LESS Alcohol ~ NOVEMBER 2024 ~ One Day at A Time

@SurferGirl1982

SurferGirl1982 wrote: »

@itladyee - I'm fairly new here. So I'm not real familiar with your story. I realize with social media that it's probably best to be pretty private about things. But I do believe it's nice to know what part of the country or world where we are each from. I looked at your profile and I see we're both in the northern section of the US. I grew up in So California. So, I've been feeling a bit homesick lately.

I can't say that your November stats are great. But you've got me beat 🤔 I'll get back on track soon. I'm thinking the weather changing may be affecting me. I can remember when I loved the snow. I used to ski and if it were snowing, I would bundle up and go walking around (and I enjoyed it). I'm 67 now ,and well, I'm not so thrilled anymore.

Anyways, nice meeting you. Keep trying and I will too! 🙂

Welcome to the group! I used to live in Northern California (14 years) and I've been back to the midwest (IL) for 27 years (Wow, didn't realize it had been that long!

I used to have all of my details under a spoiler but got tired of copying and pasting!!
Wine (red) is my kryptonite. One glass leads to 3 or 4 so I'm very happy when I consume 2 or less.
I don't like beer and I will have an occasional mixed drink.

Life has been very stressful the past few years so it's been easy to come home, uncork a bottle and unwind. Yes, the issues don't go away but they seem to be easier to deal with. And I enjoy a nice glass of red wine

My goal is to drink less, maybe confine to the weekend. I have been there but that wine devil catches up with me.

I still have my slip ups but since joining this group, I have become very mindful and have reduced my drinking a LOT, just don't look at November!

I am off the rail, i really thought i could do it but the stress level is so high i just seem to fail. My husband is ill again with his cancer treatment not working and my son who drinks far to much and is ADHD so full on and also my Grandson who is aslo ADHD are too much to cope with at the moment so i seem to just give into the drink.
Novermber
2 days AF
11 days drinking.

I must try harder to cope.

Nov:
AF=5
A=8

I did it! 4 day vacation totally AF. I didn't even have a single craving for it! which kind of surprised me. And I came to the realization that a lot of my drinking habit is just that, habit. It's become an ingrained part of my daily routine, and when that routine was absent, so was the desire/need/whatever-it-is to drink.
Now back home two days, and I've been wining it up both days. So now's the time to change my home routine. My cravings usually start early afternoon, so I think that's the time I have to focus on first for a change.

That was the good news for me this week. Bad, actually horrible news is that my dear SIL passed away last night. She was 78, died from smoking. Of course that's not what the doctor's will list as the cause of death, but that is what killed her.
Anyway, I'm feeling very down today, but won't be drinking. I have to pick my DH up from the airport tonight, and I never drink when I have to drive.

@itladyee SO great to see you back, you are an important member on this less alcohol thread! That’s why we’re all here, to support each other.

@SparkSpringtime69 sending a big hug over the loss of your SIL. Remember to take care of yourself through this difficult time.

@xbowhunter Happy Birthday! You have a lot to celebrate especially with your resolve to quit drinking! Woo hoo 🎉

I’ve had better months with more AF days myself, and will again, but I also need to celebrate that I have created healthier habits and cut WAY BACK going on two years. I have lots to be thankful for and you are all part of that! I know I couldn’t do this without you.

@SparkSpringtime69 So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.
@SurferGirl1982 Sorry you're having a tough time. Take care of yourself, also.

Checking in with my wine habit. I've definitely had more A days that AF days lately. We had some friends in town this week that we've met for dinner and drinks a few times. We might go to another friend's bar to watch the fight tonight which would involve drinks, but then I'm going to shoot for AF for the 10 days leading up to a camping trip to north Georgia for our youngest daughter's wedding.

Have a great weekend, all!

AF = 8
A = 7 (including tonight)

@chicbuc great to see you here today! Congrats on your youngest daughters upcoming wedding!

The scale is finally back down at a reasonable number - that’s motivating for me to see when I have been working on sticking to calories and my personal limits.

On that note, while at the grocery store the other night, I bought 6 bottles of the Kendall Jackson low alcohol Chardonnay on deep discount (never seen it for $10.00 - usually $14-$15). Put them in the wine refrigerator. It’s very light and two is enough for 170 calories and 8% total on a wine day. Had this a few times this week. I’m going to look for the zero proof red wine someone mentioned recently.

I am committing to NA today and tomorrow and have some new sparkling waters and caramel apple celestial seasonings tea awaiting.

Going to get outside for a nice long walk soon and get organized around here.
Let’s make it a great day, today!

@annliz23 ~ you've got a lot going on, and I feel for you. Do the best you can. @michieb125 had some great suggestions to deal with the stress. Do what works for you at this time. We are hear to support.

@breathe57103 ~ I hope you are enjoying your grandbabies!

@surfergirl1982 ~ It rained Wednesday but it was the first time in a long time and I don't expect any more until a light shower on Sunday. The weather is a little odd for this time of year, but I'm not complaining!! The key thing in this challenge is to not throw in the towel, keep trying and you will get there.

@SparkSpringtime69 ~ Congrats on 4 days vacation, AF! You are right about the habit part as sometimes I'm cracking open a bottle of wine without any thought. So sorry to here about your SIL.

The good news is have my grandson this weekend. That is pretty much a guarantee that I will be AF. Sometimes he can be a handful, though, and I might want a glass of wine once I finally get him down...but it will definitely be a LA day if that's the case.

AF = 1
A = 13

@xbowhunter your post about people who may potentially disrespect you really resonated with me. I have one family member who is able to do this and never take ownership for her actions. You can stay strong. My life motto is don’t ever let anyone take away your own integrity. Keep inspiring us in this way!

@itladyee from one G ma to another, have a wonderful time with your grand baby! I remember (I think last year) when you announced the new little one way on their way.