Less Alcohol - AUGUST 2019 - One Day at a Time

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  • francineb4
    francineb4 Posts: 20 Member
    edited August 2019
    8/1AF
    8/2 3 drinks empty stomach nobody else drank more than 1
    8/3 3 drinks
    8/4 3 drinks nobody else drinking ugh. I snuck the last one when nobody was looking.
    8/5 Af
    8/6 AF and going to bed. Super stressed at work today and REALLY wanted one. Almost did but had to spend about 20 minutes looking for our cat and by the time we found her the craving passed. Years ago a friend told me that staying sober was all about distraction and keeping busy.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,752 Member
    I think that today I might be able to pull off an AF.
    It is exercise on day for me so I will do some hill repeats for 90 minutes or.
    I have habitually had alcohol after exercise.
    Something about damping down my muscles and easing my joints.
    But if I exercise to lose or maintain weight, then drink all of that exercise, am I not just wasting my cartilage on alcohol.

    Good for you.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    edited August 2019
    I am going to strive for the same as usual, 4-5 AF days per week. I will post daily to keep me accountable.
    I was pleased with my 20 AF days for July.

    August 01 - AF - I didn't want to be, but have to start the month off right. Many things planned for the weekend and there will be drinks involved. I will have to be strategic so that I don't have drinks 2 days in a row.
    August 02 - AF - Again, didn't want to be. It is a long weekend with lots going on here in British Columbia. I want to not look terrible tomorrow, so no booze for me tonight.
    August 03 - 3 drinks.
    August 04 - AF
    August 05 - AF - Going away Wednesday or Thursday for 5 or 6 days to a riverfront bluesfest in Montana, where the drinks are so much cheaper than Canada and I will have no responsibilities. I may have drinks, but will try to not have them 2 days in a row. Planning AF for tomorrow.
    August 06 - 2 1/2 drinks. Kind of different that I couldn't finish my 3rd drink, I put it in the freezer. Tuesdays are the days that I sort of have scheduled to have a few drinks if I want them. Not sure what I was thinking when I said that I planned AF for a Tuesday. All good.

    4AF days out of 6 days so far.
  • mainelylisa
    mainelylisa Posts: 375 Member
    Way to go with planned (even though you forgot you planned) drinks. You cracked me up with the partial drink in the freezer. I probably would have done the same thing. Hope the Bluesfest is a great time!
    I am going to strive for the same as usual, 4-5 AF days per week. I will post daily to keep me accountable.
    I was pleased with my 20 AF days for July.

    August 01 - AF - I didn't want to be, but have to start the month off right. Many things planned for the weekend and there will be drinks involved. I will have to be strategic so that I don't have drinks 2 days in a row.
    August 02 - AF - Again, didn't want to be. It is a long weekend with lots going on here in British Columbia. I want to not look terrible tomorrow, so no booze for me tonight.
    August 03 - 3 drinks.
    August 04 - AF
    August 05 - AF - Going away Wednesday or Thursday for 5 or 6 days to a riverfront bluesfest in Montana, where the drinks are so much cheaper than Canada and I will have no responsibilities. I may have drinks, but will try to not have them 2 days in a row. Planning AF for tomorrow.
    August 06 - 2 1/2 drinks. Kind of different that I couldn't finish my 3rd drink, I put it in the freezer. Tuesdays are the days that I sort of have scheduled to have a few drinks if I want them. Not sure what I was thinking when I said that I planned AF for a Tuesday. All good.

    4AF days out of 6 days so far.

  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    I am going to strive for the same as usual, 4-5 AF days per week. I will post daily to keep me accountable.
    I was pleased with my 20 AF days for July.

    August 01 - AF - I didn't want to be, but have to start the month off right. Many things planned for the weekend and there will be drinks involved. I will have to be strategic so that I don't have drinks 2 days in a row.
    August 02 - AF - Again, didn't want to be. It is a long weekend with lots going on here in British Columbia. I want to not look terrible tomorrow, so no booze for me tonight.
    August 03 - 3 drinks.
    August 04 - AF
    August 05 - AF - Going away Wednesday or Thursday for 5 or 6 days to a riverfront bluesfest in Montana, where the drinks are so much cheaper than Canada and I will have no responsibilities. I may have drinks, but will try to not have them 2 days in a row. Planning AF for tomorrow.
    August 06 - 2 1/2 drinks. Kind of different that I couldn't finish my 3rd drink, I put it in the freezer. Tuesdays are the days that I sort of have scheduled to have a few drinks if I want them. Not sure what I was thinking when I said that I planned AF for a Tuesday. All good.
    August 07 - AF

    5AF days out of 7 days so far.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Thanks @mainelylisa : - )
    I didn't really think of the humour in putting a half drink in the freezer, but I am laughing now. Not the first time. Had I drank the other half I would have been drunk. I worked a very long day with barely any food so it was hitting me and I couldn't drink the rest. It will be consumed another day : - P
    One of my favourite lakes is just across the border in North Idaho, I will be hitting a few wonderful lakes on the way down tomorrow. I love North Idaho and Montana, 40 minutes to the Canada/US border from where I live.
    I will still be tracking on MFP most days if I get wifi.
    I so need this little hot summer holiday.
  • beebva4
    beebva4 Posts: 130 Member
    Here we go!
    8/1 - AF
    8/2 - 3 drinks
    8/3 - bad 😣
    8/4 - 1 Truly (88 cals)
    8/5 - AF
    8/6 - 3 drinks? Didnt plan on it.
    8/7 - AF

    Yikes I havent done too good 😖
    AF tonight! ✊🏻
  • Alzzi_2
    Alzzi_2 Posts: 2,149 Member
    MissMay wrote: »
    Alzzi_2 wrote: »
    Tonight I have poured myself a drink. Stop at one. But I was super tensed with personal stuff. I needed to relax. I know it's not the best remedy but now I have noted it. Mid week. I try going without at the weekend to make up .

    Well done all. If we keep our mind our goal we will get there :);)

    One is awesome. Notice there is not a zero after it to make it ten 😉. Your doing fantastic @Alzzi

    Thankyou so much for this! It made my day. ♡
  • Alzzi_2
    Alzzi_2 Posts: 2,149 Member
    beebva4 wrote: »
    Here we go!
    8/1 - AF
    8/2 - 3 drinks
    8/3 - bad 😣
    8/4 - 1 Truly (88 cals)
    8/5 - AF
    8/6 - 3 drinks? Didnt plan on it.
    8/7 - AF

    Yikes I havent done too good 😖
    AF tonight! ✊🏻

    Your doing better than u would be if u didn't choose to be here. Well done, every day , a step at a time. When u dont drink, be aware of hiw much better you feel. It will be help to u to be strong when tempted.
    Still be kind and forgive. Drink plenty of water if u can.
    All the best! ♡
  • beebva4
    beebva4 Posts: 130 Member
    Here we go!
    8/1 - AF
    8/2 - 3 drinks
    8/3 - bad 😣
    8/4 - 1 Truly (88 cals)
    8/5 - AF
    8/6 - 3 drinks? Didnt plan on it.
    8/7 - AF
    8/8 - AF

    Even though today is a Friday I plan on going AF. I'll plan my day to have drinks for tomorrow. I'm also going to try super hard to not let this weekend be a total cheat weekend like I normally, unintentionally do.

    @Alzzi_2 thank you for the kind and helpful words! I notice the days I do drink a lot of water actually really do help! Its fighting those bad days I have to work on 🤔
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    I am going to strive for the same as usual, 4-5 AF days per week. I will post daily to keep me accountable.
    I was pleased with my 20 AF days for July.

    August 01 - AF - I didn't want to be, but have to start the month off right. Many things planned for the weekend and there will be drinks involved. I will have to be strategic so that I don't have drinks 2 days in a row.
    August 02 - AF - Again, didn't want to be. It is a long weekend with lots going on here in British Columbia. I want to not look terrible tomorrow, so no booze for me tonight.
    August 03 - 3 drinks.
    August 04 - AF
    August 05 - AF - Going away Wednesday or Thursday for 5 or 6 days to a riverfront bluesfest in Montana, where the drinks are so much cheaper than Canada and I will have no responsibilities. I may have drinks, but will try to not have them 2 days in a row. Planning AF for tomorrow.
    August 06 - 2 1/2 drinks. Kind of different that I couldn't finish my 3rd drink, I put it in the freezer. Tuesdays are the days that I sort of have scheduled to have a few drinks if I want them. Not sure what I was thinking when I said that I planned AF for a Tuesday. All good.
    August 07 - AF
    August 08 - 2 drinks (8oz red wine). It was lovely after a fantastic active day.

    5AF days out of 8 days so far.

  • NotButtUgly
    NotButtUgly Posts: 9 Member
    8/1 - AF
    8/2 - 😣 Wine with mom
    8/3 - 😣 4-5 drinks but planned pool time with friends with the intent of making them weak - proud that I cut down and had watered down beverages using my big Yet cup of mostly diet tonic mixed w/1 shot of vodka
    8/4 - 😣 3 - same as above.
    8/5 AF -enjoyed some diet ginger ale in my wine glass.
    8/6 AF
    8/7 😣
    8/8 😣

    Wine is my go to adult beverage - I'm not doing too good at this. I know I will have wine on Thursday's because my mom usually gets my puppy for a play date with her puppy and we have a glass or two when she brings him back home after I get off work. I'm going to strive for Sunday through Thursday AF and less when I do have it.


  • mainelylisa
    mainelylisa Posts: 375 Member
    @dawnbgethealthy Yes, it is gorgeous! Hope you continue to have beautiful weather and enjoy!!!
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Spontaneous weekend trip to a state park staying at the lodge. And so far for the month I’m 4 out of 9 days AF. That includes last night when we arrived at the lodge, I normally would have had a glass of wine sitting on the balcony but I knew we were getting up early for a 3 mile hike . So I had quiet coffee on the balcony while everyone else slept in. Today we are heading to fish and swim - will not be AF!
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Spontaneous weekend trip to a state park staying at the lodge. And so far for the month I’m 4 out of 9 days AF. That includes last night when we arrived at the lodge, I normally would have had a glass of wine sitting on the balcony but I knew we were getting up early for a 3 mile hike . So I had quiet coffee on the balcony while everyone else slept in. Today we are heading to fish and swim - will not be AF!