Less Alcohol ~ JULY 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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@globalhiker You ARE worth it! Just showing up every day is a challenge within itself. Allow yourself some grace. I know work can be unforgiving and draining. Do you have any time off on the weekends or are you pulled in all directions? Sometimes I do deep breathing for 2 minutes at my desk to reset my mind. Sometimes all I get away from working and sleeping on the weekdays is the shower so I let the hot water hit the back of my neck while I focus on my breathe. Hang in there, so sorry to hear about your DH, glad all is okay!3
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Agreeing with @joans1976 -- you are worth more than just keeping your head above water @globalhiker. Hugs to you and to your DH. I swear the reason I don't bike is everyone I know who does has one big fall about annually - scary! I commiserate with you about the heat, too. It's just soul crushing. I've lost count of how many days over 100F... over 30 and it's not even August. It hit 110F here last week. I try not to think about it but my flower beds look BAD.
July has been an emotional drain. Without the energy reserve to apply towards desired behaviors, I have fallen back on habits. If it was a habit, it happened. If it was a behavior requiring effort to sustain, it didn't. Evidently, the habits I can rely on are 4mi daily cardio, eating at maintenance calories, and M-Th AF. The behaviors requiring effort are strength training consistency and moderate drinking on weekends. I have had a shoulder issue since May, and it seems to be aggravated by pushups. It's forced me to step up attention to form with weights but I have also used it to justify doing less core work on the floor.
Also I'm depressed. I don't normally experience depression but my experience is sufficient to recognize it when it descends.9 -
July 1-2 A
July 3-4-5-6-7 AF
July 8-9 A
July 10-11-12- 13-14 AF
July 15 - 16 A weekend wine 🍷
July 17-18-19-20-21 AF
July 22-23 A
July 24 - 25 - 26 - 27 AF
July 28 - A
July 29 - AF
20 AF days this month- best month I've had in a while! Probably having a few drinks the next two days- have a few social events but I'll keep it under control 🙂5 -
I sincerely appreciate all your kind words (hugs to you all) and my husband is better today. He just looks a mess (nose, chin and arms) and he won't go out for some days but that is ok. At least we agreed it's a good idea to keep a phone as well as a name and emergency number on ourselves when we are out exercising.
I do appreciate all of you. I feel like I can be honest about myself here and that is truly important. I also appreciate hearing about the fun things people are doing. Life is more than just counting calories and drinks...it's about enjoyment and improving our own lives and the people around us.
Commitment to myself - Aug 1st I will start back up with all the good stuff: exercise, less stress, less eating and drinking and absolutely, having more fun....my goal is to work on the stress re-set this weekend.
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7/1-7/7: 3 AF out of 7
7/8-7/14: 4 AF out of 7
7/15-7/21: 5 AF out of 7
7/22-7/28: 5 AF out of 7
7/29: 2 A
I realized yesterday I have time off coming up in a couple weeks and if we actually leave is up in the air. So I was thinking if we don’t leave I would just work. Then I was thinking, why should I tell my work I’m not going? Why not have a staycation? They never respect my days off or weekends when I’m not supposed to be working. So maybe if they thought I was somewhere without an internet connection, I could get a few days peace and get a much needed mental reset. I have to think about it.5 -
@globalhiker Good for you! Take the time you need! (See my post above-easier said than done)
I had a bad bike accident when I was 14 (45 now) requiring surgery and many months of wound care, still won’t get on a bike. My mom broke her hip falling off a bike and now she never goes without her phone
@ahoy_m8 All I can say is hugs to you and if maintaining is what you can do through depression, well that’s a lot because depression is hard. The heat your experiencing doesn’t make it any easier.4 -
I also had a bad bike accident in my teens, although I am in my 60s now. I bought a new bike last year but I ride mostly on trails near my home and always with a helmet. I am trying to remember my phone as well just in case. The main risks on my rides come from some of the super competitive riders and people speeding by on e-bikes. That is very controversial around these parts because the trails are really not set up for people traveling at high speed. I am looking forward to August as well and will get a break for several days (forced) before my skin surgery. Trying to look at that as a good thing!
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globalhiker wrote: »Commitment to myself - Aug 1st I will start back up with all the good stuff: exercise, less stress, less eating and drinking and absolutely, having more fun....my goal is to work on the stress re-set this weekend.
@globalhiker - I'll join you in the "commitment to myself" for the entire month of August. I can stick to good habits for a month and meet my target goals that I set for myself. Here is to us holding ourselves accountable!
@joans1976 - It is important to take that mental reset! Take it from someone that wouldn't take all my vacation when working and worked through vacations ...
GO FOR IT ... make plans for your staycation. Plan a few lunches out, visit a museum, find a park to walk that is further from your home. Garden, bubble bathes, library books, music playing throughout the house. Even cleaning out the cabinets in the kitchen & bathroom can help make you feel like you are more organized and caring for yourself!
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@ducky133
The 7 days will probably be easier than you think...you will likely be on some sort of medication during recovery.
Best of luck with that.1 -
Hi : - )
My name is Dawn.
My continuing goal is 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 19AF days in June.
Diary style:
Wednesday July 27 - AF - Yay to hitting my 16. Knowing that I had Thursday off tempted me, but going to a lake with a bloated belly was the motivation I used not to. Planned AF until Saturday night. Very hot here. @globalhiker I went to Jimsmith Lake after work - quite busy, but close to my house and I needed to cool off. Thursday will be a full lake day at one of my favourite lakes for floating : - )
Thursday July 28 - AF - Awesome day at one of my favourite lakes. Planned AF for Friday night.
Friday July 29 - AF - Working a split on Saturday (normally my day off) and am planning to have drinks afterward. Perhaps the last hot night. It has been 38 degrees every day here downtown, and is supposed to drop to 28 starting on Sunday. (100.4F and 82.4F)
Rolling total - 18AF days out of 29 days.2 -
@dawnbgethealthy thanks. Because of timing/entertaining out of town guests it will actually be 6.5 days AF. I did 8 a year ago so I know I can do it. It's actually a little harder because my dh is here. Last time he was away. He never over drinks but it's our habit to have a before dinner drink or two, then cook/eat. We'll have to watch some movies! Question for you. When you cut back your drinking days did you also cut back the size of your drinks? It sounds like you pour tiny amounts, which is good. I want to start cutting back on the amount of alcohol I drink...The surgery is not too bad (I hope). It's a melanoma but early stage so they are making a deep/wide incision. I generally don't take pain meds. For some reason they don't seem to have much of an affect on me! Wish i could say the same about alcohol.3
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Good day to everyone
Seems some ups and downs but mostly on the positives.
So to repeat a theme here, it sounds like August is the month to refocus, re-energize, and BE happy.
I ran across a saying I had tucked away when we started the remodeling. It is just a saying but it had always helped me keep the stress down and practice self care and I got away from that these past months. I am going to reintroduce it back in my life and practice. (plus I was called out from family for some questionable stressed behavior)......When attacked by anger and hate, become like WATER: fluid and flexible. Water cannot be broken, it changes form effortlessly and impossible to defeat. It will eventually and always overpower whatever it faces......
So I am recommitted. My A consumption days are up but not the quantity. so I will take it. Some stressors are less.
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Hey gang here is the link to our AUGUST 2022 THREAD-
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10870495/less-alcohol-august-2022-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=12 -
AF this evening as I babysat my 5 week old granddaughter in order to let my DD & her husband could have a night out. That is a lot of work!
July accountability: 9 days AF
Alcohol: 21 days (48 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.
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Oh my @globalhiker that is a scare about your husbands bike accident. Quick healing sent his way.
I am away for an overnight out of town. Excellent dinner, has anyone ever eaten breaded, fried, ripe (not green) tomatoes! I am still amazed hours later how absolutely delicious they were mixed in with bacon and grilled shrimp on a Cesar salad. Also indulged in a chocolate coconut martini(one) knowing I did not have to drive around town. Walked about town then topped of the evening with an affogato.
Nice to get away.
10 drinks total for July
See you on the new August thread.3 -
@MissMay - The salad sounds yummy! I like fried tomatoes green or red but never had them on a salad.
Enjoy your get away!2 -
Yum, that sounds like an amazing salad. Enjoy your time away.3
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LAST DAY OF
DRINKING LESS
IN JULY
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7/1-7/7: 3 AF out of 7
7/8-7/14: 4 AF out of 7
7/15-7/21: 5 AF out of 7
7/22-7/28: 5 AF out of 7
7/29: 2 A
7/30: A 1/2 I seem to be pouring warm alcohol down the sink at the end of the night lately. I don’t understand why I open it to begin with.
Today/tonight will be alcohol free.
I looked in June and totaled up my drinks-I log everything.
June was 9 AF days out of 30 with a total of 39 drinks! 😣
Then I found this thread and started paying attention.
July was 17 AF days out of 31 with a total of 20 drinks!
I only struggled one day with really wanting a drink. I’m trying to learn to only drink during times I am relaxed or celebrating, not for stress relief. Everyone on here has their own unique struggles and I think this is a great support system.
On to August!
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@ducky133
3 drinks is my max, even when I was drinking daily - I puke if I have more.
Yes, sometimes I make smaller drinks - if I want to have 5 or 6 drinks lol, 1/2 shots. Not often though, moreso just more AF days1 -
Hi : - )
My name is Dawn.
My continuing goal is 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 19AF days in June.
Diary style:
Wednesday July 27 - AF - Yay to hitting my 16. Knowing that I had Thursday off tempted me, but going to a lake with a bloated belly was the motivation I used not to. Planned AF until Saturday night. Very hot here. @globalhiker I went to Jimsmith Lake after work - quite busy, but close to my house and I needed to cool off. Thursday will be a full lake day at one of my favourite lakes for floating : - )
Thursday July 28 - AF - Awesome day at one of my favourite lakes. Planned AF for Friday night.
Friday July 29 - AF - Working a split on Saturday (normally my day off) and am planning to have drinks afterward. Perhaps the last hot night. It has been 38 degrees every day here downtown, and is supposed to drop to 28 starting on Sunday. (100.4F and 82.4F)
Saturday July 30 - Drinks. Planned AF for Sunday to hit 19 for the month is the plan
Rolling total - 18AF days out of 30 days.1 -
Whoa ... a surprise the last day of the month. My sister invited us over for dinner. Asked if I could bring anything and she said she had 2 bottles of white wine but no red. DH said he was not drinking. I'm joining him in not drinking.
YEAH!
July accountability: 10 days AF
Alcohol: 21 days (48 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.
7/1 - 1 wine
7/2 - AF; 1 Heineken 0.0
7/3 - AF; 1 Heineken 0.0
7/4 - 1 Saint Arnolds Summer Pils then switched to an AF beer 1 Heineken 0.0
7/5 - 2 wine
7/6 - AF
7/7 - AF
7/8 - 3 wine
7/9 - 3 wine
7/10 - 2 wine; I had planned an AF evening
7/11 - AF
7/12 - AF
7/13 - 2 wine
7/14 - 3 wine
7/15 - 2 wine
7/16 - 2 wine
7/17 - 3 wine
7/18 - AF
7/19 - 2 wine unexpected at my sisters when dropping off my dog for her to watch
7/20 - 3 drinks ; 1 @ beer ax throwing, 1 beer @ brewery, 1 wine @ hotel
7/21 - 4 wine ; wonderful French wine market grocery restaurant La Buvette Wine & Grocery… great humus & veggies w/ baguette and perfect beef burgundy. Definitely a local hangout … Omaha is surprising us.
7/22 - 2 wine
7/23 - 3 wine ; on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs
7/24 - 3 drinks ; 1 beer w/ late lunch at Grateful Head Pizza & Brewery and then wine & cheese on the lake in the evening.
7/25 - 2 wine
7/26 - 1 wine
7/27 - 1 wine
7/28 - AF
7/29 - 3 wine
7/30 - AF
7/31 - AF
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Okay that was hopeful thought for how the evening would go and unintentional fail. 3 wine
July accountability: 9 days AF
Alcohol: 22 days (51 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.
HISTORY
2018 Summary
Dec - AF 4/31 (? drinks) Dec 28-31 when I started reporting in here
2019 Summary
Jan - AF 19/31 (27 drinks)
Feb - AF 16/28 (23 drinks)
Mar - AF 17/31 (27 drinks)
Apr - AF 9/30 (45 drinks)
May - AF 5/14 (17 drinks did not count drinks after 14th)
Jun - AF 1/9 (20 drinks then did not finish tracking after the 9th)
Jul-Aug - SKIPPED TRACKING
Sept - AF 3/8 (12 drinks stopped tracking after the 8th)
Oct-Dec SKIPPED TRACKING
2020 Summary
Jan - AF 22/31 (16 drinks)
Feb - AF 12/29 (45 drinks)
Mar - AF 6/18 (20+ drinks) then quit counting days & drinks
Apr-July - SKIPPED COUNTING ALL TOGETHER … Few if any AF days
Aug - AF 27/31 (9 drinks)
Sept - AF 16/30 (30 drinks)
Oct - AF 9/31 (41 drinks) Don't give up!
Nov - AF 16/30 (35 drinks)
Dec - AF 10/31 (44 drinks)
DH joined me in Jan & Aug
2021 Summary
Jan - AF 9/31 days (37 drinks)
Feb - AF 9/23 days (44 drinks)
Mar - AF 4/31 days (54 drinks)
Apr - AF 7/30 days (47 drinks)
May - AF 13/31 days (43 drinks)
June - AF 12/30 days ( 42 drinks)
July - AF 13/31 (43 drinks)
Aug - AF 18/31 (27 drinks)
Sept - AF 13/30 (34 drinks)
Oct - AF 8/31 (63 drinks) At least I didn’t give up and skip tracking while on 16 day road trip vacation
Nov - AF 13/30 (38 drinks)
Dec - AF 14/31 (38 drinks) … this is allowing for 2 glasses of wine on New Years Eve Dec 31st
2022 Summary
Jan - AF 11/31 days (42 drinks)
Feb - AF 8/28 days (38 drinks)
Mar - AF 17/31 days (29 drinks)
Apr - AF 7/30 days (55.5 drinks)
May - AF 5/31 days (53 drinks)
June - AF 12/30 days (36.5 drinks)
July - AF 9/31 days (51 drinks)
DH joined me in Mar
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Hi! I'm Robyn.
My goal is 16-19 AF days per month; no more than 3A days weekly. I found this group at the end of June. July is my first full month.
7/1 F - AF
7/2 S - Drinks (3)
7/3 S - AF
7/4 M - Drinks (4)
7/5 T- AF
7/6 W - AF
7/7 T - AF
7/8 F - Drinks (2)
7/9 S- Drinks (4)
7/10 S- Drinks (1)
11 drinks
7/11 M- AF
7/12 Tu- Drinks (2)
7/13 W - 1.5
7/14 Th AF
7/15 F - AF
7/16 S - Drinks (3)
7/17 Su- AF
6.5 drinks
7/18 M - AF
7/19 Tu - Drinks (1)
7/20 W - AF
7/21 Th - Drinks (1)
7/22 F - AF
7/23 Sa - Drinks (3)
7/24 Su - AF
5 Drinks
Mon 7/25 - Drinks (3)
Tue 7/26 - AF
Wed 7/27 - Drinks (3)
Thu 7/28 - Drinks (1)
Fri 7/29 - Drinks (1)
Sat 7/30 - Drinks (1)
Sun 7/31 - AF
9 Drinks
July Total = 15 AF out of 31 days
I was one day short of my goal for the month but this is still a win for me. I'm looking forward to joining the group for the August challenge! It really makes a difference to do this tracking and accounting. For the most part, I met my weekly goal and cut back on the number of drinks on the A days.4 -
Hi : - )
My name is Dawn.
My continuing goal is 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 19AF days in June.
Diary style:
Wednesday July 27 - AF - Yay to hitting my 16. Knowing that I had Thursday off tempted me, but going to a lake with a bloated belly was the motivation I used not to. Planned AF until Saturday night. Very hot here. @globalhiker I went to Jimsmith Lake after work - quite busy, but close to my house and I needed to cool off. Thursday will be a full lake day at one of my favourite lakes for floating : - )
Thursday July 28 - AF - Awesome day at one of my favourite lakes. Planned AF for Friday night.
Friday July 29 - AF - Working a split on Saturday (normally my day off) and am planning to have drinks afterward. Perhaps the last hot night. It has been 38 degrees every day here downtown, and is supposed to drop to 28 starting on Sunday. (100.4F and 82.4F)
Saturday July 30 - Drinks. Planned AF for Sunday to hit 19 for the month is the plan
Sunday July 31 - AF - Very hot day, went to the lake and ended up plugging both of my ears when I dove under. Wax melting in the heat and then pushing solidly in and solidifying with the cool water and pressure? Yikes. Drove home without being able to hear the traffic or the radio. Did I feel like having a drink? Yep.
Rolling total - 19AF days out of 31 days.2 -
@dawnbgethealthy Great job! I came close! My goals are very similar to yours. I missed my July goal only by a day, which is still a big win for me.
All - Here is the link to the August challenge or whatever this is called. Thanks @MissMay for getting it started!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10870495/less-alcohol-august-2022-one-day-at-a-time
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