LESS Alcohol ~ MARCH 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

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  • I_am_motivated
    I_am_motivated Posts: 46 Member
    edited March 28
    Anybody else always try to start off new health habits on a Monday or 1st of the month? That's me. Good news, this Monday is the 1st. No excuses. :smiley: As previously posted the other day, the 1st starts a no sugar challenge for me and glad that there are other people to join with other challenges. Please let's keep in touch so we can help each other stay motivated.
    Don't let April slip by. Let's make it the best month yet!!!
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,504 Member
    Goals for March
    Mostly Dry (no more than 4 days)
    Possible Exceptions
    First week is a killer
    3/4 - Dinner Out
    3/5 - Dinner Out (may not go)
    3/8 - Fashion Show
    TBD
    Goal AF = 27+

    Current Streak - AF = 0
    Longest Streak 2024 - AF = 16

    I'm kinda throwing in the towel for March and getting my head right for April. Good news, I'm still doing better than last year.

    My husband introduced some new drinks. I'm not blaming him as I can say no...but I didn't. And it's so easy to return to that daily wine pour.

    @dmally1 ~ Sorry for your loss.

    Congrats to all who are still showing up. Even with a few misses, just showing up proves you are mindful and will get to where you want to be.

    @forestdweller1 ~ yes, your daughter is correct. Just delete, don't click, don't call, don't respond. You may also get an email with an "invoice" attached...ditto...just ignore/delete.

    A/W = 26
    AF = 5
    A=Non Wine Alcohol
    Month Recap by Day
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    3/1 ✅️
    3/2 🥃planned, blackberry crown. It was good :)
    3/3 🥃
    3/4 🍷planned
    3/5 🍷
    3/6 🍷
    3/7 🍷
    3/8 🍷
    3/9 ✅️
    3/10 ✅️
    3/11 🍷 The bachelor - I thought it was the last episode
    3/12 🍷home alone ~ it was wonderful :)
    3/13 ✅️
    3/14 ✅️
    3/15 🍸
    3/16 🍸
    3/17 - 3/31 - Throwing in the towel for March
    2024 Stats
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    January
    AF = 87%
    A = 13%
    February
    AF = 58%
    A = 42%
    March
    AF = 16%
    A = 84%
    2023 Stats Detailed
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    January
    AF = 53%
    A = 47%
    February
    AF = 29%
    A = 71%
    March
    AF = 0%
    A = 100%
    April
    AF = 14%
    A = 86%
    May
    AF = 23%
    A = 77%
    June
    AF = 27%
    A = 73%
    July
    AF = 0%
    A = 100%
    August
    AF = 0%
    A = 100%
    September
    AF= 0%
    A= 100%
    October
    AF= 0%
    Wine=100%
    A= 100%
    November - Assumed
    AF= 0%
    Wine=100%
    A= 100%
    December - Assumed
    AF= 0%
    Wine=100%
    A= 100%
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    Went out for a nice early dinner with friends. Had one cocktail (Manhattan straight up-- delicious!). Went to a show and to bed much later. Still had difficulty sleeping!

    Can it be that limiting alcohol lowers tolerance that much?
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    AF - 18
    A - 10

    Went for Mexican last night with hubby and his friend. Kept wanting to order a drink, but didn’t because nobody else did. Probably not the best decision-making style as it’s basically “following the herd”, but it worked last night in my favor. So, I’ll score it a win for the book! 🙂

    @ericanahnahnah I used to do that a lot too. Now, I have 2 of the 4 out of the house. Reset and get back on track.❤️
  • SparkSpringtime69
    SparkSpringtime69 Posts: 1,232 Member
    edited March 29
    NonnieDoiron wrote: »
    AF - 18
    A - 10

    Went for Mexican last night with hubby and his friend. Kept wanting to order a drink, but didn’t because nobody else did. Probably not the best decision-making style as it’s basically “following the herd”, but it worked last night in my favor. So, I’ll score it a win for the book! 🙂
    A win is a win no matter how you got there!! Good for you.
  • SparkSpringtime69
    SparkSpringtime69 Posts: 1,232 Member
    March 11th=Day 1 for me
    3/11: AF
    3/12: AF
    3/13: AF
    3/14: AF
    3/15: W
    3/16: AF
    3/17: W
    3/18: W
    3/19: AF
    3/20: W
    3/21: AF
    3/22: AF
    3/23: AF
    3/24: W
    3/25: W
    3/26: AF
    3/27: AF
    3/28: AF
    3/29:
    3/30:
    3/31:
  • SparkSpringtime69
    SparkSpringtime69 Posts: 1,232 Member
    @tmbg1 great job on the AF days! The weight loss will eventually come.
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,784 Member
    Hello everyone. As we near the end of March I hope you will be joining us on April 1st on our APRIL LESS ALCOHOL thread.

    Getting a few days jump posting it.

    CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW -
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10912614/less-alcohol-april-2024-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    AF - 19
    A - 10

    Per the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, DH and I are attempting the Paschal Fast, fasting all of Good Friday through the Saturday Easter Vigil which will end about 11:00pm Saturday. So, if there is no food, there is definitely no alcohol.

    @MissMay thank you for starting the April post. I will be back! 🙂 This post and great group of people made my attempts to lower my alcohol consumption an attainable goal. It’s nice to know I am not alone in the struggle.
  • SparkSpringtime69
    SparkSpringtime69 Posts: 1,232 Member
    NonnieDoiron wrote: »
    AF - 19
    A - 10

    @MissMay thank you for starting the April post. I will be back! 🙂 This post and great group of people made my attempts to lower my alcohol consumption an attainable goal. It’s nice to know I am not alone in the struggle.

    I second that, See you all there! B)
  • I_am_motivated
    I_am_motivated Posts: 46 Member
    Here is a list of foods for those that are interested in watching your sugar intake for the month of April.
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  • I_am_motivated
    I_am_motivated Posts: 46 Member
    I am really dreading Monday morning. Not because of the challenge, but because of taking before photos. I am so ashamed of where I am, but I think taking a photo before, during, and after will keep me motivated.
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,454 Member
    28 - AF
    2 - LA
    Planned a single beer tonight out celebrating with family this weekend - feels great to enjoy one drink and have no desire for more!
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    edited March 31
    AF - 20
    A - 10

    We are having lots of family over today. I usually drink wine when so many are over, but I just fasted for 2 days. I have no idea how my body would react to alcohol right now. So between that and being 1 day away from finishing strong on the 5-day challenge to finish up March AF, I will probably avoid the wine today. 😁

    Happy Easter LA friends! ✝️⛪️ Jesus Christ has arisen today! Alleluia, Alleluia!
  • lmlmrn
    lmlmrn Posts: 788 Member
    Happy Easter to everyone!
    No big thing today for us, after church I am going to roast a roast LOL then do some light work around the house. It is foggy and not a great day to be outdoors.
    Anyway just want to check in on my LA friends.
  • SparkSpringtime69
    SparkSpringtime69 Posts: 1,232 Member
    forestdweller1 wrote: »
    @SparkSpringtime69 ...Your "lousy Food Lion " has done you a gigantic favor by denying you AF wine. I'm not a beer drinker by choice, but the AF beer choices far outshine the nasty [IMHO] AF wines. Kim Crawford LA wine seems to be quite drinkable. Good for you on keeping your A days to a minimum. 👍👍

    Didn't even have AF beer last night. Forgot, and had tea from my peppermint garden instead.
    Silly me figured that since everyone has different taste, I'd pick up a few AF wines anyway and give them a try.
    Boy were you right - the red I got didn't just taste like grape juice, but watered down juice at that.
    I did get a sparkling white that wasn't too bad, although a bit sweet for something labeled brut. I also bought a Sauvignon Blanc, but haven't tried that yet, probably tonight.
    The AF beer is definitely a better tasting product.

    March 11th=Day 1 for me
    3/11: AF
    3/12: AF
    3/13: AF
    3/14: AF
    3/15: W
    3/16: AF
    3/17: W
    3/18: W
    3/19: AF
    3/20: W
    3/21: AF
    3/22: AF
    3/23: AF
    3/24: W
    3/25: W
    3/26: AF
    3/27: AF
    3/28: AF
    3/29: AF
    3/30: AF
    3/31:
  • forestdweller1
    forestdweller1 Posts: 418 Member
    @SparkSpringtime69 ...One more day for you to complete an awesome month !!

    Got a couple cases of Sparklng ICE for April...less $$ than AF beer...and definitely easier on the body than Chianti.
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,309 Member
    Thats a wrap for March. See y'all in the April less alcohol thread! :)

    10 AF
    20 A
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    March is history! I'm finding my alcohol tolerance is waning as I'm working to reduce my consumption.

    Last night was a case in point. I split wood for a couple of hours, came in and drank a huge electrolyte drink (plus creatine), then had a strong (8%ABV) 16oz IPA with dinner. I really enjoyed the beer and felt great, but the second I turned the light out (hours later) I got a sharp pang of heartburn. I took a couple of Pepto tabs and then slept OK.

    Geeze: can't a fella have a beer every now and again after a hard days work!?

    Final scorecard for March:
    A: 8 (most achieved < 2 servings)
    AF: 23

    See y'all on the new thread. Is Miss May getting tired of setting these up yet?

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