Like Minded Lushes - Septemeber 2011

so the Sake I was using to make my "asian" pot roast screamed at me to drink the rest of the bottle so I had to listen. I really enjoyed it. then I had a vodka rocks before bed. Now the plan is nothing this week Until maybe some wine on Friday but we will see. The scale is moving and I do like that.

That sounds good. Yum!

Sounds like a good plan for the week.

I had 3 glass white wine Friday, 2 glasses red on Saturday, and a Diet Maggie Sunday, and 1 glass white wine late night.

But the good news is I got in a 35 mile bike ride Sunday in 2:10, and I went under 200 pounds on the scale for first time since 2005. Woot!!!!

My plan is to abstain from alcohol today. For one whole day. I haven't done that since June. It's raining. And Monday night football. And I don't have ESPN, so if I can stay out of the pub I'll be golden. Not sure... bad idea... already caving....

well done solpwr!!

plan on really kicking it this week. the exercising has been great (so glad that hamstring injury I battled seems to be fully healed!)..but I'm going to try to up it even a bit more and try to completely stay away from even the one or 2 glasses of wine I've been indulging in.
2 weeks til vacay and i've got 3 new bathing suits i wanna be in by then! :glasses:

Monday, 0 drinks
Tuesday, 0 drinks...weigh-in is tomorrow

It actually feels good too be sober for a few days.

Robin, I agree that it feels good to watch the scale go down...

Amy, be careful of the sodium in the pizza, it could screw up your weigh-in. Have fun at conferences. My hubs went to a conference and got into a discussion on why the teacher doesn't fail a student that doesn't hand in work on time.

Solpwr, great job on hitting the one-derlands...sounds like you have portion control down as well

SoCal...you will "ROCK" those swimsuits!! Hoping that hubs job is safe for the time being as well. So, scary.

Kasi, I do not think that you really want to see that video. My sister still has it and still laughs uncontrollably. Nice job on all the zeros for drinks. Any tips for me?

I feel like I have been super duper lushy lately....especially on the weekends. I haven't even really been able to keep track of everything. Last week, I had 1/2 a beer almost every night AND my usual wine. My goal this week is no beer til saturday (we are going to a brewfest, woohoo!!!!) and minimum wine consumption during the week (within calorie goals)!!!

WAY TO GO Everyone who is trying to stay away from the booze....You are all succeeding, congrats!!!!

Oh Wow I am so glad I found you all..I perhaps have found my place! I am terrible at ruining my good choices with wine wine wine, then getting super (hungry) after and binging.... AND then waking up thirsty and because my sugar is naturally high from the wine I end up craving a soda...which i drink!!!

I love everyones honesty on here , its good to see the same struggles...its nothing for me to drink every night...i know I will this evening but I hope to come back tomorrow ready to say I only had 1 glass!! :happy:

perhaps setting a time to stop???? or perhaps allowing myself to drink only when i make a whole meal for myself!! ah geez couldnt hurt to try something:/

perhaps setting a time to stop???? or perhaps allowing myself to drink only when i make a whole meal for myself!! ah geez couldnt hurt to try something:/

I start later so that I drink less....that way, you almost run out of time to drink...so, if you normally do it at 6 PM, wait until 8 PM...Welcome to the club :drinker:

Me too!!! I usually don't have my first sip until 7-730ish...we go to bed at 9 so I that doesn't give me much time!!!!!

Me too!!! I usually don't have my first sip until 7-730ish...we go to bed at 9 so I that doesn't give me much time!!!!!

Great minds think alike :bigsmile:

You said it Sister

Wow, I haven't really posted on these boards, but let me just say this board called to me !! I went through the summer drinking all cold beer I could lay my hands on, thinking there would be time when summer was over to get back on track. OK, summer is gone and my thoughts are consumed by all the wonderful fall brews that are available.....I love the octoberfest beers, the cherry wheat and the blueberry ale (yummy)....Trying to keep myself in check and haven't purchased said october brews YET....Thanks for this great board and to know there are others of you out there.

Good luck Kim and all you others with your weigh in!! You've all been doing fantastic!
Welcome newbies. :drinker: Jump right in.
Solpwr..I don't eat much pizza but we've got a similar place here that makes it with wheat crust and all organic toppings. It's awesome to indulge once in a while. I actually prefer the wheat crust now and the toppings taste like they were just picked off the farm. Have a great ride tonite on your bike!
I indulged in 1 glass of wine last night. But stuck with my exercise plan. The scale is dropping for me also..but i'm afraid to record it. If it still is there by the end of the week I will log it in.

Well, Sunday was sober with plenty of water and I took two naps. I am however proud of myself for not needing the hair of the dog after my personal party on Sat night. When he got home from work on Sun he was giving me "that" look all evening. The half smile, twinkly eyes that says, "you were funny last night and I'm laughing right now thinking about it".

Husband is on his weekend today and tomorrow. We went to dinner last night and I had 2 20oz budlights and drank a shinner boch with him at home before bed. I think drinking later is the best way to go. We are all so smart! I really wanted to stay up and drink and hang out last night but I new 6am was coming this morning no matter what. I am sure there will be beer tomorrow as well but I think I'll make myself a promise to not drink until the sun goes down. I work on Thurs as well so I'll have to go to bed early and that will keep things at least respectable

Congradulations Everyone on their losses! So awesomely awesome!

@Biglove - "bi-wino" HA! I love that.

@dtdam - I feel ya on the Oktoberfest beers. This is the best beer drinking time of the year. I smiled when I read your post because my husband said almost exactly the same thing to me last night and we're two peas in a pod when it comes to beer.

@solpwr - that pizza sounds amazing. Pizza is one food I miss since eating better. I feel like it's a drag to eat it because most of the time the ingrediants are not fresh and the grease makes my stomach hurt. The one you described sounds wonderful. I may have to start experimenting with home-made pizza dough.

Have a great week everyone!

I do believe that I have found my people!!! I just joined MFP today and started cruising the community boards and found this one!

My name is Amy, and I love to knit socks. I am also an RN who works in a rather busy Open Heart/Trauma ICU. I work 12 hr night shifts. I still don't like to drink when I get home in the morning, but when the clock chimes, 9p, I'm all in!!!

Like BigLove, I am bi-wino....but prefer reds, blends are the best!!!
I had surgery last year and as a result, I found that I am gluten intolerant, therefore, no beer, Dang it, I was just getting to like it, too!!! Oh, well!

I have decided that I really need to cut back on the wine drinking! Last week, I averaged almost a bottle a night! Of course, it could be that I was under quite a bit of stress with DH being in the hospital, having surgery.

Oh, another one of my favorites is vodka and Crystal Light, although I haven't had that in a long time.

I am working on keeping the drinks to 1-2/day, and so far, so good...yesterday was actually 0!

Monday, 0 drinks, check
Tuesday, 0 drinks, check

Wednesday, ??? drinks
Thursday, ??? drinks
Friday, work 3 to 11
Saturday, work 3 to 11
Sunday, work 3 to 11

Goal is: < 14

I did it! One whole day without alcohol! Who's the Boss now!?! LOL.

I banged out 17.8 miles on the bike last night in 59:17. Average speed 18.1. Hilly ride, feeling good. Outside temps were high 50's, a little chilly.

But awesomeness, I ran a Fitness Test on my HRM this morning (since I didn't drink last night it gives more accurate results). My VO2 max is now 50, excellent range for men my age. Hell excellent range for men in their 30's! My resting HR is 43 bpm.

And my bike odometer turned over 1,200 miles last night. Since my first ride April 23 this year. I'm happy today! Five Oh baby!