Less Alcohol - October 2018 - One Day at a Time
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I’m finding that I have little trouble with moderation in social situations. Last night I went to a winery with friends, where there was a big cookout and tons of open bottles. I was able to sample about 4 wines and stop after that. About 6 oz total I think. I then filled my wine glass with plain orange juice and was good to go. Fear of embarrassment perhaps? Whatever, it’s working!
My hard times are really at home after work. My job can be very intense at times with deadlines and a drink has always signaled the end of the work day, time to switch mental gears. I think I will try making a special AF drink on weeknights. I need some ideas!2 -
I’m finding that I have little trouble with moderation in social situations. Last night I went to a winery with friends, where there was a big cookout and tons of open bottles. I was able to sample about 4 wines and stop after that. About 6 oz total I think. I then filled my wine glass with plain orange juice and was good to go. Fear of embarrassment perhaps? Whatever, it’s working!
My hard times are really at home after work. My job can be very intense at times with deadlines and a drink has always signaled the end of the work day, time to switch mental gears. I think I will try making a special AF drink on weeknights. I need some ideas!
AF drinks?
I love to browse the juice aisle and get ideas there.
I buy different juices or juice mixes there (whatever takes my fancy), and then use about 200 ml in a tall glass with some sparkling mineral water, ice, and a dash of bitters.2 -
mainelylisa wrote: »Well....it's hard to track wine when it's coming out of a box, lol. Unfortunately, the best measuring device is how crappy I feel--I think about 20 ounces worth. I feel like I need to throw myself into something at night so I don't throw wine into me. I just haven't found that something yet. Has anyone taken up a new hobby at night to partially replace the hobby of drinking?
I like to settle down with a book.
I always found myself rereading chapters, since I was reading them with an alcoholic beverage in hand.
Now, tea is my drink of choice with my books, and I can recall what I've read the next day!
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I drank more than I had planned to last week. I had a vegan baileys midweek, half a bottle of wine on friday, half a bottle of wine and a double gin on saturday, and 2 bottles of beer yesterday. (The beer was in memory of my Uncle who died recently. It would have been his 60th birthday yesterday, and Stella Artois was his favourite tipple). So although I was nowhere near binge drinking, I feel it has still crept back up, and I actually feel quite rough today. I don't think I'll drink at all this week to make up for it. I'll probably have a couple of glasses of prosecco on sunday though, as it's my birthday.2
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Saturday was bad.... I was clean again sunday and re-started my detox again today. One day at a time, right??4
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Happy Monday-only day two.3
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A trip to the emergency room 2 weeks ago with serious heart palpitations. The diagnoses of atrial fibrillation has caused me to rethink my moderation goals. The Doctors and I are very sure that 'stress' has caused this, but these past few weeks have showed me that evening trying to drink a single glass of wine throws my heart back into palpitations. I'm going AF for awhile to find out what is going on.9
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Yesterday was a wonderful day with my boyfriend. Until I had some (who knows how many--they starting pouring themselves) shots of gin to try to take a nap (I have serious sleeping issues--and know it's a vicious cycle) while he worked in his shop, so we could then enjoy the evening.. My personality changes for the darker sometimes and this happened. I ended up picking a fight with him, and who knows what else. I'm going to try a women's AA mtg tonight. I'm not all crazy about the religious part, but if the Universe can be my higher power, then cool. I just have to get and stay healthy. And quit jeopardizing my relationships.8
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I’m finding that I have little trouble with moderation in social situations. Last night I went to a winery with friends, where there was a big cookout and tons of open bottles. I was able to sample about 4 wines and stop after that. About 6 oz total I think. I then filled my wine glass with plain orange juice and was good to go. Fear of embarrassment perhaps? Whatever, it’s working!
My hard times are really at home after work. My job can be very intense at times with deadlines and a drink has always signaled the end of the work day, time to switch mental gears. I think I will try making a special AF drink on weeknights. I need some ideas!
AF drinks?
I love to browse the juice aisle and get ideas there.
I buy different juices or juice mixes there (whatever takes my fancy), and then use about 200 ml in a tall glass with some sparkling mineral water, ice, and a dash of bitters.
we have a few bars that make some excellent mocktails beyond the arnold palmer and shirley temple. their thought is some people don't drink and some people are designated drivers and they deserve good quality drinks as well. pinterest has some great recipes too.3 -
Thank you for the ideas! I have lemonade in the freezer, and some La Croix. Bet I can make a nice mocktail.3
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I am trying to commit to being AF during the week (unless I am out with friends, then limit to 2) and limit to 2 per night on Fridays/Saturdays. I know I feel better when I make the decision not to drink on week nights but those tend to be the days I feel I need a glass of wine most!3
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DANGIT!!
I want a glass of Chianti RIGHT NOW. If my cellar weren't purposely empty, I'd be pouring into what my late husband called an Italian wine glass...how many juice glasses have I emptied over the years ?? Ask me now, and I'll say "Not enough". This cup of lukewarm vanilla chai tea is definitely not cutting it.
Tomorrow is the yearly appointment with my doctor, and I do look forward to recording my recent 20 pound weight loss. Finishing the rest of my pot of tea.
Day 127 AF is not a happy one.
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Can't drink any less alcohol than I drink now. Ha!
Been sober for over 35 years.
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GREAT FOR YOU !! Still looking forward to jumping off the wagon and managing the consumption.1
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forestdweller1 wrote: »DANGIT!!
I want a glass of Chianti RIGHT NOW. If my cellar weren't purposely empty, I'd be pouring into what my late husband called an Italian wine glass...how many juice glasses have I emptied over the years ?? Ask me now, and I'll say "Not enough". This cup of lukewarm vanilla chai tea is definitely not cutting it.
Tomorrow is the yearly appointment with my doctor, and I do look forward to recording my recent 20 pound weight loss. Finishing the rest of my pot of tea.
Day 127 AF is not a happy one.
Wishes for peace and happiness.2 -
I’m new to this, never posted anything on here before.
It is so difficult not to drink during the week. After I get off work, that is first thing I want to do. I also know it is keeping me from losing weight & getting healthy. I still have so much wt to lose & im the only one keeping me from it. My goal was to not drink all week but I had to have 2 drinks last night. I’m doing a do over today lol!5 -
Two days clean after my Saturday binder. I had a great workout last night. That really helped curb any cravings.5
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Day Three.4
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Can't decide whether drink or chocolate is the better devil tonight. I know food/drink is not the solution but I'm *so* bored tonight but can't be bothered to do anything!
Update: Not needed but got my endorphin hit via a chocolate protein bar - figured healthier than normal chocolate bar.5 -
@mainelylisa I am so sorry you had such a bad experience the other day that start good and ended badly. My heart goes out to you...I have been in your shoes pretty much with the same senerio. It happens so quickly it seems and then the next thing your asking yourself is how did this get out of control?
I hope today is much better for you.2 -
Welcome to everyone that has recently posted and is looking for support on your less alcohol journey. We are here, some of us since January 2018 to listen, give support, add our two cents....ect.
Go at your own pace to achieve the goal you want. We are all on different paths, yet headed for the same goal.
I have been 10 days AF with an up coming 3 day Halloween weekend coming up. Going to have fun but plan to keep in control. I want to remember every minute of this get a way.
Stay the course.6 -
Hi, I have just come accross this Message Board and thought that it would be worth getting involved.
I drink too much: a bottle of wine shared with my wife every evening (she only has a small portion of it) and sometimes opening (and sometimes finishing) a secon bottle. I don't want to stop drinking entirely but would like to cut down (I know that this is not easy).
Eventually I would like to have three AF per week and restict the other nights to one bottle.
I thought that a short term goal would be to progress to one AF day per week.
The benefits that I hope for are: weight loss, better sleep and saving money.
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@mainelylisa I am so sorry you had such a bad experience the other day that start good and ended badly. My heart goes out to you...I have been in your shoes pretty much with the same senerio. It happens so quickly it seems and then the next thing your asking yourself is how did this get out of control?
I hope today is much better for you.
Thank you so much...your words brought tears. When I apologized the next day, he told me he knows he has to just deal with this once in a while and disengage and hide me from his family and hope when I'm not with him, that others keep me safe. I still don't know what happened and am somewhat afraid to ask. But if that, coming from the man I love and loves me dearly, isn't enough to motivate me, then I don't know what is.
I'm finally feeling some hope with tackling this. In the past, have thought about learning to moderate. It's exhausting, so for the first time in 40 years of drinking, I'm not afraid to think of just saying No. If I determine I can moderate, with only an occasional beer or wine--enough that I never experience a hangover, much less a blackout, then great. If not, then that's that.
Haven't had a drop since Sunday. Have slept better, worked out harder, felt less bloated and less conflicted. This community helps so much. Thank you everyone, and hope I can be more supportive once I get my *kitten* together.
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Day Four.3
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I had a glass of wine last night... But, I stopped at one!
MAJOR VICTORY6 -
I went out to Trivia at a dive bar last night, drinking tonic with lime, and honestly laughed harder than I ever have in the past while I was drinking. Such a positive affirmation that alcohol isn't needed for a fun time.7
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frankshort2333 wrote: »Hi, I have just come accross this Message Board and thought that it would be worth getting involved.
Welcome it is worth everything! Glad to have you.0 -
@mainelylisa I'm only an hour away and can produce a real hug when you need one. Your going to be fine and your going to beat this. 💜1
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