October

jplord

OK! Time to put it down on paper. Think "Baby steps". Think "I can do this." And think to use the word "Won't" instead of "Can't". Can't implies I still have the habit, but I am trying to deny myself - Won't implies my new lifestyle has eliminated that habit and I just don't do it any more.

So I won't be drinking at all during the week, and limited to three drinks a night on weekends.

Have a great start to the month everyone.

mistyladidah

Jp, Fantastic way to look at it!!! Definitely a good way to think about the phrasing of the affirmation too! You WILL do this, you're already on the path... it sounds like you're really scaling it back! Your family must be super proud of you! I know I'm proud of the efforts my husband is making.

I can't believe it's already October! It always sneaks up on me and then WHAM! It was my birthday on the first. I never expect it. I had little desire to drink, though I did have a dream where I drank moderately and went to bed with a slight buzz, then woke up the next morning quite proud. Maybe that'll be my goal in a few months... Right now I'm just not strong enough to stop aftere a couple, so abstinence remains my plan. On the other hand, I have got to start logging my food intake again though, so I think my goal for this month will be to log food at least three days a week.

What're everyone else's plans for the beginning of Fall?

jplord

I quit.

October 13 2012 is my last day of alcohol.

Went on a bipolar bender at home in front of kids and ended up alcohol poisoning nearly died.

Not worth it. To each their own, but for me, this is the end of my relationship with alcohol.

good luck to you all.