Less Alcohol ~ OCTOBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time

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  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,009 Member
    @Breathe57103 - Love your pic!!! Wonderful that you are enjoying friends and your time in Arizona.
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    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 😎
    10/23: AF
    10/24: AF
    My boss is being horrible, just horrible. I need to think of a nickname for her besides “narcissistic a—hole.” Ideas?
    10/25: AF
    Biopsies today, fingers crossed!
    10/26: AF
    Very sore and depressed today.
    10/27: AF
    Depression is still here. I have to leave the house today for a doctors appointment. I’m just feeling sorry for myself, things could be much worse. Going to try to make this a better day!
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,751 Member
    joans1976 wrote: »
    Hello group! 🦋
    Maybe a sober October?

    Biopsies today, fingers crossed!
    10/26: AF
    Very sore and depressed today.
    10/27: AF
    Depression is still here. I have to leave the house today for a doctors appointment. I’m just feeling sorry for myself, things could be much worse. Going to try to make this a better day!
    Thinking of you, I hope you hear soon about the results. The waiting part is never easy. ❤
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,751 Member
    What a wonderful picture of you @Breathe57103. That smile.....keep those coming!
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,751 Member
    Womona wrote: »
    @lmlmrn they’ve made themselves quite at home, haven’t they? To me they are not homeless, they live in an RV, just like many, many other people do as full time RVers- on purpose, to see the Country, visit the National Parks. Etc. If you were a pedestrian, would you walk down that section of the sidewalk? I wouldn’t. Which means someone could get hit by a car going into the street to avoid their “front patio”.

    Honestly this makes me angry too. I would so want to hire junk haulers and a tow truck to just take away their *kitten* and be done. Definitely include this picture, and more, when you file your complaints!

    I was thinking a skunk under that tarp would be fun visitor to release!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    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.

    Monday October 24 - 2 drinks. The only thing that I did that I had never done before was not a positive thing. A customer ordered a Stella, I went into the cooler to get one and the box was in there but empty. We had other boxes of it not chilled. Whoever took the last cold one out completely knew that they were doing that, and weren't thinking of the next person. I actually flung the box out on the floor while shouting. Completely out of character for me, and very unproud of that.
    Tuesday October 25 - AF - I refused an extra shift for the day, too tired. How nice it was to be home to have dinner at a reasonable time.
    Wednesday October 26 - AF - Happy to hit my 16. I am going to try to get another 1 or 2 before month end.
    Thursday October 27 - 2 drinks. I had no intention of drinks, but it was the old cold, hungry, tired thing. Raining and cold here, not cold enough to have snow just yet, this is not my favourite time of year, trails are too muddy, no skating yet. Contrary to most people, those 2 drinks had me sleep like a baby, and I feel great this morning. Planning AF for Sunday and Monday to hopefully end the month with 18AF days.


    Rolling total: 16AF days out of 27 days.
  • lmlmrn
    lmlmrn Posts: 788 Member
    Ok I am still alive and onery as ever.

    The pictures are just awesome....AZ hmm. Wonder if I can talk DH into considering there if there is someplace that does not turn into an oven in the summer.

    @MissMay We sorta tried the skunk route. We bought skunk oil (5 bottles) and released them all over that area. Wasn't strong enough to even make them sniff the air funny. We could smell it but.....

    The suggestions and sympathy wow thank your to this AF community! DH and I both know that A is not the solution. An update. Multiple emails with now the Fire Marshall did result in the unwanted guests have scaled back again to the other side of the sidewalk with just a few items left next to the building.
    I am sure this will not last. We are now going after the city about enforcing parking limits (7 days) they have been there 8 weeks. We are even considering suing the city for damages for not protecting the property and we have the phone records and online reports to back up our complaints and the other business owners.

    So A has been scaled back. We both had a beer yesterday, but it was accompanied by a meal out. Nothing when we returned home.

    So our next deterrent? DH got some device that is suppose to emit some type of noise/wave that makes you feel sick/headache etc. I don't have any faith in that one LOL. But he will mount it on the roof pointing down at them this weekend.

    Ok off for now, working on getting better about posting
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,009 Member
    October accountability: 12 days AF
    Alcohol: 16 days (40.5 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.

    10/28 - AF; DH too

    Hit my 12 AF days for the month! Might have another in the next 3 days. Tomorrow we are going out on a friend's boat for the day.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    @joans1976

    I am sorry to hear about the result on the right, but caught early they will remove it. My sister went through that a few years ago and she is fine. I hope that it is soon when they do it. Sending you hugs.
    Don't beat yourself up about having a few drinks, you have done amazing on that front.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    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.

    Monday October 24 - 2 drinks. The only thing that I did that I had never done before was not a positive thing. A customer ordered a Stella, I went into the cooler to get one and the box was in there but empty. We had other boxes of it not chilled. Whoever took the last cold one out completely knew that they were doing that, and weren't thinking of the next person. I actually flung the box out on the floor while shouting. Completely out of character for me, and very unproud of that.
    Tuesday October 25 - AF - I refused an extra shift for the day, too tired. How nice it was to be home to have dinner at a reasonable time.
    Wednesday October 26 - AF - Happy to hit my 16. I am going to try to get another 1 or 2 before month end.
    Thursday October 27 - 2 drinks. I had no intention of drinks, but it was the old cold, hungry, tired thing. Raining and cold here, not cold enough to have snow just yet, this is not my favourite time of year, trails are too muddy, no skating yet. Contrary to most people, those 2 drinks had me sleep like a baby, and I feel great this morning. Planning AF for Sunday and Monday to hopefully end the month with 18AF days.
    Friday October 28 - Drinks starting with Peppermint schnapps in hot chocolate after a very long day. I am working a rare Saturday, but hopefully it will just be a few hours early, I have lots of cooking to do with my harvest.


    Rolling total: 16AF days out of 28 days.
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,009 Member
    October accountability: 12 days AF
    Alcohol: 17 days (43.5 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.

    10/29 - 3 drinks ; 1 Gin & Tonic after day long boat ride with friends and then wine at my sisters with dinner.
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,009 Member
    @joans1976 - Keeping you in my prayers (HUGS)
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    Hello group! 🦋
    Maybe a sober October?

    10/1-10/7: AF
    10/8-10/14: AF
    10/15-10/21: AF
    10/22-10/28: 1 A 6 AF
    Rolling total 27 out of 28 AF

    10/29: AF
    So tired.
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,434 Member
    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
    10/23- 10/24 - 10/25 - 10/26 - AF
    10/27-10/28-10/29 - A
    10/30 - 10/31 - AF
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,009 Member
    October accountability: 12 days AF
    Alcohol: 18 days (45.5 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.

    10/30 - 2 wine
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    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.

    Monday October 24 - 2 drinks. The only thing that I did that I had never done before was not a positive thing. A customer ordered a Stella, I went into the cooler to get one and the box was in there but empty. We had other boxes of it not chilled. Whoever took the last cold one out completely knew that they were doing that, and weren't thinking of the next person. I actually flung the box out on the floor while shouting. Completely out of character for me, and very unproud of that.
    Tuesday October 25 - AF - I refused an extra shift for the day, too tired. How nice it was to be home to have dinner at a reasonable time.
    Wednesday October 26 - AF - Happy to hit my 16. I am going to try to get another 1 or 2 before month end.
    Thursday October 27 - 2 drinks. I had no intention of drinks, but it was the old cold, hungry, tired thing. Raining and cold here, not cold enough to have snow just yet, this is not my favourite time of year, trails are too muddy, no skating yet. Contrary to most people, those 2 drinks had me sleep like a baby, and I feel great this morning. Planning AF for Sunday and Monday to hopefully end the month with 18AF days.
    Friday October 28 - Drinks starting with Peppermint schnapps in hot chocolate after a very long day. I am working a rare Saturday, but hopefully it will just be a few hours early, I have lots of cooking to do with my harvest.
    Saturday October 29 - Drinks. Lots of cooking of my harvest. Really good day : - )
    Sunday October 30 - AF - Planning AF for tomorrow also.


    Rolling total: 17AF days out of 30 days.
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,751 Member
    @joans1976 thinking of you and giving you strength to plow through this obstacle so that you can have less stress in your life.
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,751 Member
    Here it is.
    The link to November's much anticipated thread ~

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10876963/less-alcohol-november-2022-one-day-at-a-time#latest
  • forestdweller1
    forestdweller1 Posts: 415 Member
    @MissMay ...I've seen discrete little signs on the front doors of some homes...."No Smoking Here, Please"...Why not a "No Alcohol" sign ?? Those bearing pricey wine or cordials then have an opportunity to scuttle back to their cars and deposit the gifts back into the trunk before even knocking. No embarrassment, no killing the philodendron with champagne.
    Yeah, DH probably would not leave that little sign up.

    Thank you for the link to next month !!
  • aprilb_1988
    aprilb_1988 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm looking for how others balance out alcohol. I am a daily drinker, when I get home I enjoy a few beers and every time we go out to eat we have margaritas. I've been trying to quit but find it kind of difficult because its like a treat for me. I cant tell you honestly the last AF day I had besides when I didn't feel good.

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