Like Minded Lushes - November

Just_Dot

It's snowing here, so no sunny afternoon cocktail. <sad face>

I am gearing up for an hour of yoga though and if I'm feeling really sassy, I might do a Shred workout or go swimming tonight.

It pisses me off because the rec center pools are basically closed from 3-8 p.m. (except for 1 lane) for the high school swim seasons and then Aqua Fit classes, so if I *do* want to swim, I have to go at 8. Ugh.

bobspdx

Today marks 3 weeks down, 1 week to go until my no alcohol challenge is over. I have days where I totally miss my daily glass or two of wine and days where I don't even think about it. All I know is I can't wait to have a glass of wine at Happy Hour with my family next week!

Have a great week all!

rjadams

Today marks 3 weeks down, 1 week to go until my no alcohol challenge is over. I have days where I totally miss my daily glass or two of wine and days where I don't even think about it. All I know is I can't wait to have a glass of wine at Happy Hour with my family next week!

Have a great week all!

Great work Robin. Keep it up.

nisijam5

Sunday and Monday marks 2 days with no alcohol, I must prevail...

Just_Dot

You can do it Kim!!

Other than the mega-cheat debacle of Saturday, I've been alcohol-free since October 31st. I'm going to allow myself to drink over Thanksgiving, but not a ton. I'm meeting with my college roommate (whom I haven't seen since 1995!) over the holiday, so I'm sure we'll drink ourselves silly.

nisijam5

Amy, my goal is TG for no drinks...then, the limits are off...good job on abstaining...you had a good point when you spoke the ritual of drinking...it's so habitual

Cristy_AZ

So glad to see this post!! Thought I was alone!! My goal is moderation!! This week's goal is no beer after work. Today is day 2!!

kalmf

Oh my gosh! Yesterday was my first day without any wine with dinner in a long time and I had a ton of calories left over - yikes.

The thing I noticed while I was away and spending time with mostly non-drinking pals, was that even those who were older than me had better skin. I guess it's the dehydrating effect, but it made me think.

rjadams

still feeling in a funk. Had a bottle of wine last night with fried chicken dinner. boy. oh well. today is a new day.

nisijam5

still feeling in a funk. Had a bottle of wine last night with fried chicken dinner. boy. oh well. today is a new day.

Sorry that you are still in a funk...:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Oldbat61

still feeling in a funk. Had a bottle of wine last night with fried chicken dinner. boy. oh well. today is a new day.

Sorry to see you are still down. There are lots of people who are rooting for you, so keep strong!

Pam

kackie

Hello, All! Haven't posted in a while and have not done too great with my logging either, although I have logged the past 3 days and skipped the wine too. I think the upcoming holidays have us all a bit edgy?

Robin: I hope that you are feeling better and get your groove back...Take care of yourself!

Everyone else: Have a good week! I am not striving for perfection the next month or so, but trying to focus on my choices and not let them slide downhill once I make one bad one! HA!!! We shall see. Take care, All!:drinker:

yvonnej1

Today marks 3 weeks down, 1 week to go until my no alcohol challenge is over. I have days where I totally miss my daily glass or two of wine and days where I don't even think about it. All I know is I can't wait to have a glass of wine at Happy Hour with my family next week!

Have a great week all!

I can totally relate to what you say, I'm halfway through my alcohol free November and sometimes would love a drink but other times not worried.
I have been having serious chocolate cravings though. When I was first dieting I went for months with no chocolate, then having it occasionally and the last few weeks it's been most days. Maybe if I cut it out completely again the cravings will go. Been feeling so tired but don't know if I'm craving the chocolate because I feel rubbish or eating sweet stuff is leading to peaks of blood sugar and making me feel rubbish.

Found out some sad news today. One of my work colleagues has suffered a burst blood vessel in the brain, she can't move or speak and can only communicate by signalling with her eyes. This happened completely without warning and there is no hope of recovery, I can't believe that I was speaking to her only days ago. Things like this remind me how much I take life for granted and stress about insignificant things.

Robin I hope you are feeling better soon and things are more positive for you finding a job. It must be so worrying for you, I think a temporary indulgence in a funk is understandable!

KarenBorter

still feeling in a funk. Had a bottle of wine last night with fried chicken dinner. boy. oh well. today is a new day.

/hugs ... man though your dinner sounds GREAT.

I keep thinking to myself "self, just get that bottle of wine and stop it up and put it away after a measured glass" ... Nope, not gonna do it! I know where it will lead (and I have potstickers in the freezer!)

HerbieSue

still feeling in a funk. Had a bottle of wine last night with fried chicken dinner. boy. oh well. today is a new day.

Sometimes we just have to give in to the cravings..................................life goes on....................hope yours gets better!!!!!

kalmf

Hang in there Robin!

deblu

I so relate to everyone on this topic. Cutting back drinking has been really hard for me. I think I'm just in the habit of it.

Oldbat61

Robin, thinking of you today and hope all goes well.

Pam

Cristy_AZ

today is day 3 no beer, no wine! leftovers calories everyday!! Have to say I'm looking forward to a Friday after work beer, though!! :drinker:

amysj303

big lushy week for me, I have drank everyday this week. Maybe not tonight or tomorrow though...

rjadams

Thanks for all the support and well wishes. Yesterday I went crazy and ate cookies and chips. I felt so guilty. I had stupid spats with DH and everythings was just bad. Today is the nothing but clear liquids day and starting the prep for the procedure tomorrow. No alcohol today since it isn't allowed. I am a little scared but we do what we gotta do. I hope you all have a great day.

crazycat59

Hello fellow lushes! Well, tonight we are suppose to not have beers. I am committing to it; he may not. Really, I haven't been doing very well in that department. But, I am doing my calorie count. Some days go over because of beer, some do not. I did go 3 days without 2 or so weeks ago! Would like to repeat that. Weight is going up and down within 5 lbs....errr. I need to control more, but, I don't know......seems life right now is not too controllable. Mom is fading with cancer and no job at this time. Two years ago all was so different! I feel that I am just floating along.

Oldbat61

"I am a little scared but we do what we gotta do. I hope you all have a great day. ". Hang in there, Robin, we are all thinking of you and sending you love and hugs!

Crazycat59 - I know just what you mean. Two years ago I was happily married, had a great job, had a wonderful holiday in Virginia and then Aruba and was looking forward to a big family Christmas and New Year with the children and grandchildren. Everything changed summer 2009. My darling husband of 34 years died, I retired and then moved house - for a while I felt that the ground had been cut from under me and I didn't know who I was or what I was doing. I am not saying that everything is peachy now but I am feeling more settled, I have started making new friends and, as I am closer geographically to one of my daughters, I have been able to spend a lot of time with my two youngest granddaughters who are aged 6 & 3.

I really feel for you and your family and will be remembering your Mum and you in my prayers. Keep strong; this too shall pass and remember that we are never given any challenge that we are not strong enough to deal with.

Pam

Just_Dot

GL Robin!

I've not quite recovered from the Saturday binge, so drinking wine doesn't even sound good to me. :laugh:

I did, however, buy a spicy chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A yesterday. I usually never crave that stuff, but I was picking up my daughter from my mom and we were meeting right next to the place. The aroma of frying chicken permeated the air and I *had* to have one. It was fabulous! It (other than the hamburger and handful of fries on Sunday) was the first fast food I've eaten since November 1st. I stopped myself at 1/2 of it though and put it in the fridge for later.

lefrance12

I have surpassed my goal, however I think it is because I have been drinking my calories, working out and eating protein thereafter. How weird to me. I still feel kind of bad about the drinking though. I normally drink over the weekend and this time it carried over to tuesday!!! Go Figure:noway: I am going to break until saturday if i can.:indifferent:

nisijam5

Lushes,

Hit a happy hour yesterday and then proceeded to drink a bottle of wine...

Love,

Super, uber lush

bobspdx

yvonne - sorry to hear about your colleague. That is really scary. I wish the best for her/him and their family.

Robin - good luck to you tomorrow!

Stay strong lushes!!! It is almost the weekend.

deblu

I haven't had a drink all week, YAY me!

dawnalis

Silly goose I'm right along with you on that one, I'm leaving for Mexico on Tuesday and I haven't had a drink in 2 and a half weeks cuz I'm totally going to overindulge in Mexico, like I do every time I go to Mexico, but when I'm at home I usually drink my weeks share of alcohol on Friday or Saturday night, but let me just say I definatley don't miss the hangovers at all, as well as the crappy food I eat while I'm hungover!!!

deblu

I know I will make up for it on the weekends. I'm trying not to drink during the week. Yes I don't miss the hangovers and the low blood sugar the next day. It's all about habit.