LESS Alcohol ~ JANUARY 2025 ~ One Day at A Time
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AF tonight, had about 3 glasses of the Giesen dealcholized wine while finally catching up on budget stuff, which got pushed aside due to the holidays. As you can imagine, this doesn’t put me in the best mood because it’s tedious. I usually have wine, but you know what? The glass of the fake stuff let me enjoy my wine drinking ritual without actually having alcohol. Yay! My plan is NA until Thursday.
Had two drinks at brunch yesterday, but nothing last night.
Talking about how much time is lost to drinking, yowza! That is very eye opening! I’m definitely down for a nap when I can get one, for sure, but especially after I’ve had alcohol during the day.
Bravo on your AF budgeting.6 -
Michieb125 wrote: »Time becomes quite precious when you get to be my age, the other side of 60! The extra time we find without wine nights is glaringly real. AF last night and I made time for a hot bath with magnesium salts and listened to a mindful meditation to welcome the new year and new things. Very soothing. This weekend, I’ve reincorporated other short meditations with stretching exercises in my yoga room (aka grandkids play room). I also had one of the best nights of sleep all week!
So far, week one of reset (dryish) January is going well. Increasing days off and having longer stretches of NA is my main goal.
Current:
AF days - 4
A days - 1
To quantify - I gained 16 hours back to use for health and wellness in the last 4 days - woohoo!
Love this...the other side of 60.7 -
NonnieDoiron wrote: »AF - 6
A - 0
Was a little more tempted to drink last night, but I baked bread instead. Nothing better than the smell of fresh baked bread.
Had my interview yesterday, and I believe it went well. I don’t think it matters how well it went because the boss-lady wants me in the position because she knows I will do the job. I should find out today because they had 2 more interviews to
Fingers crossed for the out come you want from your interview 🤞
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Setting up for success!!!
Goals for January - 85% Dry (AF = 26 A=5)
Monthly Stats - On Target
AF = 6 ~ 100 %
A = 0 ~ 0 %
Current Streak - AF = 6
Longest Streak - AF = 6
DH is killing me. He knows that I'm working on dry January and I’m easily tempted. He mentioned something the other day about having a spare lemon. Which means he wanted to make drinks. I just ignored him. Now he just reminded me that we have a bottle of egg nog in the refrigerator that we need to drink. I just looked at him.
I feel your frustration on this. My DH always tries to derail my AF goals.
We are stronger in numbers.
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xbowhunter wrote: »Woops had a glass of wine with dinner yesterday. lol
I am able to moderate now and drink occasionally if I want to without any fears of daily drinking again.
AF = 3
A = 1
cheers!
Love your positivity. And your streak is amazing, even with a taste here or there.6 -
There is a whole lot of positivity in this discussion, and I'm here for it!
I did have wine last night (but less than "normal"). I almost didn't want to admit it, but I have learned just now from this thread, that yesterday is gone, and today is a new day. I did get up and get my treadmill walk in this morning which starts my day on a different plain. It helps me stay motivated to meet my nutritional goals and my AF goals. So here's to a better day today!
PS @SurferGirl1982 I love your stories...never stop rambling.5 -
One thing I find interesting is I lost my taste for full alcohol beer.
I do enjoy the NA variety but for some reason I can't get through a beer with alcohol.
I see this as a positive step forward. 7 -
SunnyDays930 wrote: »@SurferGirl1982 Not everyone thrives in every environment. I would also be restless in circumstances such as yours. Perhaps make a plan, a list of small steps that you can do to work towards your goal of moving. Maybe start getting rid of stuff you don't need anymore. Declutter. If you own your property, start preparing it to go on the market. Don't overwhelm yourself, just do it one thing at a time. This would help fill your days with something other than drinking and give you a purpose. I myself always have lots of excuses of why I can't do this or that, but I am working hard on that this year. It isn't always easy but I am attempting it anyway.
Absolutely this! I’d add finding someplace to volunteer, like the hospital or a nursing home. Or a little part time job-something to fill your days.4 -
Morning - Here’s to embracing your improved health and happiness today! The precious present.
Tried another dealcoholized wine - called Be Well Chardonnay. Easy and smooth and can’t believe 20 calories for 8 ounces. But honestly, I’m finding these NA wines to be so light in flavor that I’d rather just have my sparkling lime water with a splash of cherry juice or herbal teas. And have the NA wine as a back up. Whatever works I say!
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@SunnyDays930 herbal tea and a bath, so good for the soul!
I too believe once we really want something (LA) things can fall into place. Not science based or at least I haven’t done any research, but the one thing I might add is …..things fall into place when we are truly ready (that mysterious shift). I believe you are going to achieve great success this year, one day at a time.5 -
@eahrenee today is a new day and you have great stats!
Gosh, I’m looking at what you have accomplished instead of what you have not, it’s so good.5 -
Hi everyone! I'm looking to become healthier this year. My goal for January is to limit alcohol to the weekends only. Hopefully feel better, be more productive, and maybe even lose a little weight. Good luck to everyone with their goals!6
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I stopped 8 years ago on doctor's orders and am here to cheer everyone on!11
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@NonnieDoiron ~ baking bread would only work for me as long as I didn't eat it!! Carbs are not my friend, instant weight gain. But I'm sure it's was relaxing to do. Good Luck with the new position!!
@sunnydays930 ~ I agree that willpower does not work, surely not in the long run. You can muscle out a day or two but beyond that is just too much.
@globalhiker ~ Amen! Imagine living a life (full of joy) that you don't want (or need) to escape from!?
@eahrenee as @missmay said.... look at the bigger picture. You are doing well!
Thank you @MissMay!
@chicbuc ~ great start to your day! It's going to be a good one!
@xbowhunter ~ overtime, I can see how your taste would change. Sounds like a good thing!!
@michieb125 ~ I'm more content with my 5 calorie cran poma juice I think the only way the NA wines will help me is to "lighten" a regular wine.
Welcome @mike_check and @surananc !
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Mike_Check wrote: »Hi everyone! I'm looking to become healthier this year. My goal for January is to limit alcohol to the weekends only. Hopefully feel better, be more productive, and maybe even lose a little weight. Good luck to everyone with their goals!
Welcome @Mike_Check all great goals5 -
New for 2025 back to counting calories. I HATE counting and logging calories. But since I wrote down the other day my calories eaten verses calories burned I know I have to JUST DO IT.
Good thing is I have confided in my Sister about calorie watching and daily exercise and she will be asking me about it everyday and I am glad for that.
I am also going to be checking out new places to walk on non-rain days to keep it fresh and new.
Accountability January 7
A-0
AF -7
No sugar in coffee and my AF streak 94 days......................
calorie counting - day 2
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I know others have said it, but what great positivity here to start out the year. Lots of great LA and AF streaks going.
Welcome to the newcomers, you'll find a lot of friendly support and inspiration here.
Quick check in for me:
Jan
AF=2
A=4
I had a 4 day streak from Dec 30-Jan 2, but fell off the last 4 days.
Herbal tea tonight to start a new streak this week.
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I GOT THE JOB!!! But… there’s been a delay with it, and I may not start it until April. Always seems to be something. 🙄
Anyway, I’m going to count today as a an A day and have a celebratory glass of wine after I pick up my son from work.
AF - 6
A - 19 -
Mike_Check wrote: »Hi everyone! I'm looking to become healthier this year. My goal for January is to limit alcohol to the weekends only. Hopefully feel better, be more productive, and maybe even lose a little weight. Good luck to everyone with their goals!
Welcome! I’m working on that goal too!I stopped 8 years ago on doctor's orders and am here to cheer everyone on!
Wow, that’s amazing. Thanks for cheering us on!
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Congratulations @NonnieDoiron! Great to hear you got the gig!
@SurferGirl1982 geez, when you say you’re rural, you’re not kidding! Oooh, with the difficulty driving, I can see why you’re feeling hemmed in. Oh and yes, still want to hear the Mexican Jail story!!! Haha!
@MissMay yeah, it’s a pain to log everything. However, I find that I wind up eating the same few things during the week, so it’s pretty easy. But still, one more thing to do!
@SparkSpringtime69 I love the positivity too! Even if someone is having a rough time, the warmth and encouragement here is wonderful.
AF again tonight! I tried a new NA wine, called One to One Cabernet . Jury is still out. It got better the longer it was in the glass. At least it’s not sweet. Got a 90 from Wine Spectator! So we shall see. Meanwhile it was $20, which still galls me to spend that much on freaking NA wine, when I usually spend that on real wine! Trying to not be bitter about that!5 -
Great news, I'm happy for you!!NonnieDoiron wrote: »I GOT THE JOB!!! But… there’s been a delay with it, and I may not start it until April. Always seems to be something. 🙄
Anyway, I’m going to count today as a an A day and have a celebratory glass of wine after I pick up my son from work.
AF - 6
A - 14 -
SparkSpringtime69 wrote: »I know others have said it, but what great positivity here to start out the year. Lots of great LA and AF streaks going.
Welcome to the newcomers, you'll find a lot of friendly support and inspiration here.
Quick check in for me:
Jan
AF=2
A=4
I had a 4 day streak from Dec 30-Jan 2, but fell off the last 4 days.
Herbal tea tonight to start a new streak this week.
Not that I want you to fail, but this makes me feel better about my stupid choices. I had a streak the 30th - 2nd too, then one day on and one day off, then 3 days on. I was just telling myself I could still get another 4 day streak before football Sunday. I will start a streak with you
Congrats @NonnieDoiron!! Amazing news!
AF = 3
A = 47 -
@chicbuc you're on for a streak this week! I was AF yesterday, so our numbers are the sameSparkSpringtime69 wrote: »I know others have said it, but what great positivity here to start out the year. Lots of great LA and AF streaks going.
Welcome to the newcomers, you'll find a lot of friendly support and inspiration here.
Quick check in for me:
Jan
AF=2
A=4
I had a 4 day streak from Dec 30-Jan 2, but fell off the last 4 days.
Herbal tea tonight to start a new streak this week.
Not that I want you to fail, but this makes me feel better about my stupid choices. I had a streak the 30th - 2nd too, then one day on and one day off, then 3 days on. I was just telling myself I could still get another 4 day streak before football Sunday. I will start a streak with you
Congrats @NonnieDoiron!! Amazing news!
AF = 3
A = 4
Anyone else care to join this challenge? Just jump right in, doesn't matter what your stats are for January or any other month.
Jan
AF=3
A=4
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AF day 7 of 2024 done. I had a decaf coffee with cinnamon for my nightly "drink" just because it's freezing here and I wanted something warm.
@NonnieDoiron congrats on landing the job!
@surananc, wow congrats on 8 years AF!
@SurferGirl1982 I wish the US had a way better rail system (bullet trains, etc.) like Europe and seniors would get a heavy duty discount. Imagine being able to live car-free and be able to go to many places by just walking or taking a train. I grew up in NYC car-free for my first 32 years of life. I was also skinny then because of all the walking!! We carried our groceries in the snow and rain and did just fine. That environment is too busy, noisy and expensive for me now but it would be nice if we had more US communities that were truly, truly car-free yet be medium sized towns and not pricey crime-ridden metropolises.
Have a great AF (or drinking less) day!
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Hello LA friends - wow, the first week of January is already in the books. ✔️
The most important thing to me is to make lifestyle changes = cut back and increase my AF days!
So far a week of mindful choices, and umpteen empty calories saved. Met a goal of 4 AF days this past week - it’s been a long while!
Being more intentional this month and taking the time to think through my choices makes me feel less chaotic.
Had two glasses of planned wine last night (mini bottle) and was done. Did some stretching later before bed and slept all night!
The next two days are planned days off, then will have wine with a group on Friday and then 2 more AF days over the weekend.
Current:
AF days - 5
A days - 3
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Setting up for success!!!
Goals for January - 85% Dry (AF = 26 A=5)
Monthly Stats - On Target
AF = 7 ~ 100 %
A = 0 ~ 0 %
Current Streak - AF = 7
Longest Streak - AF = 7
It has been an unbelievable 7 days. I feel good; I'm sleeping well. And... I've lost over 8lb. Granted, 7 of those pounds I gained during December but I'm still taking it as a win!
Today is my husband's birthday. We will go out for dinner so I will probably have a glass of wine with dinner. I will play it all by ear.
@NonnieDoiron ~ Congratulations!!! Enjoy the downtown and get ready to hit the ground running in April!!
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2023 - 2024 Stats
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~January AF =87% A=13%~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
February AF =58% A=42%
March AF = 0% A = 100%
April AF = 0% A = 100%
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December AF = 13% =87%
Best AF Month = January
2023 St AF =12% A=88%
Best AF Month = January
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8 AF - hanging in there10
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I did good last night and only had 1 glass of wine then went to bed. I am debating on having another glass tonight.7
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