Less Alcohol - March 2018- One day at a Time
Replies
-
So much positivity here! I’ve gained so much from this amazing group. As an English teacher, I have seen too much harm from censorship. I wish you all well and will continue to feel a connection with like-minded and non-judgmental people fighting the good fight. Will continue to draw strength from this group when in Italy next week. I am perhaps wrong but what I saw was a well-meaning and kind soul go down on social media and I feel I would be wise to withdraw from a group that has been a lifeline for me since Jan. 1. Thank you, Julie!
What's up? I don't know what happened. Stay with our group- we LOVE hearing your thoughts.
We have to hear all about Italy. Don't leave us. xoxo5 -
@JulieAL1969 - wow, Julie - 12,000 steps is amazing. Yesterday I felt like I was walking all day and still only got up to 8,000, LOL. I love the Insight Timer app too. You are absolutely killing it- congrats!4
-
Last night my husband drank a 12 pack of beer and when it was gone he tried accusing me of taking some of his beers. I just kind of laughed and told him, no, I haven't been drinking during the week at all for a while now and he knows that. He's in bed with a headache not going to work today. Then I thought about how I used to "hoard" beers. I wouldn't accuse people of taking my beer but I would set a few aside so no one else could find or drink them. It makes me cringe a little now but I'm glad I don't do that anymore.15
-
@BuffMom84 its great you are staying strong even while watching your husband drink. I would have a really hard time if my husband drank wine (my drink of choice)3
-
@SanDiegofitmom Thanks. It's definitely not easy at times. Last night I almost felt like grabbing a beer but I grabbed my guitar and played it instead. Hearing him complain about his migraine this morning and seeing him now sleeping on the couch at 11 am wasting one of his vacation days, it's totally worth it to not drink. I feel bad about all those mornings when I was hungover (last summer especially) and I could have taken my kids to the park or to a playgroup and I didn't. So glad I'm not doing that anymore! This summer will definitely be better.8
-
...when it was gone he tried accusing me of taking some of his beers.... I wouldn't accuse people of taking my beer but I would set a few aside so no one else could find or drink them. It makes me cringe a little now but I'm glad I don't do that anymore.
I can so relate to this. I would make sure my husband always had craft beers that he liked on hand so that he did not try to “steal” any of my wine. I would also watch how big of a glass he poured for himself and would worry about running out, or not getting my fair share. This line of thinking was embarrassing to me but yet still I couldn’t stop that thought train. Such a relief to not have thoughts I am embarrassed about (at least around alcohol, lol). I’ve been at this a couple of months now and my husband has actually cut back some too. Just not having me drinking has slowed him down a bit. I think we both used to compete for the wine.
Enjoy the extra time in the park with your kids! Yeah for no hangovers!!
6 -
Haven't chimed in since Feb. but wishing you all well. I enjoyed the challenge of AF January and Feb. I almost made Feb but decided to bail since I had a great limited local brew available.
I consider myself fortunate where I have no issues moderating and quite honestly seem to go more days without anything than I do with something. When I do have something it almost always ends with one drink.
I've read through most of this thread today and see many here are facing serious issues "head on".
Routing you all on to accomplish your goals - no matter if they are totally quitting or finding your happy place of sustainable moderation.
Best wishes!13 -
Last weekend was not good at all. 2 days I had binge drinking. Then I got into a funk of depression. Did not go to workout Mon or Tues. Slept ALL day!!! I just couldn't get my crap together. I feel better and back on track. I cannot give up. I refuse to give up!15
-
Last weekend was not good at all. 2 days I had binge drinking. Then I got into a funk of depression. Did not go to workout Mon or Tues. Slept ALL day!!! I just couldn't get my crap together. I feel better and back on track. I cannot give up. I refuse to give up!
Your right !!! Don't give up !!! We're all in this together finding our on way of what will work best for us individually; no matter how little or long that journey maybe.5 -
I, too, am cheering everyone on, no matter what your goals are- AF or moderation. You all rock!! I also wanted to say thank you to the person/ people who talked about Pukka Detox tea, earlier in the thread. I came across some last weekend, and because I had heard such good things about it here, I decided to pick some up. I'm so glad I did! It's really so good, thank you!!!
Well, I am on day 66 AF, and feeling a bit nervous about my upcoming vacation. As I have said before, it was never really my plan to cut out alcohol for good. However, I have been learning and growing and experiencing so much over the past 2+ months, so I have continued with it. I did always plan to have 2 drinks while on my holidays, but now that it is coming closer, I am just not sure. I guess I'll see how I feel at the time and remember that, whatever I decide, it's ok and information for me. I like what you have said in the past, Julie, about being alcohol-free 99% of the time. I just hope that, if I do open that door again, I can keep it at that!8 -
Last weekend was not good at all. 2 days I had binge drinking. Then I got into a funk of depression. Did not go to workout Mon or Tues. Slept ALL day!!! I just couldn't get my crap together. I feel better and back on track. I cannot give up. I refuse to give up!
Your right !!! Don't give up !!! We're all in this together finding our on way of what will work best for us individually; no matter how little or long that journey maybe.
Thank you!4 -
Last weekend was not good at all. 2 days I had binge drinking. Then I got into a funk of depression. Did not go to workout Mon or Tues. Slept ALL day!!! I just couldn't get my crap together. I feel better and back on track. I cannot give up. I refuse to give up!
Good for you! I was down on myself for drinking more days in a row than I planned but I’m taking 7 days off and loving it. I think the whole point of this is learning and growing and making mistakes and slowly bettering our lives. Crazy how alcohol can effect the mood!!!10 -
Gave up alcohol for Lent and have been successful so far. The only real temptation I've had thus far was last weekend. My wife and I went to a birthday celebration for a friend and the first thing she asked me is "What beer are you drinking tonight?" She then asked me what beer she should order. Everyone at the table had a drink and it was a bit odd for me to be drinking water, but I stuck to my guns.
Later in the evening, another friend asked me to pick out a beer for him. I am known for being a bit of a beer snob, but I didn't realize how closely I am identified with my affinity for craft beers. It was an eye-opener and not in a good way.13 -
Ghostofachance wrote: »Gave up alcohol for Lent and have been successful so far. The only real temptation I've had thus far was last weekend. My wife and I went to a birthday celebration for a friend and the first thing she asked me is "What beer are you drinking tonight?" She then asked me what beer she should order. Everyone at the table had a drink and it was a bit odd for me to be drinking water, but I stuck to my guns.
Later in the evening, another friend asked me to pick out a beer for him. I am known for being a bit of a beer snob, but I didn't realize how closely I am identified with my affinity for craft beers. It was an eye-opener and not in a good way.
Eh, based on this story I look at that more as people respect your taste in craft beer as opposed to you being known as a drunk.5 -
So much positivity here! ... what I saw was a well-meaning and kind soul go down on social media and I feel I would be wise to withdraw from a group that has been a lifeline for me since Jan. 1.
donimfp, please explain! You've been a valued poster here since the beginning - what happened? Who is the "well-meaning and kind soul" who went down on social media?
5 -
<peeks in from behind the curtain>
hello my people - great to see y'all staying strong
you know this thread is all about kindness.....we have to be kind to each other BUT to ourselves too. i wish it was easy11 -
So much positivity here! I’ve gained so much from this amazing group. As an English teacher, I have seen too much harm from censorship. I wish you all well and will continue to feel a connection with like-minded and non-judgmental people fighting the good fight. Will continue to draw strength from this group when in Italy next week. I am perhaps wrong but what I saw was a well-meaning and kind soul go down on social media and I feel I would be wise to withdraw from a group that has been a lifeline for me since Jan. 1. Thank you, Julie!
Baby come back, any kind of fool could see
There was something in everything about you7 -
I used to drink a glass of wine a day. I have cut back though. Friend me4
-
I feel soooooo much better! My boot camp instructor told me to get me *kitten* in class this evening. Glad I went. I burned 891 calories. Now I'm sitting in a whirlpool tub! I feel tons happier!
Exercise really really helps with depression and a funky attitude at least for me.
6 -
Overwhelmed with kindness. No I won’t elaborate but thanks y’all. Love you @norminv.
@dbanks80, so wonderful that you can be up front about “failing”. No doubt you will make it and beyond make it!!
Thank you for inviting me back to the journey. My black sneakers are ready for Italy but I’m flying to DC via Boston Monday to begin the odyssey and it looks like y’all in the northeast are facing some crazy weather yet again. Que sera, sera but one thing’s for sure . . . no alcohol until Tuscan vineyards. Even if alcohol would sorta help with my weather anxiety. Down girl.8 -
Overwhelmed with kindness. No I won’t elaborate but thanks y’all. Love you @norminv.
@dbanks80, so wonderful that you can be up front about “failing”. No doubt you will make it and beyond make it!!
Thank you for inviting me back to the journey. My black sneakers are ready for Italy but I’m flying to DC via Boston Monday to begin the odyssey and it looks like y’all in the northeast are facing some crazy weather yet again. Que sera, sera but one thing’s for sure . . . no alcohol until Tuscan vineyards. Even if alcohol would sorta help with my weather anxiety. Down girl.
I hope you have a wonderful trip and enjoy lots of good wine and pasta.....7 -
Overwhelmed with kindness. No I won’t elaborate but thanks y’all. Love you @norminv.
@dbanks80, so wonderful that you can be up front about “failing”. No doubt you will make it and beyond make it!!
Thank you for inviting me back to the journey. My black sneakers are ready for Italy but I’m flying to DC via Boston Monday to begin the odyssey and it looks like y’all in the northeast are facing some crazy weather yet again. Que sera, sera but one thing’s for sure . . . no alcohol until Tuscan vineyards. Even if alcohol would sorta help with my weather anxiety. Down girl.
Have soooo much fun in Italy!!! You cannot leave us!!! I enjoy reading your inspiring posts! AND you have to tell us all about Italy!!5 -
Overwhelmed with kindness. No I won’t elaborate but thanks y’all. Love you @norminv.
@dbanks80, so wonderful that you can be up front about “failing”. No doubt you will make it and beyond make it!!
Thank you for inviting me back to the journey. My black sneakers are ready for Italy but I’m flying to DC via Boston Monday to begin the odyssey and it looks like y’all in the northeast are facing some crazy weather yet again. Que sera, sera but one thing’s for sure . . . no alcohol until Tuscan vineyards. Even if alcohol would sorta help with my weather anxiety. Down girl.
So glad you didn't just disappear! You're an important part of us. Have a wonderful time in Italy! Safe travels 1 -
Overwhelmed with kindness. No I won’t elaborate but thanks y’all. Love you @norminv.
@dbanks80, so wonderful that you can be up front about “failing”. No doubt you will make it and beyond make it!!
Thank you for inviting me back to the journey. My black sneakers are ready for Italy but I’m flying to DC via Boston Monday to begin the odyssey and it looks like y’all in the northeast are facing some crazy weather yet again. Que sera, sera but one thing’s for sure . . . no alcohol until Tuscan vineyards. Even if alcohol would sorta help with my weather anxiety. Down girl.
Hey its so nice have the family back together
together
Im really thankful to hear everyone again. I say u deserve time away. Wish u all the best.. xxoo2 -
Sorry I haven’t been posting much this month. I haven’t honestly had much positive to say. That trip that started this month threw me off, and work sucks.
Thankfully I haven’t had a drink and I have been staying under my calories everyday, but I’m not excited about it like I was in Jan/Feb. Also I have only gone to the gym one day and after finally getting on track with yoga I am off that now.
I have been reading this thread everyday. That’s helping with my food/drink goals.
@donimfp enjoy your vacay!6 -
Sorry I haven’t been posting much this month. I haven’t honestly had much positive to say. That trip that started this month threw me off, and work sucks.
Thankfully I haven’t had a drink and I have been staying under my calories everyday, but I’m not excited about it like I was in Jan/Feb. Also I have only gone to the gym one day and after finally getting on track with yoga I am off that now.
I have been reading this thread everyday. That’s helping with my food/drink goals.
@donimfp enjoy your vacay!
Thanks Eric, I appricate your posts and was missing them and thanks for sticking with us yippy have been valuable too.
Everyone has their own trials. Yours is especially interesting. I really love your stories abt your work and how u overcome it. Itd be like me working at a chocolate factory.
I fully understand you not posting, ive been abit like that too.
Thanks again.3 -
Sorry I haven’t been posting much this month. I haven’t honestly had much positive to say. That trip that started this month threw me off, and work sucks.
Thankfully I haven’t had a drink and I have been staying under my calories everyday, but I’m not excited about it like I was in Jan/Feb. Also I have only gone to the gym one day and after finally getting on track with yoga I am off that now.
I have been reading this thread everyday. That’s helping with my food/drink goals.
@donimfp enjoy your vacay!
0 -
Overwhelmed with kindness. No I won’t elaborate but thanks y’all. Love you @norminv.
@dbanks80, so wonderful that you can be up front about “failing”. No doubt you will make it and beyond make it!!
Thank you for inviting me back to the journey. My black sneakers are ready for Italy but I’m flying to DC via Boston Monday to begin the odyssey and it looks like y’all in the northeast are facing some crazy weather yet again. Que sera, sera but one thing’s for sure . . . no alcohol until Tuscan vineyards. Even if alcohol would sorta help with my weather anxiety. Down girl.
How exciting to be heading to Tuscany. Enjoy the golden sunshine.1 -
I hear ya. I do feel guilty when I go off track. I'm back on day one AF and I'm refocusing back at gym. Ugh my back is not good and after being away from it for 12 days. I guess I've set myself up to almost start from scratch. I do read daily everyone's comments, struggles, etc. You guys r awesome. You all keep me motivated. We just have to pick ourselves when down and start again! On my way to yoga after finishing my protein shake. Not GIVING up!7
-
missanne11 wrote: »I hear ya. I do feel guilty when I go off track. I'm back on day one AF and I'm refocusing back at gym. Ugh my back is not good and after being away from it for 12 days. I guess I've set myself up to almost start from scratch. I do read daily everyone's comments, struggles, etc. You guys r awesome. You all keep me motivated. We just have to pick ourselves when down and start again! On my way to yoga after finishing my protein shake. Not GIVING up!
Never give up. It's always a challenge to get back into the gym after a break. just thinking about it makes me tired! LOL But soon I'm like Pavlov's dog feeling something's wrong if I don't get there. Take it easy going back. Be gentle with yourself.5
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions