LESS Alcohol ~ January 2024 ~ One Day at A Time
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Enjoyed my beer tasting event last night but kept it reasonable. I ended up not being the designated driver which, in the past, meant I would have several beers. I kept it to two beers worth last night.
Results for Jan 1 - Jan 20
# of days:
AF: 16
A (as planned): 3
A (over limit): 1
That’s awesome! Perfect mix of enjoying your event and not over-doing it!2 -
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I have exchanged one bad for another one not quite so bad, but still... And yes, in moderation it's probably all fine. No alcohol for me this month has meant a plethora of chocolates and a cake and nothing in moderation. I need to find balance again.
I enjoy/appreciate reading y'all's posts, glad to be here, thank you.
That is totally normal in the beginning. We crave sweets because our bodies are so used to the sugar in the alcohol. Trust me, it passes, and one day in the not-too-distant future you’ll look at a slice of cake and say “Yuck, way too sweet for me, no thanks!”6 -
@globalhiker congrats on fitting into your jeans! That’s a huge win! BTW you must have an enormous amount of storage space to accommodate 4 different sizes! Lucky! Remember back in the day when jeans didn’t have any stretch in them? How did we survive?
@pettycoatjunction organizing is so fun. Enjoy your new kitchen drawers!
2 drinks last night, and got a ton of paperwork done. I just want this pile of crap off my desk! Next is filing, something I haven’t done in a year. I’m sure I can shred most of it.4 -
Having dinner at friend's place next weekend; I let her know ahead of time, that I would be AF for that night. Normally we drink wine together. She is happy to do an AF night as well. I am bringing some of my favorite Bubly waters for us both to enjoy instead of a bottle of wine. Have a great week everyone!
Results for Jan 1 - Jan 21
# of days:
AF: 17
A (as planned): 3
A (over limit): 1
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Monday’s accountability:
Damp January goal: No wine = 5/7 days a week
Limits: 2 or less glasses
Already heading into week #4 of January
Current stats:
AF - 13
A - 9
I walked outdoors 4 times last week, which always brightens my spirit. Also had a long awaited fun weekend with DH after a pretty dreary month so far! Admittedly, the crab feed was super delicious and the sparkling wine equally so.
Didn’t make my AF days last week but the consolation was I chose low calories/low alcohol wine (LA). What I did successfully is stay away from sodium and sweets and the scale is cooperating. Now I am eager to move on and rack up AF days this week.
I will focus on taking care of my physical and emotional needs, including going to my annual physical appointment tomorrow.
I hope my doctor notices I am down about 8 lbs. from last year!
May you find your best resolve, if just for today.
Week #3 - NFL football
Actual:
AF - 3 days
A - 4 (3 low cal/ low alcohol)
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It looks like January is the month for the sobercurious! So many good stories here. 🙌
Whelp, I've done 21 days of my Dry January, which I want to extend until 2/10. (Valentine's dinner ❤️.)
I did a very-cold 5k charity run on Saturday (~15degF). It was fun! Typically, I'd want a beer on a day like that, so I had one of the Athletic Brewing Company AF IPAs. Pretty tasty! 🍺😇
Best resolve to everyone.👍8 -
AF 🟰20
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Does anyone else who has really cut back on alcohol notice when you do have a drink it goes straight to your head?
I'm actually starting to not like to drink anymore. I see that as a good thing...
10- AF
12 - A9 -
Quick check in for accountability
22 AF days
22 C&G
(Chocolate and Gelato have stepped up to fill in for that)
9 days to go!!!!!8 -
Quick post today.
Results for Jan 1 - Jan 22
# of days:
AF: 18
A (as planned): 3
A (over limit): 1
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AF - 20
A - 2
All I could think about last night was wine and a cheese plate. I was so close to giving in but stayed strong and just went to bed. May allow myself a little something this weekend if the cravings don't go away7 -
xbowhunter wrote: »Does anyone else who has really cut back on alcohol notice when you do have a drink it goes straight to your head?
Yes, but I kind of like it! I also find that my face flushes red. Someone pointed it out to me after my last dry spell in the fall. A way of saying it is that a small amount of alcohol actually has a noticeable effect if you drink rarely.
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Stats so far:
10 days NA
9 days LA (LA for me means 2 drinks or less)
4 days - A3 -
@owbowhunter you are right, that first drink after not drinking first goes straight to your head but it tastes terrible for me.
@Womona, you made me laugh. "Back in the day" when we had ONLY Levis and Lee Jeans and maybe Wrangler, you are right, zero stretch and they were tight and loose and wide in odd places. But, I do remember rollerskating in my Sasson and Calvin Kleins and those 2 had a bit of stretch. LOL. Back in the (early) 80s when the women wore the pastel color jeans.
@MissMay, chocolate and gelato for 22 days straight?2 -
AF 🟰20
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Tonight was one of three social events that are planned for this week. Dinner out with some friends. I planned for up to two alcoholic drinks, but I kept it to one, and it wasn’t even a struggle!
@Womona. I lived in my 501 Levi’s back in the 70’s and 80’s. They were boxy and well worn, therefore comfortable. But definitely no stretch! My other go to jeans were Wranglers, as I showed and trained horses in my younger years. Again, no stretch!4 -
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Up early today. Several celebrations to end this week with both my DD's birthday and my own birthday. So I will have a couple "alcohol as planned" days this week. Finishing my 60th trip around the sun!
Results for Jan 1 - Jan 23
# of days:
AF: 19
A (as planned): 3
A (over limit): 17
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