Less Alcohol- May 2018- One Day at a Time
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mommyoftwo0731 wrote: »I feel like that a lot when I drink . I do not enjoy the next morning or day after the night of drinking. I try to remind myself that before I start drinking ; “ is this something I really wanna do ?”
Yes, that's true. After work today, I was "excited" that I wont be drinking tonight. It is so much better not to drink - you feel clear, energetic and calm. I don't know why but wine has a very negative effect on me over the last year. Maybe with hormonal changes or my liver is not working to optimal capacity. It's brutal what even two glasses can do.
Tonight, I'm back to Perrier and look forward to a good night sleep.4 -
The only thing keeping me sober now is that there is no alcohol in the house. Have cravings but it is bearable. Just distracting myself. thank you8
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Me too, @erikNJ -I would always come home and drink more. I think most of us have come a long way since January.
Yes, we have all come a long way. I think some of us have broken that "drinking at home" desire. I think that by not keeping alcohol at home, I have broken that craving. Also, many of us have substituted our alcohol with tea or the like. Small victories do add up.6 -
https://thisnakedmind.com/6-reasons-i-dont-drink-alcohol/
I was just researching why as I age my body cannot handle the alcohol like it used to. Of course, it has to do with aging organs do not work as well as they did when young. Anyway, this was one of the first search links that popped up. Yet another subtle reminder how good that book This Naked Mind is and how many lives the author Annie Grace has changed.2 -
Still on my streak since the end of January. Haven't really told many people, not wanting to make a big deal about it.
I went to lunch with Mum last week and she went to the restaurant bar and ordered me a wine, then came back and told me. I nearly freaked out and made her go back and get her money back.
Didn't want to end my streak!
She was glad to hear I hadn't been drinking. She said my other siblings (sisters) haven't drunk alcohol in ages either. I should tell them too.JulieAL1969 wrote: »Last night, I had two glasses of wine. The effect of one hour of fun was a sleepless night. Tossing , turning, racing heartbeat, worrying about things, sweating, it was a horrible. No headache this morning but I would like a re-do. Skipping the wine and going back to my deep sleep. It wasn't worth it. Just sayin'I feel for ya, but thanks for sharing that. A great reminder for all of us.
Ditto!
We get to learn so much from each other in here.
I really appreciate everyone's posts.8 -
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This M-Th went by and I didn't even want to drink at night ... wait I did have one weak moment when I had a stressful hour and all I could think about was getting home and knocking one back. But then I thought, Why? I've been feeling so good during the day. Waking up feeling like I have energy. My productivity at work has gone up 100%. My memory is so much better. My sleep is a little better - I still need some work in that area, but I think it's stress related not booze related. The weak moment passed very quickly and I realized that I didn't want to go home and knock anything back.
My husband commented that I was a strong woman for moderating as well as I've been. My normal self deprecating self didn't have anything to say. All I could think was, "well yes I am! Thanks!"
Happy Memorial Weekend Everyone! Any good plans for the weekend? I have none. Just kicking back with the hubs. Unfortunately, it will be raining all weekend, so we won't even be spending it by the pool. Whatever you do, please be safe!8 -
Is this something that will be started in june?
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starryk02 there will be a new thread in June.
So I ended up texting the guy as he wanted to go for drinks. i told him I was taking a break from alcohol and he has gone silent. I am fine with that. I figured he went quiet before and there is a probably a reason we did not continue seeing each other. I need to continue not drinking right now. Tomorrow is 30 days and I commit to not drinking in June as well.11 -
trishfit2014 wrote: »starryk02 there will be a new thread in June.
So I ended up texting the guy as he wanted to go for drinks. i told him I was taking a break from alcohol and he has gone silent. I am fine with that. I figured he went quiet before and there is a probably a reason we did not continue seeing each other. I need to continue not drinking right now. Tomorrow is 30 days and I commit to not drinking in June as well.
Well, he made it easy for you. You wouldn't want someone like that:) You want someone who is proud of you and supportive. At least, it was in the early stages of dating you found out. Congrats on day 30!3 -
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@lorib642 Awesome job! Keep it up! xo3
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Thank you1
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trishfit2014 wrote: »starryk02 there will be a new thread in June.
So I ended up texting the guy as he wanted to go for drinks. i told him I was taking a break from alcohol and he has gone silent. I am fine with that. I figured he went quiet before and there is a probably a reason we did not continue seeing each other. I need to continue not drinking right now. Tomorrow is 30 days and I commit to not drinking in June as well.
Nice!! That took strength and commitment. If I were in that situation it is what I SHOULD do to shut the door early but that is not something I have mastered yet. I like leaving the option open until the last minute which does not always end going the way I want it to.4 -
@janejellyroll - "It's like addressing your engine check light by putting a piece of duct tape over it." Well said. Sometimes when that wine is calling my name I try to imagine how it's going to change anything and, more particularly, how I'm going to feel after I drink. There's a little bit of visualization involved, not to be too woo, when I imagine myself washing the wine glass and kind of feeling annoyed with myself, realizing there was just no need for me to drink at all.
Yes, when I'm feeling stressed or distressed and wanting to drink, I've been really forcing myself to answer "What will change if I have this drink?"
Nothing will change. I'll just have alcohol in me.
I like your trick of visualizing washing the wine glass.6 -
@JulieAL1969 i found one of the groups you mentioned. I got placed in one of the competitor groups. So get ready for some (friendly) competition!
Also, thank you for keeping this going. I know it helps for a lot of us!6 -
@JulieAL1969 i found one of the groups you mentioned. I got placed in one of the competitor groups. So get ready for some (friendly) competition!
Also, thank you for keeping this going. I know it helps for a lot of us!
So happy you found the group! It's very motivating. Love to have a friendly competition!
Love this thread! I need it more than ever. We are all so good for each other!2 -
Last night, we went downtown to a beautiful rooftop bar. I had a few vodkas and club soda drinks. Don't feel horrible today. But still shouldn't have indulged because it defeats my purpose to live a clean, healthy, clear headed life. So, I'm back to day 1. May rejoin The Alcohol Experiment. I'm tired of my own excuses (haha) of why I'll just indulge one more time.
On a positive note, I dont feel badly like I did having that wine the other night. That was an awful feeling.
Happy Weekend everyone! And to all who are in the military or were in the military, thank you for your service. Xo
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You probably react badly to the tannins in wine that are not present in vodka. This is what is dumb about me. I know how to drink with very little hangover. Why didn't I spend that time figuring out I shouldn't be drinking instead of how to get away with it?
The tannins are somewhat common knowledge. I won't share my other tricks as it would be counter-productive to this thread.
Happy Memorial Day to All and a special thanks to current and past members of our armed forces.3
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