Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time
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Hi. My car had to be towed today. In a way it is great! Can't be worked on until Tuesday. No way with this minus wind chill that we have today and for several days to get any alcohol!! YAY!!
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Wishing all of those that are trying to abstain from "Friday" drinks -a huge success!!5
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I am a very functional alcoholic. Most everyone i know is a heavy drinker but my tolerance has increased to the point that drinking a bottle of wine almost every day just feels normal.
I agree that "Drinking:a Love story" gave me a lot of insight and motivation to change. Although finding she died shortly after acheiving sobriety...from smoking cigarettes...kind of re-enforced my skepticism about striving for total sobriety since people often find new substitute obsessions/addictions/escapism.
Still, i have begun to experience SHAME when i drink too much or too often. I hate that emotion more than anything. So, my new years resolution is for each day i am totally sober i put 10 dollars (a bottle of wine) into an account. Going to use it to build a privacy fence. I like tangible goals. I have $30 since the new year. Haha
Anyone else using a "reward" system?12 -
Anyone else using a "reward" system?[/quote]
That’s a great idea. I sort of already rewarded myself (ha don’t tell my husband) with some Jcrew clothes on crazy sale. I figured hey I’m going to save like 180$ dollars or more this month!4 -
I do like reward systems. I haven't figured out mine yet.
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Hoegaarden. Two.
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My boyfriend found my hearing aid and the cat DID NOT eat it, AND it's FRIDAY! Could today get any better guys.11
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Count me in on this one. I haven't had any since new years, so want to keep it that way for a while.4
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Well, made it through my first Friday in too long to fathom without any wine. However, I did eat my weight in Chinese food
Thank God for the treadmill as I was still under calorie goal. I missed the wine.... especially when my husband came home after having a couple happy hour beers on his train commute home.
I drank my flavored seltzer, watched some tv, and heading to bed feeling accomplished.
Congrats to all who made it through with their own personal goals this week! For those who did not.... tomorrow is another day.8 -
I had a lovely Friday happy hour on the couch with my yummy h20! 4
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jenifer7teen wrote: »
Anyone else using a "reward" system?
My wife and I have a reward system. We set a percentage of weight loss goal for every two weeks. If we hit it we each get a little personal cash to save towards something for ourself.2 -
Also like to add that my goal was to have no alcohol except maybe on Saturdays and I have successfully made it through Friday night 9
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Oh man i am so bored. I almost gave in a few times but....i think i am going to make it. Obviously its "easier" to skip alcohol when we didnt have any social plans...but still...tea, seltzer, you just dont quite satisfy. I am going to have some wine tommorow so theres that to look forward to. i better just go to bed here soon. Hahaha
Good luck to everyone trying to abstain on a Friday! I will say the pay off is that i am kind of proud of myself and expect to sleep well tonight.5 -
I went M-Th with no drinking and had two beers tonight. I had a Hefe and a wheat ale so at least they were lighter craft beers!4
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Hi everyone! Day 5 a success ,so that's five in a row. Tonight, we had a wake for my father in law. It was lovely and it was his time to go. Afterwards, we went somewhere and people were drinking lots of wine and talking. I didnt have a drop. Something weird has happened. I really didn't even want any wine. I think I am so determined this time to keep my streak going, that my cravings are quickly fading. I talked to two friends after the wake and mentioned that I'm doing dry January and each other them said they really should do that. I think there are a lot of us who tend to drink , but also want to moderate. For me, I'm like some of you in the thread. If I have one, the switch turns on and that's it. I will keep pouring and drinking. I was so happy when i got home to check the thread that there was some great conversations. I"ll read the rest of them tomorrow evening. Here's to day 6 or maybe for some of you a new Day 1. There will always be second chances. And we are all rooting for you! Xoxo12
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Day 4 for me without wine. I went to a family birthday party and everyone was having wine and beer and I stuck to my le Croix yay! - happy liver5
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4th day for me without drinking wine. Was pretty easy until this evening, when I missed my glass 'o chard.... oh, well! Also, on Sunday I will be seeing my friend with whom I've shared many a bottle of wine. I've told her to feel free to bring wine and drink as usual, but that I will drink something else, like tea or water. Appears now a bit of a hurdle, but it will be good to break the pattern.
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2 beers last night, but I declined to go for a drink with the other softball moms while the girls were at practice, so I’m counting it as a win.3
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Goal — January under 7 drinks a week- for my health.....my mind.....my body....
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1/5 =alcohol free while my husband must of drank almost 2 bottles of wine....I wasn't tempted, which was great!
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kcn2bluesky wrote: »I’m in for a Damp January! LOL
I’ve been watching this thread since it’s inception. Truly have enjoyed reading everyone’s posts and updates, and now I’m ready to join all of you! I drink primarily wine, and definitely have been wanting to cut back. We left for vacation yesterday and I left the wine I purchased for the trip at home and I don’t intend to purchase any while we are here. That’s a huge step for me. We’re here for 9 days and my plan is to use this time away to reflect on and to refocus on my overall goals (health, fitness, family, work).
There is so much great information, insights, and encouragement in this thread. Love it! Hope you all have the day you wish for!
Wow! Great step for you!! Enjoy your reflections!!2
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