LESS Alcohol ~ OCTOBER 2024 ~ One Day at A Time
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@MissMay ....the Nov 5th Chianti involves donkeys and elephants. End of story. Until then, 👿🍷 / 😇☕8
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globalhiker wrote: »@Womona hi there - when you find out, can you let me know what brand that AF sparkling rose is and if you liked it? I am on the hunt for "the best one" for a special occasion. Too bad we can't just go to an AF sparking wine tasting!
It’s called Noughty, and supposedly the sparkling rose is fantastic. I can personally vouch for it until I order, but a close friend’s mom, who enjoys wine, thought it was great. I would love an AF or LA wine tasting!!!
Here is the link:
https://us.noughtyaf.com/
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AF tonight! Woo hoo! I didn’t even really want it-I wanted my dinner more. Had a great conversation with DS2, which is worth so much to me. Better than talking to him while chugging alcohol!9
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AF - 15
A - 6
I didn’t add my days right or something. But, these are correct now.
Anyway, the HOCO hype has died. We are back to reality.
Last night, at dinner, my husband could no longer stand the sound of my MIL chewing, grinding her dentures, breathing, gulping, and choking as she ate. So, he got up and turned on the stereo playing Trans Siberian Orchestra loudly. It drowned her noises out and made dinner much more tolerable.
We know she’s having troubles breathing deep enough, so she always sounds like she’s about to breathe her last breath. When she has mentioned it, we’ve asked her if she’s talked to the doctor about it. She did, they did a scan, found nodules on her spine, and now those have taken priority over her breathing. My thoughts are if she can’t breathe then why are they worried about the darn nodules? She’s going to flipping suffocate before they do anything to help her breathing.
We are trying to spare her feelings and have empathy for her, but we are struggling because her noises are like nails on a chalkboard to use. We can’t have guests eat with us anymore without a full warning and apology issued about the disgusting sounds that will occur at the table. It’s that bad!
I wish I could impress upon her doctors how big of an issue this is because I know she doesn’t tell them everything and attempts to self-diagnose A LOT! They need to know, but it’s my husband’s responsibility not mine. And, he’s not interested in dealing with it.10 -
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@NonnieDoiron that sounds like a tough situation and it sounds like you're doing what you can to give your MIL grace. Will she allow you to advocate for her with the doctors?
@SurferGirl1982 Keep going! I knew you could get started!!
Monday night football sucked. We lost and lost 2 of our key players...1 for the rest of the season to a gruesome injury. I didn't drink and I really didn't even want one despite that.
Next test, weekend casino trip. I'm planning to uber to church and hang by the pool one day. I really do think I'll be fine, but fingers crossed.
AF = 21
A = 08 -
@SurferGirl1982 rooting for you!! It's just a matter of hours before you have week one under your belt. You are inspiring me in getting "going" on my next "difficult challenge" of managing my AF life without sweets and junk food. If we don't challenge ourselves, we don't change, right?
I'm still AF, now working on reducing my sugar intake. After eating like a piggy for weeks, I can't believe I have not gained weight but I will for sure if this keeps up. Is anyone here trying to reduce calories and stop drinking at the same time? This is my current hurdle, letting go of the crutches - all my lovely wine replacements like chocolates and bad diet sodas and sweet fake wine bubbles, the delicious sugar and higher fat flavored yogurts, tortilla chips, oh and the carbs - all I want are carbs and junk! I'm so needing to re-balance my blood sugar and get on a low carb/high protein diet today.
6 egg whites with spoonful of salsa and off to the gym for BodyCombat class I go.....
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@SurferGirl1982 a huge congrats on making your AF goals - we are all cheering for you! You’ve come a long way and ARE demonstrating Less Alcohol. Day by day!
@globalhiker your AF lifestyle is extremely admirable! It sounds like you are going to get your mojo back after vacation with a super positive start of your day! Have a great time at the gym! I do understand what you are saying about swapping in (for lack of another word) poorer food choices while succeeding with less or no alcohol. I do feel the same —- I could have written those sentences. I am trying to eliminate sugar and processed foods entirely (I actually threw away the Oreos and bad oil crackers and chips on Sunday). I started to track calories again and am aiming to meet higher protein targets and reduce white flour carbs. Not all carbs are equal for me. My calendar showed going over by 300 + calories a day for several days a week (for weeks and weeks) - that was either pizza, chips, cookies, too many nuts OR wine. 👿. It is no wonder the scale is stuck over here.
We are leaving for a little camp getaway this afternoon to take in the beautiful fall weather. Will also see my mom for a bit and help out with a few things. But, I will be leaving the Halloween candy at home!
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Late to the Oct party! I've been back to daily drinks, with a few AF days sprinkled in... Sep & Oct is full of B'day's, wedding anniversary, quick weekend trips... I've really been slacking. So yesterday was my B'day... dinner = Chinese takeout, drinks, then cake & candy!
I was still full when I woke up this morning.
It would be impossible for me to read all of your posts, but seems several of you are getting into the groove... time for me too!
Calling today #1 AF, and eating within my limits...
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@looneycatblue HAPPY BIRTHDAY and happy day number one. Glad it was a fun one for you!6
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@forestdweller1 oh my gosh, how did I not connect those dots. I think I will be sharing your win-lose idea to.8
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@surfergirl1982 you are amazing. We all believed in you. YOU just needed to believe in yourself.7
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@Michieb125 take in the fall color before it disappears, enjoy camp!6
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@NonnieDoiron you have your hands full with MIL. I cringed with your description at the dinner table. My Sister and I both are misophonia. And that would have put us over the edge.
Hope your husband comes around and takes action for her.8 -
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October accountability-
20 - AF
2 - A
I want to get a full 3 week streak under my belt. Saturday is a huge adult Halloween party.
Can I be AF- YES. Do I want to be AF - not sure, But if I do have alcohol I will keep it to standard limits and goals.
MY FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR IS HALLOWEEN!!!!!
I am so proud of every person here.
We have not had this many responses/comments in a single month (this month- 433 comments) since
LESS Alcohol ~ JANUARY 2023 ~ One Day At A Time
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@SurferGirl1982 congrats on a two day streak! So happy for you! If you can do two days, you can do three…. And so on.
@globalhiker just like you, I am trying to reduce calories and watch macros while trying to go less alcohol. If I cut out wine I know I would want more things in the chocolate family! It isn’t easy. I get about three pounds from my goal weight, and then the next day I’m up two pounds! So frustrating.
@NonnieDoiron Trans-Siberian Orchestra for the win!!!!! Haha! That’s quite a work-around in your husband’s part. Geez, dining with her sounds like sleeping next to someone with sleep apnea-except she seems to have it during the day! Is she on oxygen? You are giving her a lot of grace, but yeah, I can see how there are moments when it’s too much.
@MissMay, I love the engagement on this thread!
My plan tonight was to be AF because I have a dinner tomorrow night, but my husband cooked dinner and I really wanted a glass. I’ll still take the win because I wanted that second glass, but didn’t pour it. Glad I stayed away.7 -
I am on Day 30 AF. I go to Dr tomorrow for check up and to discuss continuing liver pain...it has lessened though not gone away completely as I had hoped. I will have blood work and then who knows. Other than that, I am feeling very positive and happy. Alcohol was depressing me. Worrying about when I could or couldn't drink was taking up a lot of mental energy. Abstinence is easier for me. To those of you that can take it or leave it, I am jealous and wish I could be like that, but repeated attempts at moderation proved futile. I have accepted this and feel peaceful about it. Sending continued good wishes to all, meeting whatever personal goals they have set for themselves
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@SurferGirl1982 One word of advice. Change your words. Don't say you need to keep going. Say "I am going to keep going." You'll still take it one moment at a time, but it doesn't give you an "out." You're doing amazing!!10
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Good morning and happy Humpday my LA friends!
AF = 38
A = 0
Feeling like a new man now that the poison is no longer in my life. 11 -
Unfortunately I wasn't AF yesterday as planned, old habits are hard to let go of. But on the positive side, I had half of my usual.
Just by cutting back, I can feel the effects, easier waking and getting out of bed this morning.
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SurferGirl1982 wrote: »Thanks @Womona! But today was my third day in a row. So I have a three day streak 🙂 I only had one other AF day this month...last Monday. I really need to keep going!!!
I stand very much corrected!
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xbowhunter wrote: »Good morning and happy Humpday my LA friends!
AF = 38
A = 0
Feeling like a new man now that the poison is no longer in my life.
I love this so much.8 -
AF = 22
A = 09 -
I choose to be AF again today.
I am learning to deal with occasional irritability. Before the glasses of wine took care of that feeling but now I am left to experience it and I can't just can't keep eating it away. Although last night it happened and while dinner was slow to get ready, I "chipped out" on tortilla chips. Maybe 300 calories worth I didn't need. Since I already "messed up" the dinner calories, I proceeded to have a frozen yogurt (ice cream in disguise) for dessert. I wasn't hungry, just following my bad programming to EAT MORE when I am not hungry and "just because" I already "messed up" earlier. The worst part is that I am reinforcing a habit (feeding feelings away I think is just like drinking feelings away, and so trying to change that response pattern so I just get used to observing my feelings and trying to get the undesirable ones to just lessen and go away (without relying on consuming anything).
Mentioning this stuff in case you run into it. In the past, I've talked myself back into drinking a few glasses just to reduce the snack and dessert calories. That plan FAILED a few times since it resulted in a bit of weight loss but increased number of drinks over time. Please don't follow my past stupid moves.
It is human and normal to occasionally feel stressed, anxious, hungry, mad, down, restless, in pain, irritable, etc. and I am working on getting used to experiencing feelings like a normal human. My brain instantly asks for sugar or crunchy food when I experience any of these emotions since the wine is not an option and I am working on correcting this.
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globalhiker wrote: »I choose to be AF again today.
I am learning to deal with occasional irritability. Before the glasses of wine took care of that feeling but now I am left to experience it and I can't just can't keep eating it away. Although last night it happened and while dinner was slow to get ready, I "chipped out" on tortilla chips. Maybe 300 calories worth I didn't need. Since I already "messed up" the dinner calories, I proceeded to have a frozen yogurt (ice cream in disguise) for dessert. I wasn't hungry, just following my bad programming to EAT MORE when I am not hungry and "just because" I already "messed up" earlier. The worst part is that I am reinforcing a habit (feeding feelings away I think is just like drinking feelings away, and so trying to change that response pattern so I just get used to observing my feelings and trying to get the undesirable ones to just lessen and go away (without relying on consuming anything).
Mentioning this stuff in case you run into it. In the past, I've talked myself back into drinking a few glasses just to reduce the snack and dessert calories. That plan FAILED a few times since it resulted in a bit of weight loss but increased number of drinks over time. Please don't follow my past stupid moves.
It is human and normal to occasionally feel stressed, anxious, hungry, mad, down, restless, in pain, irritable, etc. and I am working on getting used to experiencing feelings like a normal human. My brain instantly asks for sugar or crunchy food when I experience any of these emotions since the wine is not an option and I am working on correcting this.
Very inspiring!
I quit drinking last year then had to do a father of the bride speech and reached for the wine.
If I had to do it over again, I would have just manned up and did the speech sober. The bad part is I don't even think it even helped me with the public speaking. The next day the daily drinking continued for another 14 months, and I will never get that time back. I have put the bottle away for good this time and couldn't be happier with my decision.
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xbowhunter wrote: »
I quit drinking last year then had to do a father of the bride speech and reached for the wine.
If I had to do it over again, I would have just manned up and did the speech sober. The bad part is I don't even think it even helped me with the public speaking. The next day the daily drinking continued for another 14 months, and I will never get that time back. I have put the bottle away for good this time and couldn't be happier with my decision.
Love live and learn from your mistakes to not be repeated...
@xbowhunter such a touching paragraph of how you slipped out of your alcohol free life last year during your Daughters wedding. The pressure from society, friends and family is REAL when it comes to these glorified drinking events.
I commend you so very much. You know what you had last year and have made darn sure it is not going to slip away again.
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@SurferGirl1982 is a hotty unfire. You are doing GREAT.6
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