Less Alcohol- July 2018- One Day at a Time

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  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Westschmeis wrote: »
    Interesting side effect for me is lower resting pulse rate, and lower average pulse rate. Really did not expect that, plus a new low on the scale this morning, and this is only a little over a week AF!

    HooRaw!!

    Great points! Our friend @NormInv posted his significant resting pulse rate change dramatically lowered over the time he has been AF. So, you are so right about noticing that. So happy for your 8 days of AF! Awesome!

    ouch....friend zoned
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    NovusDies wrote: »
    Orphia wrote: »
    @salleewins Hugs!

    Sometimes we can get into a really morbid mindset. A morbid downward spiral.

    Focusing on the bad things we do to ourselves and on our bad health aren't often great motivators.

    I think that's why "Being Kind to Tomorrow You" has been said to be helpful by so many.

    Focusing on doing nice things, and giving ourselves the treat of sobriety or moderation is a positive thing that breeds more positivity and good emotions.

    Have you participated in the Self-care challenge threads at all? I love them for their positive "vibes".


    I posted about this at some point I think or it could have been one of the many I wrote out and then deleted. When I am unhappy with something that happened yesterday I try (not always successful) to view it as something past me did or the flipside of "tomorrow you" would be yesterday me. It is a minor distinction but it helps me treat the situation as if someone else did it. I believe that in life that you can't expect grace from others unless you freely give it. So I can be disappointed that yesterday me didn't live up to expectations but I try to give grace as I would if it were someone else. More than anything if I can get the raw emotion out of the equation I can try and learn from what possibly went wrong.


    Insightful.

    Yes, it's hard to forgive ourselves, but often easier to forgive someone else.

    Something something something about the cells in our bodies being replaced daily/weekly/monthly etc and we're not the same person from one day/week/year to the next anyway.
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    bufger wrote: »
    I still haven't had a single drop of alcohol throughout this whole month :)

    Good work. I remember one of my dry months from a couple of years ago and the last part was actually pretty tough. Hopefully for you it will be smooth(er) sailing.
  • trishfit2014
    trishfit2014 Posts: 304 Member
    bufger wrote: »
    I still haven't had a single drop of alcohol throughout this whole month :)

    Good work!
  • trishfit2014
    trishfit2014 Posts: 304 Member
    Westschmeis wrote: »
    Interesting side effect for me is lower resting pulse rate, and lower average pulse rate. Really did not expect that, plus a new low on the scale this morning, and this is only a little over a week AF!

    HooRaw!!

    awesome on both. Great work
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Welcome, newbies!

    If you're posting on the app, don't click "Done" up the top unless you've seen your post has been uploaded!

    That darn "Done" tricks me so often!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,375 Member
    bufger wrote: »
    I still haven't had a single drop of alcohol throughout this whole month :)

    Wonderful! What a beautiful July for you! Congrats! Xo
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,375 Member
    andysport1 wrote: »
    Day 9
    It’s tough
    It’s easier than I thought
    I want a drink
    I don’t want to drink
    Last night I went out with 30 people they were mainly drinking I didn’t
    I think I felt good
    Afterwards I felt really good
    Welcome to my roller coaster ride of alcohol addiction

    Well, you said it perfectly. The mental back and forth is crazy. So happy you're on day 9. Buy yourself something little to represent day 10's success. You can look at it as a symbol of your hard work and dedication to your health. Xo
  • snoo61
    snoo61 Posts: 549 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Ok I did pretty well and was AF for 6 days. Then another birthday lunch happened, and I had a few drinks. So, I'm starting at day 1 again. BUT I have promised myself to keep trying and never stop trying. So, if I have to have one hundred "day 1"s until it sticks, I will.

    I also started a new hobby: knitting. So, I have been using that to keep my mind occupied and hands busy. After several hours this week, I am not farther than the casting off stage. But once again, I will keep at it. My plan WAS to make all of you hats for winter:) I'll settle for knitting a washcloth at this point.

    I'm happy to see our new friends are doing well. Yes, I agree that day 10 is a magical day when you feel like you can continue without too many issues.

    @Orphia Congrats on day 170. Bravo!
    @ErynVee It's a win-win. You're losing weight and staying sober.
    @imfitasacello I like your username:) Made me smile. I'm happy you found us and we found you. Sounds like you're meeting your goals.
    @trishfit2014 So happy to know you are doing well! And staying on course with your own goals. Yes, social occasions are difficult- I can relate.

    Knitting keeps your hands and mind occupied. Making something small is a good idea at first because it takes longer to knit something than crochet. If you get bored with knitting, try crochet. I do both and will help if you have questions. Also, you should check out ravelry.com. it's free, and there are free patterns for every level.
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    imfitasacello wrote: »
    I’m so inspired and encouraged by all of your words. I’ve been at this since Monday, so I’m just figuring things out (technology wise) so I haven’t been commenting as much as I’d like on individual posts. Takes me so long! I’m so grateful to have this fairly anonymous source of support. I’ve limited myself to one drink a day four four days, which is huge. It seems that if I pass the one drink threshold, all bets are off and I’ll keep going. Evening boredom and social situations are challenges for me. My weight is down and I’m feeling good about my progress so far. Thank you all for your support.

    Well done you,
    Ask yourself why one drink?

    Today take just a small sip and then sit back.
    Now, have a think “do you really like the taste?”

    I don’t want to know the answer, I just want you to know why you drink.

    The reason alcohol makes people feel relaxed is because it blocks your brain from working correctly.
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Ok I did pretty well and was AF for 6 days. Then another birthday lunch happened, and I had a few drinks. So, I'm starting at day 1 again. BUT I have promised myself to keep trying and never stop trying. So, if I have to have one hundred "day 1"s until it sticks, I will.

    I also started a new hobby: knitting. So, I have been using that to keep my mind occupied and hands busy. After several hours this week, I am not farther than the casting off stage. But once again, I will keep at it. My plan WAS to make all of you hats for winter:) I'll settle for knitting a washcloth at this point.

    I'm happy to see our new friends are doing well. Yes, I agree that day 10 is a magical day when you feel like you can continue without too many issues.

    Good on you,
    I read an ebook called “quit drinking the easy way”
    It made perfect sense to me.

    Maybe read the book

    Good luck today
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    So this is the big day
    The magical day

    Why ?
    Is it a 10 day myth?

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