Less Alcohol - DECEMBER 2020 - One Day At A Time
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Well I'm back home. Helped mom finish all the tasks at the house that included a ladder/step stool (tall Christmas tree outside decorated while it rained, high shelves inside, and putting together things that she couldn't figure out this week. I'm hoping I got all the tasks on her list done! Long drive home and then our dog had a "date" for mating in the evening as well. So no time for exercise or focusing on me. I completely just gave in on carbs, fast food, and "whatever" for dinner. DH & my sister conspired ... she brought over wine and cooked dinner of crawfish étouffée and he ran out and bought wine. So wine we definitely had in the house. 2 glasses.
Need to get some AF days under my belt this month.
Dec accountability: 0/5 days AF
Goal: AF days 3 per week / 12 per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day
No Alcohol: 0 days
Alcohol 5 days (11 drinks)
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12/1 Tues 1
12/2 Wed 2
12/3 Thurs 3 drinks
12/4 Fri 3 (2 wine, 1 drink)
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@dawnbgethealthy Some of that ice looks rough! Beautiful area though.
Did I mention to ya'll that one morning I gave my mom a cup of coffee and she was like this is too strong ... went and poured Amaretto into it. It was a tough week for her too. Hugging her and hoping this works out ... she has really slowed down and not able to move as smoothly as she use to ... but then she is constantly jumping from one thing to another and doing something.
@globalhiker Standard Poodles make great pets. They are very athletic and can run with you, but also great cuddles when hanging out inside. Oh and they don't dig up the garden!
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Good Sunday morning everyone.
@lilylady3 I have NEVER seen a standard poodle that is patched and has a saddle before. How beautiful, I love the colors. Is it male or female?
@dawnbgethealthy your photos as always are gorgeous. I had to look closer, I thought that was open water because it was so clear blue. Excellent way to take in healthy oxygen.
@mainelylisa I saw Greenville did not get that much snow, how about Rockwood? We had a TON of rain right up to the end and then it snowed less than an inch. Thankful for that. And no I wont be traveling anywhere near someplace that gets more snow than where I live. (P.s. tequila makes your clothes fall off)
@CryingBlue don't take it too too hard. A tiny step to the side. Get back to focussing on what you want to do daily. We are here for you. Hugs.
@brittgreenlikethecolor88 your car is giving me anxiety for YOU. What? So they can't fiquire out the problem with it? I had a check engine light that kept coming on, I took it to a repair shop and it cost over $1,100.00 to "fix". A week later it came back on. Took it some place else and they said do not pay attention to it, they give out false readings all the time. UGH UGH UGH I just dished out a ton of $$ to be told that.
There........... I took your stress away.
@Peach1948 sorry to hear about the health related issues with the wine consumption. Using it as a sleeping aid back fires as our bodies find the alcohol wakes us up in the middle of the night. A quick knock out but not worth waking up at 2 or 3 in the morning. Solid sleep is healthier.
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Yesterday I battled the grocery store early in the morning to get fresh produce. That was a mistake, how nutty was I to go on a Saturday morning? Anyhow that put a wrench into my early morning workout, then it started blowing REALLY hard and raining and the temps went down quick AND I NEVER GOT IN MY WORKOUT😬😬😬
This is a new day and I am walking up in the cold on the slippery driveway to my sanctuary to work out and be happy. My friend and I joked that with all the ab workouts we are doing this Fall no one will be able to see our progress because there is no where to go and nothing to do.
Another AF day/night under my belt (oh but I did buy hot cocoa and had that in my snowman mug with a scoop of cool whip in it) YUMMY
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@dawnbgethealthy & @mainelylisa yes my Sister and I have both confronted our Mom about not wanting her to be around grandchildren because of her drinking. Her response was, "Well look, you two didn't die from me drinking did you?"
Not the response you would expect from a woman that is highly admired by her work colleagues at the Universality she works at. She is what they call a functioning drunk. Can drink all night, blackout and then wake up and pull off a what seems like normal day to everyone around her. Weird thing, she would never say she passed out or blacked out. She would comment she went to sleep or must have had the 24 hour flu.
I had nips the other night with my beers. So I suppose those count for drink to? They were around and I got drawn into the up coming holiday anticipation.
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Failed again last night. More wine, weekends are hard. Husband is working alot and I miss him. Him working night has always been difficult for me. He still has several more nights before his week is over and is already talking about working extras because they are short.
@CMB44512 I'm sorry about the difficult situation with your mom. Stories like that are terrifying to me as a mom. I don't want that for my kids. My dad was a drinker, it caused a lot of friction with my parents growing up.
More reasons for me to find my wagon again. So much easier to say in the morning.
3 af days out of 5.
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@Lilylady3k that is a very good looking poodle indeed!
@dawnbgethealthy I'd like a hound mix for a dog, midsize. My previous dog looked something like this and I'd like the same.
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@Lilylady3k Sometimes I just need to cut myself some slack. I call it my "recovery day/days". Those are the days when my diet goes out the window, take a weekend off from exercise, and I just want to eat really good food, drink, and well, recover from any major stress. It seems like a normal human thing to do. And it's short-lived.
The bright side is that crawfish etouffee...sounds marvelous.....I need to make that!
@CMB44512 what you describe sounds like a normal "denial" response, a defense mechanism. Tough to get someone to change, they have to feel ready or there needs to be a life-event that suddenly makes them want to change. Frustrating, but the good thing is she heard you loud and clear and deep inside she may be thinking about it, just not ready to express it or take action -yet.3 -
@dawnbgethealthy your pix as always, are great! If you put me on that ice, I would require a walker for stability
@MissMay when Covid is over and you're at the beach on some tropical island somewhere, all that ab-work will pay off. Everyone will think you are 15 years younger!
And when the weather is bad, I revert to what I call my "commercial" workout...every time a commercial comes on TV during the news hour, I do an exercise for the commercial duration....jumping jacks, pushups, crunches, just keep mixing it up!
Day 10 AF is here. I need to Just Do It.3 -
@globalhiker It was mostly a week off instead of a day but I'm feeling back on my own path as of today. Though DD called and invited us to dinner ... so no telling what we are eating this evening.
@MissMay He is a brown & white 3yr old "party poodle" or "tuxedo poodle" ... standard size about 65 lbs. Before this one we had a solid cream about 45 lbs. DH is allergic to cats & dogs. He grew up with a toy poodle but I think they are too yappy usually. I wanted a larger dog since I grew up with a Lab. We settled on standard poodle ... and it turns out they are great!4 -
Super excited to find this group. Around Thanksgiving I looked in the mirror and noticed I'd gained a lot of weight in the last couple months and wanted to make some changes. And while alcohol certainly wasn't *the* culprit (huge chips & queso fan here), it was a big contributing factor. Between the alcohol calories, weird foods I make when I'm drunk, and the 99% chance of getting Chipotle delivered for my hangover, it became a whole spiral of bad choices for my health.
I originally planned on being AF from Thanksgiving to Christmas, but remembered how much I got out of my first Dry January this year so I wanted to do it again. There's only a week in between those time frames so officially I am AF from Sat after Thanksgiving (got rid of the 3 remaining ciders in the fridge on Friday) through the end of January. Bars & restaurants here are outdoor dining only so there's no temptation there. I'm not going to sit outside in December/January in CHICAGO. No way.
I've noticed a little bit less anxiety so far, but it hasn't been long. Really looking forward to seeing the changes in my health over the next couple months.13 -
Welcome, @kbru19! I can relate to queso and weird drunk foods and most of us here can relate to alcohol's contribution to weight/well-being.
Now I understand how people lose their posts so easily. I'm rarely on mobile, but tried to post in the car and clicked the stupid Done button and poof!
Went to the cabin yesterday and unexpectedly got hit with a strong desire to drink. Might have been all the beer and wine in the fridge. (Which we also have at the house, just not as cool of IPA's--which I really wanted.) But didn't do it. So had my grump on for about 3 hours, and then mellowed with crossword.
Woke up at daybreak to this view. I sipped my coffee and was thankful for nature. And for not having a hangover. But not so much for the cell tower going down which is why we had to come back today. But maybe so, because we saw the cutest lil Moose dude as we headed out and he let me get some close shots (pics, not gun!!!). I'll post tomorrow if I didn't screw them up.
@MissMay We got a wee bit of snow in Rockwood.
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Beautiful dogs @Lilylady3k and @globalhiker !!
@mainelylisa
Your cabin is soooo gorgeous, and the snow looks so wonderful. Really socked in, I can tell because it always looks like a black and white photo when it is closed in with snow like that.
You are really lucky to have that place, I am jelly.4 -
New home for the thread, but the same goals for me, 16-20 AF days per month.
Tuesday December 01 - AF - Super long and stressful work day, I really wanted a drink when I finally got home, but over the past months I have been trying to "save up" my drinking days for happy occasions, not to relieve stress. Planning AF for tomorrow also.
Wednesday December 02 - AF - I think that this might be my 4th AF day in a row.
Thursday December 03 - Drinks. Work Stress drinks. I had just finished saying that I was trying not to do that. Instead of my usual 3, I had 2. It took the edge off. The 2 drinks prevented me from quitting this one particular job outright (I am a Merchandiser and work for several companies). I will sleep on it.
Friday December 04 - AF - Had to use resistance and a few 6 minute waits to not have a drink. I walked across the ice today of that bird sanctuary that I have posted a few times. Skating there tomorrow for sure! Photos from my lake walk to come later because I can't help it : - )
Saturday December 05 - Drinks. Skated on a lake today!!! Wondrous!! A friend joined me and then we had cocoa with peppermint schnapps after.
Sunday December 06 - AF - Tomorrow will be too.
Rolling total: 4AF days out of 6 days3 -
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@kbru19 welcome, come on in. Take a peak at our information page I posted the link right above here. It is packed with helpful info to help you make it through some rough spots you might encounter.
Gawd I do not miss those horrible drunkn food munch outs. Nothing is worse than someone taking a pic of me with slit eyes trying to hold myself up while shoveling crap into my face.then wondering why the scale soared up 7 pounds over night. UGH!
Lots of great support here. CHICAGO now they get some crazy Winter weather as well.4 -
Great pic @mainelylisa. You are closer to the Canadian border when your in Rockwood, only 52 minutes to Jackman. Glad you kept out of the stash in the cabin😊4
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@dawnbgethealthy Thank you. I am so grateful for my cabin. It's taking every penny of my income (15 yr mortgage), but I think it's a good investment and brings so much joy. I would LOVE to have a Less Alcohol ladies weekend there! Never in a million years did I picture this Texas Girl living in Maine, much less cabin life, embracing the snow. Nor did I picture going for more than a day without a drink. Life surprises us when we're open to new possibilities. My neck is sore from 10 minutes of shoveling, lol. Still a lightweight. At shoveling. And drinking.7
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mainelylisa wrote: »@dawnbgethealthy Thank you. I am so grateful for my cabin. It's taking every penny of my income (15 yr mortgage), but I think it's a good investment and brings so much joy. I would LOVE to have a Less Alcohol ladies weekend there! Never in a million years did I picture this Texas Girl living in Maine, much less cabin life, embracing the snow. Nor did I picture going for more than a day without a drink. Life surprises us when we're open to new possibilities. My neck is sore from 10 minutes of shoveling, lol. Still a lightweight. At shoveling. And drinking.
Umm, Lisa don't forget about "our dudes" hahaha. Put'em up at Maynards!4 -
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2 wine + 1 Benedictine ... Dinner with DD & her husband. They cooked rack of lamb, new potatoes and asparagus. Yummy.
6 days in a row of drinks. Today I need to start and AF streak!5 -
@MissMay Of course, Dudes welcome! Could either stay at Maynards or Birches.
@Lilylady3k I'm so envious your fam is so close--if I had family cooking all the time with wine, it would be far more difficult for me. You didn't specify if that was 2 glasses or bottles, lol. The first AF day for me is by FAR the hardest. You may need some glitter, and then hopefully smooth sailing for a little while.
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Day 11 AF here. It gets easy for me to do after the first full week and full week-end are over. Moods stabilize!
Part of me though is really looking forward to a Christmas Day sparkling rose binge though. Why do I need a bottle of sparkling rose to get me through Christmas Day?
And if my kids can't visit, how much artificial and short-term happiness will that bottle give me? Is it going to numb all holiday let-downs? Will I wind up drinking another one the day after, to remedy any ill effects and prolong the party?
Running away from Christmas sparkling rose to a cabin in the snowy mountains, drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows, making a snowman, staring at the deer and elk outside the window, maybe playing some board games is sounding like a better holiday option
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@mainelylisa Definitely 2 glasses for me LOL But that was from 2 bottles for 4 people.
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Big case of the Mondays here. Irritated with work and not knowing when I'll see my kids (not this year) and want to drink. DH is headed out of town til Fri. I haven't had alone time in months, so we'll see how this goes. Plan to do a workout after work since I couldn't get a run in and hopefully that will make unicorns and rainbows appear and the desire for wine disappear. I'll work on photography and binge on the Undoing instead of undoing myself. On a positive note, I am getting closer to finding a therapist (who is familiar with addictions-ish), which I hope will help me figure out some things. If anyone has a recommendation for someone via telehealth, please message me! It's so difficult to find the right match. It's as hard as finding the right life partner. I'm ok--just bad day.8
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Miscalculated how many beers I have up in my kitchen cabinet. I must have had a drinking dream because I swear I already had a 6 pack up in there. No such luck, only 3 damn beers so far. Seems like longer to save away a 6 pack than I thought it would.
You ladies are like the Mom(s) I would like to have. One(s) that know booze is not their thing and need to cut back. If anything her alcohol problem has made my Sister and I closer and stronger to not follow her foot steps.
@mainelylisa "I would LOVE to have a Less Alcohol ladies weekend ".
No offense taken. Although my GF might not want me away with a bunch of women she does not know. LOL. WOW your house is so cool.
Having my entire 6 pack tonight because it is an odd day of the week. Did not get nips, they were out of my normal one.5 -
DH is having bourbon & 7up but I'm AF! One down and many more to go!
Dec accountability: 1/7 days AF
Goal: AF days 3 per week / 12 per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day
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@mainelylisa Love the cabin and the snow! You are living my dream. Can I retire there in about 15 years??😉
Poured the second glass of Pinot noir and saw “just a little bit more” in the bottle. So added that to my glass. So now I’m back to finishing a bottle in two days. Ugh. This is what I was doing when I found you all.
Two step forward. One step back.8 -
New home for the thread, but the same goals for me, 16-20 AF days per month.
Tuesday December 01 - AF - Super long and stressful work day, I really wanted a drink when I finally got home, but over the past months I have been trying to "save up" my drinking days for happy occasions, not to relieve stress. Planning AF for tomorrow also.
Wednesday December 02 - AF - I think that this might be my 4th AF day in a row.
Thursday December 03 - Drinks. Work Stress drinks. I had just finished saying that I was trying not to do that. Instead of my usual 3, I had 2. It took the edge off. The 2 drinks prevented me from quitting this one particular job outright (I am a Merchandiser and work for several companies). I will sleep on it.
Friday December 04 - AF - Had to use resistance and a few 6 minute waits to not have a drink. I walked across the ice today of that bird sanctuary that I have posted a few times. Skating there tomorrow for sure! Photos from my lake walk to come later because I can't help it : - )
Saturday December 05 - Drinks. Skated on a lake today!!! Wondrous!! A friend joined me and then we had cocoa with peppermint schnapps after.
Sunday December 06 - AF - Tomorrow will be too.
Monday December 07 - AF - Added a little glitter, skated on a different lake today. Photos to follow.
Rolling total: 5AF days out of 7 days5 -
I have posted the beach of this lake before, Jimsmith Lake.
Upon arrival I could see that there were some families already on it and some ice fisher people
Such a beautiful day
Skated down to the other end of the lake
So nice and smooth in spots
The dock from the middle and some ice fishers
So I met an older couple along my way, and they told me that I was at the spot where all of the turtles come to live under the water in the weeds for the winter!!!
The man brushed some snow off of a spot and beckoned me over to look.
I saw 5 turtles!!
Glitter Monday for me indeed!
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