Less Alcohol ~ MAY 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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@Lilylady3k I like your M-TH AF mentality. I struggle to get any AF days. Today will be one because I have pre-op bloodwork tomorrow morning. I always worry when I have to get bloodwork done. That is another reason I want to drink less, so I don't have to worry about the results.6
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@globalhiker
It is snowing up in Kimberley this morning and has been for a few days. Just saying.
It is still spring down in the valley here in Cranbrook, although we are finally getting the April showers to bring May flowers. Perfect for me personally, so that my seeds can set in nicely and germinate via rain instead of city water via the sprinkler : - )
30 days until you are in Kimberley. Hopefully there won't be much snow left up that mountain by then. I guess that by then it will be very hot in AZ, so it might be a refreshing change for you.
Banff (where you will run your marathon) is 2C today at 9:30 in the morning, but should be 8-10C by May 24th during the day and 0C at night. Last night there it was minus 4C. It is better to run when it is not too hot right?
Weather girl out : - )
Can't wait to see you a month from now!!3 -
I am Dawn.
I hit 19AF days for April.
Sticking with my goal of 16-20 AF days per month for May
Diary style.
Saturday May 07 - AF - Rainy and cool, but walked over to the Farmer's Market, Children's Festival, and thrift store. No trails which is my norm for Saturdays because the rain got heavier. Working late on Sunday night. I know that I will want a cocktail or a brandy when I get home from that, but we'll see. Last weigh in for the 100 days forum that I am on Monday, so I will use that as motivation to not have drinks.
Sunday May 08 - 2 drinks. I had one day off and am into a 6 day work week at the restaurant. I worked hours later than I was scheduled to do so got home very late. I didn't even try not to have a couple of drinks.
Rolling total: 5AF out of 8 days.5 -
AF again today - gonna grill some salmon and drink tea.5
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quick accountability fly by
AF today, not Sunday (happy Mothers Day).
Dishwasher leaked/is broken. Not going to try and fix it just trying to make sure all the sub flooring and lower floors are not soaked. Have to cut out sheetrock to see...crap. Kitchen remodel? yep in our future now. Will be approx 3-4 weeks just to get estimate and looking at 3-4 months for install. So no dishwasher for us. Not one of my best weeks..... Don't get me started on the folks and Home Depot and Lowes for estimates.....
And darn it don't talk to me like I am a small child and have no concept of remodel or what basic terminology means. Including what a "pie" chart is and why he is using it as an example of costs. OH that one made me a bit hot. I asked him three separate times to please move forward with his costs and stop trying to tell me what a pie chart is and to show me where the money will go. Each time I stopped him he ignored the suggestion and started his monologue again.
I am just leaving that out there7 -
@lmlmrn ugh first food poisoning, and then being talked to like an imbecile. Grrrr. Well it can only go up from Herrn
@MissMay love the bonnet! Very cute and creative!
@tmbg1 don’t fret about the full bottle, it happens. We’ve all been there.
I had two glasses of wine yesterday for Mother’s Day, and would like to have had one tonight. However, I really want to get some AF days in this week. So, I waited to eat dinner, and lo and behold, the craving went away. I guess I was just hungry!!!! So AF tonight, finally!4 -
Good morning.
Oh no @lmlmrn, now a leak!? Ok things come in threes. I believe you have hit the 3 limit. Big hugs girl.
Make a complaint to the management at Lowes or Home Depot (which ever one it was that belittled you). Let them know flat out this is not how employees treat paying customers.thehealthyadventurer wrote: »Fell off the bandwagon a bit this weekend...
1st: A (2 drinks)
2nd: A (1 drink)
3rd: AF
4th: AF
5th: AF
6th: A (3 drinks) - Went for an after work drink with friends and then out for dinner with family. Was an enjoyable night but I broke my 2 drinks only rule.
7th: A (2 drinks)
8th: A (4 drinks) - 2 glasses of wine at a winery for Mother's Day, 2 glasses with dinner later.
9th: AF
4AF/5A (12 drinks total)
I'm trying not to get too down on myself for my failures. Time to focus on this week and its successes. AF today, with the plans of AF evenings tomorrow and the next day. We will see where the rest of the week takes me.
Knowing what your numbers are and how you can improve are a huge key to drinking less.
We have all had these minor back steps in this process. So appreciate you sharing your journey.5 -
Thanks for the "likes" on my hat. Did I mention those little tiny watermelons were la string of lights? I will take the hat ( minus the play money) donate it to our new childrens daycare in town. They will have fun with it
Accountability for May:
9 days AF
(15 day streak)4 -
@MissMay with all your talent, you could be the next new hat designer and start a trend
. I dug the flip flops on the hat.
@lmlmrn: sending good luck your way.....!
@dawnbgethealthy I am having second thoughts about running a race now b/c it means I really can't hike the day before or the day after. Then on race day my husband will be mad as hell having to wait for me in a crowded place. The event was moved to later in the day to space people out, no headphones allowed and carrying BEAR SPRAY is highly recommended. This is not sounding good. I need my tunes. Plus I think I'd rather hike and eat
No drinks here since Sunday and I am craving a Singapore Sling drink right now and I haven't had one since I was a kid. My electrolytes must be off. OK, better get myself outside now for a hill walk before work......
Focused on AF next 24 hours........3 -
@globalhiker
I am glad to hear that you are considering pulling out of the race. Banff is a busy busy place, including the trails. You had spoken about going up to Jasper (through Lake Louise?). Much less busy there, and the route to get there is awe inspiring with places to pull out and hike/hillwalks the whole way up the Glacier highway.
I feel like you will have a better trip without the looming race.
I haven't been over that way in awhile.
I love Peyto Lake and Lake Louise, and around Jasper like Maligne Canyon. 1,000s of miles of hikes.
Of course you know that I want to add some photos:
Peyto Lake. The Glacier is receding. Definitely worth the stop.
Lake Louise. The Post Hotel has canoes available. It is a nice paddling lake with many hikes throughout with views of the lake. I believe that there is a Gondola also.
Maligne Canyon. This is around Jasper. There are many other lakes and hikes that I have been too around there too, but I really enjoy a canyon : - )
Planning is the funnest part, and if you are resolved to not run the race there will be so many other places to see and do.
I believe that you will need a National Park pass for almost all of the above.
Excited for you!
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I am Dawn.
I hit 19AF days for April.
Sticking with my goal of 16-20 AF days per month for May
Diary style.
Saturday May 07 - AF - Rainy and cool, but walked over to the Farmer's Market, Children's Festival, and thrift store. No trails which is my norm for Saturdays because the rain got heavier. Working late on Sunday night. I know that I will want a cocktail or a brandy when I get home from that, but we'll see. Last weigh in for the 100 days forum that I am on Monday, so I will use that as motivation to not have drinks.
Sunday May 08 - 2 drinks. I had one day off and am into a 6 day work week at the restaurant. I worked hours later than I was scheduled to do so got home very late. I didn't even try not to have a couple of drinks.
Monday May 09 - AF. No particular plans for drinks this week yet.
Rolling total: 6AF out of 9 days.2 -
Good day to everyone......
Miracle I am AF still. Thank you all for the encouraging words.....I swear this drama keeps following me.
So I just called that Home store and canx my order for someone to measure. Next I got some leads on other directions to get the cabinets made and installed.
So moving on.
Did I tell you we found 3 Morel mushrooms in our yard??? I am not a mushroom fan, but I know these are very expensive to buy. So I picked all three. I made a cream based sauce last night with one (OMG) and dehydrated the other two for use later. I have always avoided mushrooms, not for the flavor but because of texture. What a difference with a type! I want more.
So today I am going to ........hehe no clue.
@globalhiker I am sure you made a good choice to back out of the race???? if you haven't yet.
@dawnbgethealthy Love those pictures. I did not think it was a real place at first until the pic with a person in it.5 -
1st week of May - 3AF and 4A
This week 3AF so far6 -
10th - AF ☺️
WK 1 (1-7 MAY) - 3 AF/4 A (8 drinks)
WK 2 so far - 2 AF/1A (4 drinks)4 -
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11th - AF ☺️
WK 1 (1-7 MAY) - 3 AF/4 A (8 drinks)
WK 2 so far - 3 AF/1A (4 drinks)
Tonight was the first night I've been AF when I have wanted a glass of wine. I had a pretty average day (lack of motivation made me feel lazy which put me in a bit of a slump) and would've really enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner, but I pushed that thought aside and grabbed one of my tasty Kombucha's from the fridge. Feeling pretty proud of myself, it is a small step but I'm happy with it.7 -
thehealthyadventurer wrote: »10th - AF ☺️
WK 1 (1-7 MAY) - 3 AF/4 A (8 drinks)
WK 2 so far - 2 AF/1A (4 drinks)
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thehealthyadventurer wrote: »11th - AF ☺️
WK 1 (1-7 MAY) - 3 AF/4 A (8 drinks)
WK 2 so far - 3 AF/1A (4 drinks)
Tonight was the first night I've been AF when I have wanted a glass of wine. I had a pretty average day (lack of motivation made me feel lazy which put me in a bit of a slump) and would've really enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner, but I pushed that thought aside and grabbed one of my tasty Kombucha's from the fridge. Feeling pretty proud of myself, it is a small step but I'm happy with it.
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »I am Dawn.
I hit 19AF days for April.
Sticking with my goal of 16-20 AF days per month for May
Diary style.
Saturday May 07 - AF - Rainy and cool, but walked over to the Farmer's Market, Children's Festival, and thrift store. No trails which is my norm for Saturdays because the rain got heavier. Working late on Sunday night. I know that I will want a cocktail or a brandy when I get home from that, but we'll see. Last weigh in for the 100 days forum that I am on Monday, so I will use that as motivation to not have drinks.
Sunday May 08 - 2 drinks. I had one day off and am into a 6 day work week at the restaurant. I worked hours later than I was scheduled to do so got home very late. I didn't even try not to have a couple of drinks.
Monday May 09 - AF. No particular plans for drinks this week yet.
Rolling total: 6AF out of 9 days.
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Good day to everyone......
Miracle I am AF still. Thank you all for the encouraging words.....I swear this drama keeps following me.
So I just called that Home store and canx my order for someone to measure. Next I got some leads on other directions to get the cabinets made and installed.
So moving on.
Did I tell you we found 3 Morel mushrooms in our yard??? I am not a mushroom fan, but I know these are very expensive to buy. So I picked all three. I made a cream based sauce last night with one (OMG) and dehydrated the other two for use later. I have always avoided mushrooms, not for the flavor but because of texture. What a difference with a type! I want more.
So today I am going to ........hehe no clue.
@globalhiker I am sure you made a good choice to back out of the race???? if you haven't yet.
@dawnbgethealthy Love those pictures. I did not think it was a real place at first until the pic with a person in it.
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globalhiker wrote: »@MissMay with all your talent, you could be the next new hat designer and start a trend. I dug the flip flops on the hat.
@lmlmrn: sending good luck your way.....!
@dawnbgethealthy I am having second thoughts about running a race now b/c it means I really can't hike the day before or the day after. Then on race day my husband will be mad as hell having to wait for me in a crowded place. The event was moved to later in the day to space people out, no headphones allowed and carrying BEAR SPRAY is highly recommended. This is not sounding good. I need my tunes. Plus I think I'd rather hike and eat
No drinks here since Sunday and I am craving a Singapore Sling drink right now and I haven't had one since I was a kid. My electrolytes must be off. OK, better get myself outside now for a hill walk before work......
Focused on AF next 24 hours........
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Hi LESS ALCOHOL friends.
Pardon my two thumbs up responses for the time being. This post here is taking every bit of energy I have to type it. I seem to be having an extremely painful nerve issue in my writing hand and fingers.
So thumbs up only will have to let you know I am out here and reading.
5/10 - AF7 -
I am Dawn.
I hit 19AF days for April.
Sticking with my goal of 16-20 AF days per month for May
Diary style.
Saturday May 07 - AF - Rainy and cool, but walked over to the Farmer's Market, Children's Festival, and thrift store. No trails which is my norm for Saturdays because the rain got heavier. Working late on Sunday night. I know that I will want a cocktail or a brandy when I get home from that, but we'll see. Last weigh in for the 100 days forum that I am on Monday, so I will use that as motivation to not have drinks.
Sunday May 08 - 2 drinks. I had one day off and am into a 6 day work week at the restaurant. I worked hours later than I was scheduled to do so got home very late. I didn't even try not to have a couple of drinks.
Monday May 09 - AF. No particular plans for drinks this week yet.
Tuesday May 10 - AF - Quite a long day, after the restaurant I went and did a big reset for Foster Grant and got home quite late. I really felt like a couple of drinks, but did the 6 minute thing (only once) and that worked. Feeling leaner because of it.
Rolling total: 7AF out of 10 days.3 -
@MissMay I hope your hands/fingers are feeling a bit better! Get out your heated mitts and put them on! You got me hooked on those.
So now that I have a plan in place for the remodel I can only hope it goes relatively smooth. I will know more after Saturday.
I have been working on that 'diamond painting' and making progress, as well as making some progress on my first attempt at a portrait of my baby grand daughter. I must say she still does not look like a baby in the picture LOL.
AF tonight, on Monday DH offered me one of my favorite beers, declined. Tuesday, slightly tempted but it went away in the form of after dinner snacks..that was not helpful. Tonight on the fence, not wanting alcohol but something, just can't put my finger on it.
@joallana I was super surprised at the mushrooms! One mushroom made the best sauce I have ever eaten, DH even said he never had anything that tasted like that. Of course we could never afford to buy one of them LOL. So now I want to go hiking to look for some in our area. If my yard out of the blue got a few there has to be more around. Maybe I will go look this weekend.
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Having a trying week. I so want to drink and relax, but I am trying for a month AF.6
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@lorib642 I seem to feel like I want to drink and relax most of the time!
Dehydration does that to me and so does hunger and hormones just being off. When I feel like this I go and have a hot chocolate that isn't fake (I like Private Selection brand). Or I squeeze lime into water and drink that. I bought some good cherry Fage yogurts to have on hand when I want something sweet and dairy seems to make me chill out.
My planned drink for today is Ginger Tea. Never had it.
@MissMay I hope your hand gets better. Hope it goes away with anti-inflammatories, maybe arnica gel or cold packs.3 -
@dawnbgethealthy would you recommend the 100 days of weighing in group? Did it help somewhat with sticking to AF days? Seems to me it would help keep one's awareness to really manage consumption (food and drink both).
Your pictures are magical and glad to hear there's been rain and snow (fewer fires hopefully).2
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