Less Alcohol ~ NOVEMBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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@RockinRobyn672 forgot to say welcome back.
@Womona I am so going to check out that book. Thanks for the lead.
@Lilylady3k you also have a lot going on. Hang in there.4 -
@joans1976 ❤❤❤3
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I did something right for a change. I went on a long hike yesterday and did not work. I gave my husband love and attention and bought him food so he could cook his favorite kung pao chicken. I called the kids and made plans for the upcoming weekend. I booked another hike meetup with a friend. I updated my resume. I did have 8 ounces of organic wine then done. I put myself to bed at 7:30 pm.
I have no idea where I got this energy from, but it happened
Now today I am ready for a half hr. heavy weight workout while watching youtube travel videos. Then I will do a 30 min run before I start my day.
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@joans1976 I wish you good outcomes. Hope you do something good for yourself today.
For that matter, let's all of us go out of our way to do something good for ourselves - especially on a Monday.5 -
@MissMay - Thank you! I've missed everyone. It's good to be back
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@joans1976
Oh no : - (
Sorry to hear this news.
As for Bali, lots of good Youtube videos of people walking around with gopros on their heads. Go there in your mind for now. When you get there you will be familiar-ish.
Big Hugs!!3 -
I am Dawn, 62, 5'2", SE BC
This November the 28th, (my late Dad's birthday) will mark my 4th year on this thread.
Not only has it kept me accountable for my alcohol consumption, it truly has become a community for me, especially while we were in various lockdowns.
Sticking with my (reachable) goal of the last few years, 16-20 AF days. I have been successful each month with this expect for most recently in September when I was having a Margarita every day in Mexico and reached only 14AF for the month.
Diary Style:
Sunday November 13 - AF - I had a hankering for a Manhattan, but I didn't have any Vermouth and didn't go out to get any. Whew, that was far too many daily drinks days.
Rolling total: 4AF days out of 13 days5 -
November 2022
November accountability: 4 days AF
Alcohol: 9 days (24 drinks)
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.
11/13 - 3 drinks ; 1 Torchy Tini + 2 B&B5 -
Nov 1- Nov 2 - AF
Nov 3- Nov 4- Nov 5 A (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 6 - Nov 7- Nov 8- AF
Nov 9 -10- 11-12 A - (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 13- 14 - 15 - AF6 -
Hey everybody! This is my 5th month and I am so grateful to have found this group!
My goal is to not turn to alcohol this month no matter how stressful work or my physical health gets!
Best wishes to everyone to meet their goals this month!
11/1-11/7: 7 AF
11/8: AF
Just so tired all the time.
11/9: AF
I’m an eating machine. Seem to be eating my emotions.
11/10: AF
Finally Friday! I have 4 appointments and I plan to sleep between all of them!
11/11: AF
I’m currently supporting a good friend whose mother was an alcoholic. She went through medical detox many times but was not able to stick with it. (Her husband refused to stop drinking so she would come home from rehab and have alcohol staring her in the face.) She was detoxing at home this week and had a cardiac event and died. My friend is shattered and so very, very angry. Her mom was only 70 and left behind a lot of family. It’s very sad and makes me thankful I have largely given up A.
11/12: AF
11/13: AF
Ugh, found a new lump in my left armpit last night. The left side is my “good” side. Phone calls to make today. I’ve been kind of in limbo waiting for a surgery date and that’s nerve wracking, not knowing what’s going to happen with my schedule and Christmas. Bali has been completely canceled now 😔I was trying to postpone it and was searching for new dates and in the meantime the airline just completely canceled my flight, with no explanation. Grrr. I WILL get there, it just may not be until February or March.
11/14: AF
11/8-11/14: 7 days AF
Rolling total: 14 out of 14 days AF6 -
@globalhiker - Way to go! Looks like you had a great day.
AF - Nov 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14
A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine), 12 (beer)
I've lost about 4.5 lbs so far this month! Not drinking has made a huge difference. I still have my evening winddown (a fun beverage, snack, music, candle). Last night I repeated the ginger beer and pineapple juice. Zingy sweet.7 -
This morning I am invited to a FREE Osteoporosis evaluation, called Osteostrong about 30 minutes from my new location.
Should be interesting. Will report back with infor.
Yesterday was one of those days with so much planned to do and there was a glitch with each thing on my list.
I am trying to get better at not needing to dot i's or cross t's. I am a work in progress I suppose.
AF last night.
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Sun 11/13:Drinks (1) - Had a glass of wine. Plan was AF, but 1 is better than 2
Mon 11/14: AF
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I made it 11 days and caved lol. I went back to 7 more days no alcohol and caved again. I'm on day 2 now.. wish me luck but most likely I will cave on 11/19 because we are celebrating thanksgiving early with my aunt and uncle and cousins lol. Moderation is key though and that's my goal for Saturday 11/19.7
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I am Dawn, 62, 5'2", SE BC
This November the 28th, (my late Dad's birthday) will mark my 4th year on this thread.
Not only has it kept me accountable for my alcohol consumption, it truly has become a community for me, especially while we were in various lockdowns.
Sticking with my (reachable) goal of the last few years, 16-20 AF days. I have been successful each month with this expect for most recently in September when I was having a Margarita every day in Mexico and reached only 14AF for the month.
Diary Style:
Sunday November 13 - AF - I had a hankering for a Manhattan, but I didn't have any Vermouth and didn't go out to get any. Whew, that was far too many daily drinks days.
Monday November 14 - AF - I guess that I just want to have drinks every day, but I know that it is disastrous for my weight. Long way yet to get to my 16 this month!!
Rolling total: 5AF days out of 14 days5 -
Hello everyone! I'm late to the November game but better late than never.
I just returned to Myfitnesspal after a 2-year hiatus. Before 2020 I was overweight by 40 lbs. I had a lifestyle that involved plenty of social events and drinking. When I got home from work I would have some wine or a cocktail (or two) after work. I wanted to loose weight and get to my goal by my 50th birthday in May 2020.
During the shutdown, I stopped drinking, started eating healthy, and exercised. It was not so hard because the quarantine took the temptation away since we weren't going out. I lost 40lbs from Feb-May! I couldn't believe how fast the weight came off! I never felt better.
Unfortunately, when the holidays rolled around and things started opening up again I slowly started falling off the wagon. By mid-2021 I was eating, drinking, and dropped exercise. Part of me just said f-it, I'm just going to do what makes me happy and eat and drink what I want. Although I am not happy. I am miserable, sad, and angry with myself for getting back to this place. I know that limiting or giving up alcohol was the key to my previous success, I just need to get back in that headspace and do it again.
My hubby said something to be about how my health and energy are being affected by it all, and that was a motivation for a change. So...
Thank you all for being a forum to share this with.
11/1-13: drank almost daily.
11/14: AF
11/15: We are going bowling w/friends tonight, beer will tempting but I'm just having club soda tonight.9 -
November accountability: 5 days AF
Alcohol: 10 days (25 drinks)
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.
11/14 - 1 drink; margarita w/ sangria swirl at book club
11/15 - AF5 -
Hello to all
Wish I could report I have been AF more than A days but I can't.
On the positive side....A days would be 1 beer or 1 glass.
On another positive.......DH heard a bit of banging on the outside of our building (concrete wall) so he goes outside to investigate. Remember the homeless that have taken over the side of the street, sidewalk and put things up against the building. Anyway this woman is outside with a cigarette dangling from her mouth. She does not even look at DH just talks at him saying...don't worry I leaving, you took my barrel (burning barrel next to building with chemicals and gas) and my metal (scrape metal they piled on our property) and you keep calling the police and fire department........this was the best story I have ever heard. I hope they stick to it and leave.
DH and the other business near us were all calling police, fire, environmental services and anyone else that would listen.7 -
Nice inspirational post @MissMay, today and every day, it's us running the show. The day we stop the blame game, quit thinking of the past and take action to live for today is the day we become in charge of ourselves.
Tomorrow I will work out harder and lift heavier weights and take my vegan protein powder for breakfast. Last time I took it right after working out, it seemed to really fix my appetite and I had no soreness, I did have the appetite and "drink" control, and interestingly, noticed some strength.
The day was dieting and feeling hungry but the evening was 2 beers with sporadic snacking. Ugh. Putting myself to bed early so I get up and have a good day.
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Nov 1- Nov 2 - AF
Nov 3- Nov 4- Nov 5 A (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 6 - Nov 7- Nov 8- AF
Nov 9 -10- 11-12 A - (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 13- 14 - 15 - 16- AF5 -
I am not doing so great. Only 3 AF days this month. Yesterday I said to myself, "really? Is this the life you want to live?" Alcohol in any amount absolutely ruins my sleep and I read if you do not get sufficient sleep in your 50s and 60's you are at a much higher risk for developing dementia. Is a nightly wine habit worth that? Anyway I did not indulge yesterday and slept like a baby and feel refreshed today. I wish I could bottle this feeling and draw on it when I feel temptation. I enjoy reading the tips and coping strategies here.10
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Hey everybody! This is my 5th month and I am so grateful to have found this group!
My goal is to not turn to alcohol this month no matter how stressful work or my physical health gets!
Best wishes to everyone to meet their goals this month!
11/1-11/7: 7 AF
11/8-11/14: 7 days AF
Rolling total: 14 out of 14 days AF
11/15: AF
Yesterday was the first day since my diagnosis that I was able to work a full 10 hour day without a nap or anxiety attack. It felt good.
I have a surgery date, December 6. I also figured out I have 14 doctors appointments between today and December 6. I guess they like to keep you busy?5 -
@lmlmrn So…don’t leave us hanging! Are they gone? I so hope so for you and your DH sakes!
@globalhiker I admire you for lifting and taking care of your body.3 -
Good morning, everyone! I enjoy checking in with this group every day!
AF - Nov 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 [total: 11]
A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine), 12 (beer) [total: 4]
We are going to a fundraiser/bingo night tonight. It's at a little bistro that doesn't have a liquor license - - so that will make staying AF much easier!3 -
@SunnyDays930
We have known each other for going on 5 years now and I know you definitely do not want to " live that life"
You have very positive energy, helpful knowledge with all your readings and research on the effects if alcohol. Your a leader not a follower.
Think about what is triggering your alcohol brain. Is there another hurdle your trying to get over at the same time?
And please get in here more often, you have an arsenal of successful tips I am sure everyone here would love to know.
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Nov 1- Nov 2 - AF
Nov 3- Nov 4- Nov 5 A (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 6 - Nov 7- Nov 8- AF
Nov 9 -10- 11-12 A - (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 13- 14 - 15 - 16- AF
Looking at your post ratios @tmbg1 reminds me of how I started cutting back on drinking in the beginning.
Slow, steady and allowing for drink and non drink days mixed together.
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I made it 11 days and caved lol. I went back to 7 more days no alcohol and caved again. I'm on day 2 now.. wish me luck but most likely I will cave on 11/19 because we are celebrating thanksgiving early with my aunt and uncle and cousins lol. Moderation is key though and that's my goal for Saturday 11/19.
@jodymaro1 I would not use the word cave. Keep with the mantra of ONE DAY AT A TIME.
You had 11 spectacular days, then you a drink day.
You had 7 more spectacular days, then you had a drink day .
If you allow for some drink days it will be a lot easier on you. I think you are doing fantastic. 👍
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My experience at OstreoStong was very positive energy.
My new lifestyle in this new state welcomes this new experience. So much so that I have signed my husband up for a intro today.
He has no clue where we are going today. But I know once he gets there the trainers positive energy and attention he will receive is going to be good for him.
He needs so much toxic cleanse in so many ways hopefully this will be HUGE MOTIVATION.🤞🤞🤞
AF 3 days6
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