Like Minded Lushes August 2011

Just_Dot
Just_Dot Posts: 2,283 Member
edited September 30 in Motivation and Support
Hello and welcome to the thread that acknowledges alcohol. We like it. :drinker: Most of us drink it. We struggle with the effect it has on our weight loss. We support each other when we strive to control it. We support each other when we fail to control it.

This is a support zone. Not a judging zone. All are welcome...and if you have yummy drink recipes, all the better!! :wink:

I thought I'd start the new thread since it's August...holy carp! August!!

I've not really been logging my drinking--some days it's a ton and some days it's not. The hubs and I took the kids up to his parents' place up in Grand Lake, Colorado for 5 days and while his parents were there, we didn't drink a ton, but the last night we were there, we tore it up. I've *still* not recovered. :laugh:

School starts for me on Wednesday (that's when the teachers report, the kids start on the 8th) so my drinking will be cut WAY back...which is a good thing. I think my weight's crept up a bit--what with me not being able to exercise much and all.

So, welcome to August!!
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  • ItsMeTime
    ItsMeTime Posts: 44
    I am so in on this. I have been drinking SO much this summer. It will tone down some- but not really- once school starts. I'm in law school, we drink A LOT. We deserve it- or so we say. (By "we" I mean law students/lawyers) Some law students drink much- but I am NOT in the group. In fact, many of us are getting together next week for a "week of drunkenness" Fortunately I can't particiapte everyday because of work.

    Thanks for starting the group
  • Dlibo1013
    Dlibo1013 Posts: 883 Member
    Yeah i like cocktails :-)
  • LMStark
    LMStark Posts: 150
    I am with you on this one! I think especially during summer time it is easy to get a little carried away while vacationing and at social get togethers. I try to log my drinks as best I can. Sometimes it is easy if it is wine or beer. I have a friend that makes a pretty darn good magarita by using a lime juicer. She uses fresh lime juice, water, ice, splenda, and of course tequila. You can hardly tell the difference... and it is so much lower in calories. I just try to log these items item by item.
  • wolf23
    wolf23 Posts: 4,267 Member
    Thanks Amy for slapping me into reality/August and starting the new thread.

    I feel for all the teachers out there who are starting back this week. I teach group fitness (step and strength training classes) and a majority of my members are teachers and they all have this bummed look on their faces. Although here in Georgia they are glad they have jobs (so many got cut) but it is tough getting back in the groove.

    Trying for all 0's until Friday. I did pour myself a glass of Rose with dinner but after one sip I realized I didn't feel like it and pawned it off on my husband who gladly partook.

    Monday - 0
  • Just_Dot
    Just_Dot Posts: 2,283 Member
    Welcome all the newbies!!

    Oh and D...I *know* what you like. :wink:
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    I am so in on this. I have been drinking SO much this summer. It will tone down some- but not really- once school starts. I'm in law school, we drink A LOT. We deserve it- or so we say. (By "we" I mean law students/lawyers) Some law students drink much- but I am NOT in the group. In fact, many of us are getting together next week for a "week of drunkenness" Fortunately I can't particiapte everyday because of work.

    Thanks for starting the group
    Oh man... didn't think of that! My daughter wants to be a lawyer but it didn't occur to me until you mentioned it that some of the rowdiest customers I've ever had as a bartender were lawyers or law students!!!
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    I'm gonna try a little harder to keep my drink a little better in check! Kim's challenge is winding down and I am part of the final 5... super proud! But if I make it through this week which is a big IF... I'm gonna have to be good cause I wanna win!
  • Just_Dot
    Just_Dot Posts: 2,283 Member
    Kasi, that's awesome! Congrats on being in the finals!

    I'm currently enjoying a Blue Moon Honey Wheat and then when the kids go to bed, I'm going to eat Salt and Vinegar chips whilst folding laundry and watching True Blood. :drinker:
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I am so in on this. I have been drinking SO much this summer. It will tone down some- but not really- once school starts. I'm in law school, we drink A LOT. We deserve it- or so we say. (By "we" I mean law students/lawyers) Some law students drink much- but I am NOT in the group. In fact, many of us are getting together next week for a "week of drunkenness" Fortunately I can't particiapte everyday because of work.

    Thanks for starting the group
    I graduated in 2004 and lawschool totally changed my attitude towards drinking, when we celebrated, I'd feel a little more normal/less stressed than before and it went like this-better, drink, better, drink, better, drink, better, drink, better, sick. I threw up every time I drank! it was usually after finals!
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    Kasi, that's awesome! Congrats on being in the finals!

    I'm currently enjoying a Blue Moon Honey Wheat and then when the kids go to bed, I'm going to eat Salt and Vinegar chips whilst folding laundry and watching True Blood. :drinker:
    Lol, not sure why but that made me giggle that you have it so well planned out:laugh: Have you tried Pop Corners? I think they have them in salt and vinegar and less cals then chips:wink:
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    Have had quite a lushy week. :laugh: Followed by McDonalds hangover cures. Bad, bad, bad. I think I will be out of Kim's competition this week. :wink: Good luck Kasi :smile:
  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member
    Hello friends and happy August!

    I feel a little like I failed you all....on Sunday I did the warrior dash and you get a free beer at the end. Well it was 105 degree heat index and I so exhausted/hot/tired/dehydrated that I gave away my free beer :( In hindsight, it was the right decision but still, I don't believe in not taking free beer!

    Went out once last weekend so here's my count for last week:

    Monday - 0
    Tuesday - 0
    Wednesday - 0
    Thursday - 4 beers
    Friday - 1 cider, 5 vodka waters
    Saturday - 0
    Sunday - 0

    Getting there!

    This week my kickball league starts and I have a music festival. Stayed tuned for lushiness.
  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member
    Wasn't gonna drink last night BUT my husband picked up some wine soooo
    Monday-5oz of Malbec-not too bad.

    Last week I didn't drink monday-thursday and hoped it would help me lose something BUT it didn't so I'm back to it this week with my trusty measuring cup.:happy:

    Tuesday-12oz
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    Amy, thank you for starting the August thread. Yesterday was my first day on the new job and I had no manager (he had been removed) and no computer. Needless to say it was a day from hell and I had no way or time to get the August thread going.

    I only had a little wine and a couple of pom martinis yesterday so not bad.
  • girlontheseesaw
    girlontheseesaw Posts: 90
    Hello August.

    I don't know if I'll do better with drinking this month. I should try to drink less, as I'm reallly close to goal (would be there if I'd lost instead of gained this week).

    Maybe I'll try to have a couple of days off this week *shrugs*
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    Sunday=0 drinks
    Monday=0 drinks

    Last night I wanted to take a glass of wine to bed while reading Girl with a Dragon Tattoo, it is a great book and a total page turner. But I brushed my teeth and rinsed with listerine so as to not want to drink wine.
    Savin it for tonight, probably 3 or 4 light beers...
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    I'm so glad I found this group. I love beer, perhaps a little too much. Last month when my husband and I went on our anniversary trip, we hit 9 brewpubs/micro-breweries in 8 days. Of course, I also am a fan of high alcohol/high calorie beers. Then there was Michigan Summer Beer Festival. That Friday night, I drank approximately the amount of calories I should have in a day in beer samples. (Probably way more, actually.)

    The week of beer fest, I was exactly flat, no weight gain. I was so proud. Of course, my weigh in the next week was up 1.6lbs. instead. SIGH.

    I think I really should cut down on the amount of beer I drink. I usually only drink it one or two nights a week (usually) but I just don't seem to be able to say no.
  • Kat120285
    Kat120285 Posts: 1,599 Member
    August thread already?! This summer is flying by.

    Had a bottle of wine last night during Shark Week, have a family get together Friday and there will be more drinks throughout the weekend. August is busy for us, we have a Beer and Chili thing to go to for our friends birthday, my bestfriend is having a tiki party again this year and we're planning a trip to Vegas and California. Before I know it, it'll be September and almost time to put my Halloween decorations up! =] It's my favorite holiday and I can't wait :devil:
  • ksare81
    ksare81 Posts: 7
    I love this! I'm a huge drinker and have tried cutting back since June, it's been and up and down battle for sure. I love my wine, love it. Could drink it all day everyday. I noticed though, that when I don't drink during the week I feel lighter and more energized. Go figure!
  • LadyByrd77
    LadyByrd77 Posts: 115 Member
    Definitely love this thread. I am also a teacher in NYC so I still have another month to go. It is definitely hard to monitor drinking during the summer with all of the social gatherings.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    So, is this group trying to drink less in order to lose weight, or lose weight without drinking less? I'm in the second group, though I've already met my fitness goal. I am still slowing losing more and I'm not unhappy about it. But I'm not giving up my wine, or the occasional other alcoholic beverage.
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Kasi, that's awesome! Congrats on being in the finals!

    I'm currently enjoying a Blue Moon Honey Wheat and then when the kids go to bed, I'm going to eat Salt and Vinegar chips whilst folding laundry and watching True Blood. :drinker:

    I love you img-1215846256.gif Blue Moon and True Blood...you are awesome!

    Nice rack btw! :wink:

    Hello to the rest of the lushes! :drinker:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Oh and my count is

    Sunday 0
    Monday 0

    Looking pretty good for the rest of the week since I have started my workouts in the morning and 5am comes early. I'll most likely be hitting the sack earlier too.
  • lablovr108
    lablovr108 Posts: 576 Member
    What a great group! I love how realistic you all are! For me, eating healthier is a lifestyle. And my lifestyle includes wine and that's not going to change! Friday I will be attending Vintage Ohio - an all day wine festival. This will be my 6th year going, and I look forward to it every year. I will be drinking wine and eating festival food, and I'm not going to worry about it. Happy drinking everyone!
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    Have had quite a lushy week. :laugh: Followed by McDonalds hangover cures. Bad, bad, bad. I think I will be out of Kim's competition this week. :wink: Good luck Kasi :smile:
    WHAT! You just got back in... don't give up! I'm not doing so great either though. I think I might maintain but nothing great. Damn drinks... they really cause some serious chaos for weight loss!:grumble: :wink:
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    Hello friends and happy August!

    I feel a little like I failed you all....on Sunday I did the warrior dash and you get a free beer at the end. Well it was 105 degree heat index and I so exhausted/hot/tired/dehydrated that I gave away my free beer :( In hindsight, it was the right decision but still, I don't believe in not taking free beer!

    Went out once last weekend so here's my count for last week:

    Monday - 0
    Tuesday - 0
    Wednesday - 0
    Thursday - 4 beers
    Friday - 1 cider, 5 vodka waters
    Saturday - 0
    Sunday - 0

    Getting there!

    This week my kickball league starts and I have a music festival. Stayed tuned for lushiness.
    Kickball league? Never heard of such a thing! I wonder if they have it here... I love that game! It's so much easier to kick a big ball with your foot compared to that damn ity-bity ball with a stupid stick:wink:

    And I agree... I think you did break a Lush Law!
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    August thread already?! This summer is flying by.

    Had a bottle of wine last night during Shark Week, have a family get together Friday and there will be more drinks throughout the weekend. August is busy for us, we have a Beer and Chili thing to go to for our friends birthday, my bestfriend is having a tiki party again this year and we're planning a trip to Vegas and California. Before I know it, it'll be September and almost time to put my Halloween decorations up! =] It's my favorite holiday and I can't wait :devil:
    Halloween is my favorite too! I use to put up tons of decorations but one year while I was out with the kids trick-or-treating someone came by my house and tried to steal a huge dancing skeleton from my porch. I had done the whole porch with lights, webs, and other stuff so when they took him he got tangled and they didn't get too far but it really hurt my feelings. I feel like when I decorate, i'm doing it for everyone to enjoy not destroy. Anyway, last year my family decided to start having Halloween parties at my house so now I can decorate again because not everyone goes out with the kids.
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    What a great group! I love how realistic you all are! For me, eating healthier is a lifestyle. And my lifestyle includes wine and that's not going to change! Friday I will be attending Vintage Ohio - an all day wine festival. This will be my 6th year going, and I look forward to it every year. I will be drinking wine and eating festival food, and I'm not going to worry about it. Happy drinking everyone!
    Oooh look at you and your TWO diamond rings! Drink on and have fun.... Your right it's a lifestyle change, we can't pretend any different:flowerforyou:
  • Kat120285
    Kat120285 Posts: 1,599 Member
    August thread already?! This summer is flying by.

    Had a bottle of wine last night during Shark Week, have a family get together Friday and there will be more drinks throughout the weekend. August is busy for us, we have a Beer and Chili thing to go to for our friends birthday, my bestfriend is having a tiki party again this year and we're planning a trip to Vegas and California. Before I know it, it'll be September and almost time to put my Halloween decorations up! =] It's my favorite holiday and I can't wait :devil:
    Halloween is my favorite too! I use to put up tons of decorations but one year while I was out with the kids trick-or-treating someone came by my house and tried to steal a huge dancing skeleton from my porch. I had done the whole porch with lights, webs, and other stuff so when they took him he got tangled and they didn't get too far but it really hurt my feelings. I feel like when I decorate, i'm doing it for everyone to enjoy not destroy. Anyway, last year my family decided to start having Halloween parties at my house so now I can decorate again because not everyone goes out with the kids.

    So sad what people decide to do with their time. I mean c'mon. Nobody sees our house so I just had some spiderwebs with spiders on our porch last year. Thinking we'll put lights down the driveway so it's not so spooky and maybe we'll actually get some trick or treaters this year. I decorate inside and we always have a Halloween party. I also watch Hocus Pocus, Nightmare Before Christmas and the Halloween town movies like nobody's business.

    As for drinks tonight, I opened a bottle of wine, not sure if I'll polish it off or not. Just found out from my mom that a highschool friend commited suicide last week. Hard to believe, it's the 3rd person, another guy I knew from highschool that was also a child hood friend of my boyfriends, commited suicide a few years ago and another that went to school (same highschool) with both of them commited suicide shortly after. It's a hard thing to wrap my head around.
  • mcdebbie
    mcdebbie Posts: 940 Member
    Hello Lushes, just found you for August. Must go drink, see you soon! :laugh:
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