LESS Alcohol ~ AUGUST 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

@forestdweller1 Thanks for the suggestions. I read that some people disguise it in Churus. But those would end up costing quite a bit. I also read that you can dissolve it in tuna juice. But I don't have that much tuna juice. I wish she would like Pill Pockets again. I ordered some coated tablets from Chewy with a prescription from the vet. Maybe those will work better (maybe she won't be able to smell it). And I have some catnip flavored Pill Pockets coming from Chewy today. Maybe she'll like those better. We're going to give them to her without medicine at first.

You won't believe what I've tried. Yesterday, I bought a pouch of salmon baby food...wouldn't touch it. My husband bought some canned spray cheese (American) today. But we haven't seen if she likes it or not. It's Tinker's naptime 😺

I know I'm bad pouring the whiskey down the drain. But, from experience, I would have started drinking it when I woke up ☹️

@Michieb125 Thank you for your support. I was a bit disappointed messing up my streak. But old habits are hard to break! I'm back in AF mode.

My husband and I went for a little drive yesterday. We pasted a tavern in a real small town and I mentioned that I missed being able to just stop in to a bar or tavern and having a drink or a beer. This morning my husband said he would like to do that too...as long as it didn't mess me up (meaning daily drinking). So we decided it was OK to do that from time to time. I would like to limit my drinking to one (maybe two) days a week. I was intending to go for 90 days. But we all have to have a little pleasure in our lives also. I guess you would call it "moderation".

@SurferGirl1982 Did not mean to imply that you were "bad" or "wrong" to dump your whiskey, just that I personally am too cheap or addicted to do the same. You do you Hon, and good for you !!

Maybe that small town tavern serves a good NA beer ?? Y'all get the atmosphere but can keep your LA streak going ??
I mentioned Churus since they work for MD...and their household must be gluten-free because of her DH's health issues. Crossing fingers that you find a fix for Tinker. Chewy is a lifesaver sometimes.

Good job, @SurferGirl1982! I knew you could do it!

I was in a foul mood yesterday...just foul! Husband wanted to go to the casino, and I said I didn't want to because I would want to drink in that atomosphere and told him I also don't want to go tonight which is when we would normally go. I wanted to drink my foul mood away so badly, but I knew it would cause me to wake up with regret today. I came home avoiding stopping at the store, cooked dinner, cleaned up and put myself to bed 7 PM after he left, and this morning, I'm glad I did.

A = 13 (3 in a row, finally)
A = 16

Hi all!

One glass of wine last night. Got stuck at work, came home late and was really happy to have it! But proud of myself that I didn’t drink more.

As we head into this holiday weekend, may we all enjoy ourselves, keeping our goals in mind. Win the weekend, win the week. We are all here for each other to provide support - check in if you need to.

There is something about a holiday weekend that seems to make me throw caution to the wind, and abandon my goals. I personally feel like this will be a challenge- especially celebrating the new boat today!

I will post pix later.

We got this, people!

@SurferGirl1982 so glad to see you were able to enjoy one night of whiskey and get right back into AF mode again, you've got a great month going.
@NonnieDoiron So happy for you that you broke through the 15lb mark! And what a nice hubby you have bringing those beautiful flowers and wine to sooth you.
@forestdweller1 I'm with you on the "no booze down the drain" way of thinking - I get upset if a couple drops of wine end up on my counter instead of in my glass .
@womona Sounds like you had a great win last night. Hope you have a great time on your new boat!!
@chicbuc 3 in a row - Good for you!