2 Week No Alcohol Group

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  • CanadianCountryGirl1973
    CanadianCountryGirl1973 Posts: 108 Member
    Did very well..... 3 glasses Friday and 5 Saturday. After tracking for these past weeks, wine only on Friday and Saturday really is where the bulk of my calories come from in a week. Still very under for the week overall, but would be even more without the Friday/Saturday wine!
  • dlvuyovich
    dlvuyovich Posts: 102 Member
    How is everyone doing?

    I had no alcohol last weekend but did go a wee bit over with a box of whoppers at the movies. However, when I think about the feeling I would get with the same amount of calories in wine, I would have been eating badly the next day. I was able to eat clean for the remainder of the weekend.

    I have this weekend to get through, then it is our birthday dinner on Monday (My husband & I are 2 days apart) and a few days after that we head to Vegas for the International Rugby 7s Tournament (live on NBC, check it out!). btw - I did make a demand for birthday cake.

    So, after this weekend, I suspect some diet debauchery, and I'm ok with that ;)
  • gettinfit23
    gettinfit23 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm doing pretty good with no alcohol!! If I have to slip for some special occasion I am drinking vodka seltzers but am avoiding ladies nights !! No more pressuring me into going :) bad news is that I really haven't lost much weight so I am also focusing on logging all my calories in MFP ! :)
  • esaucier17
    esaucier17 Posts: 694 Member
    I am starting this today! My fiancé has been so I am going to join him and you all. He drinks green tea in place at night instead of a glass of wine or a beer....which would ALWAYS lead to us eating too much or foods we shouldn't be eating at all!
  • CanadianCountryGirl1973
    CanadianCountryGirl1973 Posts: 108 Member
    EXACTLY esaucier17!! That's what we found too!

    So going soooo great since January 1st.... leaving on a cruise tomorrow. We've made a list of potential options given the calorie count on MFP. Unlikely to have frozen daquiris or mojitos..... LOADED in calories! But Corona's not so bad at 128 calories!
  • dlvuyovich
    dlvuyovich Posts: 102 Member
    My check in: I had a few sips of my husband's chardonnay the other night but before that, not a drip since 25 Jan. Tonight is our birthday dinner at a friend's house, but after a long day of work, then our first rugby practice after my workout, I may just want food and birthday cake. My friend is Korean and her bool kogi is to die for.

    I leave for Vegas on Thursday so still working on the clean push till then. Planning on making better (may not be best) menu choices and packing my protein treats to keep me from diving into the stadium grub. I have Southwest drink tickets so they may be put to good use :wink:

    Funny story: Was at Trader Joe's, got to the canned olives, almost picked up a fresh bottle for martinis. Talked myself out of it, why set myself up? Saw stuffed cherry tomatoes with pimento, garlic & capers. "ooh, those would be killer in a martini!" right into the cart. :blush:
  • CanadianCountryGirl1973
    CanadianCountryGirl1973 Posts: 108 Member
    Oh.... my.... goodness...... back from a one-week cruise. We tracked everything and I just back logged my week. If it weren't for those alcohol calories, I would have done just fine! Used the onboard gym equipment and the track around the deck and then there was the dancing, swimming and general walking around. If it weren't for those alcohol calories.... but wait.... there's no calories in vacation alcohol, right?!
  • dlvuyovich
    dlvuyovich Posts: 102 Member
    My first full day back at work from four days in Vegas, I'll just leave it there...

    My one regret was trying 'animal style' at In-n-Out Burger, not my cup of tea, too much crap on what is really good for take out.

    The bloating had subsided already from all teh sodium and a long flight. I am working my way back into my lifting regimen. Looking forward to a no alcohol weekend.
  • dlvuyovich
    dlvuyovich Posts: 102 Member
    I may have to drop this commitment for the time being. After running practice last night, I could not sleep due to coach's anxiety. I am thinking a glass of wine post practice might be in order.
  • CanadianCountryGirl1973
    CanadianCountryGirl1973 Posts: 108 Member
    Nah... Don't drop the full two week commitment.... it's about awareness! Sunday was Oscar night... celebrational beverage.... Monday night was out at a concert.... but Tuesday back on track!
  • dlvuyovich
    dlvuyovich Posts: 102 Member
    You're right, thanks for the motivation. Had major parent drama (I coach HS girls) because someone didn't like the feedback I gave her. It got ugly and even with a few glasses of wine to calm my nerves, I still couldn't sleep. We got two hours late arrival this morning, thank God, so I was able to sleep in.

    Need to be careful with the stress eating too.
  • CanadianCountryGirl1973
    CanadianCountryGirl1973 Posts: 108 Member
    Yes indeed! I'm a school Principal with a teaching task. This week was report cards and miserably cold weather and I'm kicking a head cold. Trying to be forgiving to myself!
  • dlvuyovich
    dlvuyovich Posts: 102 Member
    Been better with the stress eating. Did have a big glass on Sunday night when I couldn't sleep, didn't help, so wasn't worth it. But at least the bottle is now empty so the ease & temptation are gone. Will challenge myself this weekend to stay on the wagon.
  • Leana088
    Leana088 Posts: 581 Member
    Lol, I'm not going to join because I'll win by cheating. I have never let a drop of alcohol pass my lips in my 22 years of being alive. Ever. :smiley:
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