Less Alcohol ~ DECEMBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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Yesterday I had the most wonderful hour+ phone conversation with my only remaining living sibling.
I wrote that out the way I did to remind myself that I did have more family, but now they are passed and I have to reminisce the holidays with my Sister.
It was so FUN, we laughed on the phone and the memories flowed forever. Best gift to each other we have given in a long time.
Best part.....no A yesterday. That is why the conversation was so wonderful for me.
Happiest of holidays and/or just a happy day for those not celebrating.
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It's the smallest moments that mean so much sometimes. So happy to hear you had fun and laughter remembering your loved ones. Wishing everyone a great day!6 -
SunnyDays930 wrote: »I broke my streak of 24 days yesterday. I had an upsetting phone call with my daughter (across the miles) and surrounded by alcohol, I finally broke. I didn't go crazy but I had some wine. I am not going to beat myself up. I have had 24 out of 25 days AF. Just going to move forward.
I wish everyone a joyous day and for those that celebrate, a very Merry Christmas!
That is ok!! You had great success and remembered all of the holiday season being AF. A little indulgence here and there is fine. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sorry about the upsetting phone call. Hope today is a better one!
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I am Dawn, I live in SE BC Canada
My primary motivation for drinking less is weight loss.
I throw up if I have more than 3 drinks, so moderation on drink days is rarely an issue for me lol.
My recurring goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I squeaked to 16 last month.
I like to do this diary style to keep track.
Saturday December 24 - 2 drinks - I had an amazing day, the weather warmed up considerably (but not too warm yet) and it was snowing so beautifully. I did lots of shoveling which I love, then got out for a very nice cross country ski. When I got home I had hot apple cider with spiced rum. Planning on cross country skiing today, Christmas Day, before it gets too warm later on and hits above freezing for the week. I may have drinks today also. Merry Christmas : - )
Rolling total - 14AF day out of 24 days7 -
Some photos of Christmas Eve Day around here:
My Christmas solar lights:
My sitting area (against the neighbour's rental house) covered in snow
Shoveling my back path to my shed
Snow makes me happy : - )
New (to me) skis
Some beautiful shots of where I skied yesterday:
And finally, Santa on the road visiting every street in the town Christmas Eve escorted by the Cranbrook BC Fire Department:
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Merry Christmas to everyone!
Yesterday was a lovely chaotic tangle of family, lots of laughter, eating....and for me and a few family members we had several glasses of wine. Well 5 to be exact over the course of the afternoon into the evening.
this morning woke up dehydrated but I took care of that with several 16 oz waters and 2 cups of coffee. Feeling much better but just a reminder to myself that my less alcohol is a great thing and when I indulge I am reminded why I am doing less. It does not take much and I feel the ramifications the next day. 2 Years ago that would have just been the warm up.
I feel so blessed to have family to share the holidays with. And like @MissMay some of the best things are sharing memories with your loved ones.
Oh and I am really grateful that after the snow and ice on Thursday/Friday is gone and it is just raining now.
Now today's fun without the sun will be another round of family at my home celebrating.
Stay safe everyone7 -
Dawn absolutely beautiful photos of your winter wonderland. ENJOY all your Winter sports.3
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Ruby your 6th Christmas on LESS ALCOHOL thread. Wishing you a very merry one.
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My Christmas mocktails for today.
P❤M wonderful and sparkling wild cherry water, squeeze of fresh lime, lime garnish and of course THE HOLIDAY STEMMED GLASS.
Oh and my new 10" baby palm tree!
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Lovely tree @MissMay ! Your weather will get warm pretty soon, like in a couple of days
So glad you can get out to ski @dawnbgethealthy, you have some nice fluffy snow.
18 days AF total for Dec
Last 7 days AF consecutive! H-A-P-P-Y!4 -
Hello all! I’m still Amanda, I’m from Michigan. I am still a crazy cat lady and work for a veterinarian. This will be my sixth month with this group and it has helped me cut back on my drinking so much! I am not ready to say I am 100% sober but last month I had 30 days alcohol free 😃
12/1-12/7: 7 out of 7 AF
12/8-12/14: 7 out of 7 AF
12/15-12/22: 7 out of 7 AF
Rolling total for December: 22 AF out of 22 (!)
12/22: AF
I can feel myself wanting a drink on Christmas Eve because it’s a holiday. I just want to hold and sip a warm cup of Baileys and coffee in front of the fire. Is that stupid?
Day 55 AF
On a “positive” note I did my final grocery store run last night and didn’t murder anyone. Now I can stay in all day. The weather outside IS frightful!
12/23: AF
Day 56 AF yesterday
I get pretty depressed around the holidays and this year I was so relieved it wasn’t happening but it hit me last night like a ton of bricks. I will spare you all the details. I have a lot to be grateful for. I will see family and friends today and will do it with a smile on my face!
-1 here with -25 windchill. Everyone stay safe if you are hit by this storm!
12/24: A-1 Baileys and coffee
Broke my streak. I feel sort of so-so about this. Just the one drink and it was definitely a “holiday” drink in front of the tree and the fireplace and I sipped it.
It’s a balmy 16 degrees here today so I’m getting my bikini on to go sunbathe☀️
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!
12/25: AF
Today is actually the Monday after Christmas so it’s back to work and real life in half an hour. It will be crazy at work today. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas’ and families and didn’t get too hit by the weather!6 -
Merry Christmas a day late!
I’ve definitely been drinking a lot more this weekend, starting with day drinking. We finally decorated the tree, let’s have some mimosas! We’re eating Christmas brunch, let’s have some more mimosas! Then a nap, then drinking my normal amount of 2 glasses at dinner time.
I know it’s to escape- my DS and BIL are staying with us, and although we get along really well and there is no drama, they are a handful in their own way. DH and I were hiding in our room for a while yesterday just to get a break!
We all went to MIL’s house for Christmas Eve, as we do every year to see DH’s side of the family. We are all concerned about her ability to stay in the house. Lots of steps, and turns out she had some water damage last year in the basement, which means there is mold and actual mushrooms growing on that disgusting rug. Mushrooms! She has respiratory issues to begin with, and it’s just not a safe environment. DH and siblings have tried talking to her about it, tried to come up with a plan to sell and move elsewhere, but she is one of those “one decision at a time” people, which is her way of avoiding the issue. She does not like to address issues head on, and will pull every trick in the book to avoid facing it. Don’t even get me started on the abysmal state of her finances. Meanwhile I came home with a little sinus thing which I swear is a reaction to being in her house for a few hours. I feel totally fine, no cold symptoms, but my sinuses and throat are irritated.
At any rate, I am off to work out. Lots of homemade egg nog yesterday which is all cream and alcohol calorie bomb delightfulness.
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This group really helps me hold myself accountable, plus everyone is absolutely great. My monthly goal is 16-19 AF days (3A days max weekly) for weight loss and overall health. I post in the mornings about the previous day.
12/19: AF
12/20: AF
12/21: AF
12/22: Drinks (2)
12/23: Drinks (2)
12/24: Drinks (4) - We spent Christmas Eve with our sons and families at the NC coast. The evening topper was to try out the smoker that my son's girlfriend brought. We had smokey old fashioneds.
12/25: Drinks (3) - After dinner, we all went to the #1 Dive Bar in NC, The Fat Pelican. It was cool! Patrons go into their freezer on a serve-yourself basis. I had a beer then I saw a huge NA selection, from which I chose a Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher. It was very refreshing! It will be back to AF after this trip, most likely starting tomorrow.
Rolling Total: 13 AF Days out of 25
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Hey did someone say it's MONDAY?
Did I hear rumor that Christmas 2022 is OVER for most of us?
Does this mean there is new hope for renewed goals of drinking LESS?
YES YES YES is the answer to all the above.
Why wait for after New Years Day? Nope you don't have to. Start drinking LESS with us now.
DECEMBER ACCOUNTABILITY 2022 so far......
20AF
5A(8 drinks total)
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day AF as a personal goal and gift to myself
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I am Dawn, I live in SE BC Canada
My primary motivation for drinking less is weight loss.
I throw up if I have more than 3 drinks, so moderation on drink days is rarely an issue for me lol.
My recurring goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I squeaked to 16 last month.
I like to do this diary style to keep track.
Saturday December 24 - 2 drinks - I had an amazing day, the weather warmed up considerably (but not too warm yet) and it was snowing so beautifully. I did lots of shoveling which I love, then got out for a very nice cross country ski. When I got home I had hot apple cider with spiced rum. Planning on cross country skiing today, Christmas Day, before it gets too warm later on and hits above freezing for the week. I may have drinks today also. Merry Christmas : - )
Sunday December 25 - 2 drinks - A perfect Christmas Day for me. It was minus 7 (celsius) when I hit the trails, exactly perfect weather for a cross country ski. It took about 45 minutes from the trailhead to reach Mistletoe lane, and it was so wonderfully full of decorations put up by people in the community. It took me a long time to get through it, stopping what seemed like every few feet to take a photo. Lots and lots of people out and about on the trails: walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing. I was gone for hours. Back to work today, Monday, which is Boxing Day here in Canada, a stat holiday so extra $$. Freezing rain is due to begin today and continue all week with the temps rising above the freezing mark as the week goes on. The skis can come out of my car now. Very grateful to have had perfect weather for Christmas Day : - )
Rolling total - 14AF day out of 25 days7 -
I feel blessed to say I survived the weekend LOL. Grand kids still making me laugh, my house is an upside down tornado and I love every second. Now I did have one drink yesterday evening after the dust started to settle and I could go find a quiet corner to decompress.
Todays plans will be to take small ones to local arcade that also has adult stuff too. Then if the rain stops maybe a park to run off more energy.
I will be back7 -
@MissMay
Who'd a thunk it that you would be living in an area to be able to grow a palm tree!!
Lovely, and of course your mocktail looks so beautiful and loaded with vitamin C and good stuff : - )4 -
Can't resist posting a few more photos
I wish I could have captured the puff balls of snow coming down off of the trees and settling like baby powder, but could never get my camera out in time. They were happening lots, perfect weather conditions for them to occur. I enjoyed it immensely.7 -
@globalhiker
Way to go on being AF during the holidays Sandy! And for 7 days in a row!
You were looking to create some Mocktails. Did you?
Please say hi to your DH for me.
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