Less Alcohol - February 2019 - One Day at a Time
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Feeling great! Here is to the remainder of Feb AF besides Valentine’s Day! Been working out hard and sleeping great.3
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teriseaton wrote: »Reading your stories is so inspiring. I want to be AF and not just because I overdid it the day before.
Your story is so very familar to many of us on here. Remember we are about less alcohol what ever that means personally for you.
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I had a frustrating exhausting work day with no energy left to work out and you know what I wanted starting around 4 (ok, more like noon, but that's 4 o'clock somewhere)?...
I wanted like 2 shots of whiskey (to start--muhahaha). But that wasn't gonna be an option. So I made a bitter-sweet mocktail and it put a little sunshine into my evening. I realize bitters have alcohol, but I only put a few shakes--all yum, zero buzz, zero hangover. Added club soda, lemon, a bourbon cherry with juice, and voila! It was my "treat" (along with homemade pizza). Didn't lose any weight today, but at this point, would take a high calorie AF day over a low calorie alcohol day--any day.
It's been a rocky road getting to this point, so those of you just starting to cut back--cut yourself some slack. Some can do 3 steps forward or more, but most of us are like Paula Abdul--2 steps forward, 1 step back...it's still forward in the long game.
TGIF and be kind to yourself this weekend!10 -
I realized something super early today when my alarm went off to go running.
I had plans to go out to lunch and then opening day of the Rodeo, both occasions where I would normally be drinking at. I automatically felt like I had to wake up early to get my workout in because if not I would be too drunk to do so later. It was almost like an epiphany when I realized " wait, I'm not going to be drinking....I can just work out later!".
Later on during my run I felt like my day was complete, like I was able to have a full afternoon doing fun stuff and was still sober afterwards to be productive.7 -
You’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 wine2 -
“Also so impressive that you’ve stuck to AF through these recent days. That is one thing I haven’t mastered yet, outright saying no thanks at social events when others are drinking. “
I messed up how to do a quote. Sorry!
This really resonated with me. I think this is a struggle for a lot of people, especially those of us who hang out with a drinking crowd. But, isn’t this what we tell our kids? To say no thanks if they are offered drugs or alcohol at a party? This challenge is a great opportunity to model behavior for our kids, and to truly be compassionate to the pressures they face in the exact same situation. Geez, peer pressure never ends, does it?6 -
"Oh wow...I thought I was the only person on earth trying to cut back".
This was the very first sentence I ever wrote when first posting on this thread back in 2018 in January.
For those of you that think your alone, your absolutely not.
Coming in here and sharing your wins or struggles will help release some of the tension or stress that may cause you to over drink.
One step at a time, one day at a time. Keep strong.8 -
I had success last night staying AF while my husband had a few beers! I slept so good last night and no groggyness or hangover this morning, and I stayed under my calorie goal!7
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2/1: 3 drinks
2/2: AF
2/3: 1 drink
2/4: AF
2/5: AF
2/6: 1 Beer.
2/7: 6 beers, 2 shots and frustration.
celebrated a b-day party with co-workers and i knew this had the chance to get sideways. It did...but this morning when i woke up (a little groggy), i realized that i hated spending the money, hated this headache but love the opportunity to get back at it today.8 -
mabelsdaddy wrote: »2/1: 3 drinks
2/2: AF
2/3: 1 drink
2/4: AF
2/5: AF
2/6: 1 Beer.
2/7: 6 beers, 2 shots and frustration.
celebrated a b-day party with co-workers and i knew this had the chance to get sideways. It did...but this morning when i woke up (a little groggy), i realized that i hated spending the money, hated this headache but love the opportunity to get back at it today.
TODAY IS A NEW DAY! you got this1 -
@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
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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. 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
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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
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