Less Alcohol - JANUARY 2020- One Day at a Time
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I have also managed 3 days AF (in a row) and was also a late starter.
I don't very often drink at home, only if I am out with my partner or with friends so during the week it is not usually so hard to go without drinking.
However I am out this evening at a social event with a group I volunteer at - it is in a pub and I already know I will arrive with the best intentions of ordering a soft drink and instead the words "Large Rose" or "pint of Lager" will come out of my mouth - and I can never have seem to have 'just the one' it will be 3 or 4 (or 8).
The weekend is also going to be tough its I am away with my partner at a lovely hotel for his work christmas party with a fancy dinner (already over my calories) and a free bar (who can resist that??)
I feel my will power fading already
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
Yes, I do too! Not withstanding the message, super pretty nails!wine_n_weights wrote: »I love this - for so many things! Thank you
For the books that is a picture/quote from online. NOT MY NAILS lol. I could never be a hand model. 😆
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@NovemberCharlieAlpha congrats on your 3 AF days and yes there will be hurdles during this process. It already sounds as if your "drinking brain" is preparing you for "rewards" for being AF.
This happens to all of us. We feel as if we owe It to ourselves for being good. Like a kid being handed candy for being quiet during nap time. Those "we deserve it" moments are tricking to get around. Possibility planning to toss in some virgin drinks that still appear to represent an alcoholic beverage may satisfy that drinking brain. Good luck
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globalhiker wrote: »Plan is to keep logging, no matter how good or bad or REALLY UGLY the stats look. When numbers not looking favorable, plan is to note it and be honest with myself. Lose the shame and the blame. Analyze what actions, habits, routines contributed to that....learn and push forward. I deserve success.
Jan 1- 6
Jan 2- 0
Jan 3- 4
Jan 4- 2.5
Jan 5- 7 (UGH-UGH-UGH). It was a Saturday - I bought a bottle of my favorite rose while doing early morning grocery shopping, because it was on sale. I convinced myself I would only have 2 glasses that day and save the rest for Sunday. Drank two glasses with lunch. Then around 5pm completely forgot my plan and finished the rest while doing house chores (here goes my mindless drinking again). Then after dinner, had 2 beers (I don't even like them) but at that point I already had wine-brain running the show, making bad decisions for me.
Jan 6- 2
Deep breath @globalhiker. I see you have written down some numbers that are better than that 7 for Sunday. So you are on the right track. You just got off the rail for a moment........give it another try. 😊4 -
Hi all! Nice to see so many new people, and returning posters as well!
Went to dinner unexpectedly last night, and had an unexpected wine. I am sleeping so poorly lately, and the nights I drink are the worst- even if I’ve only had one! So, here I sit with my Pelligrino with a splash of cranberry in a wine glass. Looks like Rose!
As much as I’m getting back on track from vacation and holiday overindulgence, I am happy that a year ago I started my journey to drink less. I remember those first 3 days were SO HARD! But once I got over that hump, it’s so easy to not have a nightly drink. Even tonight, I’m not craving my usual wine! It’s no big deal for me to be AF when I want!
So, even though I occasionally slip up and have more than I should, or more often, overall I’m doing so much better. I’m not engaging in “drunk eating” so my weight has come down. I was able to reduce from two minimum to mostly one glass. For those of you just starting out, this can be done!!!
Congrats on getting your weight down. I know that has been a motivator for you.3 -
January 7th and 7 AF for me.
Although I went thru the house late yesterday afternoon and last night like an anteater sucking in all the sweet stuff I could. Good thing is I reconized the trigger for my food assault and was able to stop it before more calorie damage was done. UGH. Winters &#$%12 -
Well, I had two glasses of wine last night. For some reason, I was very anxious, and that is when I am able to talk myself into "just a glass." I am disappointed in myself, but today is a new day, and at least I am keeping up with my water intake. Aiming for more AF days than not this January. Luckily it is still the beginning of the month.7
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Goal :: limit to 4 days in January
Jan 01 - drank quite a bit on 1 Jan - wine and beer. 2+2+3 Units
Jan 02 - AF
Jan 03 - AF :: Fridays are challenging. Proud to skip. Compensated with overeating. Need to find better alternatives. Fridays are most tempting days for me to drink.
Jan 04 - AF :: Saturdays are easier than Fridays
Jan 05 - Drank :: 3 units and quickly followed up with food. Hard to stop drinking when I start. Its comparatively easier to turn down the first one.
Jan 6 - AF
Jan 7 - AF
Tally- 2 A / 5 AF
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Week 1 total: 21.5
Week 2 goal: 10 max for the week
Idea is to reduce consumption by half (at least)...really want to get to consistent AF's by 3rd week this month.
Today is a brand new day......5 -
January 7th and 7 AF for me.
Although I went thru the house late yesterday afternoon and last night like an anteater sucking in all the sweet stuff I could. Good thing is I reconized the trigger for my food assault and was able to stop it before more calorie damage was done. UGH. Winters &#$%
"An anteater" this cracked me up it's so cute😆 I do the same,6:31 am in Vegas another 24, everyone is doing well,it's a process of breaking habits that are really imbedded pretty deep after it being the norm for so long,seems like nobody's gone all haywire tho, keep up the good work 👍5 -
@NovemberCharlieAlpha congrats on your 3 AF days and yes there will be hurdles during this process. It already sounds as if your "drinking brain" is preparing you for "rewards" for being AF.
This happens to all of us. We feel as if we owe It to ourselves for being good. Like a kid being handed candy for being quiet during nap time. Those "we deserve it" moments are tricking to get around. Possibility planning to toss in some virgin drinks that still appear to represent an alcoholic beverage may satisfy that drinking brain. Good luck
This is so true... I need to remember that the reward is the fact that I can now do 3 AF days in a row! Of course also better sleep, and not so much mindless eating. Thank you for the reminder!4 -
Jan 2020
AF 6/7
My husband is going through a lot of stress with his daughter... I thought of making him a drink so he could relax, and of course I can't let him drink alone... instead he opened a beer and continued drinking my water.
I am so happy I did, because I know for me I would have poured a strong drink, and then with my compromised brain, it would have probably been 2... because I resisted, I slept so much better, no regrets to haunt me.8 -
I'm in for cutting out alcohol. I've been thinking about the benefits vs negative aspects of consuming alcohol. Benefits: can't think of any. Negative Aspects: Expensive, hard on the liver, added unnecessary calories, too much and makes for a lousy nights sleep. Way too much and headache and crappy hangover. There are just no benefits to consuming alcohol! I want to lose weight and live healthy, therefore, alcohol is gone. FYI, my brother died at age 48 from cirrhosis of the liver due to a love of Vodka. Trust me on this...you DO NOT want to end up with cirrhosis of the liver! It is a Horrible way to die. Just don't go there.12
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looneycatblue wrote: »Jan 2020
AF 6/7
My husband is going through a lot of stress with his daughter... I thought of making him a drink so he could relax, and of course I can't let him drink alone... instead he opened a beer and continued drinking my water.
I am so happy I did, because I know for me I would have poured a strong drink, and then with my compromised brain, it would have probably been 2... because I resisted, I slept so much better, no regrets to haunt me.
Good for you for sticking to the water👍. With a compromised brain, another drink is too easy, and along with it - more food
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Am I the only one that keeps having to remind myself that "AF" means "alcohol free" and not the OTHER thing that "AF" often means?!
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bourbon_n_barbells wrote: »Am I the only one that keeps having to remind myself that "AF" means "alcohol free" and not the OTHER thing that "AF" often means?!
I got an Air Fryer for Christmas. I joined a couple of Facebook groups. Now I'm doubly confused because I had finally gotten to the point where AF to me meant Alcohol Free more than what you're referring to.
Tonight I'm going to be AF AF and use my AF for making dinner.
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So glad I found this group. I decided 2 days ago to go AF for the rest of the month and so here I am, 2 days AF so far and all going well. I've been drinking almost everyday, sometimes heavily, for the last year and a half, very heavily over Christmas so need to do this. We can do this.! My initial aim is not drinking anything for the remaining of the month, and once January is over I will see if I can continue or if I will allow myself some days off..9
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karenscfld wrote: »I'm in for cutting out alcohol. I've been thinking about the benefits vs negative aspects of consuming alcohol. Benefits: can't think of any. Negative Aspects: Expensive, hard on the liver, added unnecessary calories, too much and makes for a lousy nights sleep. Way too much and headache and crappy hangover. There are just no benefits to consuming alcohol! I want to lose weight and live healthy, therefore, alcohol is gone. FYI, my brother died at age 48 from cirrhosis of the liver due to a love of Vodka. Trust me on this...you DO NOT want to end up with cirrhosis of the liver! It is a Horrible way to die. Just don't go there.
Hello @karenscfld and welcome. I do know first hand about cirrhosis of the liver, my husband of 24 years died from it.
So as not to confuse you, we are striving towards LESS ALCOHOL, not total abstainace for life. It will be our pleasure to have you join us, I just did not want you to freak out if you hear us talk about our alcohol free days AND our alcohol consumption days to. 😊5
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