Less Alcohol - April 2019 - One Day at a Time
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Hello for the second time today.....
So, funeral over....but then back to work. Feeling back to normal, no illness no hangover etc. .... then I get a call....dogs out....I don't just mean little dogs roaming in the neighborhood....but large dogs exploring and ready to play...2 of them just dropped off this morning while my son and his family teavel to Arlington Cemetery to bury a friend....yikessss....
Ok....all 3 found, safe and sound!! Alleluia!
Home from work.... ughhh....what a day....
Why what a good idea to sit out back in the 80 degree weather with a beer.... UGGHHH
Back to the beginning....
Plan G4 -
globalhiker wrote: »Week 2 so far still in the game, the countdown continues:
April 8- 9 oz pinot grigio
April 9- 8 oz dry rose (measured and poured the rest down the drain)
April 10-7 oz pinot grigio (feel like crying b/c it's not enough LOL)
Real test will be FRIDAY, the day I am programmed to "REWARD" myself for being good all week. I do this with food too. When I blow it on FRIDAY, I say well I may as well continue and start fresh Monday. This logically makes no sense!!!! I've just erased all that effort and progress..... It's ME that is holding me back from my own progress!
I'm trying to visualize the person I want to be.....work in progress though obviously3 -
@FeelinFooFoo you inspire me when I see just how awesome you do with your good eating and no drinking! So to have one day I think is definitely okay! But since you have done so good don't make it too much a habit to turn to it. Like I have been lately
I don't mean to, its just honestly my stress has been SO bad I havent given much care. But deep inside of me I am so ready to NOT drink anymore. Keep up the good work girl!4 -
April accountability ~10 days so far
No Alcohol: 5 days
Alcohol: 5 days (11 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. MaxwellWhat a big change in my life … 2016-2018 I could not count my AF days … it was 2-5 glasses per night or other drink usually 6-7 nights per week. Loving the change I’ve made in 2019 and it is helping the numbers on the scale go down.Apr 8 - AF
Challenging week ahead. Less than stellar start for the month. Ended up 1 day short of my goal for the week.
Apr 1 - AF
Apr 2 - AF
Apr 3 - 2 glasses of wine. Dinner at home with DH instead of going to new bar with Sisters Who Sip.
Apr 4 - 1 glass of wine w/ DH and 2 at Bunco. Slipped on that daily goal! Bunco: Plan 1 glass wine I’ve got to learn to stop at 1 at social events when there are multiple open bottles!
Apr 5 - 3 glasses of wine (did not start with the beer before hand with DH which is a win) @ camp ... drank a bottle of water before bed then out fishing in boat early this morning.
Apr 6 - 1 beer at 4pm fishing off the dock @ camp. WIN did not open the bottle of wine for dinner.
Apr 7 - AF
Apr 9 - AF - Alumnae meeting theme “Learn the Art of Cocktails” with plenty of wine too: Plan just skip this month! Way to tempting and easy to go beyond my limits as well as the drive is 20 miles each way.
Apr 10 - 2 glasses of wine; dinner with my sister
Apr 11 - Plan AF
Apr 12 - Spring Spectacular: shopping & mimosa: Plan limit 1 drink
Apr 13 -
Apr 14 -
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Made it! 10 days AF. I'm feeling like that was a really good "reset" on what has become a drinking problem. I'm going to continue pushing to have as many AF days as possible in April, but more importantly I'm trying to figure out if I can be one of those people that has a couple drinks a couple times a week. If history is an indicator, I don't work that way.9
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Made it! 10 days AF. I'm feeling like that was a really good "reset" on what has become a drinking problem. I'm going to continue pushing to have as many AF days as possible in April, but more importantly I'm trying to figure out if I can be one of those people that has a couple drinks a couple times a week. If history is an indicator, I don't work that way.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must feel great....can't wait to get there.....3 -
@globalhiker Thanks and to keep it real, I actually feel like crap today. I think I've been WAYYY low on calories and it finally caught up to me while playing hoops this morning. Zero energy.
I haven't been tracking my exercise calories and I typically work out twice a day. I've only been eating about 1500 calories. I'm a 5'10 200lb male. I just revisited my suggested caloric intake and I need to be around 2k. Whoops.4 -
I am going to continue with my goal of 4AF days per week.
Weight loss is my main motivator.
April 1 - AF
April 2 - AF
April 3 - AF
April 4 - 3 drinks
April 5 - AF - super glad to have this forum to check in to for accountability, it really does stop me some days when I have had crazy days at work and really feel like having drinks.
April 06 - 3 drinks, and up 1.6 pounds in one day from it. All the more reason for AF days : - )
April 07 - AF - planning AF for the next 3 days at least
April 08 - AF
April 09 - AF
April 10 - AF -
Running total: 8AF days out of 10 days so far4 -
Had 1.5 glasses of wine last night at book club- and I am so grumpy today! I don’t think my system can handle the alcohol anymore! I was definitely hungry by lunchtime, but food didn’t make me feel better, neither did a power nap, neither did buying a new pair of shoes. I just feel out of sorts today.
The lesson in AE a few days ago was “why am irritated even though I stopped drinking”. I never thought next day grumpiness applies to me. Wrong!4 -
Week 2 so far still in the game, the countdown continues:
April 8- 9 oz pinot grigio
April 9- 8 oz dry rose (measured and poured the rest down the drain)
April 10-7 oz pinot grigio (feel like crying b/c it's not enough LOL)
April 11-6.3oz Korbel champagne (Meh. I am now limited to "baby bottles", choices are very limited, learned 187ml is really 6.3oz, weird since 5oz is a serving right?)
Today my nerves are on fire even though I ran this morning. Feeling super grouchy. Brain says "need more wine". Like 2 more glasses. Sorry....ain't gonna happen...4 -
FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Gona be on holiday from work for 9 days, last day at work tomorrow and I will be consuming alcohol during my holiday. Here is my plan for keeping myself relatively in check.
Since I drank on Wednesday evening, I will stay AF tomorrow evening. Good thing about staying AF tomorrow night, wake up totally fresh for starting my holiday. ☀️
Saturday - @ hotel - drinks
Sunday - mountain climb - drinks
Monday - @ hotel - drinks
Tuesday - AF
Wednesday - AF
Thursday - AF
Friday - AF
Saturday - out for meal & drinks
Sunday - AF
During my hotel stay I want to keep a real lid on my drinking as I want to enjoy the holiday and not be hungover. That is my biggest motivator. C'mon, I can do this!!
Yes you can! You earned your AF medals...enjoy your upcoming week!2 -
Quick update tonight- went to tap class and my grumpiness went away! Amazing what s little exercise will do to improve one’s mood. Also didn’t drink tonight. 😊5
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I am going to continue with my goal of 4AF days per week.
Weight loss is my main motivator.
April 1 - AF
April 2 - AF
April 3 - AF
April 4 - 3 drinks
April 5 - AF - super glad to have this forum to check in to for accountability, it really does stop me some days when I have had crazy days at work and really feel like having drinks.
April 06 - 3 drinks, and up 1.6 pounds in one day from it. All the more reason for AF days : - )
April 07 - AF - planning AF for the next 3 days at least
April 08 - AF
April 09 - AF
April 10 - AF
April 11 - AF - planned night out for the 12th, jam session at a bar. I have sang without drinking before, but prefer to loosen up with a couple first...we'll see. I love being less bloated, especially in the face.
Running total: 9AF days out of 11 days so far4 -
Quick update tonight- went to tap class and my grumpiness went away! Amazing what s little exercise will do to improve one’s mood. Also didn’t drink tonight. 😊
I love that you go to tap class : - )
Exercise is great! The endorphins are better than booze - well, different effect at least.3 -
AF Day 436. Ran 25 km on a lovely golden Autumn morning.
Left, wine glass commonly used about 40 years ago;
Right, wine glass now.
Saw this just now, and thought you'd all find it insightful. Best wishes, lovely people!!6 -
Good Morning my LA Friends.
I am learning.
I'm learning that when I don't want to get on here and post or my UAC group it is because I am feeling disappointed in myself and don't want to own up to it.
I am learning that the more I do that, the more I have felt recently like I am slipping away from my drive for success. I am seeing the warning flags go up.
I am trying to take heed in them and own up to it.
I am also learning that I REALLY feel better when I don't drink......LOL Lightbulb moment right....silliness.
So after the funeral Wednesday, I was finally feeling a bit more back to a normal routine. It was a long week. Then at 4:00 I get a call that our 3 dogs are out exploring our town......not sure where they all went, but I can tell they had a good time. They were a mess and one is limping. Thankful all home safe and sound.
It was a sunny glorious day. I really wanted to go be with friends after work and reminisce about Doug. But knew I needed to get home. My husband was still recovering from his flu bug. My morning plan was to go to the gym or walk the dogs or exercise in the basement......FORGOT ALLLL ABOUT THAT when I got home.....exhausted, glad it was sunny, grabbed a bottle of beer and sat in my swing in the back yard and let the breeze blow my hear and the sun splash my face and arms. Felt so good. After my R&R time, back in the house, "I got this" only two or three beers...…...NOT...……...6 down, along with a raid to the Girl Scout cookies.
I learned last night, when completing my food diary that what I ate and drank Wednesday, had me 1,000 calories over with a 5 week prediction back at 202 pounds!!! That's a tough lesson to learn.
Last night, AF. By choice. Thought about grabbing a beer just before bedtime because it taste oh so good. But I want to get completely away from that thinking. I love my alcohol. I love party animal. But she's really starting to annoy me and I'd like to distance myself from her.
Tonight, Class of 80 & friends monthly get together. I think I am doing this one AF. At the most, I may allow myself one beer on the final round. I am driving. That's my motivation. I have two beers at home. When I get back I can have those two.
Tomorrow my husband has to work so I don't want to sleep the day away or feel groggy most of it. I have a room to paint!!
Thank you all for letting me ramble. Sorry for the long post. This is my therapy I absolutely LOVE reading all your posts. Wishing you all the best.
Teri5 -
@FeelinFooFoo Yes you can do it FooFoo!! You've got it....Like @globalhiker said....my words exactly
@Womona I love that you're taking tap dance classes!! They say that exercise is one of the best things to prevent or help with depression.
@dawnbgethealthy You sing with a band!! How cool!! What kind of music do you sing? You have been doing so good, that I know you will get to that point of singing without the extra motivation. Keep it close, and look it in the eye...…….knowing you are stronger Just my quick visual2 -
AbandondedKSCharger wrote: »Good Morning my LA Friends.
I am learning.
I'm learning that when I don't want to get on here and post or my UAC group it is because I am feeling disappointed in myself and don't want to own up to it.
Teri, I can relate to everything you said. Stay with us....It's been a difficult and challenging time but you are strong and can do this.2 -
I broke the streak and had 4 16oz IPA's last night. The 1st one was my choice, and the other 3 weren't. That's ok - I'm back on the AF for another week or so before I'll let myself have another cheat day.7
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Week 2 so far still in the game, the countdown continues:
April 8- 9 oz pinot grigio
April 9- 8 oz dry rose (measured and poured the rest down the drain)
April 10-7 oz pinot grigio (feel like crying b/c it's not enough LOL)
April 11-6.3oz Korbel champagne (Meh. I am now limited to "baby bottles", choices are very limited, learned 187ml is really 6.3oz, weird since 5oz is a serving right?)
April 12-8 oz dry Sicilian rose
Today is Friday. Made a conscious decision to stop the Friday sabotage. No silly Friday reward filled with mindless eating and drinking. Sushi and comedy shows tonight......5
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