Less Alcohol- April 2018- One Day at a Time
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I bought a clear tea mug at the tea store yesterday. That is so fun to steep the tea in it. It has it's own infuser that can be removed.
Also that pure cranberry juice and sparkling water is great with powdered stevia added at the end. You have to leave enough room as the stevia makes a foam that turns pinkish on top. Great fun;
Craving more sugar with this stress and indulging. Diet stinks for now. It will be temporary. If I was drinking instead, there may be no end in sight. I would love to have it all under control at once, but one thing at a time.
@crazykatlady those pictures are inspiring! I can relate completely to what you just posted. Great work!
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crazykatlady820 wrote: »My favorite group of folks on MFP! Hey, guys! I’m 170 days sober here. Some days are harder than others, but my goal is to abstain completely as my drinking was quite problematic and life has been so amazing (Though not necessarily easy.) the past 170 days. I have no intention of ever drinking again. Here is my latest progress pic comparison. I’m 57 pounds down and that is something I just couldn’t do when I was drinking because I would binge drink several nights a week and binge drinking always led to crazy binge eating. And the hangovers meant I never had energy to do much of anything.
A BIG Hug to u,.. u r sooo awesome. .. just look at u!!
U must feel a lot better. .. u look it!!
I have to say u have freshly inspired me.. reminding me of my past and to how much better life is for my body.
Its far from perfect but least not at goal weight yet so i still have a way to go but ive come quite a way, more mentally than physically.
This feed and all the members has been like, God sent for me.. you'll find it friendly and helpful too.
Lots of love to u and wish u the very best!!..
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Beside being AF for April (AFA) I intend to lose at least 8 lbs. However if I have a moment (or several) of weakness I will choose a sweet treat over alcohol. For me, that is far more important at this point in my life. Good luck, Friends, meeting your goals this month!11
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@enT304 that sounds like a great plan! I agree on the sweet treat!5
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For those of you who remember Wayne Dyer, here's a four minute clip for inspiration. And if you don't know him, he was one of the first genuine self help gurus from decades ago. He expresses just what we've been striving for on this thread. Think small. Think just for today, I will....
https://youtu.be/XNr62PhHOC811 -
crazykatlady820 wrote: »My favorite group of folks on MFP! Hey, guys! I’m 170 days sober here. Some days are harder than others, but my goal is to abstain completely as my drinking was quite problematic and life has been so amazing (Though not necessarily easy.) the past 170 days. I have no intention of ever drinking again. Here is my latest progress pic comparison. I’m 57 pounds down and that is something I just couldn’t do when I was drinking because I would binge drink several nights a week and binge drinking always led to crazy binge eating. And the hangovers meant I never had energy to do much of anything.
A BIG Hug to u,.. u r sooo awesome. .. just look at u!!
U must feel a lot better. .. u look it!!
I have to say u have freshly inspired me.. reminding me of my past and to how much better life is for my body.
Its far from perfect but least not at goal weight yet so i still have a way to go but ive come quite a way, more mentally than physically.
This feed and all the members has been like, God sent for me.. you'll find it friendly and helpful too.
Lots of love to u and wish u the very best!!..
Beautiful. This comment was meant for the picture!3 -
Day 6 - Today was tough. Weekends have usually been our drinking nights, or any days off sometimes spanning to weekdays as well. After a long day, I really wanted a glas of wine. Took a sipof wine from husband’s glass, but didn’t drink. I refused to break my AF April resolve even before April begins.7
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JulieAL1969 wrote: »For those of you who remember Wayne Dyer, here's a four minute clip for inspiration. And if you don't know him, he was one of the first genuine self help gurus from decades ago. He expresses just what we've been striving for on this thread. Think small. Think just for today, I will....
https://youtu.be/XNr62PhHOC8
Thanx Julie, he's my favorite.. very inspiring person3 -
crazykatlady820 wrote: »My favorite group of folks on MFP! Hey, guys! I’m 170 days sober here. Some days are harder than others, but my goal is to abstain completely as my drinking was quite problematic and life has been so amazing (Though not necessarily easy.) the past 170 days. I have no intention of ever drinking again. Here is my latest progress pic comparison. I’m 57 pounds down and that is something I just couldn’t do when I was drinking because I would binge drink several nights a week and binge drinking always led to crazy binge eating. And the hangovers meant I never had energy to do much of anything.
A BIG Hug to u,.. u r sooo awesome. .. just look at u!!
U must feel a lot better. .. u look it!!
I have to say u have freshly inspired me.. reminding me of my past and to how much better life is for my body.
Its far from perfect but least not at goal weight yet so i still have a way to go but ive come quite a way, more mentally than physically.
This feed and all the members has been like, God sent for me.. you'll find it friendly and helpful too.
Lots of love to u and wish u the very best!!..
Beautiful. This comment was meant for the picture!
Yes sorry, it was suppose to be there..1 -
Day 6 - Today was tough. Weekends have usually been our drinking nights, or any days off sometimes spanning to weekdays as well. After a long day, I really wanted a glas of wine. Took a sipof wine from husband’s glass, but didn’t drink. I refused to break my AF April resolve even before April begins.
We r with u here. Today has been a tough one for me too but when we are together we can get back easier. We have each other to support.
Thanks for sharing, it'll help alot readers as well.. xo2 -
Good Morning, Happy Easter and Happy April Fools Day! @JulieAL1969 Thank you for that inspiring video. I love to start the day with something like that. He had a great message.3
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@JulieAL1969 yes I remember Wayne Dyer, and reading his books years ago; I should re-read, thanks for posting the video I needed to hear that message today!2
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Hello! Good video @JulieAL1969! I will use that same thinking for food more often.3
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Got through our Easter brunch just fine without any alcohol. We had a ton of alternatives: club soda, orange juice, grapefruit juice, coffee, tea. Folks made spritzer things with the club soda and juices. All of us have cut back or stopped drinking and laughed about all the jelly beans we were eating. We are becoming sugarholics, LOL.
Definitely in for April and appreciate @JulieAL1969 once again for keeping things going. I'm AF Mon-Thurs still and allowing myself between one and two glasses of wine Fri-Sun. So far the past two weekends have been 4-6 oz. on Fri-Sun and that's it. I'm totally good with that. Thank goodness for Vacu Vins bc those bottles of wine are lasting forever. Also loving eating those calories instead of drinking them!
We just booked a five day cruise for May, booze inclusive. I'm bracing myself for that. I need all the practice I can get before mid May!4 -
Wow, @crazykatlady820, what a huge inspiration you are. Talk about changing your life. Your strength is amazing. I wish I could click "Inspiring" about 100 times!4
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I’m really annoyed right now and am wanting a drink but I’m gonna resist. I’m on day 8 of no booze and I am not gonna miss being able to put a sticker on my “Days without Booze” paper.13
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Day 6 - Today was tough. Weekends have usually been our drinking nights, or any days off sometimes spanning to weekdays as well. After a long day, I really wanted a glas of wine. Took a sipof wine from husband’s glass, but didn’t drink. I refused to break my AF April resolve even before April begins.
Way to be strong ! Once you hit ten days, you need to go and buy a little gift for yourself- bracelet, momento something to represent your accomplishment!3 -
I bought earrings for one month and the tea mug that I can steep my healthy green tea fresh for two months. So far I think I want some music for 3 months, which will be the 23rd this month.4
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