LESS Alcohol ~ AUGUST 2023 ~ One Day at A Time
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19 - AF
8 - A
This has been a great LA month. Hope I can keep it going through September!6 -
Hello LA friends!
I haven’t posted here for what seems like an eon and I have missed checking in. We have been traveling and sightseeing in different states and we’re now in Glacier Nat’l Park until Wednesday. I am seriously way off my goals for the first time since February so I am posting for accountability sake. My AF numbers are completely backwards from my regular monthly posts, ugh!
Keeping track each day in my log book, I am choosing LA overall - bought lower A wine content (6-9 %) and keeping to serving size limits until last night. Had Merlot with a rib eye steak and did enjoy it after a 5-mile moderate hike to a spectacular lake (with elevation gain) and look out point. Last week I found the 85 calorie, 9% A, 3 carbs low calorie Kendall Jackson Chardonnay to be surprisingly good. Also was happy to find the Stella Rose at 6.5% for the first time at a little grocery store here so mixed it with sparkling water (1:1).
The hikes have been incredible so I’m burning calories and enjoying the great outdoors of our amazing country!
Totals: AF Days - 8
A - 18
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10 AF
16 A
Was on vacation this past week and had drinks every day! Back on track starting today.3 -
xbowhunter wrote: »24 AF
2 A
Passed a huge test yesterday. Attended a wedding reception yesterday with an open bar. I didn't have drop of alcohol. So nice waking up this morning without a hangover..
WAY TO GO! That is great!3 -
25 AF
2 A
:0)4 -
My first day here and currently living in West Virginia. I was a very heavy drinker in the past but have slowed down. I realized over the weekend that working out will help my health but drinking will not and I feel like it totally wrecks what I am doing to be healthier. Today I plan to not drink at all. I'll check in tomorrow and let you know. I loved everything that I ready from May. I think this group will help me to stay accountable.9
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lobrooks65 wrote: »My first day here and currently living in West Virginia. I was a very heavy drinker in the past but have slowed down. I realized over the weekend that working out will help my health but drinking will not and I feel like it totally wrecks what I am doing to be healthier. Today I plan to not drink at all. I'll check in tomorrow and let you know. I loved everything that I ready from May. I think this group will help me to stay accountable.
Welcome! This is a great group of wonderful, supportive people. We all have our ups and downs with our goals, but lots of understanding here.
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I did well on the LA front this weekend, but my weight is already up from when I came home from vacation! I blame the delicious Reuben I had for lunch Saturday and my husband’s homemade Bolognese sauce over pasta for last night’s dinner! Haha!
Tonight through Wednesday, my goal is to be AF. I need to rein in this creeping weight, and eliminating / cutting down alcohol will go a long way towards helping that. Plus, making better food choices. Back to chicken and fish!2 -
This month has really flown by for me.
AF last night. A better choice after another long hike day! Not to mention that I feel great this morning and slept well.
Taking off for kayaking and hiking to fully enjoy our last two days here.
Totals: AF Days - 9
A - 183 -
Goals for August!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.
Current Streak - AF = 0~
@mfowler883 ~ I am playing catch up so just reading your post from 8/15 and we are in the same boat. I hope you've had success getting back on track. I'm trying to get my focus back. So sorry for your double loss. I miss my pet baby too!
@xbowhunter ~ amazing weight loss. I really like statement too... "I gave up drinking to gain my health back". That's kind of a bummer to not have spousal support. You got this!!!
@rockinrobyn672 ~ seems several of us have hit a rough patch this month. I hope that you've been successful as well
@Womona ~ So glad you had a wonder trip to German. Sounds awesome! Too bad they have to end!
@tlbell1970 ~ that's a great goal!
@lobnrooks65 ~ Welcome and much success to you!
So....one day at time for me...as this thread say. August has been a struggle. No drinking alcohol tonight. Just do it... I think I just need to abstain for a bit.
My house is listed on the PNL (Private Network Listing) until I'm ready to release for all to see. Meanwhile, cleaning and decluttering.
A townhome became available this past weekend that was amazing! I fell in love and put in an offer but apparent they received a better, cash offer. It would have been tough to sell my home and meet the deadlines.
I opted for a new (smaller) home in my same development. It won't be ready until April - June of next year which seems like a really long time.
Success Days #
Bonus Days #
AF = 0
A = 11
The Month recap to stay accountable8/1 ~ 🍷🍷 Husband mad at me because I said that he wasn't taking care of health.
8/2 ~ 🍷🍷Husband went to visit his daughter and mother so I had the evening to myself. I got dinner from Portillo's, got chocolate cake (and I really don't like cake). Watched the Bachelorette, ate my Italian sausage and only had two bites of the cake and threw the rest away.
8/3 ~ 🍷🍷🍷 Had good intentions. Was going to make salmon and a salad, try for 2 glasses of wine and relax. Instead, had a craving for Popeyes, didn't really feel like cooking, so I had Popeyes and 3 glasses of wine. It's kind of ironic that I was talking about my husband and now I'm going down that slippery slope.....
8/4 - 🍷🍷🍷 Struggling in the first few days of August. All I want to do is eat and drink...not a good combination, especially with my desired goals.
I'm somewhat of an emotional wreck while processing a lot of information.
8/5 - 8/11🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
My 2023 Stats...
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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%
July
AF = 0
A = 100
August
AF = 0
A = 1004 -
20 - AF
8 - A
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Planned A day yesterday, nothing left in the house now. AF today. I think that makes 6 AF, 6 LA and 16 A.
Caught up with my friend last night, so that was good. Should be set for a while.
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12 AF
16 A
This includes today.3 -
AF 26
A 2
So far so good...
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Quick check in. 17AF so far this month, expecting to get 19 or 20.
Hoping that all are safe as Idalia is expected to hit landfall. Specifically @MissMay and others in Florida.6 -
21 AF
8 A
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AF today - 7 AF, 6 LA and 16 A.
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AF last night!4
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