LESS Alcohol ~ NOVEMBER 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

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  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,693 Member
    @Breathe57103 if you want, feel free to invite me as your MFP friend since you're practically my neighbor and we can plan to meet up like we had discussed before, either for a hike or coffee.
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,780 Member
    @Womona

    "Alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen like tobacco. In the body, alcohol turns into acetaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen, or cancer-causing agent. When this toxic chemical builds up in the body, it damages DNA and prevents the body from repairing itself."

    Oh good Lord!!!! I swear, I had no idea!
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,780 Member
    Two large glasses of wine, having dinner with a friend after a fun day of shopping.

    Hmmm… my Thanksgiving strategy….

    After a Turkey trot (family runs, I will walk this year), I am hosting (as we do every year) and have my sister and BIL staying with me. My husband has a large family so I usually find myself with that first glass of wine early to gird my loins for the onslaught of people and noise. Hate to say it, but it helps. And then I wind up drinking 3-4 glasses over the course of a very long day.

    This year, I will stick to my LA white wine so I can still enjoy wine, but have about half the alcohol. So even if I have four glasses of that, it’s really only two large glasses. I’ll take the win.

    Here’s a question… if you host, what time do you have people over for appetizers, and what time to serve the turkey? I never know what the right time should be. Seems wierd to have dinner at 4:00 PM but that’s usually what happens. Just don’t know what to do. Thoughts?
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,780 Member
    Made it through another day with no desire to drink. I honestly don't think I've gone 6 days without alcohol since January 2022.

    AF - 6
    A - 0

    That’s awesome!!
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,780 Member
    @MissMay, sorry to hear that you’re still in pain from oral surgery. That’s definitely something that knocks you flat. Feel better soon!

    @Michieb125 that’s my timeline too! Except, nobody leaves by 8:00! I have some family that will stay until 10 or 11!!! One way we’ve combatted that is to buy tickets for a drive through Christmas light show. That seems to work for getting people out of the house at a reasonable time, because they are timed tickets.
  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,693 Member
    2 months, 6 days AF done, happily.

    Thanksgiving - always at my house, skip appetizers, BBQ turkey and some years go non-traditional and make something else like BBQ ribs. Sides are usually grilled sweet potatoes and zucchini or asparagus, whatever can be made outside by my husband on the grill is great so I have full control of my kitchen space for making a big fat mess baking desserts. The gang arrives around 11:30am to drop off whatever they wish to bring (typically pricey red wine or fancy bourbon that I won't buy). We go out for a walk in the neighborhood where other walking family groups wish each other a Happy Thanksgiving, while my husband stays home cooking. We eat around 1-2 pm and hang out after till about 5pm.

  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 811 Member
    edited November 7
    Love the Thanksgiving celebration day stories here! For many here, it’s about cooking delicious and carefully prepared food for our guests and family and friends. Many are much less fortunate.

    @NonnieDoiron your home sounds very welcoming!
    @globalhiker we also take a group walk through the neighborhood as well! A nice way to get fresh air and appreciate the day.
    @Womona how fun, a Christmas light show!

    One glass of good wine last night while watching a new documentary. I did not front load the month with skipping days and feeling like I’m now behind on my goals. But a couple days have been under my serving limits. Today is a fresh new day. Claiming an AF night now!

    November stats:
    AF - 2
    A - 5
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 811 Member
    @globalhiker1 I absolutely loved reading about your Thanksgiving holiday tradition! At the end, I literally said to myself I wish I had a family like that lol. Sounds so full of fun, laughter, with all the “catching up” and “piggy bags” that traveled back to the homes from several states. You are blessed!
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 811 Member
    edited November 8
    @SparkSpringtime69 have a great vacation, and enjoy the well deserved time away! Our stats are similar this month.
    I have been more hyper focused on my newer habits of exercise, sleep and upping my protein while knowing LA has and continues to be a great way of life for me.