Less Alcohol ~ ☘MARCH 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.
Diary style is how I keep track.
Friday March 18 - Drinks including a Spanish Cava.
Saturday March 19 - Drinks, finished the bottle of Cava, which kept its fizz with saran over the top. It was delicious. Had it after a day of puttering and then an awesome long hike.
Sunday March 20 - AF - Very windy here today, so I worked on completing the cleaning of everything on my porch. I know that it will be dirty again soon from the street, but I have curtains around 2/3 of it so that keeps the dust in those areas down somewhat. Housecleaning and laundry, not a very exciting day, but a really nice way to spend the day off of work. Listened to hours of "2 Cellos" these guys from Croatia that play in all of these awesome places. They are going to be near Dallas this month, but I can't really get the time off of work right now. Maybe I will catch them somewhere more exotic some day, like Verona.
Rolling total: 13 AF days out of 20 days4 -
March 1-2 AF
March 3- wine 3 glasses (almost went for a 4th but switched to water and very glad I did because I feel good this morning)
March 4 - wine 3 glasses
March 5 - overdid it and threw up 🤢
March 6- AF
March 7- AF
March 8 - AF
March 9 - wine 3 glasses
March 10 - AF
March 11 - wine 2 glasses
March 12 - wine 3 glasses
March 13 - wine 1 glass
March 14 - AF
March 15 - AF
March 16 - AF (discovered a hemp oil infused fizzy beverage- great for AF night)
March 17- 19 - wine 3 glasses
March 20-21 - AF3 -
@lmlmrn sorry to hear your hubby’s truck got broken into!
I had two drinks each day Fri-Sun, but I’m disappointed with myself because my weight is creeping up, and I’m a daily drinker again. My sleep and energy is totally affected.
Starting again tonight to be AF during the week. I know the first AF night is a bit of a white knuckle, but day two and beyond gets better. I’ve also been trying to stay away from the baked yummies! That’s harder! Haha! But I have to do it if I want my pants to fit! Alcohol and baked goods are what make me puffy. All that sugar coursing through my system, my body can’t take it!
Friday was glorious and I got to spend it with my son. We went golfing for the first time all season. Boy were we rusty! He goes to basic training right after Easter, so I’m trying to spend as much time with him as possible. I worked this weekend, but finished a book and had a wonderful nap each day. Bliss! I love naps!
Hope everyone has a great week.
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@dawnbgethealthy I love those 2 cello guys! So creative. I looked up their concert near Dallas and it's in a venue I have never heard of. Will definitely check this out. Thank you for mentioning it.
Last night I poured all my excess basketball energy into cooking but stayed on track with food & bev. After wine I switched to limey fresca with the ritual zero proof tequila. I think it helps me to transition away from alcoholic beverages to something else I enjoy without the alcohol. Slipping out now to try to get my miles in between raindrops on this rainy day.3 -
Good morning,
I knew this month would be this way so not sure why I’m so disappointed with myself, must be the rainy Monday blues😕
So far this month is 10AF/11A days😣 ugh5 -
More than half way through March, 1at day of Spring came and went with no real excitement.
Back to working out after I was out of it last week. I missed my weights.
18AF
3A
For those who enjoy Rose' this was my paint project for the day.
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I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.
Diary style is how I keep track.
Friday March 18 - Drinks including a Spanish Cava.
Saturday March 19 - Drinks, finished the bottle of Cava, which kept its fizz with saran over the top. It was delicious. Had it after a day of puttering and then an awesome long hike.
Sunday March 20 - AF - Very windy here today, so I worked on completing the cleaning of everything on my porch. I know that it will be dirty again soon from the street, but I have curtains around 2/3 of it so that keeps the dust in those areas down somewhat. Housecleaning and laundry, not a very exciting day, but a really nice way to spend the day off of work. Listened to hours of "2 Cellos" these guys from Croatia that play in all of these awesome places. They are going to be near Dallas this month, but I can't really get the time off of work right now. Maybe I will catch them somewhere more exotic some day, like Verona.
Monday March 21st - AF - March came in like a lamb around these parts, but the first day of spring here today was grey and windy. Cranbrook is the sunniest city in BC, so I guess that I should practice some patience.
Rolling total: 14 AF days out of 21 days4 -
@ahoy_m8
I have watched a bunch of 2 cellos videos on Youtube, they sure have played in some amazing venues.
Right near my birthday in September they are playing in Madrid and then Zagreb. Hmm. They are calling this their final tour, and will be ending it in December in New Zealand. Thank goodness for Youtube!
On a stretching tangent, my guitar player Fred and I just got tickets today to see the Celtic Tenors who are coming through here on March 29th. Fred's Dad was a singer, a baritone, so he enjoys vocal performances. I like and appreciate almost all live entertainment, so am very excited to see these lads from Ireland.4 -
AF last night, and better yet, I had no cravings for alcohol! I guess my body wanted a flat stomach more than booze last night! Haha!4
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I've been in 'training mode' these days and obsessing about my health instead of wine for a change. I'm riding this mood as long as I can. Spring usually brings out the best in me. I've been taking good quality fish oil pills, something new for me and I wonder if they are having an effect on my mood.
Really nice work on that painting @MissMay!
Allright time for me to stop chatting and get out the door for a run.
Have a really good day & be extra good to you
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great job @MissMay, I liked that you used a canvas square and the colors are wonderful. When you get around to pour a glass of that I will have one with you.
I have been AF these past few days. Been on a weird cleaning kick. This am it was the glass on the stove door. Then put a baggie with vinegar over DH shower head.
I am doing ok with less alcohol, but I noticed I am using some of my THC in the evenings. I tend to use a tincture or infused gummy. It is not the same thing as an alcohol overindulgence. It more or less just calms the brain so to speak. No weird slurring, walking, talking, functioning. But being who I am I would not drive only because there is some impairment going on.
I was hoping I would see a gradual weight loss with lack of extra calories from alcohol but that is not the case. But and this is a big one for me..........my DH who really never notices anything different about me, including when I get my hair cut and colored. Said my skin looks so much better (makeup free) less red and irritated on my face.
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March 1-2 AF
March 3- wine 3 glasses (almost went for a 4th but switched to water and very glad I did because I feel good this morning)
March 4 - wine 3 glasses
March 5 - overdid it and threw up 🤢
March 6- AF
March 7- AF
March 8 - AF
March 9 - wine 3 glasses
March 10 - AF
March 11 - wine 2 glasses
March 12 - wine 3 glasses
March 13 - wine 1 glass
March 14 - AF
March 15 - AF
March 16 - AF (discovered a hemp oil infused fizzy beverage- great for AF night)
March 17- 19 - wine 3 glasses
March 20-21-22 - AF4 -
I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.
Diary style is how I keep track.
Friday March 18 - Drinks including a Spanish Cava.
Saturday March 19 - Drinks, finished the bottle of Cava, which kept its fizz with saran over the top. It was delicious. Had it after a day of puttering and then an awesome long hike.
Sunday March 20 - AF - Very windy here today, so I worked on completing the cleaning of everything on my porch. I know that it will be dirty again soon from the street, but I have curtains around 2/3 of it so that keeps the dust in those areas down somewhat. Housecleaning and laundry, not a very exciting day, but a really nice way to spend the day off of work. Listened to hours of "2 Cellos" these guys from Croatia that play in all of these awesome places. They are going to be near Dallas this month, but I can't really get the time off of work right now. Maybe I will catch them somewhere more exotic some day, like Verona.
Monday March 21st - AF - March came in like a lamb around these parts, but the first day of spring here today was grey and windy. Cranbrook is the sunniest city in BC, so I guess that I should practice some patience.
Tuesday March 22nd - AF - I am working a split tomorrow at the restaurant, with Foster Grant jobs before that and during my afternoon break. Planning on having a couple of drinks tomorrow night in a nice bubble bath.
Rolling total: 15 AF days out of 22 days5 -
Played a round of golf yesterday with my son, and wanted to “celebrate” with a drink afterwards. Which, if I think about it, is a completely silly thing to celebrate. So I did 18 holes instead of my usual nine, that requires alcohol???? So we just went home, and didn’t have a drink. Ok yes I did take one sip of my husband’s drink. Actually that my be a good way for me to wean down! Just take a sip of his and then the craving passes!
Two nights of AF mean my weight is coming down. I’ve also been staying away from the delicious Irish Soda Bread we still have in the fridge. 2.5 pounds to my goal weight!4 -
@MissMay - Love your painting ... perfect color, abstractness and texture.
Monday night book club I joined everyone in ordering a margarita. DH opened a bottle of wine before I left home and when I returned he was on bourbon & sprite.
Tuesday night Italian dinner out ... we split a bottle of red wine and then did not indulge in anything more which was a win in my mind.
My personal plan for this evening is AF once again.
I'm doing really well this month.
March accountability: 14 days AF
Alcohol: 8 days (16 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.
3/1 - 3 wine Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday
3/2 - AF Beginning of Lent
3/3 - AF
3/4 - AF
3/5 - 1 wine w/ dinner before baseball game
3/6 - AF
3/7 - AF
3/8 - AF
3/9 - AF
3/10 - AF
3/11 - AF
3/12 - 2 wine (DH only bought 1 bottle!)
3/13 - AF
3/14 - 2 wine (DH only bought 1 bottle!)
3/15 - 2 wine @ my sisters w/ cousins visiting
3/16 - AF 📚
3/ 17 - AF
3/18 - 3 wine @ my sisters with the entire family
3/19 - AF @ baby shower and in the evening
3/20 - AF
3/21 - 1 margarita 📚
3/22 - 2 wine dining out
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I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.
Diary style is how I keep track.
Friday March 18 - Drinks including a Spanish Cava.
Saturday March 19 - Drinks, finished the bottle of Cava, which kept its fizz with saran over the top. It was delicious. Had it after a day of puttering and then an awesome long hike.
Sunday March 20 - AF - Very windy here today, so I worked on completing the cleaning of everything on my porch. I know that it will be dirty again soon from the street, but I have curtains around 2/3 of it so that keeps the dust in those areas down somewhat. Housecleaning and laundry, not a very exciting day, but a really nice way to spend the day off of work. Listened to hours of "2 Cellos" these guys from Croatia that play in all of these awesome places. They are going to be near Dallas this month, but I can't really get the time off of work right now. Maybe I will catch them somewhere more exotic some day, like Verona.
Monday March 21st - AF - March came in like a lamb around these parts, but the first day of spring here today was grey and windy. Cranbrook is the sunniest city in BC, so I guess that I should practice some patience.
Tuesday March 22nd - AF - I am working a split tomorrow at the restaurant, with Foster Grant jobs before that and during my afternoon break. Planning on having a couple of drinks tomorrow night in a nice bubble bath.
Rolling total: 15 AF days out of 22 days3 -
So today was my run around day of errands. So glad that is done. My MIL fell again and broke some ribs. We are going to drive up and see her on Friday, plus bring supplies. They live about an hour with regular traffic, Friday driving up will take approximately 1.5-2 hours.
DH came home tonight to let me know he purchased a small motorcycle to commute to and from work, and we pick it up on Saturday.
Last I knew he was exploring the idea. HaHa I should have known
but....staying AF through all this fun times.5 -
DH and I were both AF last night!!!
March accountability: 15 days AF
Alcohol: 8 days (16 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.3 -
To all of you who are able to get outside and begin to resume warmer activities, YAY! We are still torn between Mother Natures cruel joke of 62°and full sun one day then snow flakes and blowing a gale the next day.
All I want to do is sit on my deck and get some vitamin D 😞
Still AF since I "thought" I had food poisoning last Thursday night. Turns out it was a rapid attack of my gallbladder that I had no subtle warning signs about this time. Back to eating grated fresh beet slaw and sipping flaxseed tea.
@lmlmrn oh no, not another fall at your in-laws!! Have a safe trip. I know they will be thankful your coming to help out.
Off to work on the paint subject of the day(pulling out my hair) 🤤
Have a successful day everyone.
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I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.
Diary style is how I keep track.
Tuesday March 22nd - AF - I am working a split tomorrow at the restaurant, with Foster Grant jobs before that and during my afternoon break. Planning on having a couple of drinks tomorrow night in a nice bubble bath.
Wednesday March 23rd - 2 drinks. Long work day, it was really nice to get home and into my jammies.
Rolling total: 15 AF days out of 23 days5 -
Hello to all
AF last night, tonight we are going to make the trek to Seattle instead of Friday. MIL is still in hospital and I think they are looking into some type of rehab center/live in care. I know it seems like I am out of touch with what is going on and I AM. The dynamics are too much for here. Anyway we will go north and stop at MIL home to pick up essentials then off to hospital.
I may have an adult something later this evening once we return home. All going to depend on how late it is.
I am on track for 22-24 days AF this month.
@MissMay I am waiting for that nice warm weather right now we are just hovering in the high 40's with ...clouds, lots and lots of clouds. Pick any of the 50 shades of grey you would like they are represented.5 -
DH had bourbon & sprite this evening. I decided to hit 16 AF days! Last time I did that was August 2021 and before that Nov 2020. It is rare that I hit my top range goal. Feels good!
March accountability: 16 days AF
Alcohol: 8 days (16 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.4 -
I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.
Diary style is how I keep track.
Tuesday March 22nd - AF - I am working a split tomorrow at the restaurant, with Foster Grant jobs before that and during my afternoon break. Planning on having a couple of drinks tomorrow night in a nice bubble bath.
Wednesday March 23rd - 2 drinks. Long work day, it was really nice to get home and into my jammies.
Thursday March 24 - AF - Super great weather today, went for a nice walk after work. Took a gazillion photos as usual. I will post some. Planned drinks over the weekend. Happy to hit my 16, as usual.
Rolling total: 16 AF days out of 24 days2 -
This is a small park that I went to often with my bestie who moved away. It is called Idlewilde. There are fishing piers for seniors and kids under 12. It is a good skating lake in the winter. No boats or swimming.
It is 12 minutes around, so a nice option to do once or 5 times.
It will be a quick nice little morning stroll for us @globalhiker : - )
This picture ... had to be taken. It looks like the sunbeam is directly melting the ice:
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@lmlmrn I really wish good outcomes for your family and hopefully many sunny days in your future. Sending strength to you....
Good news....my spirit is coming back and I am running regularly now. The weather is quite pleasant. I've been staying AF this week and eating my veggies. Honesty not staying in my calorie limit and eating chocolate, but I allow that, because I am totally good with not being perfect. It's always been the "wine" or the "dark chocolate" with me.
Tonight I kinda-sorta had a break-though moment with DH about our next chapter in life and we actually agreed - for once! Game plan is we wish to keep working remote jobs for about 5-7 years, keep our home as our main residence (near "the kids"), and live "somewhere else" during the summers for a 3 month period, just renting a furnished place and not having to worry about bills and repairs and taxes and all the headaches we know comes with having a second home. If there is good wifi, we can pull this off
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@dawnbgethealthy - Lovely picture!
@globalhiker - Your 5 year plan sounds wonderful. I wish you the best in finding that rhythm.
We are still struggling with what to do with our permanent residence. Sell and by something smaller that we can easily close up or remodel the place we have ... decisions decisions.
I agree on the 2nd home front. We have one which we wish to sell because 1. Not in a location we want permanently. It is too remote (closest gas station or groceries 20 miles) and far from our home to maintain (5 hr non-scenic drive). 2. Expense (property taxes, repairs, yard, bug, internet, electricity, water services ~$15-20K per year) which we could use to travel to different locales 3. And then there is my Mom which is the reason we have it in the first place. She lives next door and it is not relaxing
I'm looking into VRBO or something to book in 2023 for 1-3 months in northern Spain. If anyone has recommendations of a way to book a place for an extended stay without the expensive fees that go along with using AirBNB or VRBO please send the ideas my way!
I'm having lunch on Tuesday with a friend that goes on an extended "slowcation" each year in a different locale to gather advice.
I'm starting my Spanish lessons again April-June after taking 2021 off from pursuing my initial goal to learn another language during retirement (set in 2019 and I did well in 2019-2020 ... not some much in 2021).
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Exciting updates from everyone! Thank you for the lovely photo, Dawn. I would love that walk (and skating!). Thank you for sharing it. Truly uplifting. Nice hearing that you're feeling better, @globalhiker , and your long term plan sounds really civilized. Owning a home brings so many expenses and unfun maintenance tasks. I sometimes marvel that home ownership is so exalted. Especially 2nd homes when the alternative is to use the same money to visit many other places with fewer responsibilities and obligations. It boils down to how much you prefer revisiting a place you truly love vs. exploring new places.
@Lilylady3k The Spain trip sounds exciting! I do not know a good source for renting direct to avoid fees. With the fees, though, does come some measure of service in case of an unforeseen problem. Can you put the question out on your ZTA network? Maybe someone known someone. Smart to start brushing up your Spanish now.
Happy Friday, all. Hoping to accomplish a few yard tasks this weekend.
Making posole tonight with a pork loin I roasted yesterday and will enjoy wine after dinner. Our big basketball games were last night. DD & my teams won! (DH had a bet against DD's team 
) so we have big games to watch again Saturday. Will probably eat at home, which will probably be pork tacos with guacamole and ancho chile pecans-- love that cool lemony creamy avocado juxtaposed with the ancho kick. Maybe a margarita. I get so much nervous energy during close games it's good to have an outlet. Last night I rolled out my yoga mat and did some poses. I probably shouldn't admit that. I do not have a stationary bike but this would be a good use for it! 6 -
2 glasses of wine with a yummy new recipe!
Cajun Shrimp Spaghetti Squash
https://lowcarbquick.com/cajun-shrimp-spaghetti-squash/
March accountability: 16 days AF
Alcohol: 9 days (18 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.3 -
LOOK CLOSELY at first you see the romance between the good life and alcohol. BUT this is actually an ad for MOCKTAILS. I love this so much.
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