Less alcohol- February 2018- one day at a time
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AlainaKayy wrote: »Had my first social outing in months last night, so I am 0 on the free days for February. Tonight I should be able to manage though.
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Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »Friday nights are the hardest for me. Need some way to unwind. Proud to say that I hit the pool hard at lunch and now I feel mellow for the few hours left at work.
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lporter229 wrote: »2/1- Dry
Feb 1st is in the books. No alcohol, but I didn't sleep well and woke up feeling pretty crappy anyway Tonight I am going to go for *gasp* another dry night. I almost always have 1-3 drinks on a Friday night to cap off my work week. I meet my running group on Saturday morning for one of my longer runs and it isn't always that easy to make myself get up. Tomorrow we have 9 miles on the schedule and then I will go straight to the food pantry where I volunteer. I am looking forward to doing this all with a clear mind tomorrow. but, I admit that the thought of a dry Friday at home is a bit daunting. Wish me luck!
I'm impressed that you can drink 3 drinks the night b4 and run 9 miles the next day!!!!
Yeah, I'm not sure what that says about me!1 -
Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »Friday nights are the hardest for me. Need some way to unwind. Proud to say that I hit the pool hard at lunch and now I feel mellow for the few hours left at work.
I am contemplating one glass of red wine at one of the Italian restaurants we like to go to. It's Friday and I like to unwind after a long week. I really am not craving a drink but the bartender always buy us one round on him. We'll see
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Day 30 yesterday no alcohol and today is day 31. I have no intention, nor desire to drink.12
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This thread is already getting big! I am in for a mostly dry February, I have a weekend out of town next weekend and then that will be it. Looking forward to doing this with you guys!4
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Made it through Day 2 and it’s even a Friday evening. Hubs drank and I just watched. Felt good to not want to be asleep by 9 pm. Looking forward to a great morning again, I have to get up at 5 am so this makes it soooo much easier. Until tomorrow AF friends!5
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Giving myself a high five because I enjoyed “girls” happy hour and dinner where wine was flowing and drank only San Pellegrino with lime. Today was day12 in a row. Getting easier. I think I’ll be fine at tomorrow night’s 90th b’day bash. Not cocky though.7
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »February 1. I'm READY to lose the meno12. I bought some SF chocolate pudding to mix with peanut butter tonight for a treat. My favorite evening tea (tension tamer) is stocked as well!
Day one is in the books.
I don't generally count calories, but decided to start about two weeks ago to gear up for this. BOY is it easier to eat within my goals without wine.
2/1 dry
2/2 dry (friday night, even. After learning my credit card was stolen, even)
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »February 1. I'm READY to lose the meno12. I bought some SF chocolate pudding to mix with peanut butter tonight for a treat. My favorite evening tea (tension tamer) is stocked as well!
Day one is in the books.
I don't generally count calories, but decided to start about two weeks ago to gear up for this. BOY is it easier to eat within my goals without wine.
2/1 dry
2/2 dry (friday night, even. After learning my credit card was stolen, even)
No credit card, no booze, no soup2 -
runtodayamyrun wrote: »Made it through Day 2 and it’s even a Friday evening. Hubs drank and I just watched. Felt good to not want to be asleep by 9 pm. Looking forward to a great morning again, I have to get up at 5 am so this makes it soooo much easier. Until tomorrow AF friends!
Tomorrow As Duck!4 -
Day 33 dry. Had a fun evening with friends. Went to a bar for drinks and appetizers. Felt fine just drinking club soda, of course:)
Then went to hear an 80s band and friends continued to have more drinks. Must say that I felt a little left out not drinking but had no temptation to drink. It just felt a little awkward, so instead, I danced a ton to the music.
Afterwards, the gang went to another bar and I came home. I know I will feel so wonderful tomorrow morning when i wake up. Have coffee , exercise and relax in the morning. No regrets at all not drinking, but I can see why people start to limit going out to bars when they're sober. It just feels different. Xo13 -
JulieAL1969 wrote: »Day 33 dry. Had a fun evening with friends. Went to a bar for drinks and appetizers. Felt fine just drinking club soda, of course:)
Then went to hear an 80s band and friends continued to have more drinks. Must say that I felt a little left out not drinking but had no temptation to drink. It just felt a little awkward, so instead, I danced a ton to the music.
Afterwards, the gang went to another bar and I came home. I know I will feel so wonderful tomorrow morning when i wake up. Have coffee , exercise and relax in the morning. No regrets at all not drinking, but I can see why people start to limit going out to bars when they're sober. It just feels different. Xo
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Good for you @JulieAL1969 - I can see that too. But at least you’re still going out and having fun. My guess is over time you (and I’m including myself in that) will come up with other ways to connect with friends - coffees, walks, museum visits, movies and other outdoor activities. I’m not trying to stay completely sober but tonight I just had no desire to drink any wine. I craved my tea (what?!) this never used to happen!2
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I think all of my food choices were pretty ok tonight. I had like 5 drinks instead of 3 though! >_<3
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Had a bit of a new thing happen this week ... had to get my husband to emergency in the very early hours of Wednesday, and (don't worry!) he's fine and will be home tomorrow. I mention this because in the past this kind of stress would give me a perfect excuse to pick up some chardonnay to drink after a day at the hospital ... some "me" time .... but I am glad that didn't really happen, and it's been so much better to be as a duck, as they say, and not having to devote any thought or planning to getting through wine o'clock.7
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Hi everyone, happy 3rd feb! I went to a friends last night and drank water and juice and then was able to drive my friends home which felt really good as I've only just learnt to drive.
I managed dry jan and hoping to last feb too. It aides my weight loss so much, I've lost 8lbs since the start of jan! I sleep better too and I'm working out more.
Here's to a great feb
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