Less Alcohol - JULY 2019 - One Day at a Time
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Hello all. This less alcohol for July 2019 sounds great, and it's definitely needed for me. I am however unsure of my commitment. I know it's going to take one day at a time, or one minute at a time. I think that alcohol has contributed to my weight gain and I am desperate to lose some pounds.8
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@ItsAJourny
I definitely understand how you feel! My in-laws drink a lot so every time we go over there, alcohol is always involved. We used to live in walking distance but now we live an hour away, so I can use the excuse of being the designated driver. I also have a baby and a toddler so someone has to be responsible for them! We went to a family get together a few weekends ago and my sister-in-law was the only one who asked me why I wasn't drinking. She wants to come to our house to drink and stay the night but that hasn't happened yet. My husband told her I really don't drink like that anymore. And I don't. It hurts my stomach so bad anytime I have more than one drink, so it's not worth it anymore.10 -
I’m back! Stopped tracking in MFP altogether sometime around mid-June but really want to kickoff the new month recommitted to my goals 🙃 This week’s goal is 3 AF days leading up to the holiday and to plan on setting a moderation goal for the weekend (still deciding what specific goal to set)8
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Hello @SlimmerDownNow2020 nice to have you stop in. It is really your own pace for drinking less. We set no rules because we all have different goals.
You are correct it is one minute at a time for some of us.
1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day....repeat.6 -
Great to start the month with so many newcomers and returning folks!!
Day 1 AF
Feels good!
So many comments I'd like to reply to, but time for bed.
Have a great Day 2 tomorrow everyone!5 -
Yesterday I stopped at the store and loaded up on bottles of kombucha for my frig. Now that my decks outside are repaired and sealed we will be having friends over to enjoy the outdoors. I do not mind if they show up with thier own adult beverages to drink as long as they keep it in control. So when they sip thier alcoholic drink, I will pour kombucha into my favorite stemmed glass, garnish it with an orange slice(maybe even an umbrella) and slide out onto the deck without people asking questions.
I do not preach that I have chose to drink less in my life. If people ask then I will talk about it as long as they keep asking questions nicely. I do not want to change the world, only my little piece of it.16 -
@MissMay I LOVE kombucha! Such a good alternative to drinking. Brew Dr. is my favorite brand so far.
Today begins day 2 of being alcohol free! So I was feeling some heavy emotions yesterday and worked through it. I made a commitment to myself to do a yoga video before bed every night this month and I really wanted to go to sleep as soon as I got the kids to bed. I decided nope, I’m gonna do it anyway and I’m so glad I did. I feel proud of myself for sticking to it instead of giving up on day 1 like I’ve done so many times before. I’m also proud of my husband because he didn’t drink yesterday either! He’s trying to make some changes too and I think it’s fantastic.
Have a beautiful day, everyone!
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I am going to continue into July with a goal of 4-5 AF days per week. It is great to be able to check in here each day. Thank you for looking after us @MissMay : - )
May - 18 AF days
June - 16 AF days - Really had to backload that one! It was nearing the end of the month and I was only at 12 AF days. Maybe going to try to get more in at the beginning of the month this time.
July 01 - AF6 -
@MissMay and @pennyks88 I'd never heard of kumbocha…...so I googled it (of course)….sounds good. I am a tea drinker so I bet I'd like it.
So, I noticed I stated last night Day 1 AF, actually yesterday was my second day in a row. Sunday was my new day 1. Today will be day 3.6 -
@MissMay I love that! Not trying to change the world just your little piece in it
@AbandonedSKCharger,yay on day 3 don't screw yourself out of a day by miscounting haha,waves to all and have a great day! 5 -
@MissMay I had a delish alcohol free beer this wknd at a pub and am going to buy some for this wknd. I think it costs more than a regular beer! But I didn't care because it tasted good and looks so much (marketing-wise) like a real IPA (they have different flavors and I IPA's). Seems silly, but whatever floats your boat and makes you feel less deprived is good for me! Oh, and 50 calories. The entire brewing company is AF and is called Athletic Brewing Company and they ship. 6
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Hi, I'm back for July! I BARELY squeaked out my goal of more AF days in June than not (I had 16 AF days and 14 days where I drank), but I'll say that the back half of the month went pretty well. Even though I had days where I drank when I probably should've abstained, the number of beers I had was fewer than it would've been, so I'm pleased.
My weight...it's not down really at all, but I've been eating to distract me from the lack of drinking, so this month I will track, track, track and I will keep the junk food out of the house as much as I can. This month I'd like to keep my drinking days to Fridays-only, and I'm sure I'll throw some Saturdays in there too, if I'm being honest. But weekday drinking is not on the table. Good luck, everyone!7 -
Just popping in to say hello, and that you guys are doing great with your goals! I’ve not really been checking in since I’m AF by default now- I have my first ultrasound tomorrow
I did pick up some Amber O’Douls in case I want to feel like I’m having something but haven’t cracked one yet, just lots of flavored seltzer and (when nausea hits) ginger ale. Though man oh MAN do I miss sushi! Veggie rolls are just not the same lol.8 -
Hi, I'd like to join in, I've been in the habit of having a drink with dinner pretty much every night so I've restarted my MFP plan a week ago and been alcohol free 7 days so I can definitely chalk yesterday and today up. I don't know how long I'll last, maybe a month, maybe longer, maybe forever.6
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@annengineer Congratulations!!! So many foods on the do-not-eat list. When I was preggo 30 years ago, it was really just don't smoke or drink (much), lol.3
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I am going to continue into July with a goal of 4-5 AF days per week. It is great to be able to check in here each day. Thank you for looking after us @MissMay : - )
May - 18 AF days
June - 16 AF days - Really had to backload that one! It was nearing the end of the month and I was only at 12 AF days. Maybe going to try to get more in at the beginning of the month this time.
July 01 - AF
July 02 - AF - Guess that I will start my tally at the bottom : - ) I realize now that 16AF days (4 per week) in a 31 day month is like having drinks every second day!
Running total: 2 AF days out of 2 days so far.4 -
annengineer wrote: »Just popping in to say hello, and that you guys are doing great with your goals! I’ve not really been checking in since I’m AF by default now- I have my first ultrasound tomorrow
I did pick up some Amber O’Douls in case I want to feel like I’m having something but haven’t cracked one yet, just lots of flavored seltzer and (when nausea hits) ginger ale. Though man oh MAN do I miss sushi! Veggie rolls are just not the same lol.
Congratulations!
I craved sushi like you wouldn’t believe when I was pregnant with my first. I feel your pain! I had to make do with California rolls or anything else that was a cooked roll (like shrimp tempura) but you’re right, not the same as the real thing!
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Welcome @fitchick37 consider yourself joined! 7 days is fantastic, big clap of hands for you.
Nice to see you again @renpup. Not to worry...goals can be tweaked, but I think 16 AF days was a great accomplishment for your month.
@mainelylisa you are correct, the NA beers do cost more. How strange is that? I like the 50 calorie part.
@pennyks88 I have not seen Dr.Brew around my area. These ones are Health-Ade the flavor is pomegrante.
@annengineer try mixing sweet iced tea/ginger ale with some crushed fresh mint leaves. Don't forget to put it in your favorite fancy glass and some pretty garnish on the rim. Some days we can trick our drinking brain.
Let us know how the ultra sound goes! WE ARE HAVING AN AF BABY ON HERE,. woot-woot!
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@MissMay I LOVE kombucha! Such a good alternative to drinking. Brew Dr. is my favorite brand so far.
Today begins day 2 of being alcohol free! So I was feeling some heavy emotions yesterday and worked through it. I made a commitment to myself to do a yoga video before bed every night this month and I really wanted to go to sleep as soon as I got the kids to bed. I decided nope, I’m gonna do it anyway and I’m so glad I did. I feel proud of myself for sticking to it instead of giving up on day 1 like I’ve done so many times before. I’m also proud of my husband because he didn’t drink yesterday either! He’s trying to make some changes too and I think it’s fantastic.
Have a beautiful day, everyone!
That’s fantastic! Way to push through and get that yoga in! And, of course for not drinking to deal with a tough day. Inspiring!2
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