Less Alcohol ~ DECEMBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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Okay, I didn't see the Heineken tonight but I found this, not too bad:
Ate a little more today, still crushing step and stair goals. Went to the store, got some M shirts and 32" jeans....I've been in a L and 36" for ages so that's really awesome. AF today.
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Hello all! I’m Amanda, I’m from Michigan. I am a crazy cat lady and work for a veterinarian. This will be my sixth month with this group and it has helped me cut back on my drinking so much! I am not ready to say I am 100% sober but last month I had 30 days alcohol free 😃
12/1-12/7: 7 out of 7 AF
12/8:AF
The pain is no joke today, yesterday was my first day back at home and I may have done too much. They only give a 2 day supply of narcotic pain meds, otherwise it’s Tylenol and Ibuprofen. I guess it’s Netflix and chill today for me!
12/9: AF
Pain is still here. I wonder if I did too much? I feel like all I did was sit around. I had a friend come visit me, we used to go to the bar together 3 nights a week and get hammered. We talked about all the stupid things we did under the influence and wonder how we made it out unscathed. Neither of us drink anymore. And we both realized last night we are fine with it!
12/10: AF
Healing, healing, healing. Yesterday was rough.9 -
@RockinRobyn672 Thanks for the ideas, I read the Handmaid’s Tale years ago and loved it. Speaking of Hulu, I didn’t think I had it but I clicked on it one day and it opened up. Under the names “Kitty” and “Will,” who I do not know. So, free Hulu for me!
I love reading about everyone kicking butt and hitting their goals!!!4 -
Yesterday my spouse, his sister and her boyfriend and I went Xmas shopping in a cute, historic town near here. It was super fun. The only seats at the restaurant were at the bar. I'm gaining confidence in my ability to handle this kind of thing and immediately ordered an AF beer I have never tried, called Run Wild IPA. It was not bad at all. I am not a beer person but I have found AF wines to be intolerable. The other 3 drank real beers. My SIL asked me if I was having wine (before I ordered) and I just casually said, "no I am doing Dry December". Not another mention about it and I enjoyed every bite of my delicious lunch. I'm proud of myself because I have not gone more than 10 days in a row AF since January, when I did 20. I did 10 days in May. Today is Day 11.10
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Hi! I have been a little tied up the last couple days. Tonight was the Christmas boat parade! We packed a picnic dinner. I took an NA beer (Stella). Last night was a Christmas choral concert and then dinner out with friends. That was a planned A event.
Have a good rest of the weekend!
Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events
AF: 12/2-8, 10
A: 12/1, 96 -
This group really helps me hold myself accountable, plus everyone is absolutely great. My monthly goal is 16-19 AF days (3A days max weekly) for weight loss and overall health. I post in the mornings about the previous day.
12/5: AF
12/6: AF
12/7: Drinks (2)
12/8: AF
12/9: Drinks (3)
12/10: Drinks (2) - Williamsburg was so much fun! We followed the fifes and drums while they lit up the night and our hearts with their music and torches. I gained weight but my wins were as follows: 1) healthy choices for meals while we were out; 2) stuck to two beverages (a nice hazy IPA called Jerk Bait (LOL) at Precarious Beer Project, and a glass of cabernet with dinner); and 3) last but not least, I successfully skipped the late night snacking.
Rolling Total: 5 AF Days out of 107 -
December 1: no change
December 2: no change
December 3: no change
December 4: less alcohol
December 5: less alcohol
December 6: less alcohol
December 7: no change
December 8: no change
December 9: less alcohol
December 10: no change
December 11:
December 12:
December 13:
December 14:
December 15:
December 16:
December 17:5 -
AF on Saturday, no cravings! That's because nobody was around to bug me. I had total silence and it was divine. Plus, I did not go to the supermarket where the temptations lurk.
Weight is coming off - finally!
9 AF days of Christmas.....may as well rack those up now before the actual holidays.7 -
Hi! I have been a little tied up the last couple days. Tonight was the Christmas boat parade! We packed a picnic dinner. I took an NA beer (Stella). Last night was a Christmas choral concert and then dinner out with friends. That was a planned A event.
Have a good rest of the weekend!
Goal: 15 AF days, no more than 2 drinks, only drink at events
AF: 12/2-8, 10
A: 12/1, 9
Question: where was this boat parade you attended? Packing picnic basket sounds like a fun idea this time of year
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@lmlmrn and @mfowler883 Thanks for the mentioning the Hieniken000 and Stella NA beers, which I will try.
@lmlmrn The smoker is intriguing. I don't know that I've had smoked popcorn but sounds like it would really be tasty. I do love Smoky Old Fashioneds.
@mfowler883 I also have a collection of beer glasses, one of which is a Chimay goblet, and some from craft breweries during our travels. They bring back good travel memories.4 -
@SunnyDays930 - I haven't thought to look for NA beers at restaurants (duh!). Great job and great idea. I am going to start looking.5
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Congrats to @globalhiker for some "weight coming off" and @mfowler883 to moving to M/32! That's my biggest incentive; that and it's just a healthier, happier lifestyle.6
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@RockinRobyn672
oh DO ask about AF drink lists while out. They don't promote them as much as A lists.
Heineken00 is definitely the closest to "real" beer taste without the buzz. I have never seen stella AF around my new area yet.
Another favorite if mine is Clausthaler citrus WOW that stuff is 'da bomb! But can not get it now where I moved to 🤬5 -
SunnyDays930 wrote: »Yesterday my spouse, his sister and her boyfriend and I went Xmas shopping in a cute, historic town near here. It was super fun. The only seats at the restaurant were at the bar. I'm gaining confidence in my ability to handle this kind of thing and immediately ordered an AF beer I have never tried, called Run Wild IPA. It was not bad at all. I am not a beer person but I have found AF wines to be intolerable. The other 3 drank real beers. My SIL asked me if I was having wine (before I ordered) and I just casually said, "no I am doing Dry December". Not another mention about it and I enjoyed every bite of my delicious lunch. I'm proud of myself because I have not gone more than 10 days in a row AF since January, when I did 20. I did 10 days in May. Today is Day 11.
NICE JOB JEN!!!! 11 days. 👍👍👍
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Wow thanks for the note on the Stella! I will have to look for it. I still have one more I bought and have not tried yet. Athletic Brewing Co. Free Wave. Anyone try this one?
So darn that cocktail smoker. I made another smoky old fashioned last night along with a bowl of smoked popcorn. It really was good.
Now I want to smoke some slices of cheddar, gouda and swiss. I will let you know how that turns out. Today is a planned A day for DH and I.
After today's outing we chatted this morning and are putting away the temptations at least during the week and allow an A day on the weekend. We both will feel better about it. my AF days are too low this month.
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@SunnyDays930 and @lmlmrn The nice thing about the Run Wild IPA and Free Wave Hazy IPA is that Athletic Brewing Company sells those plus other types of beers on Amazon, which makes it easy, for me at least, to keep on hand. The Lagunitas INPA still beats them in flavor, if there's a choice. It's still nice to mix things up though. They're also around the same amount of calories (70-80).5
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I am Dawn, I live in SE BC Canada
My primary motivation for drinking less is weight loss.
I throw up if I have more than 3 drinks, so moderation on drink days is rarely an issue for me lol.
My recurring goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I squeaked to 16 last month.
I like to do this diary style to keep track.
Friday December 09 - Drinks including a Rye Manhattan
Saturday December 10 - Drinks including a Stinger with Rye instead of Cognac. Busy week with late nights ahead starting Tuesday, may try to stay AF until the weekend.
Rolling total - 5AF day out of 10 days3 -
@joans1976 It's hard reading about your rough days! Hang in there. I'm hoping each day is a little better. You are smart to lay low. That sounds like a sweet visit with a former drinking buddy. What is this "Netflix & chill" of which you all speak?
@Lilylady3k smart to try keeping everyone apart until you see how much COVID has or hasn't spread. I read somewhere, or maybe it was a Dr who told me, that the BA.5 variant incubation period is less variable than prior strains that could incubate up to 2 weeks. BA.5 incubates 2 days. If you're symptom free and negative after that, you didn't contract it in that exposure (though, of course, subsequent exposures require corresponding waits). I hope you guys are in the clear and SIL is weathering it.5 -
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