LESS Alcohol ~ MAY 2023 ~ One Day at A Time
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I will hit 40 days AF tomorrow! Almost half way on my 90 day project...though at this point I could see this going much longer and into perpetuity, who knows. But right now, I'm crushing my nutrition, crushing it in the weight room, really enjoying all of my other outdoor recreation just being clear headed and present in the moment...and probably right now the biggest thing is just crushing it at the office. This time of year is a pressure cooker for me and I usually come out the other end of this pretty haggard and exhausted...looking for retirement options or another job, etc, but I'm slaying the deadlines and rocking the *kitten* out of this busy season. We're so far ahead of schedule right now that next month might just be a cake walk.8
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cwolfman13 wrote: »I will hit 40 days AF tomorrow! Almost half way on my 90 day project...though at this point I could see this going much longer and into perpetuity, who knows. But right now, I'm crushing my nutrition, crushing it in the weight room, really enjoying all of my other outdoor recreation just being clear headed and present in the moment...and probably right now the biggest thing is just crushing it at the office. This time of year is a pressure cooker for me and I usually come out the other end of this pretty haggard and exhausted...looking for retirement options or another job, etc, but I'm slaying the deadlines and rocking the *kitten* out of this busy season. We're so far ahead of schedule right now that next month might just be a cake walk.
Nice!! Congrats on your successes!!!4 -
My world has flipped around, upside-down and then some the past few weeks. Layoff situation and started hitting the pinot grigio today. Rats! I will spare the details and say this:
What life has taught me this week: 1) dial back the speed when you need to, 2) stress-management is VERY mandatory, no excuses and alcohol is not a routine replacement for stress management, 3) be wonderful to yourself first before being everything to others.
I did weights and hot tub afterwards today. Mine is in-ground and uses salt water so it does have a therapeutic effect. I will say I sleep way better, hardly wake up at night, and have had zero hot flashes past 2 weeks, so it's a win!. Above-ground hot tubs with are WAY better than mine so I highly recommend one if you are in the market. I wish I had an above-ground one.
I am also focusing on drinking 64 ounces of water daily. Noticing it's helping my skin and hair.
Holiday weekend is here - I am challenging myself to be AF at least one day this weekend and then be really mindful of intake and be wonderful to myself.
I hope you all are wonderful to yourselves and have a great weekend!
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May accountability: 13 days AF
Alcohol: 13 days (22 drinks)
Days over 2 glasses: 0
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days this month.
5/26 - 2 orange cosmos. Electricity went out at our house so dropped in on my sister and I cooked dinner.
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Greetings! I have been partaking in this LA thread since June of ‘22 and it has made such a huge difference in my life. I have met some very kind and smart people on here and hope to continue to be 99% AF.
Thinking of May goals overwhelms me, there’s so much to do, so I’m just going to keep it simple:
99% AF
Weight loss of 4-5 pounds
Get moving
5/1-5/26- AF
Really struggling but finding it easy to be AF. I plan to hide under the covers all weekend with the cats. Maybe when I come up for air my outlook will be better.
Love reading all the updates!10 -
@globalhiker
Oh no! Sorry to hear about your work stress.
Your coping mechanisms seem to be sound, hot tub time and all.
I didn't think that your hair could get any shinier! Geez, it must be blinding : - )
Take care of you. Big hugs.4 -
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 in April.
I do this diary style, I normally post the next morning.
Friday May 26 - Drinks. I may have drinks today, Saturday, also. The day will be a continuation of planting : - )
Rolling total - 15AF day out of 26 days.5 -
I have been behind on current happenings here for several days so it’s nice to catch up this morning. Good to read all the updates and hear how you all are doing.
Had my planned wine this week plus one extra day while on vacation. Being out of my daily element and routine was also a bit challenging with all the eating out at many good restaurants. Did manage to make good food choices there. I am so ready for AF this weekend and then we roll into June.
May you make time for some type of self care this weekend to help support your personal AF goals.
What are your plans to do so? I will sit quietly before I start each day and create an intention to carry me into the day.
Today I will “prosper and enjoy good health.”
My stats for May:
A-10
AF - 16
May goal - 22-23 AF days6 -
Vacation!
Goal: Enjoy alcohol responsibility and not have a hangover! Try some mocktails .
Plus drink more water between drinks throughout the day!7 -
Today we are having a pre summer family barbecue here with my adult kids and grandchildren. Already suggested we will not be serving alcohol - I will be making fruit infused water in a pitcher with mint, cucumber, lime, and strawberries. Also have sparkling water and teas. All of us are doing LA so I want to support our efforts even if it’s a holiday weekend. This is a new behavior for me as in the past I would have a selection of wines and beer.
Today’s intention: I will be a good example to my family.
Stats for May:
A-10
AF - 17
May goal - 22-23 AF days9 -
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 in April.
I do this diary style, I normally post the next morning.
Friday May 26 - Drinks. I may have drinks today, Saturday, also. The day will be a continuation of planting : - )
Saturday May 27 - Drinks. I had my first Gin cocktail of the season at 2:30, a singapore sling, during a break from the sun. I then continued on in the yard. I had 2 drinks later on. Really glad that I am not at the end of my month so far from my goal like in previous months where I was playing catch up. I plan to hit my 16 today.
Rolling total - 15AF day out of 27 days.7 -
Hi. I’ve been gone from MFP entirely for the past several weeks because my beloved father became very ill - uncontrollable pain and confusion - and was admitted to the hospital, then to hospice and then died over the course of just a few weeks. I suppose if I had still been drinking even a little bit I would have been tempted to drown my sorrows/stress during this period, (not saying this to discourage others, I just know this about myself) but since I don’t, I experienced every last moment of it. I can’t say it was remotely easy. Some of it was the most horrendous and horrifying stuff I have ever gone through - watching my father in pain - having to personally physically restrain him for tests that turned out unsuccessful anyway - and dealing with the tremendous agony of watching one of the most intellectually curious men I know spiral into the depths of dementia. But other parts were equally heartbreakingly, achingly beautiful. Being present with him early in the morning for some of the last words he would ever say, listening to him breathe when I slept in his room overnight. Whispering my own last goodbyes to him when he could no longer hear but could only sense my presence. I would not have had any of the clarity of these moments or the many others I’ve spent in the last several years of his life if I was coping with stress or pain or even celebrating by drinking. So I am grateful to have learned what worked best for me so that I could have the awesome power of these last days.12
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@Sinisterbarbie1 your power and strength is so admirable. I am very sorry for your loss and the whole experience of it all. It's mind-blowing.
Reminds me of how important it is to make the rest of our days meaningful - to ourselves and to others.7 -
@GaryM_25 ~ Congrats on making it through your challenging week. How's the Harley?
I ordered an endoscope and "pickle grabber" from Amazon and couldn't get the piece of plastic tubing fished out. I took the bike into the shop. They'll look at it this week.
On the more positive side, today marks two months of starting this program. I took measurements. I'm down 20 lbs. Body fat is down by 4% maybe 5%. Chest has gone up one inch. Waist is down two inches. Hips are down three inches.
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@dawnbgethealthy thanks for your uplifting comments....if I did have shiny hair it was likely a slather of pure coconut oil.
Today I ran 40 minutes straight, swam, and had one main meal (house BBQ event). Ribs and home-made macaroni salad and veggies. I consumed a half-wine bottle of Italian rose and it felt like too much. Hitting a wall and going to nap!4 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »I will hit 40 days AF tomorrow! Almost half way on my 90 day project...though at this point I could see this going much longer and into perpetuity, who knows. But right now, I'm crushing my nutrition, crushing it in the weight room, really enjoying all of my other outdoor recreation just being clear headed and present in the moment...and probably right now the biggest thing is just crushing it at the office. This time of year is a pressure cooker for me and I usually come out the other end of this pretty haggard and exhausted...looking for retirement options or another job, etc, but I'm slaying the deadlines and rocking the *kitten* out of this busy season. We're so far ahead of schedule right now that next month might just be a cake walk.
WOW! Sounds like being AF really gave you that boost and momentum. Feel free to share anything else that can get us jump-started!4 -
globalhiker wrote: »@Sinisterbarbie1 your power and strength is so admirable. I am very sorry for your loss and the whole experience of it all. It's mind-blowing.
Reminds me of how important it is to make the rest of our days meaningful - to ourselves and to others.
@globalhiker Thanks so much for your kindness. I am trying to find the proverbial silver lining. I am not feeling very strong or admirable at all. I have equally learned that grief can make you as stupid as alcohol does, and that i can sit staring blankly at my computer for hours when I think I am doing something productive. Or that I can wander around like a zombie performing all the tasks that need doing, i feel numb but I apparently seem perfectly normal to everyone else in the world.
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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 in April.
I do this diary style, I normally post the next morning.
Sunday May 28 - AF - Hit my 16 with days to spare. Glad to not be playing catch up as the end of the month nears. I plan to get more AF days before the month ends.
Rolling total - 16AF day out of 28 days.3 -
@Sinisterbarbie1 my sincere condolences on the sudden loss of your father. I don’t think we can ever plan ahead for these experiences and you walked through it with such Grace. I appreciate your comments on how you were fully present and not relying on alcohol to get you through. Such a huge accomplishment especially during an immensely difficult time.
@dawnbgethealthy way to go on hitting your AF goal. I will be one day short of mine for the first time as I did not account for the holiday weekend and vacation days. I’ve been watching my little garden grow and am sure yours is starting to take off.
Starting to think about June AF goals!
My intention for today: I greet this day with “ease.”
Stats for May:
A-10
AF - 18
May goal - 22-23 AF days5 -
@Sinisterbarbie1 My deepest condolences. I wish you peace.2
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