Sober September
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Day #2 everyone!! I know it's hard... hang in there! I have the MFP app on my phone so if anyone wants to add me and send me a message any time, I should see it right away and can help with encouragement! Having buddies helps
@jesha00 do you have any hobbies/tv shows you like? At first, I felt so useless planted in front of the TV but then again I realized I would be planted in front of the TV anyway but just with alcohol in my system. 0 -
Have a big trigger tonight... A late meeting.. Whenever I have worked late I always drank afterwards as sort of a reward.. Sounds dumb I know. Hope I can stay dry tonight when I get home0
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Brooke1076 wrote: »Hi all! This is a continuation from No Alcohol August! I am admitting that I had a rough start in August and I really just want to plow through September without a drop! I KNOW I will shed some extra weight! Those alcohol calories really are killer! Oh and I know this is a litte early, I am just hoping that maybe someone spots this... has a couple days to internally debate it and then decides to join Also, here is a post to No Alcohol August in case anyone wants to join and dry out for the last couple days of the month
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10222612/no-alcohol-august#latest
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Hi there I've just found this app..and now I've found fellow sober September ppl too..im on day 2 of it aswell..I normally drink most nights so this is goin to b a challenge for me..good luck to u all x0
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leanlicorice wrote: »First off - thank you for the encouragement. Second, help! lol Day one and we have half a dozen beers in the fridge. Been sitting there since the weekend and I completely forgot this challenge starts today. I'm really going to struggle to watch my hubby drink them solo. Once they are gone it will be easier but seeing them in the fridge is such a tease!
I know what you mean! The first week is the worst, especially if you have drinks in the house. Can you hide them? I pack beers behind items in the fridge/ in a special awkwardly placed cupboard which I never use. Out of sight; out of mind!
Another strategy is a bit of reverse psychology. Allow yourself to have whatever you want whenever you want it so long as... (Fill in the blank; it fits into your calorie goal, you have a glass of water first, you do something else first.)
Also try to have a substitute - mine is sparkling mineral water with lime slices. I find it satisfies my cravings.
Let us know how you go!
I FAILED ON DAY 1. I had two beers last night with my hubby. I told him my plan and that the beers were all his. He said he was saving them for me. About an hour later I grabbed him a beer and one for myself. Then shortly after he brought me the last one. Gah...this was too ambitious for me but all I can do is laugh that I didn't even make it one day! Funny thing is that due to finances, I probably won't have any alcohol in the house for the rest of the month.
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MyWhole30Journey wrote: »@Brooke1076 Thank you for continuing the thread.
Hi Everybody! A month a go I wouldn't have thought it was possible but it was, I went the entire month of August without a drop of alcohol. Saved myself a ton of money in the process. I want to keep this going, at least until I know I can control my consumption. That time is not here yet, when I think of wine I still think in terms of bottles and not glasses
I hope there comes a time in my life where I can be satisfied with a glass or 2 and not on a daily basis but for now I'm sticking with "Sober September"
I just celebrated one full year with no alcohol. Actually July 18th made a full year. I also loved my wine and beer and also thought in terms of wine by the bottle,not the glass. I started out doing exactly what you're doing, I wanted to go one full month with no alcohol. I didn't think it would be easy,but it was easier than I thought...Not easy...just easier than expected,if that makes any sense. Right now I have no plans to drink again. But,I don't ever say I'll NEVER drink again. Something about the finality scares me.
I'm sure a lot of people lose weight,but I didn't,because when I drank I had no sweet tooth,but now I have a wicked sweet tooth.
No matter,I still feel it was the best thing I could have done for my health. It also makes me proud of myself.0 -
@Brooke1076 right now I am short on hobbies. If I'm not working, cooking, or cleaning...than I usually sit in front of the TV and surf the news or whatever on my phone. Usually all of this is done while drinking some sort of an alcoholic beverage. I sometimes run at night and that helps me stay away from the stuff BUT I'm sick right now and have no desire to workout.
@Zephalia -- you could look at it like you only had 2 beers. Would you normally have more? One day at a time!!!
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@Brooke1076 right now I am short on hobbies. If I'm not working, cooking, or cleaning...than I usually sit in front of the TV and surf the news or whatever on my phone. Usually all of this is done while drinking some sort of an alcoholic beverage. I sometimes run at night and that helps me stay away from the stuff BUT I'm sick right now and have no desire to workout.
@Zephalia -- you could look at it like you only had 2 beers. Would you normally have more? One day at a time!!!
I only had 2 beers available to me. Probably would have been more if there was more! lol0 -
Count me in too! My hubby stopped consuming all alcohol almost 2 years ago, but I admit I love love love my red wine. But if I'm serious about weight loss, the worst thing I could do is drink my calories. So, time to (wo)man up and just say no. Great idea by the way 0
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I've been thinking to myself that I could have a couple of glasses of wine tonight since I haven't had a drink since Sunday. Man...this month is going to be tough
Does sparkling water have calories? At night I have been having my crystal light without the vodka -- it serves the purpose. But sparkling water sounds like a good alternative.
No calories in Sparkling Water, just bubbles and flavor 0 -
Im in, decided i wasnt going to drink in september & being part of a group is going to be great 0
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@Zephalia you can stay!!! It's only one night! We have 29 or 30 more days in this month I messed up a lot in No Alcohol August! But I kept on trucking along.
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Brooke1076 wrote: »@Zephalia you can stay!!! It's only one night! We have 29 or 30 more days in this month I messed up a lot in No Alcohol August! But I kept on trucking along.
Here here!0 -
Made it! Another af day!!!0
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Made it for Sept 2nd!0
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I've been thinking to myself that I could have a couple of glasses of wine tonight since I haven't had a drink since Sunday. Man...this month is going to be tough Does sparkling water have calories? At night I have been having my crystal light without the vodka -- it serves the purpose. But sparkling water sounds like a good alternative.
The hardest day for me was day 4, a Friday night. Just one glass of wine, what's the big deal....? I finally grabbed a container of homemade cookies (thanks to my adult son), and had 3. And then went and watched TV. After about 15 min., feeling stuffed on cookies, the craving was gone. I haven't had a craving like that in over a week now. So, don't have the glass of wine. Getting through the cravings gets easier and becomes a habit. But it really is one day at a time. I know I'll have more cravings, because I keep thinking moderation is in reach. But each time I go back to drinking in moderation, it isn't quite the moderation I was hoping for. This time I'm planning to stop once and for all. And you can really see those alcohol calories just deposit themselves in the midline, and in the face.
Sparkling water has 0 calories. I only drink one bottle a night at dinner, to make it like a treat. They have good flavors and I use the kind with fake sweetener. I've never been a big one for sweet drinks, but for now, this is what I'm doing to change my behavior.
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A good non-alcoholic drink which tastes grown-up is soda water or slimline tonic with a dash of lime cordial and a few drops, to taste, of angostura bitters. A few calories in the lime cordial but minimal compared to alcohol! For those in UK, Tescos do flavoured sparkling and still waters. The lemon and lime one is great. Moving my grandchildren on to them instead of squash and carton drinks, to take lots of sugar out of their daily intake.0
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I like deer Park sparkling water Mandarin orange flavor0
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Im in, decided i wasnt going to drink in september & being part of a group is going to be great
Being part of a group is helpful. It's good to feel that you're not alone in this battle. Today is Day 34 alcohol free for me. Each and every day I have logged on here to show my commitment and reading the posts really gives me the support I need to know I'm doing the right thing. Sparkling Water seems to be the drink of choice here, it certainly has helped me. See you tomorrow, day 35, until them, stay sober.0 -
Has anyone here heard of "don't break the chain"? You pick a goal, get a calendar, a big fat green pen and a big fat red pen. Each day you work towards your goal the calendar gets a big green X. Soon your green X's start piling up. When you are demotivated, take a look at your chain and ask yourself, do I really want to break that chain with a big red X? It's enough motivation, for some, stick to the goal.
I found that tip on Scoobys workshop and I'm giving it a try for this challenge.0 -
sherbear702 wrote: »Has anyone here heard of "don't break the chain"? You pick a goal, get a calendar, a big fat green pen and a big fat red pen. Each day you work towards your goal the calendar gets a big green X. Soon your green X's start piling up. When you are demotivated, take a look at your chain and ask yourself, do I really want to break that chain with a big red X? It's enough motivation, for some, stick to the goal.
I found that tip on Scoobys workshop and I'm giving it a try for this challenge.
It's very true. That's a method used in child psychology to promote good behavior. I surely wouldn't want to see the red X. I do something similar, no missed days yet!!!0 -
I would be so down for this, but the Great American Beer Fest is this month and it's the only time of year I get to try all sorts of crazy, rare stuff. Maybe next time, for Sober October! (Octsober?)0
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Having another af evening! My skin hasn't looked this good in a long time and my eczema is gone for the first time in ages!0
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Wow!
God is good. I was praying I could do just what you guys are doing, but now I'm not alone!
This is day 2 with no special beverages, lol
I am also attempting to cut back my cigarette vice.....
I must get healthy, I've gained 30 in one year.
I have hip and back issues along with the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.....
Baby steps.... I'm proud of myself thus far, it's not a lot, but I am now making conscious decisions.
I will love me!
Thank you
Btw this is my first time doing anything like this and I'm not computer savvy, but I will try and participate .0 -
I'm on day 5 of my streak. Having a grumpy, irritable night. Pretty much every thing is irritating me. Ughhh. Just gonna chug some diet soda and watch TV0
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Darn, I already blew it. I've had something to drink every day this month
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Been sober since august 12th but it has been struggle so greatful that others have hard time also!!!!0
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@OneHundredToLose you can still join!!0
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amoebamama wrote: »Wow!
God is good. I was praying I could do just what you guys are doing, but now I'm not alone!
This is day 2 with no special beverages, lol
I am also attempting to cut back my cigarette vice.....
I must get healthy, I've gained 30 in one year.
I have hip and back issues along with the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.....
Baby steps.... I'm proud of myself thus far, it's not a lot, but I am now making conscious decisions.
I will love me!
Thank you
Btw this is my first time doing anything like this and I'm not computer savvy, but I will try and participate .
So glad you found us! To make it easier to find, click on the star at the top right of this thread, it will bookmark the page. Whenever you go into "Community" you will see the star, click it and you will find posts that will bring you here.
Today is Day 35 for me! Still alcohol free and loving being in control. I wake up feeling refreshed, not groggy and just yucky feeling. I use to think that was just normal. Nice to know it isn't 0 -
I want to belong to this group as well. I need the support.0
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