LESS Alcohol ~ APRIL 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

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  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 875 Member
    Yep, the struggle is REAL @xbowhunter - Awesome you stuck to your personal wants.

    I had the best intention to skip wine tonight, but ended up having two large glasses while cooking some meals for my DH’s camp trip.

    A revelation…… I sometimes allow myself that ‘extra’ 1-2 glasses of low cal wine when that is what I buy……so end up having more than if I had 1-2 glasses of a nice wine. While drinking low cal wine is actually LA , I am finding this defeats my limits goal. 😠 My better plan is to finish April with 15 AF days for this month.

    April stats:
    AF - 10
    A - 5
    LA - 8 (less than 2 glasses and/or low alcohol content)
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,455 Member
    16 - AF
    4 - LA (LA = 1-2 drinks)
    3 - A
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    AF = 17
    A = 7

    Good morning everyone. I hope you all have a good day!
  • chicbuc
    chicbuc Posts: 637 Member
    @tmbg1 Way to go!! I know what you mean!
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 875 Member
    Went to a Zumba class yesterday and loved the Latin music. DH is out of town and I am admittedly enjoying the extra quiet for a few days. Had two glasses of red wine last night while watching American Rust. I like the acting, but not sure if I will continue watching after 4 episodes in season one. Hmmmm.

    Planning on choosing AF days until Sat or Sunday when the Art and Wine festival comes to town this weekend.

    April stats:
    AF - 10
    A - 6
    LA - 9 (less than 2 glasses and/or low alcohol content)
  • chicbuc
    chicbuc Posts: 637 Member
    AF- 17
    A - 7
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 875 Member
    @lmlmrn good to hear about the follow up on DH. Gosh, I think this is a great example of why we need to do the Colorectal tests, and those pesky Colonoscopies when warranted and as we get older. The fact that the polyps were found and removed is excellent and sounds like you guys have a good plan in place for next steps!
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    AF = 18
    A = 7

    MIL was moved to a nursing facility yesterday. There’s definitely pluses and minuses to this move.

    Didn’t drink. Don’t have it in the house. Really stressed about MIL, going back to work, and other very specific things regarding my kiddos. Instead of drinking I’ve taken to adult coloring books. I never thought I was one of those people who would do that, but it definitely takes my mind off the drinking.
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,455 Member
    16 - AF
    6 - LA (LA = 1-2 drinks)
    3 - A
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,309 Member
    Had wine last night with dinner! uggg!!

    A - 14
    AF - 10
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 875 Member
    edited April 26
    Happy Friday LA friends!

    Did a little reading on the effects of alcohol this morning, and found guidelines for standard drink serving sizes. Just a reminder for myself and why I want to limit my servings on a given A day.

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  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 875 Member
    edited April 26
    @NonnieDoiron hugs to you as your MIL moves into a nursing home. I’ve walked that road and understand the challenges.

    @lmlmrn there is a reason you had your whiskey night and funny how something like this will cause us to pay better attention. You know what they say about hindsight!
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    AF = 19
    A = 7

    Still no wine in the house, but I’ll be damned if that whiskey bottle wasn’t calling my name last night! I couldn’t sleep which didn’t help either. But, I did resist the urge. I went to bed around 11:00 when I finally was tired.

    @Michieb125 she’s supposed to only be there for post acute rehabilitation, but we have no idea how long that will take. We’re very nervous the facility will release her while she’s still wheelchair bound, and she won’t be able to get in her bedroom at home. Hallways, doors, and bathrooms are not handicap accessible and we can’t afford the renovation. We also can’t afford to keep her in a nursing facility after the insurance cuts her off. My BIL claims he’ll help with stuff like that, but he also said he would send us money to help with her when she first moved in. He sent money for like 6 months and quit. Needless to say, I don’t have much faith in him helping.
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,455 Member
    17 - AF
    6 - LA (LA = 1-2 drinks)
    4 - A
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,813 Member
    xbowhunter wrote: »
    Hello my LA friends.

    I have one of those cool weight scales at home that tracks my weight to my phone.
    Noticing a trend with it.
    When I drink wine on the weekends I retain around 5lbs of water when I weigh in on Monday. grr
    It takes about 4 days to flush my system then my weight returns back to normal. :)
    Just another side effect of the ethanol we ingest... :(

    That’s water weight from alcohol? I just assumed it was restaurant food!
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,813 Member
    NonnieDoiron wrote: »
    AF = 18
    A = 7

    MIL was moved to a nursing facility yesterday. There’s definitely pluses and minuses to this move.

    Didn’t drink. Don’t have it in the house. Really stressed about MIL, going back to work, and other very specific things regarding my kiddos. Instead of drinking I’ve taken to adult coloring books. I never thought I was one of those people who would do that, but it definitely takes my mind off the drinking.

    Is your MIL going there for rehab post hospitalization? Or is she…. Going into a nursing home permanently? It’s so tough, sorry to hear your family is going through this. At least she’s no longer acute enough to be hospitalized.

    I tried the adult coloring book, but they actually stressed me out! I’ve never been able to do a great job coloring in the lines, and the adult ones are so intricate that I could never make the patterns look decent! I got frustrated and cut my losses. At any rate, so glad to hear you found something that works for you!!!
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,813 Member
    @NonnieDoiron congrats on finishing your class, and on doing well with the sugar challenge! One little piece of chocolate isn’t going to break anything, you’ll be fine! Very happy for you.

    I had a charity black tie gala last night and am really proud that I kept to two drinks. I knew that a third one would push me over the edge. Tonight is dinner with friends and I should be able to stick with one glass. They aren’t big drinkers so shouldn’t be a problem.
  • chicbuc
    chicbuc Posts: 637 Member
    @nonniedoiron That is so stressful and just wanted to throw in some support for what you're going through and congratulate you on leaving that whiskey alone.

    AF = 17
    A = 8 The casino got me, and I drank many glasses of wine...like the most I've had since I started this LA journey. Blah.
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 875 Member
    Only a few more days to wrap up our LA month of April!
    Planting petunias, snaps, and sunflowers today - need the sunshine and want a few more AF days!

    April stats recounted:
    AF - 11
    A - 7
    LA - 9 (less than 2 glasses and/or low alcohol content)
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    Womona wrote: »
    NonnieDoiron wrote: »
    AF = 18
    A = 7

    MIL was moved to a nursing facility yesterday. There’s definitely pluses and minuses to this move.

    Didn’t drink. Don’t have it in the house. Really stressed about MIL, going back to work, and other very specific things regarding my kiddos. Instead of drinking I’ve taken to adult coloring books. I never thought I was one of those people who would do that, but it definitely takes my mind off the drinking.

    Is your MIL going there for rehab post hospitalization? Or is she…. Going into a nursing home permanently? It’s so tough, sorry to hear your family is going through this. At least she’s no longer acute enough to be hospitalized.

    I tried the adult coloring book, but they actually stressed me out! I’ve never been able to do a great job coloring in the lines, and the adult ones are so intricate that I could never make the patterns look decent! I got frustrated and cut my losses. At any rate, so glad to hear you found something that works for you!!!

    It’s a rehab facility for post hospitalization, but it’s also a nursing home. I’ve been at the facility since about 9:30 this morning and it’s now 3:00. I am so irritated with this place! The response times are AWFUL! My MIL slipped out of bed this morning before I got here, and she has been here since Thursday and wasn’t told she would have to just use the adult diapers instead of using the toilet. She’s a proud woman, so this was incredibly difficult for her. Nobody seems to know what is going on around here. I want to scream at people, but I might end up disturbing the man across the hall that straight looks like he’s dead in his bed. 😳
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 355 Member
    AF = 19
    A = 8

    Yeah… already on my 2nd glass🥴

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