Less Alcohol ~ NOVEMBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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Nice inspirational post @MissMay, today and every day, it's us running the show. The day we stop the blame game, quit thinking of the past and take action to live for today is the day we become in charge of ourselves.
Tomorrow I will work out harder and lift heavier weights and take my vegan protein powder for breakfast. Last time I took it right after working out, it seemed to really fix my appetite and I had no soreness, I did have the appetite and "drink" control, and interestingly, noticed some strength.
The day was dieting and feeling hungry but the evening was 2 beers with sporadic snacking. Ugh. Putting myself to bed early so I get up and have a good day.
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Nov 1- Nov 2 - AF
Nov 3- Nov 4- Nov 5 A (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 6 - Nov 7- Nov 8- AF
Nov 9 -10- 11-12 A - (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 13- 14 - 15 - 16- AF5 -
I am not doing so great. Only 3 AF days this month. Yesterday I said to myself, "really? Is this the life you want to live?" Alcohol in any amount absolutely ruins my sleep and I read if you do not get sufficient sleep in your 50s and 60's you are at a much higher risk for developing dementia. Is a nightly wine habit worth that? Anyway I did not indulge yesterday and slept like a baby and feel refreshed today. I wish I could bottle this feeling and draw on it when I feel temptation. I enjoy reading the tips and coping strategies here.10
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Hey everybody! This is my 5th month and I am so grateful to have found this group!
My goal is to not turn to alcohol this month no matter how stressful work or my physical health gets!
Best wishes to everyone to meet their goals this month!
11/1-11/7: 7 AF
11/8-11/14: 7 days AF
Rolling total: 14 out of 14 days AF
11/15: AF
Yesterday was the first day since my diagnosis that I was able to work a full 10 hour day without a nap or anxiety attack. It felt good.
I have a surgery date, December 6. I also figured out I have 14 doctors appointments between today and December 6. I guess they like to keep you busy?5 -
@lmlmrn So…don’t leave us hanging! Are they gone? I so hope so for you and your DH sakes!
@globalhiker I admire you for lifting and taking care of your body.3 -
Good morning, everyone! I enjoy checking in with this group every day!
AF - Nov 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 [total: 11]
A- Nov 5 (1 wine), 6 (4 oz beer), 9 (1wine), 12 (beer) [total: 4]
We are going to a fundraiser/bingo night tonight. It's at a little bistro that doesn't have a liquor license - - so that will make staying AF much easier!3 -
@SunnyDays930
We have known each other for going on 5 years now and I know you definitely do not want to " live that life"
You have very positive energy, helpful knowledge with all your readings and research on the effects if alcohol. Your a leader not a follower.
Think about what is triggering your alcohol brain. Is there another hurdle your trying to get over at the same time?
And please get in here more often, you have an arsenal of successful tips I am sure everyone here would love to know.
💕
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Nov 1- Nov 2 - AF
Nov 3- Nov 4- Nov 5 A (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 6 - Nov 7- Nov 8- AF
Nov 9 -10- 11-12 A - (wine 3 glasses each)
Nov 13- 14 - 15 - 16- AF
Looking at your post ratios @tmbg1 reminds me of how I started cutting back on drinking in the beginning.
Slow, steady and allowing for drink and non drink days mixed together.
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I made it 11 days and caved lol. I went back to 7 more days no alcohol and caved again. I'm on day 2 now.. wish me luck but most likely I will cave on 11/19 because we are celebrating thanksgiving early with my aunt and uncle and cousins lol. Moderation is key though and that's my goal for Saturday 11/19.
@jodymaro1 I would not use the word cave. Keep with the mantra of ONE DAY AT A TIME.
You had 11 spectacular days, then you a drink day.
You had 7 more spectacular days, then you had a drink day .
If you allow for some drink days it will be a lot easier on you. I think you are doing fantastic. 👍
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My experience at OstreoStong was very positive energy.
My new lifestyle in this new state welcomes this new experience. So much so that I have signed my husband up for a intro today.
He has no clue where we are going today. But I know once he gets there the trainers positive energy and attention he will receive is going to be good for him.
He needs so much toxic cleanse in so many ways hopefully this will be HUGE MOTIVATION.🤞🤞🤞
AF 3 days6 -
@Lilylady3k hope everyone is feeling better now. And you can have some YOU time again.5
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I am Dawn, 62, 5'2", SE BC
This November the 28th, (my late Dad's birthday) will mark my 4th year on this thread.
Not only has it kept me accountable for my alcohol consumption, it truly has become a community for me, especially while we were in various lockdowns.
Sticking with my (reachable) goal of the last few years, 16-20 AF days. I have been successful each month with this expect for most recently in September when I was having a Margarita every day in Mexico and reached only 14AF for the month.
Diary Style:
Sunday November 13 - AF - I had a hankering for a Manhattan, but I didn't have any Vermouth and didn't go out to get any. Whew, that was far too many daily drinks days.
Monday November 14 - AF - I guess that I just want to have drinks every day, but I know that it is disastrous for my weight. Long way yet to get to my 16 this month!!
Tuesday November 15 - AF - Split shifts the next 2, getting home so late often leads to drinks for me, I will have to have some willpower considering I need at least 10 more AF days with the month already half over.
Rolling total: 6AF days out of 15 days7 -
I'm brand new to MFP but I'm so happy to see others dealing with the same challenges. Wishing everyone a happy and fulfilling day.8
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@Lilylady3k hope everyone is feeling better now. And you can have some YOU time again.
Lots of sick grandchildren and children last weekend and this week. The cold is trickling through the family.5 -
Hello everyone! I'm late to the November game but better late than never.
I just returned to Myfitnesspal after a 2-year hiatus. Before 2020 I was overweight by 40 lbs. I had a lifestyle that involved plenty of social events and drinking. When I got home from work I would have some wine or a cocktail (or two) after work. I wanted to loose weight and get to my goal by my 50th birthday in May 2020.
During the shutdown, I stopped drinking, started eating healthy, and exercised. It was not so hard because the quarantine took the temptation away since we weren't going out. I lost 40lbs from Feb-May! I couldn't believe how fast the weight came off! I never felt better.
Unfortunately, when the holidays rolled around and things started opening up again I slowly started falling off the wagon. By mid-2021 I was eating, drinking, and dropped exercise. Part of me just said f-it, I'm just going to do what makes me happy and eat and drink what I want. Although I am not happy. I am miserable, sad, and angry with myself for getting back to this place. I know that limiting or giving up alcohol was the key to my previous success, I just need to get back in that headspace and do it again.
My hubby said something to be about how my health and energy are being affected by it all, and that was a motivation for a change. So...
Thank you all for being a forum to share this with.
11/1-13: drank almost daily.
11/14: AF
11/15: We are going bowling w/friends
tonight, beer will tempting but I'm just having club soda tonight.
Welcome! I’m sure so many of us can relate! I know I can.
The good news is you know what to do! I’m sure you’ll have success again once you put your eating and exercise plan back into place. Being AF around others who are not is definitely a challenge. I would either have club soda with a lime (looks like a gin and tonic), or take micro sips of the one glass of wine I allowed myself so it would last. If anyone questioned me I always said I was on a cleanse or on an antibiotic. No one really noticed what I was drinking so never was an issue. You got this!
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SunnyDays930 wrote: »I am not doing so great. Only 3 AF days this month. Yesterday I said to myself, "really? Is this the life you want to live?" Alcohol in any amount absolutely ruins my sleep and I read if you do not get sufficient sleep in your 50s and 60's you are at a much higher risk for developing dementia. Is a nightly wine habit worth that? Anyway I did not indulge yesterday and slept like a baby and feel refreshed today. I wish I could bottle this feeling and draw on it when I feel temptation. I enjoy reading the tips and coping strategies here.
Holy cow, is that true???????
Definitely screen shot your post so you can remind yourself how great you feel when temptation strikes. Also, check out the tips at the beginning of this thread. A craving lasts only 6 minutes, so if you can distract your self through that, your desire for alcohol will probably pass. Also check out the 30 day experiment (also up top).
Welcome!
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Busydad101 wrote: »I'm brand new to MFP but I'm so happy to see others dealing with the same challenges. Wishing everyone a happy and fulfilling day.
Welcome to MFP , and to this awesome thread!!!!!! Lots of great folks on here.3 -
@joans1976 thinking about you, hope the other lump is benign. Is your surgery outpatient or will you be in the hospital?
You’ll get to Bali, don’t you worry!2 -
AF since Monday, so 3 days in a row. This month I’ve had a drink almost every day so this is a nice AF streak for me. I purposely didn’t buy wine this weekend because I knew if it was in the house, I’d be tempted to drink it. Last two nights I had no desire for it. However tonight, after a long busy day at work, boy did I want a glass of wine! The feeling passed though. Tomorrow is wine night at work, and then for the weekend I want to stick to only one glass each night. Two drinks per night is too much for me. Kills my sleep.5
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