Less Alcohol - DECEMBER 2020 - One Day At A Time
MissMay
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Hello and Welcome~
Success comes in all size packages. I commend each person on here that finds either inspiration or a tidbit of knowledge from checking in or following. One sip less, one drink less or one month less of alcohol is and always has been each individuals own choice on this thread. At their own speed. Like it says One Day At A Time.
No color, age, gender is revealed unless the user puts it out there. Personally I did not hop on board for any other reason than to get support to DRINK LESS. I did not chime in because it was all women back in January 2018, or because it was folks my age posting or because we all shared the same hobby. I learn from those older than me and from those younger. You all have your own special value that you bring to this place.
When in limbo we find sharing or venting about some of our personal life helpful, and it is and we appreciate you opening that little piece of your world to us. It is all part of the process of wanting or needing to drinking less. Because in the end we share the same goal regardless of the amount of alcohol, the length of alcohol free days or the past we had to swim through to get to this point of coming together as a group.
Link to our information page: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10816791/information-page-only-for-less-alcohol-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1
Success comes in all size packages. I commend each person on here that finds either inspiration or a tidbit of knowledge from checking in or following. One sip less, one drink less or one month less of alcohol is and always has been each individuals own choice on this thread. At their own speed. Like it says One Day At A Time.
No color, age, gender is revealed unless the user puts it out there. Personally I did not hop on board for any other reason than to get support to DRINK LESS. I did not chime in because it was all women back in January 2018, or because it was folks my age posting or because we all shared the same hobby. I learn from those older than me and from those younger. You all have your own special value that you bring to this place.
When in limbo we find sharing or venting about some of our personal life helpful, and it is and we appreciate you opening that little piece of your world to us. It is all part of the process of wanting or needing to drinking less. Because in the end we share the same goal regardless of the amount of alcohol, the length of alcohol free days or the past we had to swim through to get to this point of coming together as a group.
Link to our information page: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10816791/information-page-only-for-less-alcohol-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1
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Inspiring posts from some users in the past~
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I’ve lurked in this topic thread beginning last month but haven’t posted, until now. I find this an inspiring thread. Many personal points shared and no one getting slammed…. Refreshing…
I’ve lost 50 lbs and have pretty much maintained that and did it mostly from moderation, but can tell you without a doubt… alcohol played an important part for me. I never gave it up 100%, but did cut way, way, way back – which I’m certain helped me.
There are times I go weeks without any. There are times I save it for the weekend. There are times I have 1 a day all
week long.
Whatever your reason or motivation – do what works best for you and you’ll never regret it.
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Thank you so much for starting this thread! My goal is to go a solid three weeks with no alcohol, but hoping that will be extended.
I want to lose 20 pounds, but more than that, I need to be healthy for my young kids. For far too long, I have been using wine as my comfort. Bad day? have some wine! Good day? have some wine! This Is Us is on... have some wine:D
I want better sleep and more fitness. I love reading the comments because I know I am not alone in this.
Good luck to all.
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I drank more than I wanted to on New Year's eve...fail : ( I did at least keep my promise to myself to get up in the morning and meet my running group for a "kick off the year right" run and then breakfast. It was no easy task since it was -1F outside, but I managed and it definitely put me in a positive mind set for January. No alcohol yesterday, which wasn't too tough because my husband wasn't drinking either.
I do have a bit of a confession to make. The thought of a dry life kind of scares me. Like so many of you have expressed, my life in many ways seems to revolve around alcohol. I know that is sad, but it's the reality of it. Does anyone else feel frightened about the changes they will need to make in order to stay alcohol free. I have to admit that this is the number one reason that I keep saying I need to cut back but not give it up entirely.4 -
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Thanks @MissMay for all you do to motivate people! I enjoy lurking on your thread. 7
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@RubyRed427 Owe it ALL to you girlfriend ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your house warming in our new location.7 -
Accountabilty ---Accountabilty--- Accountabilty
You can tell yourself you think you need to drink a little or a lot less. But do you always listen to yourself?
Non judgemental group here.
Ask us how we started out, struggled and deal with wanting less alcohol in our lives.
Accountability starts December 1st for those interested.9 -
I totally need this. I have struggled with alcohol addiction back and forth for years. Did great for the past 4 years and have totally relapsed this year. Trying to do better again. I'm tied of this and it certainly hasn't helped my weight.12
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I'm for December....no wine for me until Christmas Eve and thereafter plan to drink on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. So 3 drinking days total.
Top 3 reasons: I will lose weight, I will avoid the depressive effects, and I will save $
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CryingBlue wrote: »I totally need this. I have struggled with alcohol addiction back and forth for years. Did great for the past 4 years and have totally relapsed this year. Trying to do better again. I'm tied of this and it certainly hasn't helped my weight.
Welcome......I get everything your saying. Why work so hard on fitness goals only to have them sabotaged by over drinking with those EMPTY calories that have no good nutritional value.6 -
👍👍👍 YAY @globalhiker you are always an inspiration for us. Glad to have you back with your mini holiday AF streak in force.7
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I'm in again for December, and up for the no drinks until Christmas Eve challenge!7
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@cryingblue did you happen to check out our information page? Here is the link. You can keep it handy to refer back to if we are slow getting back to you.4
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I want to say thanks for your responses to my posts. Having other people that are in the same boat as me with booze really is a help. Every one seems to be making up different goals, I will to. On even days for right now I will have 5 beers out of my nightly 6 pack. On odd days I I will allow myself the 6 beers, if I dont drink them all bonus round.
November was tough. Bad hangovers are tougher. I will take November over hang overs7 -
It is a work in progress since Dec 28, 2018 (FIRST AF day in 2018) when I decided to be accountable and not just drink and drink and drink.
2018 Summary
Dec - AF 4/31 (? drinks) Dec 28-31 when I started reporting in here)
2019 Summary
Jan - AF 19/31 (27 drinks)
Feb - AF 16/28 (23 drinks)
Mar - AF 17/31 (27 drinks)
Apr - AF 9/30 (45 drinks)
May - AF 5/31 (17 drinks did not finish tracking after 14th)
Jun - AF 1/9 (20 drinks then did not finish tracking after the 9th)
Jul-Aug SKIPPED TRACKING
Sept - AF 3/8 (12 drinks stopped tracking after the 8th)
Nov-Dec SKIPPED TRACKING
2020 Summary
Jan - AF 22/31 (16 drinks)
Feb - AF 12/29 (45 drinks)
Mar - AF 6/18 (20+ drinks) then quit counting days & drinks
SKIPPED COUNTING ALL TOGETHER … Few if any AF days
Aug - AF 27/31 (9 drinks)
Sept - AF 16/30 (30 drinks)
Oct - AF 9/31 (41 drinks) Don't give up!
Nov - AF 16/30 (35 drinks)
DH joined me in Jan & Aug 2020
I'm in for December accountability!
Goal: AF days 3 per week / 12 per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day
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Good morning WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to our new location.
"MOTIVATION & SUPPORT"
We have a huge history of both of those within the pages, months and years that this thread has been active. Our hopes are that you will read or share how less alcohol can make your life more comfortable. Non of us want to give it up completely. Yet like most, we need it to be manageable for our own personal reasons. Be it weight loss goals or a need to wake up with out a foggy head more than a few days a week.
So today, I begin December 1st 2020 with a fresh slate, great attitude and a big smile 😁😁😁 to not fall off completely and be dragged behind that wagon. Leaning slightly over the sides now and then, but if I feel I might lean to much I get in here and get the support I need from you.
My end of November success was:
4 days with consuming drinks
26 days AF(alcohol free)
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@Lilylady3k love love love your break down. NOW that is some serious accountability.
Lets kick DECEMBER!4 -
Thank you for this outlet of support. I need to cut back on alcohol which will help with weight loss and overall health. Even if I could just have zero drinks during the week that would be a victory.8
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