Less Alcohol - JANUARY 2021 - One Day At A Time
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@mainelylisa glass half full, glass half empty in reference to the mid way thru January. YOU HAVE MADE IT HALF WAY GIRL. Do a back flip!
Good news is we are all here for the next two weeks (fourteen days) to help you get to February 1st.8 -
Good Sunday morning, Peeps,
@MissMay Any chance the juice bar could be a front for drugs, or just really bad business people"? Sounds more like a bizarre bar. Maybe you could investigate--go in there and ask if they use "white powder"
for their pineapple smoothie. Sorry about the disappointment.
@dawnbgethealthy Beautiful photos! I was highly encouraged to use a hockey stick. I'm going to order one and some knee pads for my next skate!
@Lilylady3k I'm very familiar with BB Homemade Vanilla. It was one of my "fat" foods as a kid. Rounded out the Cap'n Crunch and Mac & Cheese (and ME) nicely. Still my very favorite, even though I've switched primarily to plant-based milks.
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Pandemic has been part of the problem. We got into the very bad habit of drinking every night.
I didn't give in last night but I did eat a dozen Hershey's kisses. 🥺. Still that's probably fewer calories than if I drank.
Managed to take the dog for a walk this morning. That's something
And Hersey Kisses don't give you a hangover. Win win for you AF and you exercised the dog and yourself.6 -
CryingBlue wrote: »I have been struggling lately. Not staying AF. I have been plagued with headaches and migraines for the past few months and and have found having a glass of wine or two does wonders for it. I can only take tylenol for pain as I'm severely allergic to other pain meds.
We have evening plans tonight that do not involve drinking. So I'll be AF today or at least till I get home. There has been a bottle of wine open since Thursday, I'll probably finish it late tonight. 2 glasses Thursday, 1 last night, and 2 ish left for late tonight.
@CryingBlue there is a chance those headaches are just your body adjusting to not consuming. Only a suggestion, but you may want to try and cut back slowly instead of going for straight AF days. It would not be a fail to only cut back, you have to do what feels best for your over all health. And migrations sound pretty serious.
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Hello all the lovely's here
Did indulge last night both DH and I did. But we have made a pack and if we are to drink it is measured and no more than two nights out of 7. We met that quota last night so will be AF until at least next weekend if not beyond.
@missmay I copied that wonderful quote from F Scott Fitzgerald and am going to print it and put it on my wall next to a picture I associate with 'change your path'. So again thank you
@Trish1c my drinking started way before the pandemic and I have to say it did not increase with the forced stay at home. I have mostly always been an 'at home drinker' just because I am too scared to have a drink then drive home.
@mainelylisa I too have blackouts, and even after only a few drinks there are nights I wonder when I went to bed. Or what did I watch on hulu...this is one of my main reasons to reign this in for me
Lucky YOU to have someone in your home that will join you in your quest to drink less. YAY.4 -
I listened to a Ted Talk on positive psychology last night. I found it entertaining and insightful. After watching this, I viewed my progress in a much more positive light.
I have consumed 3 glasses of wine in the past 52 days. That's approx 51 days * 3 = 153 fewer glasses than I typically was drinking over the same time period one year ago.
That's some DAMN FINE "less" progress. And even if I had caved (there's still time!) and "failed" Dry January with a bottle binge, I would still be approx 49 * 3 = 147 fewer glasses. That's not a Fail.
On a tangential note, reduced drinking is for sure responsible for a 10-pound weight loss--significant for this 5'1" gal who has essentially been trying to fight the fat gene all her life.
Be sure and focus on what you have and are accomplishing overall. It's a happy feeling.9 -
hello to everyone today
Well AF went out the window last night for DH and I, however any leftover this morning went right down the drain and the bottle is gone. So yeah us. Even though I have not been as AF as I hoped I am more AF than I was last month, or the month before that and so on. So despite not being perfect I am proud to say I am better. Onward to another day7 -
@mainelylisa I love seeing the BIG over all numbers with your progress. AND that is "sum" great $$$ savings as well. Something like 30 bottles in savings.
FANTASTIC NEWS. I am glad you are looking at positive verses negative.
And @lmlmrn you as well. Comparing how much better you are as each month passes.
This is for you guys
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@mainelylisa - I forgot you were a Texas gal at one time so of course you are familiar with Blue Bell !
@dawnbgethealthy - Love the photos. I enjoy viewing them and seeing that area of the world. Thanks for sharing.
@MissMay - I like the one ... try new tactics! I need to put that on my fridge.5 -
Hello all, daily drinker here. The weight gain is getting out of hand! At least 5 very full glasses of wine a night will do that to me.😔
I want to START reducing my consumption by having 2 AF days a week. Sounds simple but seems really daunting. I will also try micro sipping; saw that idea in this thread.
Thanks so much for this thread, the posts are very helpful.
Ps. Box wine is deadly for me. I can't see how much is disappearing from the box, so I just keep going!10 -
There needs to be an Irish version of this thread. Most of you only think that you are drinking lol6
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davemcv6730 wrote: »There needs to be an Irish version of this thread. Most of you only think that you are drinking lol
I dont get this.
Normally I can detect humor or a pun.
Must be slipping
(or sipping)
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Hello all, daily drinker here. The weight gain is getting out of hand! At least 5 very full glasses of wine a night will do that to me.😔
I want to START reducing my consumption by having 2 AF days a week. Sounds simple but seems really daunting. I will also try micro sipping; saw that idea in this thread.
Thanks so much for this thread, the posts are very helpful.
Ps. Box wine is deadly for me. I can't see how much is disappearing from the box, so I just keep going!
You are right and I have been meaning to mention the boxed wine. There is no level line to see to tell you where your at. You can lift, tilt and shake, but still not a very attractive way to measure.
Glad to have you joining us @Milak4312. However you want to reduce and cut down is individual. Did you see page number one of this thread? Tons of helpful info. If you have any specific questions just ask. Always someone to answer.5 -
I did see the first page, very helpful.4
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Jan: 6 days AF/17
Had only 6oz wine today. Made sure to only have that amount and ditch the rest.
When my head asked for another, I was prepared with M&Ms. Had those and my appetite for wine is gone.
Kitchen closed for the night, enough calories for today.
@mainelylisa : Well done! An inspiration you are to us all
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2 glasses of wine with dinner. Drank water while cooking! I'm liking this habit of more control over the timing and how much I'm drinking is a good thing. DH held off drinking until I served dinner as well Baby Steps.
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@dawnbgethealthy I miss throes beautiful mountains! I used to live in Bellingham, and never get sick of the mountains in WA and BC! Gorgeous place to skate outdoors.
Did well on my plan to only have one drink each day this weekend! I wanted that second glass, but didn’t pour it.
For those of you worried about not racking up “enough” AF days, fear not! It’s not about the AF days, it’s about cutting back however is meaningful to you. If you daily drink 3 a day, and go down to daily drinking 1 or 2 per day, that’s a win! Being conscious about how much we drink is a huge step forward.8 -
*those*. Hate autocorrect!3
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New month, new year.
I am Dawn, I live in SE BC
I will post with my usual diary style to keep track of my AF days.
Keeping to my usual goal of 16-20 AF days per month, which is manageable for me and doesn't put too much pressure on me.
Tuesday Jan 12 - AF - Really wanted to have a couple of drinks, but it would have been for stress relief and I am trying to avoid using it for that.
Wednesday Jan 13 - AF - Big wind/rain storms here. It would have been nice to have a drink after work, but I might slip up the mountain tomorrow for a skate at the arena in between jobs, so I want to be as fresh as possible in case the roads are okay to travel, so staying AF tonight. Planning to have drinks either Thursday or Friday.
Thursday Jan 14 - 2 drinks. I didn't even pour the 3rd one (I usually have 3) because I knew that I would throw up if I did. Either I am becoming less tolerant, or it is that I don't think that I ate all day before having a drink.
Friday Jan 15 - Drinks. That was a no-no, 2 days in a row. Hoping that I got it out of my system.
Saturday Jan 16 - AF - Planning AF at least until Tuesday. I had a really great few days, pictures to follow.
Sunday Jan 17 - AF - Another great day out skating on a lake : - )
Rolling total 14AF day out of 17 days6 -
Cranbrook BC is a very sunny place.
Kind of hard to see my face in the balaclava. It wasn't cold out. +2C, around 35F. Glorious!
I did fall once, but the knee pads saved me : - )
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