LESS Alcohol ~ AUGUST 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

SurferGirl1982 · August 18

@chicbuc Good job resisting last night! If the others are all drinking tonight it may be difficult not to drink yourself. You could order a mocktail or Shirley Temple instead of wine. Just my two cents. Have a nice time.

I can't believe I'm still going on my streak. I feel like the Energizer bunny 😀 Two weeks ago, I couldn't even get one AF day.

AF - 11
A - 6

SparkSpringtime69 · August 18

August:
AF days - 7
A days - 10

SparkSpringtime69 · August 18

Womona wrote: »

Ok, I think I need to check in with this group at around dinner time, or when I get home from work. I normally check in to this thread in the morning, and I’m motivated to cut back. By the time a long day has happened/I have something to celebrate, it all goes out the window. I should look for encouragement and inspiration when I’ at my weakest, not at my strongest, all pumped up on coffee!

This sounds a lot like my days, I think you have a really good idea here. I usually start thinking about wine sometime between noon and 3. When the urge hits me I think I might try checking in here and listing a few of the many reasons why I should abstain.
So many here have some very impressive streaks going - keep up the great work!
@NonnieDoiron I'll keep you and your DH in my thoughts.

SurferGirl1982 · August 18

@SparkSpringtime69 I had some urges on Day 3 and 4 AF. But I resisted. The urges are less now. Almost nonexistent. I'm on Day 12 AF.

It's hard, though, because when we drink regularly, it becomes part of our routine (habit) and it's hard to change. For me, most of the activities I enjoyed were associated with alcohol. Before this streak, I would wake up in the morning and my first thought would be of alcohol.

I guess we have to make new habits. What gives me motivation is that I was having physical problems from drinking. And I don't want to live that way anymore!

looneycatblue · August 18

Tally: 8 AF

/ 1 A

NonnieDoiron · August 18

AF - 10
A - 8

Had wine but only a couple glasses last night, and I’m probably having a couple tonight.

Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers for hubby (and me). Today, we had the grandbaby over, so PopPop could have cuddle time with her because after his procedure on Thursday, he can’t be less than 3 ft from her to avoid radiation exposure.

Back to reality tomorrow.

SparkSpringtime69 · August 18

@SurferGirl1982 You're doing great!
It really is about making new habits - if I don't get a craving early in the afternoon I'm usually good with just some herbal tea at night. Work in progress I guess

MissMay · August 19

My AF streak had a hiccup today. We went to listen to a jazz band at a nice place and my husband ordered us endless pineapple 🍍 mimosas.

At first (like 15 seconds 😜) I was annoyed. Then I thought, practice control, you can do this.

I s-l-o-w-l-y sipped the drink. When it got to half I asked the glass to be topped off with pineapple juice only.

When I was sipping through that, the server just auto filled with more champagne 😤. I looked over and hubbys glass had less than a sip in it.

I did the ole switch-a-roonie and then I had back an empty glass that I got refilled with straight pineapple juice only again.

It was a fun game for myself for 2 hours and neither husband nor server minded my doing this.

It would be safe to claim 1.5 serving of alcohol.

29 day streak ended, but I am back to starting it up again already.

August acountability:
1 A (1.5 drinks) 🙃
17 AF😁

forestdweller1 · August 19

Ah, the Famous Illusionist, @MissMay , renowned for her disappearing mimosas...been 53 years since I had one of those...👵
At least you had fun breaking your AF streak !!

My iffy overseas clothing purchase was finally released from Customs after 7 days. Good to know the package seemed to contain neither drugs nor Oriental antiquities. As expected, it was wise to order a "large" when I actually wear a "medium". I can shimmy into all except one [ good thing I already started losing weight]. Note to self...Read the reviews first ya' big dummy !!!!

Awesome people here keeping strong with all the challenges in your lives.
August
A - 0
AF - 18

SurferGirl1982 · August 19

AF today 🙂

AF - 12
A - 6

chicbuc · August 19

AF = 5
A = 11

Michieb125 · August 19

I’m back after our long family reunion weekend and am happy to report it was really nice. But most of all, everyone had a great time catching up with others who came from all over! BBQ foods were abundant and delicious, family was mostly on their best behavior and it was sweet to see smiles and laughter on faces from ages 5-88. I can’t say that my sisters did not get a little into it but I have no control over other people’s behavior, only my own. Everyone ignored it, including myself thankfully. Beer was provided by two other guys at the BBQ and most of the wine I bought wasn’t opened. For accountability I went into the 5 days of family visits knowing I would have some Prosecco and wine. Didn’t get crazy and stayed up late only one night! Obviously a sign of either age or maturity ☺️.
Slept all night yesterday and woke up this morning to much needed quiet in the house.

I definitely need to catch up on my AF days this week (and READY to) - that’s what this weeks all about!

Current:
AF days - 6
A days - 12

SparkSpringtime69 · August 19

August:
AF days - 8
A days - 10

looneycatblue · August 19

Tally: 9 AF

/ 1 A

NonnieDoiron · August 19

AF - 11
A - 8

None in the house

chicbuc · August 19

I had a win tonight. I'll take them when I get them. I went to dinner with a good friend. We normally have a couple glasses of wine. I had club soda with lime. Yay, me!

AF = 8
A = 11 (I don't know what that count was up there, but it's wrong :lol )

SurferGirl1982 · August 20

@chicbuc Good going! Club soda and lime...refreshing!

AF today 🙂

AF - 13
A - 6

gottagetthisdown · August 20

Good afternoon All,

I enjoy reading all of your insight and experiences with this journey. Anytime I feel like today I need a drink, I think about this group, it helps remind me that this is doable I just have to stay focused! I went to see a friend over the weekend with an almost fully stocked bar as we all sat around talking the drinks were flowing but I decided not to partake choosing to drink water instead. It felt great not to indulge even though it was around me, I use to tell myself it's here so why not, not anymore!

One day at a time!We can all get through this!

A - 12
AF - 7

Michieb125 · August 20

I poured out the rest of two remaining bottles of wine on Sunday night, a new habit I would have never dreamed of two years ago. It’s the little changes that make for long term success they say. But, the Rose’ called my name last night and I caved. Why I ask myself. 👿.

For sure AF today, because I am really run down from this past week and am fighting a cold now!

Current:
AF days - 7
A days - 13

looneycatblue · August 20

Tally: 10 AF

/ 1 A

10 AF days!!! I am feeling so much better than I did a 12 days ago! It's not as hard to do, this time around. Not sure why, but grateful.

LESS Alcohol ~ AUGUST 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

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