Less alcohol- February 2018- one day at a time
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jsmith2377 wrote: »I'm in for this month. I don't plan on completely abstaining but I know I need to drink less to meet my weight loss goals. I want to drink only 2-3 days a week.
Me too! It's my birthday month so AF is not realistic. Then again there's always a good reason to have a nice glass of wine!6 -
Pretty good, I crave the clarity of mind and my tea and my time back to me.....its like, dare I say, I have become addicted to not drinking?
@NormInv I love the idea of being "addicted" to not drinking. Nice phrase and it made me think. What a great way to look at it. I never thought I would say I love tea, but I'm getting to that point. Tea and diet ginger ale have made a huge difference in leaving my daily wine habit behind.
Had two glasses of wine last night, a night I'm "scheduled" to drink. Again, eh. I know I keep saying that, so the question is why don't I just quit altogether? Just not sure how to answer that right now. I guess there's still this mystique attached to it, the idea that I love wine and I'll miss it too much if I give it up. But my recent experiences have been so meh with it. I keep wondering why I'm still drinking. Also I had trouble sleeping and woke up with a headache. Doesn't take much wine to get those headaches going these days!
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Beat back a craving last night, I was ready to get in the car and head to the store. I went to bed instead.
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MaryBethHempel wrote: »46 days AF!! YAY!
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dressagerider1020 wrote: »Beat back a craving last night, I was ready to get in the car and head to the store. I went to bed instead.
Good job! Weekends are tougher....need to plan ahead activities like gym, sauna, run to avoid alcohol....I am planning my evening ahead of time12 -
We are more than half way through February, and I would love to see this thread to keep going. You all have been so inspirational to me, I come here often and read all or your comments, stories... I can't speak for the group, but for me this has been a great place to come. Since finding this group on Monday, I feel I can stay AF for as long as I choose to. I hope that this will continue for many months to come, maybe the all of 2018!11
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looneycatblue wrote: »We are more than half way through February, and I would love to see this thread to keep going. You all have been so inspirational to me, I come here often and read all or your comments, stories... I can't speak for the group, but for me this has been a great place to come. Since finding this group on Monday, I feel I can stay AF for as long as I choose to. I hope that this will continue for many months to come, maybe the all of 2018!
Yes, i was thinking that too yesturday.
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you got this @kittybenn2
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Ugh they are predicting a snowstorm and I'd love to just sit on the couch and have a bottle of wine.8
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that's how I felt today, it was dark and gloomy and a little rainy. I did some yard work (which I HATE, really wanted a reward for that!), and some inside organizing, read some blogs, and planned my meals for the week so I don't have to guess later on.
Now I'm too tired to go out, so maybe I'll try some tea.
Do you have a plan for tonight? Netflix, movie, book? Sometimes I can get caught up in online games, mahjong is a favorite. No signing up or logging in.
http://www.freegames.ws/games/boardgames/mahjong/freemahjong.htm2 -
dressagerider1020 wrote: »that's how I felt today, it was dark and gloomy and a little rainy. I did some yard work (which I HATE, really wanted a reward for that!), and some inside organizing, read some blogs, and planned my meals for the week so I don't have to guess later on.
Now I'm too tired to go out, so maybe I'll try some tea.
Do you have a plan for tonight? Netflix, movie, book? Sometimes I can get caught up in online games, mahjong is a favorite. No signing up or logging in.
http://www.freegames.ws/games/boardgames/mahjong/freemahjong.htm
I like mahjong connect, butterflies4 -
Eek. First post here... I know that knocking the nightly beers on the head is the thing.5
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dressagerider1020 wrote: »that's how I felt today, it was dark and gloomy and a little rainy. I did some yard work (which I HATE, really wanted a reward for that!), and some inside organizing, read some blogs, and planned my meals for the week so I don't have to guess later on.
Now I'm too tired to go out, so maybe I'll try some tea.
Do you have a plan for tonight? Netflix, movie, book? Sometimes I can get caught up in online games, mahjong is a favorite. No signing up or logging in.
http://www.freegames.ws/games/boardgames/mahjong/freemahjong.htm
Watching the Olympics3 -
I just really like wine and whisky, don't really need any triggers, or maybe just everyday life is the trigger.
My life is better with alcohol, just not so much as I had grown into drinking.
Have no interest in going AF, just want to be under control within a healthy and fit range. And, thanks to MFP that seems to be happening.
Stay tuned! Down 40 pounds so far, and much more active.13 -
I’ll give it a try! I have been a social boozer since college, but counting calories does bring an awareness.6
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pedagopractice wrote: »I’ll give it a try! I have been a social boozer since college, but counting calories does bring an awareness.
Welcome we all have different goals here so if you want to stop or cut down, this is for you! You will find inspiration and support from everyone!4 -
nigelgreen8961 wrote: »Eek. First post here... I know that knocking the nightly beers on the head is the thing.
Welcome! My goal is to cut back on beer too. Trying to keep it down to 6 a night. Did about 50% in January, but not quite there for February yet. Its a process. You will find a lot of insight and support on this thread.4 -
@angelacatheart Not only on tv shows but every other song on the radio. And try buying a birthday card for someone that doesn't make a reference to alcohol. Once I started noticing these things I am seeing them everywhere.7
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