LESS Alcohol ~ MARCH 2023 ~ One Day at A Time
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Had a blast with our grandkids this weekend. They arrived on Friday morning and we did St. Patrick’s day crafts, went to grandson’s baseball game, rode scooters, did puzzles, went to a model railroad show, and played make believe. I felt so much joy - my heart was full with a house full of lots of laughter and silliness (they are 4 and 6). Parents picked them up after a weekend away in Monterey and then I decided I would enjoy some red wine while unwinding from a whirlwind weekend.
What personally helps me to stay on track with LA is being mindful of the clarity and energy I have when keeping those A days at a minimum!
March accountability: 20-23 AF days
AF - 13
A - 5
Goals: No more than two glasses per A day7 -
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.
42 days AF
3/17: AF
I bought some alcohol yesterday, mainly because it was there in a store I was at and I felt like I might want some to celebrate. I brought it home and didn’t drink it.
3/18: AF
I’m not doing much to celebrate, I’m just too tired! My radiated skin is giving me problems so I can’t do much or it hurts/burns/itches. I guess there’s time to celebrate later.
I’m not feeling the weather here either, so bitterly cold and windy. I am fully ready for Spring!
3/19: AF
Well, I pretty much slept the whole weekend away which my friends say “you need to heal, it’s okay to rest.” And part of me knows that’s true but COME ON. I have *kitten* I want get done! I would like to unsubscribe from cancer now, thanks.
Looks like lots of you did great on St Paddy’s Day and didn’t end up regurgitating green beer, so that’s a win! 👍🏼
46 days AF9 -
@Michieb125 Your weekend with the grandkids sounds so busy and fun! They must be having a blast with you! I, too, like the feeling of clarity from being AF. I’ve been having memory problems since my diagnosis and I don’t need something else adding to that!
@lmlmrn You are in my thoughts with inspections/contractors/time lines. When I came on here in June (oh my goodness-10 months ago!) you were remodeling. Look how far you’ve come!5 -
Checking in to keep myself accountable...kept to my no-weeknight rule last week so that was good but for some reason did not stick to my intake goals at ALL...4-5 drinks each day Fri-Sun. 10 A days, 9 AF (10 if you count tonight). Focus for this week/weekend will be on not only the frequency but amount.6
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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.
Thursday March 16 - 3 drinks, ditto to Tuesday, 1 before the concert and 2 after. The show was fantastic!
Friday March 17 - 2 drinks. Hadn't slept the night before and had my steroid shot in the ankle in the morning. I went into work for just an hour, and was home before the freezing came out. I had a couple of drinks in the afternoon and was in bed by 5pm! Up now at 1am drinking coffee. I'm not sure if I will have drinks today (Saturday) or not yet.
Saturday March 18 - 2 drinks in the afternoon. Apparently I don't have any willpower at the moment. Staying off of my feet for 48 hours after my ankle injection is a bit hilarious. I am trying : - ) Planned AF for at least tomorrow, can't seem to think past that today.
Sunday March 19 - AF - I plan to rack up more AF days this week. I have plans for the weekend including drinks. I will see if I can stay AF during the weekdays.
Rolling total: 9AF day out of 19 days.6 -
@lmlmrn May the force be with you with home repair. Contractors have been in and out working on our "punch list" for a year. I have learned patience I never knew was possible. Getting it done with deadlines... that must be a challenge. You have my sympathy. Anyone remember the old sitcom Murphy Brown? She had the painter Eldin who became a permanent fixture. I feel that way about my guys. Since they started work, one had brain tumor surgery late last year and another has prostate cancer surgery next month. I really appreciate the guys so I'm sticking with them through it all, but the struggle is real. They say that around here, all the subs and specialists are "covered up" with work so they can name their price and you will wait for it. I'm unclear what is driving demand in an interest rate rising climate. Maybe it has nothing to do with the cost of borrowing?
I did fine sticking to plan with food & bev all week until Sunday night. It's my danger zone. Drank and ate too much (in that order). When will I learn? I erased a week of modest deficit in one evening, ending up barely under maintenance calories for the week. On the positive side, I did 6 days of strength training and progressed weights. Trying to focus on the positive!9 -
Monday 3/20
Checking in before a busy day ahead. Preparing for a short camping trip with husband tomorrow-Friday. We have a nice travel trailer and it’s a way to escape the day to day and go have a little downtime. Hope to get lots of walks in this week! The scale showed a loss today after a long plateau. Half way to my weight loss goal.
We stay at a lake with full hookups (comfy) and will also see my 86 yr old mother. We usually do some helpful things for her around her house and make sure she’s doing alright.
There is always an element of stress seeing my mom as she has some real health and mental health issues. She is still drinking (denial) and actually attends ‘Al-anon’ meetings.
I personally do not want to be drinking any A in my late 80’s.
Thanks for listening!
My plan is to be AF until Thursday or Friday. This is also a long month! ☺️ I will try to check in each day.
March accountability goal: 20-23 AF days
Rolling total: 14 AF out of 19 days
AF - 14
A - 5
Goals: No more than two glasses per A day8 -
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.
Sun 3/19: Drinks (4) - First day of spring! It's really cold here but it cannot last much longer. DH ran the VB Shamrock half marathon. They had a fantastic cover band, beer and Irish stew for the post-race celebration. I had a couple beers there, came home and crashed on the sofa for an hour, and later opened a bottle of wine with dinner.
Today is AF. Tomorrow is a professional event at a local brewery. The plan is at least one hazy IPA, no more than two.
Rolling Total: 9 AF Days out of 205 -
Late post from the west coast... I had to go get milk after work and I was tempted to pick up some beer, as has been my habit, but I knew if I had it, I would drink it and I don't really want it so, I compromised
and got a new NA beer to try and some of my favorite chocolate chip cookies (Safeway jumbo). Will not be eating more than half a cookie tonight but it will be my reward/indulgence for sticking to NA.
Including today I have 11 AF/20 days for March.
(goal min 16 AF days for March)7 -
Kinda out of the loop. Been reading daily, just not any time to post it seems.
CONGRATS @joans1976 on getting thru those treatments and I adore your pic you posted for us for so many reasons. Keep strong
@lmlmrn, if I lost sleep and stressed about anything last year with our house on the market it was fear of the dreaded home inspection, don't know if you remember, but my first under contract proposed buyer asked for an inspection. The inspector found the DUMBEST issues to be addressed. And I of course went into crazy mode to get all my "list" completed WAY before the date.
Turned out 95% of the repair people that came over rolled their eyes and said home inspections, gotta love em they are so unnecessary. The only thing that really needed to be done was to have the septic pumped.
My second under contract buyer did not require an inspection and that was the bid we took and well you know the rest of the story....
Had 2 glasses of mango rita last week.Yesterday I was caught up in the deck over the beach moment with the sun and volleyball net right in front of us on the sand. So ordered a tropical rum drink. ONE drink, no issues until the bill came and then I remembered why I don't eat or drink often at the pier. WAY to expensive for one drink each for hubs and I. $22.50 that equals 18 mango rita drinks. 🙃🤑Lesson learned.7 -
@ahoy_m8 I agree with your statement there about focusing on the positive...and getting 6 workouts in is really commendable! Side note: it's supposed to boost growth hormone which is anti-aging I hear so I try to do the same
I overdid it today and had a few of my husband's Coors because it was a stressful workday, he was drinking, and the beer was there. I'm a reactionary person. Calm day=no drinks. Stressful day=drinks until the stressful feeling is gone. Does anyone else feel like this?
This is a typical repeated pattern with me and you know there will always be stressful people and stressful situations that come about often, why shouldn't I just not drink anymore and be done with it?
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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.
42 days AF
3/17: AF
I bought some alcohol yesterday, mainly because it was there in a store I was at and I felt like I might want some to celebrate. I brought it home and didn’t drink it.
3/18: AF
I’m not doing much to celebrate, I’m just too tired! My radiated skin is giving me problems so I can’t do much or it hurts/burns/itches. I guess there’s time to celebrate later.
I’m not feeling the weather here either, so bitterly cold and windy. I am fully ready for Spring!
3/19: AF
Well, I pretty much slept the whole weekend away which my friends say “you need to heal, it’s okay to rest.” And part of me knows that’s true but COME ON. I have *kitten* I want get done! I would like to unsubscribe from cancer now, thanks.
Looks like lots of you did great on St Paddy’s Day and didn’t end up regurgitating green beer, so that’s a win! 👍🏼
46 days AF
3/20: AF
I’m restless as heck! My radiation burns are bothering me so I’m not sleeping great.
I think it’s supposed to be warmer today, 52F and maybe some sun, maybe a walk is in order.5 -
@Michieb125 My parents are in their 70s and still drink wine everyday at 4. My dad stays put but my mom is unsteady on her feet sober so I worry about her the most. She has cut back on the wine (mixes it with diet Vernors-ew) but it’s a shame how her whole day revolves around that 4:00 hour.
@globalhiker I drank, drink and will drink in the future because of stress. I feel you.6 -
2 AF days in a row - getting my momentum back i hope.8
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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.
Mon 3/20: Drinks (1) - My weight is down this morning because I Pelotoned it and stuck pretty close to calorie goal, although I broke with my plan and had a glass of Pinot Noir after dinner with a square of Ghirardelli 60%. It was the last of the bottle. The professional event at the brewery is tonight (instead of Monday). I'll have a beer there. My plan is AF tomorrow.
Rolling Total: 9 AF Days out of 215 -
@Joans1976 I hope you were able to get in a walk yesterday! I'm still waiting for it to warm up here. Although the temps here are not as cold as MI, it has been miserable because of the wind. Today, the highs will be in the 50s which is good! I'll be so glad for you when the radiation burns have healed. How much longer will that take?4
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@globalhiker Yes, stress for me also can mean extra drinking. DH did that very thing last night because he was so very frustrated with things going on at work.5
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@globalhiker 100% relate to this! Some days it takes a bit more effort to resist the post-work beverages.5
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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 19 - AF - I plan to rack up more AF days this week. I have plans for the weekend including drinks. I will see if I can stay AF during the weekdays.
Monday March 20 - 2 1/2 drinks. 2 would have been enough, yes, 1/2 went into the freezer. Very long day, I worked at one job and then worked out of town at another. I didn't even try to abstain. Planning AF for Tuesday.
Rolling total: 9AF day out of 20 days.7 -
Hello everyone hope your day is LA.....
So contractors are a tricky bunch for sure! But so far everything is in 'progress'. Out of the 5 critical items that needed to be addressed, 3 are election related. Apparently our service panel was recalled (years ago?) and we knew nothing. So to have that replaced takes coordination from the county, the power company and the election. So if we must we will leave it for my brother to open the house up for them then lock it back up. The 13 items in 'yellow' ....well all but 3 we have already taken care of or in the process and will be done by this weekend. The 3 we are not addressing? IMHO are cosmetic not functional. i.e. crack in driveway (cost to replace you ask? $14,000) skipping that one. Chip in the siding at ground level (rock and weed eater), not replacing the siding.
Thank you all for listening to my babbling on and on. I will get on the road in the next few weeks and have so much more to say! Even have a plan in place to be LA on the road!
going to jump off ....meeting with realitor6
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