Like Minded Lushes June 2011

melpalmer7

LOL.... just got back from a week in Vegas (yes a week ! ) .... guess you know what that means !!!!!

Aprilstar480

I'd join ya Kim BUT I'm the ONLY lush not on your team!!!:drinker:

I know!!! You should drink and lots of it as well....

LOL:drinker:

faithikins

Does anyone want to be lush free over the weekend with me? I need to push the sobriety hard to super perform in this contest. First one out of the 170's get an advantage for the next week which I will need d/t lushy sister arrival. I don't want to be eliminated:sad:

Any takers?:huh:

I shall be :laugh: Come Monday though....:laugh:

bobisagirl

Great topic!
Alcohol is definitely my biggest downfall. For other girls it's chocolate but man, I see a nice cold, foamy beer and the temptation is insane. I have cut a major amount of alcohol out of my diet though, but sometimes I'll go out with friends and have one or two. The calorie content of alcohol never ceases to amaze me. Plus, I try really hard to limit my calorie intake after around 8pm - but that's drinking time! So even if I have a soda or whatever (local bar doesn't serve diet drinks. I know, wtf?) it still messes up my metabolism with all the sugar and such. Grrr.

kaitthegr8t

I totally blew it last night Sucks because I would have had such a perfect day minus the alcohol! I started and didn't know when to stop.. dinner with friends is dangerous! Go figure tonight my bf wants to go out, too. I think I will be DD!
Mon-0
Tues-0
Wed-0
Thurs-6

nisijam5

Monday, 2 glasses of wine
Tuesday, 0 drinks
Wednesday, 4 glasses of wine and 2 Paulander Oktoberfest beers
Thursday, 0 drinks

Friday, work 3 to 11
Saturday, work 3 to 11
Sunday, work 3 to 11

Total: 8 drinks
Goal: < 12

OK, so begins the weekend sobriety...wish me luck...working so helps the situation

Faith, I knew you had my back!!!! No drinks until Monday it is!!!

BerryH

Just planned in two bottle of Sam Smith's organic cherry beer tonight. Yum!

kblue2007

Monday, 2 glasses of wine
Tuesday, 0 drinks
Wednesday, 4 glasses of wine and 2 Paulander Oktoberfest beers
Thursday, 0 drinks

Friday, work 3 to 11
Saturday, work 3 to 11
Sunday, work 3 to 11

Total: 8 drinks
Goal: < 12

OK, so begins the weekend sobriety...wish me luck...working so helps the situation

Faith, I knew you had my back!!!! No drinks until Monday it is!!!

Good luck Kim!!!

TracyJaneLee

Hi, i am an alcohol dependent person and just waiting for my appointment to go into detox but at the moment i am under strict instructions to not cut out 1 bottle of wine a night just now as it may cause seizures if i stopped suddenly. (Not that i could really) Anyway i have more than halved my intake recently and i'm doing pretty well, i think. I'm trying not to drink before 6pm just now and i am trying to give up everything but wine just now (but sadly keep failing on the vodka/coke) Today i am hoping to just have the one bottle and i have poured the left over vodka down my sink! (first time i have ever done that)

kblue2007

Hi, i am an alcohol dependent person and just waiting for my appointment to go into detox but at the moment i am under strict instructions to not cut out 1 bottle of wine a night just now as it may cause seizures if i stopped suddenly. (Not that i could really) Anyway i have more than halved my intake recently and i'm doing pretty well, i think. I'm trying not to drink before 6pm just now and i am trying to give up everything but wine just now (but sadly keep failing on the vodka/coke) Today i am hoping to just have the one bottle and i have poured the left over vodka down my sink! (first time i have ever done that)

Congratulations on your decision to take control over your life. Good luck and best wishes!

TracyJaneLee

Thank you. For the first time in my life i feel i am in control xxxx

sisterlilbunny

Oy! There you all are! *Ahem* That's what I get for not checking in sooner. Sorry about that.

So my doctor is evil. In a good way but still, evil. I'm on anti-depressants again and guess what? They don't like beer one bit. The side effects are amusing, to say the least. Blah, what a way to get me to cut down on my drinking eh?

So yeah, who's gonna pick up the slack for Bunny eh?

BhanGoes

Monday = 0
Tuesday = 0
Wednesday = 0
Thursday = 4oz white wine

amysj303

last night was a win on the "no beer" and a fail on the drinking overall, I had two vodka soda for happy hour/dog walking then opened the bottle of red for a dinner of grilled steaks, and split that bottle, so yum.

nisijam5

Hi, i am an alcohol dependent person and just waiting for my appointment to go into detox but at the moment i am under strict instructions to not cut out 1 bottle of wine a night just now as it may cause seizures if i stopped suddenly. (Not that i could really) Anyway i have more than halved my intake recently and i'm doing pretty well, i think. I'm trying not to drink before 6pm just now and i am trying to give up everything but wine just now (but sadly keep failing on the vodka/coke) Today i am hoping to just have the one bottle and i have poured the left over vodka down my sink! (first time i have ever done that)

Congratulations on your decision to take control over your life. Good luck and best wishes!

Yes, good job...as you are weaning off the alcohol take a supplement of B vitamins, B 12 specifically...they work on the nervous system as you are weaning...helps prevent seizures, withdrawls and memory loss from withdrawl

Just_Dot

TJL, congrats of taking control of your life and your drinking!!

Bunny, I've missed you!! I'm totally picking up your slack, and then some.

Monday=1
Tuesday=2
Wednesday=2 (fresca w/clementine and grapefruit vodka)
Thursday=4 (red bull and vodkas)

I've not been exercising with any sort of regularity...which sucks. I'm definitely more active during the summer, but it's not hard core exercise, which sucks.

Kat120285

Thank you. For the first time in my life i feel i am in control xxxx

Good for you. I have a few family members that struggle with alcohol and I've seen first hand how hard it is so congrats to you for taking that step to take your life back =]

As for me, a few glasses of red last night. Not sure what the boyfriend wants to do tonight, if he wants to go out to dinner or wait until tomorrow. Either way, I'm sure we'll have some drinks tonight. It's a gloomy day here today so the pups and I are just relaxing, watching some TV. Think we'll pick up the kitties on Sunday

Aprilstar480

Thank you. For the first time in my life i feel i am in control xxxx

That is a big committment, good job taking back authority of your life. Congratulations:flowerforyou:

kblue2007

Happy Friday!!!!

Tonight dinner with the in-laws...blueberry martinis and wine
Tomorrow pool day with my parents....mango margaritas and beer....not too much though I'll be driving home, its the only way I won't go overboard like I have the last 2 weekends.
Sunday Funday with my husband.....beer and super mario bros, YAY!!! I am so excited! Its been about a month since we have been home all day on a sunday!
I'll be sure to kick it at the gym both days AND get some swim exercising in too
Happy Fathers Day to everyone out there!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!!!!

Aprilstar480

Monday, 2 glasses of wine
Tuesday, 0 drinks
Wednesday, 4 glasses of wine and 2 Paulander Oktoberfest beers
Thursday, 0 drinks

Friday, work 3 to 11
Saturday, work 3 to 11
Sunday, work 3 to 11

Total: 8 drinks
Goal: < 12

OK, so begins the weekend sobriety...wish me luck...working so helps the situation

Faith, I knew you had my back!!!! No drinks until Monday it is!!!

I'm gonna try to stay drink-free with ya Kim but I'm a little concerned about the annual golf tournament bbq that i'm going to. It's at a bar (my step-mom's bar mind you) and there is always someone there that wants to buy me a drink. I haven't had a drink in 12 days though which could work either way for me.... I've been so good, why not have one -or- I've come this far, why break the streak now!? Anywhoo... i'm gonna try and good luck to you:flowerforyou:

nisijam5

I'm gonna try to stay drink-free with ya Kim but I'm a little concerned about the annual golf tournament bbq that i'm going to. It's at a bar (my step-mom's bar mind you) and there is always someone there that wants to buy me a drink. I haven't had a drink in 12 days though which could work either way for me.... I've been so good, why not have one -or- I've come this far, why break the streak now!? Anywhoo... i'm gonna try and good luck to you:flowerforyou:

Do the best you can...but, you did break the 160's, remember (guilt trip!!) :devil: Have fun at the tournament

Off to work, peeps...most of you are getting off and going out...:grumble:

faithikins

Oy! There you all are! *Ahem* That's what I get for not checking in sooner. Sorry about that.

So my doctor is evil. In a good way but still, evil. I'm on anti-depressants again and guess what? They don't like beer one bit. The side effects are amusing, to say the least. Blah, what a way to get me to cut down on my drinking eh?

So yeah, who's gonna pick up the slack for Bunny eh?

That sucks bunny, I'm on the same ones and drink like a fish. Speaking of I feel depressed as **** today. I hate the feeling of wanting to just cry and cry and cry. Work will distract me, hopefully no nasty customers today.

yvonnej1

Dinner out tonight with work colleagues. I am such a lightweight now, the food took ages to come out and even a few mouthfuls of wine went to my head while I was waiting. Feel like I've got a hangover already and it's only a few hours since I drank it. :blushing:

rjadams

I blew them away at the interview and they told HR to make me an offer even before they finished all the interviews. I only have a heads up but I am on cloud nine until the actual offer comes thru. Pssssssttt please don't tell anyone cuz I don't want the boss woman to make my last couple of weeks miserable. DH and I played hooky today and he bought Goose to celebrate the good news about the pending offer.

nisijam5

Robin, way to rock that interview and celebrate away

I decided to have a small glass of pinot noir when I got home, just enough to enjoy a good thunderstorm.

I think that puts me at nine for the week. I exercise tomorrow and make up for it.

faithikins

Awesome news Robin!

I'm having a bottle of wine because I just don't care.

Aprilstar480

Well, Kim and Faith.... so much for the sober weekend huh!? I didn't drink last night but I'll probably have a couple tonight. 13 days is definately not a bad streak for me though!

Faith, I hope everythings okay... I felt that depressed feeling on Thursday and I did cry! I just felt overwhelmed with life. I have found when something goes bad in my life it can't just be one thing, it always has to happen in 3's. I got over it though.. Yesterday was a good day and I'm sure today will be too. Just gotta take life day by day and deal with the cards that are delt i guess:drinker:

Oh yeah....Hoooray for Robin!

sisterlilbunny

Oy! There you all are! *Ahem* That's what I get for not checking in sooner. Sorry about that.

So my doctor is evil. In a good way but still, evil. I'm on anti-depressants again and guess what? They don't like beer one bit. The side effects are amusing, to say the least. Blah, what a way to get me to cut down on my drinking eh?

So yeah, who's gonna pick up the slack for Bunny eh?

That sucks bunny, I'm on the same ones and drink like a fish. Speaking of I feel depressed as **** today. I hate the feeling of wanting to just cry and cry and cry. Work will distract me, hopefully no nasty customers today.

Awww *HUGS* I'll balance ya out with my hyperness at the moment if I could.

And to be an ornery little stinker, I got some other meds to balance out the effects (i.e. tums). Only had 6 and between then and now, I'm good to go. So maybe it was the Blue Jay burger??

jessicasantacroce

Hey to all! Thanks to a fellow lush, I have joined this group!

I love drinking wine.....but once that 750ml bottle opens, its hard to just....not drink the rest! Especially if you are sharing it with someone! Then we end up getting another one!

I have found that if I drink and do not watch my calorie intake, it leads to overeating and gaining weight.....quickly. (which I have been doing lately)

If I do not drink at all, it seems as though I am naturally about 7-10 pounds lighter than I am now ( I didn't drink for a month and I was down to 136 - now its crept up to around 143-5 now.)

Even though I drink, i strength train 5 days a week and do cardio 6 days a week .

So i think I just need to find the balance, where I should control my alcohol intake within my recommended caloric daily intake to lose weight.

My new alcohol goal is.... Im going to switch from wine(which is sugar) to vodka (which has less sugar) with soda water, or just a straight up martini and stick to having one or two.

Is this balance possible? Has anyone succeeded in losing weight while drinking that is around my height and weight? 5'2" 145
What was your daily caloric intake?

Thanks!
Jess
:drinker:

Just_Dot

Hi Jess,
I lost about 10 pounds and I'm 5'3" and started around 140--I'm now fluctuating between 125 and 130...so it is possible!! My "losing" calories were 1450 (my activity level was set to mediumish) and my maintenance calories were at 16-something. I've changed my activity level for the summer since I'm home (I'm a teacher) and we're always on the go and I don't necessarily have a ton of time to work out and my cals are 1800. Hope that helps!!

So, last night we had a fire with the neighbors and I didn't plan on drinking (I had a red-bull/vodka motivator earlier in the day) but I did. A Summer Shandy and a fairly gross concoction of Absolut "Asian Apple" (apple and ginger) red bull, light cran juice, and club soda. We were trying to make a nasty vodka palatable...it really didn't work but I didn't want to waste it! :laugh:

Monday=1
Tuesday=2
Wednesday=2
Thursday=4
Friday=3

Ugh, 12 for the week...and a movie night again tonight. I might try and get some sort of exercise in today so if I do end up drinking tonight it won't blow my calories for the day.

Way to go Robin with the job!!!!