Less Alcohol ~ SEPTEMBER 2021 ~ One Day At A Time
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AF tonight, though I was sorely tempted!5
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3 glasses of wine last night ... not even sure why. I had 2 glasses with dinner then poured myself a 3rd when DH opened a 2nd bottle. It did take me almost 2 hours to drink that 3rd glass and before going to bed I poured what remained in my glass out.
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Hanging in there and focusing on all the good stuff. Fall is here and the weather is getting nicer for us. Holiday season is coming with it's celebrations. I've always loved Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas so looking forward to this.
Thought for my day: Expect good things and bring them towards you5 -
Three more days of fair days, then I will be back to my normal routine....so yeah! Thought I would share a few photos
weighing in at 815.5lbs
Displays made by FFA members
Just scratching the surface with the rides, sorry it is blurry I was leaving for the night so not much in the way of crowds
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Torchy's Tacos ... and one Saint Arnold Summer Pils (my favorite beer) since they had it on draft and it is no longer available at the stores for the season. I can count on 1 hand the number of these beers I had this summer ... wow just wow! I use to drink them every week when they were available in past years.
Cheers until next year.6 -
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I am continuing with my usual goals, 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 18 last month, I have had as much as 23 a few times.
Being here with y'all gives me the accountability that I need and want.
I was a daily drinker at one time, and gradually moved it to my current goal which I have been able to uphold for quite some time.
I have no intention of becoming an abstainer. I enjoy my drinks, just less often, kind of like I have done with certain fattening foods.
I do plan my drinks days for the most part, but usually it is my schedule that dictates that. Trying not to have drinks when I work the following day.
Diary style is how I like to keep track here.
Monday September 20 - Champagne and Grand Marnier. Driving back home Tuesday, next planned drinks day is Saturday eve.
Tuesday September 21 - 2 drinks, not planned. Back home now.
Wednesday September 22 - AF - Time to rack up at least a few. Planned drinks for Saturday so far, but I don't yet know my schedule for Sunday forward, so we'll see.
Thursday September 23 - AF - Really felt like having a couple after working in the yard after work.
Rolling Total - 14AF days out of 23 days.4 -
Those are fantastic photos @lmlmrn. I so love agriculture FAIRS! The veggie display is gorgeous.
Mowed my lawn yesterday all by myself No big deal you say? Push mower, and it takes husband three days normally. 5 hours later it looks like a golf course here (Tee time at noonish,LOL).
and I am super proud of myself.
Husband was in disbelief. He thought I hired a lawn crew to do the job. Yea, underestimate me....that'll be fun. (Love that tshirt quote)
It was a good cleanse for my brain and soul, and a heck of a calorie burn, hopefully it is helping out everything that is going South on the back of my legs(ladies you know what I mean!)
So NOT even one little craving for a drink after all that lawn work.
September's accountability:
19AF
4A
1 week left in September
BRING IT ON!6 -
@lmlmrn love the pictures! Who would have thought to create art out of vegetables?
@MissMay I have visions of you constantly mowing like Forrest Gump with your little push mower! Sounds like a great day, honestly!
Thursday nights are “wine night” at work. Had only one, and none when I went home. Tonight and tomorrow is dinner out with friend, will only nurse one glass of wine for both occasions. I can’t do a cocktail first and then wine. Too much for me!4 -
Sooooo.... This has been a whirlwind week! Monday a recruiter cold messaged me, talked to them that afternoon, found out that several old coworkers are there and they put in a good word, skipped straight to the final tech interview yesterday afternoon, and was having a final negotiation conversation a couple of hours later! Usually engineering jobs take 1-3 MONTHS to get through the process, but I should have an offer letter 5 days after first contact.
It isn't space robots , but it should be interesting nonetheless. Pretty good money/benefits and a crew that seem like they have a lot of fun. One of the head honchos said that he would "defend my right to have a purple mohawk if I wanted one"
I also love that they said they wouldn't be asking me questions "you haven't seen since college". Preach! They told the HR lady that they "loved me" and "when can we hire her?".
Definitely went out for drinks last night. Not tracking fasting, calories, or alcohol for a couple of days. I'm not going to go too crazy with any of it but definitely relaxed goals and I'm not sorry (had 4 last night)
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Sept 1-2 = AF
Sept 3-5= 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 6-7 = 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 8-9 = AF planned
Sept 10-12= 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 13-14= AF
Sept 15-16= AF
Sept 17-18 = 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 19-22= AF
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I am continuing with my usual goals, 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 18 last month, I have had as much as 23 a few times.
Being here with y'all gives me the accountability that I need and want.
I was a daily drinker at one time, and gradually moved it to my current goal which I have been able to uphold for quite some time.
I have no intention of becoming an abstainer. I enjoy my drinks, just less often, kind of like I have done with certain fattening foods.
I do plan my drinks days for the most part, but usually it is my schedule that dictates that. Trying not to have drinks when I work the following day.
Diary style is how I like to keep track here.
Monday September 20 - Champagne and Grand Marnier. Driving back home Tuesday, next planned drinks day is Saturday eve.
Tuesday September 21 - 2 drinks, not planned. Back home now.
Wednesday September 22 - AF - Time to rack up at least a few. Planned drinks for Saturday so far, but I don't yet know my schedule for Sunday forward, so we'll see.
Thursday September 23 - AF - Really felt like having a couple after working in the yard after work.
Friday September 24 - AF - I really had to stop myself from having drinks many many times. After cutting the grass is a time that I really want drinks. I did the 6 minute thing. I went to a friend's who was having wine, again, I really wanted drinks and thought that I would wait until I got home. I finally talked myself out of it, telling myself that tomorrow is my planned drinks day and I can wait. Whew.
Rolling Total - 15AF days out of 24 days.5 -
DD was let go from her job on Thursday ... one that she hated. She has a job offer from another firm already that she is negotiating. I invited her out to spend Friday with me ... walked the 3 dogs, shopped for clothes & rugs and enjoyed a pedicure. Then our husbands joined us for a couple of glasses of wine before a sushi & Kirin beer dinner out. Later in the evening DD & her hubby introduced us to 2 David Chang TV series “Ugly Delicious” and “The Mind of a Chef”. Wonderful Friday.
Not sorry to have the 3 drinks but do need to get back into the habit of more AF evenings! I want to rack up at least 12 this month.
September accountability: 10/30 days AF
Alcohol: 13 days (27 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.
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@Lilylady3k
Glad that your DD is on to a new path.
On another note, really ready to see photos of your other 2 dogs!!5 -
I am continuing with my usual goals, 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 18 last month, I have had as much as 23 a few times.
Being here with y'all gives me the accountability that I need and want.
I was a daily drinker at one time, and gradually moved it to my current goal which I have been able to uphold for quite some time.
I have no intention of becoming an abstainer. I enjoy my drinks, just less often, kind of like I have done with certain fattening foods.
I do plan my drinks days for the most part, but usually it is my schedule that dictates that. Trying not to have drinks when I work the following day.
Diary style is how I like to keep track here.
Monday September 20 - Champagne and Grand Marnier. Driving back home Tuesday, next planned drinks day is Saturday eve.
Tuesday September 21 - 2 drinks, not planned. Back home now.
Wednesday September 22 - AF - Time to rack up at least a few. Planned drinks for Saturday so far, but I don't yet know my schedule for Sunday forward, so we'll see.
Thursday September 23 - AF - Really felt like having a couple after working in the yard after work.
Friday September 24 - AF - I really had to stop myself from having drinks many many times. After cutting the grass is a time that I really want drinks. I did the 6 minute thing. I went to a friend's who was having wine, again, I really wanted drinks and thought that I would wait until I got home. I finally talked myself out of it, telling myself that tomorrow is my planned drinks day and I can wait. Whew.
Saturday September 25 - Drinks. I just found out 2 minutes ago that I am working a split tomorrow. I wouldn't have had drinks had I known, but I will be okay, I will have a big long workout in the morning to sweat it out and oxygenate myself : - ) Must say, that I really enjoyed the drinks and it was 28 degrees Celsius when I got off of work and went on a hike with a friend. Googling...82.4 Farenheit.
Rolling Total - 15AF days out of 25 days.5 -
Sept 1-2 = AF
Sept 3-5= 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 6-7 = 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 8-9 = AF planned
Sept 10-12= 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 13-14= AF
Sept 15-16= AF
Sept 17-18 = 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 19-22= AF
Sept 23-25= 3 glasses of wine each
Sept 26 = AF4 -
Oh boy.....
didn't plan on more drinks this month after getting back from my get a away last weekend BUT IT HAPPENED.
*Friday night a carmel apple sangria
*Saturday night a butter pecan sipping cream liquor in a coffee(way too strong for my taste)
(my weakness is anything butterscotch, butter pecan or carmel)
Headed to a bday BBQ today and I'm taking my own LYRE'S NON ALCOHOLIC beverage. Let's see how many people ask what I'm drinking 🤪
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Realized that I was off a day .. so corrected my entries.
September accountability: 10/30 days AF
Alcohol: 15 days (30 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.
9/1 - 1 wine
9/2 - AF
9/3 - 2 wine
9/4 - 2.5 drinks <1/2 glass beer @ lunch after hiking in Austin TX + 2 glasses wine with dinner
9/5 - 2 wine
9/6 - AF
9/7 - AF
9/8 - AF
9/9 - 1.5 bottles of Michelob Ultra @ fishing camp 🎣
9/10 - 2 glasses of wine @ fishing camp 🎣
9/11 - AF @ fishing camp 🎣
9/12 - AF
9/13 - AF
9/14 - 1 wine
9/15 - 📚2 margaritas
9/16 - 2 wine
9/17 - AF
9/18 - 3 wine
9/19 - AF
9/20 - AF
9/21 - 2 wine
9/22 - 3 wine
9/23 - 1 beer
9/24 - 3 drinks 2 wine + 1 Kirin beer
9/25 - 2 wine
9/26 - PLANNED AF Designated Driver for Concert
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Mojito mocktail not too sweet … loved it @ Hearsay before the concert.
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Been alcohol free for more than two years and almost three months but I have an insatiable sushi habit now and end most nights with peanut butter crackers. I would love to connect with others who are AF or want to be. I am loving the communities here and people's stories inspire me over and over.5
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Hi all. Newbie here!!
I’ve loved reading your posts for a few months now and have found them very encouraging and inspiring and although I’m arriving late in the day, I’d like to join this group!!
Over the last 2 months I have managed to reduce my drinking days considerably!!
I’d drink wine everynight if I could and before getting cancer in 2018, that is pretty much what I did.
I’ve spent 3 years fighting ALL - leukaemia. However, since finishing treatment I’d began to slowly slip back into that bad habit again of drinking every 2/3 days. I’m sure a lot of you are thinking ‘what on earth!!! You’ve fought for a second chance at life, so why do it?!’
WelI, I enjoyed wine before cancer and I still enjoy it now, but its very quickly becoming habit forming again.
Great day walking or cycling…have wine!
Cut the grass, bit of gardening…have wine!
Family board game…have wine
Doing a jigsaw…have wine
Making a nice meal…have wine
Sit and scroll around on my phone…have wine
Hard day…have wine
Evening out…have wine
Movie night…have wine
Feeling stressed…have wine
Generally enjoying some alone time…have wine
Feeling anxious…have wine
Feeling angry…have wine
Looking to unwind…have wine
Going to soak in the bath (which is almost a nightly thing for me)…have wine
….so on and so forth!!! 🤦♀️😔
My problem is I don’t just stop at the one glass and appreciate it!! Before I know it I’ve had a bottle and am into the second, which is really bad!
So far I have had alcohol 5x this month, almost 2 bottles each time except for the 5th time (this Thursday just gone) where I had 2x250ml glasses.
My aim is to get to the end of this month with no more wine. That would give me 25AF days, which would be a massive feat for me!!! Would love a glass of wine now while typing this!! So I’ve gone to bed early!
I hope by the end of the month I can tell you all that I stuck with it!! 🤞
Also…… when you do have a glass of wine, is you glass small (125ml) or large (250ml) or other?!
Thank you so much for taking time to read this. Have a good remainder of the month all.8 -
https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people/
I enjoyed reading "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" over the weekend. It made me realize how I need to transform some of my thinking.
I've gone backwards the past week, with back-to-back days of parties. My son is living with us and he and my husband are having pool parties every night and I follow their lead. This is is going to kill me if I continue. I want to drink 1 today and recalibrate.
I need my energy and strength and spirit that I had going on my AF stretches. I'll join you @77topcat and anyone else who needs to get back on the right path.4 -
Rolling total 16/21 AF. Total of 9 A days. 9 workout days. General goals/rules: no more than 3 drinks no more than 2 days a week and don't drink home alone.
9/1 AF
9/2 A (4 drinks/5.3SD)
9/3 -9/9 AF
9/10 A. (2 drinks/3.2SD)
9/11-9/14 AF
9/15 A (1 drink.1.6SD)
9/16 AF
9/17 A (4 drinks/5SD???)
9/18 A (3 drinks/4SD???)
9/19-9/22 AF
9/23-9/26 A (???) had multiple drinks each night and alone over the weekend. It was sorta celebrating my overwhelming relief at landing the new job, but just turned into a slob weekend. No exercise, ate too much, drank too much (no hangover but still), my apartment is a mess, didn't start packing... bleh. Why did celebration end up looking like depression? Maybe because I'm anxious and this doesn't feel real. Also...I HATE moving.
Back to tracking everything today.6 -
I am continuing with my usual goals, 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 18 last month, I have had as much as 23 a few times.
Being here with y'all gives me the accountability that I need and want.
I was a daily drinker at one time, and gradually moved it to my current goal which I have been able to uphold for quite some time.
I have no intention of becoming an abstainer. I enjoy my drinks, just less often, kind of like I have done with certain fattening foods.
I do plan my drinks days for the most part, but usually it is my schedule that dictates that. Trying not to have drinks when I work the following day.
Diary style is how I like to keep track here.
Monday September 20 - Champagne and Grand Marnier. Driving back home Tuesday, next planned drinks day is Saturday eve.
Tuesday September 21 - 2 drinks, not planned. Back home now.
Wednesday September 22 - AF - Time to rack up at least a few. Planned drinks for Saturday so far, but I don't yet know my schedule for Sunday forward, so we'll see.
Thursday September 23 - AF - Really felt like having a couple after working in the yard after work.
Friday September 24 - AF - I really had to stop myself from having drinks many many times. After cutting the grass is a time that I really want drinks. I did the 6 minute thing. I went to a friend's who was having wine, again, I really wanted drinks and thought that I would wait until I got home. I finally talked myself out of it, telling myself that tomorrow is my planned drinks day and I can wait. Whew.
Saturday September 25 - Drinks. I just found out 2 minutes ago that I am working a split tomorrow. I wouldn't have had drinks had I known, but I will be okay, I will have a big long workout in the morning to sweat it out and oxygenate myself : - ) Must say, that I really enjoyed the drinks and it was 28 degrees Celsius when I got off of work and went on a hike with a friend. Googling...82.4 Farenheit.
Sunday September 26 - AF - Next planned drinks day is Friday. Busy week ahead. Hit my 16 : - )
Rolling Total - 16AF days out of 26 days.5 -
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iwriteprofessionally wrote: »Been alcohol free for more than two years and almost three months but I have an insatiable sushi habit now and end most nights with peanut butter crackers. I would love to connect with others who are AF or want to be. I am loving the communities here and people's stories inspire me over and over.
Good for you!!
There is a sober thread on MFP, some of the people from this thread have migrated to there.5 -
We went to a funeral Friday for a 31 yo young man who checked himself out of rehab, went home and in 4 days, drank 20 bottles of alcohol and his wife found him dead. He had horrible depression problems that tormented him. It was sickening to see his wife and 10 month old daughter standing there.....
I love this page because everyone is doing something about their addiction/desire. You are all so nice and supportive. Everyone keep up the good work.....even if you don’t have AF days, you are still working on it!!! Way to go!!!
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@77topcat - WELCOME! I totally get your list of reasons
The standard pour for a glass of wine is five ounces, or 150 milliliters.
Usually restaurants offer 5 oz or a deep pour of 9 oz.
Standard wine bottles contain 750 ml of wine. That's 25 fluid ounces or rather 5 glasses of wine.
I've poured water from a measuring cup into my various wine glasses to absorb what it looks like LOL. When I mark 1 wine in my tracking it is usually a 5-6 oz pour. I really love wine as well. I've been working for 2-3 years on limiting my consumption to 1-2 glasses in an evening and skipping other evenings even when DH opens a bottle. Hence why I post here so often. If I post AF and DH has opened a really nice bottle it helps keep me on track. BUT then there are weeks like this last where I consumed it more nights than planned. Still working on it.
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@AR10at50 -
Karen, Extending my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends left behind in such a tragic situation.5 -
Does anyone within the thread have suggestions related to excessive drinking? I workout hard but unfortunately, I find myself drinking heavily everyday. Any help or suggestions will be gladly accepted.
Thank you. 😊7
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