and in same sentence would have put alcohol very high on my list of things that I enjoy, value, and would turn to/use for everything! Celebrating? You need alcohol! Stressed? You need a bottle of wine! Lonely or sad? Let's get some beers. Oh it's the weekend? You know what that means.
I am actively trying to change my mind set, my habits and over time, bit by bit, I think I'm making positive steps. I want to stop equating each and every little thing with WINE!! Lol and I honestly believe if I stay with this group and keep challenging myself and keep being HONEST with myself, and people around me, that I might actually win this battle. And indeed, the war. In time. Need to stay focussed.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE everything you said on here, EVERYTHING!2 -
Goal: 4AF days per week. It is a short month.
February 1 - 3 drinks
February 2 - AF
February 3 - 3 drinks - Superbowl was boring this year. I have to rack up some AF days!
February 4 - AF
February 5 - AF
February 6 - AF
February 7 - 3 drinks
February 8 - AF, but was planning on some champagne in the bubble bath. I had such a nice dinner that I didn't have any calories left for champagne - heavy whipping cream chicken pesto with linguine. Lots of calories, but all within my range for the day.
February 9
February 10
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February 12
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February 14
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February 16
February 17
February 18
February 19
February 20
February 21
February 22
February 23
February 24
February 25
February 26
February 27
February 28
Running tab: 5 AF days out of 8 days - need at least 11 more AF days to hit my goal for the month.2 -
February accountability ~8 days so far
No Alcohol: 6 days
Alcohol: 2 days (4 drinks)
Goal: AF days 4 per week / 16 per monthYou’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell
Including the last few days of January to monitor my weekly goal which I surpassed!
Jan 28 - AF
Jan 29 - AF ! Yeah me! Dining Out group.
Jan 30 - AF Office celebration mexican restaurant without margaritas
Jan 31 - Planned 2 but kept to 1 glass wine! Celebrating retirement from company after 30 years
Feb 1 - AF
Feb 2 - AF Brunch without mimosas
Feb 3 - AF
Feb 4 - AF
Feb 5 - AF - I wanted a bottle of wine but we didn’t buy it.
Feb 6 - AF - DH wanted a bottle of wine but we passed.
Feb 7 - Bunco: 2 glasses wine (planned for 1 but poured myself a 2nd out of habit)
Feb 8 - 2 glasses wine
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I live in a rental duplex and the landlord decided to sell the place. So now we are not sure if we're even going to be able to live here much longer and may have to move without much notice.
Usually when things like this happen I get stressed out and drink a lot.
@BuffMom84 I hope things workout in your favor during this rough time. Fingers crossed. 💓2 -
Nice going @FeelinFooFoo. This is my "new normal" and people now understand and accept it. Your a trend setter!FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Sitting in a pub for lunch. And for the first time in what seems like, forever, I have not ordered an alcoholic drink.
Also love the goals your putting out there for everyone to see.
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@BuffMom84 I feel your pain. I wouldn’t stress too much about the house being immaculate. It’s not your place you are trying to sell! But, keep it tidy enough that if the future buyer is going to continue to use the property as a rental, you don’t want to look like you live in filth, be “that” tenant!
I’m realizing that I have a propensity to blow my plan if alcohol is available during the day. Was at a luncheon after a funeral yesterday, and it was at a pub. I was seriously tempted, because that’s what you do, right?
I’m glad I didn’t drink- one because I knew I was going to have my planned wine at dinner last night, and two, I wasn’t exactly going to get a good glass of wine. I’m starting to get picky about my wines when I do decide to drink!
You know how certain places fill the wine to the rim, leaving no room in the glass for the wine to breathe? Those places generally don’t serve anything worth sacrificing being AF for!
Oh Good Lord, I am turning into a wine snob! Haha!5 -
Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. I like coming on here and rambling my thoughts on a daily basis, it really helps!
Last night I had one less beer than I usually do on Friday nights, when I ordered dinner I didn't finish it all and didn't order dessert. Later on when my sister ordered a pizza I didn't eat any of that either. I also went to bed more than an hour earlier than I usually do. But I still have a headache today after only having a few beers last night! Oh well, I'm glad I'm not miserably bloated like I usually am on Saturday mornings. I'm proud of myself! I think I'm at the point where I'm used to drinking a lot less and now I can focus more on eating healthier.8 -
@feelingfoofoo Awesome! Feels great to make those positive chsnges! I already did a nice hard workout job Sat morning and going for a hike! After AF life is great!4
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Yes in US - California. It’s even cold for here.. Yes so much easier and enjoyable not being hungover!2
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February accountability ~9 days so far
No Alcohol: 7 days
Alcohol: 2 days (4 drinks)
Goal: AF days 4 per week / 16 per monthYou’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell
Including the last few days of January to monitor my weekly goal which I surpassed!
Jan 28 - AF
Jan 29 - AF ! Yeah me! Dining Out group.
Jan 30 - AF Office celebration mexican restaurant without margaritas
Jan 31 - Planned 2 but kept to 1 glass wine! Celebrating retirement from company after 30 years
Feb 1 - AF
Feb 2 - AF Brunch without mimosas
Feb 3 - AF
Hit my target of 4 AF days per week again! This is getting easier. It is all about balancing my life choices.
Feb 4 - AF
Feb 5 - AF - I wanted a bottle of wine but we didn’t buy it.
Feb 6 - AF - DH wanted a bottle of wine but we passed.
Feb 7 - Bunco: 2 glasses wine (planned for 1 but poured myself a 2nd out of habit)
Feb 8 - 2 glasses wine
Feb 9 - AF
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I'm glad that I didn't have any beer in the house last night or else I probably would have drank. At least now on those nights when I feel like drinking but don't have any beer, I don't go out and get any. Any other time I would have gone to the gas station up the road for a six pack (and drink the whole thing in one night). Glad I'm not hungover today because I have to clean the house AGAIN and be out of here for several hours.7
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“But I soon learned that drinking never elevated anything. Mostly I ended up face down in my own misery. After I got sober, I found beauty everywhere. I noticed things that had never caught my attention before like the birds that visit my patio, the summer sky full of clouds and kind interactions between people. Seek out some beauty. Visit a museum. Go to a bookstore and leaf through some home design books. Drop by a botanical garden. Straighten out that print on your wall that has been off-kilter for months. Visit photography websites. Beauty is all around you, and it multiplies. Invite some beauty in to remind yourself what a gift this sober life is.” - Meredith Bell8
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Goal: 4AF days per week. It is a short month.
February 1 - 3 drinks
February 2 - AF
February 3 - 3 drinks - Superbowl was boring this year. I have to rack up some AF days!
February 4 - AF
February 5 - AF
February 6 - AF
February 7 - 3 drinks
February 8 - AF, but was planning on some champagne in the bubble bath. I had such a nice dinner that I didn't have any calories left for champagne - heavy whipping cream chicken pesto with linguine. Lots of calories, but all within my range for the day.
February 9 - AF
February 10
February 11
February 12
February 13
February 14
February 15
February 16
February 17
February 18
February 19
February 20
February 21
February 22
February 23
February 24
February 25
February 26
February 27
February 28
Running tab: 6 AF days out of 9 days - need at least 10 more AF days to hit my goal for the month.3 -
Just wanted to share that I've made it through the 2nd weekend in February and still going strong AF since Jan 1! I'm amazed that it's getting easier and I don't obsess over the fact that I'm not drinking my nightly glass of wine. In January I was still struggling with trying to distract myself from it and feeling deprived. I don't feel deprived anymore, I just feel good that I'm making a healthier choice right now.6
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VeggieGirlforLife wrote: »Just wanted to share that I've made it through the 2nd weekend in February and still going strong AF since Jan 1! I'm amazed that it's getting easier and I don't obsess over the fact that I'm not drinking my nightly glass of wine. In January I was still struggling with trying to distract myself from it and feeling deprived. I don't feel deprived anymore, I just feel good that I'm making a healthier choice right now.
Love 💕 and feel the same way!2 -
This evening is a great example of enjoying AF for me. This evening I was a bit sideways over a few things. In the past it would have EASILY been please pour the wine faster!! In turn, would always make things worse. I am thankful I was able to change my attitude and now going to enjoy the rest of the evening rather than pondering on things that are unnecessary. Win Win!3
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Another weekend in the books. If there ever was a stressful weekend this was it for me. Had planned to "help out" at a baby shower yesterday...you know....putting up balloons and baby banners, making sure the Mama-to-be was in total surprise and never caught wind there was a party for her that day...simple "helping out" stuff.
Saturday morning I get a call from the the party host. And she is freaking out because no one RSVP'd to let her know what food dishes they were bringing to the shower(pot luck). NOW I am being asked by the host to start cooking and baking for this event that is taking place in about 24 hours.
Not sure how I pulled it off AF as I was at my breaking point.
Day 41 AF streak still going strong.
Have a great Monday all.13 -
February accountability ~10 days so far
No Alcohol: 8 days
Alcohol: 2 days (4 drinks)
Goal: AF days 4 per week / 16 per monthYou’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell
Including the last few days of January to monitor my weekly goal which I surpassed!
Jan 28 - AF
Jan 29 - AF ! Yeah me! Dining Out group.
Jan 30 - AF Office celebration mexican restaurant without margaritas
Jan 31 - Planned 2 but kept to 1 glass wine! Celebrating retirement from company after 30 years
Feb 1 - AF
Feb 2 - AF Brunch without mimosas
Feb 3 - AF
Hit my target of 4 AF days per week again! This is getting easier. It is all about balancing my life choices.
Feb 4 - AF
Feb 5 - AF - I wanted a bottle of wine but we didn’t buy it.
Feb 6 - AF - DH wanted a bottle of wine but we passed.
Feb 7 - Bunco: 2 glasses wine (planned for 1 but poured myself a 2nd out of habit)
Feb 8 - 2 glasses wine
Feb 9 - AF
Feb 10 - AF2 -
Went AF Friday night, which is great for me!
Saturday was planning on it, but went to a after mass food event and had a glass of prosecco and two shots... again, thats pretty LIGHT for me so I am proud I STOPPED.
Sunday- started with the best intentions, was food prepping, ONE shot turned into 5- all while I cooked. But I did make it to the gym Sat and Sunday, i got all my cooking and cleaning done. Just wish I would've had the willpower NOT to drink yesterday. It's such a "routing" habit... Next weekend I am setting a goal!!!9 -
Again, I just love this thread. I get so much inspiration on here. THIS is the reason I don't loose weight. Tracking my food and all is helpful, but my downfall is the consumption. When I can do it within moderation I will be successful. My anxiety is I will have to go AF completely. I don't want that. I want the old me, that enjoyed it on occasion at events with friends and family, not a nightly requirement.
I remember when my husband did a 30 stay in rehab for his drug problems 30 years ago. I attended one of family presentations that talked about the euphoria stage. The addict needs to meet that and it made sense, but I never thought that I'd be in the same boat. 30 years later, I have a hard time stopping once I start. So, my weekend, Friday I had my normal allotment, 5 beers and two run and cokes (good for you @gladys0919 for passing on Friday!!) Saturday a social event, another good buzz on. Sunday, had two beers left in the house. Thought I'd need to get more. We took a drive to watch balled eagles, usually we each grab a couple for our country cruising. Yes, I know, VERY STUPID AND DANGEROUS, that's our life. Anyways, hubby didn't take any...….hummm…. ok, hummm…….well I want at least one. I mentioned to him I will need to get some more while we're out, he told me I could do without. Well normally he'd still stop, or if not, I'd go after we got home. We didn't get anymore. Today, there was only one beer left in the fridge. I drank just the one. Felt so good to go to bed with a clear head, and even better to feel fresh when I woke up. As I laid in bed last night I told myself, do not stop and buy any beer tonight either. That's my plan.
Have a great Monday everyone!!6 -
I'm back from my work trip! My goal was to stay AF until I got back home on Friday. Our last night there was Thursday and we went out to a wine bar for dinner. We had such a productive (and tiring week) and I was so proud of myself for flying completely sober (twice!) that I felt fine breaking my streak a little early. I had 3 glasses of wine on Thursday night, 1 drink on Friday, was AF on Sat, and had 1 beer on Sunday.
I'm amazed that my first weekend adding alcohol back I had a total of 5 drinks - that's less than I would usually have in one night, let alone over the course of 4 days. My goal from here on out is to have at least 4 AF days per week, and when I do drink, to be sure it fits within my calorie goal. My 37 day streak served me so well, I learned a lot, and I'm excited to keep moving forward with alcohol being a much more insignificant part of my life.
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