Less Alcohol ~ JUNE 2021 ~ One Day At A Time
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Congrats @Lilylady3k - for your son landing a great job and for raising smart young ones....you did your mom job right
. Mine are ages 28,29,30, working, independent and happy. Now I wait for weddings and babies . 5 -
globalhiker wrote: »Congrats @Lilylady3k - for your son landing a great job and for raising smart young ones....you did your mom job right. Mine are ages 28,29,30, working, independent and happy. Now I wait for weddings and babies .
Your kids are about my kids ages! Congrats on getting your kids well on their way as well! Yes I feel good that they are independent and responsible adults. We had weddings 2018, 2019, 2020 and then anniversary party in 2021 for the 2020 wedding. Looks like my first grandchild is on the way toward end of 2021 or earlier 2022. 5 -
Messed up and had 1.3 bottles of wine by myself last night, and a bunch of carbs I didn't need. Also had FIVE drinks out on Friday.
18AF days out of 21. (11/14 for June) so that's still pretty good. One day at a time, right?8 -
@lmlmrn @MissMay @dawnbgethealthy wait what now??????? I thought hot flashes and night sweats happened DURING a the change, not AFTER we were all done!!!!!!! Well, that explains the two friends I have that are in a constant state of sweaty dampness.
I did not sign up for this! 😡
Well, good news, weight is down two pounds and I was AF last night!
I had this exact same reaction. I just hit the 365 days mark last week. **fireworks**
I was excited because I thought the worst was behind me? Very sorry, @Womona. I know what it feels like to have a period after 100+ days and thinking you're almost done with it.
Steps forward and steps backward. Last week we went out for dinner Wed & Thu with friends we hadn't seen since pre-pandemic, and I had drinks. We normally don't eat out during the week, and I have been AF on weeknights long enough that it's just habit and not all that difficult. Wednesday I got that IDGAF attitude and went overboard. Kind of came out of left field? Thu I was pretty moderate, but I honestly didn't have to order a drink at all. The other husband is a big drinker, or was in the past, and I don't think he had a drink at all. The other wife is a non drinker but had a glass of prosecco. DH was moderate, too, and I did really enjoy the wine. Maybe because of jumping the track during the week, I didn't have to argue with myself to keep it to 1 or 2 drinks through the weekend. Generally, that's harder for me than being AF on weeknights. DH doesn't open a bottle of wine if he thinks he's the only one drinking, but he did Saturday. To be fair, he asked if I would have some and I said maybe a glass but then I was ok with Fresca and didn't. Sunday he wanted to open a bottle but didn't because I said I wouldn't have any. We had a margarita before dinner and some of the time, I enjoy it and don't really want something else afterward. Fresca helps.
@Lilylady3k It would be really hard for me to abstain if DH were opening really nice wines. I commend your self determination.6 -
Hello to everyone today
AF last night and for a new experience, I did not think about alcohol last night. We took my mom out for lunch yesterday and DH had a beer and I had coffee with my mom. That never happened before but it just did not feel right to indulge. I am so glad I didn't too. When we got home I managed to do some painting. @MissMay I did not think to have DH take a picture of me painting in the pool but the finished product is looking great this morning. I can't wait for everything to dry and then seal the canvases.
Today I finished my workout and now heading off the the home depot to get a gallon of paint mixed up so I can start the fence painting Wednesday. Too raining today or Tuesday.
AF 11 out of 13 days so far for June.6 -
Day 50 of 75 since I have been AF. Failed most other parts of the challenge this past week but have stuck with the AF. So something to be proud of at least. Was the toughest week so far, and was able to stay away. Lot of mental struggles and some strife on the homefront. But pushed through...
I hope to be able to continue this through completion. Its great to hear the stories here and they truly inspire me. Thank you everyone!8 -
DH & I are both AF this evening!
June's running total = 7 AF days & 7 A days5 -
@Lilylady3k that’s amazing! Wow! You must be over the moon with pride. Thanks also for the tip about calcium.
Long day at work, had a glass of wine but in retrospect I could have done without it. At least it was only 1.4 -
Lilylady3k wrote: »globalhiker wrote: »Congrats @Lilylady3k - for your son landing a great job and for raising smart young ones....you did your mom job right. Mine are ages 28,29,30, working, independent and happy. Now I wait for weddings and babies .
Your kids are about my kids ages! Congrats on getting your kids well on their way as well! Yes I feel good that they are independent and responsible adults. We had weddings 2018, 2019, 2020 and then anniversary party in 2021 for the 2020 wedding. Looks like my first grandchild is on the way toward end of 2021 or earlier 2022.
Oh how exciting!!!4 -
Hi : - )
My goal is 16-20 AF days per month.
Diary Style.
Friday June 11 - AF - I have been experiencing legs cramps in the night for 3+months and Thursday night it kept waking me up. Friday was a very tired day operating on fumes. A drink might have been nice, but I resisted.
Saturday June 12 - 2 1/4 drinks. Census plus my yard/garden, I put in a good day. Sunday will be the same script.
Saturday June 13 - AF, reluctantly, but I had drinks only yesterday. Census work and yard work on a very hot day made me want to have a bit of the Gin Smash. I had an AF beer, and I am not a beer drinker.
Monday June 14 - 2 3/4 drinks, finished off the can of Gin Smash. I had a productive day, but at the end of it cut 2 areas of grass in blazing heat and when I came in practically guzzled the Gin Smash (after putting a fancy glass in the freezer for 5 minutes). Fairly light day tomorrow, the first time in 6 years that I don't have to get up at 4:30am on a Tuesday. Just Census and a 4 hour shift at the restaurant, so no more than 8 hours.
Rolling Total - 8AF days out of 14 days.5 -
@lmlmrn @MissMay @dawnbgethealthy wait what now??????? I thought hot flashes and night sweats happened DURING a the change, not AFTER we were all done!!!!!!! Well, that explains the two friends I have that are in a constant state of sweaty dampness.
I did not sign up for this! 😡
Well, good news, weight is down two pounds and I was AF last night!
For me, yes, during the change. Nothing whatsoever after. Mind you, I lost weight and lowered blood pressure after the change, so perhaps if I hadn't I might have continued with the flashes and stuff.
I have heard of some people who continue with the flashes, like forever, but mostly they are not fit/active people eating healthy diets. Some of my friends who are out the other side also have never had any more flashes.
Like @Lilylady3k and I both said, look into some Estroven for when it begins.4 -
@dawnbgethealthy those are some pretty painted nails to be gardening with. How do you keep them from chipping off?
Never saw that kind of beer around here. Now I will have to look for it. Thanks for the photo.
The N/A beer, at least one of them looks to be from Georgian Bay. The other I haven't checked. French on the labels, so both definitely made in Canada.
I do wear gardening gloves, and when my hands are rough (working with cardboard and washing frequently) I put oil on my hands, (almond or other) and then those clear gloves, and then the gardening gloves.
I use gel polish, I have the curing light, and like 100 colours. It stays on until you take it off.
@MissMay I have arthritis like you and really bumpy fingers. A friend and I made some Cannabis Lotion, and while it will never change the mis-shapen-ness of my fingers, it definitely does work for stiffness/soreness and such.5 -
Quick check in for accountability
AF last night again....3 day streak going.5 -
I’m new here. I drink ALOT. It’s the sole reason I go over my calorie budget daily. My goal is to be AF Sun thru Thurs on a REGULAR basis. I find I can do it for a week or so then I fall off track. I think it’s habit for me…work is done, dinner is made so why not drink until bedtime? It’s so stupid but I keep doing it. I was good on Sunday this week, drank last night feel like hell and trying hard to make today through Thurs. wish me luck!11
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Hello again
Husband and I did go on the trip. It took him a couple of days of getting positive updates from SIL to finally relax, but by the time we were at the wedding reception on Saturday, he told me he was really glad we went. My MIL got to go home from the hospital on Friday. She's got in-home care visiting a few times a week and an on-call nurse to assist if something goes really wrong, but for the most part she's back to her daily routine of doing word searches, watching golf, and eating dinner with her family. We stopped by after we landed yesterday, and she doesn't look nearly as sick as all her charts say she is. Amazing woman.
Once we got past flight delays, rental car fiascos, and getting to the hotel at 2:30am, our trip was pleasant enough. We walked on the beach every day, ate a lot of seafood, and spent some time with my family. The wedding was lovely. We all got trapped in the chapel for about 20 minutes because of a sudden downpour, but the rain cooled everything off and made the reception a lot more pleasant.
We drank a lot. I might try to tally it up at some point, but I think "far more than I planned on drinking" would cover it. Stress, wanting to try the local beer, wine with romantic dinners, being offered tequila shots at wedding events... It all added up quickly. Was AF last night, and my AF plans for this week were strongly reinforced by the number on the scale this morning.
Thank you again for all of your kind words.10 -
Just a quick accountability today, AF last night and plan to be the rest of the week. However if I keep up this yard work I am doing I may treat myself to a real beer LOL7
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Watermelon Wonder kombucha tonight
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I have to say, this is one awesome, determined, committed group. No wonder you all are either showing great progress or declaring a commitment to push ahead, no matter where your starting point is....the important thing is START and GO....
Me, now in month 4 of mostly AF, I discovered I need to take a step back, just took on too many goals, too aggressively. I am going to let the diet go, focus on getting in the daily movement and AF and managing my job stress. It's a balancing act I am learning, but I do know if I am not happy, I am not balancing it all right.....7 -
@nvaldes323 I used to do the same...just START and GO because you can totally do this.....and good luck!3
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DH, my sister and I split 1 bottle of wine with dinner (not before).
1 glass of nice French Chablis.4
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