LESS Alcohol ~ JULY 2024 ~ One Day at A Time
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Friends and family in town. Got drunk last night and had one glass tonight. First drunk night in a while.
AF - 17
A - 95 -
@SurferGirl1982 - we all have a back story and it takes some courage to share, thank you. As you said you can do this, but yes it is hard being retired. There are several of us here who are also retired or no longer working! Another way to decrease alcohol in a drink is to add more and more mixer over time. Hence reducing the amount of alcohol. I also had to come up with new hobby’s or interests to replace the daily habit. You might also like reading some older posts from 2022, and 2023 to read about many many experiences and get some great tips from others on how they are going about their less alcohol journey.
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Over the last couple of days I had unplanned wine and Prosecco because I allowed frustrating car problems (hence a costly fix) to drive my decision instead of logic! And, did a bit of celebrating the completion of some major work in the backyard. This is also derailing my weight loss goal, grrrrr.
For this month, I do know I won’t reach my AF days goal. Rather, I am going to focus on the fact that I can end July with more AF days than June - by at least 9 for the month! Thats my goal counting down to August.
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July:
AF = 13
A = 145 -
AF - 18
A - 9
Staying AF tonight. I’m tired, and I need a good night’s sleep.
Weigh-in tomorrow morning. I’m nervous because I’ve been eating horribly this weekend. But, I have to suck it up and stop avoiding the scale. Take ownership.
Wedding anniversary is Wednesday. Planning something simple, dinner and movie. Going to make it AF.
Kids start school on Thursday, my son starts his senior year and my daughter her freshman year. My babies got too old too fast.
Going to work on a deep clean of my kitchen next weekend. I keep sticking to my floor🙁. But, I had so many people in and out this weekend, I’m not sure if they spilled stuff and didn’t clean it up good or it has just been that long since I last cleaned it good.
Anyway, hope every one has a good week and finishes the month strong!5 -
It’s lovely to see everyone’s progress and support.3
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What is the deal with cocktails at a restaurant being doubles? I had a delicious Dad’s Hat Manhattan on Friday night but that thing was huge! Then a glass of wine with dinner.
THEN I drunk-texted someone. It did not go as planned.
The rest of the weekend was 2 drinks Saturday, 3 yesterday. But I feel fine this morning. Was not feeling fine being hung over on Saturday!
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@SurferGirl1982 I am sorry to hear about the panic attacks while driving. I experienced that a few years ago, the back roads were fine, but the highways? Forget about it! It’s a lot more common than you think.
For me, I had gone off an SSRI for a few months and then the panic started happening. Once I went back on a different one, the problem cleared up and driving is no longer an issue. But at the time, hoo boy do I understand the terror!
As for drinking, even one sip less is less alcohol. Plus going cold turkey on alcohol can cause alcohol withdrawal, and that’s dangerous. I’m no medical professional, of course, but I’ve read that titrating down a drink at a time is probably your best bet.5 -
@SurferGirl1982 - way to go on the less alcohol yesterday!! I have found that the discomfort from drinking less is usually temporary and as we find we CAN do it our confidence also improves.
Good luck with your eye issue too!4 -
AF - 19
A - 9
No A tonight. Weigh-in went better than expected. I finally broke into the 180s again! Didn’t walk today because of the rain and how busy I was with work.🙁9 -
@NonnieDoiron WTG with the weight loss and abstinence
@SurferGirl1982 Good luck with your eye stuff and good job being honest with your medical team!
@Womona So sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. It is such a hard thing to go through
Got back yesterday from my short cruise with my dad. Very nice, relaxing cruise making memories with my dad who's getting older too fast. I did pretty darn good with the drinking until the last day. Such is life. No wine last night and I'm just calling tonight and Wednesday AF as well because that's the plan.
I also went for my second injection of Ozempic yesterday and weighed in. I lost 4 pounds from the previous Monday. It really helped on the cruise. I was very conservative with the food but satisfied too.
Stats as of tomorrow since it's the last day of the month and it will be an AF day for me!!
A = 22
AF = 96 -
17 AF
13 A6 -
July:
AF = 14
A = 155 -
SurferGirl1982 wrote: »July:
AF - 0
A - 30
I do plan on being AF tomorrow. I have a doctor appointment on the Thursday. So, hopefully I'll have one AF day in July...Yippee 😀
Hopefully the August thread will be easy to find!
Glad your appointment went well, and that you were honest with your eye doctor! That is so huge. Very courageous of you! Hopefully your PCP can work with you to find relief from the driving anziety, and that it’s not contraindicated to any medical issues. Sounds like the garlic was the culprit at your last bloodwork!
@MissMay always posts the link to next month’s thread here, should be posted any time now.
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@NonnieDoiron WTG with the weight loss and abstinence
@SurferGirl1982 Good luck with your eye stuff and good job being honest with your medical team!
@Womona So sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. It is such a hard thing to go through
Got back yesterday from my short cruise with my dad. Very nice, relaxing cruise making memories with my dad who's getting older too fast. I did pretty darn good with the drinking until the last day. Such is life. No wine last night and I'm just calling tonight and Wednesday AF as well because that's the plan.
I also went for my second injection of Ozempic yesterday and weighed in. I lost 4 pounds from the previous Monday. It really helped on the cruise. I was very conservative with the food but satisfied too.
Stats as of tomorrow since it's the last day of the month and it will be an AF day for me!!
A = 22
AF = 9
So glad you got to enjoy time with your dad. It all does go by too quickly. Nice job with weight loss and drinking goals!
Thanks also for the kind words about my dog!
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Celebrated with two glasses of wine last night… we are getting a bigger boat!!! We’ll be able to sleep out on the new one, and most importantly, has an enclosed head! (Bathroom for all you landlubbers!)6
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OUR AUGUST LINK -> to next month's thread
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920932/less-alcohol-august-2024-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=12 -
SurferGirl1982 wrote: »July:
AF - 0
A - 30
I do plan on being AF tomorrow. I have a doctor appointment on the Thursday. So, hopefully I'll have one AF day in July...Yippee 😀
Hopefully the August thread will be easy to find!
Just for you @SurferGirl1982
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920932/less-alcohol-august-2024-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1
I 100% agree with @womona. 1 sip less is counted as drinking LESS. Those sips can eventually add up to one glass. Fingers crossed for a good appointment.3 -
Celebrated with two glasses of wine last night… we are getting a bigger boat!!! We’ll be able to sleep out on the new one, and most importantly, has an enclosed head! (Bathroom for all you landlubbers!)
Congrats on the bigger boat. I had to laugh at you describing what a head is. No more peeing off the stern (back of boat, LOL)2 -
Frustrated on Sunday with husband while we were out getting lunch and listening to live music on the water under a palm leafed roof, with him saying it would be nice to go out and drink with somebody.
(meaning I was having H00 or Tea in a stemmed glass or a virgin pina colada)
Somebody needs to get over this child like behavior. Next, he will be on the ground kicking his feet.
Accountability-
1 Day having drinks
29 Alcohol FREE DAYS6 -
AF - 20
A - 9
Walked today and picked up a bag of trash. I hate litter!
Thanks, @chicbuc! I appreciate the support. I was very surprised to see I was down, so I am very happy!
@SurferGirl1982, you’re doing great! Keep posting and telling us what’s happening. I agree with the others, I’m so glad you told your doctor. And, I’m encouraged by the doctor’s response, very helpful and not accusatory. That was so wonderful to hear!
@MissMay, you’re a better woman than me. I would’ve ended up getting plowed on an alcohol I know makes me mean, and I would’ve been a complete pain in his *kitten* the rest of the night. He would never want me to drink with him again!🤣🤣🤣 Your husband doesn’t realize how good he has it!😉6 -
I’m gonna call it 1 3/4 glass of wine last night. Or maybe 1 7/8. Still not quite two!6
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Last day of July!
Many of you did outstanding with your month of less A in any amount! Great job 👏
To wrap up July, I did achieve more AF days than last month but still less than my set goal.
But, last night I loosened the reins and after having a huge glass of low alcohol wine I opened a nice red and had half the bottle!
It was my first red this month so the little devil on my shoulder gave full permission. Well, it did taste wonderful, and now I have the other half of bottle sitting there. Will not be finishing it tonight however.
See you on the August thread!
July Goals minimum days:
AF days - 16
A days- 15
Final stats for July:
AF days - 11
A days - 21
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@Womona congrats on the new boat! That is so very exciting! I am going to check out the app you shared, as I have never used one for drinks and do like the idea of color coding.
@chicbuc how lovely that you took a cruise with your father. My dad passed nearly 12 years ago and I wish we could have had more time together. He was sober 35 years when he did, but it was the cigarettes that did him harm.
@tmbg1- I am envious of your awesome stats for July, So inspiring!
@MissMay - that must have been hurtful to hear your husbands statements. Not so encouraging! Thank you for always proving your experiences with us each and every month! I know we all appreciate your support so much.1 -
@surfergirl1982 I'm glad to hear that your eye appt. went well, and as others have noted, that you were able to be honest with him about your drinking. I agree with @NonnieDoiron that your doc sounds like a good doctor for the support without judgement. Sending good vibes your way for your appt. tomorrow. As for your July stats - you found this thread and you've showed up every day since then, that seems like a great first step. See you (and everyone else) in August.
@NonnieDoiron Congrats on breaking the 180s!
@chicbuc Sounds like you had a great time with your dad. BTW - "I did pretty darn good with the drinking until the last day" is a win - you could probably just say "I did pretty darn good with the drinking" PERIOD. Nice final July stats.
@womona WOOHOO a bigger boat sounds awesome !!!
@MissMay thank you for the link to the August thread, and as always, thank you for your continued support with these threads and all of the helpful info you post at the beginning of each and every one.
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@SurferGirl1982 for you and anyone else:
The App @Womona shared is called Drink Control - I just downloaded it from the App Store. Looks like it tracks every kind of alcohol you can imagine - like!2 -
SparkSpringtime69 wrote: »BTW - "I did pretty darn good with the drinking until the last day" is a win - you could probably just say "I did pretty darn good with the drinking" PERIOD
You are right! Thank you for the positivity! See you all in the August thread
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July Final Tally:
AF = 15
A = 162
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