LESS Alcohol ~ MARCH 2023 ~ One Day at A Time
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Oh hey wow, you know I'm not paying attention when I completely overlook pie day. (Pi day, 3.14...) That's okay. I overate anyway and didn't need pie.
I put the bottom half of last week's bottle of Larceny in the closet for the time being and went to bed sober for the first time in weeks. I didn't like it. Ugh.
This.RockinRobyn672 wrote: »It's so easy to fall back into old habits.
That's okay. I'm back to wobbling around the mid-180s, but I know if I get on track it will come off. I haven't felt like taking the time to prep foods, but now that I'm back to a single healthy doggo and the new office is pretty well settled into its groove, I'm going to fix that. I put my Garmin back on today and will start tracking activity and sleep again. Speaking of, I guess I need to go set most of my watches to the correct time.
Gotta run over to the vet today, I intend to donate B's wheels to them and I still haven't shared the news there. I'm hoping to tell the Dr and the two regular techs in person, as they were rather fond of him and we've had a good working relationship for over ten years.
Gotta squeeze in some laundry, too. I can get by with dirty jeans but I'm out of socks and underwear and that's no bueno.
It doesn't take long for life to just run you over sometimes, huh....
Aight. Gonna try for another AF night.
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I am Dawn, I live in South Eastern British Columbia.
I joined this thread in November of 2018, a daily drinker at the time
My primary goal with drinking less is weight loss.
My usual goal is 16-20 AF days for the month,
I had 16AF days for the shortened month of February.
I do this diary style, I normally post the next morning.
Sunday March 12 - AF - I have a few outings this week, a comedy show and a String Quartet Chamber Music show. I am unsure whether I will have drinks at one or both of those.
Monday March 13 - AF - I had my grey roots dyed out after work and had a hankering for a couple of cocktails when I got home, but I didn't because my weight is still way up from the drinks (leading to bad food choices) on the weekend.
Tuesday March 14 - 3 drinks, 1 before the show and 2 after. Planning AF for tonight.
Rolling total: 7AF day out of 14 days.6 -
@mfowler883 glad to hear that you and your doggie are starting to come around. I’m sure the vet will make good use of your homemade wheels for Mr. B.
I poured wine with my dinner, but honestly I just can’t finish it. Not a bad thing!
I didn’t work out today, but I did dust, vacuum and wash the floors, all of which needed to be done, trust me!5 -
Quick pop by until tomorrow as I have been gone all day since 8:30 a.m. and am tired. Will cook a light dinner and the. off to bed before 10:00 p.m.
March accountability: 20-23 AF days
AF - 10
A - 3
No more than two glasses per A day. Planning 0 A until the weekend.
Oh, I stopped at Total Wine today and it was closed due to a power outage! I was interested in NA beer for St. Patty’s day but found a good choice at my regular grocery store
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Oh, the wheels weren't homemade, found them on amazon. The visit was.....hard, but good. One of the techs spotted me coming in and waved me around to the hallway, and when I told him why I was there, he dragged me into the back room. The entire staff was back there. Everybody there knew Bentley, and there were a lot of tears and hugs, stories and talk, smiles and laughs. It meant a lot to all of us for me to deliver the news in person; Doc was glad that I didn't put it off and drop it on him six months later at a routine visit like "oh, by the way..."@mfowler883 glad to hear that you and your doggie are starting to come around. I’m sure the vet will make good use of your homemade wheels for Mr. B.
I poured wine with my dinner, but honestly I just can’t finish it. Not a bad thing!
I didn’t work out today, but I did dust, vacuum and wash the floors, all of which needed to be done, trust me!
You'd be amazed at what a workout housework can be.
Sitting here with an NA brew. Not gonna lie, a big part of me wants to hit the bottle and I may indulge in a small glass just to silence that urge but I'm determined not to drink with the purpose of taking the edge off. Scored a watch on sale that I've been eyeballing for a long time, a titanium Citizen Eco-Drive styled after the classic field watch.
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Hello! I’m Amanda, I’m a crazy cat lady from Michigan! I joined this forum in June of 2022 and since September I have decreased my drinking to one day a month! This is a huge accomplishment from where I was and I absolutely could not have done it without the wonderful mix of people in this group!
March goals: just make it through the month unscathed! (27 doctor appointments)
Alcohol goals: 95-100% AF
3/1-3/7: 7 out of 7 AF
3/8-3/14: 7 out of 7 AF
Rolling total 40 days AF
3/15: AF
Yes so AF. I wouldn’t have the strength or the will to go to the store to get A. Just so tired. Last day of radiation. Side effects are killer. How to celebrate? I’m thinking a big, fat, luxurious nap!9 -
@Womona So glad to hear about your biopsy! And your weight! You go! Also, you can come get a “workout” in at my house anytime! 😂
@mfowler883 Im so glad you went to Bentley’s doc and did that. It was good mentally for the staff (we wonder so much how owners are doing and sometimes don’t hear from them) and for you! Now go adopt 2 kittens for Harley!5 -
Still in the game and managing myself pretty well. AF past 3 days. Been focusing on keeping up my rules:
1-daily exercise followed by 15 min hot tub (every other day but temperature on the barely warm side) - really helps me start my workday in a relaxed state and I am not sore the day after
2-asleep by 9 no matter what
3-I increased my calories to 1600 - yes INCREASED and weight is coming OFF!
4-I added 2 fish oil capsules to my diet, take it before breakfast and it seems to be preventing the gut inflammation I was having
5-I have an afternoon tea (yes the Happy Tummy one) and it does have lemon balm in it so I suppose that is helping to take the 5pm drinking edge off
As expected, I wake up at 2 or 3 am when I don't drink. I will just not worry about it, get up and play on the internet. I love google maps and just find a place in the world, put the little man on it and take a walk through the downtowns of different places. It's my virtual travel.
I sure hope I can keep AF staying below my "stress" threshold.
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Some days this is what the road to LESS ALCOHOL looks like.
Take hold of that wheel and maneuver it the best you can to follow through on your journey.
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Hello My "LA" friends! Happy March! I am SO ready for spring! My goal is 16 AF days minimum in a month. I'm drinking less for weight loss and the additional health benefits. I usually post the next morning.
3/15: AF - I had a Clausthaler Dry Hopped NA beer with dinner. One of you recommended it previously, and you were right! It's my new favorite! When I bought it previously, it wasn't the dry hopped version.
The next two days will be challenging. The plan is a couple glasses of wine tonight from the bottle that we didn't open a few days ago, and one or two beers while out celebrating St. Paddy's Day tomorrow. If there are decent choices, I'll drink NA on St. Paddy's Day.
Rolling Total: 8 AF Days out of 15
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@mfowler883 @joans1976 ”now go adopt two kittens for Harley” … that is how I ended up with my kitties. I had a wonderful black cocker spaniel for 18 years. He was old and I struggled with figuring out whether he was still enjoying life but he always rallied and always enjoyed being around people (me and my sister especially). When I got cancer he saw me through everything up to radiation. All the diagnosis, the 9 mos of different chemos, the hospitalizations, the surgery. When I was home and my sister came to visit he hung out with us in the kitchen for one last week of dancing to 80s music and being silly and watching movies and laughing until we cried. He sat on the couch on both of us at once on a pile of blankets even as a small dog. The day she left to go home after the surgery he couldn’t leave his bed anymore. I took him for one last walk and he kept trying to slink away to hide. I called the vet and made an appointment that afternoon. Afterwards I couldn’t imagine getting another dog. I still can’t. But my house was so empty. Especially the corner where his bed was. I eventually persuaded my husband to get a kitten (my husband was sick with a cold and i capitalized on a moment of weakness) and then about a year later adopted the kitten’s mother from the breeder when she was “retiring” from being a queen.(we had to get cats that are somewhat hypoallergenic bc I am actually allergic to cats.. truly a crazy cat lady). The kitties have colonized our hearts and provide a different but no less sweet and funny kind of love and attachment. They have their own toys and beds but their favorite place to sleep is still Mickey’s old dog bed. I think they have some connection with their departed pet brother from another mother ….
Grief for pets is so different because they are so innocent and trusting and dependent on us. We learn a lot about ourselves as humans from our pets if we are open and alert to it.
Glad folks are doing well following plans and making plans ahead of time for days when the world goes mad for alcohol like st patrcks day. If this wasn’t also a nutrition site I’d suggest lucky charms!6 -
@MissMay I absolutely love the crooked road post! Your words are so true. Do you know where the photo was taken?
@joans1976 I'm SOOOOOOooo glad that you're at the end of your radiation treatments. I'm hoping you start feeling better soon.
@mfowler883 What a great idea to donate the wheels. I know it means so much to hang out with folks who cared about B.
@dawnbgethealthy How was the show?
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I am Dawn, I live in South Eastern British Columbia.
I joined this thread in November of 2018, a daily drinker at the time
My primary goal with drinking less is weight loss.
My usual goal is 16-20 AF days for the month,
I had 16AF days for the shortened month of February.
I do this diary style, I normally post the next morning.
Sunday March 12 - AF - I have a few outings this week, a comedy show and a String Quartet Chamber Music show. I am unsure whether I will have drinks at one or both of those.
Monday March 13 - AF - I had my grey roots dyed out after work and had a hankering for a couple of cocktails when I got home, but I didn't because my weight is still way up from the drinks (leading to bad food choices) on the weekend.
Tuesday March 14 - 3 drinks, 1 before the show and 2 after. Planning AF for tonight.
Wednesday March 15 - AF - Early morning video conference and a late night planned at the Theatre, so I knew that I had to remain AF. Not sure if I will have drinks before and after the Chamber Music Concert tonight.
Rolling total: 8AF day out of 15 days.3 -
I am so thankful for this kind and non judgmental group of wonderful people. Knowing I can come here and learn from you and share my experience means so much. I am positive I would not be on the LA path without this thread!
@MissMay love your photo of the twists and turns while on the journey to LA, thanks for sharing!
@joans1976 A big congratulations for making it through to your last treatment! You have inspired me with your strength and courage. Time for a massage, pedicure AND nap!
@RockinRobyn672 I would like to find that Clausthaler (NA) - sounds like a great choice!
@globalhiker great post and way to go on sticking to your personal rules!
Thursday 3/16
March accountability: 20-23 AF days
AF - 12
A - 3
No more than two glasses per A day.
Planning 0 A until the weekend.
I have a NA Stella Artois to try with our Irish dinner tomorrow.
Also have the grandchildren for the weekend!
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@mfowler883 ~ So sorry you had to say goodbye to Bentley. it's difficult I know. Sometimes I wish their lifespan was similar to ours but then again, I would not have met such wonderful pets along the way. Thinking of you! Continue to share the memories. That guy deserved Bentley's "kiss"
@Missmay ~ Love the visual!!
March is turning out to be my WTF month.... Will enjoy my mini vacation and refocus for AprilAF = 0
A = 15
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January
AF = 53%
A = 47%
February
AF = 29%
A = 71%
March
AF = 0%
A = 100%
March goals are going to be a bit more strict as I really want to drop a few pounds before the end of the month.
Week 1 (ending 3/4) = 0
Week 2 (ending 3/11) = 0
Week 3 (ending 3/18) = 2 - 3 of wine per week, less is better
Week 4 (ending 3/25 = 2 - 3 of wine per week, less is better
Week 5 (ending 4/1) = Mini (4 day vacation in Vegas) - No rules5 -
@Michieb125 I found the Clausthaler Dry Hopped and other great NA choices at Total Wine.5
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Hello! I’m Amanda, I’m a crazy cat lady from Michigan! I joined this forum in June of 2022 and since September I have decreased my drinking to one day a month! This is a huge accomplishment from where I was and I absolutely could not have done it without the wonderful mix of people in this group!
March goals: just make it through the month unscathed! (27 doctor appointments)
Alcohol goals: 95-100% AF
3/1-3/7: 7 out of 7 AF
3/8-3/14: 7 out of 7 AF
Rolling total 40 days AF
3/14: AF
I have made it through 13 out of 30 medical appointments for the month. And I’m not even doing chemo! I am thankful for certain things.
3/15: AF
Yes so AF. I wouldn’t have the strength or the will to go to the store to get A. Just so tired. Last day of radiation. Side effects are killer. How to celebrate? I’m thinking a big, fat, luxurious nap!
3/16: AF
IM DONE! I got a certificate of completion and everything! Earlier in the day I was planning on getting some A on my way home but by the time I got to that point in my day, I was too tired. My brain is really telling me I need a couple drinks this weekend to celebrate. I’m not sure what to do.
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@Sinisterbarbie1 I ❤️ crazy cat ladies, they are my people.
@Michieb125 This is a great group of folks, isn’t it? Thank you for all your support and kind words! It means a lot.5 -
I need this! I drink more on Saturday nights or when I socialize, but always drink a tad too much and regret it each time. I’m ready to be AF!8
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We were at lunch the other day and I noticed an employee folding green T shirts to give out today, St. Patrick's Day. Printed on them was "Day Drink". I cannot imagine where I would be comfortable promoting that message but I guess plenty of people will pop them on at that bar today. We may go out to lunch but are definitely staying in and off the roads tonight.
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