LESS Alcohol ~ MARCH 2023 ~ One Day at A Time

Hello! I’m Amanda, I’m a crazy cat lady from Michigan! I joined this forum in June of 2022 and since September I have decreased my drinking to one day a month! This is a huge accomplishment from where I was and I absolutely could not have done it without the wonderful mix of people in this group!

March goals: just make it through the month unscathed! (27 doctor appointments)
Alcohol goals: 95-100% AF

3/1: AF
Yesterday was a rough one but I didn’t even think about having a drink. Radiation continues to suck the life out of me but I can’t fight it, I have to do this. After today I will be halfway through treatment!

It’s almost Friday!

3/2: AF
Yesterday was a tough day on the radiation front. Skin breakdown and fatigue affecting my daily routines. I have 10 more sessions of radiation, or 2 weeks and then those effects can continue for up to 4 more weeks. I’m trying to manifest the complications away!
29 days AF

3/3: AF
Big blizzard here. March in Michigan. I hope anyone else who was hit by it has power and is warm and cozy and safe.

3/4: AF
31 days AF

3/5: AF
I’m having this crazy need to purge things in my house. Every drawer and every closet. I lost 50 pounds last year and I have clothes with the tags still on them that I would like to sell but I feel like maybe that’s tempting fate? I haven’t gained the weight back but I haven’t lost any since my diagnosis either. And I’m tired of looking at these clothes!

I hope everyone had a good weekend and your week is off to a good start!

3/6: AF
So I ended up in the ER yesterday due to some unrelenting arm pain and numbness (no diagnosis but not a stroke or neurological issue-likely side effect of radiation) and had to call off work. So I asked the doctor for a work excuse note (just to cover my *kitten*) and she stopped and said “really? You have cancer and you’re in the ER and your boss wants a note?” And I said quietly “I work for a psychopath.” And she replied “I’m putting the middle finger emoji in the note.” Lol it’s the little things people can say or do when you’re having a tough time that make a difference.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/profile/1000243482/SunnyDays930
Thanks for link on sleep. Number three on my list (more AF, weight, sleep). Cherry Tart juice sounds interesting.

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Same here on weather and getting that extra hour of sunshine. Unfortunately here in Maryland it says low 50's at best next two weeks. Saturday was so nice here, 72 I think.

Last two days were AF. Today should not be a problem. Wednesday evening will be tougher. Wife has to spend the night over her daughters house watching the grandkids. She is not a fan of my drinking. While she rarely brings it up, when I emerge from my downstairs man-cave she knows instantly if I have been drinking by my eyes. She has valid concerns as her first husband turned into a heavy drunk and got abusive. So, my natural pattern when she is out of town is to drink more since the "cat is away". Strategy will be "busy" myself to make it an AF. Will see.

@Womona Nice job being AF. Thanks for your kind words.
@forestdweller1 Hey, not a bad idea... sit and relax with an adult sippy cup!! Enjoy your beautiful 60 degree weather!
@globalhiker Thanks for the sweet message.

Hello My "LA" friends! Happy March! I am SO ready for spring! My goal is 16 AF days. I usually post the next morning.

3/6: AF - I had my six-week post-op follow-up and the doc released me to do whatever I feel like doing! My suspicions were also confirmed that it's going to take more time - three to six months - before my foot starts feeling back to normal. It's not happening as quickly as I'd hoped but forward progress is being made. I'm planning AF until Thursday.

Rolling Total: 4 AF Days out of 6

March accountability: 2 days AF
Alcohol: 4 days (7 drinks)
Days over 2 glasses: 0
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days this month.

3/6 - AF; Betty Buzz Ginger Beer

Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »

My goal for March:

- Four alc days max total (one done)
- No drinking on work nights
- Two drink limit any day

I (with my wife) had a cocktail with dinner on 3/3. I'm a little miffed (in retrospect) that the restaurant served me a HUGE cocktail that probably had several shots in it. Of course, I drank it! I should have counted that as two drinks (at least), being enough for an evening, but I also had cognac with my wife later while watching a movie. In retrospect, I think it was too much overall. Although I felt fine the next day, and had a great workout on the spin bike (for example), it caused almost ~3lb weight spike that is just abating now, 4 days later. I think that is telling me something!

I think I need to redefine my "two drink" limit when one of the drinks is clearly oversized, duh!

Best wishes for strength and resolve to everyone!

I am Dawn, I live in South Eastern British Columbia.
I joined this thread in November of 2018, a daily drinker at the time
My primary goal with drinking less is weight loss.

My usual goal is 16-20 AF days for the month,
I had 16AF days for the shortened month of February.

I do this diary style, I normally post the next morning.

Sunday March 05 - AF after an indulgent first weekend feeling healthy and active in awhile. Doctor's appointment about my sore ankle Monday morning, then back to work at the restaurant for the first time since Covid. Time to get some AF days in!!
Monday March 06 - AF - I had my first day back to te restaurant with full intentions of going to do my other jobs afterward. I felt fine, but by the end of my shift was tired. I will attempt the same again today but not putting too much pressure on myself since my energy levels are not quite back up yet.


Rolling total: 3AF day out of 6 days.

@RubyRed427 oooooh no! What a bummer! Take care of yourself. And heal fast!
And you, too @joans1976. Good for you for going to the ER promptly. Narcissa, or was it Dramaryllis? can go *#&$^ herself.

March accountability: 20-23 AF days

AF - 5
A - 1
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day

My daily go to’s are flavored sparking waters and herbal mint tea.
Tonight I’m going to have a Fever Tree Pink Grapefruit on ice with no A

I was not AF today, bought a mini-bottle of Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc only because it was the smallest bottle I could find at the lowest price. Husband worked late and begged me to get food for dinner so I landed at the supermarket at the wrong time....6pm!!! (hungry+tired+exhausted+stressed by husband)=recipe for drinking.

I enjoy seeing posts about the bright side of life...that lifts me and is motivating. Helps me to look at the bright side of things and progress in that direction. I would love to hear more about the positive things you all are working on.

Personally, this is tough for me. I am a workaholic, get stressed out and exhausted at end of day. Stress management has always been my issue. I would love to change and introduce better things into my life that give me energy and joy.