Less Alcohol ~ JULY 2021 ~ One Day At A Time
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One of the many trout a la roqueforts I had. They all come mega loaded with amazing sauce. Strangely, I didn't gain 1 lb when I returned home! Maybe it's because I skipped the fries or the wine dissolved the fats, who knows.9 -
@Stockholm_Andy those pictures are paint worthy for sure! Makes me really want to travel more than I do already.
@globalhiker wow if you are out my direction give me a holler!
Stayed AF last night even with all the giant bomb sounds!
I have a call into my Dr. again, seems my sinus problems have never really left just toned down a bit until this weekend (of course) this is TMI but my ear has been draining fluid so sudafed took care of the bulk of that but now it aches and my jaw hurts to open...so something new is afoot I am afraid. Needless to say the gym is on hold as well as using my hearing aid....way to painful to put in my ear.
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@globalhiker - YUM!!! Hoping to get to Argentina in the next couple of years … I’ll be on the lookout for your dish.
@lmlmrn - That sinus infection is hanging around too long. You might want to get aggressive about discovering what is the root cause. A friend’s husband last fall complained about similar issue/symptoms and finally found he had a rare cancer in his sinuses. MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston. They caught it early and did chemo as well as radiation for 6-8 weeks Dec-Jan. He is fine now.6 -
Thanks for all the nice comments on the Gotland photos we had a blast.
2 Days AF for July now.8 -
Okay. 2 glasses of a nice red wine with ... wait for it ... frozen pizza! Granted DH added fresh mozzarella to a nice California Pizza Kitchen Sicilian pizza but still ... I caved.7
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Lilylady3k wrote: »Okay. 2 glasses of a nice red wine with ... wait for it ... frozen pizza! Granted DH added fresh mozzarella to a nice California Pizza Kitchen Sicilian pizza but still ... I caved.
We all cave from time to time LL3K what inspires me about you guys is you consistently pick yourselves back, dust yourself down and go again!
The month is still young lots of days for AF yet
Plus it was only two glasses, I'd have finish the bottle, opened another and then poured a nice whisky....
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Hmmmm did I post yesterday? Can't remember.
Great pics @Stockholm_Andy BEAUTIFUL, just beautiful.
Late yesterday afternoon I made myself a drink here at home. The cold and damp had played havoc on my fingers and not even pain relievers helped. So I had a drink, put on my heated mittens that get thrown into the microwave and fell asleep on the sofa until my hands felt better.
5 days into July
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I love the pictures @Stockholm_Andy just gorgeous!!!!!
@lmlmrn I love Mt. Baker, and love it more when the road to Artist Point finally opens!!! So beautiful, and in the winter the skiing is amazing!
I was AF last night, even though I was sorely tempted because we had a nice family dinner and my husband poured himself a glass of wine. But, I over-did it this weekend, and need to give my body a break, so I’m proud of myself for resisting. It didn’t even take long to get over the feeling of wanting a drink, which is a relief! So, weight is down today, and I feel bright eyes and bushy tailed.
I am chomping at the bit to sail my boat, and the weather is not cooperating on the days I am available to sail! Grrr!5 -
Hi all,
I posted on the June 2021 site, but will re-introduce myself. Hi! So glad to be back. The last two months have been difficult on me. Family plans and emotions and organization and being pulled in many different directions organizationally and stress-related.
July is for me. I've been abusing alcohol to cope - and this is a habit I am going to break. Thank you all for sharing your stories and inspiring me.7 -
Hope you're feeling better today @MissMay. Sounds like you could use some Arizona dry heat.
Today is a brand new day....and a shorter work week
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Just checked...it's 11 weeks until my dr's appointment. That would be 77 days. Count starts today, will shoot for 77 days AF straight. Clock starts now!8
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@MissMay
Was it your artwork being displayed at the Gallery?3 -
My usual goal, 16-20 AF for the month. This is sustainable long term for me.
Thursday July 1st - Drinks. The first following 5AF days. I may have drinks Friday as well.
Friday July 2nd - Drinks - i started with a Mojito that I had put in the freezer (that i found) in its own little shaker. I quit Census today, and worked/played long and hard in the yard trying to catch up on months of neglect. Really lovely day. Possibility of drinks tomorrow and the next day too as people traveling from Alberta are arriving in town. Being kind of self-indulgent right now. Day off tomorrow, only a 3 hour shift on Sunday. I will navigate this after working 5 jobs for the last couple of months. Shouldn't just be free reign to have drinks every day. I will figure it out. At the moment, like I said, I am being kind of self-indulgent.
Saturday July 3rd - 2 1/4 drinks. Tried 1/4 of a different Gin Smash, too sweet for me, I covered it in the fridge and will give it to a friend who likes the sweeter drinks. Another super productive day in the yard/garden. Just a 3 hour shift starting at noon tomorrow, so expecting to get lots more time in the yard before it gets hot out. Planned drinks tomorrow with friends after I get off of work, and Monday completely off.
Sunday July 4th - AF - I had planned to have drinks after work, partly because I have tomorrow off. I decided to save the calories instead - 100 day weigh in challenge is coming to an end in 9 days and alcohol is the bane of trying to lose weight hands down.
Monday July 5th - AF - Really wanted a nice cool drink after a very productive day off and lots in the yard. Resisted.
Rolling total - 2 AF day out of 5 days6 -
Stayed AF over the long weekend. Booze was being consumed all day every day, but I knew in my head that's all I would be paying attention to if I were drinking and definitely wouldn't be active. I didn't embarrass myself around my stepson. In-laws. A famous local author. Actually, I didn't *maybe* embarrass myself. I used to be too embarrassed to actually ask if I embarrassed myself when I blacked out. Also realized I may be more of an introvert than I thought. I need to find or create a local small group without the church.
Yesterday was finally beautiful. I did a partial hike--first time alone on a legit hike (Big Moose Mtn). Don't feel too bad for not doing the whole thing, as it was really steep for my knees. Going to find some longer flatter hikes here and around Portland but my stubbornness may call me back to it.
@dawnbgethealthy I thought those flowers *were* wildflowers, lol. I picked them on the side of the road. And now I know their name.
@Stockholm_Andy Those photos!!! I.want.to.travel.
Great fishing story @MissMay ! I just can't eat any more lake trout and that's all that seems to come home.
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Welcome back, @vvlucky ! We've all been there...yes, this is your month and time to get a little selfish with YOUR needs!7
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2 AF days so far this week. Going for 4.9
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~"I thought those flowers *were* wildflowers"~
@mainelylisa, I saw your picture and thought, hmmmmm should I tell her? LOL
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@MissMay
Was it your artwork being displayed at the Gallery?
Thanks for asking @dawnbgethealthy.
Actually along with a number of other people displaying their art, YES both @lmlmrn and I have art work in this gallery. And both she and I have sold a piece each through there.
"LESS alcohol ~ MORE art!" 🎨
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hello everyone on this fine Tuesday LOL
yippie it's taco tuesday. And yes that is what I whipped up for dinner. A few low carb tortilla, lean ground beef, black olives and a little sautéed onion and peppers.
I have found for me I do better eating my main meal of the day between 3-5pm and then I tend not to snack in the evenings. But let me eat late and I just never stop eating until I go to bed....go figure?
AF last night and looks like I will be tonight too so yeah....5 out of 6 AF days this month
@dawnbgethealthy I was so excited when @MissMay told me a painting had sold, I was in the middle of Macy's jumping up and down...quite a site for this old woman acting like she was 12 and a teen.
I just finished another mandala, orange, red and a pop of teal and green. Of course MissMays work is awesome!
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AF this evening even though DH opened a bottle of wine! First AF for July.8
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Is this a yummy Cosmo or a Pomegranate Martini? NO!!! It’s a non- alcoholic drink! Half Effervé sparkling Pink lemonade, half Pelligrino. But in the martini glass, it was much more enjoyable.
Now, to unpack why I enjoy AF drinks when in a real wine or martini glass, but not nearly as much in a regular glass….8 -
dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@MissMay
Was it your artwork being displayed at the Gallery?
Thanks for asking @dawnbgethealthy.
Actually along with a number of other people displaying their art, YES both @lmlmrn and I have art work in this gallery. And both she and I have sold a piece each through there.
"LESS alcohol ~ MORE art!" 🎨
OMG how wonderful and fabulous!!!
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mainelylisa wrote: »
@dawnbgethealthy I thought those flowers *were* wildflowers, lol. I picked them on the side of the road. And now I know their name.
Hmmm. Well, I have never known them to grow wild, mine are bedding plants and I hope that nobody walks by and picks them lol. But if they were on the side of the road.... : - )
I will get some photos of mine tomorrow to post. I favour deep red.5 -
My usual goal, 16-20 AF for the month. This is sustainable long term for me.
Thursday July 1st - Drinks. The first following 5AF days. I may have drinks Friday as well.
Friday July 2nd - Drinks - i started with a Mojito that I had put in the freezer (that i found) in its own little shaker. I quit Census today, and worked/played long and hard in the yard trying to catch up on months of neglect. Really lovely day. Possibility of drinks tomorrow and the next day too as people traveling from Alberta are arriving in town. Being kind of self-indulgent right now. Day off tomorrow, only a 3 hour shift on Sunday. I will navigate this after working 5 jobs for the last couple of months. Shouldn't just be free reign to have drinks every day. I will figure it out. At the moment, like I said, I am being kind of self-indulgent.
Saturday July 3rd - 2 1/4 drinks. Tried 1/4 of a different Gin Smash, too sweet for me, I covered it in the fridge and will give it to a friend who likes the sweeter drinks. Another super productive day in the yard/garden. Just a 3 hour shift starting at noon tomorrow, so expecting to get lots more time in the yard before it gets hot out. Planned drinks tomorrow with friends after I get off of work, and Monday completely off.
Sunday July 4th - AF - I had planned to have drinks after work, partly because I have tomorrow off. I decided to save the calories instead - 100 day weigh in challenge is coming to an end in 9 days and alcohol is the bane of trying to lose weight hands down.
Monday July 5th - AF - Really wanted a nice cool drink after a very productive day off and lots accomplished in the yard. Resisted.
Tuesday July 6th - AF - As usual, felt like having drinks, just didn't.
Rolling total - 3 AF days out of 6 days7 -
Happy Wednesday!
I can't believe its Wednesday already were do the days go!
3 x AF so far and today WILL be 4!
England play Denmark in the Euro's Semi-Final tonight! we have NEVER made it to a Euro's final before (we haven't made it to any final in my life time, and I'm not Spring Chicken LOL) so I have all of my fingers and toes crossed!
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Good morning group!
Has anyone seen @chocolate_owl on the other MFP boards? Wondering how she is doing?
@Womona that is my go to when having a MOCKTAIL. A stemmed glass. And might I say that looks DAMNN gorgeous as well as delicious!
@Lilylady3k woot woot on your first AF day for July. Even with DH opening a bottle double 👍👍
@globalhiker 77 days to a better health/medical check up. Sounds like a good topic for a challenge. I am sure you will ace it!
@dawnbgethealthy those flowers truely DO grow wild up here in Maine. I was just pulling @mainelylisa chain. There are so many others to that seem to flourish on the sides of the roads and fields including lupin, black eyed susans, daisies. I to have picked and filled a vase from a morning walk.
@lmlmrn how is the sinus issue?
July 6th tally( two stand size drinks)
4 AF
2A
HAVE A WONDERFUL MID WEEK DAY7 -
@MissMay - I've not seen @chocolate_owl either and was wondering as well.
I'm jealous that ya'll have dianthus growing along the side of the road. They are annuals in the winter here and usually planted/bloom Oct-April (cooler weather). We do though have great wildflowers due in part from Lady Bird Johnson's Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (Lady Bird's Bill) which promoted planting of wildflowers along the highway in Texas!
https://wildflower.org/project/ecological-roadsides
@Womona - I love your stemmed glass!!!! Thinking I need to consider looking for something unique when I duck into an antique store next time.
@globalhiker 77 - I set up a physical in early August ... pushing it forward in hopes that it would trigger my brain to get on the ball and lose the last 5 lbs for the goal she set for me last November. So this month I need really need more AF days too.
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I had ONE spiked seltzer last night. Major change - I have been drinking a full bottle of wine per night.
Last night I took my daughter to the emergency room for an asthma attack. After using a nebulizer and getting some meds, she was fine. It was 10:05 when we left and the wine store was closed. If not, I would have probably - definitely - bought a bottle of wine and drank it all. BUT - I couldn't - and I found I really didn't "need" it.
I drink regularly as a reaction to stress. Family stress has been severe for the last decade, I cannot lie, but truly things in our lives have stabilized and calmed down. Thank goodness. My goal is more to learn to LIVE with stressful/anxious feelings and let them pass rather than numbing myself.
Big goal, I know. Glad to be here.10
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