Less Alcohol ~ DECEMBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time
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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.
12/26: Drinks (4)
12/27: AF
12/28: AF - Had my one NA beer with dinner last night. One more AF day and I will have 16 under my belt! I tracked food and Peloton-biked it for 40 minutes last night and my weight is heading back down. I'm starting to make up for my Christmas eating foolery.
Rolling Total: 15 AF Days out of 28
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@dawnbgethealthy Congrats on the 16!!! That's my goal too. Unless I fall off the deep end, I will make it this month. p.s. Do post those dance cardio videos. I'm interested!
@sunnydays930 Congrats on the 28 days! I agree with Amanda. You are making huge steps!4 -
@Breathe57103
I'm sorry that you are sick on top of everything else that you have been going through,
It is so hard emotionally when our bodies aren't functioning correctly on top of other stuff, very easy to be "down".
I hope that as you become healthier that your outlook will have sunshine.
One day at a time of course. Creation of your future and what you want your life to look like going forward will be a process that hopefully in time you can embrace and be excited about.
You are a healthy person, you will get better soon.6 -
@joans1976
So you like swimming. That is great and likely more gentle on your body than other things.
When you say that it is 12 degrees I guess that is Celsius. You are in Southern Ontario? Hopefully you can find a nice indoor pool somewhere to get the blood moving and accelerate the healing from your surgery. (Not to mention endorphins and all of that great stuff)4 -
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.
Tuesday December 27 - AF - 4 inches of water on top of ice when I left for work. I had a wonderful pedicure after work, but of course when I came home with flip flops on so as not to wreck my toes I had to walk through freezing cold water to get into my house. I definitely felt like having drinks, and I usually do on pedicure days (every 5-6 weeks). I have split shifts Wednesday and Thursday, plus skating at the arena during my 2 hour afternoon break and a job for Foster Grant on Thursday during my split break, so that was the motivation that I used to stay AF. Hit my 16 : - )
Wednesday December 28 - AF - Late busy night at work, $$ in my pocket which makes up for it : - ) Planning to stay AF until Friday, planning Prosecco for NYE Saturday. Weight always always comes down when I am AF
Rolling total - 17AF day out of 28 days2 -
@RockinRobyn672
Haha, okay, here are some of my personal favourites. Fitness Marshall. Sometimes I even fit a few songs in while at work and there are no customers in the restaurant : - )
He has his regulars, visiting drag queens, friends, his fiance and others do the dances with them, which is great because they are not dancers but are having fun. All shapes and sizes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYDXHkap_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-24P49yIGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaXbuxEg3SI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUcgLz6rOKM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBICadG9YLw
This is my go to for opening up my body:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD-bffWk_Lw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC_pZ2Usv-0&list=PLAPUEAObdbMZCz53BTJwI8f28Wn2vsXnj&index=16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utk-mMYEBeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnFcAQ7BCPM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqF0xbM13wE
I really didn't know any Saweetie, Ariana Grande etc. songs before. There are 100s and 100s of songs to choose from. These videos really elevate my spirit and whittle my waistline.
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@dawnbgethealthy Thanks for the dance cardio suggestions! I watched Phone and loved it (one of my favorite, funny Lizzo songs). I can't wait to try them out.3
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I did not achieve Day 11 AF! Here is the scenario: slept great last night, no issues.....work was quiet...no issues...then I went to a dental appt.....and I was in the chair for 1.5 hours.
I was not prepared for the stress. Or, for the nausea I had from swallowing all kinds of toxic nastiness that happens at the dentist. I made a beeline...yes a beeline....straight to Walgreens pharmacy to get a small bottle of gin. The smallest I could find. I really wanted the "mini" since that is all I "really" wanted but they were out of stock. So now I have 200ml and trying to pass along some to my husband so I don't drink it all. So pissed.....at the day...and at myself.
That said, I will re-attempt my streak on Sunday, for the New Year. I just have an easier time when I go AF for stretches.
Honestly, played this game a few times and really the first month is typically very successful IF I really do a solid job of not having any "planned" potentially stressful events.
side note: last night I did pop an extra-strength supplement that has ashwagandha. First time I took it. I felt fine during the evening and slept perfectly but the next day I was a bit more off kilter than usual....so contemplating not relying on these "stress" supplements only because if I don't take them regularly, they could mess with me.6 -
@Breathe57103 welcome back to AZ!...I did the Pass Mountain trail a week or two ago and was thinking of you.
Enjoy your trip to New Mexico as well...is that where your cute grandkids are?
Do post pix if you are inclined.
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It is getting close to another year
Why wait to start cutting back on drinking?
Join us for support to a healthier lifestyle.
January monthly thread link
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10880222/less-alcohol-january-2023-one-day-at-a-time#latest6 -
Not feeling well today again. It made it easy to stay AF.
12/26 AF
12/27 AF
12/28 AF
12/29 AF
@globalhiker The two brown hair grandbabies are in NM and the blondies are in SD. I also have another granddaugter due in April in SD. We took pictures out where McKellips ends in November. The grandbabies are holding teddy bears made out of their papa's shirts. I need to get out and do the full Pass Mountain Trail again.
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Lovely picture! You are blessed with a beautiful family, especially all the little ones
Enjoy! 4 -
AF again. Got on the road around 2:00 after a busy morning finishing packing - I even managed to squeeze in a fast workout before breakfast. Food and drink for three people and two dogs for nine days takes up a lot of space, so loading the car was a challenge. I loaded up the Yeti with all of the meat portions for the sous vide, homemade egg bites, some frozen veggies, dog food, etc. All of the food stuff that didn't need to be kept cool is boxed up, along with a few kitchen things and such. Anyway, checked into a hotel around midnight after an uneventful drive, road food for lunch and dinner but still managed to stay under my calorie goal by a little. We pick up the second leg of the trip in the morning. I brought a couple of six-packs of that Karbach NA, my tulip glass and a big ice mold. Not really planning any NYE drinking or anything.
So yeah, that's my day. Tomorrow will be more of the same for all intents and purposes. I'll try to stay in the loop this week. Not sure at the moment how everything will go, if I'll be able to stick to my plans for somewhat healthy eating or find time to squeeze in some basic workout here and there or if I'm even going to keep my head screwed on straight all week.
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Hello all! I’m still Amanda, I’m from Michigan. I am still 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
12/8-12/14: 7 out of 7 AF
12/15-12/22: 7 out of 7 AF
12/23-12/29: 6 AF out of 7
Rolling total: 28 AF out of 29
12/28: AF
Somehow I’ve managed to get myself sick despite having only been to my parents house in the past week. Now I’ve figured out what the body aches are from. I’m going to COVID test after I have my coffee. Dang.7 -
@dawnbgethealthy I am in Southeast Michigan, about 30 minutes from Detroit, 10 minutes from Ann Arbor if you know it. So I meant 12 degrees F. It is already a balmy 50 degrees here today (very odd for this time of year) and rainy.
I love love love those dance videos! I love me some queens and some Lady Gaga. Thanks for posting!
@Breathe57103 That is a beautiful picture, those are some cute kids!
@mfowler883 Where are you going? I must have missed that post.
@globalhiker Please be gentle with yourself. Start again Sunday.6 -
@joans1976 I have found that letting them think it is their idea to want to drink less is the key. Pushing or even nudging seemed to always work in reverse for me helping those in denial. 🤞🤞🤞
That is sage advice for any situation!!!!3 -
@Breathe57103 big Internet hugs to you! Grief is a hell of a thing, but the only way out is through. You will find your direction, I promise! Now is the time for holding on for dear life.
For all those sick, feel better! I’m sick this week too, but not sick enough to miss work. It’s not Covid, so I’ve had to push through. Good news is it makes me AF this week, which I needed. We didn’t even have wine night at work because one of my colleagues is also coming down with something. Bad news is that I’m not up to working out. I feel my muscles atrophying!
My NYE plans had to be cancelled because the host is also sick with a bad cold. I absolutely don’t mind ringing in the new year early, in my pajamas at home!
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Dec 1- 2- 3 A
Dec 4 - AF
Dec 5-6 -A
Dec 7- AF
Dec 8-9 -10 A
Dec 11- 12 - 13- AF
Dec 14- 15 - 16- 17 -A
Dec 18 - 19 - AF
Dec 20 - A
Dec 21 -AF
Dec 22-23-24-25 -A
Dec 26-27- AF
Dec 28 - 29- A- still on break til Jan 3 - even though I've had more A days this month, the amount has been much less than previous. I'm definitely not binge drinking anymore and I feel more in control.8 -
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.
12/26: Drinks (4)
12/27: AF
12/28: AF
12/29: Drinks (2) - We ate dinner at a local brewery. They have healthy choices for food so I had a delicious turkey sandwich. I was only going to have one of their high calorie hazy IPAs but we played music bingo and I had another, so I went over my calories yesterday. The good news is I won a round of bingo!
It's supposed to get up to 65 today here so we may actually be able to get outside for a long bike ride. The plan is to stay AF today.
Rolling Total: 15 AF Days out of 29
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Such beautiful family photos, dance vids(love that guy he cracks me up when working out), thoughts to those feeling under the weather. And yes "M" where are you traveling to again?
@tmbg1 love that you posted this out loud
"even though I've had more A days this month, the amount has been much less than previous. I'm definitely not binge drinking anymore and I feel more in control."
This is how I began drinking LESS. glad your feeling more in control.
I thought we would have had a NYE gathering to attend this weekend but as all over the country folks are sick with something or another and it was canceled.
Not to worry there is always something to do around this area.
My head is with @SunnyDays930 as far as the driving. I am not going to chance my sober NYE by having someone who has had alcohol or just plain poor driving habits cause me to be part of an accident.
Staying put or walking on the beach at midnight. They will be having fireworks I am told over the water. Woo hoo.
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