Less Alcohol - August 2018 - One Day at a Time
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Pre-logged all of my meals for the weekend. None left for alcohol.
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@SpanishFusion, your request is certainly granted! Please be kind to yourself. I know that's hard in the midst of stress.6
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@SpanishFusion, your request is certainly granted! Please be kind to yourself. I know that's hard in the midst of stress.
Thank you. I'm going to try.5 -
July I blew it up. And even though today is August 10 and I’ve drank... tomorrow August 11 and so on will be AF. Im ready. I feel as though being home with five kids summer break it’s very stressful but I need a new outlet I’ve done it before and I can do it again my opinion for me is that I think drinking makes me calm her but it really does night and to me it’s a waste of money so if I decide to do it again it will be a night where I am out with friends it’s planned, we have a sitter and it’s going to be fun it’s not me at home in the early afternoon opening up a beer I’m trying to take the edge off I want to incorporate healthy decisions I honestly truly do I’m done I’m fed up I’m disgusted with myself tomorrow is a new day and I’m doing it for myself 98% information children I will be such a better mother better human I am so looking forward to the feeling of “having to have that drink” be gone!!! ❤️ thanks for the support and the judge free zone8
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Famof72015 wrote: »July I blew it up. And even though today is August 10 and I’ve drank... tomorrow August 11 and so on will be AF. Im ready. I feel as though being home with five kids summer break it’s very stressful but I need a new outlet I’ve done it before and I can do it again my opinion for me is that I think drinking makes me calm her but it really does night and to me it’s a waste of money so if I decide to do it again it will be a night where I am out with friends it’s planned, we have a sitter and it’s going to be fun it’s not me at home in the early afternoon opening up a beer I’m trying to take the edge off I want to incorporate healthy decisions I honestly truly do I’m done I’m fed up I’m disgusted with myself tomorrow is a new day and I’m doing it for myself 98% information children I will be such a better mother better human I am so looking forward to the feeling of “having to have that drink” be gone!!! ❤️ thanks for the support and the judge free zone
I've been there, many of us have - be gentle to yourself - you're doing the best you can. It is very very stressful with all the kids home. Sending you a big hug ! Tomorrow is a fresh start!6 -
Famof72015 wrote: »July I blew it up. And even though today is August 10 and I’ve drank... tomorrow August 11 and so on will be AF. Im ready. I feel as though being home with five kids summer break it’s very stressful but I need a new outlet I’ve done it before and I can do it again my opinion for me is that I think drinking makes me calm her but it really does night and to me it’s a waste of money so if I decide to do it again it will be a night where I am out with friends it’s planned, we have a sitter and it’s going to be fun it’s not me at home in the early afternoon opening up a beer I’m trying to take the edge off I want to incorporate healthy decisions I honestly truly do I’m done I’m fed up I’m disgusted with myself tomorrow is a new day and I’m doing it for myself 98% information children I will be such a better mother better human I am so looking forward to the feeling of “having to have that drink” be gone!!! ❤️ thanks for the support and the judge free zone
Hey!, dont be down! Depressed!!.. you are strong and can keep being strong
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The fact u came here told us what happened and your plans to get it back, you 'home n hosed' we are here for u.
I think u need to look at yourself as learning new lifestyle. Like a baby learning to walk, it falls and gets up again.
Please take courage, u can do this, whatever p link an u have set for yourself *flex*
Look forward to hearing from u.
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Well, had a glass of wine and some coconut rum tonight-which was planned. Not as good as I remembered. Thankful I did not over do it tonight. Moderation is my key right now7
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pjmfitforme wrote: »Well, had a glass of wine and some coconut rum tonight-which was planned. Not as good as I remembered. Thankful I did not over do it tonight. Moderation is my key right now
Nicely done! Thanks for telling us how you did, it's nice to hear how people manage things.
It's probably hard to know if you're going to enjoy it too much and go overboard or not enjoy it enough and regret it.
It would be so great if it always meant you could be bang in the middle where you're enjoying it just the right amount in just the right frequency! LOL Maybe something to visualise?
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pjmfitforme wrote: »Well, had a glass of wine and some coconut rum tonight-which was planned. Not as good as I remembered. Thankful I did not over do it tonight. Moderation is my key right now
That's it, if u can keep up the water or spring water, it helps to keep u hydrated.
Well done! awesome job.
Secret is to keep being strong and keep foccus. Self awareness.
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Thank you everyone! Have a beautiful Saturday!4
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Following. I love reading everyone's stories. As do others. In fact, I'd half expected this to have become a group by now.3
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Following. I love reading everyone's stories. As do others. In fact, I'd half expected this to have become a group by now.
Welcome,.. I think I saw u back in Feb, March thread. Good to see u again. We all need lots of support. It's a hefty task to break habits let alone alchohol.
I enjoy it but I more the wiser from the lesson we have learned together from everyone's experiences.
Julie was the and still is the best teacher I know out of Australia..
Thanku u for making your presence known..xo3 -
Famof72015 wrote: »Thank you everyone! Have a beautiful Saturday!
You too. Good to hear from you.xo2 -
SpanishFusion wrote: »I'm drained. My mother has had a set back on her cancer remission. It's taking everything I have to keep moving. I've not been moderating like I would like. I give in because I'm just so stressed. I'm still not surpassing 2-3 drinks a night on the days I drink, but it's been more nights a week than I like. I felt very overall unhealthy last night in bed. I know most of it is stress and not eating the healthy foods that I like to eat. My stomach is so nervous that I just want to fill it with anything I can find.
You all's little friend needs some prayers and warm wishes sent her way, if I can ask for that.
Sorry to hear that
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Following. I love reading everyone's stories. As do others. In fact, I'd half expected this to have become a group by now.
Welcome,.. I think I saw u back in Feb, March thread. Good to see u again. We all need lots of support. It's a hefty task to break habits let alone alchohol.
I enjoy it but I more the wiser from the lesson we have learned together from everyone's experiences.
Julie was the and still is the best teacher I know out of Australia..
Thanku u for making your presence known..xo
Smiles. Hi. Yes, with this kind of thread, I feel that I should "out myself" as someone who's following the conversation. You guys are putting a lot of yourselves out there, and I'm sure folks are benefiting from that.5 -
klorben...in response to your question up thread, If you usually go to the same bar, ask your bartender [beforehand and privately] to make your drinks extremely light on the alcohol. No one else has to know your little strategy. I used to be a bartender, and actually did this for a few guys who didn't want to be embarrassed in front of their hard drinking buddies. Their wives really appreciated having a "mostly" sober hubby coming home.
If you change up on where you drink, ask for your second [and 4th and 6th] drink to be a plain soda. If you can stand it, some can't, have your libation made with a diet soda to save calories. After a while, rum & Diet Cola will save ya' a whole bunch of calories. Enough to nibble on some of those bar wings.
Dieting and AF for 2 months and looking forward to getting to my target weight so I can up the daily calorie limit to 1400 and use the extra 200 for a couple daily glasses of Chianti. About 8 weeks til celebrating my 72nd B-day with a skinny me and a little vino.
Wishing EVERYBODeeeee!! much success in meeting their goals and overcoming the challenges. Channeling Cookie Monster here...going off to dance for a while.8 -
@forestdweller46 thank you!2
👍 that a good way to do it!. Keep
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