Less Alcohol - March 2018- One day at a Time
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One last reflection and then I must get out of this bed! It's nearly 10 am!
I went to get some take out this week. Sat at the bar waiting for the food, where i used to sit drinking many times after a long day work.
So, I ordered a club soda and appetizer. My favorite bartender never said "Oh why aren't you having wine." I debated explaining to him my AF journey but decided not to.
Anyway, as I sat there, I saw the same old regulars sitting there. Although I didnt really know their names, I used to talk to them.
Well, my point is, time has stood still for them. They are still sitting at the bar night after night drinking their martinis, wine, and manhattans. Nothing has changed in their life. Surely, they are missing out on some thing else. I felt sad for them, because I was them at one time.
Made me think of how much time I spent sitting on a bar stool "relaxing" instead of exercising, living my best life, getting things accomplished , or just being home with the family. Over the last two months, I've learned so much and accomplished a ton. And there they sit, night after night, almost frozen in time. Felt a little sorry for them.8 -
thetaminator wrote: »3 days AF! Brain fog lifting. The last three years have been drenched. March will be dry. I'm unable to be moderate which has led to weight gain. At 52, over-drinking just feels embarrassing and undisciplined...
I can totally relate to what you are saying. I'm turning 60 this year! Never too late to get things figured out.5 -
Yes, I am living my life again being AF instead of centering my life around alcohol!
@JulieAL1969 you have done an awesome job being AF these past few months and now March!!
Many are AF(me, too) and there are those having success moderating. Great job to all of us!!
I am hooked on Japanese Organic Sencha green tea! It is not even close to supermarket green tea. I had a great experience being showed how to exactly steep it at the shop. Great health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and belly fat and good for losing weight. The caffeine is way lower than regular coffee or black tea. 5 cups a day. Those 5 cups are equal to 1 cup of black tea or coffee (I can't remember which). So fun and delightful.
I also usually pour a diet Polar Half and Half with a couple of maraschino cherries and some of the pink juice in a glass when I get home from work. Half and half is grapefruit and lemon. Used to be glass after glass of wine, liquor or beer. So glad that life is done.7 -
@JulieAL1969, it's so exciting to follow your journey. 62 days is amazing. I'm now entering the one-week countdown to my Italy trip. I am planning to have some wine in Italy . . . however, for me, I've learned that once I allow myself that "just one," the AF struggle really starts all over again. It's happened 3 times since Jan. 1. I know in my rational brain that just staying the heck away from alcohol makes the most sense for me. I will be really curious to hear how that St. Patrick's Day drink works out for you. I know my Tuscan wine means that when I get home, it will be "Here I go again," but I'm willing to do that. HOWEVER, I'm thinking this will be the last time I'm willing to do it. It's self-punishment, really. Those first 10-12 days or so are so hard, and I don't want to experience Groundhog Day any more. Like others here, I have come to love kombucha and really good teas. Plus, Perrier and grapefruit juice really tastes just as good as Perrier and grapefruit juice and vodka. But I'm just not willing to put myself through the agony of sitting in a Tuscan vineyard and drinking only acqua minerale while my sister-in-law sips Chianti. I hope that at least the mindfulness and decision-making are a step in the right direction from mindless, unexamined drinking.
I'm looking forward to my first AF Oscars night in many years. Have a good week, everyone!3 -
I should have tried this staying sober thing in Obama Presidency6
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Can we look forward and imagine next year saying "It's been one year AF!!" This is very motivating for me.
@JulieAL1969 love your posts. Thanks for giving structure to this and initiating it.4 -
@JulieAL1969, it's so exciting to follow your journey. 62 days is amazing. I'm now entering the one-week countdown to my Italy trip. I am planning to have some wine in Italy . . . however, for me, I've learned that once I allow myself that "just one," the AF struggle really starts all over again. It's happened 3 times since Jan. 1. I know in my rational brain that just staying the heck away from alcohol makes the most sense for me. I will be really curious to hear how that St. Patrick's Day drink works out for you. I know my Tuscan wine means that when I get home, it will be "Here I go again," but I'm willing to do that. HOWEVER, I'm thinking this will be the last time I'm willing to do it. It's self-punishment, really. Those first 10-12 days or so are so hard, and I don't want to experience Groundhog Day any more. Like others here, I have come to love kombucha and really good teas. Plus, Perrier and grapefruit juice really tastes just as good as Perrier and grapefruit juice and vodka. But I'm just not willing to put myself through the agony of sitting in a Tuscan vineyard and drinking only acqua minerale while my sister-in-law sips Chianti. I hope that at least the mindfulness and decision-making are a step in the right direction from mindless, unexamined drinking.
I'm looking forward to my first AF Oscars night in many years. Have a good week, everyone!
Italy will be a beautiful trip! I will eagerly await the trip's details and your updates- which cities you love best? And everything in between!
I totally agree about having to sit through a Tuscan experience not drinking wine. I would not resist either, I think.
I'm sure we will all delight in hearing about it! And enjoy an AF Oscars evening with your kombucha!2 -
salleewins wrote: »Yes, I am living my life again being AF instead of centering my life around alcohol!
@JulieAL1969 you have done an awesome job being AF these past few months and now March!!
Many are AF(me, too) and there are those having success moderating. Great job to all of us!!
I am hooked on Japanese Organic Sencha green tea! It is not even close to supermarket green tea. I had a great experience being showed how to exactly steep it at the shop. Great health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and belly fat and good for losing weight. The caffeine is way lower than regular coffee or black tea. 5 cups a day. Those 5 cups are equal to 1 cup of black tea or coffee (I can't remember which). So fun and delightful.
I also usually pour a diet Polar Half and Half with a couple of maraschino cherries and some of the pink juice in a glass when I get home from work. Half and half is grapefruit and lemon. Used to be glass after glass of wine, liquor or beer. So glad that life is done.
Preparing and sipping tea makes you live in the moment. A Zen moment. Xo I really would love to learn more about seeping and the other benefits of different teas. I'll start by learning more about your Japanese Organic Sencha tea!2 -
Finally got an AF day yesterday. The two days previous were reduced by like half my usual. So maybe I can build on yesterday and make it to AF today.5
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Guys I am sooooo ready to start my healthy March now.
At the airport about to fly home from my trip to North Carolina. It was an amazing time, and as a craft beer lover it was one of the beat places to go with such great friends and coworkers.
But I can tell you after such a healthy Jan and Feb my body hates what happened the past two days. We didn’t eat anything healthy and drank so much craft beer. My body has gotten used to vegetables and lean meats. And my one day a week I have been drinking light beer.
First win was in the airport right now. I said I can’t wait to go back to eating healthy and not drinking. Everyone laughed at me. Then they all walked in the airport bar to get beers. I am sitting at the gate with a bottle of water.13 -
bocasdelgrandpabob wrote: »Finally got an AF day yesterday. The two days previous were reduced by like half my usual. So maybe I can build on yesterday and make it to AF today.
@bocasdelgrandpabob - You did it! Many congrats. That is truly a victory. You CAN DO this.1 -
Guys I am sooooo ready to start my healthy March now.
At the airport about to fly home from my trip to North Carolina. It was an amazing time, and as a craft beer lover it was one of the beat places to go with such great friends and coworkers.
But I can tell you after such a healthy Jan and Feb my body hates what happened the past two days. We didn’t eat anything healthy and drank so much craft beer. My body has gotten used to vegetables and lean meats. And my one day a week I have been drinking light beer.
First win was in the airport right now. I said I can’t wait to go back to eating healthy and not drinking. Everyone laughed at me. Then they all walked in the airport bar to get beers. I am sitting at the gate with a bottle of water.
when you are 95, all alone sitting in your living room with a tea, and they are all dead.....guess who will be laughing then7 -
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Guys I am sooooo ready to start my healthy March now.
At the airport about to fly home from my trip to North Carolina. It was an amazing time, and as a craft beer lover it was one of the beat places to go with such great friends and coworkers.
But I can tell you after such a healthy Jan and Feb my body hates what happened the past two days. We didn’t eat anything healthy and drank so much craft beer. My body has gotten used to vegetables and lean meats. And my one day a week I have been drinking light beer.
First win was in the airport right now. I said I can’t wait to go back to eating healthy and not drinking. Everyone laughed at me. Then they all walked in the airport bar to get beers. I am sitting at the gate with a bottle of water.
when you are 95, all alone sitting in your living room with a tea, and they are all dead.....guess who will be laughing then
Love this !2 -
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50 reasons why being sober is awesome!
Good video from this young lady who lists all the benefits of being sober.
The absolute most meaningful one for me was her 50th reason! You will love that reason, too.
It's soooooo true!
https://youtu.be/uFe1a86Ibl8 4 -
I'm in. Love my wine but need to be AF for 6 weeks as part of a fitness challenge!
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Can you tell I am not getting much of my grading (papers) done? I am watching these YouTube videos.
https://youtu.be/kI-BhQGwDO8
This comedian/talk show person says a lot of poignant stories about being an alcoholic. He says it's a thinking problem. And certain types of people just can't drink. Worthwhile to listen to if you tend to not be able to moderate. It's a humorous, sad but hopeful video.3 -
Guys I am sooooo ready to start my healthy March now.
At the airport about to fly home from my trip to North Carolina. It was an amazing time, and as a craft beer lover it was one of the beat places to go with such great friends and coworkers.
But I can tell you after such a healthy Jan and Feb my body hates what happened the past two days. We didn’t eat anything healthy and drank so much craft beer. My body has gotten used to vegetables and lean meats. And my one day a week I have been drinking light beer.
First win was in the airport right now. I said I can’t wait to go back to eating healthy and not drinking. Everyone laughed at me. Then they all walked in the airport bar to get beers. I am sitting at the gate with a bottle of water.
when you are 95, all alone sitting in your living room with a tea, and they are all dead.....guess who will be laughing then
Damn right man! It didn’t even bother me that they laughed
Hope I’m not alone though. I’d like to have a cat chilling in my lap while I sip that tea5 -
Guys I am sooooo ready to start my healthy March now.
At the airport about to fly home from my trip to North Carolina. It was an amazing time, and as a craft beer lover it was one of the beat places to go with such great friends and coworkers.
But I can tell you after such a healthy Jan and Feb my body hates what happened the past two days. We didn’t eat anything healthy and drank so much craft beer. My body has gotten used to vegetables and lean meats. And my one day a week I have been drinking light beer.
First win was in the airport right now. I said I can’t wait to go back to eating healthy and not drinking. Everyone laughed at me. Then they all walked in the airport bar to get beers. I am sitting at the gate with a bottle of water.
when you are 95, all alone sitting in your living room with a tea, and they are all dead.....guess who will be laughing then
Damn right man! It didn’t even bother me that they laughed
Hope I’m not alone though. I’d like to have a cat chilling in my lap while I sip that tea
haha.....my comment was two-edged definitely3 -
[ItJulieAL1969 wrote: »Can you tell I am not getting much of my grading (papers) done? I am watching these YouTube videos.https://youtu.be/kI-BhQGwDO8
This comedian/talk show person says a lot of poignant stories about being an alcoholic. He says it's a thinking problem. And certain types of people just can't drink. Worthwhile to listen to if you tend to not be able to moderate. It's a humorous, sad but hopeful video.
Yes.. i was thinking u are pretty clever. Super efficient
Thanku for your time, .. they are very helpful.
U r helping others kids by helping adults keep sober
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53 days AF. I’ve lost 27 lbs since I’ve been on MFP. Wish the big belly would go away.6
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Awesome videos @JulieAL1969! Thanks a bunch! I wrote most all of the 50 down. Comedian was great, too.2
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@NormInv wrote: »
when you are 95, all alone sitting in your living room with a tea, and they are all dead.....guess who will be laughing then
Love this, too!
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Looks like I did it again, another weekend with no alcohol. I also lost a couple of pounds in the last 10 days so I guess I will keep this AF train chugging along! Here's to a successful week for us all, no matter what our goals are 10
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islandbeez wrote: »Looks like I did it again, another weekend with no alcohol. I also lost a couple of pounds in the last 10 days so I guess I will keep this AF train chugging along! Here's to a successful week for us all, no matter what our goals are
what a babe!2 -
islandbeez wrote: »Looks like I did it again, another weekend with no alcohol. I also lost a couple of pounds in the last 10 days so I guess I will keep this AF train chugging along! Here's to a successful week for us all, no matter what our goals are
what a babe!
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islandbeez wrote: »islandbeez wrote: »Looks like I did it again, another weekend with no alcohol. I also lost a couple of pounds in the last 10 days so I guess I will keep this AF train chugging along! Here's to a successful week for us all, no matter what our goals are
what a babe!
Alcohol isnt for babes anyway
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JulieAL1969 wrote: »50 reasons why being sober is awesome!
Good video from this young lady who lists all the benefits of being sober.
The absolute most meaningful one for me was her 50th reason! You will love that reason, too.
It's soooooo true!https://youtu.be/uFe1a86Ibl8
She has many good points! Thank you for sharing this video 2
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