Less Alcohol - November 2018 - One Day at a Time
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Congratulations @Orphia! What an amazing accomplishment . . . on top of your other amazing accomplishments!
@saracanthink You're going to do great. Baby steps.
@mainelylisa You are having some great insights. I experienced the same thing while cooking and while waiting for trick-or-treaters, but I gave in both times. Well done!
@MissMay and @ngk2000 Love the November slogans.
I had an unplanned drink last night, and it was hard to stop. I was both hormonal and emotional. Tomorrow is my husband's birthday, and we are going to an NHL hockey game with our son, so I was planning to have one. I will try not to now. I don't know. I'm feeling like progress is happening because I'm being more aware of how it is making me feel, both while drinking it and over the next twenty-four hours, and particularly just how hard it is to stop at one. My plan going into November was to allow one drink a week; I don't know if that is possible for me. I may need to be AF.5 -
RunRachelleRun wrote: »Congratulations @Orphia! What an amazing accomplishment . . . on top of your other amazing accomplishments!
Thank you so much, sweetie!RunRachelleRun wrote: »I had an unplanned drink last night, and it was hard to stop. I was both hormonal and emotional. Tomorrow is my husband's birthday, and we are going to an NHL hockey game with our son, so I was planning to have one. I will try not to now. I don't know. I'm feeling like progress is happening because I'm being more aware of how it is making me feel, both while drinking it and over the next twenty-four hours, and particularly just how hard it is to stop at one. My plan going into November was to allow one drink a week; I don't know if that is possible for me. I may need to be AF.
Love this! You've made some great realisations there.
Yes, willpower is hard when the body is giving more energy to the reproductive system at those times of the month. The brain can miss out!
Totally understandable "lapse".
I'm impressed with your progress. You seem to be moderating well. But I agree, it's hard. That's a big reason why I've gone 9 months. It's too hard to stop at one, and too hard to quit again a few times a week, let alone once.RunRachelleRun wrote: »
Yes, I agree!
NOvember to REMEMBER!!
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Starting this past Monday, I made a promise to myself to limit alcohol to weekends. It was a little rough this week. Last night, my hubby ( who does not drink as a rule) wanted a drink-which was fine with me. I had told him I was limiting my drinking. He asked me to join him-think he forgot my promise-and I said no! I did not feel like I was missing out at all. Now, my real struggle will be to not drink to excess this weekend. I have loved waking up with a clear head this week6
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Having gotten through the end of October, decided last night that I would have a drink with dinner out with girlfriends before seeing Bohemian Rhapsody (awesome, BTW). I had half glass of wine before going and then one drink. I love that I planned and stopped after 1.5. I did enjoy it. If only it were always that easy. Even one drink ending at 6:30 p.m. is still slightly felt this morning--a good reminder that the piper is just around the corner.
Great insights on this thread already. I think awareness, if drinking, as @RunRachelleRun mentioned, is a fabulous tool.
Congrats, @Orphia....what an amazing amazing accomplishment!4 -
REMEMBER NOVEMBER - Yeah I like it to.
Rough time of the year approaching with the holidays, parties, gatherings, food and of course alcohol. Time to be even more aware that events like the work Christmas party are not good reasons to over indulge.
It already began last night when I had to pick up a friend at a pub. I went in and ordered a soft drink, and heads turned. The owner of the pub had the audacity to speak up and tell the entire pub I was on the wagon. This sent me into a tail spin and I told him in front of the whole place I dont need you to make an excuse for me because I did not order alcohol. Goes to prove that some people fear another persons ability to control thier own behaviors.
Guess it is not the first and wont be the last time for that to happen.
Welcome new folks. Great to have you.
Everyone have a successful Friday and weekend.7 -
UPDATE: I progressively felt worse as I worked and the morning wore on...heading into my noon workout with a trainer. Good news is that I didn't puke. The other good news is that this is (or rather should be) a pretty strong deterrent. Bad news is that I probably would have felt better if I had.mainelylisa wrote: »Having gotten through the end of October, decided last night that I would have a drink with dinner out with girlfriends .... Even one drink ending at 6:30 p.m. is still slightly felt this morning--a good reminder that the piper is just around the corner.
Have to say at this point, it was not worth it for sure. This is from 1.5 drinks at age 57. I started Googling why hangovers get worse with old age, and the articles were referring to old as 30, so I quit reading.
Have a great and as @MissMay says, successful weekend!
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@mainelylisa 🤨The age thing can be daunting I was in the hospital the beginning of the month and one of my Drs put in the notes “ the pleasant elderly man was resting comfortably “ at 70 I am running 5 to 6 miles a day and swimming some mornings
Elderly thanks just what I wanted to hear6 -
@mainelylisa OHhhhhhh ouch a delayed reaction to your evening. That is no fun. This same "mind game" kept throwing me under the bus last Spring. I would "reward" myself out of the blue for going x number of days AF. Then I would have 2 or three and they would react to my system as if I had drank 5 or 6. My tolerance was lowered, but my mind still wanted to party like a rock star. It all ends up back to balance and control over that brain.
Hope your better now.
p.s.57 is the new 42😉
@Ke22yB you look awesome for 70. Keep it up.
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I think when it comes to the old to the 'new age' I think they mean, the wiser of the society 2
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I'm in for November too. I'm up to 37 days now and planning on staying sober indefinitely.
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@shortchange1 that is an impressive AF number. Good luck on your long term goal.0
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8th day of AF.
I hear a lot of people say they don't like keeping track of days they are not drinking. I happen to enjoy it. It gives me comfort to know that I am aware of my consumption.
Just like any other task you have to be aware of....this just happens to be drinking less.
My plan is to go 20 days AF and then a planned controlled drink or two on Nov.17th.
Less alcohol has really helped with my workouts to. Especially my ab workouts. Last Winter I struggled with having a tummy that looked like a new mommy tummy. Now I have a flat stomach. 😊
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saracantthink wrote: »Here goes day one af.
@saracantthink How did you go?
Just remember, every try makes the next try easier.0 -
Well i did well this weekend. Only drank Friday and Saturday and was able to moderate-so I am extremely happy. I am going to keep this approach through November (only drinking Friday and Saturday) and reassess at the end of the month.
Good luck to all on your individual goals regarding alcohol3 -
pjmfitforme wrote: »Well i did well this weekend. Only drank Friday and Saturday and was able to moderate-so I am extremely happy. I am going to keep this approach through November (only drinking Friday and Saturday) and reassess at the end of the month.
Good luck to all on your individual goals regarding alcohol
@pjmfitforme Awesome! All the best.
I'm going to a pub today for Melbourne Cup Day. Not going to drink, and looking forward to it.3 -
Congratulations @shortchange1 That is wonderful!
@MissMay I can see the appeal of counting the days. That's awesome that you are noticing a difference in your abs/ab workouts! Whenever my weight creeps up, it all seems to go to my belly now.
Hope you enjoyed the pub @Orphia! That would be difficult for me. Did you have something instead?
I may need to allow myself to drink beverages with calories if I am going to stay AF. When I only have water while others are drinking, I seem to end up having a drink. Not drinking is hard!
And . . . I am restarting. Day 1 AF for me.5 -
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Thanks, @RunRachelleRun !
I enjoyed the pub. My friends didn't comment when I ordered a bitters, lime, and lemon, and it was only later the topic came up that I've gone 9 months AF, and they were impressed, so it was nice.
Yes, I had 3 bitters, lime, and lemon. Then I didn't want to use up any more calories so I had sparkling water.
I also won $45 on a $2 bet, so I was happy with that! (Melbourne Cup Day is the one day I bet, as it's a tradition my friends have.)
It's lovely to come home and not feel frazzled after Cup Day from too much beer, for the first time in 17 years. Looking forward to tomorrow morning with no hangover or headache too!4 -
Thanks, @RunRachelleRun !
I enjoyed the pub. My friends didn't comment when I ordered a bitters, lime, and lemon, and it was only later the topic came up that I've gone 9 months AF, and they were impressed, so it was nice.
Yes, I had 3 bitters, lime, and lemon. Then I didn't want to use up any more calories so I had sparkling water.
I also won $45 on a $2 bet, so I was happy with that! (Melbourne Cup Day is the one day I bet, as it's a tradition my friends have.)
It's lovely to come home and not feel frazzled after Cup Day from too much beer, for the first time in 17 years. Looking forward to tomorrow morning with no hangover or headache too!
Well done!!.. you've done awesome all round.
The weather wasn't the best for the wraces.. but it obviously didn't stop u from winning.. ..lol
Keep the good work
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RunRachelleRun wrote: »Congratulations @shortchange1 That is wonderful!
@MissMay I can see the appeal of counting the days. That's awesome that you are noticing a difference in your abs/ab workouts! Whenever my weight creeps up, it all seems to go to my belly now.
Hope you enjoyed the pub @Orphia! That would be difficult for me. Did you have something instead?
I may need to allow myself to drink beverages with calories if I am going to stay AF. When I only have water while others are drinking, I seem to end up having a drink. Not drinking is hard!
And . . . I am restarting. Day 1 AF for me.
Good for you! I'm on my 12th or 20th restart. Today is Day 3. I don't moderate well so abstinence is the way to go for me right now. Yes, I think indulging in yummy beverages as long as staying within daily calorie limit is a good idea. Think I'll try Orphia's bitters with lime & lemon.
Hang in there, you can do this!3 -
RunRachelleRun wrote: »Congratulations @shortchange1 That is wonderful!
@MissMay I can see the appeal of counting the days. That's awesome that you are noticing a difference in your abs/ab workouts! Whenever my weight creeps up, it all seems to go to my belly now.
Hope you enjoyed the pub @Orphia! That would be difficult for me. Did you have something instead?
I may need to allow myself to drink beverages with calories if I am going to stay AF. When I only have water while others are drinking, I seem to end up having a drink. Not drinking is hard!
And . . . I am restarting. Day 1 AF for me.
Good for you! I'm on my 12th or 20th restart. Today is Day 3. I don't moderate well so abstinence is the way to go for me right now. Yes, I think indulging in yummy beverages as long as staying within daily calorie limit is a good idea. Think I'll try Orphia's bitters with lime & lemon.
Hang in there, you can do this!
Restarting again, too! I moderate well M-Th, but F/S/S KICK MY BUTT!!! I am seriously thinking about finding a job working weekends and off during the week. I don't drink alone, so I could get my weekend stuff done on Wednesday and stay more on track during the weekend.
Just a thought...5 -
Restarting again, too! I moderate well M-Th, but F/S/S KICK MY BUTT!!! I am seriously thinking about finding a job working weekends and off during the week. I don't drink alone, so I could get my weekend stuff done on Wednesday and stay more on track during the weekend.
Just a thought...
@Beka3695 you really are on the right path, even though it may have a few speed bumps that your finding difficult to get over.
For some of us this ebb and flow of the moderation takes some time. I can't say how long yours will be, because we are all different.
I know mine took a few years. I would want to quit the next day after a massive binge. It would be ok for a few days and then I would do it again. Mind set...time and control did not happen over night. No one ever starts drinking by consuming a 12 pack their first time. So why should cutting down be any easier?
I commend you and know your on your right path. Stay strong.
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This will be day one for me. I’m trying to get in better shape before the holidays kick my butt.7
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Nice to see more joining in..
It's been 3.5 weeks today since my last drink.
I am very pleased but havent wanted to speak incase I mess it up. I'm going a moment at a time. I still have the urge but I think of the consequences and the thought of telling u guys too.. lol is deterring me.
now I'm back here , it's working good..
I luv reading everyones experiences too , many thanks for all that contribute
whether old or current, it makes it very interesting.
Anyhow.. have a good rest of the week everyone, stay strong to your goals, the reward is great!!..
Cheers for now..ox6 -
Made it through day one, on to day two!!6
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Had a good week last week but drank on the weekend. Not as much as I normally do, but more than I was planning to. Started fresh Monday so am on day 3 and don't plan on drinking tonight. I know I won't because I have too much to do! So that is key - keeping busy.
I finally finished This Naked Mind after trying to get through it three times. I love the mindset of seeing quitting drinking as a beautiful opportunity, as freedom, rather than a sacrifice. It gives me hope. I know I am still going to struggle with moments (or hours) of feeling like I'm missing out. But holding on to the notion of how beautiful life can be without alcohol really helps.
Another thing that has helped these last few days is the podcast Recovery Elevator. I listen to it when I wake up, when I'm commuting to work, while cleaning and before bed. Has anyone else heard of it? I strongly recommend it.
Wishing you all a beautiful day.7 -
Happy 7th day of November! Not much new to report from me, I'm sort of plugging along with mindful moderation. It doesn't feel like it's really something I have to put as much focus on anymore, which is a good thing. Because of that, I have had some days where I drank that I didn't intend to, one day (my birthday) that I probably drank more than I should have, but I've also had days where would have been "planned" drinking days that I didn't opt to imbibe. And that includes election night returns - tea sounded way better than alcohol and that's saying something!
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Please add me. I’m on my 3rd day of sobriety and think this thread will benefit me immensely.4
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