Less Alcohol - OCTOBER 2019 - One Day at a Time
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Aiming for a completely Sober October as part of the Last 90 Days Challenge.
19 out of 19 days AF4 -
October 16 - AF
October 17 - AF
October 18 - 1 wine, 2 drinks
October 19 - 2 drinks. I did the "wait 6 minutes" thing 4 times, then kind of caved. However, I didn't go for the 3rd like I usually do. Bad to do 2 days in a row though. I was digging my heart out in the garden, still so much to do! The last 15 minutes of it I was like "how lovely it would be to sit in the tub with a cocktail and watch TV after this." (yes, I have a TV in my bathroom) I held out for about 1/2 an hour, and then dove in. Still not quite in the AF headspace.
Running monthly total: 6AF days out of 19 days so far.3 -
@MissMay
I grew up in Eastern Canada, so have been to Maine quite a few times, but now I am in British Columbia, about 1/2 hour north of Idaho/Washington/Montana area. Still neighbours : - )4 -
7:02 am in Vegas another 24 💖6
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Dinner, day # 80. Stickin' to it.6 -
Got back this afternoon from a weekend at a cabin with no cell service. Nice to unplug for a while.
Had two drinks both nights. Yay me! Usually I go for that third drink, especially when I’m on vacation or with family.
14/20 AF days for me. It’ll be tough to get to my goal of 23 days AF but I’m going to try my best!4 -
Four drinks over the course of 6 hours playing poker. 18/20 AF days this month, 28/30 since I started. Halloween party next week and Gluhwein tradition on the 31st.
Biggest impact has been on restaurant bills. Joining this group has really paid off.7 -
Aiming for a completely Sober October as part of the Last 90 Days Challenge.
20 out of 20 days AF5 -
October 16 - AF
October 17 - AF
October 18 - 1 wine, 2 drinks
October 19 - 2 drinks. I did the "wait 6 minutes" thing 4 times, then kind of caved. However, I didn't go for the 3rd like I usually do. Bad to do 2 days in a row though. I was digging my heart out in the garden, still so much to do! The last 15 minutes of it I was like "how lovely it would be to sit in the tub with a cocktail and watch TV after this." (yes, I have a TV in my bathroom) I held out for about 1/2 an hour, and then dove in. Still not quite in the AF headspace.
October 20 - Sip of wine and 2 drinks. Considering that I am calling Tuesday my drinks days, I had at least better be AF tomorrow!!
Running monthly total: 6AF days out of 20 days so far.2 -
Looking at that beautiful photo from @forestdweller1 I am thinking about how I associate certain foods with alcohol, like cheese and crackers has to go with either Prosecco/champagne, or red wine. I very seldom have cheese and crackers, but when I do that is what I want. We can buy a 6-pack of tiny champagne bottles here, so could definitely limit the amount to one serving. I have drank one of the 6-pack that I have had for around 6 months, and yes, it was with cheese and crackers.
Funnily, if I have hummus and crackers I have no desire for alcohol. Hmm.
I guess it is like having a cigarette with a coffee. Tied together.
I suppose that I either need to never eat things that I tie with booze, or learn to have them without. Not sure what would be easier.
I was on a really good roll with at least 16 AF days per month for like 10 months, but haven't seemed to have the willpower lately. I will get back on track. It really helps to have this daily forum. Even when I am not meeting my goals I am feeling accountable and hopeful.
Good job all of you that are crushing it!!6 -
Awesome check ins everyone. (Yes you too @dawnbgethealthy)
My weekend was fantastic. Yesterday I went to my happy place ( my gardens) Finally recieved all of my order from Brecks. So I was able to plant the 258 Fall flower bulbs.
Can not wait to see them pop through the ground in the Spring and bloom.
Here comes week two of AF. Could have NEVER planted al those bulbs with a hangover or the slug that I become from drinking too much.
Thankful for this place to come and all of you😊6 -
dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@MissMay
I grew up in Eastern Canada, so have been to Maine quite a few times, but now I am in British Columbia, about 1/2 hour north of Idaho/Washington/Montana area. Still neighbours : - )
I love BC! I used to live in Bellingham, WA and would go to Vancouver frequently. Love it up there.2 -
Good morning all, and happy Monday! 9/20 days AF so far. No drinks Fri or Sat, and only one yesterday at a party. But, it made me so tired! So did exercise, a big meal and a rainy day, but I think I would have lasted longer at yesterday’s party if I was AF.3
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I also find I’m getting picky with alcohol, kind of like losing a bunch a weight and not wanting to blow it on a big doughnut.
This month, I can honestly say I only had one glass of wine that was truly delicious and that I really savored. Everything else ranged from “meh” to “just Ok”. So now I’m asking myself if it’s worth it to give up an AF day for something that’s “just OK”.5 -
brandorogers wrote: »Biggest impact has been on restaurant bills. Joining this group has really paid off.
THIS! It's crazy how much a drink or two adds up for my husband and I, plus tip on the total bill. We have saved hundreds of dollars easily this month by not buying drinks when we go out to eat, not buying beer/liquor for Fridays and Saturdays, and not drinking during our bowling league. Crazy!
20 days AF this month! Made it through another weekend and Sunday football.
Over the halfway mark for the month, hope everyone is doing well!
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I also find I’m getting picky with alcohol, kind of like losing a bunch a weight and not wanting to blow it on a big doughnut.
This month, I can honestly say I only had one glass of wine that was truly delicious and that I really savored. Everything else ranged from “meh” to “just Ok”. So now I’m asking myself if it’s worth it to give up an AF day for something that’s “just OK”.
This is one of the things that was going through my head as I transitioned away from ritual drinking. I decided I would rather have something really good much less often than lower quality more often. I didn't like the idea of trying to fit less calorie options in my day/week at all. That is a really good idea for some people but that does not mean it fits me or my personality. The moments I decide to drink I will have what I want and eat what I want with it. It is just that now that only happens a handful of times a year.
Looks like I broke last year's streak of 160 days awhile back. I am sitting on 181 AF days at the moment. My first planned drink is still not until early December when we will take a trip.
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Everyone is doing well 👍 6:44 am in Vegas another 24 😍5
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@MissMay
I grew up in Eastern Canada, so have been to Maine quite a few times, but now I am in British Columbia, about 1/2 hour north of Idaho/Washington/Montana area. Still neighbours : - )
I love BC! I used to live in Bellingham, WA and would go to Vancouver frequently. Love it up there.
Bellingham is beautiful! And that whole Oregon coast underneath there too. One of my sisters lives in Vancouver. It is 12 hours away from me, I am in the Southeast corner of BC. It is beautiful too : - )
What part of the country do you live in now?0 -
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Lapsed Saturday night (3 skinny margaritas and a glass of wine) Date night with spouse so I'm going to cut myself slack. Back to no alcohol and did 90 min spin class yesterday as "penance". Going for weight milestone in next two weeks (halfway there...) so trying to be strict about alcohol (non) consumption over next two weeks.4
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