Less Alcohol - February 2019 - One Day at a Time

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  • mabelsdaddy
    mabelsdaddy Posts: 117 Member
    @gladys0919 thank you for your support....super appreciated!
  • AbandondedKSCharger
    AbandondedKSCharger Posts: 562 Member
    @gladys0919 Yes, it does feel good to be so honest. Safely :) I am married to an alcoholic. I remember raising our kids, being so angry at him and wishing I could be an alcoholic and he could see what it is like...….ooppsss.
  • BuffMom84
    BuffMom84 Posts: 180 Member
    I live in a rental duplex and the landlord decided to sell the place. So now we are not sure if we're even going to be able to live here much longer and may have to move without much notice. This happened with the last three rentals we lived in too! The real estate lady is showing the house this weekend and all next week which is very frustrating since I work from home. I do not want to be here when a bunch of people are going through my house. Usually when things like this happen I get stressed out and drink a lot. Hoping to stick with my usual few beers tonight. Maybe I won't even have time to drink at all this weekend and next week, it's going to take a lot of effort keeping this place spotless with two kids!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,888 Member
    edited February 2019
    Goal: 4AF days per week. It is a short month.

    February 1 - 3 drinks
    February 2 - AF
    February 3 - 3 drinks - Superbowl was boring this year. I have to rack up some AF days!
    February 4 - AF
    February 5 - AF
    February 6 - AF
    February 7 - 3 drinks
    February 8
    February 9
    February 10
    February 11
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    Running tab: 4 AF days out of 7 days - hit the target, but barely.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,888 Member
    BuffMom84 wrote: »
    I live in a rental duplex and the landlord decided to sell the place. So now we are not sure if we're even going to be able to live here much longer and may have to move without much notice. This happened with the last three rentals we lived in too! The real estate lady is showing the house this weekend and all next week which is very frustrating since I work from home. I do not want to be here when a bunch of people are going through my house. Usually when things like this happen I get stressed out and drink a lot. Hoping to stick with my usual few beers tonight. Maybe I won't even have time to drink at all this weekend and next week, it's going to take a lot of effort keeping this place spotless with two kids!

    Well that sucks! Considering that it is not your own house that you are trying to sell, if it is messy oh well.
    Maybe that real estate lady can find you something to buy where the mortgage is the same as the rent that you are currently paying and then you won't have to move again. Moving is one of the most stressful things that there is, and it happening in the last 3 rentals is horrible. Just not knowing when you will have to leave and having to find a new place...geez. Maybe change to some boxing workouts to bust some of that stress, there are a few good ones on Youtube. Sorry to hear this. Keep us posted.
  • AbandondedKSCharger
    AbandondedKSCharger Posts: 562 Member
    @BuffMom84 I am so sorry you are going through all this. Only thing I can suggest to offer support is my thought is remember, with all you are going through it will be easier with a clear mind. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
  • gladys0919
    gladys0919 Posts: 41 Member
    FeelinFooFoo wrote: »
    Seen this today and thought id share with you guys. I know that everyone is on a separate journey that is personal to them and I myself don't plan to be completely AF. I plan to drink on special occasions and I will perhaps now and again, especially during summer when the BBQ gets fired up and the sun is shining, have the odd bottle of wine, or beer! But I think for me personally part of my battle with alcohol was ever even realising I had a problem. Then I started to accept there was an issue. I am now gobsmacked when I look back and remember how little real insight I had and what was actually going on with me. Put it this way, I would have said that I don't have an issue, and in same sentence would have put alcohol very high on my list of things that I enjoy, value, and would turn to/use for everything! Celebrating? You need alcohol! Stressed? You need a bottle of wine! Lonely or sad? Let's get some beers. Oh it's the weekend? You know what that means.

    I am actively trying to change my mind set, my habits and over time, bit by bit, I think I'm making positive steps. I want to stop equating each and every little thing with WINE!! Lol and I honestly believe if I stay with this group and keep challenging myself and keep being HONEST with myself, and people around me, that I might actually win this battle. And indeed, the war. In time. Need to stay focussed.
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    I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE everything you said on here, EVERYTHING!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,888 Member
    Goal: 4AF days per week. It is a short month.

    February 1 - 3 drinks
    February 2 - AF
    February 3 - 3 drinks - Superbowl was boring this year. I have to rack up some AF days!
    February 4 - AF
    February 5 - AF
    February 6 - AF
    February 7 - 3 drinks
    February 8 - AF, but was planning on some champagne in the bubble bath. I had such a nice dinner that I didn't have any calories left for champagne - heavy whipping cream chicken pesto with linguine. Lots of calories, but all within my range for the day.
    February 9
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    February 19
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    February 28

    Running tab: 5 AF days out of 8 days - need at least 11 more AF days to hit my goal for the month.
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,004 Member
    February accountability ~8 days so far
    No Alcohol: 6 days
    Alcohol: 2 days (4 drinks)
    Goal: AF days 4 per week / 16 per month
    You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell

    Including the last few days of January to monitor my weekly goal which I surpassed!
    Jan 28 - AF
    Jan 29 - AF ! Yeah me! Dining Out group.
    Jan 30 - AF Office celebration mexican restaurant without margaritas
    Jan 31 - Planned 2 but kept to 1 glass wine! Celebrating retirement from company after 30 years
    Feb 1 - AF
    Feb 2 - AF Brunch without mimosas
    Feb 3 - AF

    Feb 4 - AF
    Feb 5 - AF - I wanted a bottle of wine but we didn’t buy it.
    Feb 6 - AF - DH wanted a bottle of wine but we passed.
    Feb 7 - Bunco: 2 glasses wine (planned for 1 but poured myself a 2nd out of habit)
    Feb 8 - 2 glasses wine
    Feb 9 -
    Feb 10 -
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,748 Member
    BuffMom84 wrote: »
    I live in a rental duplex and the landlord decided to sell the place. So now we are not sure if we're even going to be able to live here much longer and may have to move without much notice.

    Usually when things like this happen I get stressed out and drink a lot.

    @BuffMom84 I hope things workout in your favor during this rough time. Fingers crossed. 💓
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,748 Member
    FeelinFooFoo wrote: »
    Sitting in a pub for lunch. And for the first time in what seems like, forever, I have not ordered an alcoholic drink.
    Nice going @FeelinFooFoo. This is my "new normal" and people now understand and accept it. Your a trend setter!
    Also love the goals your putting out there for everyone to see.
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    @feelingfoofoo Awesome! Feels great to make those positive chsnges! I already did a nice hard workout job Sat morning and going for a hike! After AF life is great!
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    edited February 2019
    Yes in US - California. It’s even cold for here.. Yes so much easier and enjoyable not being hungover!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,888 Member
    Goal: 4AF days per week. It is a short month.

    February 1 - 3 drinks
    February 2 - AF
    February 3 - 3 drinks - Superbowl was boring this year. I have to rack up some AF days!
    February 4 - AF
    February 5 - AF
    February 6 - AF
    February 7 - 3 drinks
    February 8 - AF, but was planning on some champagne in the bubble bath. I had such a nice dinner that I didn't have any calories left for champagne - heavy whipping cream chicken pesto with linguine. Lots of calories, but all within my range for the day.
    February 9 - AF
    February 10
    February 11
    February 12
    February 13
    February 14
    February 15
    February 16
    February 17
    February 18
    February 19
    February 20
    February 21
    February 22
    February 23
    February 24
    February 25
    February 26
    February 27
    February 28

    Running tab: 6 AF days out of 9 days - need at least 10 more AF days to hit my goal for the month.
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    VeggieGirlforLife wrote: »
    Just wanted to share that I've made it through the 2nd weekend in February and still going strong AF since Jan 1! I'm amazed that it's getting easier and I don't obsess over the fact that I'm not drinking my nightly glass of wine. In January I was still struggling with trying to distract myself from it and feeling deprived. I don't feel deprived anymore, I just feel good that I'm making a healthier choice right now.

    Love 💕 and feel the same way!
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    This evening is a great example of enjoying AF for me. This evening I was a bit sideways over a few things. In the past it would have EASILY been please pour the wine faster!! In turn, would always make things worse. I am thankful I was able to change my attitude and now going to enjoy the rest of the evening rather than pondering on things that are unnecessary. Win Win!
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,004 Member
    February accountability ~10 days so far
    No Alcohol: 8 days
    Alcohol: 2 days (4 drinks)
    Goal: AF days 4 per week / 16 per month
    You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell

    Including the last few days of January to monitor my weekly goal which I surpassed!
    Jan 28 - AF
    Jan 29 - AF ! Yeah me! Dining Out group.
    Jan 30 - AF Office celebration mexican restaurant without margaritas
    Jan 31 - Planned 2 but kept to 1 glass wine! Celebrating retirement from company after 30 years
    Feb 1 - AF
    Feb 2 - AF Brunch without mimosas
    Feb 3 - AF

    Hit my target of 4 AF days per week again! This is getting easier. It is all about balancing my life choices.
    Feb 4 - AF
    Feb 5 - AF - I wanted a bottle of wine but we didn’t buy it.
    Feb 6 - AF - DH wanted a bottle of wine but we passed.
    Feb 7 - Bunco: 2 glasses wine (planned for 1 but poured myself a 2nd out of habit)
    Feb 8 - 2 glasses wine
    Feb 9 - AF
    Feb 10 - AF

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