Less Alcohol ~ OCTOBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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@lilylady3k I hear and relate to the down sizing. We all know it is eventually necessary. Good job done on that, plus it is a true workout at the same time.
I'd like to ask you a question about your Sister. Have you ever explained to her your desire to have LESS alcohol in your life?
From many many of your past posts your goals seem to be on target until your Sister is around you. WE ALL LOVE OUR FAMILIES, but I sense you get off track more than not with this one family member.
If I am out of line I apologize in advance. If it might be closer to the truth, then maybe it is time for a heart to heart so she supports your health goals for and with you.
❤❤❤
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Found another eatery that serves H-00. This now makes only 3 😫
They have never heard of my favorite non-alcoholic beverage Clauhaster citrus. I bought a case of that before I moved 1600 miles away. Drank the last one yesterday.
We have our first set of friends arriving Oct 31 from back where we lived for 2.5 days. They will be doing some serious drinking while here. I have to have my THinking brain turned on full force.
Good thing is, they both know I enjoy my non-alcoholic beverages and they make NO quam about that. It is wonderful to know some people appreciate you without judging you on what your beverage of choice is while in their company.
To me at least that makes them a truer friend.
October 21 accountability:
Alcohol days- 7(14 drinks total)
No alcohol days- 14
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Hi : - )
I am Dawn.
I live in SE BC, Canada.
I joined this group in November 2018, and had my very first AF day in many many years then.
My usual goal is 16-20 AF days per month, and have maintained that for a few years until September of this year when I had only 14AF days (couldn't resist the daily Margaritas in Mexico I guess).
I do this diary style.
Wednesday October 19 - 2 drinks. I had no intention of having drinks, I was just sooo tired and didn't even feel like eating. I quite enjoyed the taste of those drinks and the sensation. Planned AF for Thursday.
Thursday October 20 - AF - Really felt like having a couple of drinks, but I have a very long workday on Friday, so didn't. I may (probably will) have drinks Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Squeezed in an HIIT with weights (Heather Robertson) early Thursday morning, the first time in awhile even though my aim is to get that in once or twice per week. Good for the skeleton I understand.
Friday October 21 - Drinks. Planned drinks Saturday afternoon. It is snow raining! I don't even have all of my garden out. I can't cover what I do have out when it is wet like that. Going to get into some cooking today with potatoes: Potato stews with various meats and my own onions garlic and peppers, curried ground beef with potatoes, peppers, onions, and chick peas. I have to clean and make space on surfaces first, but still tired from a very long work week, just drinking coffee so far. I had a Shingles shot yesterday, I had a one and done years ago, but my pharmacist suggested that it would only be around 50% and this new one of 2 doses spaced out by at least 8 weeks will be more like 97%. My arm is sore, but I am very happy to have had the expensive shot - I watched my Mom go through Shingles, and one of my sisters had it twice, the second time on her face!
Rolling total: 13AF days out of 21 days.
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Busy day for you Dawn. How many pounds of potatoes did you harverst?
Good for you for getting the shingles shot. I actually had shingles this past August and never knew it. I woke up and noticed an odd rashy patch on the right of my belly button about the size of a half dollar. It kept getting reder and brighter.
I went to the clinic and they said it was a rare case where the only symptom is the red rash. No itch no burn no pain. I had to buy this really expensive cream to help it go away.
I was extremely lucky.
And will be getting the shot once we move into our new place.
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10/1- A
10/2-10/3-10/4-10/5 AF
10/6-10/7- 10/8 - A
10/9-10/10 10/11- 10/12 - AF
10/13- 10/14- 10/15 - A
10/16 - 10/17 - AF
10/18 - 10/19-10/20-10/21-10/22 - A - went completely off the rails this week- i almost left the group because I'm embarrassed but decided to just log it and try to do better.6 -
@lilylady3k I hear and relate to the down sizing. We all know it is eventually necessary. Good job done on that, plus it is a true workout at the same time.
I'd like to ask you a question about your Sister. Have you ever explained to her your desire to have LESS alcohol in your life?
From many many of your past posts your goals seem to be on target until your Sister is around you. WE ALL LOVE OUR FAMILIES, but I sense you get off track more than not with this one family member.
If I am out of line I apologize in advance. If it might be closer to the truth, then maybe it is time for a heart to heart so she supports your health goals for and with you.
❤❤❤
@MissMay - The only place around Houston that seems to sell Clausthaler citrus non-alcoholic beer is Total Wine. Might check around to see if they have that liquor store there near you.
@MissMay - You are not out of line at all. @dawnbgethealthy has noticed the same association concerning my sister.
Yes I've explained to her over the past two years that I'm trying to cut back and not drink as much. She knows that I'm tracking my intake. She knows my reasons ... lose weight, our grandmother being an alcoholic, etc. And DH has told her he too would like to drink less. But it is in one ear and out the other.
I told her I was not bringing wine on the girls' trip with mom back in early October but she still brought 2 bottles for the room. She left a bottle at the camp for me last time she was here knowing I was the next one to check on mom. And she opens many bottles when we go to her house or she brings them to ours. AND the cosmos pitcher that she brought to my son's house a couple of weekends ago when I was there well aware that I love them (which I did not drink that evening YEAH ME).
She doesn't drink alone usually. But when with friends or DH & me she always wants us to drink with her.
DH even told her last week that we didn't have any wine and were not planning to drink but that she was welcome to come over for chili. Our thought was wine doesn't go with chili. But then she showed up with 2 bottles.
So though we have said something about cutting back and/or we don't plan to drink ... she still influences us. I've actually cut back inviting her over just so we don't open bottles of wine. It is hard to cut family out of your life ... especially when they live near by ... never married and no kids of their own. BIG SIGH.
I've just got to get more will power myself and learn to stop at 2 when around her. That would be a great step in the right direction!
AF ! This evening with my mom ... she had a beer and I had a non-alcoholic ginger beer! Think I'm going to make my 12 AF days this month!
October accountability: 9 days AF
Alcohol: 13 days (33.5 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.4 -
@dawnbgethealthy & @MissMay
I've seen enough people in pain having shingles internally and externally that it is definitely something to avoid!
DH, my mom & I got our 2 shot Shingrix last year (you have to space them between 2-6 months apart). Talked my sister into getting hers this month too.
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Hello group! 🦋
Maybe a sober October?
10/1-10/7: AF
10/8-10/14: AF
10/15-10/21: AF
10/22: AF
I really considered having drinks (plural) last night. I felt like I needed something to take my mind off the biopsy coming up. However, my anxiety has been so high lately I was afraid the alcohol might make my anxiety worse and then I would be stuck. I had chocolate instead 😎7 -
@tmbg1 Im so glad you didn’t leave the group! We need you here!
@Lilylady3k I’m a people pleaser so I gave it no thought when they said I needed to come back in and now that I need a biopsy. My best friend went through horrible, aggressive Stage 4 lung cancer that spread to her bones just this past year and I was her primary caregiver, seeing that was pretty difficult, so if I can get this taken care of as early as possible, I will. I’m a little concerned as they moved the biopsy up from Nov 1st to October 26 but hopefully that just means quicker results, quicker treatment.6 -
10/1- A
10/2-10/3-10/4-10/5 AF
10/6-10/7- 10/8 - A
10/9-10/10 10/11- 10/12 - AF
10/13- 10/14- 10/15 - A
10/16 - 10/17 - AF
10/18 - 10/19-10/20-10/21-10/22 - A - went completely off the rails this week- i almost left the group because I'm embarrassed but decided to just log it and try to do better.
10/23- AF- bouncing back!5 -
@tmbg1 "thank you" for not leaving this group. You have shown such diligence towards drinking LESS.
As I try to state monthly. We are stronger together.
I will admit since being on this thread for now almost SIX YEARS I have had my set backs as well. It may take me a day or two to get back in here and post about a struggle with having to much.....but I (you,we) got back in to discuss it.
So glad your day/evening yesterday was much better for you. ❤
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@Lilylady3k I so appreciated reading your post.
I feel it was probably very good mental therapy for you to write it out. And good on our end to read it and possibly relate to another persons unwelcome influences.
Whether it be alcohol, food or some other activity we do not always want to participate or be a part of.
We got your back girl. ❤4 -
@joans1976 chocolate cures everything! 🤪
Getting called back to the imaging room after a yearly checkup was a huge anxiety for me several times.
Not even close to needing a biopsy. So I can see/hear your concern.
We are all thinking of you at this time.4 -
Finally feeling a bit settled in this new state/town.
Tomorrow I take possession of my new town-house, my moving POD comes Tuesday and I am getting giddy thinking about setting up my new place.
Being able to have time again to be able to post on our thread is another HUGE help. It seems forever (since last April) that I have not posted daily. UGH!!
8 more days in this month
LET'S BRING IT!
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Hi : - )
I am Dawn.
I live in SE BC, Canada.
I joined this group in November 2018, and had my very first AF day in many many years then.
My usual goal is 16-20 AF days per month, and have maintained that for a few years until September of this year when I had only 14AF days (couldn't resist the daily Margaritas in Mexico I guess).
I do this diary style.
Saturday October 22 - Drinks. I had Apricot Brandy mixed with Espresso Bailey's on my front porch with the little space heater beside me and the rain coming down. I used to have that on chilly days with my bestie that moved away this year. It is not something that I drink in the summer. Planned AF Sunday, and all but one weekday this coming week. Planning to reach my 16 this week.
Rolling total: 13AF days out of 22 days.3 -
Good day to everyone
2 beer yesterday afternoon, only excuse was DH and I were bored, it was cold, raining outside and we wanted to get outside the house.
The stress of the selling the shop, with our unwanted guests, DH parents, my mom. Wow can I use excuses or what?????
Today my mind is pretty made up to stop this nonsense for the rest of the month. I can do that.
@MissMay and anyone else who may know........we are considering eastern KY for retirement. Does anyone have any insight into the climate, livability, landscape outside of the Lexington area? I thought you may have driven that direction but I am sure you kept to mostly the coast.......I do need to send you some pictures of my latest paintings
ok off for now to find something to do on a Sunday afternoon that does not involve a beer and nap.4 -
10/1- A
10/2-10/3-10/4-10/5 AF
10/6-10/7- 10/8 - A
10/9-10/10 10/11- 10/12 - AF
10/13- 10/14- 10/15 - A
10/16 - 10/17 - AF
10/18 - 10/19-10/20-10/21-10/22 - A - went completely off the rails this week- i almost left the group because I'm embarrassed but decided to just log it and try to do better.
So glad you’re still with us! This is exactly where you want to be because at one time or another, we have all gone off the rails. Don’t be embarrassed. We totally get it.
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@Miss May I’m so excited for you! Good luck with the closing. You’ll be so happy to get all settled in.
I did well this weekend- 2 drinks Friday and Saturday (which is the day I was worried about), and only one glass of wine when we went out to dinner tonight. I don’t want any more, though I did have a sip of my husband’s Manhattan. Overall I got a lot done this weekend, my house is all clean, and I feel good going into the upcoming week!6 -
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October accountability: 10 days AF
Alcohol: 13 days (33.5 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.
10/17 - AF @ book club
10/18 - 3 drinks ; DH & I had no plans to drink and no wine in the house! Bbut then my sister dropped by with 2 bottles of wine and wanted to join us for dinner. Best intentions derailed.
10/19 - 1 small HH margarita @ book club
10/20 - AF @ camp with my mom; ; Clausthaler Grapefruit non-alcoholic beer while mom had a "real" beer.
10/21 - 3 wine ; mom & I opened a bottle of wine with dinner & movie
10/22 - AF @ camp with my mom; mom had a beer and I had a non-alcoholic ginger beer
10/23 - AF @ family dinner at my daughter’s. I skipped the red & white wines being served with dinner.5
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