LESS Alcohol ~ AUGUST 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

looneycatblue

Michieb125 wrote: »

I poured out the rest of two remaining bottles of wine on Sunday night, a new habit I would have never dreamed of two years ago. It’s the little changes that make for long term success they say. But, the Rose’ called my name last night and I caved. Why I ask myself. 👿.

For sure AF today, because I am really run down from this past week and am fighting a cold now!

Current:
AF days - 7
A days - 13

You can do it! Mind over Matter (crazy cravings!)

NonnieDoiron

AF - 12
A - 8

None in the house, and I have to be up early to take hubby in for his surgery in the morning.

Have a good night all!

SurferGirl1982

@NonnieDoiron I wish you and your hubby the best 💖 Take care!

I have a busy day tomorrow. So I thought I'd check in tonight.
AF - 14
A - 6

chicbuc

Thinking of you and your husband, Nonnie!

AF = 9
A = 11 almost back to even

SparkSpringtime69

August:
AF days - 9
A days - 11

SparkSpringtime69

@chicbuc and @gottagetthisdown, nice job making healthy decisions for yourselves in those social situations.

Michieb125 wrote: »

I poured out the rest of two remaining bottles of wine on Sunday night, a new habit I would have never dreamed of two years ago. It’s the little changes that make for long term success they say. But, the Rose’ called my name last night and I caved. Why I ask myself. 👿.
For sure AF today, because I am really run down from this past week and am fighting a cold now!

Kudos to you - I've never been able to pour stuff down the drain; I feel like I'm throwing money away. Hope your cold passes quickly.
@looneycatblue & @SurferGirl1982 great streaks!

SparkSpringtime69

@NonnieDoiron Hope everything goes smoothly today, hugs to you and your hubby.

MissMay

@NonnieDoiron 🙏's today

MissMay

Made reservations last night for an over night at the end of Sept. Because my credit card company will reimburse $50.00 every quarter if used at certain hotels. YAY.

The PLAN.....
I would love to have an AF streak from now at least, until then. That would be roughly 40 days.

The longer I go without, the more of an alcohol whimp I become. Which is GOOD. I used to brag and be proud of the fact I could drink some others under the table. Such a stupid thought(and dangerous)

Since my Sunday 1.5 pineapple mimosas I started my hopefully long tally for AF again.

DAY THREE - 37 more to go 🤪

Womona

looneycatblue wrote: »

I had a really emotional afternoon, so I am coming here to read up on some of your posts, and I might also go to the 1st page to read some of the links. Without going into too much detail, my 2 sons and I are doing family counseling. The 1st session was 3 weeks ago, started off really rocky, but ended on a positive note. Today was the 2nd session, started off smooth, then ended badly, with 1 son walking out.

This has left in a very depressed mood, and that devil is telling me, this can be fixed with just a small drink. He's a liar and knows full well that this will lead me to several more, and I will end up feeling more miserable, not sleeping well, and awful tomorrow. That devil is tricky!!

I'm am happy that I can come here to talk about my feelings, and the struggles I am feeling tonight. Thank you for listening.

The Devil is a rat *kitten*, yet such a good salesman. I hope your family will be able to get through this rocky patch and come out the other side closer and at peace. Thinking about you! Hugs!

Womona

NonnieDoiron wrote: »

AF - 10
A - 6

Had a glass of wine with dinner. Hubby had his pre-op appointment for the last stage of his cancer treatment and he is REALLY emotional about it. I decided he needed a large margarita. So, we went to dinner. He drank and cried all through dinner. He’s now asleep, and it’s only 7:30.

I ache for your husband, as I’m sure you do too. Tell him he has a big cheering section here. Hugs to you, for going through this with him. Hope his procedure and treatments go well.

Womona

Finally had only one glass of wine last night. That urge to have “just another half glass” is so strong, and I’ve been unable to resist it lately. I guess I have to go back to micro-sips to make the wine-drinking experience last longer. Also, I need to get back to my habit of having a non-alcoholic drink such as flavored seltzer before I reach for the wine. I’m really struggling to cut back, and have such admiration for all of you with these AF streaks. I can’t even imagine that right now.

Had our big Sectionals tennis tournament this past weekend. I lost one game Saturday, badly, but handily won Sunday’s match. We will not be advancing to Nationals, but that’s ok. I had a great time hanging out with my team and supporting them through the ups and downs this weekend- two courts lost in a really, really, REALLY close tiebreaker. Heartbreaking.

Had a weird experience of bad depression and ennui Sunday (after the match) and Monday. Maybe the adrenaline of getting through the last two weeks of intense preparation finally left my body? Sunday Scaries? I honestly don’t know, but I was very out of sorts for two days. Better now, but it was so weird!

Michieb125

Stayed AF last night and will do it again tonight. Have no desire after the A streak with family several days in a row. That got to me! I want my intermittent days back!

I was also so lethargic yesterday after entertaining for several days. The physical and mental exhaustion caught up to me, but I allowed myself to really rest so today I feel much better. The cold is improving instead of worsening……I will still take it easy today.

Current:
AF days - 8
A days - 13

looneycatblue

Tally: 11 AF / 1 A

12 days in... that familiar craving snuck up on me last night when fixing dinner... told myself that it is just an old habit not wanting to die off. Poured myself some Cran/Cherry topped off with sparking water.
Wallah!!! Beat out the craving!

Michieb125

@Womona loved hearing about your tennis sectionals tournament! These games are not for the light hearted as I know how hard you work and the mental and physical practice it takes to stay in the game (baby sister also plays at this level).
Feeling down and out of sorts is probably to be expected after a period of heightened (good) anxiety that it takes to mentally and physically prepare for sectionals and bring your best. Glad your feeling better!

@NonnieDoiron thinking of you and your husband today and sending wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for him.
Strength for you too.

@MissMay you continue to inspire me! Thank you for being our fearless leader.

@SurferGirl1982 you are rocking your AF days! @looneycatblue you too! One day at a time you both are so inspiring!

@chicbuc and @SparkSpringtime69 your numbers are impressive! I’m trying to catch up this week to get my stats closer together as well.

Where is our good friend @xbowhunter - thinking of you!

Michieb125

So true, @looneycatblue! “An old habit not wanting to die off.” Mixing sparkling waters and juices to make non-alcoholic tasty drinks sounds like a great new habit!

MissMay

This pic is for those having that urge from the little A devil.
Plus the fact the first drink wants you to have another drink.

chicbuc

@MissMay Good luck on your streak! And as always, thanks for the encouragement

@Michieb125 Even if you can't do a totally AF day, your still cutting down and that's a good thing

@looneycatblue Good job beating back that craving

@Womona Those evening wine cravings are no joke. Do what you can and don't beat yourself up. Glad you're on the mend from your dive into the blues. Hope you continue to feel better

I'm sitting at the office right now trying to talk myself out of a bottle of wine on the way home, and it's stupid. I had bloodwork yesterday, and my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. Nothing major (ALT is 35), and tbh since I've dramatically decreased my consumption since the end of March, I'd be willing to bet they were more elevated in March than they are now, and I just need to keep on the right path.

Hope everyone has a great night!

NonnieDoiron

AF - 13
A - 8

Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. The surgery went very well today. Now we wait 3 months for the radiation to dissipate, so he can hold the grand baby again. 😕

AF tonight. Supposed to weigh in tomorrow morning, and I just don’t think the scale will be headed in the right direction. The weekend got away from me, and I think I ended up blowing it. But, I guess we’ll see what the scale has to say.

Good night everyone. It was a very early morning, and I’m exhausted!

Womona

Only one glass of wine tonight! No “just another half glass” for me! Woo hoo!