Less Alcohol ~ JUNE 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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The photos above are these, in order:
1.Canmore
2.Mirror Lake
3.Maligne Canyon
4.Banff downtown
5.Sunwapta falls (I think)
6.Lake Louise
Have to say Dawn is a master mojito maker with her 3 different types of mint. Chocolate mint mojitos, so good. I am sure AF versions would be great. We did have small quantities that day so at least an attempt was made to moderate.5 -
Breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing. And you are quite a good photographer!
ETA: AF so far this week and plan AF tonight. DH has a work event so home alone makes that easier.
ETA2: But I've had a large appetite for the past 2 weeks. I'm wondering if it is connected to the pretty strong corticosteroid for poison ivy. I've been eating every single maintenance calorie and slightly over maintenance last week... to my best count, which may have been an undercount when there were moments of standing in the pantry just looking for what I could eat fast. I try to account for it all later, but I know it's never as accurate as a planned & plated meal. I'm giving generous assent to eating more under the circumstances, but I'm just trying to keep it on the rails of the planned & plated variety vs. unplanned splurges. It's also hard to sleep. I'm so fidgety, flopping around all night, hard to lie still. I had a HARD nap yesterday, and that felt great.5 -
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I'm Dawn
I joined this thread in November 2018. I had my first AF day soon thereafter. It was hard! I stayed with one AF day per week for awhile and then gradually increased that.
I will continue on with what has been attainable for me, 16-20 AF days per month. So trying to keep it to 3A days per week or less.
I am drinking less for weight loss. 20 more pounds to shed still.
Diary Style
Sunday June 19 - AF - Felt like having drinks after digging in the yard all day, but resisted.
Monday June 20 - A bunch of drinks, Mojitos at home and a Margarita out at a Mexican restaurant (which we walked to)
Tuesday June 21 - AF - Still bloated and puffy from drinks and restaurant eating on Monday, so it was a no brainer to be AF. Planned AF until Friday or Saturday or both as A days
Wednesday June 22 - AF - Weight has spiked, so trying to mitigate that with AF days
Rolling total: 14AF days out of 22 days5 -
The photo's are amazing! Are these places in BC or Alberta? Finally we are warming up and it will perfect to hike.....sad new is I have to be strapped to the house for about a week. Starting Monday that is.
Spent the day boxing up my kitchen. Filled 9 large Costco bins and hauled them downstairs to the family room. But I did organize them somewhat. I even labeled and stacked them until I realized I am going to be in and out of those bins no matter what. So I unstacked them and took the lids off. So much easier.
The cabinet install guy will spend Mon-Wed installing. Thurs appliances will be delivered. I hope installed but that is a separate person. Then next Wednesday will be the counter top people who have told me we can't touch anything for 48-72 hours. We will wait the 72. Then I can have my sink hooked back up.
The bathroom fun should get to start mid July and hopefully finish mid August.
I have to say though tonight I am sitting here with the window open, nice breeze and a glass of white wine. Did I need it no, did I want it yes.6 -
Checking in:
Great posts and photos everyone.
What should have been the beginning of our new chapter in life next week, collapsed yesterday.
After 7 weeks of busting our azzes (I dropped 9 pounds I DID NOT NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT) to prepare for closing on June 30.
All of the sudden the buyer does not have the funds they exclaimed in signing the contract that they did have, and they want to negogiate a "dirt of a deal" to us. Contract terminated because of lack of $$
Back to square one.
I did have a DownEast Cider after that phone call. Good thing is the cider is really sweet and one is more than enough.
NOT accepting sorrowful posts - I am keeping on a positive note and moving on.😊
Here is a sign I have had above my kitchen for years. It is my daily mantra.
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@MissMay, sorry to hear the sale fell through. We went through the same thing this week for one of the rental properties we are selling. Buyer’s loan did not go through.
@Lilylady3k you've had so much going on! Glad things are settling down a little, ans that your son is on the mend.
I had a sinus infection last week, so 4 days AF. This week I’m back to daily drinking, so I need to ratchet that back. But I’ve been good about not having that second drink except for one day. I got another huge pour at wine night at work yesterday but did not finish it and did not have more when I got home.
The boat is FINALLY done being bottom painted, and is going in the water today! Cannot wait.5 -
@MissMay
So sorry to hear about the sale falling through : - (
Better luck with the next buyer.
Disappointing I am sure after all of that work that you put into it, but hopeful that you will get an even better offer.
@Womona
Yahoo about the boat going in!! Photos please : - )
@Lilylady3k
A baby will be here any minute!4 -
I'm Dawn
I joined this thread in November 2018. I had my first AF day soon thereafter. It was hard! I stayed with one AF day per week for awhile and then gradually increased that.
I will continue on with what has been attainable for me, 16-20 AF days per month. So trying to keep it to 3A days per week or less.
I am drinking less for weight loss. 20 more pounds to shed still.
Diary Style
Sunday June 19 - AF - Felt like having drinks after digging in the yard all day, but resisted.
Monday June 20 - A bunch of drinks, Mojitos at home and a Margarita out at a Mexican restaurant (which we walked to)
Tuesday June 21 - AF - Still bloated and puffy from drinks and restaurant eating on Monday, so it was a no brainer to be AF. Planned AF until Friday or Saturday or both as A days
Wednesday June 22 - AF - Weight has spiked, so trying to mitigate that with AF days
Thursday June 23 - AF - Planned drinks today and or tomorrow. I was able to bring the scale back down, definitely don't want to blow it : - )
Rolling total: 15AF days out of 23 days3 -
Hi, all. I've made a repeated observation about myself that applies now.
observation: Episodes of over-eating/over-drinking are preceded by feelings of IDGAF--a strong disregard for "my why" or my future self well being. Sometimes but not always it's rooted in emotional disturbance. It's a little different from the "I'm upset so I deserve a treat." It's more like, "Why should I care at all?"
right now: I'm feeling strong emotional disturbance. It's only 2:15pm in my time zone, so I have several hours until dinner, what would be my typical time the over eating and over drinking would start. I need to center myself and exercise a little self-care, not slide down a slippery slope that's self destructive (or at least unhelpful to well being).
Advice/coaching appreciated.6 -
Hi, all. I've made a repeated observation about myself that applies now.
observation: Episodes of over-eating/over-drinking are preceded by feelings of IDGAF--a strong disregard for "my why" or my future self well being. Sometimes but not always it's rooted in emotional disturbance. It's a little different from the "I'm upset so I deserve a treat." It's more like, "Why should I care at all?"
right now: I'm feeling strong emotional disturbance. It's only 2:15pm in my time zone, so I have several hours until dinner, what would be my typical time the over eating and over drinking would start. I need to center myself and exercise a little self-care, not slide down a slippery slope that's self destructive (or at least unhelpful to well being).
Advice/coaching appreciated.
Can you get outside for a nice walk? Walks by myself do wonders for me.
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Hi All - I joined this thread a little late, starting June 20, 2022. I'm drinking less for weight loss. My goal is minimum of 3A days per week or less. I've been stuck at the same weight for a while now and want to lose 15 pounds.
Weekly Diary- Monday June 20 - AF - Was very tempted to have a beer at dinner with my husband, but resisted.
- Tuesday June 21 - 1 after-dinner drink (bourbon shot on the rocks)
- Wednesday June 22 - AF
- Thursday June 23 - 3 total drinks, 2 beers with water in between (yay) and a bourbon on the rocks later. Not too bad. I had counted the two beers in my daily calories. The bad thing is I gave in to late night munchies and ate a bunch of almonds.
- Friday June 24 - ? - The weekend is here with 1 AF day left as part of my goals. I'm wishing I had saved one of my AF days for the weekend.
- Saturday June 25
- Sunday June 26
Weekly rolling total: 2AF out of 4 days (Goal = 4AF weekly)
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looneycatblue wrote: »Hi, all. I've made a repeated observation about myself that applies now.
observation: Episodes of over-eating/over-drinking are preceded by feelings of IDGAF--a strong disregard for "my why" or my future self well being. Sometimes but not always it's rooted in emotional disturbance. It's a little different from the "I'm upset so I deserve a treat." It's more like, "Why should I care at all?"
right now: I'm feeling strong emotional disturbance. It's only 2:15pm in my time zone, so I have several hours until dinner, what would be my typical time the over eating and over drinking would start. I need to center myself and exercise a little self-care, not slide down a slippery slope that's self destructive (or at least unhelpful to well being).
Advice/coaching appreciated.
Can you get outside for a nice walk? Walks by myself do wonders for me.
Thank you for responding. Honestly, this is the thing that helps me the most, too. However it is 103F outside at the moment, which limits how much time is practical to enjoy outdoors. Instead I reached out to some friends and made pasta from scratch for dinner. Kneading is kinda therapeutic, but not quite as good as getting outside.6 -
@MissMay - Oh no. I'm sorry to hear about it falling through at the last moment. This is what scares me about my mom's selling her property as well. We have negotiated to the hilt and TODAY I got his credit report, validation that he has the funds to write that big check and his company sent proof of employment and salary for the past 3 years. So crossing my fingers it doesn't fall through.
DID I mention that my mom opened a door that hasn't been opened in years and the frame was rotted through and the door fell off. Yep. Sold "as is". We are fixing the frame before the closing on 6/30.
@globalhiker - Absolutely love your pictures! What a wonderful experience.
@dawnbgethealthy - She is here! Granddaughter #2 in 2022.
New granddaughter! Mom & baby are both fine. Grandma is overwhelmed and doing a little too much eating and drinking but I'll get things back under control soon.
Me with Margot
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Beautiful!3
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Hi, all. I've made a repeated observation about myself that applies now.
observation: Episodes of over-eating/over-drinking are preceded by feelings of IDGAF--a strong disregard for "my why" or my future self well being. Sometimes but not always it's rooted in emotional disturbance. It's a little different from the "I'm upset so I deserve a treat." It's more like, "Why should I care at all?"
right now: I'm feeling strong emotional disturbance. It's only 2:15pm in my time zone, so I have several hours until dinner, what would be my typical time the over eating and over drinking would start. I need to center myself and exercise a little self-care, not slide down a slippery slope that's self destructive (or at least unhelpful to well being).
Advice/coaching appreciated.
@ahoy_m8 I am glad you said this because I've been this way for years. Sounds like HORMONES but I am not an expert. Hormones control everything in us. I didn't think so until I took an endocrinology course. Change something in your life to jump-start and re-direct. If your bloodwork is fine and all and your nutrition and hydration is spot-on, this "I don't care" thinking issue could be caused the alcohol you had the day prior (wine devil). Join a class that starts during the time(s) of day you feel this way. Distract yourself. I personally am thinking of joining a gym so I can see myself in a large mirror. This usually helps me re-focus my attention on me. I am also a big advocate of a 30 to 90 day no-drinking fast. It totally changed my head and my thinking in a good way.5 -
@Lilylady3k bless your little one - so cute!
@MissMay sorry to hear the deal fell through but the market is still boiling hot and it will sell. Have you picked your new spot yet? Is it Vegas?
I need to get back to daily tracking. Since my return, 1 AF day followed by 1 bottle fizzy rose and it was not the mini-bottle. @ahoy_m8 I was feeling like you at the time. I didn't care AND I broke my rule - went to the supermarket on a Friday at 6 pm, hungry, tired, thirsty....yes I broke all my rules and paid for it. I should've let my husband go and tell him to buy 1 baby prosecco equal to 1serving. Of course there is always a negative ramification and my scale showed a measly 1 oz weight loss. Crap
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FYI- regarding photos, I know nothing about photography and took pix during the wrong time of day and all, but I did get the newest iphone SE (my phone died the DAY before my trip and I had to just buy whatever the store had in-stock) and wow the picture quality is WAY better than my old SE and better than my husband's 3 yr. old iphone.4
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@ahoy_m8
I totally get that IDGAF thing.
Most of us are trying to drink less, lose weight, make healthier choices etc. We work so hard at it sometimes that we feel like we need a break from being so disciplined.
Your thought process is insightful and inspiring. Pinpointing these feelings is so astute of you. Bravo.
I don't have any suggestions at all, but you having said this will maybe make me rethink times when I am feeling that way.
I find that if I plan my drink/eat days then I can sometimes resist knowing that I can have that stuff the next day or in a couple of days instead.3 -
I'm Dawn
I joined this thread in November 2018. I had my first AF day soon thereafter. It was hard! I stayed with one AF day per week for awhile and then gradually increased that.
I will continue on with what has been attainable for me, 16-20 AF days per month. So trying to keep it to 3A days per week or less.
I am drinking less for weight loss. 20 more pounds to shed still.
Diary Style
Sunday June 19 - AF - Felt like having drinks after digging in the yard all day, but resisted.
Monday June 20 - A bunch of drinks, Mojitos at home and a Margarita out at a Mexican restaurant (which we walked to)
Tuesday June 21 - AF - Still bloated and puffy from drinks and restaurant eating on Monday, so it was a no brainer to be AF. Planned AF until Friday or Saturday or both as A days
Wednesday June 22 - AF - Weight has spiked, so trying to mitigate that with AF days
Thursday June 23 - AF - Planned drinks today and or tomorrow. I was able to bring the scale back down, definitely don't want to blow it : - )
Friday June 24 - 2 drinks. I almost do the drunkorexic thing sometimes. I definitely do not eat healthy food when I have alcohol. I substitute calories for drinks and badder things. Planned drinks Saturday afternoon
Rolling total: 15AF days out of 24 days3
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