LESS Alcohol ~ APRIL 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

tmbg1 · April 10

9 - AF
1 - LA

SparkSpringtime69 · April 10

@NonnieDoiron my BIL had a pacemaker put in about 6 months ago and is doing very well with it.

NonnieDoiron · April 11

AF = 9
A = 1

Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts/vibes/prayers. We are hoping to see MIL fully awake today.

I don’t feel the desire to drink again, but I am struggling with food right now… I’m a comfort food junkie/ stress eater as well. Plus, because of everything our schedules are way off, so I haven’t been able to go for walks. I have to pull it together, or I’ll have another weight gain. 🙁

@SunnyDays930 and @lmlmrn you both are in my prayers as well.

NonnieDoiron · April 11

SparkSpringtime69 wrote: »

@NonnieDoiron my BIL had a pacemaker put in about 6 months ago and is doing very well with it.

I know pacemakers aren’t as big a concern as they used to be. It’s just another thing we weren’t expecting. That’s all. Thank you for the encouragement. 🙂

xbowhunter · April 11

Morning my LA friends.

A - 5
AF - 5

chicbuc · April 11

AF - 9
A - 1

SparkSpringtime69 · April 11

April:
AF - 5
A - 5
No after dinner snacking Challenge:
SF - 7
S - 3

tmbg1 · April 12

10 - AF
1 - LA
Having less A has eliminated my weird panicky 3:00 AM wake-ups - I am sleeping really well now!

chicbuc · April 12

We went out to dinner with family last night. For the first time ever, I ordered a club soda in a wine glass with my dinner. It was satisfying, and I was so proud of myself! I would never have done that 1 month ago.

Tonight is casino night, though, so we'll see what happens.

Hope everyone is well going into the weekend!

AF - 11
A- 1

Womona · April 12

@NonnieDoiron sonaorry to hear about your MIL! Very scary situation.

@MissMay. Oh totally time for an a new job. What an unprofessional thing to do! I can’t believe it.

Womona · April 12

Saw the total eclipse Monday, and it was just incredible! May be the most awe inspiring thing I’ve ever seen.

Only 2AF days so far this month. I bought the new Decoy low alcohol Sauvignon Blanc, will give that a try tonight and report back.

Womona · April 12

tmbg1 wrote: »

10 - AF
1 - LA
Having less A has eliminated my weird panicky 3:00 AM wake-ups - I am sleeping really well now!

That’s fantastic!!!!!

Womona · April 12

SunnyDays930 wrote: »

Hi Everyone, I have not checked in in a long time.
I've had a scare at my physical last week. My EKG (ECG) was abnormal. This probably means there is something wrong with my heart. Nothing like that kind of news to scare you straight. I won't really know for a few weeks as I can't get in with the cardiologist until May 20. (Dr said this was OK so in a way that may mean it is not so bad? Fingers crossed).
I have eliminated all alcohol, permanently. Alcohol is terrible for your heart, just Google it. I have also done my research on heart healthy food and that is what I am eating. Fruit, veggies, lean protein, fish. Pretty much what you expect.
Please send positive vibes my way. Thank you, everyone ! XO

That is really scary. Here’s a bright spot- if your doc thought it was that life threatening, he would have made sure you got into the cardiologist yesterday! So maybe take it as a good sign that it’s OK enough to wait for an appointment. Good on you for making changes right now though!!!

Womona · April 12

@lmlmrn sorry to hear your DH had a less than clean result. Hopefully it’s benign and fixable. I can only imagine the worry stress!

SparkSpringtime69 · April 12

Good morning all

April:
AF - 5
A - 6
No after dinner snacking Challenge:
SF - 8
S - 3

tmbg1 · April 13

10 - AF
2 - LA

I_am_motivated · April 13

@Michieb125

Sorry for the late response....been doing homework. So glad this is my last class. (ethics) Will be done the beginning of May. At 55 years old, I have to wonder why I put myself through this torture. I believe in always learning, but this is a bit much....anywho,

I have been a heavy drinker for the past few years and before that drank regularly for at least 20 years. It has taken a toll on my body....weight gain, (30 lbs) borderline high blood pressure and diabetes, and just didn't plain out feel good.

At this point, my goal is to be AF forever. I'll probably have an N/A beer from time to time, but I just don't wanna go back to wasting money (I have nothing to show for all that alcohol I bought), having alcohol make me crave junk food, (hence the weight gain), and ruin my liver and all my other organs. Alcohol is just not worth ruining my body. I want to give it all the nutritious, healthy food it needs. Honestly, there is nothing good about alcohol

I'm not totally sure exactly what it was that made me finally quit. I think a combo of things. I've tried to quit several times over the past couple of years. I've watched and read a lot of Annie Grace's stuff and read many books on quitting....that alone didn't do it. I finally got tired of the hold that it had on me. I hated how I slacked off on working out, wrecked my diet, and never slept well. My kids were another reason. I want to be a good example to them altho it may be too late. I noticed that it was making me look tired and hated the way I looked. I finally started praying to God for the strength to quit and shortly after that, I quit. Feb. 4.

Since then, I feel so much better, sleep amazing, and I'm back at the gym crushing it. I'm losing weight and enjoy eating healthy food again. The whites of my eyes have gotten brighter too. My energy level is through the roof. I forgot what that felt like. So glad I'm back there again.

I am 5'3" and weigh 145 lbs. My healthy weight is around 115-120. Oh forgot to mention, I can't get my wedding ring off and I am tired of not fitting in my clothes and having to buy more.

Not sure I answered your question and probably shared too much.

I_am_motivated · April 13

@NonnieDoiron

How is your MIL? Good job on your AF days!!!

@SparkSpringtime69

Way to go on your numbers and being consistent with posting. I'm so busy with homework that I haven't had time to come here and post.
I'm still doing well with the no sugar and no N/A beer. I did have a diet root beer tho. It was in the house and couldn't resist. I'm not a soda drinker, but if there's a diet root beer around, I'm all over it. My all time favorite soda is Birch Beer. Can't get it here in TN, thank goodness, but when I would visit family in PA, I would grab one any chance I could get. I think soda is almost as bad as alcohol, but every once in a while is ok, right?

I_am_motivated · April 13

@Womona

You're so lucky to have seen the eclipse. It was cloudy in TN so I didn't get to see it. I hope there will be another one or some sort in my lifetime.

It's funny how some people like wine and others like beer and others like the hard stuff. I liked both beer and the hard stuff. I was picky about beer tho. I liked porter and stout beers no matter what time of year. The same goes with the hard stuff. My favorite was mixing Whipped Vodka with ChiChi's premixed Mudslide. Looking back, I think I have a love for chocolate...LOL.

chicbuc · April 13

Good morning all

@I_am_motivated Sounds like you're doing amazing! Thanks for the "overshare" as I'm sure many of us can relate. Keep on keeping on!

We went to the casino last night. I had 3 glasses of wine and topped them all with club soda to make them last longer as we usually stay for hours. 3 glasses in 4 hours is amazing for me! Normally, I'm flagging down servers every 30 minutes or so. I don't feel the urge to go buy a bottle for the house or drink anything today. I know it's only been 2 weeks, but I feel better about LA than I have in 20 years! I feel like I might be able to do this.

AF - 11
A - 2

SparkSpringtime69 · April 13

Good morning
April:
AF - 5
A - 7
No after dinner snacking Challenge:
SF - 9
S - 3

SparkSpringtime69 · April 13

I_am_motivated wrote: »

@SparkSpringtime69

Way to go on your numbers and being consistent with posting. I'm so busy with homework that I haven't had time to come here and post.
I'm still doing well with the no sugar and no N/A beer. I did have a diet root beer tho. It was in the house and couldn't resist. I'm not a soda drinker, but if there's a diet root beer around, I'm all over it. My all time favorite soda is Birch Beer. Can't get it here in TN, thank goodness, but when I would visit family in PA, I would grab one any chance I could get. I think soda is almost as bad as alcohol, but every once in a while is ok, right?

My grandparents always had birch beer in the house when we would visit them in upstate NY, loved that stuff. I don't drink soda with sugar anymore just the diet versions, although that's probably just as bad.

SparkSpringtime69 · April 13

I'm a little upset with myself this morning - my A days are growing and I'm having a tough time stringing together more that 2 AF days in a row lately. Stress and "celebrating" silly small things are the excuses I've been giving myself.
Today I'm challenging myself to shoot for at least 4 days in a row AF.

chicbuc · April 13

@SparkSpringtime69 Sounds like a good goal...one day at a time. You've got this.

I_am_motivated · April 13

@SparkSpringtime69

I can relate. I chalked it up to be FOMO. I should have mentioned this in my previous post. I always felt like I was missing something if I didn't imbibe when others were and I felt somewhat envious thinking they were having fun because of the alcohol, but it was the togetherness that was fun. I learned you can have just as much if not more fun without drinking. I hope you have a better day.

Michieb125 · April 13

@SparkSpringtime69 this is me too! I can 100 percent relate. I am going to challenge myself to 3 AF days in a row as I want to get back to consistently sticking to my ‘planned’ A / AF days this weekend.

I did really well with LA for the first three days of camping - measuring wine ounces, etc.
But, last night I didn’t count and rationalized that I went on a 6 mile bike ride, plus tracked 10,000 steps. Had a big appetite too. We are heading home today…..back to reality!

Accountability post:
AF - 4
A - 5
LA - 3

Goals:
AF days - 18-20
A days 10-12

sgt1372 · April 13

1st report since I started my AF weight loss program on 04/02/2024:

11 Days AF: 04/02/204-04/12/2024

Weight loss: 3.5# -- 171.0 down from 174.5

Goal weight: 160 -- 11# to go.

rocket39 · April 13

Hi I am looking to reduce my alcohol intake I am 59 and enjoy the wine too much!!

SunnyDays930 · April 13

I'm getting into the cardiologist this Wednesday. I've been off alcohol 9 days. I hope my EKG looks better than the last one. My liver enzymes were up with my blood work so of course that is another reason to stay AF. I am also eating boring, healthy food (though I am trying to jazz it up and not be so dull.) Hopefully, when I do another blood test in a few months, my healthier life style will reflect this. I don't know if it has been mentioned but the free app NOMO is wonderful and helpful to those trying to kick any kind of addiction. After reading the encouragements, I see that people are addicted to anything and everything.

Michieb125 · April 13

@I_am_motivated you are so kind to share your decision to go AF for the long term, so thank you for your honesty and insights. Especially how you are seeking God’s guidance in this. That is so wonderful! I wish you all the success as you finish up your last class. I completed my Graduate degree at age 62! I believe it is never too late to accomplish big goals!

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