LESS Alcohol ~ January 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

OllyBooBoo · January 28

AF - 24
A - 3

Had wine last night (planned) for the first time since NYE. I made sure to savor every sip because it’s not going to become a regular habit again. Now that my craving has been satisfied, I’m back on track today being AF to help reach my goals. Enjoy your Sunday everyone!

lbpfahler · January 28

Could have done better last night so I am counting it as "A (over limit)". AF for the next week for sure!

Results for Jan 1 - Jan 27
# of days:
AF: 21
A (as planned): 4
A (over limit): 2

MissMay · January 28

January accountability -

Started out declaring a dry Jan 2024 but I today decided to dip my toe in the alcohol pool after 27 days AF.

Kept it under control and actually gave my third drink AWAY to my husband. Two has always been my daily goal limit anyhow.

Thanks to everyone here for being able to come in here to keep me honest.

27AF
1A (2 bourbon & hot tea)

3 days to reel it back in.

tmbg1 · January 29

Stats so far:
12 days NA
9 days LA (LA for me means 2 drinks or less)
7 days - A

LoveyChar · January 29

I've had a houseguest since Thursday that does not leave until Tuesday. I do not like "entertaining," not my thing and I have never gone to anyone's house with an expectation that I needed to be entertained. I go to get a break away. Husband is worse than the houseguest, as if he needs a rundown of every second, an itinerary is what I referred to it earlier and he tries to make me feel as if I'm not doing enough. He is absolutely awful... He entertains his parents by keeping them fat with his favorite restaurant eats and his mom drinks heavily, a drunk if you ask me so it's exciting for him to have his biggest drinking buddy in town.

I have thought about having a glass of wine ten times over these past three and a half days. Husband stays drunk most non-working hours and houseguest does not drink whatsoever. The tune that comes to my mind is "baby, you ain't worth the whiskey (wine in my case)." I'm ready for this to be over and glad it's a very rare occurrence. I'm proud that I've managed to not drink any alcohol through this...

lisalouc · January 29

January 28th- 28 days AF!🎉 I’m getting more sleep because instead of crashing on the couch after wine, I recognize I am tired and ready for bed. My face and abdomen are less puffy. I’m clear-headed. Unfortunately, I haven’t lost much weight even though I continue to make good food choices and am exercising quite a bit. That’s frustrating but not giving up yet! My birthday is 2/11. I’m still deciding if I will celebrate with a glass of wine with our nice dinner. But it is my decision and not a knee jerk reaction! 🙂 Winning!

pettycoatjunction · January 29

AF 🟰23
🍷🟰5

xbowhunter · January 29

Not a great result for me in January.

I'm typing this while I have a hangover. Too many glasses of wine watching the LIONS lose! gr!!!!!!!!! :0(

I'm hoping for a better result in Feb!

10- AF
18 - A

OllyBooBoo · January 29

AF - 25
A - 3

Michieb125 · January 29

Congrats for being here for January! We did it, and are doing it whatever our individual LA goals are.

Way to go home team San Francisco Niners! Sorry about the Lions @xbowhunter - they really played outstanding.

I had planned wine yesterday with homemade nachos and barely counted - when I tracked in MFP I was over both my glass limit and calories anyway I look at it. BOT today.

AF until Thursday or Friday (almost February)!

Damp January goals: 5/7 AF days a week
Week #4
Actual
AF - 3
A - 4 Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday

forestdweller1 · January 30

No longer a fanatic football fan since I moved from Miami🐬 ...perfect season was awesome !! The day when my backyard neighbor here in Da'Burgh was drafted by the Chiefs I played "Kansas City Here I Come" at top volume while their family danced on the deck , so, in solidarity, I must root for that team. Or at least tune in after halftime to see the score. 🥱 Meanwhile, doing crossword puzzles in ink. Maybe some salt & vinegar popcorn.

Dry January was a bust due to multiple family medical issues...counting my personal blessings...Included is a clingy Cat who thinks my lap is his personal space. He's there now....

Raisin Bran & fruit salad for dinner....no wine pairing for that. Mixed greens with cheese & veggie salad...Nah...
Rice noodles with broccoli, carrots & shrimp...a crisp white wine...oh S#!& !! Bottle emptied.

February is a short month...looking forward to success .

@MissMay ...if I had a DH who worked in a gelato factory, I'd weigh 300 pounds. Still gel-ous, LOL !!

pettycoatjunction · January 30

AF 🟰24
🍷🟰5

My dog and I went exploring a new trail today… I debated taking a hiking beverage with me, but nixed that idea. It was a beautiful, peaceful, foggy hike!

xbowhunter · January 30

Didn't even want any Alcohol yesterday and that is a good start to the week...

Bring on the Feb challenge!

11- AF
18 - A

RubyRed427 · January 30

Here are my stats:
6 AF
20 A (moderate)
4 A (severe)

I did not do well. I am determined to keep trying. Even a few days AF is better than none. I love an app called NOMO where you can make clocks and keep track. There's inspiration on there and a journal. I can read some of my journal entries from five years ago. Even five years ago, I struggled to moderate. Still do.

I have to do this for my mind and body. When I overindulge I feel so hungover and so depressed. I have to view this on a very small scale. Definitely - one day at a time or even one hour at a time. It helps to have support. I have an amazing buddy who wants to be AF as well. We text and give each other support. It's good to be accountable to someone other than the wine witch in my head.
Thanks for keeping this going Miss May! xo

tmbg1 · January 30

Stats so far:
14 days NA
9 days LA (LA for me means 2 drinks or less)
7 days - A

2timesacharmmfp · January 30

Nearing the end of Damp-ish January -

Stats:
14 days NA
8 days on target (dry or stayed under planned drinks)
7 days over planned for that day (ex: 1 day was a dry day but I had one glass)

Not where I had hoped to be - planned AF today and tomorrow to wrap out month.

lbpfahler · January 30

Missed posting yesterday but was AF. Hope everyone is having a great day.

Results for Jan 1 - Jan 29
# of days:
AF: 23
A (as planned): 4
A (over limit): 2

Michieb125 · January 30

Took an hour walk yesterday and racked up 11,000 steps for the entire day. Increasing activity helps my mindset stay positive and motivated.

AF last night, although I had to fight the devil on my shoulder for a couple of hours. 👿 I was able to remind myself of the reasons I wanted to refrain and it finally worked….had a Stella NA 0.0 from my garage fridge helped as well. I forgot how refreshing it is (and tastes exactly like regular).

I think I expected LA to be easier this month because it was January. Nope, I think I let holiday habits creep back in with all the football games (ask my DH I seriously could live like it’s Christmas and NYE every week). Not reality!
The good news is I was able to increase my AF days this month significantly from the last two months of 2023 and am happy about that.

Going to the gym this morning and AF again tonight…..

Jan. Goal:
20 AF days (5 AF a week)

Stats today:
AF - 16
A - 14

See you tomorrow to say congrats and farewell to January!

LoveyChar · January 30

Just got home from dropping family member off at the airport, thought about stopping to pick up wine but I'm glad I didn't. I will wait closer until spring break; I already ready for it! Dry January still and I'm hoping to keep February the same. Spring break week I may be partying like a rockstar. Then back on another block of abstinence after that.

I'm going to try to exercise every day in February. I'm excited to start working toward a new goal, progress though and not perfection I will remind myself. I have a better mindset this year than I have had in so many years prior so I'm very optimistic.

itladyee · January 30

Goals for January
Almost Dry January
Exceptions - Done

Jan 1 - 2 - Vacation
Jan 8th (ish) husband's birthday celebration

Current Streak - AF = 2
Longest Streak - AF = 16

Did enjoy some wine during the NFL games on Sunday. But back on track Monday and Tuesday.

A = 1
W = 3
AF = 26
A=Non Wine Alcohol
Month Recap by Day
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1/1 A 🍷planned
1/2 AF ✅️
1/3 AF ✅️
1/4 AF ✅️
1/5 AF ✅️
1/6 A 🍷planned
1/7 AF ✅️
1/8 AF ✅️
1/9 AF ✅️
1/10 AF ✅️
1/11 AF ✅️
1/12 AF ✅️
1/13 AF ✅️
1/14 AF ✅️
1/15 AF ✅️
1/16 AF ✅️
1/17 AF ✅️
1/18 AF ✅️
1/19 AF ✅️
1/20 AF ✅️
1/21 AF ✅️ (15)
1/22 AF ✅️
1/23 AF 🚫
1/24 AF ✅️
1/25 AF ✅️
1/26 AF ✅️
1/27 AF ✅️
1/28 AF 🍷kinda planned.....
1/29 AF ✅️
1/30 AF ✅️

2024 Stats
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January
AF = 87%
A = 13%

2023 Stats Detailed
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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 = 100%
September
AF= 0%
A= 100%
October
AF= 0%
Wine=100%
A= 100%
November - Assumed
AF= 0%
Wine=100%
A= 100%
December - Assumed
AF= 0%
Wine=100%
A= 100%

LESS Alcohol ~ January 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

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