LESS Alcohol ~ JANUARY 2025 ~ One Day at A Time
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@Michieb125 Here it is:
Day 4 AF 🙂
January:
AF - 4
A - 12
I still have quite a bit of catching up to do!10 -
@forestdweller1 I now know what you were talking about when I said, "Summer will be here before we know it!" It's true...time flies!
I hope to lose the weight that I gained while I was drinking before than because if I'm going to buy new clothes, I don't want to buy bigger sizes. Actually, I have a closet full of clothes that I can't wear due to my weight gain. I gained about 40 lbs. I think I can lose that by summer 🙂8 -
Current:
AF days - 14
A days - 210 -
So great to see your update tonight @Surfergirl1982! I applaud you for your perseverance today.6
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@SurferGirl1982 Day 4!! So sweet!! And I do believe some of that weight will fall off if you keep on keeping on! And thank you for all the crossed things
I got up a little after 5 and got my walk in and showered. Now I am sitting here drinking coffee and getting my resolve together for this trip. I can do this. If I'm successful, it will be my first AF trip in over 20 years. I have books packed. The hotel has a great coffee shop! It's right on the beach, so even though it will be chilly, the view will be spectacular. I'll be checking in, of course, because I like to keep updated on everyone.
Happy Friday, everyone!!9 -
Have a great time on vacation, @chicbuc !
@SurferGirl1982 wow! So happy for you! You’re like The Little Engine That Could!
@NonnieDoiron i totally empathize with you. Being buried with work is so stressful and exhausting. Big internet hug!
I met my goal this week, 7 days AF this month so far to my 8 A days! I’m so happy to be almost 1:1 ratio! This is a huge win for me. I am a little salty about the wine I drank at wine night yesterday. I may have even posted about this great new LA wine called Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc. Well guess what. By “light” they meant less calories, NOT less alcohol! In fact, it has 12.5% alcohol vs. the normal 12% , so technically I had over one glass… and got a purple dot in my tracker. 😡
Tonight we have dinner with my husband’s friends, including “pre-gaming” at one of the guys’ houses. So I’m not sure how to manage. My limit tonight is two drinks, but if I can avoid drinking before dinner and then just one glass during the meal, I will consider that a win.
Meanwhile I pulled a muscle in my back during tennis on Tuesday , which means I’m uncomfortable and can’t exercise . My weight is starting to creep up again despite cutting back alcohol and tightening up my food choices. I blame all the inflammation and fluctuating peri-menopausal hormones. Still, it is discouraging that the scale is going in the wrong direction.
Thinking of you all in this wonderful group as we head into the weekend. May we all stick to our plan.7 -
@SurferGirl1982 Day 4!! So sweet!! And I do believe some of that weight will fall off if you keep on keeping on! And thank you for all the crossed things
I got up a little after 5 and got my walk in and showered. Now I am sitting here drinking coffee and getting my resolve together for this trip. I can do this. If I'm successful, it will be my first AF trip in over 20 years. I have books packed. The hotel has a great coffee shop! It's right on the beach, so even though it will be chilly, the view will be spectacular. I'll be checking in, of course, because I like to keep updated on everyone.
Happy Friday, everyone!!
Have a wonderful trip. AF get a ways are my favorite because I remember EVERY moment.9 -
This is for many of us here. Keep moving forward, even on a flat.
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My friend that ended up in the ER from her fall last Thursday is still in the hospital.
Her mind is cleared up since she has not had any alcohol. Wants to go home, but they say not yet.
Enlarged, very damaged left side of her heart, lots of calcified organs in her body. She denies she drinks anything except low alcohol wine. Her refrigerator and panty tells a different story since I am taking care of her apartment.
Doctor told her no more drinking or medical pot. She flipped out and says she has to have that stuff and won't quit. They told her she was killing herself if she continues on this same path.
This is the one person I won't be able to give any helpful advice to(like on here) and help her. 😔8 -
@chicbuc a beach vacation is the best, enjoy each moment!
@Womona you are working it! I am finding some success in replacing that first wine with a mocktail or N.A. beer when I go out which saves up for that one nice glass. Hope your back feels better soon.
Hi @forestdweller1! Oh my, I am not sure I could live in those temps you have brrrrrrr. It’s 58 here and time to sow some seeds for my garden beds.5 -
Happy Mindful Friday vibes everyone -
Now that we are over half way through the month are you taking the time to pause and reflect on the big or subtle changes you are seeing?
Mine is I am waking much earlier and starting my day. My skin is actually plumper - deeper wrinkles smoother and not as dehydrated looking!
Also I don’t have the anxiety I can get associated with too many wine days in a row.
Staying within my weekly targets and have 10 out of 17 AF days, including today.
Wine replacements are mostly sparkling waters, and a splash of cherry or cran juice and herbal teas. Or a Stella N.A. 0.0 once a week. I’m finding I actually prefer these beverages over the zero N.A. wines overall. And trying to ramp up my good ‘ol water intake back to 64 oz. minimum.
New finds:
A low abv 8% / 90 Pinot Noir by Meiomi called Bright at Total Wine. I will try it tomorrow night during the Chiefs football game.
Mingle brand - a new NA lightly sparkled flavored beverage: Pinapple/Paloma. Light effervescence and great on flavor.
Rose’ N.A. sparking beverage in a can for $1.99 at Trader Joe’s. Will try tonight, this one probably in a wine glass.
Current:
AF - 10
A - 6
LA - 1 (2 Prosecco)
Thank you for inspiring me to stay the course!
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Setting up for success!!!
Goals for January - 85% Dry (AF = 26 A=5)
Monthly Stats - On Target If When I finish strong, the best I can do is 81% Still a win!
AF = 11 ~ 65 %
A = 6 ~ 35 %
Current Streak - AF = 0
Longest Streak - AF = 7
Status updated through 1/17
Gave in yesterday....in many ways. Spent the entire day cleaning, deep cleaning. By the time I sat down, DH said Pizza, I said sure... Cocktails? I said sure.... Then there's tonight...there will be wine. Then back to dry January on Saturday.
@surfergirl1982 ~ Excellent job...you are on your way!
@chicbuc ~ enjoy your trip and you will succeed!! A coffee shop on the beach sounds nice, even if it is a bit chilly.
@Womona ~ nice catch up! Sorry the LA wine was not LA... but you are still doing well, so keep it going. I will aim for no more than 3 glasses of wine tonight. If I stretch, I might be able to just do 2....we shall see. Good luck to you. Hope your back feels better.
@MissMay ~ I LOVE that meme!! So true...one day at a time and make the next day better! Sorry to hear of your friend. Maybe a few more days of clear brain will help.
@michieb125 - Nice post, nice question!
The non alcohol days have lead to:- No brain fog
- Better quality of sleep (My sleep score from my app is 60ish when drinking and 80+ when not)
- Ability to stay awake while watching tv/movie
- More energy
Month Recap by Day
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Tracker ✅️🍷🍸
1/1 - 1/7 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
1/8 - 1/14 ❌✅✅❌❌✅✅
1/15 - 1/21 ❌❌❌
1/22 - 1/28
1/29 - 2/4
Exceptions for January
1/8 🍷🍷🍸 ~ Husband's birthday
1/11 🍷🍷🍷 ~ Lunch out prior to MIL birthday celebration
1/12 🥂🥂~ Mimosa's at brunch
1/15 🍷🍷🍷 Book club
1/16 🍸🍷 Unplanned Pizza and coctails
1/17 ??? Dinner out with friends
2023 - 2024 Stats
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2024~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
January AF =87% A=13%
February AF =58% A=42%
March AF = 0% A = 100%
April AF = 0% A = 100%
May
June AF =58% A=42%
July
August
September
October
November
December AF = 13% =87%
Best AF Month = January
2023 St AF =12% A=88%
Best AF Month = January6 -
@Michieb125 I'm only starting Day 5 and I feel pretty much normal again. I hear ya on the anxiety from drinking too many days in a row. That's all gone for me now.
The only problem that I still have is that I've had a problem with my vision in my right eye for quite some time now. Things are a bit blurry and a lot of the time I have to use a magnifying glass in addition to reading glasses to read small print. I'm hoping quitting drinking might have a positive effect on my vision. But it's kind of wishful thinking. I see my eye doctor the first week of February.7 -
@itladyee Your post reminded me of other changes that I've noticed since being AF (I'm only on my 5th day):
* No brain fog
* Better sleep
* Better coordination
* Ability to remember what I watched on TV the night before 😀7 -
Today will be 17 days AF (dry January goal) and after reading posts about changes noticed since going AF, I agree with them all...
* Better focus
* Improved sleep
* No cravings for a beer or glass of wine (or bourbon) at the moment. (One thing that has helped me there is to also consider habits where I had a beer or drink and slightly change them so as to not be tempted.)
* Morning workouts seem to be easier in terms of having more energy
* Slight improvement in checking account since not spending money on alcohol - looks like it has shifted towards food items for meal prep and my other goal of dropping a few pounds - all good things at the moment.
One thing I picked up on from several people is to have a plan on number of drinks if going LA. I think that mindfulness certainly helps moderate alcohol consumption.
Looking out the into next few weeks and deciding whether to consider break a good AF streak and have a drink (trip to visit in-laws, etc.). My overall inclination is to continue AF until reaching my weight loss goal...it is not much, just 10lbs at the moment and already down 4lbs. Might have to consider another weight loss goal but first things first...make the first one!
Looks like everyone is making progress towards their goals and that is awesome! Keep at it and if you stumble...just get back up and try again!! And thanks for everyone sharing...have a great Friday!7 -
@nonniedoiron ~ aren't you winding down in prep for your new job or is it too early. I think you had an April start??? You're very close to 50/50... then AF can take the lead!!
It’s too early to wind down. They assigned to me a total of 68 events to plan by the end of March! 32 of those are in February! 😱🤯 the system they use relaying requirements is slow and out dated. It’s a *kitten* show for real!
Hubby and son are away this weekend just me, my daughter, and MIL. Tomorrow is my daughter’s robotics competition. Should be fun. I’ve never been to one before.
AF - 7
A - 10
I drank last night, and I’m calling tonight an A day too.
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Jan:
AF=6
A=10
Yesterday was AF for me, and I have to tell you I think my attitude has totally changed. I really don't think I'll be drinking any more.
Here's the story:
My SO's brother has come to live with us. He has the beginnings of dementia and can't live alone anymore (not sure if I've mentioned this before, but needed to repeat it for this story). He also has a few other medical issues I won't go into.
Anyway, he was "off" all day yesterday, my SO noticed him shaking, and around 7:30pm he got up to go to bed and could barely walk. He got really dizzy and we called 911.
My SO stayed in his room with him while I called 911 and then met the EMS duo outside to give them a bit of his medical info.
Had I decided to get a bottle of wine (the white I would have got is a 1.5L bottle), I would have probably been halfway through that bottle by 7:00 - that's a whole regular size bottle.
I can't tell you how relieved I was this morning that I had it together for last night's 'event'. I can't imagine how upset, angry, disappointed or any one of many other things my SO would have suffered if I hadn't been 100%. I'm almost in tears writing this, because I would have been slurring my words on the phone with 911 and talking to the EMS guys. If we did have to go the hospital, I wouldn't have been able to drive behind the ambulance, my SO would have had to drive instead of riding in the ambulance with his brother. I would have let down 2 people I love so so much, and it pains me to even think that that could have happened.
Sorry this is so long, but the whole reason I wrote this out is to say that I don't even have the words to tell you all how much all of you, and this ongoing discussion means to me. Your encouragement yesterday is what led me to forgo the wine last night, and it made a world of difference in my life. So thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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@SurferGirl1982 5 days done - WOW!! I'm so happy for you.
@chicbuc thanks for the hugs yesterday. I think I missed it, but what beach are you heading to (if you want to share)
@NonnieDoiron sorry to hear your work is stressing you, but nice job limiting the A days to 2 glasses (b-days are always an exception aren't they
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@sunnydays930 glad to hear you were able get past the craving, that self disappointment can definitely be crushing.
@itladyee love your goal setting with the percentages!
Be back in the morning to catch up some more.4 -
@SparkSpringtime69 I know how you feel about your emergency situation. That was always my biggest fear that my DH or my cat would get sick and I wouldn't be able to drive. For a while, I was in such bad shape that even if someone else drove me, I wouldn't have been in any condition to go to the hospital.
I hope your SO's brother is OK ❤️
BTW...I'm still on Day 5. But I have no intention or desire to drink today.8 -
Day 5 AF is done!
January:
AF - 5
A -1210 -
ACK! my husband and I went for a quick mini beach vacation even though it was like 25 degrees. It was still very fun but I ruined my 18 day streak. Had waaaay too much alcohol on Friday and 2 drinks on Saturday. Back in the saddle today so....
January
AF 16
A 2
@MissMay the story about your hospitalized friend is terrifying. But I am glad you posted about her condition because it reminds me of why I wanted to quit drinking in the first place. Your health is everything.6 -
Michieb125 wrote: »Happy Mindful Friday vibes everyone -
Now that we are over half way through the month are you taking the time to pause and reflect on the big or subtle changes you are seeing?
Mine is I am waking much earlier and starting my day. My skin is actually plumper - deeper wrinkles smoother and not as dehydrated looking!
Also I don’t have the anxiety I can get associated with too many wine days in a row.
Staying within my weekly targets and have 10 out of 17 AF days, including today.
Wine replacements are mostly sparkling waters, and a splash of cherry or cran juice and herbal teas. Or a Stella N.A. 0.0 once a week. I’m finding I actually prefer these beverages over the zero N.A. wines overall. And trying to ramp up my good ‘ol water intake back to 64 oz. minimum.
New finds:
A low abv 8% / 90 Pinot Noir by Meiomi called Bright at Total Wine. I will try it tomorrow night during the Chiefs football game.
Mingle brand - a new NA lightly sparkled flavored beverage: Pinapple/Paloma. Light effervescence and great on flavor.
Rose’ N.A. sparking beverage in a can for $1.99 at Trader Joe’s. Will try tonight, this one probably in a wine glass.
Current:
AF - 10
A - 6
LA - 1 (2 Prosecco)
Thank you for inspiring me to stay the course!
I await with bated breath your review of the NA and LA wine options you mentioned!!!!6 -
@SparkSpringtime69 wow, that story really puts things into perspective. This is what it’s all about. I hope your SO’s brother stabilizes. Way to go for being able to support your family when they needed you. It is indeed a blessing, and there are no coincidences.
@MissMay, sorry to hear about your friend, even if she is in better shape than she was earlier this week. I hear ya, there are some people where there is no talking to them. I think we all know someone who needs to make a major life change, and the wall goes up and they will NOT listen. It’s hard to not want to swoop in to be the one to make them see the error of their ways. Not gonna happen, and it’s hard, but necessary, to let them live with their choices. Really hard to watch.
@tobinross i like the idea of AF until your goal weight is achieved!
I met my upper threshold last night, only two glasses of wine spread out over a number of hours, I was totally ok to drive, and glad I didn’t have more. Micro-sips to the rescue!!7 -
@surfergirl1982 ~ yes! Remembering!! You are doing a great job!
@nonniedoiron ~ 68 events by end of March and 32 in February!!! That sounds insane!! I know you will do your best, but geezzzzeeee! Have fun at the robotics competition!
@sparkspringtime69 ~ Your story is so powerful and eye-opening!! It's a fear that I have as well. I am so glad you were 100% present!!
@SunnyDays930 ~ glad you enjoyed the mini beach vacation, although 25 does seem cold!! Hopefully there was a fireplace somewhere. Hop back on!
@tobinross ~ I considered this approach (AF until goal weight achieved) but I have a lot to lose to get to goal. But, I did think about mini goals, so AF until X pounds. We have at least one celebration (Anniversary) in February but I may make this the focus for March.
Last night was a lot of fun out with friends. Today, back AF... if only for a good night's sleep!! There are two NFL games today. If I want something, I will go for my bubbly NA rose but I think I will be good.
Have a great day today!!!
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@chicbuc I hear you're planning your first AF trip in 20 years. I did mine last Fall. I really thought it could never be possible. I really loved to drink while away and try all kinds of wines I don't have locally. Like that was the center of my trips (the hikes were just to work off the calories). But I was challenged by someone on this team to do it and I did. I prepared and I told my husband upfront and I pre-bought all my AF drinks and goodies. And guess what, I had a really great time! Missed out on zip zero nada.
4 months AF + 17 AF days done. Work is beyond insane with way too many projects going off course but being AF does give me added resiliency and I don't get nearly stressed out as much as I used to. Overall easier to manage stress. Better confidence too. Huge plus!
Lows in the 30s over here - BRRR - it's GYM WEATHER, off to my gym classes I go.8 -
11 AF
4 LA (LA means 1-2 drinks)
2 A (A means 3+ drinks)
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