Less Alcohol - MAY 2021 - One Day At A Time
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I'm hosting book club this evening virtually. My plan is to sip something AF this evening.
Monday night we discussed The Rose Code. Tonight we are discussing American Dirt. I recommend both books as well as one of the ones I'm listening to for June .... Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl (if you like food all of her books are fun to read).
It has been raining like crazy here so I've continued cleaning out my walk in attic (pulled everything out on Sunday into my office, game room and foyer upstairs so it has been a big project Monday and today), tried on and tossed into a donation bag a few more clothes (one shirt that use to gather around my hips nicely now hangs down to my knees!), cleaned out my makeup drawer (rarely wearing it these day so got rid of what I don't use or like), read, and then back into the attic. What do you do with approximately 20 1-gallon bags of wine corks?5 -
Well I have been consulting with my brother about this large 3 piece abstract painting he wants. This really will push me artistically to get the colors crisp and not muddled as well as correct tone.
I am going to consider last night AF, I had an oz of wine watered down. DH wanted me to try it and I did not find it very good so took a few sips and let it go.
BTW the flower photo's are stunning, my garden just cries at me when I look it's way. I have so much work to do in that direction. I need to purchase some more lavender.
Oh I am also making kombucha for the first time. Anyone else venture this direction? would love to hear the tried and true flavor combinations4 -
My May Goals:
16-20 AF days per month.
Changing my goals as my schedule is changing, but sticking to the 16-20 AF days.
My daily check in:
Sunday May 16 - AF - I begin the Canada Post training tomorrow morning, for 3-4 weeks on top of my other jobs. Need to have a clear head.
Monday May 17 - AF
Tuesday May 18 - AF - I actually am enjoying getting up at 2:30am for my newest extra job. Definitely would not be able to have alcohol and feel well at 2:30.
Wednesday May 19 - AF - Planning on a couple of drinks on Friday eve, (just a 3 hour shift starting at noon on Saturday, my lightest day).
Rolling total: 14AF out of 19 days4 -
Loving the garden pics : - )
Thanks for the recipe @globalhiker
@MissMay Yes, I am pretty tired!
@lmlmrn Looking forward to seeing the painting for your brother once it is complete. @MissMay knows about Kombucha. Personally I am grossed out by it after seeing a scobi on TV lol.4 -
Hydrangea, mint and oregano loved the hard freeze. Rosemary and Indian hawthorn not so much.
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@ahoy_m8 -Thanks for sharing your pictures! I love your yard! I too lost my Indian Hawthorn, Rosemary & Oregano to the hard freeze in Houston. My 3 year old parsley made it through the freeze but then died because it bolted. My roses and Azaleas may have lost leaves from the freeze but both bounced back and had a beautiful display of flowers this year. I'm looking forward to the tomatoes, basil, chives, etc that I'm growing ... looking forward to fresh pasta sauces.4
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Lilylady3k wrote: »@ahoy_m8 -Thanks for sharing your pictures! I love your yard! I too lost my Indian Hawthorn, Rosemary & Oregano to the hard freeze in Houston. My 3 year old parsley made it through the freeze but then died because it bolted. My roses and Azaleas may have lost leaves from the freeze but both bounced back and had a beautiful display of flowers this year. I'm looking forward to the tomatoes, basil, chives, etc that I'm growing ... looking forward to fresh pasta sauces.
@Lilylady3k We also lost a bunch during the hard freeze here in Houston. All our Jasmine plants, a small orange tree..
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dethstar77 wrote: »Lilylady3k wrote: »@ahoy_m8 -Thanks for sharing your pictures! I love your yard! I too lost my Indian Hawthorn, Rosemary & Oregano to the hard freeze in Houston. My 3 year old parsley made it through the freeze but then died because it bolted. My roses and Azaleas may have lost leaves from the freeze but both bounced back and had a beautiful display of flowers this year. I'm looking forward to the tomatoes, basil, chives, etc that I'm growing ... looking forward to fresh pasta sauces.
@Lilylady3k We also lost a bunch during the hard freeze here in Houston. All our Jasmine plants, a small orange tree..
We lost a lemon tree that after so many years finally gave us a bumper crop in it's final season. So sad. I know losing the orange tree hurt.6 -
I lost 60 pounds in 2014 due to giving up drinking alcohol everyday, eating better, and exercise. Then in 2015, a number of personal tragedies occurred and I went right back to drinking spirits everyday (a 26oz bottle a day). I have become a functioning alcoholic and, other then close family, no one knows that. Because I gave up exercise and watching my diet, I am now up 70 pounds, my skin is terrible, I have acid reflux, and no motivation.
Many years ago I gave up alcohol and went from 272-172 in four months with the supervision of a Doctor. I kept it off for 7 years, until I started drinking again.
Now, as I approach 60, I have decided the person I am right now is not the person I want to be when I hit 60 so goodbye alcohol. On May 17th, I decided enough is enough and realize I must go AF if I am ever to take this weight off and keep it off.
Here is hoping I have the strength to succeed.14 -
I lost 60 pounds in 2014 due to giving up drinking alcohol everyday, eating better, and exercise. Then in 2015, a number of personal tragedies occurred and I went right back to drinking spirits everyday (a 26oz bottle a day). I have become a functioning alcoholic and, other then close family, no one knows that. Because I gave up exercise and watching my diet, I am now up 70 pounds, my skin is terrible, I have acid reflux, and no motivation.
Many years ago I gave up alcohol and went from 272-172 in four months with the supervision of a Doctor. I kept it off for 7 years, until I started drinking again.
Now, as I approach 60, I have decided the person I am right now is not the person I want to be when I hit 60 so goodbye alcohol. On May 17th, I decided enough is enough and realize I must go AF if I am ever to take this weight off and keep it off.
Here is hoping I have the strength to succeed.
You have my deepest sympathies for the personal tragedies you have survived. It sounds like a really tough patch of road. And you sound like a survivor. You, better than anyone, knows what it takes for you to succeed with giving up alcohol and losing 60 pounds. And you have what it takes, because you have done it. Reach into your own past for the wisdom and experience you need to move forward, and know that the wisdom and experience you need is there, in you, already. You don't have to know it all or do it all at once -- nor could you if you wanted to. It's like the thread title... all any of us can do it take it one day at a time. This group is here if you ever have feelings that need sharing or thoughts that need exploring. You're in the right place.6 -
Dealing with financial issues with my mom today. She just doesn't understand technology or autopay or how she accidentally buys things (like upgrading games on her phone, or purchasing movies online that she doesn't watch, or writing checks for bills that were already paid via autopay ... I could go on.
Outcome at 5pm I called my sister and invited her to dinner that I'm cooking and asked that she bring a bottle of white wine we can split. Sigh.
Note to self: This is not why you want to drink ... stress. Be like @dawnbgethealthy and drink for pleasure or when happy.
Planning to keep it to 2 glasses which is my limit. No more 3-5 glasses like the past couple of weeks.5 -
I messed up! I worked too long yesterday and my back and neck were killing me. In a frustrated state, I dug into the remaining 3 real beers of my husband's..ugh...it is PMS time can I blame that?
So far its 17 AF days/2 drinking days, both 3 drinks each day. Too much for little me.
Today is AF. Calmness is back and I am feeling good. Off to fix up some tacos....
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Welcome @jirwin323 welcome. We can give you plenty of support here if you would like to be AF. Success comes from within, you sound as if you are headed there already.
Keep posting and letting us know how it is going.3 -
Day 20 of May done and still AF.
On top of my crazy Spring work schedule, now that the state is "opening" again since the pandemic hit. Everyone wants to get out and get together to meet up and toss a few down.
Can't we get together and do something else besides meet at a patio pub and drink? I do not want to slip back into the drinking scene. NOT that I am worried about becoming a daily drinker again. But it is my other half that does not need more reasons to drink day after day. Sigh.
It's not nagging, its the fact I care about his health more than he does. But they do not see it that way until it is too late.
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18 days AF/2 non-AF/6 drinks month-to-date. Back on the sanity track.
@MissMay, when you move it's possible one advantage is that the social circle will change and you can initially pick and choose who's "in". There's so much to do year-round outside, definitely so many options, that one can have a nice circle of non-drinking friends. This is especially true for people who do activities like golf or tennis or day hiking or volunteering in community gardens and so forth. There are many restaurants that don't serve alcohol at all and many people frequent them for lunch.
jrirwin323, good plan and you do have the strength to succeed and be in the driver's seat of your destiny. Yes, keep us posted...
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@ahoy_m8, wow what a lush yard. Love it!
@Lilylady3k I can relate to your post. I assume your mom has seen specialists and tried whatever the latest is for cognitive improvement. I have 3 friends with a family member suffering from this, and I hear their stories. Patience of gold is needed. It's also a reminder for me to do what I can now to help boost my brain and stop or delay any memory loss...5 -
@ahoy_m8
Love your photos, thanks for posting!!1 -
My May Goals:
16-20 AF days per month.
Changing my goals as my schedule is changing, but sticking to the 16-20 AF days.
My daily check in:
Sunday May 16 - AF - I begin the Canada Post training tomorrow morning, for 3-4 weeks on top of my other jobs. Need to have a clear head.
Monday May 17 - AF
Tuesday May 18 - AF - I actually am enjoying getting up at 2:30am for my newest extra job. Definitely would not be able to have alcohol and feel well at 2:30.
Wednesday May 19 - AF - Planning on a couple of drinks on Friday eve, (just a 3 hour shift starting at noon on Saturday, my lightest day).
Thursday May 20 - AF - Said a teary goodbye to Canada Post, then had a very long day trying to catch up on other jobs. Up at 2:30 and didn't finally get home until 10pm. I really felt like having a nice drink, but didn't. Up to Kimberley in the morning for my favourite Foster Grant job. I want to be fresh.
Rolling total: 15AF out of 20 days4 -
Sorta late to to the party, but current alcohol goals for the rest of May in order of importance.
1. Do NOT drink alone.
2. No more than 2 alcoholic drinks in a day (with company), no more than 3 days a week.
3. Fit the calories/macros in.9 -
I just found this thread and have been 100% alcohol free since May 3, 2021. My struggle with alcohol is different than most as I can quit anytime without problem. However, once I have a drink, I cannot stop until I am drunk and the bottle is gone. Shoot me a friend request if you'd like. I'm trying to become very active on here again.
-Mike8
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