He was a fantastic comedian and actor; sad to lose him. His passing is really opening up a lot of conversation via social media and otherwise. It's good that people are talking. Carry the torch!

Yeah, alcohol is definitely a progressive slope. Because I work in the restaurant industry my "weekend" is usually Tuesday/Wednesday or something like that. I actually drink less on my days off because I want to use them to the fullest AND I think I'm also happy on my days off, whereas I treat my job as a trigger or excuse for drinking. That being said, it's difficult when the actual weekend comes around and I'm like "well....it's Friday, who doesn't want to have a beer or two on a patio on a Friday night?" So, I don't know. Weekends are tricky too because that's when people with m-f, 9-5 jobs through bbqs, have bday parties, etc. So there are more social events/activities on weekends. I would rather have one drink a day then binge drink on weekends, for example. When I was in University, my roommate and I went to visit her grandparents in California during our spring break. It was a hilarious trip for many reasons, but one thing I do recall is her grandfather - he would have one cocktail at 5 or 6pm and that was it for the day. But he was religious about having it every day. When I picture myself as a drinker, I'd like to picture something like that. I'm a creature of habit and I like routine......it's just the stopping after one. And drinking that one at a reasonable pace. Or maybe it's a glass with dinner. I don't know.

It's almost September. My fella and I are reading Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking (which I've read before, he hasn't). We're freeing ourselves from the ol Nicotine trap next week. I can't wait! I hate smoking lately. Feels so wrong, whereas it used to feel right - ish. We're also starting our dry/clean month soon, which we take every autumn. I think it should coincide with quitting smoking. But will that be too tricky? I don't think so.....we'll be able to focus our time and minds on many other things during the month. And without alcohol, we won't haven't a drunken slip on the smoking.

Does anyone on here battle the smoking issue?


Now I've got to log my food for the last two days and see where my drinking landed. Be back to post shortly! Happy Monday!

Hey! Welcome, welcome PLT1971 and ajs2mf! Happy to have you here! Thanks for being open to sharing how you're feeling with the alcohol battle and it's fantastic that you're both setting goals. It's nice to have company on here!

I indulged a little too much last night. We were bbq'ing and listening to a sort of 'podcast' about the 30 greatest classic rock albums of all time - I was in Heaven, having way too much fun.

Then there's this morning. Supposed to run today, have an appointment at 3pm downtown and have a few jobs for which I'd like to apply. BUT ALL I WANNA DO is snuggle in bed and read and watch netflix and eat. Thankfully my fella is kicking my butt into gear, encouraging me to go about my normal, productive day. What's worse is that I drunkenly made plans last night with an old friend. Made plans to drink this afternoon/early evening. Think I'm going to flake. We haven't seen each other since April so I know it'll be a boozy and smokey visit. I do want to see her before next week, as I'm doing a dry month and quitting smoking but really, I don't want to drink today. We'll see. I dislike when I do that. Make any plans or decisions while drinking. I've become better at it - not doing it - but not last night. Bah. Ok.....little rant finished. Chin up. Happy Wednesday! Have a good day everyone!

YESSSSSS! I'm so happy others are into Sober September! I'm a bit nervous about it, but glad you guys are here for me - we're here for each other. My fiance and I are in it together. He knows about this group of ours' and so he gets support too, by proxy!

I'm more excited about quitting smoking! Oh the money saved! And health, of course.

So, as of Tuesday, I decided I would be taking this last "summer" week off from working out and be a bit more chill about food and booze. It's sort of like a stay-cation. Though I am working and still logging what I eat, I wanted to give myself a conscious break, as I didn't really get much of a summer vacation this year. So, that being said, my goals for this week might be pointless. I'm at 2,324 calories from alcohol this week. Almost at my goal. Going to drink more than that. I am working all weekend, but will be having drinks on Sunday, I suspect.

Ariannes225! Great work from you! That's absolutely awesome!

Yes, Jeep_This. Yes I am really not drinking. I am not starting until the 2nd though. And I will go one day into October. I'm working a crazy amount all weekend. Will be having drinks after my long-*kitten* work day tomorrow.

But please! Join! It's going to be hard, but amazing!

Hey! So I drank a lot last week. It was my stay-cation. But still - a lot. 4,426. Lots of beer. Oh well....month off starting tomorrow. I didn't log anything for Saturday and Sunday, as I've been working so much and have little time at home. Back on track today.

Glad to hear others are doing well! You're inspiration! Thanks!

Day one of 30 days and had my last cigarette 3 hrs ago! Ahhhhh! And we're off.....

Hey guys! Happy Monday! Still going to forge ahead with this!

This week I drank on Monday, started my 30 days on Tuesday and also kicked smoking on Tuesday.

My alcohol calories for last week (Monday): 934 calories
I was over my calorie goal for the week by 308 calories. Not bad for first week in. Now that it's almost been a week, I think I can reign it in a bit.

This week I intend to have 0 drinks and I intend to not be over my weekly calories. Hoping exercise, even just extra walking, will help me get there!

Still have to fit in that wedding dress in under three months!

How's everyone else doing??! How was the week and weekend?