Less Alcohol ~ JUNE 2021 ~ One Day At A Time
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I finally got an AF day in last night! I have to say, I was wanting some wine with dinner. But that’s just habit saying “it’s Miller Time” (dating myself with a 70’s commercial reference!). At any rate, miraculously my weight is down and I feel less bloated and puffy today. Coincidence? Methinks not!
The good news is that a few days of holding off on alcohol means the cravings decrease, and drinking becomes a conscious choice and not an automatic habit. Just need to ride this out for a few days.7 -
globalhiker wrote: »Bad day. Warning -it's a grumpy one.....
We have bad air today due to 3 fires in the area which made the national news. This is on top of the typical ozone and particulate matter. The fire in Phoenix (recycling plants and tires yesterday) blew my way thanks to the wind. And also blowing towards me from the east are the 2 forest fires 25k and 34k acres...with towns evacuating. This started yesterday and we talked about prepping a go-kit in case we are ever affected (we live on the national forest border). I should be thankful my house is not on fire but I am getting the bad air from all directions. And I have asthma. So I couldn't get my runs in yesterday and today. I tried doing water exercises in the pool but started to get breathing problems so had to go back inside. And it's 103 degrees. My husband is outside planting plants that I don't want or like (lantana with the yellow flowers that attract too many bees) but I gave up. So moody as all hell, I went out and got a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and some cheese. Now I am having myself a little wine and cheese 2 hour-happy hour. I just started and hope to stop at 2.5 drinks so I feel fresh in the morning.
I know this is a terrible way to cope with stress, but my stress level hit that unmanageable zone today. Maybe I should've driven myself to an indoor mall and gotten some gelato and buy more shoes....BTW...those are perfect sandals @chocolate_owl...
Oh that’s miserable. So sorry to hear this! I can only imagine the combination of poor air quality and breathing issues! Hugs!6 -
Well I think that the last time I posted was early February and I have to say that I haven't really done very well between then and now. I had one AF day between then and May 30th. Plus most of the others were not one or two drink days....
However, since then I had one drink since May 31st. That was Friday the 4th of June and my wife and I had intended to have some drinks to celebrate being AF for the week. As it went we both had a drink and said let's skip it.
Last weekend was the first time in a very long time being AF Saturday and Sunday.
It really helps that we are both on it this time. We go on vacation on Friday and I really hope we can get back on it when we return. We are both feeling better, sleeping better and I've lost a few Kilo's already!
On the one hand I'm so sick of drinking for the sake of it. One the other I really fancy a drink come the evenings. (Well not right now particularly but I know I will once the determination wears off).
Sorry long post.
TLDNR: 7 Days AF June7 -
Hi : - )
My goal is 16-20 AF days per month.
Diary Style.
Tuesday June 01 - AF
Wednesday June 02 - AF - I might have drinks tomorrow eve.
Thursday June 03 - 2 drinks. Quite enjoyed them.
Friday June 04 - AF - It has been very hot here all week, by mid-afternoon I had to stop walking around doing Census. I will get at it again early in the morning tomorrow before it heats up. I got some garden stuff planted this morning before going out to work for StatsCan (can't knock on people's doors earlier than 9am, that would just be rude). Garden pics to come
Saturday June 05 - 3 drinks. Census only for Sunday, no restaurant or merch jobs.
Sunday June 06 - AF - 3 went from a record breaking heat wave to really chilly. I had to have a hot bath this evening after being out knocking on doors all day. A brandy would have been nice, but I resisted.
Monday June 07 - AF - Planned drinks for Friday
Rolling Total - 5AF day out of 8 days.4 -
Hi @Stockholm_Andy good to see your still finding us. You are lucky as others on here to, that your spouse is on board with you for drinking less. Makes it easier, I would hope. I can only dream of my husband going AF even half of one day. "Sigh"
Keep us updated on your progress.6 -
I finally got an AF day in last night! I have to say, I was wanting some wine with dinner. But that’s just habit saying “it’s Miller Time” (dating myself with a 70’s commercial reference!). At any rate, miraculously my weight is down and I feel less bloated and puffy today. Coincidence? Methinks not!
The good news is that a few days of holding off on alcohol means the cravings decrease, and drinking becomes a conscious choice and not an automatic habit. Just need to ride this out for a few days.
I'm with you @Womona it is a proven fact for me less bloat and puff, weight down, no senseless buzz eating, woo hoo on your AF night. Have you tried the Heineken00?? Honestly, it has the same taste as alcohol Heineken. I down one of those or MORE 🤣 and I am good to go.6 -
Got extremely hot and humid here yesterday. It was like end of July weather. Remembering back years ago I would sit in the hot sun and drink many alcohol beverages "thinking" I getting hydrated. Thank goodness for being older and wiser. LOL
AF Monday June 7
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6/1 - AF, 9 miles
6/2 - AF, 3.9 miles
6/3 - AF, 3.5 miles
6/4 - 4 drinks, 3.85 miles
6/5 - 1 drink, 3.5 miles
6/6 - 2 drinks, 1.7 miles
6/7 - AF, 4.2 miles
Weekly total: 7 drinks, 4 AF days, 29.65 miles
Was AF last night because I was supposed to be, but I wasn't happy about it. Last week I got told that this project I've been working on for two years might get cancelled and to hold off doing any work on it. Yesterday at the end of the day I got told that it is indeed still happening, but that means I have to cram three days' worth of work into one day before I go on vacation. Right before I left the office I went to print something out, and it took me 30 minutes to get a printer to work because no one's been maintaining them during the pandemic. Got home in THE WORST mood, and despite husband's best efforts to cheer me up and an hour-long walk to destress, I couldn't shake the mood. And I was SO HUNGRY, but felt like I had to stick to my salad for dinner since I skipped the gym again and settled for a walk. Fell asleep with my stomach rumbling. Despite eating low-cal and not drinking, I'm still up another lb this morning, back to my starting weight for this month. Logic-brain knows fluctuations happen and that this is more related to the weather and needing to poop than anything I'm doing, but emotionally it just sucks. I feel like I'm spinning my wheels, and I'm extremely off-pace for hitting a weight I'm happy with by February.
Today, instead of being excited for my vacation, I'm really stressed out. I'm staring down a mountain of work. I'm wondering if I should only eat salads for the rest of the month. I haven't taken care of a bunch of personal things, like organizing the paperwork to file my appeal to my insurance company. I've running on very little sleep because I keep having nightmares. And I'm still so frickin hungry. Send me some good vibes, y'all.10 -
chocolate_owl wrote: »6/1 - AF, 9 miles
6/2 - AF, 3.9 miles
6/3 - AF, 3.5 miles
6/4 - 4 drinks, 3.85 miles
6/5 - 1 drink, 3.5 miles
6/6 - 2 drinks, 1.7 miles
6/7 - AF, 4.2 miles
Weekly total: 7 drinks, 4 AF days, 29.65 miles
Was AF last night because I was supposed to be, but I wasn't happy about it. Last week I got told that this project I've been working on for two years might get cancelled and to hold off doing any work on it. Yesterday at the end of the day I got told that it is indeed still happening, but that means I have to cram three days' worth of work into one day before I go on vacation. Right before I left the office I went to print something out, and it took me 30 minutes to get a printer to work because no one's been maintaining them during the pandemic. Got home in THE WORST mood, and despite husband's best efforts to cheer me up and an hour-long walk to destress, I couldn't shake the mood. And I was SO HUNGRY, but felt like I had to stick to my salad for dinner since I skipped the gym again and settled for a walk. Fell asleep with my stomach rumbling. Despite eating low-cal and not drinking, I'm still up another lb this morning, back to my starting weight for this month. Logic-brain knows fluctuations happen and that this is more related to the weather and needing to poop than anything I'm doing, but emotionally it just sucks. I feel like I'm spinning my wheels, and I'm extremely off-pace for hitting a weight I'm happy with by February.
Today, instead of being excited for my vacation, I'm really stressed out. I'm staring down a mountain of work. I'm wondering if I should only eat salads for the rest of the month. I haven't taken care of a bunch of personal things, like organizing the paperwork to file my appeal to my insurance company. I've running on very little sleep because I keep having nightmares. And I'm still so frickin hungry. Send me some good vibes, y'all.
good vibes coming your way.....I hope it gets better for you 4 -
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Good vibes! And a pat on the back for prioritizing what is good for you above the drinking urge. We all know what alcohol does to our anxiety and wakefulness. Good on you for taking care of yourself. I hope the vacation is glorious once it arrives.7
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@Stockholm_Andy
Great seeing you again! We all fall off but the great news is that you are again trying for a "less alcohol" lifestyle. Wonderful that your wife is on board!!!
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DH opened a bottle of wine again this evening (last night it was 1.5 bottles and there is half a bottle still in the fridge). THIS IS SO TEMPTING! But I poured myself a tangerine sparkling water in a wine glass. This is going to be challenging to make my personal goal of M-Th just this week, but I'm determined.
AF again this evening.6 -
WMAO.....yes I am working my xxx off.....no exercise again today, 12 hour days, worked the weekend and feel fried. Thank goodness I have this place to come to for a moment of sanity and reset.
Awesome inspirational postings! @Lilylady3k
I need vacation....!5 -
AF last night and hopefully tonight too. I am actually going to try a glass of AF wine....back later I know this was short5
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@chocolate_owl
Life is a roller coaster ride.
You've got this.
And...we all care about you for whatever that is worth.5 -
Got extremely hot and humid here yesterday. It was like end of July weather. Remembering back years ago I would sit in the hot sun and drink many alcohol beverages "thinking" I getting hydrated. Thank goodness for being older and wiser. LOL
AF Monday June 7
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Oh gosh, we were in a heat wave of 37C and this morning it was 4C !!!!!
Ridiculous.
I don't know anymore what 37C is (I grew up with Fahrenheit and it took me decades to get used to) maybe 100F ?
4C is like 30 something F
Stressing about my peppers and tomatoes.
Climate change is upsetting me.6 -
Hi : - )
My goal is 16-20 AF days per month.
Diary Style.
Tuesday June 01 - AF
Wednesday June 02 - AF - I might have drinks tomorrow eve.
Thursday June 03 - 2 drinks. Quite enjoyed them.
Friday June 04 - AF - It has been very hot here all week, by mid-afternoon I had to stop walking around doing Census. I will get at it again early in the morning tomorrow before it heats up. I got some garden stuff planted this morning before going out to work for StatsCan (can't knock on people's doors earlier than 9am, that would just be rude). Garden pics to come
Saturday June 05 - 3 drinks. Census only for Sunday, no restaurant or merch jobs.
Sunday June 06 - AF - 3 went from a record breaking heat wave to really chilly. I had to have a hot bath this evening after being out knocking on doors all day. A brandy would have been nice, but I resisted.
Monday June 07 - AF - Planned drinks for Friday
Tuesday June 08 - Drinks. Didn't last until Friday. Worked from 7am until midnight. No lunch, no dinner, cherries and coffee for breakfast. I know that I have to keep going. I also know that drinks are not the answer, but two sips in (so far) and I am feeling relaxed after an extremely long day. All that keeps me from drinking daily is willpower. No willpower left today. I am not drinking for either stress or celebration, seems to be a physical release. I feel good now and the long day is put away. No regrets on cocktails. Crap, just realized that I have paperwork to submit yet if I mean to get paid!! Off to do that.
Rolling Total - 5AF days out of 8 days.6 -
@Lilylady3k and @MissMay Thanks for the words of support.
I find reading these threads, all of the posters successes (and setbacks), gives me inspiration, motivation and an understanding that others are also having a lot of the same issues.
Yesterday was AF too. It actually felt kind of easy for once. Not that it will last I know.
We're leaving for a vacation to Mallorca on Friday, which I am very much looking forwards to. However, I have really mixed feelings about how much I'll end up drinking.
Happy Wednesday Everyone. Good luck with your goals today!6
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