Less Alcohol - August 2018 - One Day at a Time
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@Callandscaper, that sounds like a great moderation plan. I'm glad that works for you!
@RubyRed427, have you tried subbing sparkling water (Pellegrino or Perrier) for the club soda? I can't tolerate soda either, but the water is fine. I have trouble finding good subs for alcohol because I don't like sweet "mocktails," but I do get sick of plain old water. This weekend my husband mixed grapefruit juice and diet ginger ale, and I really liked it. Heavier on the juice so not so sweet. He laughed when he offered me a second one and I said, "No, one's my limit."
On that note, I've noticed that I expect to have a drink in my hand pretty constantly, albeit a non-alcoholic drink. I wonder when that will fade. Surely other non-drinkers don't constantly need to be drinking something. I guess that's a habit I got into with the alcohol.
Have a great week, everyone.
I do like Pellegrino and Perrier; I think I’ll switch to that always instead of soda.
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Just checking in to say that last night was my hardest in terms of really wanting to drink, and convincing myself that was ok...if it hadn't been Sunday I most likely would have gone to specs for a bottle of vodka. Thankfully, I didn't have that option!9
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Ksandoval0401 wrote: »Just checking in to say that last night was my hardest in terms of really wanting to drink, and convincing myself that was ok...if it hadn't been Sunday I most likely would have gone to specs for a bottle of vodka. Thankfully, I didn't have that option!
Congratulations on getting through it!3 -
Made it through the weekend with no drinks. Saturday was hard for me. We went to a family member's house that turned out to be a bad choice and I really wanted to join in but told myself that it wasn't worth it.8
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@Ksandoval0401 and @bdbchick - Congrats on the AF weekend! Hopefully just knowing you can do it will be enough to do it as many times as you want going forward.7
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Well, NovusDies, took your advice and got my 71 year-old self capering to Nothin' Fancy's "I Met My Baby In The Porta John Line". I feel GREAT, but my Catpuccino has now confirmed that his Person is crazy.8
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I have a personal challenge for everyone this week. At least 3 times this week turn on one of your favorite upbeat songs and dance. If, like me, you can't dance that well then dance awkwardly. Have yourself a 2-3 minute celebration whether you have a good reason or not. It doesn't matter if you do it alone or with someone else.
You're on. Challenge accepted. I think that is a great idea!!3 -
Day 2 AF-today was easier than yesterday.7
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pjmfitforme wrote: »Day 2 AF-today was easier than yesterday.
Flex those muscles! Way to go1 -
pjmfitforme wrote: »Day 2 AF-today was easier than yesterday.
@pjmfitforme Fantastic!
The first day is the hardest, and requires courage.
Then, I found, the happy hormones kick in and make subsequent days easier and easier.5 -
forestdweller46 wrote: »Well, NovusDies, took your advice and got my 71 year-old self capering to Nothin' Fancy's "I Met My Baby In The Porta John Line". I feel GREAT, but my Catpuccino has now confirmed that his Person is crazy.
Nice and lol. You get extra points for the use of capering. I think it is good to let loose and be crazy occasionally. Who wants to be serious all the time?
Come on people and shake your groove thing!
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lorrainequiche59 wrote: »I have a personal challenge for everyone this week. At least 3 times this week turn on one of your favorite upbeat songs and dance. If, like me, you can't dance that well then dance awkwardly. Have yourself a 2-3 minute celebration whether you have a good reason or not. It doesn't matter if you do it alone or with someone else.
You're on. Challenge accepted. I think that is a great idea!!
I did my first installment this morning. Got my blood pumping and felt silly and youthful the entire time... what is not to love?
Oh and appropriately I chose "I Can't Dance" by Genesis for today's song selection.5 -
So what are some of the things you do to distract yourself from wanting that drink? Such as when, happy hour rolls around just before dinner or the usual drink after work, etc....0
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Ksandoval0401 wrote: »Just checking in to say that last night was my hardest in terms of really wanting to drink, and convincing myself that was ok...if it hadn't been Sunday I most likely would have gone to specs for a bottle of vodka. Thankfully, I didn't have that option!
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So what are some of the things you do to distract yourself from wanting that drink? Such as when, happy hour rolls around just before dinner or the usual drink after work, etc....
It’s funny to sit and watch people convince themselves, it tastes nice, or it quenches their thirst.
By the way, I was an alcoholic
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Really great thread. Thanks to all for sharing!2
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So what are some of the things you do to distract yourself from wanting that drink? Such as when, happy hour rolls around just before dinner or the usual drink after work, etc....
I like to make a big pot of tea (even in the summer), I keep pouring and sipping. I also change my scenery- go for a walk, take a bath, etc.5 -
My house is a lot cleaner than it's been in a while, lol. I'm shampooing my carpets right now, which is desperately needed. I'm thankful to have all this extra energy!!7
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Same here @MonkeyMel21. I’ve rearranged my pantry, frozen fruit and kale for smoothies, and mastered a few Southeast Asian dishes. The energy feels like that week or so before going into labor.
As far as cravings, it is still really working for me to think “I’m glad I don’t have to subject myself to drinking and its many negative effects on me” rather than thinking I’m depriving myself of a treat. The more I’ve done this since July 22 the less I even think about having a drink. I know we’re all different but that’s what is working for me.7 -
I was just going to comment like some people above I have a lot of energy these days. It’s been 17 days AF. Last night, most of the reunion guests had champagne and whiskey including my husband. Today, I drove home and felt so alert while my husband was sleeping in the passenger seat. Another benefit to less alcohol.8
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