Less Alcohol- June 2018- One Day at a Time
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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 -
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