LESS Alcohol ~ FEBRUARY 2025 ~ One Day at A Time
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I quit drinking in November. Just decided it was time. I drink lavender chamomile tea in the evenings to help me destress.10
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I'm in. Can't say AF for February, since it is the 4th, but im ready to move forward.
I am a medically retired disabled veteran and I have let alcohol take over. I was self medicating for far too long, and now I think I'm just hooked. I leave the liquor alone, mostly, but I will wipe out an entire bottle of wine like nothing and still be looking.
I worry about my health and am forever trying to lose 26lbs, so why am I still drinking? It has to stop.
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@garnet20910 welcome! The lavender tea sounds delicious.
@CamaroChick3717 welcome to you too, and thanks for your service.
I love how you both just said “yep, it’s time.” Everyone here is very supportive. Believe me, there are days when it comes easy, and days where… it just does not.6 -
I white knuckled through wanting a glass of wine tonight, but I did it! I really wanted to stick to my plan to not have wine until Thursday. I started with club soda and cranberry, and I still wanted wine afterwards, but I resisted. I don’t know why I wanted it so badly, today was my day off and not stressful at all. I did some nice retail therapy and got a pedicure. I decided that sticking to my plan outweighed my desire for a glass of wine. But oh man, just barely!6
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The ladies will probably appreciate this…
Look at this cute little handmade, completely impractical evening bag I picked up at this fantastic consignment boutique! It literally holds a lipstick and my car keys. That’s it. I could not resist it. Luckily I have an event later in the year I can wear this to. I can justify anything, clearly!🤣
Is this related at all to a less alcohol thread? Probably not, but with the money we are saving by drinking less, or trying to, there is room in the budget for something completely frivolous.8 -
Whoops! I messed up my streak today.
@chicbuc I went to my eye appointment this morning. The doctor said my eyesight is getting better. But I can't really explain what he told me. I guess there was some sort of fluid that wasn't supposed to be there and it is gone now (good thing). To make a long story short, my eyesight may continue to improve. But, it may not 🤔 I really was listening. But I can't explain it now. He prescribed some eyedrops and I see him again at the end of April.
I went gambling today. The good news is that I came out over $200 up. And the bad news is that I blew my streak!
February:
AF - 3
A - 1
Back to the drawing board!
PS...@Womona Yes, that is a very impractical evening bag. But, it is cute *LOL*
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4 days AF done for Feb. If you notice I go off on a tangent chatting about food it's because I am on a diet and freaking starving.
@MissMay I consulted my midwestern chef-husband who said his sauerkraut recipe has green apple slices and yes a can of "cheap" beer but the alcohol burns off, no potatoes in his, and the sauerkraut has to be "the good kind" (either amish style or one that says "crispy" on the label). He added the real recipe like yours has kielbasa.
Welcome newcomers! This forum has made my life eons better, just give it some time and focus.
Off to work then lunch hour at the gym.6 -
Did some yoga last night in my studio (AKA spare bedroom shared with grandkids toys) and then baked cookies for tonight. I am going to a luncheon today and then an evening gals group tonight - both are non alcoholic events
Despite my MUCH less wine and increased exercise since Jan. 1st I’ve been really just maintaining my weight. I will keep up the good habits but am more than ready to get back to losing! I’m only 5’2” and have little to lose (5-10#). Hoping the long term switch off the wine will start to show!
Current:
AF days - 3
A days - 2
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It's snowing outside! I guess that's better than it snowing inside *LOL* It won't stick. But it's pretty to watch.
I'm back on track today. A few days ago, I said that it actually feels good not drinking! After drinking yesterday, I realize it doesn't feel good to drink (particularly in the morning). So why do I drink? Stupidity I guess?
All this talk about sauerkraut and kielbasa had me looking for recipes to be made in the slow cooker. Some have brown sugar (which I try to avoid). Some use apple cider. But I like the idea of using beer. Anyways, the main ingredients I would like to use are sauerkraut, possibly onion, green apple slices, and kielbasa. @globalhiker If you don't mind sharing, does your "midwestern chef-husband" make his in a slow cooker? Does he add onion? You already mention "cheap" beer. I would imagine he adds caraway seeds. Any suggestions for a not very creative cook would be appreciated 😀
The snow is really coming down now...big flakes!
Have a good day everyone! And I will be AF today!3 -
1 A
4 AF
(A means 3+; LA means 1-2; and AF means none)6 -
Looks like today is going to be an A day. I just felt like it 😕
February:
AF - 3
A - 2
I still have plenty of days to do well.8 -
Just wrapping up an intense day of back-to-back meetings. As soon as I logged into my last meeting, my mind went straight to my usual habit... Just get through the day and you can enjoy a glass of wine at home. But, I’m sticking to my goal—AF during the workday! FINGERS CROSSED
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AF-5
A-0
Ok… finally getting caught up…
@Born2Run1958 I love oysters, and it’s a funny thing I never want to drink when I’m eating them. Glad you enjoyed your NAs!
@globalhiker your workouts sound great!
@SunnyDays930 the sauerkraut topic is a hit! I have always known there are benefits to pickled foods, and I’ve always enjoyed sauerkraut any way I can eat it. Thanks for the article.
@chicbuc I’m glad the heartburn went away, and it’s great you enjoyed Mamma Mia! I used to love to go to local theater. My younger brother was into acting in high school, and I went to all his plays. I have always been a fan of theater and opera. I just never get to go anymore.
@itladyee why is the walk challenge you’re doing 2.83+ miles? I walk that or more all the time, but was wondering about the significance of 2.83. Also, cleaning the closets is great! I want to do that too. I need to start decluttering and minimizing (more to share on that later).
@tobinross celebrate a month of not drinking with a drink sounds perfectly logical. 🙄🤦🏻♀️ I have friends who recommend stuff like that too. It’s like spending all week dieting and exercising to celebrate the weightloss by visiting and all you can eat dessert bar. Counterproductive to say the least.
@SurferGirl1982 I’m glad your eyes are getting better even if you don’t know how to explain it. Also, you’ve had your couple of A days now back to clicking those AF days, my friend.
@MissMay if you haven’t had one today you are now at 111 days AF!! That’s awesome!
@CamaroChick3717 I’m with you! I can down a bottle+ of wine in a night (usually within 4 hrs or less). Too easy… unfortunately. This group has been very helpful and supportive.
@Womona I’m glad you muscled through that craving, and that bag is so cute! I know it’s fancy, but I would use it for everything! 😂
@margim5 Intense workdays definitely get my mind thinking about a drink before 5:00. I’ve started just either working later or going and cooking a huge dinner, so I won’t drink.
Well, to all the newcomers, welcome!
Friday is just a couple days away, so we’ll see if hubby remembers my request or if I get the magically appearing bottle. As of today, I’m not sure if I’ll be relieved or sad if he doesn’t bring one home. I’m finally getting my nails done on Saturday, so I might get a glass of wine while enjoying my pedicure. We’ll see how I feel.8 -
Just wrapping up an intense day of back-to-back meetings. As soon as I logged into my last meeting, my mind went straight to my usual habit... Just get through the day and you can enjoy a glass of wine at home. But, I’m sticking to my goal—AF during the workday! FINGERS CROSSED
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Oh man, I understand this all too well! It really is a habit !
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I killed off the bottle of my LA wine from last week, which amounted to a half glass of regular wine, because there wasn’t much left. Stilla because I could have chosen a full glass of regular!6
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I was supposed to meet up with my girlfriends last night but they both dipped on me. I was already near the casino so I went and had a few glasses of wine and played some slots. When I got home, I had some sauerkraut because all this talk made me buy some at the grocery store the other day :lol And...no heartburn this morning, so that's good, but back to AF today. Another thing I don't like about drinking is raises my heart rate. My resting is pretty high this morning, so I'm skipping my walk this morning which makes for a poop day. I'll have to try to get in some steps in between working today.
@margim5 I totally get that feeling. Hope you stuck to your guns!
@Womona First, glad your back is feeling better! Way to fight off the wine demon the other day and definitely still an LA WIN yesterday! And that bag is so cute!
@SunnyDays930 I love your mantra! No more excuses! And thanks for the sauerkraut suggestion
@Michieb125 It's nice that you have NA stuff to attend. What do use for Yoga at home? I was thinking I needed to start adding some beginner's Yoga to my routine, but I don't know where to start. I also work out at home.
@CamaroChick3717 Welcome to the group! I'm also a recovering bottle+ of wine per night every night for years kind of girl. Thanks to the support from and the accountability to this group and some determination and prayers of my own, I'm getting better. Hang out here and let us get to know you
@Surfergirl1982 Climb back on the wagon with me!
@NonnieDoiron You are off to a fabulous February!
@itladyee Hope you abstained and got your good night's sleep
@MissMay Congrats on 1/3 of a year! Amazing!
Congrats all you abstainers! Great job and keep going!
AF = 3
A = 27 -
Hope everyone has a great day. Question, how many if any plan to imbibe on Super Bowl Sunday?
Jan 31 AF 0 A
Feb 5 AF 0 A
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Born2Run1958 wrote: »Question, how many if any plan to imbibe on Super Bowl Sunday?
As of today, I don't plan to since we'll be at home and one of my big goals is not to drink at home. It quickly turns into a habit if I have wine in the house. I'll DoorDash more to get through the night if I don't have "enough." So, no...lol.
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@Born2Run1958 I plan to drink non-alcoholic bev. on Superbowl Sunday. I'm more focused on what to make for dessert that is lowish-calorie. Desserts took on a whole new priority when I stopped drinking.
@SurferGirl1982 that sausage recipe we do is cooked in a disposable thick foil plan on a weber charcoal grill. Maybe over the stove in a pan on very high heat would work as an alternate?
recipe: (we double this so we have leftovers):
5 fresh hot italian sausage (nitrate-free)
1 med yellow onion (sweet onion won't work)
1 med Granny Smith apple
1/2 lb. crispy sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 bottle beer at room temp
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seed
Grill time:25 min
In a heavy duty foil plan, arrange the bratwurst in a single layer. Cut onion in 1/8 in slices. Core and quarter the apple, cut lengthwise into 1/8 in slices. Scatter the onion, apple and sauerkraut over the sausage.
In a bowl, mix the beer, mustard and caraway. Add it to the pan. Grill over Direct Med heat for 10 min, turning the sausage 2 or 3 times. Remove the sausage from the pan and continue to cook the sauerkraut mixture. Grill the sausage over direct med heat until nicely browned, about 3 min, turning once.6 -
Born2Run1958 wrote: »Hope everyone has a great day. Question, how many if any plan to imbibe on Super Bowl Sunday?
Jan 31 AF 0 A
Feb 5 AF 0 A
Sharon
Hello and welcome. I am going to at big Superbowl gathering at a local sports bar Sunday. This place is so cool, 18 big screen TV'S, lots of Superbowl specials both food and drinks, football pools and tailgate games. My favorite is they do have a mocktail menu if I want to order from it. They are a bit to sweet for me so I drink unsweetened iced tea.
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Born2Run1958 wrote: »Question, how many if any plan to imbibe on Super Bowl Sunday?
Sharon
Not me. My husband isn't super into football. He may watch some of it. But I'll probably just watch it by myself. Not really a party atmosphere!4 -
@globalhiker Thanks for the recipe! We have two Weber grills (gas and charcoal). Your recipe sounds really good! I will print it out.
Many years ago, a good friend and I tried making sauerkraut and kielbasa. Neither of us knew what we were doing. And it was before computers, so we couldn't Google it, Anyways, all we did was cut the kielbasa into rounds, brown it a bit, and then just add the sauerkraut to the pan. Afterwards, we would dip it in hot mustard. It wasn't that great.4 -
@globalhiker - Now you're speaking my language!
I think I'm feelin this as a post-SB breakfast. Will use a spicy brisket/pork sausage and toss on the smoker to finish.
Possible new tradition!
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@chicbuc I usually post my stats the night before because once the liquor store is closed I know that it's an AF night. Plus, if I post in the morning, by the time I get on my computer most of you are on and about your days.
But our stats are the same right now. My stats for February are:
AF - 3
A - 2
We can do this! 🙂6 -
a few words of encouragement for all of us
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Continuing my mindful week with targets in place. I intentionally went to the store yesterday and chose a super nice bottle of wine and had 2 small glasses with cheese and crackers for dinner.
We have our two sweet grandkids arrive on Sunday for the whole week! I do not drink wine when they stay with us, so I am preparing myself to skip 6-7 days in a row (allowing for that one late night possibility). That reminds me to pick up some NA supplies tomorrow.
@Womona what you said about sweets is happening over here…..I never ever ate sweets when I drank wine all the time…..now that I’ve cut way back, I’m baking and eating chocolate daily. No wonder I am only maintaining my weight.
@Born2Run1958 - I would normally have lot of snack food and vino, but this Sunday will be grilled tri tip sandwiches with peppers and onions and NA beer. Maybe a cherry pie with the grandkids!
@chicbuc1 I started following Yoga with Adriane on her Your Tube channel (a handful of years back). She is very popular for her gentle and kind approach to this practice! There are dozens to find there…..you can pick all kinds depending upon what you want to try….I believe there is a Yoga for beginners…..and none of hers are very difficult to master! I like that she has short ones 10-30 minutes. Check her out here: https://yogawithadriene.com/
Let’s make it a great LA day!
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NonnieDoiron wrote: »
@SurferGirl1982 I’m glad your eyes are getting better even if you don’t know how to explain it. Also, you’ve had your couple of A days now back to clicking those AF days, my friend.
@NonnieDoiron I'm on it!!!3 -
Thank you @Michieb125! Have a great week with your grands...they're the best!!5
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@NonnieDoiron ~@itladyee why is the walk challenge you’re doing 2.83+ miles? I walk that or more all the time, but was wondering about the significance of 2.83.
It's specifically an apple challenge from the apple watch and fitness app. I'm not sure where they got 2.83 miles. The challenge is that it has to be done in a single exercise (ie: walking, running, etc. that you log through the fitness app) to get the credit. You can't just accumulate miles in a day.
Your nail salon serves wine?????
@Womona ~ very cute, impractical, bag! Love it!
@surfergirl1982 ~ I wish we had some snow. Can't believe I just said that but the first snow fall is so pretty and as long as I'm prepared for it... (meaning I don't have to go anywhere) i don't care!
@born2run1958 ~ I most likely will. But here's the challenge. The game doesn't start until 5:30pm and as usual, it's longer than most regulation NFL games....so have to pace myself if I want to see ALL of the game. Actually, this might be a good time to try the NA beer!
@Michieb125 ~ enjoy the grandkids. How old are they? An entire week you say!? 4 year Julian knocked me out with 4 days straight. They are just NON-STOP. I find that Friday evening to Sunday afternoon is perfect timing.
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