LESS Alcohol ~ JUNE 2023 ~ One Day at A Time

globalhiker · June 2023

I'm back!!! Happy to report I had a successful work trip - I did keep to 2 drinks being the maximum rule. Zero hangovers and up early daily!!

Diet and exercise, that is another story. Will work on that one this week. For now, I am just happy I could moderate without any thought or any effort while being away. I was super-busy and very exhausted at the end of each day, so guess that kept me out of trouble.

lmlmrn · June 2023

Well folk guess who sees the light at the end of the tunnel????

I am almost back LOL. It has been a whirlwind of stress, emotionally draining and physical exhaustion. However it looks like it will all be coming together.

So much to tell and so much to read and catch up on here!
Was I AF, not in the least. But these past 6-8 weeks it was not my 'go to' it was more of a treat per say. I did use it for a bit of a crutch while traveling/driving across country ....twice to help sleep. I know that really does not make sense since alcohol does not keep you asleep but I have always found it impossible to sleep in hotels for me.

We (fingers crossed) will be moving into our new home at the end of the week/weekend at which time my stress level and routines will start to get back in place. The first routine I will implement? AF M-F or maybe even S-F with just a sip or two on a Saturday. Not sure how that is going to look.I wi

I am still planning on buying that treadmill and get back to my weight lifting in the next few weeks and that will really help.

I am also going to work on catching up on all your news on this thread. It was on the near impossible side these past weeks.

Wishing you all a wonderful week.

Womona · June 2023

My planned one glass of wine turned into 2.5 because I wanted to “reward” myself by cleaning the house. Happy that I pushed through and got it done (I can’t think in a dirty house) but silly reason to drink. Weight is way up today, unsurprisingly. On a good note, DS2 is home from his trip! Great to see him.

My challenge this week is to not have wine after long, busy day at work. It’s in the house. Give me strength to unwind with a NA drink!!!

MissMay · June 2023

Another Monday, lol.

Last night I myself(not influenced by my husband) decided to recreate my evening from Saturday night.

It was lovely and I measured with a shot glass the amount to pour into my glass AND sipped not inhaled the one drink.

Now today I know and plan AF because consecutive drink days are not really part of my LESS ALCOHOL goals.

So what is so exciting on my back porch I need to sit and drink?

1) I do not need to drive home after that drink
2) Enjoying the fruits of my labors in my gardens out there.
3) No drunk'n bar drama
4)No pressure to keep drinking( because my husband spent a lot of $$ on the bottle of bourbon I am having 😆 and I want it to last more than a week)

Accountability:
3 A
8 AF

looneycatblue · June 2023

June 2023
A = 5
AF = 6 😁

GaryM_25 · June 2023

I had a couple Sangrias last night. Some of the family was over and I made some carne asada and fish tacos.

Yesterday though, I ran. After weeks and weeks of walk/run and especially intervals, yesterday was the first day to simply run a good run without any walking interwoven in.

Tonight for the game, we'll have some family members over again and I'll smoke some ribs.

GrumpyDumpty · June 2023

hey all jsut stumbled on this group, currently 42 pounds down, and been sober for 357 days,

dawnbgethealthy · June 2023

Thanks for keeping us going @MissMay : - )

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 18AF days in May.

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

Saturday June 10 - 2 drinks - Classic, hungry and very tired. Worked a split on my usual day off and basically didn't even try to use willpower. It was so nice to finally get home and have a couple.
Sunday June 11 - AF - Swapped my original plan of drinks for Sunday after 2 split shifts in a row to being AF. No exact AF plans for this week as yet. Yay to my 6, now on to my 10 and then my 16.

Rolling total: 6AF day out of 11 days.

itladyee · June 2023

Goals for June

Self-care and positive vibes ~ One day at a time
Zig-zag calorie count - Daily Average 1400
Success = No more than two glasses of wine per night. Bonus Points for ZERO!

Current Streak - AF = 0 ~

I had drinks all weekend and actually looking forward to an AF day today. Friday, I had to try the low carb sangria. It wasn't bad and a nice substitute for the volume. I'm going to count this as a success day though (1 wine, 1oz vodka). Had wine on Saturday and Prosecco on Sunday.

Success Days # 4
Bonus Days # 3

The Month recap to stay accountable

6/1 A ~ Husband was excited as he had been off pain meds long enough to have a cocktails. He made pomegranate sours. Tasted really strong and really sweet to me since I had not had one in quite a while.

I've got to get it through my thick head....alcohol ruins weight loss....maybe I need to get out my paper and write it 500 times...

6/2 A ~ I got nothing!
6/3 A ~

6/4 A ~ Moody today. Wine all weekend while watching Netflix shows. Bored too... can't wait for vacation! I've really got to focus on getting that "substitute" drink in my hand as soon as I get in the door.

6/5 A ~ He made pomegranate sours again .

6/6 AF ~ Yipee! 💚
Came home, immediately poured by ICE/juice! I noticed that this signals my husband to not offer me a drink, cuz for some reason, I can't say no to an offer....

It was actually a good day all around. I get on the treadmill every morning (M-F) for 30 to 45 minutes. Monday and yesterday, I went out side for lunch for an extra 30 minute walk. I was under my calorie budget and stopped eating by 8pm. Consumed 80+ ounces of water but downside, was up a lot for bathroom breaks.

6/7 AF ~ Yipee! 💚
Another good day. Treadmill + my outside walk. Low calorie day and was still in range, even though I had some Ruffles potato chips (another weakness). Consumed 64oz of water which resulted in less bathroom trips. Scale was favorable!

It's so weird. There are days when I think I just can't be AF, then when I accomplish the task, it's really not so bad🙂
Kinda like exercise! :wow:

6/8 AF ~ Yipee! 💚
Treadmill + my outside walk. Almost didn't get the extra walk in as I had a project given to me when I normally would head out but I got it in. Low calorie day, still in range, wth 15 calories to spare! Water above goal!

I plan to have a drink(s) this weekend (Friday or Saturday) but I'm excited about it as it's something different that might just "work". Funny, I was looking at my saved recipes in MFP and I ran across a "Low Carb Sangria". I do not recall making this before but it's 160 calories for 17 ounces (so 3+ 5oz glasses of "wine").

4 oz cabernet (or red of choice)
1 oz vodka
4 oz of diet 7up or sprite
8 oz of peach flavored water (0 calorie)

6/9 A
6/10 A
6/11 A

My 2023 Stats...

Current Month
AF = 3
A = 8
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
January
AF = 53%
A = 47%
February
AF = 29%
A = 71%
March
AF = 0%
A = 100%
April
AF = 14%
A = 86%
May
AF = 23%
A = 77%
June
AF = 27%
A = 73%

Michieb125 · June 2023

@zensome ’dealing with parents’ is definitely a common reason to grab a glass of A. Been there, and still there at times! Congrats on the graduation.

Had planned white wine and 2 Prosecco last night.

June stats:
AF - 7
A - 4

tmbg1 · June 2023

Super busy and not really logging but this month has been good. More AF than A, mainly because I am on a regimen of daily Aleve for a thumb injury - not supposed to drink with Aleve so it's a win-win.

dawnbgethealthy · June 2023

Thanks for keeping us going @MissMay : - )

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 18AF days in May.

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

Monday June 12 - AF - Going to try to stay AF until Friday. 8 days of 12 straight in the books, home stretch toward a day off.

Rolling total: 7AF day out of 12 days.

Michieb125 · June 2023

On vacation this week and reducing time on social platforms to unplug for some fun.
Will rack up my AF days this week.
Wishing all your best resolve for LA, whatever that means to you.

June stats:
AF - 7
A - 5

lmlmrn · June 2023

So happy life is starting to resemble some sort of normalcy.
As we move closer to "unloading the UHaul" day (Friday) I can already see the "bumps" in the road between DH and myself as to decor in our new home. Granted we are moving in with just our bed, dresser, chest of drawers and 2 night stands.....2 very small rolling computer tables, 2 folding camp chairs and metal shelving that will need to be assembled.
All my kitchen, art and soap/makeup/lotion/serum supplies came with me so I need a room for my hobbies. DH has a shop that has more sq footage than the house to put his toys in.

Now the problem will be agreeing on furniture. DH spent all his adult life as his only source of income refinishing fine furniture and antiques......so he is really really picky and I can tell you we will clash as to what I like and his tastes. We are already clashing on the area rug in the living area he wants a handmade rug $$$$$ my budget is $$....like wanting a Porsche and can only afford a KIA kidding. but you get the picture.

So stress is a factor these days. However I have been AF more than A this month by...1 day. I will take it.
Happy Tuesday then

SunnyDays930 · June 2023

@GrumpyDumpty Super impressive results! Welcome!

The Wegovy is keeping the wine down to the smallest amount. I pour a glass, take a couple sips and give the rest to my husband. It's a miracle. Plus I have lost 17 lbs.
I will stay on it a couple more months though I seem to have plateaued weight wise. I wanted to lose more but this is A-OK.

GaryM_25 · June 2023

Another pound knocked off!

Down 24 lbs. One more to go over the next couple weeks till vacation!

dawnbgethealthy · June 2023

Thanks for keeping us going @MissMay : - )

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 18AF days in May.

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

Monday June 12 - AF - Going to try to stay AF until Friday. 8 days of 12 straight in the books, home stretch toward a day off.
Tuesday June 13 - AF - I had to use some willpower last night. Self talk was that in a few weeks I will be working a day job and an evening job 6 days a week, so that I should live it up now. I resisted somehow : - )

Rolling total: 8AF day out of 13 days.

itladyee · June 2023

Goals for June

Self-care and positive vibes ~ One day at a time
Zig-zag calorie count - Daily Average 1400
Success = No more than two glasses of wine per night. Bonus Points for ZERO!

Current Streak - AF = 1 ~

6/13 AF ~ Yipee! 💚

Success Days # 5
Bonus Days # 4

AF = 4
A = 9

The Month recap to stay accountable

6/1 A ~ Husband was excited as he had been off pain meds long enough to have a cocktails. He made pomegranate sours. Tasted really strong and really sweet to me since I had not had one in quite a while.

I've got to get it through my thick head....alcohol ruins weight loss....maybe I need to get out my paper and write it 500 times...

6/2 A ~ I got nothing!
6/3 A ~

6/4 A ~ Moody today. Wine all weekend while watching Netflix shows. Bored too... can't wait for vacation! I've really got to focus on getting that "substitute" drink in my hand as soon as I get in the door.

6/5 A ~ He made pomegranate sours again .

6/6 AF ~ Yipee! 💚
Came home, immediately poured by ICE/juice! I noticed that this signals my husband to not offer me a drink, cuz for some reason, I can't say no to an offer....

It was actually a good day all around. I get on the treadmill every morning (M-F) for 30 to 45 minutes. Monday and yesterday, I went out side for lunch for an extra 30 minute walk. I was under my calorie budget and stopped eating by 8pm. Consumed 80+ ounces of water but downside, was up a lot for bathroom breaks.

6/7 AF ~ Yipee! 💚
Another good day. Treadmill + my outside walk. Low calorie day and was still in range, even though I had some Ruffles potato chips (another weakness). Consumed 64oz of water which resulted in less bathroom trips. Scale was favorable!

It's so weird. There are days when I think I just can't be AF, then when I accomplish the task, it's really not so bad🙂
Kinda like exercise! :wow:

6/8 AF ~ Yipee! 💚
Treadmill + my outside walk. Almost didn't get the extra walk in as I had a project given to me when I normally would head out but I got it in. Low calorie day, still in range, wth 15 calories to spare! Water above goal!

I plan to have a drink(s) this weekend (Friday or Saturday) but I'm excited about it as it's something different that might just "work". Funny, I was looking at my saved recipes in MFP and I ran across a "Low Carb Sangria". I do not recall making this before but it's 160 calories for 17 ounces (so 3+ 5oz glasses of "wine").

4 oz cabernet (or red of choice)
1 oz vodka
4 oz of diet 7up or sprite
8 oz of peach flavored water (0 calorie)

6/9 A
6/10 A

6/11 A
I had drinks all weekend and actually looking forward to an AF day today. Friday, I had to try the low carb sangria. It wasn't bad and a nice substitute for the volume. I'm going to count this as a success day though (1 wine, 1oz vodka). Had wine on Saturday and Prosecco on Sunday.
6/12 A

My 2023 Stats...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
January
AF = 53%
A = 47%
February
AF = 29%
A = 71%
March
AF = 0%
A = 100%
April
AF = 14%
A = 86%
May
AF = 23%
A = 77%
June
AF = 30%
A = 70%

looneycatblue · June 2023

June 2023
A = 6
AF = 7

ahoy_m8 · June 2023

Greetings, all.

Nice reading all the updates. I had 2 glasses wine Fri & Sat. Sun I planned one cocktail but DH opened a bottle after dinner so it ended up 3 drinks Sunday. I really shouldn't blame him because I was a willing participant and if I had said no, he probably would have abstained. Or had beer or something different that I don't drink.

AF so far this week and plan to be so until Friday. Invited neighbors for drinks and if we settle on a weeknight I will have a drink of whatever I make/open for them. But that's up in the air. Father's Day festivities planned but nothing crazy this weekend.

Hope everyone is staying cool and smoke free!

LESS Alcohol ~ JUNE 2023 ~ One Day at A Time

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