Less Alcohol- June 2018- One Day at a Time
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HI Friends, I am enjoying my day. I celebrated the last day of school with the students by going to our staff party. These people love a good time! I had two margaritas and a shot. I do have a dull headache in the back of my head today which is a good reminder that for those hours of fun, I have to pay a price. Worst of all, I had a sweaty , fast heart beating kind of night. Damn. I hate that.
The other thing I haven't had to face these last few months was waking up and thinking "I hope I didnt say or do anything stupid last night." I was with new colleagues and when I drink I get touchy and feely. Hugging people. Oh well, at least I'm a friendly drunk. Hate that fuzzy memory when you drink.
I just stopped and got a green smoothie. I dont have a bad hangover but I sure do miss Saturday mornings waking up rested and energetic. Alcohol robbed that from me and I let it. I think that will be it for awhile. I don't have any parties or events coming up for a few weeks. I'll just buckle down- eat healthy, organize the house, and read. I also signed up for a painting class once a week.
Sounds like you are all doing well! A few slip ups are reminders that it is a "One day at a time" philosophy. And One day we screw up, but the sun always comes up and we have a fresh start. Welcome to our new friends. I love the chatter and motivation we all bring to the thread. Xo6 -
JulieAL1969 wrote: »amberellen12 wrote: »Drank and ate
Question how do you edit your post? Can’t seem to find how to do it.
You can edit your post for only an hour after you wrote it. There is a * button on the post you made and hit it and edit.
I wondered what that was.1 -
One more comment Last night, I dreamt that I was watching my 20 year old son from a distance. In the dream, i saw him take out a bottle of vodka and pour it into his cup of soda. In the dream, i thought, "Well that is what he saw his parents doing all his life."
It was such a sad dream.11 -
Last night... wasn’t great. I knew I’d be drinking but I think my end count was 5 or 6 light beers (over the course of 4 hours). Felt fine today, but went way over calorie goal for yesterday due to the beer and the buzzed hunger. Not drinking today.5
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Day 1 AF under my belt. Had a hard time getting to sleep last night, partially because my cat would not stop licking my feet. Don't know what was up with that. So I had to put my feet under the covers even though it was too hot. He still plopped on my feet (He weighs 16 lbs) and wouldn't budge. Then I had bizarre dreams when I finally got to sleep. But at least I woke up with no alcohol drowsiness, made a green smoothie, and went and worked out. That's a very different Saturday morning for me. The thought of 29 more days AF, including my 25th anniversary, is daunting, but like you all have said, I just need to focus on today.
Have a great weekend, everyone!6 -
JulieAL1969 wrote: »amberellen12 wrote: »Drank and ate
Question how do you edit your post? Can’t seem to find how to do it.
You can edit your post for only an hour after you wrote it. There is a * button on the post you made and hit it and edit.
I tried pushing that button but it didn’t work. I’ll try it again on this post. Thanks for your help!
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Nope nothing!1
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amberellen12 wrote: »Nope nothing!
AFter you type something and post it, you see a wagon wheel little thing in the right side of your post. Click the thing, and then at bottom you should see the phrase "edit- one hour" or the like. Click that phrase and then your post should open. Otherwise, I'm not sure why it doesn't work for you:).1 -
Trying again0
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Nope I’m jink!1
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oh it's either going to be an icecream or some vodka right about now - AKKKKKKKKK HELP !!!5
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it would end up being a Magnum icecream bar - there's no tubs of it here LOL!5
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AF for June and beyond.8
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i ended up having some plain yogurt, blueberries and pistachios all mixed together.. better than what i was going to go for. but will drink water for the rest of the night - buckets full - THANK YOU!!!9 -
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I made it past day one. I had chocolate milk to substitute. Still 150 calories +/-, but it still wasn't alcohol!! I find that as long as I'm drinking something, it doesn't necessarily have to be alcohol - sometimes it's water too. Chocolate Nestle Quick milk sounded really good though.10
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Went to G's retirement bash in the bar last night. The upside was they'd put some effort into the food, so I got some good steak and chicken, rather than some the usual muck we endure here. I drank my litre of sparkling water, then decided I would have some Chivas, but with alot more sparkling water. Declined all offers of cake and finished the day just under my calorie allowance. 6 hrs sleep and I was up at 4am for a good yoga session and an ice cold shower. Tonight will be AF.6
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the husband and son and pizza and beer last night. i continued with my water. i'm happy with this because for a saturday night to NOT have a drink is a good thing
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Slept like a baby last night. Usually when i don't drink, I sleep soundly and calmly. I love AF evenings because the next morning you feel so damn good.13
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I'm with you on that, @JulieAL1969. For some reason I couldn't hold my eyes open at 9:30 last night, so I turned in. I just got up at 8:10 this morning. Bliss! I woke a couple of times during the night, but each time, I just rolled over and thought, "It sure feels good not to drink" and went right back to sleep. I agree that "the next morning" is just about the best thing about being AF. We're heading out to walk to a cafe on the square for breakfast tacos. Yay!6
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I'm with you on that, @JulieAL1969. For some reason I couldn't hold my eyes open at 9:30 last night, so I turned in. I just got up at 8:10 this morning. Bliss! I woke a couple of times during the night, but each time, I just rolled over and thought, "It sure feels good not to drink" and went right back to sleep. I agree that "the next morning" is just about the best thing about being AF. We're heading out to walk to a cafe on the square for breakfast tacos. Yay!
Yes I slept early and got up late. 8.5 hours of bliss, as you say. I also wake up smiling and say "i"m so happy i feel so good today." Enjoy the tacos!5 -
i ended up having some plain yogurt, blueberries and pistachios all mixed together.. better than what i was going to go for. but will drink water for the rest of the night - buckets full - THANK YOU!!!
You are welcome. Bravo to you! At first the cravings are strong but as you flex you will power muscle, that muscle gets stronger and the cravings get lesser.
I use to buy flavored or sparking waters, and pour them into a wine glass. The act of giving my mouth and hand something to do was very helpful. Also eating dinner earlier was helpful because I don't crave after my belly is full.3 -
I am a wine drinker - 2 glasses per night (sometimes 3) and recognize this is affecting my weight and also my mental health. My job is a nightmare, so when I get home I tell myself it is okay to have a glass or two of wine. This really started over the last two years when I switched jobs - prior to that I was eating super healthy, limiting my portions and running 5 times per week - training for races. But now i have a nice flabby belly and portion control is out the window. I go back and forth with my running, but am eager to take a challenge and be alcohol free Sunday through Thursday - and limited drinks on Friday and Saturday. So I am getting back on the road and starting to log in food and running via MFP.10
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I am a wine drinker - 2 glasses per night (sometimes 3) and recognize this is affecting my weight and also my mental health. My job is a nightmare, so when I get home I tell myself it is okay to have a glass or two of wine. This really started over the last two years when I switched jobs - prior to that I was eating super healthy, limiting my portions and running 5 times per week - training for races. But now i have a nice flabby belly and portion control is out the window. I go back and forth with my running, but am eager to take a challenge and be alcohol free Sunday through Thursday - and limited drinks on Friday and Saturday. So I am getting back on the road and starting to log in food and running via MFP.
Welcome to our group! We are here for you! Highly recommend you have some substitutes ready for Sun.-Thursday to beat the desire. You can do it! Yes, I read that when we drink alcohol, the body works on digesting that FIRST and then the food we eat, hence the beer belly on beer drinking men, etc. You'll do just fine!5 -
Went to G's retirement bash in the bar last night. The upside was they'd put some effort into the food, so I got some good steak and chicken, rather than some the usual muck we endure here. I drank my litre of sparkling water, then decided I would have some Chivas, but with alot more sparkling water. Declined all offers of cake and finished the day just under my calorie allowance. 6 hrs sleep and I was up at 4am for a good yoga session and an ice cold shower. Tonight will be AF.
Sounds like a successful night! You definitely drank enough water to counter the Chivas. Bravo!1 -
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I made it past day one. I had chocolate milk to substitute. Still 150 calories +/-, but it still wasn't alcohol!! I find that as long as I'm drinking something, it doesn't necessarily have to be alcohol - sometimes it's water too. Chocolate Nestle Quick milk sounded really good though.
One day at a time! Great work resisting. Yes, sometimes a tasty substitute is a must.3 -
sunnyside1213 wrote: »AF for June and beyond.
Welcome to our group! Lean on us!3
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