Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time
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mmccool719 wrote: »Been away for a few days in Florida. I had 2 wines and 2 beers, 2 vodkas in 4 days. I’m more disappointed in my carb/sugar intake actually. I was doing so good. But as we all remind each other, today is a new day. I deeply admire those of you who have stayed in track with your goals.
We can’t knock ourselves for enjoying some moments. I might have had that many drinks in one day if I was in Florida
Great to see you are getting right back on track!5 -
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Nessiechickie wrote: »
I am... My target is end of Feb. which will have taken me to 51 days.3 -
I’m in for February as well. I’m hardly thinking about it most of the time. Continuing into Feb will be great. Thanks all for the support.5
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mmccool719 wrote: »Been away for a few days in Florida. I had 2 wines and 2 beers, 2 vodkas in 4 days. I’m more disappointed in my carb/sugar intake actually. I was doing so good. But as we all remind each other, today is a new day. I deeply admire those of you who have stayed in track with your goals.
fwiw, unless your vodka was in juicy drinks, you didn't have much sugar or carbs. Wine has very little (like 4 grams?). Beer has 12 grams or so. So at least there's that. Be ware of booze entries on here. Some folks have created entries to guilt themselves by saying wine is 120 calories and 120 grams of carbs. It's not.
It's a lot of wasted calories, and depending on the theory you follow, those calories *may* be more "available" for storage.
https://cuencahighlife.com/busted-myths-about-alcohol-part-1-alcolhol-turns-to-sugar-and-hangover-cures/
versus
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/10/cocktail-science-do-alcohol-calories-count-digesting-spirits.html
versus
https://leangains.com/the-truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle-growth/
for example.
It sounds like you did pretty well, all things considered!8 -
Day 17, the end is nigh....I am getting sick tho, everyone at work is sick. On my way home I asked myself if I craved a drank and the answer was heck no8
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »mmccool719 wrote: »Been away for a few days in Florida. I had 2 wines and 2 beers, 2 vodkas in 4 days. I’m more disappointed in my carb/sugar intake actually. I was doing so good. But as we all remind each other, today is a new day. I deeply admire those of you who have stayed in track with your goals.
fwiw, unless your vodka was in juicy drinks, you didn't have much sugar or carbs. Wine has very little (like 4 grams?). Beer has 12 grams or so. So at least there's that. Be ware of booze entries on here. Some folks have created entries to guilt themselves by saying wine is 120 calories and 120 grams of carbs. It's not.
It's a lot of wasted calories, and depending on the theory you follow, those calories *may* be more "available" for storage.
https://cuencahighlife.com/busted-myths-about-alcohol-part-1-alcolhol-turns-to-sugar-and-hangover-cures/
versus
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/10/cocktail-science-do-alcohol-calories-count-digesting-spirits.html
versus
https://leangains.com/the-truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle-growth/
for example.
It sounds like you did pretty well, all things considered!
Yep this is good very helpful.
I find with alcohol in itself more that i feel less motivated and more inclined to be lazy. This leads me to feeling down , depressed and grumpy.
Alcohol has been the culprit for me being a yoyo dieter. My friends and hubby ( who is a heavy drinker) want to be social have fun and away it goes. I determined its not going that way this time.
I felt bad turning my hubby down when he poured me a rum and gingerbeer, knowing thats the way he socialises. But i let him know its not personal. Just want a better life style...8 -
slimbyjune18 wrote: »I’m in for February as well. I’m hardly thinking about it most of the time. Continuing into Feb will be great. Thanks all for the support.slimbyjune18 wrote: »I’m in for February as well. I’m hardly thinking about it most of the time. Continuing into Feb will be great. Thanks all for the support.
Me too. I didnt have the best month. Ready to start again.7 -
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Can we continue this into February??? This is really helping me to stay focused.
For sure, we can continue this into February. I'll make a February thread at the end of January. It is helping me so much to read all of your advice, struggles, triumphs. Tonight I went and bought two electric tea kettles. One is ceramic and one is glass- I'll take one to work. I have been substituting tea for wine. Day 17- another dry day. 17 in a row. I don't miss alcohol. But I am positive if I had just one drink , I would have two more immediately. That's just who I am. I love hearing your stories. Keep it coming. xo17 -
Thank you, you are doing great too, stay with it2 -
Yes weve discussed keeping this group going in February and I’m glad so many people are on board!
I’m sure some people’s goals may change or get tweaked as time goes, and maybe a lot will continue to abstain.
For me personally I would like to see it go on even further than that, but I’ll take this one day at a time. I know that my excess drinking on weekends really escalated my weight gain cause I would binge drink and eat unhealthy Fri and Sat, and Sun I would eat unhealthy cause of the hangover. I feel so much better only having drinks and one cheat meal on Sat night. Waking up and reading everyones motivational stories has helped me stay on track.8 -
Yes weve discussed keeping this group going in February and I’m glad so many people are on board!
I’m sure some people’s goals may change or get tweaked as time goes, and maybe a lot will continue to abstain.
For me personally I would like to see it go on even further than that, but I’ll take this one day at a time. I know that my excess drinking on weekends really escalated my weight gain cause I would binge drink and eat unhealthy Fri and Sat, and Sun I would eat unhealthy cause of the hangover. I feel so much better only having drinks and one cheat meal on Sat night. Waking up and reading everyones motivational stories has helped me stay on track.
I agree we should continue this. I was just taking it one month at a time
I really enjoy reading everyone's stories many of which I can relate to. I've gotten to the point now where I dont feel anxiety on the weekends struggling with the fact if i should drink or not. Now I don't mind the weekends approaching. I still have to get in the habit of drinking in moderation 2 maximum. The 3 drink takes me over the edge and then I can't stop. They say it takes at least 30 days to break a habit.5 -
Thank you, you are doing great too, stay with it
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Thank you, you are doing great too, stay with it
Thank you, you are doing great too, stay with it
I was going to say before that sent b4 i could....0 -
I really appreciate your effort2
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Not sure y but both times my message hasnt worked.. sorry guys..
I was just saying ill need all the support and motivation to keep with it.
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I’m in for February, too! I had to think about it for all of ~2 seconds. This has been the most amazing, encouraging thread and I am so happy to be a part of of it
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kcn2bluesky wrote: »I’m in for February, too! I had to think about it for all of ~2 seconds. This has been the most amazing, encouraging thread and I am so happy to be a part of of it
Best of luck3 -
I’m in for February too. I’m planning for major moderation and after the ease of going dry this month I think I’ll need all the support I can get!6
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