LESS Alcohol ~ AUGUST 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

SurferGirl1982

@NonnieDoiron I definitely would have done the same thing. Stay safe. Good night.

KaizenLe

Hi everyone, just found this thread and would like to hop on board! I’m at a point when I realise my wine habit is interfering with my goals and I’m getting sick of it. It will def be a process for me but I am starting today which feels exciting
Hoping to find some accountability here as well as offering support to anyone I can x

Pokey4321

Thank you for thread, have not been here for a while. Did a good 30-day AF month earlier in 2024 and tried moderate drinking and in no time went back to my 3 tall boy double IPAs in the evening and the resultant bad sleep, hanganxiety at work, weight loss sabotage, and concerned spouse. Today marks 10 days AF. When I got up this this morning my Garmin watch reported I got plenty of deep sleep (it never says that). Good luck all. @SurferGirl1982 I shared your wake-up middle of the night and drink habit. Was common for me to wake up 2-3 am go out to the couch and pour a very stiff vodka cranberry or pound another round of beer until 4am, sleep for three more hours and begin the work day in miserable transition from buzz to hangover.

Womona

Welcome to all the newcomers, and old-comers back to us! I love this thread. I find inspiration and support every time I check in. Everyone’s story is so meaningful.

My goal is not AF, but just getting down to one glass of wine at night instead of 1.5 or 2. Last night was the first time I achieved my one drink goal- I definitely have more alcohol in the weekends. But for now I’m concentrating on the work week.

I’m back on track with logging food and especially drinks. I find it really helpful to actually use the app!

Lots to celebrate this past weekend… we put the down payment on the new boat, and my team won the District Championship! I also won my doubles court which helped get us to first place. I am extremely proud and over the moon happy! On to sectionals in 2 weeks!

chicbuc

I made the mistake of buying a couple bottles of wine for travel next weekend. It called my name last night. I drank one I just can't have it in the house, and it's literally only wine. Several bottles of liquor sit on my counter every day and do not affect me at all.

AF = 4
A = 2

SparkSpringtime69

August:
AF days - 3
A days - 2
Will try to get back later to catch up on posts. Mom is a handful sometimes, I see why DS needed a two-month break.
Also prepping for Debby, hoping for not too much flooding.

SurferGirl1982

@Pokey4321 Your wake up in the middle of the night schedule was exactly like mine. Fortunately, I haven't been doing that lately. I try not to have any alcohol in the house after I go to bed.

Moderation doesn't work well for me either. I do good for a week or so and then go right back to daily drinking.

Michieb125

Welcome to all new contributors and returning LA friends. Glad we’re all in this together!
Looking forward to offering support and also being accountable here.
My goal is to skip the wine at least half of the month - aiming for intermittent days. I accomplished this most months of 2023 and only a couple in 2024 so far. But I’m motivated for better energy, and weight loss and to end summer on a high note.

Had some leftover Prosecco last night, followed by some Chardonnay. I definitely feel it this morning after none two nights in a row. Back to AF tonight. Will try a Recess watermelon no alcohol “mojito” mocktail and get to bed early.

May you find your best resolve in this new day!

Current:
AF days - 3
A days - 2

SurferGirl1982

I decided to breakdown and get a pint of Whiskey for today. I drank a pint and a half pint yesterday. I haven't started yet. My husband just went to the store.

I really hope I can be AF tomorrow. I have an appointment on Thursday. I drank the day before my last appointment. And I was not feeling that great in the morning. I did make the appointment though. Although, it is so much nicer to go into the office feeling well.

Tomorrow is the 7th. That's my favorite number. So I'm really going to try to make tomorrow Day 1. And then keep on going. Moderation doesn't work for me ☹️

SparkSpringtime69

August:
AF days - 4
A days - 2

xbowhunter

I'm Back!

Started drinking daily again in June and gained a whopping 10lbs in 2 months! ugggg!!!!

So, I won't dwell on my failures... lol

AF days - 2
A days - 4

I have already dropped 3lbs of water weight and I already feel better all around.

Alcohol is my nemesis. When I drink I over-eat!!

Michieb125

@xbowhunter Welcome back!! You have been missed . Good to see you here!

Not AF last night as planned, and I didn’t do myself any favors but stuck with 2 glasses of white wine.

Will try a new Recess non alcohol flavor tonight, watermelon “mojito.”

Happy hump day for all you working folks!

Current:
AF days - 3
A days - 3

Michieb125

@SurferGirl1982 thinking of you and your goals today! Sending encouragement to give it your ALL - you CAN do this and wake tomorrow bright eyed for your doctor appointment as you desire.

SurferGirl1982

@Michieb125 Thank you for your encouragement. I believe I will make it today. I actually feel pretty good. I'm looking forward to going to my appointment "bright eyed". And we figured we can catch lunch afterwards.

SurferGirl1982

@xbowhunter Welcome back! I looked back at my old calendars (I keep a couple of years past). And I have been drinking pretty steady since June of 2023. Except for this past April where I had 16 AF days. I put on 40 lbs in that time 😕 It's uncomfortable being this size.

As I was looking back, I counted my AF days from 2022 and 2023:

2022 - AF 124
2023 - AF 106

So far in 2024, I only have 17 AF days. I guess I have some catching up do. I do believe I will be AF today.

Good luck!

forestdweller1

Y'all are too much !! The purpose of the water soaked sponge is to prevent damage to others/relationships. No squishy contact allowed.
Decided to make a deal with self ...lose 20 pounds, then order enough wine to fill my wine cellar .

Of course I just remembered that I have a stashed bottle of Moldovan wine saved for when I binge watch the end programs of a reality show on my DVR. Now it's just sitting there...taunting me. Will be several weeks til the end of the series and the promised uncorking.

Aug - AF days - 7
A days - 0
Weight lost - 2.6 pounds

The crunch of celery is heard throughout the land.....

NonnieDoiron

AF - 4
A - 3

Tired. I realized I haven’t been taking my vitamins like I should. 🙁 I missed about 4 days, and I can feel it! I haven’t been going for my walks, litter is building up, and I didn’t weigh-in this morning. I’ll weigh tomorrow morning.

Rain is supposed to be bad tonight and tomorrow. Kids will be home for e-Learning due to potential flooding.

Womona

chicbuc wrote: »

I made the mistake of buying a couple bottles of wine for travel next weekend. It called my name last night. I drank one I just can't have it in the house, and it's literally only wine. Several bottles of liquor sit on my counter every day and do not affect me at all.

AF = 4
A = 2

I’m the same way? I really don’t reach for the other alcohol. Although I do like a good Old Fashioned.

xbowhunter wrote: »

I'm Back!

Started drinking daily again in June and gained a whopping 10lbs in 2 months! ugggg!!!!

So, I won't dwell on my failures... lol

AF days - 2
A days - 4

I have already dropped 3lbs of water weight and I already feel better all around.

Alcohol is my nemesis. When I drink I over-eat!!

Welcome back! I feel your pain. I eat more than planned when I go beyond one drink. Well, you lost the weight once, you can do it again! You were always so motivating. Now we are here for you!

Womona

1.5 glasses last night- I started too early in the day. 5:00 Somewhere is a thing, and had I started later or at least with dinner I could have stuck to one.

Tonight was only 1 glass of wine, and then I stopped. Crawled into bed because I’m so tired! Today was the first kiss of autumn- tonight the temperature got down to the high 60’s, which is nice, but I’m noticing the leaves are thinking of turning yellow. Went into a store and all the pumpkin stuff is out already!

SurferGirl1982

I finally got one AF day. Woohoo 🎉

I'm posting this tonight because our state-run liquor store closes at 7 pm (5 pm on Sundays). That's the only place you can buy hard liquor here. I don't care much for beer or wine. Which is quite different from most of you that seem to like your wine 🍷 😀

August:

AF - 1
A - 6