Like Minded Lushes - December

Monday = no drinks
Tuesday = no drinks so far
And yes it is 6am, but still there is kaluah in my fridge and not in my coffee ;-)

Hey there Lushes! Hope all is well! I haven't had anything to drink since mid November so that's good. Its my birthday week though and Sunday going to Disneyland and Saturday night going to a club so I may have some wine ... not sure. I always say I am not going to stress on calories on days like that but I know I will ... it's what keeps me in check.

Thanks for your kind wishes. My session down the gym earlier was really good, one of those times when I have plenty of energy and the weights feel lighter! I needed it after the last couple of days at work to destress as I have been so busy tying up loose ends and handing over to my colleague before I am off for a bit. Just typical it's coincided with a really busy time at work.
I know I need to relax and take a break in order to recover and get back on my feet but I am absolutely no good at doing it! Just like I'm absolutely no good at getting on with the assignment I'm supposed to be writing at the moment. I am being ridiculous about it, I'm stressed about my treatment so I'm just finding excuses not to get on with writing it but as it's hanging over me it's just making me more stressed! Lucky I have managed to get a weeks extension as it would have been due in on Thursday. Silly me, I must get back on track.

Hi Lushes! It has been awhile since I posted. Totally partaking in my lushness, so too busy to post

I have been naughty since Thanksgiving. I really hope tonight is a zero drink night...

Hope you are doing well!

last night I had a double tall vodka soda-is that 1 drink or 2? j/k, I counted that as 3 oz of vodka. Then, instead of dessert I had a colorado bulldog (which is a kalua and cream with a splash of coke) mmm, yummy. I don't know how to log that because I don't know if he used cream or milk to make it.

I may have to try that. I usually do a skinny ***** margharita (don't think I spelled that right??).:embarassed: same thing but tequilla. Anyone now what alcohol has the least calories? :drinker: :drinker: or are they pretty much all the same?

I am hoping to have a drink free weekend I have been in a rut of a weight for at least 30 days.:grumble: :grumble: Loose 2 gain 1 loose 1 gain 2....time to push to the next 10 down! I can do this! right??? No drinks through the weekend to see what happens to the wieght. I will kkep you updated. I am goign to need your supprt seeings how the bottle of wine is on my counter is calling my name.....:noway:

3 days no drinks

Still trying but not much......beer in the evening wins out. But, have not gained weight!

Robin I'm glad to hear your job prospects are looking up, even if there is nothing happening immediately. Your situation really highlights the difference here in the UK where we have people staying on unemployment benefit for years and never try to get a job. Mind you our new government are starting to tackle this as if people refuse to work or do community work in future they are planning to stop payments but at least they try to help people find work first.

Sounds like people have been enjoying some very tasty drinks lately..well it is that time of year.

I am sitting snuggled under a blanket on the sofa, a hot water bottle on my back and the kitten and dog piled on top giving me a cuddle! I think they are making the most of having home during the day and sitting down.

Asjerven you'll be pleased to know I'm only engaging in some minor procrastination today and I have my books out ready to get on with writing this dreaded assignment

Well this week has not been drink free as I had wanted. I think the problem was when I have an open bottle of wine, I will drink it until it is gone. Well all wine is now out of the house. :happy:

This weekend my DBF and I are off to see Roger Waters The Wall. Really looking forward to that. We will be celebrating DBF birthday so cocktails will be consumed. Then his real birthday is next week and I plan on taking him out to dinner. He had a life of his bday getting smooshed into the holidays so I always try to make both special for him.

Robin - good luck on the phone interviews!!!
Clrflowers - love your profile pic!

Have a great day lushes!

HI LUSHES,

My parents came for a few days visit and surprised me...I walked into a restaurant and they were just sitting there...I was floored...they left yesterday

Then, hubs has to have a hip replacement revision...doc called this morning and can squeeze him in tomorrow...life is crazy...I will probably just confess to drinking the entire month...lushness is, what, it is

Good Friday morning all.....zero drinks all week, but of course that will change tonight and tomorrow I'm sure. But boy did I have a bad week eating wise though. I think I fell off the healthy eating wagon and it back up and ran over me. :sad: I think I had post vacation depression. :frown: I couldn't get up the enthusiasm to get back on the treadmill after walking on the beach for a week. Sooooo...I took an old tropical calander and "beached" the walls out in the garage where my treadmill is. :laugh: :laugh: Haaahaaaa, hey it got me back on it!! I am so pathetic about winter.
I hope all my fellow lushes have a great weekend. It sounds like we all have a lot going on right now. I say drink and be merry if it's what gets you thru the day!:drinker:

Sunlover, I know exactly what you mean about the whole winter thing. I'm picking up a bit again now but when the cold weather, dark mornings and evenings first hit I am terrible.

Well I think my cycle ride this morning was a step too far too soon and I've felt rubbish for the rest of the day, had to take some pain killers again and have dozed on and off. It must be bad because it's friday night, I got wine delivered earlier and I haven't even thought about drinking it!

Happy weekend lushes, hope you all have a good one.

0 drinks last night and most likely 0 tonight. The doc put me on antibiotics for the sinus/upper res infection...finally!

Hubby and I are going to dinner at the Melting Pot on Saturday (fondue...yum!!) so I'll eat a ton of calories, fat, and drink wine. Oh well, it will be worth it!

Have a great Friday!!

Actually Lacwierz (Hope I got that right) Dr. Oz says you should weigh yourself every day - so you're not a fanatic.

Congratulations on the two pounds and skipping the bar.

Thanks so much! I have been pushing really hard at the gym and watching diet and no alchohol. Guess WHAT. Lost another 2! I doubt it will stay but I sure was happy when I got on the scale! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

On another note... I am going to have to revise my goal. My Bestie is having her christmas ornament exchange tomorrow. SOOOO unless I wait until midnight to participate in the libations goal needs revision.:noway: Lets now see if I can keep all under control and not over indulge in the booze and food. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

On Sunday I will try again for 7 days with no drinks...although I should probably check my calander first:laugh: :laugh: