Less Alcohol- April 2018- One Day at a Time
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OK. I’m committing to a dry April. Monday the 2nd we’re driving to Houston for the Astros home opener after their World Series win. I’ve loved them since they were the Colt 45s. But there will ALWAYS be an occasion to celebrate. And that’s a good thing and means I have a rich life for which I’m thankful. But alcohol needs to go. I can’t deny that and am freaking sick of dancing with it. Im just announcing to you friends I’ve made here that my intention is for a dry April. Im scared but think I can do it. xoxo. And also if I post any rationalizations during April I would appreciate any gentle reminders to go back and read this post. I feel like I did as a kid on the high dive.
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I am aiming for wine only and only on Friday and Saturday. It feels like I have been drinking all my life - I practically have since I started when I was 18. I've come along way and have been able to control it i.e. cutback but I want to cutback more. Besides the older I get the harder it is to drink and keep weight down.8
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I mark an X on my calendar on my AF days. I aim for at least 2 days a week - it's a visual I can look at to see where I am on any given day. Sometimes I falter and go 3-4 days the following week.6
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@SD1957 As people who have been here a while already know, I keep a printed calendar of the current month on my fridge and put my corny "you're great!" or "good job!" stickers on every day. I too, love the visual. At first I was happy to have more non-drinking days than drinking ones. Now for April, I am committed to have a sticker on every single day. 2 down, 28 to go!11
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trying to decide if i want to go ahead and get my bottle of pinot grigio tomorrow after the gym & my therapy appt, or if i wanna wait until the weekend, since my birthday (the big 25
) is Saturday and I know I'm gonna want a little somethin' somethin' then. Decisions, decisions...
Wait til the weekend. It will be more special on your birthday. If it's not at home this week, you won't drink it:)6 -
trying to decide if i want to go ahead and get my bottle of pinot grigio tomorrow after the gym & my therapy appt, or if i wanna wait until the weekend, since my birthday (the big 25 ) is Saturday and I know I'm gonna want a little somethin' somethin' then. Decisions, decisions...
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trying to decide if i want to go ahead and get my bottle of pinot grigio tomorrow after the gym & my therapy appt, or if i wanna wait until the weekend, since my birthday (the big 25 ) is Saturday and I know I'm gonna want a little somethin' somethin' then. Decisions, decisions...
Do what’s right for you. And try to learn from each personal win and loss. Over time you will learn what is right for your journey.
Also, Happy (early) Birthday!!5 -
I'm in6
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Here I am, at 1am, watching tonight's recorded hockey game and I just poured a glass of water, at my drink limit. Had a hard time doing that in March!6
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Tough, emotional weekend, too much to get into now. Didn't drink Fri or Sat, however Easter I decided to open up a bottle of champagne to share with family. I think I drank half of the bottle! Maybe normally wouldn't have been a problem, but my I think my tolerance has gone way down. Felt terrible most of the today, still had to work and got through the day.
Back to AF days! My mind and I body deserve it.
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I am so glad I'm on a dry streak right now. My dad drank alot of Easter and felt like trash all day yesterday while I felt just dandy. I was also told by my (future) sister in law that I'm funner to be around while I'm sober.5
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@JulieAL1969
Pukka Tea??? Haha the ingredients sound devine, but that name??
@ksaghy I know what you mean about been drinking forever. I started when I was 18 also. It used to be legal to buy what we called 3.2 beer at 18 and also go to the bars way back then. Lots of college puking memories. We sure could have used that Pukka Tea, right Julie? I probably drink more frequently these days, but thank God that it's been years and years since I remember puking.3 -
@JulieAL1969, let me know what you think of that pukka rose tea! I have the detox, which I love, and the cleanse, which is okay, and the three ginger, which is pretty good too. I have looked at the Rose one but haven't bought it yet, would love to hear your thoughts about it!1
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trying to decide if i want to go ahead and get my bottle of pinot grigio tomorrow after the gym & my therapy appt, or if i wanna wait until the weekend, since my birthday (the big 25 ) is Saturday and I know I'm gonna want a little somethin' somethin' then. Decisions, decisions...
Wait and maybe you'll want something else: a massage to celebrate, or a facial... there are options.
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@JulieAL1969, let me know what you think of that pukka rose tea! I have the detox, which I love, and the cleanse, which is okay, and the three ginger, which is pretty good too. I have looked at the Rose one but haven't bought it yet, would love to hear your thoughts about it!
I have the Pukka RELAX and it's not my favorite. But the LOVE tea is really good. I like it! And the box and design is pretty too.1 -
Oh, that's what I meant, the love tea. Ok, thanks, I think I will give that one a try! (I love the box, too. The three ginger tea box is pretty, as well
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I'm in. Haven't had a drop since March 15th and have committed to keep going until my godchild's wedding in mid-July. Putting my running and strength training fist!6
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