Less Alcohol - March 2018- One day at a Time

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Happy March everyone! It's hard to admit this, but I did not do as well as I would have liked in February. While I did cut down the number of days I drank compared to the end of last year, I still had too many days where I drank more than I wanted to. So today I am starting off a new year of my life on a new path. Day one of alcohol free March. I know I can do this. I am not yet sure if this will become a permanent decision or not. One day (or month) at a time.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @momefee- So sorry for all that you are going through. Kudos to you for not using it as an excuse to imbibe, and instead recognizing it as an opportunity to make an important change. Best of luck to you! Hugs!
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    momefee wrote: »
    Good Morning! I'm ready....I think. I do not have any beer in the house. Beer is my thing.... I have Kombucha on my shopping list tonight after work. I do well until after work, I think that is common. I need to learn a new way to deal with a day in a special education classroom, don't get me wrong I love my job. On top of that I have a new stress of learning about my husband being unfaithful....He works away from home half the year and is still gone now, this does help with dealing with the situation (child involved) Anyway I learned about this last month and because of the shock and pain I did cut back my evening beers, because I know it could make things much more emotional and as my mind settles into my new direction in life I want to keep on this path of better things to come. Wish me luck, and thanks to all of you honest people here that make me feel comfortable enough to say this stuff. Happy March!

    So sorry that you are going thru that. Kudos to you for knowing not to drink because of the emotions. When I drink whatever I am going thru is exponential. That is a very smart decision. <3
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    angelacatheart wrote: »
    There's an article on elephant journal today called "You don’t have to be an Alcoholic to admit when Drinking Hurts your Life."

    Here is the link:

    https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/02/you-dont-have-to-be-an-alcoholic-to-admit-when-drinking-hurts-your-life/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=The Daily Mindful March 1st&amp;utm_content=The Daily Mindful March 1st+Version+A+CID_0b16cec30fc4b4820f5c13fdfd9b6d3e&amp;utm_source=Email Marketing&amp;utm_term=You dont have to be an Alcoholic to admit when Drinking Hurts your Life

    This was very good!! Thank you!

    This was funny I had to laugh " I no longer yank the microphone away from the DJ to start my own karaoke show" :D
  • MaryBethHempel
    MaryBethHempel Posts: 513 Member
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    MissMay wrote: »
    GOOD MORNING MARCH GROUP!!

    I was so excited with reading all the posts yesterday between the Feb thread and this new thread. It fills much time that I might have in the past decided to fill with having a cocktail.
    BAD thing about these hard winters in North Eastern USA is the down time and confined indoor time.

    I took Feb out in a great way last night. We went out for what I thought was going to be dinner. It ended up Hubby was just cruising the different places looking for social hour and to him, that is drinking hour.
    We went to a place we had not been in a while and when we were asked at the bar area what we would like. I said a virgin bloody Mary Heads turned...and the bartender loudly repeated my request, but hers was in the form of a question.

    My husband said: what no alcohol? I asked him were he had been in the past two months? Do you see me drinking everyday, anymore? I don't NEED to drink alcohol when I go out, SO STOP PUSHING ME! Besides we came out for food. Remember???

    It was a lovely spicy virgin bloody Mary. win~win

    Bring it on March!!!!!!

    Yesssssss you go girl!!!!

    YAY!! Good for you!! Great job! :)
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    ali3boys wrote: »
    Well, I'm defiantly in this time. ;) I've been in and out for a few months now. Nothing came together for me. I always ended up doing the same thing week after week. Now I'm participating in lent; and one of the things I've chosen to do was not drink. It's been SO AWESOME so far. I'm really surprised how well it's going. I was a little afraid I have to admit if I could actually do it. I'm not sure if it's going to continue so easy; but I have to admit it's a real eye opener for me. I'm really hoping that once lent is over I'm going to have a path on how to handle the future with alcohol wherever it may be. Right now it's easy to tell my friends I'm not drinking, but once lent is over I'm not sure if it's going to be so easy. Hopefully reading all your post, something will come together for me :-)

    I'm happy you're doing so awesome! Perfect time to quit during Lent. Xoxo
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    zenetanar wrote: »
    I moved to Germany in September and the beer and wine are so good... and so cheap... so it's so hard not to overindulge. (Chocolate too, but I've done better with that one since January.) I still want to enjoy a glass of wine at dinner, and the occasional beer, but I need to stop drinking half the bottle between when I get home and when I go to sleep! Or pouring myself a half litre of beer as soon as I walk in the door, and then sipping wine later on.

    I love Germany. Beautiful country. And the food is yummy! My favorite is Wienerschnitzel.
    Think of an alternative for when you walk in the door. Like put on the tea kettle. Or come in through another door... Just brainstorming:) Anything to change the pattern.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    angelacatheart wrote: »
    There's an article on elephant journal today called "You don’t have to be an Alcoholic to admit when Drinking Hurts your Life."

    Here is the link:

    https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/02/you-dont-have-to-be-an-alcoholic-to-admit-when-drinking-hurts-your-life/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=The Daily Mindful March 1st&amp;utm_content=The Daily Mindful March 1st+Version+A+CID_0b16cec30fc4b4820f5c13fdfd9b6d3e&amp;utm_source=Email Marketing&amp;utm_term=You dont have to be an Alcoholic to admit when Drinking Hurts your Life

    I read this article twice. Very good. I liked when she said she realized she sucked at drinking!
    The author said drinking with people was her hobby. I was like that, too. I used to visit a neighbor, mostly, because I knew she would offer me a glass of wine. And she and I would then polish off one or two bottles. Bad excuse to visit a friend, I know. But that's where my brain was last summer: How could I get a drink without pouring one myself. Made me feel less responsible for my actions.

    I saw her at a Super Bowl party and told her I quit drinking. She said longingly "I wish I could. But my husband loves to drink."



  • Alzzi76
    Alzzi76 Posts: 504 Member
    Sober_Is_Sexy wrote: »
    Hey there, I keep seeing this thread pop up and just really debated on whether I should comment or not. I am actually a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for a year and a half. I wanted to say hello and also add that since I’ve gotten sober, the sky is the limit with my health and fitness goals. I’ve never felt and looked better. So I commend all of you! I for one know it’s not easy :smile:

    Hello , I really like your username B) it says alot in a few words. Very positive! (= and encouraging.
    Now days u feel u have to b drunk to b sexy. But alot falls on your head if u arnt aware and sober and make sensible decisions.

    I am very pleaded you came in to this thread you are an inspiration to us. thank u for your post.

  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    Sober_Is_Sexy wrote: »
    Hey there, I keep seeing this thread pop up and just really debated on whether I should comment or not. I am actually a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for a year and a half. I wanted to say hello and also add that since I’ve gotten sober, the sky is the limit with my health and fitness goals. I’ve never felt and looked better. So I commend all of you! I for one know it’s not easy :smile:

    Thanks for commenting. So happy to hear from you! I am sure you feel amazing and you look beautiful, too. It's not easy, but your comments shows me that it is possible! xo

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