Less alcohol- February 2018- one day at a time
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Hey guys. I'm a recovering addict. I used to drink to replace my DOC. I don't even like to drink, but it's my replacement. I haven't touched my DOC in over a decade. Yay! But I have relied on alcohol over that period from time to time. At my worst I drank everyday a whole bottle or even two of wine. My divorce was the black hole that sucked me in. Breakups always kill me...happy to report I'm single for 6 years and I stay away from men. Yes, relationships with men are what trigger my relapses so sadly they had to go. Lol
I was training for a half marathon (cuz addicts don't do that) and still drinking that much daily!!! I have no clue how I did it, but most my daily calories were alcohol & I somehow lived & reached my goal weight & completed the half marathon. Wow!
Fast forward to today. I have almost stopped drinking. I will admit I only drink when in a social setting. Which is usually only once every other month (6 times a year...been on this routine for 2 years) I cut myself off at 3. Alcohol wasn't my DOC so I guess that's why I have been able to do that. Not saying other addicts can do this, but to me I hate how I feel after just 2 or 3 drinks I remind myself of that at parties & social settings. Progress right...
I'm training for another half marathon and this time doing it without all the drinking.13 -
Anyone else picking up new hobbies while cutting down or quitting drinking? I started baking
maybe it’s just a comforting and rewarding activity? And, wine doesn’t go well with baked goods - but tea and coffee do! This was some bread I baked today. Easiest recipe ever! Super good. 5 -
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
But at least you danced a ton!
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32 days dry and today is 33. My husband made tons of white wine and has to build another wine shelving unit because I haven't been drinking it. He used to find it difficult to keep up with my drinking. LOL!9
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Wow, this has been amazing for my weight loss, amazing, I am need to do the whole month now4
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Guess what I just pop opened for the Big Game - a Beer!!!!
...................Zevia zero calorie Ginger Root Beer to be precise...........11 -
@Norminv, you had us going.. for a second! Ha ha. Haven't had that in awhile. Added another option to the list...3
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SanDiegofitmom wrote: »Anyone else picking up new hobbies while cutting down or quitting drinking? I started baking maybe it’s just a comforting and rewarding activity? And, wine doesn’t go well with baked goods - but tea and coffee do! This was some bread I baked today. Easiest recipe ever! Super good.
I'm knitting again. It gives me something to do while watching tv, instead of eating and drinking.5 -
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Howdy all, I'm doing Febfast here in Australia - going alcohol free for February to raise money and awareness for youth drug and alcohol issues.
I'm a pretty big drinker, especially over the holiday period (which bled thoroughly into January), so it is a bit of a struggle - we went to a BBQ on the weekend with friends and as the only ones not drinking we left after a couple of hours. I'm so much more useful on weekends without a hangover though, and am truly planning to follow through after Feb with a much reduced drinking regime.
This weekend just gone was the hardest, we had tickets to a show on Friday and then the BBQ. Rest of the month is pretty light for plans.6 -
Ok here we are 4 of 4. It’s not only Suoer bowl but it’s Sunday evening. The night to relax and have drinks. Staying strong while hubs is annoying me because he’s had too much to drink already!!! AF here as AF9
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runtodayamyrun wrote: »Ok here we are 4 of 4. It’s not only Suoer bowl but it’s Sunday evening. The night to relax and have drinks. Staying strong while hubs is annoying me because he’s had too much to drink already!!! AF here as AF
OMG, how irritating are drunk people haahaa.6 -
SanDiegofitmom wrote: »Anyone else picking up new hobbies while cutting down or quitting drinking?
Hi, yes I have set up my sewing machine again after many years. Not sure what my project will be once I get to using it.
Trying something new as a beverage during the superbowl. Coconut water. Nice change.5 -
@hotmamma2016, your post brought back a bad memory. In 2004 I completed a sprint triathlon (.75 mile swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run) with a raging hangover. Threw up halfway through bike ride. But I finished. Nothing to be proud of. If I’d had a brain in my head I would have stopped. Of course if I had a brain in my head I wouldn’t have drunk vodka late into the night before.
I’d like to think whatever crazy persistence that was can be channeled for the positive. But stubborn white-knuckling hasn’t served me well thus far. Grace and gratitude are what are seeing me to success in this AF (sorry Norminv) adventure.
I am super grateful for this group and kind of amazed at this process so far.8 -
I’m doing some much needed odds n ends around the house instead of wine weekdays. Much easier on the waistline.7
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This is my first sober Super Bowl in 15 years. It’s actually not too bad since I didn’t drink during January. Did give in and eat 4 servings of chocolate chips for 32 g of carbs but I will count it as a win none the less.
Good luck for the rest of you Super Bowl party goers.9 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
I like the way you think!JulieAL1969 wrote: »@eminater Yum! Pancakes sound good! I guess no eggs in them? You must be a good cook!
@runtodayamyrun Day 3 - yahoo! Keep it going, my friend!
@Sabine_Stroehm I think you should count it Day 5!!!
With this in mind: Day 6 is in the books!
Onward!5 -
Yes, I get way more done not drinking my life away!3
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Sad in New England. But, still dry!11
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hotmamma2016 wrote: »Hey guys. I'm a recovering addict. I used to drink to replace my DOC. I don't even like to drink, but it's my replacement. I haven't touched my DOC in over a decade. Yay! But I have relied on alcohol over that period from time to time. At my worst I drank everyday a whole bottle or even two of wine. My divorce was the black hole that sucked me in. Breakups always kill me...happy to report I'm single for 6 years and I stay away from men. Yes, relationships with men are what trigger my relapses so sadly they had to go. Lol
I was training for a half marathon (cuz addicts don't do that) and still drinking that much daily!!! I have no clue how I did it, but most my daily calories were alcohol & I somehow lived & reached my goal weight & completed the half marathon. Wow!
Fast forward to today. I have almost stopped drinking. I will admit I only drink when in a social setting. Which is usually only once every other month (6 times a year...been on this routine for 2 years) I cut myself off at 3. Alcohol wasn't my DOC so I guess that's why I have been able to do that. Not saying other addicts can do this, but to me I hate how I feel after just 2 or 3 drinks I remind myself of that at parties & social settings. Progress right...
I'm training for another half marathon and this time doing it without all the drinking.
You are in an inspiration! xo3
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