Like Minded Lushes - August 2014
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I had a bottle of Riesling last night. Summer and cool white wines. I love summer. I hate BP medication and the fact that I haven;t found my groove with it. I hate being dizzy. I hate that my bp is still really high. I love summer. I love that Bodi continues to heal even if it is really really slowly. okay, I am done. :laugh:0
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Kim - I think the only thing my son has ever planted was dirty dishes in the sink.
Gary - Lovely wedding picture. Congrats to you, your wife, son and new daughter in law.
Robin - Glad to hear Bodi is continuing to heal. Boo for high BP and meds that mess with our heads.
Syd - Great pic. I would enjoy summer more I think if I was closer to an ocean.
Cheers other lushes!
Trying for a zero tonight...so far so good.... but it is only 4:30 here. I did have the Jack Daniels out to marinate my salmon in and I didn't even take a swig like I usually do...so maybe...0 -
Monday-tiny glass of red-maybe 2 oz
Tuesday- 10 oz red
My crazy boss is making me so stressed....so drinking will probably be the norm until this audit is over....oh well0 -
I have not been trying to abstain, I guess...
Monday=2 drinks
Tuesday=5 drinks
Wednesday=2 drinks
Tomorrow is my 5-yr anniversary, so there will probably be a bottle of wine or two...0 -
Trying for a zero tonight...so far so good.... but it is only 4:30 here. I did have the Jack Daniels out to marinate my salmon in and I didn't even take a swig like I usually do...so maybe...
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Sorry about the BP mama - metoprolol did that to me. Not sure if you're doing this, but cardio brings down BP by 10 to 20 points. It helped with mine. I wish I could say it's from losing weight - but, it is not!!
Alright, I'm having one Coors Light Pounder because that's all I have.
I tried a TRX class tonight - HOLY SHAKING MUSCLES0 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8U8
My mom shared this video with me....it made me cry!
Happy Anniversary Amy!!!
Syd, what a gorgeous pic!!!!!!!!!!
Chloe, good luck with the crazy boss!!!
Kim, how ya feeling today from the workout?
Robin, so glad about Bodi. Hope the meds even out for you!!!!
Monday-0
Tuesday-0
Wednesday-2 very large glasses of the rest of the chardonnay from last week....I had a weak moment....I got two workouts in and it was a gorgeous day and Len said that sobriety is the for the birds :laugh:
Thursday-Goose Island Bourbon County event, WOOHOO!!!! We logged some extra time at the gym this morning. Not like its going to make up for it but it helps. I, mean, I could get a salad but I'm not
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Kate - Len is right, sobriety is for the birds! Hope you have so much fun at your Bourbon event! That sounds awesome!!
Amy - Happy Anniversary!!!!
Chloe - sorry about your crazy boss. That doesn't sound like any fun at all. Keep your chin up!
Sydney - such a beautiful picture! So jealous...I wish there was an ocean here in Kansas. LOL
Robin - So happy to hear that Bodi is on the mend!
Kim - What exactly is a TRX class? Sounds interesting.
I've had a pretty good week. All 0's except for 1 drink on Sunday with the yummy whiskey/sprite. Tonight I'm going to go to hot yoga and then I'm debating whether I want to buy some elderberry wine or not. Decisions, decisions!! Very excited tomorrow is Friday!! One more day & my brother in law MOVES OUT!! I've never been sooo happy as to have my quiet house back!!0 -
Very excited tomorrow is Friday!! One more day & my brother in law MOVES OUT!! I've never been sooo happy as to have my quiet house back!!
That went really quickly Bridget!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One more until you have your domain back!!!!
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Oh Kate, it didn't feel like it went quickly! I'm honestly surprised with myself due to the fact I didn't completely lose my *kitten* in the past 8 months. It's been pretty rough...I now know with 110% surety that I do not like roommates!!! Definitely a learning experience!0
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2 skinny margaritas and 2 glasses of wine yesterday...spread out over some time. But yeah...kind of a fail on the booze lol. I did have a great workout yesterday so that helps.
I was celebrating my dad's house FINALLY closing escrow after months of total bullsh!t.
Should get the check today. Still have to settle his estate as the trustee but the hard part is done.
Busy day today...no real time to exercise...but I probably won't drink either.
Tomorrow I plan to spend the day at the club...workout...hit the pool....then start the weekend...which for me is just about every day during the summer...hence the 3 lbs I've gained. :drinker:0 -
Last night was awesome!!!! Had 3 (5.5oz) pours of Bourbon County Stout, Bourbon County Stout Barleywine and Bourbon County Stout Coffee....YUMMY!!!! Of course, we got there early because otherwise we wouldn't have gotten a seat, so I had a Founders Porter to hold me over before the event started :laugh: And when we got home we split 3 beers.
Needless to say I did not wake up for the gym this morning, so we are planning a nice long walk/hike (at least 6 miles) and no drinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow is a different story. We are brewing our pumpkin beer. So our plan is to get up super early, hit the trail and start brewing by 8am....which means beers get cracked at the same time :drinker:
Happy weekend!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Ooof Thu - 8 beers0
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you know that plan I had for no drinks last night? well yeah...TOTAL fail.
Tonight will be a 0 tho..There's no booze in the house and I don't feel like going out to get any. That's one way to get a 0!!
Happy weekend to everyone :drinker:0 -
for some reason the raspberry lemonade and vodka I was drinking was really tasty. I had tooo many while watching the game. Broncos won!!!!! I love football and my Broncos. It is Friday so there is no point in saying that I will have a zero. It has been a long week..0
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I forgot you are Broncos fan, Robyn, I missed the game for anniversary dinner, glad they won!
We split 2 bottles of wine, one before dinner and one with dinner. It might have been a little too much, I feel a little bit hung over today. Planning workout, maybe some drinks...0 -
I totally lied....I'm drinking.... vanilla vodka and locally made root beer, pretty damn good!0
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Dear lushes have been quiet. I had a good weekend. Doug and I bought and hauled half the cinder block we needed for our raised planter project. My biceps are sore from moving them from the truck to the back yard and setting the first row. Last night I did something I haven't done for about 17 years. I auditioned for a professional ****ens Carolers group. I haven't sight sung music in about 16 years and I haven't sung in front of people for about 15 years ( I was with a group in LA before I moved up here) the adrenaline rush after the audition was mind blowing. I forgot how it felt. I may or may not get a callback. I will keep you all posted. Needless to say but I downed a bottle of wine when I got home to take the edge off. I hope you all had a great weekend.0
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How fun Robin!!!!!!
Friday-3 vanilla vodkas with root beer...walked 7.13 miles it was a gorgeous day!!!!
Saturday-4 beers and 6 vanilla vodkas with root beer...we brewed, played a yard game and some cards.
Sunday-1/2 beer, 4 red bull and vodkas and 2 vanilla vodkas with root beer...we were just being silly drunks
Heavy hitter this weekend :laugh:
Planning on some zeros this week....let's start with Monday-0 :bigsmile:0 -
good for you, robin!
quiet weekend which I was grateful for. Logged a 0 on Friday. had tequila on Sat and wine yesterday. Not a lot and managed to exercise both days, which felt great.
leaving for a long weekend coming up with lots of partying up in LA...so the plan is to be good this week and exercise every day. Maybe even throw in a couple of 0's.0 -
Fri - 2 beers
Sat - 3 beers
Sun - 5 drinks0 -
Monday-0
Tuesday-0 :bigsmile:0 -
Monday-10 oz red
Tuesday-Thursday- 0 (that's the goal!):bigsmile:0 -
Hey, I'm new to this group. Not only do I like to drink alcohol, I also make it (beer), and I belong to three local homebrew clubs where we all share our latest brews with each other. I don't brew or drink many light-style beers either, all high gravity / high calorie stuff. Some of the beers I brew approach 400 calories / 12 oz bottle, but those beers are around 12% ABV, so I'm not exactly going through a six pack in an evening.
Here is my strategy for dealing with the extra calories from alcohol. When I know I will be drinking in the evening, I'll run a calorie deficit all day, especially for carbs since I count alcohol calories as carb calories. If I'm going to a big event like a beer festival, I'll get in some extra cardio in that morning to help create that deficit.0 -
Hey, I'm new to this group. Not only do I like to drink alcohol, I also make it (beer), and I belong to three local homebrew clubs where we all share our latest brews with each other. I don't brew or drink many light-style beers either, all high gravity / high calorie stuff. Some of the beers I brew approach 400 calories / 12 oz bottle, but those beers are around 12% ABV, so I'm not exactly going through a six pack in an evening.
Here is my strategy for dealing with the extra calories from alcohol. When I know I will be drinking in the evening, I'll run a calorie deficit all day, especially for carbs since I count alcohol calories as carb calories. If I'm going to a big event like a beer festival, I'll get in some extra cardio in that morning to help create that deficit.
Hey Josh! Welcome!!! My husband, Lenny and I also brew and like you...nothing light!!!! Saturday we just brewed a imperial pumpkin :bigsmile: We are currently using extract with specialty grain...about to make the move to all grain in a few months!!!
Tis all, just thought I'd share my love for high gravity beers as well!!!! :laugh:
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Nice. I have a Belgian Golden Strong with fresh strawberries and an oak-aged Belgian quadrupel ale that both just got ready. I'm bringing them to share at my homebrew club meeting tonight.Hey Josh! Welcome!!! My husband, Lenny and I also brew and like you...nothing light!!!! Saturday we just brewed a imperial pumpkin :bigsmile: We are currently using extract with specialty grain...about to make the move to all grain in a few months!!!
Tis all, just thought I'd share my love for high gravity beers as well!!!! :laugh:
Kate
Oh yeah, left out part of my strategy. If I'm out at a bar that has drinking and dancing, 30 minutes on the dance floor will completely make up for that IPA I just drank.0 -
Welcome josh. It's a good group. Many of whom love their beer.
I went vodka/squirt with fresh watermelon juice last night...1 large.
more exercise today and maybe some wine if I manage to go get some.0 -
Welcome Josh! You will find this group a great bunch of people!
Am up a five pounds what with the son's wedding, eating drinking and merry making going on the past few weeks. :drinker: :drinker:
Going to work hard to shed those before Labor Day. We'll see, as I refuse to get any zeros in, darn my lack of inner strength! :grumble:0 -
Hi everyone - welcome lushy-beer-making Josh
I've been lushy - that is all
Ashley, I hope that you are doing well with the pregnancy.
Ryze, I have no inner or outer control
Sunday, 3 wines and a large vodka soda - Hubs made it so I am sure it was a heavy pour
Monday, 0
Tuesday, 0
Wednesday, 0 - maybe
Thursday, 0
Friday,
Saturday, lushy0 -
Monday-0
Tuesday-0
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Nice job Kate!!
I am stressing at the amount of stuff I have to get done today...
Register for my BA classes & work on my CEU's as well
Transfer kids to new schools or try to keep them in the old
We move in 45 days - have 2 storage sheds for all our ****0
