LESS Alcohol ~ DECEMBER 2024 ~ One Day at A Time
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Finally on a roll after dealing with that darn happy hour calling for what I would consider too many days in a row.
Counting AF in advance since I’m up and out at 7:45 am tomorrow for another appointment.
~ Take good care today ~
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Stats:
AF - 4
A - 7
Limits - 2 glasses max7 -
@chicbuc Thanks for your support! But, you should know better than buying four bottles of wine *LOL*
@Womona I will tell you the Mexican jail story soon 😕 Just remember that I was young!@SurferGirl1982 now we need to hear the Mexican jail story! 🤪🤪
Seriously, what you’ve been through is a lot! Big hug, we all have your back.3 -
@Womona ~ you might be on to something... congrats on starting exercise.My weight loss journey is feeling like my golf game…. I get better at putting, and my drives go to hell. Try to improve my short game, and my putting sucks again.
I concentrate on logging and moderating my food and alcohol intake, and exercise gets blown off for the week. I commit to attending all my exercise classes, wake up late and cancel them all (I’ve done that many times this week). I stay on top of putting away all the things out in the house where they don’t belong, and I stop tracking my budgeting app. It’s like my brain can handle only so much tracking and diligence! Something always falls by the wayside. Anyone else experiencing this?
@globalhiker ~ I'm getting sick of the commercialization of Christmas. I really don't want anything physical, and I'm getting a little put out by folks and their Christmas lists. The spirit of giving is no longer the same IMO. I do love decorating, baking, and viewing the sites of Christmas, though. Congrats on 100+ thanks for the NA recommendations. I have not had success but you just reminded me that I have some NA sparklingly "something" in the refrigerator that I wanted to try. I actually forgot it was there because we had be sharing our refrigerator with my son and DIL (there's broke) and our refrigerator was overly stuffed.
@Missmay ~ you are doing well! Keep it going! Your "imagination" and "reality" are just about right!
@Michieb125 ~ Nice job ditching that 3rd glass.
@tmbg1 ~ you got this!!
@NonnieDoiron ~ sorry to hear the news on your MIL and that's a tough talk to have. Glad you were able to have your daughter participate in the skating. Suck though when people try to push off responsibilities and then tell YOU how you are suppose to do it! Sorry you had such a tough day, hopefully the next few days were better. Congrats to your son! Where ya gonna put all those medals!!
Your planned weekend sounds heavenly!
@tmbg1 ~ Are you tracking your caloric intake? Stay the course, the pounds will go!
@chicbuc ~ good luck!
@xbowhunter ~ who hoo... 90+ Keep going...
A=10
AF = 07 -
@itladyee I went golfing once. My next door neighbor and his friend invited me and my friend to go golfing. My friend and I had never golfed before. This course was a smaller course and wasn't super crowed. But, I guess it's common etiquette to step aside when faster players come up behind you. Well, my friend and I were so bad, that the boys stopped keeping score. We had a really good time though 🙂
Another Saturday, my neighbor said, "let's go to the batting cages". So we went to the batting cages and I kicked butt (I never missed a ball and he struck out most of the time). Then he said, "I know...let's go bowling. But, we have to go back to my house so I can get my ball and shoes". I was driving. So, I took him back home to get his stuff. I just rented shoes and used the balls at the alley. Again, I kicked his butt. Then he said, "I know...let's play pool". So, we went to a bar and played billiards. After beating him three games in a row, he said, "Enough, take me home!". Kind of a sore loser if you ask me 😁
Oh...I guess I should list my stats for December:
AF - 0
A - 11
I'll be doing better real soon. You'll probably all fall off of your chairs!4 -
And, @Womona, I will eventually get around to telling you the Mexican jail story.
Actually, I have so many stories, I could keep you guys in stitches 🙂4 -
AF - 9
A - 2
Work is slowing a little. There’s always an ebb during December for anything dealing with the military. I work with military chaplains (don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that). It’s interesting how I get treated. This past weekend was wild because I had 13 events I planned happening. I had 5 events have problems. 2 were minor (like no coffee creamer delivered with the coffee), but 3 were big issues. Two of the 3 chaplains handled things gracefully, and I was able to get things fixed (just waiting on all the bills😉). But, I of the issues I had to put my foot down and get a chaplain to stop yelling at people, and the whole reason for the problem was him! I planned exactly what was documented, but he didn’t document it correctly. This morning, he called to accuse me of changing his documentation! 🤯 I couldn’t believe it! I emailed my management who was able to provide proof I didn’t.
I am the person who sent a pre-emptive email to my manager that I screwed up an event because I misread an email and didn’t follow the documentation, so the chaplain might ding my evaluation. I’m so freaking honest I tattle on myself! I am brutally honest about my performance. I am not perfect, but I work hard and try hard to not make mistakes. When I do, I own it and try to fix it.
I have only had 3 chaplains over the past 6 years that have just made me want to wring their necks! This guy was one of them. It’s hard to believe they are supposed to be men of God.🙄 I have to keep reminding myself they are human and just as imperfect as me, and I need to pray for them. But, my goodness is God testing me on this… no doubt!4 -
@NonnieDoiron ~ sorry to hear the news on your MIL and that's a tough talk to have. Glad you were able to have your daughter participate in the skating. Suck though when people try to push off responsibilities and then tell YOU how you are suppose to do it! Sorry you had such a tough day, hopefully the next few days were better. Congrats to your son! Where ya gonna put all those medals!! Your planned weekend sounds heavenly!
Thanks, I do appreciate all the empathy for my situation. Everyone is so kind to listen to me b@tch all the time. I feel like I don’t have any positive thoughts anymore.
My daughter really is loving skating. It’s something we have in common. I think I spent 1983-1990 on roller skates. I would skate on my driveway, in the garage, at the roller rink, or anywhere I could. It’s really the only physical activity my daughter enjoys doing, so I’ll continue to take her. She’s getting her own skates for Christmas. Heck, I might buy myself a pair for my birthday. 😉
My son’s medals are taking up quite a bit of space. 😁 He has a small medal rack to hang them on at the moment, but my husband wants to make him a bigger one. I think he has a competition every month next year! I’m very proud of him.
I think I’m off to bed. Good night friends! If you can’t stay away from the alcohol tonight, try to get no more than tipsy😉 Love ya!
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@NonnieDoiron That Chaplain sounds like a complete butt and he needs more than prayers! I think it's good that you have a place to air your negative feelings without judgement, so I think I speak for everyone when I say "let it out." I do hope things get better for you. Maybe the slower December is just what you need...a breather. And buy those skates! What a fun thing to do with your daughter!
My Grandson dances competitively with his dance company and he takes dance at his high school, so we went to see his winter showcase at his school last night. He's such a beautiful dancer and he thoroughly enjoys it! He's 14 years old and 6'2" and oh so graceful and one of my favorite things to do in life is to watch him dance!
We went to dinner after and I had water again. Win!
AF = 6
A = 5
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Just a couple pics of his jazz dance that won him Teen Mr. I resized them, but if they're too big, I'll edit and delete the images.
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3 months + 11 days AF. Past two days I had early morning work commitments but today I remembered how important it is to check in here because that is checking in myself as well and setting the intention for today.
For folks that want to change or need that big push, please make a realistic plan today. Stick it on the fridge door, tell your family. The plan could very simple, like get motivational help. Identify local resources that can offer support and motivation. Waiting for the day for motivation to magically appear is not a plan. It could be too late.
5 people in my lifetime who I either knew from childhood or from work, passed away because they were addicted to alcohol, all functional smart and very cool people. 3 in their 50s, 1 in early 60s, 1 in late 40s. They were too young. Pancreatic cancer and heart attacks and kidney failure was the disease mix. Their friends and family knew they "loved their drink" and at their funerals wished they would've stopped and to this day, on their birthdays and death anniversaries still comment on social media or on the phone, that they wished they would've stopped.
Nobody has enough time to waste to save themselves.
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globalhiker wrote: »3 months + 11 days AF. Past two days I had early morning work commitments but today I remembered how important it is to check in here because that is checking in myself as well and setting the intention for today.
For folks that want to change or need that big push, please make a realistic plan today. Stick it on the fridge door, tell your family. The plan could very simple, like get motivational help. Identify local resources that can offer support and motivation. Waiting for the day for motivation to magically appear is not a plan. It could be too late.
5 people in my lifetime who I either knew from childhood or from work, passed away because they were addicted to alcohol, all functional smart and very cool people. 3 in their 50s, 1 in early 60s, 1 in late 40s. They were too young. Pancreatic cancer and heart attacks and kidney failure was the disease mix. Their friends and family knew they "loved their drink" and at their funerals wished they would've stopped and to this day, on their birthdays and death anniversaries still comment on social media or on the phone, that they wished they would've stopped.
Nobody has enough time to waste to save themselves.
Very powerful message.
When you stop drinking you give your body a chance to repair itself.
If you don't stop drinking, you feed the chronic disease growing in your body.
Yes, it is that simple!8 -
Only one glass of wine last night… that’s four days in a row of less alcohol! Plus, my weight is coming down, and it’s a combo of reining in the calories and alcohol, and exercising. Yay!
Congrats @NonnieDoiron on your son’s wins! He definitely needs a larger medal rack!
@globalhiker thanks for the motivation, and I’m sorry to hear about all the people in your life lost to alcohol related diseases. Very sobering, no pun intended.
@chicbuc wow, your grandson’s form while he dances is amazing! Is he looking at a conservatory for college? He should!3 -
@globalhiker Somehow I feel that your last post was somewhat directed at me. And, that's OK! I know I need to quit. I actually hope it's not too late!
And @xbowhunter very wise words! Hopefully, if I quit my body will begin to repair itself.
And @Womona I'll tell you my story next summer while we're cruising on your sailboat HaHa 🙂3 -
@chicbuc wow, your grandson’s form while he dances is amazing! Is he looking at a conservatory for college? He should!
He definitely wants to make it a career and has been looking. He is an overachiever in all he does. He didn't even start dancing until he was 9...almost 10. He was dedicated to Karate and had to get his black belt first
He did that and then started dancing seriously.
Awesome job on the LESS, btw. I wish I could do that!
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Good morning Less Alcohol friends!
Only two weeks until Christmas for those who celebrate. It’s been an easy week for me, lower stress, more exercising and I’m enjoying “taking care” of my healthy self. Scale showing a little love today too. Mailed out of state gifts to grandkids and did a little shopping for the husband.
My married adult kids would say I used to ‘overdo’ the Christmas gifts until recently.
NOT overdoing on all levels this year and it feels great!
Setting my intention each day and it’s been an AF week so far!
⛄️🧑🏻🎄🎄 🎁
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@globalhiker wow, your message today is one we need to hear, thank you!! Life is a truly a gift and we can use it for good or waste it. Congrats on AF days and a very successful sober journey!
@chicbuc your grandson is incredibly talented! How exciting that he wants to continue his talent in the art of dance. I can see why you love watching him!
@xbowhunter Yes!2 -
I hope these aren’t too big. These are from last night at his showcase. I’ll stop spamming you with pics of my grandson now
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15 AF days in a row! Today I had a strong craving but I'm committed to make it to Christmas Eve.8
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@tmbg1 way to hang in there! Those cravings are no joke.
@chicbuc I love the pictures! Amazing that he started at 9, but with a Karate background, he has a nice head start on balance, core strength, power and flexibility for dance. I wish him the best in what is sure to be a bright career.
@SurferGirl1982 it’s a deal!!!
@MissMay I want to cut way back this year too. I only exchange gifts with my kids, my husband and sister and BIL. Sister and I agreed to a $50 limit, no fussing. I don’t know what to get my one son, but the other gave me good suggestions. The “problem” is my husband prefers to shower people with gifts, (lots of small ones in addition to the big gift). I am going to tell him to rein it in this year.6 -
I celebrated a colleague’s birthday yesterday with champagne last night, and she poured me half of a second glass, so I went over my limit of one before I even got home. Then hubby had a glass of wine waiting for me, which I drank because…
… I did something stupid. I tried to update our scanner at work, and now it won’t scan. I spent over an hour trying to fix it to no avail. So I was really upset when I came home. I really should not touch technology. I just get so frustrated. My boss goes out for a medical procedure next week and if I can’t get it fixed on Monday, I swear to God I’m going to Staples to buy a new one!!!!!
So bad reason to drink, I know. Of course I slept poorly. The good news is today I have lunch with a friend after facials (yay). She doesn’t drink, so it will be easier to be NA for lunch. I have my office holiday dinner tonight, and I know I’ll have two. That works for me.
Oh, and I’ll break the news about the scanner tonight! Wine will soften the blow! Haha!
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Hello all!
Today is 90 days AF for me. This was my original goal I set for myself, and I did it. lol
I'm actually afraid to drink again because I know I can't moderate. I wish I could but deep down inside I know it would be a terrible idea for to drink again.
So, I will just take it one day at a time and once the holidays are over it will be easier to abstain!
cheers!15 -
xbowhunter wrote: »Hello all!
Today is 90 days AF for me. This was my original goal I set for myself, and I did it. lol
I'm actually afraid to drink again because I know I can't moderate. I wish I could but deep down inside I know it would be a terrible idea for to drink again.
So, I will just take it one day at a time and once the holidays are over it will be easier to abstain!
cheers!
Congrats...90 days is awesome! But, please don't decide to drink again. Trust me...it doesn't work. I'm still trying to quit. And, it's not easy.
You've done great...and I wish you the best!6 -
xbowhunter wrote: »Hello all!
Today is 90 days AF for me. This was my original goal I set for myself, and I did it. lol
I'm actually afraid to drink again because I know I can't moderate. I wish I could but deep down inside I know it would be a terrible idea for to drink again.
So, I will just take it one day at a time and once the holidays are over it will be easier to abstain!
cheers!
Yup. We are not "normal" drinkers. I wish it were different as well. You are doing amazing!7 -
@xbowhunter a huge Congratulations! You and I have been on this thread together for a long time. You have done amazing and I hope you will sit with the feeling of zero drink days for over 3 months! Such a great accomplishment……please keep checking in here. This month is especially challenging for many of us and will be over in just 18 days!
@Womona I love your social life! Geeze, good luck with the printer/scanner. I hate troubleshooting those too, lol.
And, I think you are doing really great with balancing your decisions on wine and not overdoing. WTG!6 -
Happy Friday!
I was out running errands all day yesterday so love that it’s a rainy day here. I will stay in and catch up on what seems like a million little things and put the house back in order after a super busy week of appointments.
I am working up to 5 AF days this week. Almost there. Will keep you posted!
Let’s all have a very safe, and less alcohol weekend together!5 -
Quick share….I was reading some updates from another organization that helps individuals to stay focused on cutting back.
It proposed how cutting back can help with relationships, set good behavioral examples to our families even if unspoken, and help us find greater self worth. Amen to that!6 -
@Womona Thank you for the kind words about my boy, and I would've thrown that scanner outside Enjoy your girl's day!
@Michieb125 5 AF days is amazing! Go you! I wholeheartedly agree with cutting back helping with relationships and self esteem. Very enlightening!
@xbowhunter Hang in there! You're in the homestretch of the holidays, and you're doing awesome! Like Surfergirl said, people like us don't know how to moderate. It sucks.
@tmbg1 Keep it up! You've got an impressive streak going!
I had 2 days of no drinking, followed by an overdrinking night at the casino last night
I almost told my SO to go without me, and I should have. We've agreed that our resolution next year is to lay off the casino and see how much money we can save, so that will be good for AF days as well.
AF = 6
A = 6
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xbowhunter wrote: »Hello all!
Today is 90 days AF for me. This was my original goal I set for myself, and I did it. lol
I'm actually afraid to drink again because I know I can't moderate. I wish I could but deep down inside I know it would be a terrible idea for to drink again.
So, I will just take it one day at a time and once the holidays are over it will be easier to abstain!
cheers!
WOW - very impressive streak - also good self-awareness to know that moderating is a challenge for you6 -
@chicbuc I also like to gamble. But, in Oregon, they make it way too easy. They have these Oregon Lottery video machines. They are just like the ones that you would see at a casino (same games). To have these video lottery machines, all a business has do is serve food and alcohol. The food can be a corndog and the alcohol could be only Bud Light. And, I happen to have an establishment about 500 ft away from me.
But, I haven't played in two or three weeks and I feel like a millionaire 🙂
To be continued...5
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