LESS Alcohol ~ JANUARY 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

Michieb125 · January 28

@chicbuc please do report back! I haven’t tried those bev’s yet myself. Good on all that exercise too!

itladyee · January 28

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 = 15 ~ 56 %
A = 12 ~ 34 % (two days only 1 glass)
Current Streak - AF = 0
Longest Streak - AF = 7

I have to correct yesterday's stats. I actually had one glass of wine and was content. I wasn't planning to. I was feeling better except for the continual rumbling in my stomach. No more, no less, no pain, just a rumble. If you've ever sat next to a refrigerator making ice...yep, that's the sound. I was sitting at about 800 calories, and I wasn't hungry, so I said, I wonder if a glass of wine might calm my stomach (the meds weren't working, at least the little that I took / I'm terrible when it comes to meds). If it didn't calm my stomach, it might calm my mind thinking about my stomach!

So I enjoyed one glass of wine and then resumed my water. I'm not sure if it worked or if I just no longer cared!

So twice this week, I have stopped at one glass of wine!

Today, I'm very close to 100% and I feel good too. I think my body also needed the addition rest.

@NonnieDoiron ~ {{{{hugs}}}}}

@Born2run1958 ~ Sounds like you're doing well. Nothing wrong with NA beer, it's still NA!! Good luck on your physical!

Month Recap by Day
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Tracker ✅️🍷🍸

1/1 - 1/7 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
1/8 - 1/14 ❌✅✅❌❌✅✅
1/15 - 1/21 ❌❌❌✅❌❌❌
1/22 - 1/28 ✅❌🔴✅✅🔴
1/29 - 1/31

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 cocktails
1/17 🍷🍷🍷 Dinner out with friends
1/19 🍵🍵🍷🍷Lazy, cold Sunday...
1/20 🍷🍷Bla
1/21 🍸🍷 more bla....
1/23 🍷🍷
1/24 🍷 only one as it was the start of being sick
1/27 🍷

2023 - 2024 Stats
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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 = January
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MissMay · January 28

Hi there everyone. Gee the end of the month is sneaking up on me and so I thought I would go ahead and create our February 2025 thread. It's ready when ya need it.

CLICK HERE -> https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10932065/less-alcohol-february-2025-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1

Accountability_
AF 28 days
A 0 days

tmbg1 · January 28

20 AF
5 LA (LA means 1-2 drinks)
3 A (A means 3+ drinks)

SparkSpringtime69 · January 28

My Jan:
AF=15
A=12
Just wanted to update my stats. Be back tomorrow to chat.
Good night all!

NonnieDoiron · January 29

AF - 12
A - 16

Hubby got that apothecary book that’s been all over my FYP on TikTok, and he started a few of the detox and anti-inflammatory tinctures. So, I decided 3 days ago to join him hoping it’ll do something for me. It’s only been 3 days, so I haven’t noticed a difference or anything.

Went to PT today for my hip. Initial appointment, and the therapist said what I figured he say. He thinks it’s arthritis. I’m not paying a $38 copay 3 times a week to do squats, leg lifts, and hip thrusts when I have a husband at home who is a performance coach with a degree in exercise science with an emphasis in physiology who can watch me do that crap for free. 🙄 But, I still want an X-ray to rule out anything and everything else, but I don’t know if the doctor will do it without the PT being completed.

Anyway, no wine for a few days and feeling a little better and like I don’t want it for now. I’m super dehydrated still though, and I’m having trouble getting caught up on my water intake.

This weekend will be a quiet weekend. So, I plan to go back through all the posts and read and catch up with all of you better instead of just skimming through. Time to breakout the notepad as I read, so I can remember what I want to respond to. LOL 😂

chicbuc · January 29

Michieb125 wrote: »

@chicbuc please do report back! I haven’t tried those bev’s yet myself. Good on all that exercise too!

AF last night and weight workout this morning.

The NA IPA was not my cup of tea (HA!). It was very "hoppy." I took a sip and moved on. The Luna Bay Rasberry Rambler (10 calories) and Mango Mule (50 calories) were very good! Not too sweet and very good flavor. I had the most hope for the Clever Botanical Margaritas, but they were sweetened with stevia and way too sweet for me, but if you like sweet, you would probably enjoy them and 0 calories. I guess I'll stick with my sparkling water since I really do enjoy them, and I can't seem to find anything else that I truly enjoy.

@NonnieDoiron Glad you'll get a little relaxation this weekend

Sometimes when there are a lot of posts I want to make sure to at least acknowledge, I open this thread on my phone and respond one by one on the computer

AF = 10
A = 18

Womona · January 29

eahrenee wrote: »

Current:
AF days - 25
A days - 3

Wow! Amazing!

Womona · January 29

AF again last night and will be tonight. Not 100% yet, and don’t want to be dehydrated. I’m going to offer to bring my LA white wine tomorrow- I don’t think my sinuses can handle red wine quite yet. I was in bed for most of yesterday and it was glorious! Just the rest that I needed!

Michieb125 · January 29

I had my grandson yesterday morning for a few hours and helped him with his 3rd grade math, reading and writing. That was such a pleasure to see him work, sing a little, and act silly while he was describing the math equations and reading out loud. He’s my one and only GS out of six so he holds a special place in my heart!

Took another evening walk last night at dusk and reflected in the beauty of winter here and having another AF day, just feeling very present and grateful.

Then, while making dinner I filled a fun ball jar with ice and sparkling water and added a splash of cherry juice to taste and a squeezed a wedge of lime.

@chicbuc sorry your new N.A. drinks aren’t panning out so well. For beer, I pretty much only drink Stella Artois 0.0 (59 cals). I can’t believe it tastes exactly like the original IMO.

I’m allowing for one more wine night by Friday night (end of Jan) and haven’t decided which night yet. Want to pair it with a nice dinner or something not just because. I find that so interesting that I’m even thinking about skipping again today. Mindfulness at work!

For those of you still under the weather with colds and illness, I do hope you feel better soon!.

My LA goals for Feb. will be similar to dry ish January. Hope to see you on the February thread. 💕

tobinross · January 29

AF - 29
A - 0

Exercise:
CrossFit classes attended - 15 of 16 goal
Meters rowed - 93,787 of 100,000

Taking a rest day today so have to trim back on snacks and such to stay within daily calorie budget.

Tomorrow I will achieve both exercise goals. Couple of more days to meet January goal of AF for the entire month...that along with 6 lbs or so weight loss (both very pleasant surprises to me!). It will be a little more challenging on all goals next month in February and an out-of-town trip planned but will make best of it.

Funny note - about mid-January I stopped off at liquor store that i have frequented for several years (on the route between work and home) and picked up a six-pack of NA beer. The people behind the counter made it seem like I alone kept them in business buying alcohol! Made me realize that I had been perhaps become to frequent a customer there!

My thought at beginning of January was that I would have more issues with cravings and opportunities (or any excuse whatsoever) to have a drink and it seemed like it was going to be a very long slog to get through the month...now at almost the end of January, the things that helped keep me on track was being diligent with tracking food intake and weighing out snacks and food. The NA beers certainly helped as well!! Plus making sure I was prepared every morning to make it to the 5AM workout class (I know - pretty early but it was too easy to find excuses not to go after work.) It was also too easy to miss class if I did not lay out my gear the night before - that warm bed on a cold morning just would not let me go!

And this discussion group has been critical as well...a little support goes a long way and being able to send support and encouragement to others has helped me too. So thanks to all and on to February!!

itladyee · January 29

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 = 15 ~ 53 %
A = 13 ~ 47 % (two days only 1 glass)
Current Streak - AF = 0
Longest Streak - AF = 7

Booo... me....
I was feeling 99.9% by the time I got home.
So what do I do. Pour wine.... I guess it was some sort of celebration in my head.
Ok. Done- Ready to knock these three more days out ~ AF YES!!!!

@MissMay ~ thanks for the February link. I'm ready !

@NonnieDoiron ~ you deserve a little R&R! I hope you are able to get the x-ray without the PT.

Month Recap by Day
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Tracker ✅️🍷🍸

1/1 - 1/7 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
1/8 - 1/14 ❌✅✅❌❌✅✅
1/15 - 1/21 ❌❌❌✅❌❌❌
1/22 - 1/28 ✅❌🔴✅✅🔴❌
1/29 - 1/31

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 cocktails
1/17 🍷🍷🍷 Dinner out with friends
1/19 🍵🍵🍷🍷Lazy, cold Sunday...
1/20 🍷🍷Bla
1/21 🍸🍷 more bla....
1/23 🍷🍷
1/24 🍷 only one as it was the start of being sick
1/27 🍷
1/28 🍷🍷🍷

2023 - 2024 Stats
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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 = January
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

tobinross · January 29

@surfergirl1982 - still have a few days left in January...start a streak today! What has been your longest streak so far? I am a huge believer in breaking larger goals into smaller steps to get there...at one time, I would train to run a marathon once a year. Which means numerous weeks of smaller runs gradually building to longer runs until just before race day so you can finish 26.2 miles without dying!

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” - Chinese proverb....

chicbuc · January 29

@SurferGirl1982 Today sounds like a good day to be AF and start another streak! Thinking of you!

@itladyee Get these last 3 days! I'm doing it with you!

@tobinross You are awesome! Great month AF and exercise and weight loss...the trifecta!

Born2Run1958 · January 29

Everyone seems to be hanging tough. Had to NA beers today at lunch. It really does seem to satisfy when alcohol is out of the picture. @TobinRoss, you are doing great. Between working out and not drinking I do indeed feel better, and I am grateful Hope everyone had a great day.
AF 29
A 0

chicbuc · January 29

Just a little success story for one night: I had already rearranged my food log for today and deleted my dinner and planned to buy a bottle of wine on the way home and drink it without going over my calories. I got inside the store, and the desire just left me. So, I got in my car and drove home and here I am at eating my healthy dinner and drinking my sparkling water and praising God because I HAVE been praying multiple times a day that He would remove my desire. Just a small testimony for today. Have a great night all!

tmbg1 · January 30

20 AF
6 LA (LA means 1-2 drinks)
3 A (A means 3+ drinks)

tobinross · January 30

@chicbuc - great testimony!

@Born2Run1958 - great job! And those NA beers have helped me thru January as well...

@SurferGirl1982 - sounds like a plan...make it an even 30 days AF...

NonnieDoiron · January 30

AF - 13
A - 16

@chicbuc the phone/computer method is a great idea. I didn’t even think of that! And, great testimony BTW.

@SurferGirl1982 you’re not disappointing me. I’m just looking forward to when we can celebrate the next streak!

Womona · January 30

@tobinross so happy for you! I agree, staying on top of logging food truly makes a difference. I also love how committed you are to those early morning CrossFit workouts. They are no joke! Great idea to lay out your clothes, and to modify your schedule so you don’t have to find motivation at the end of a long day.

@SurferGirl1982 you got this! We all stumble but it’s getting back up that is the most important.

@chicbuc amazing that you didn’t even buy alcohol for later in the week! Wow!

I saw there was a little left of the good wine that was opened yesterday. I poured myself a glass but it was maybe 4oz tops, not quite a full serving. Did I need it? No, and I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t reach my goal of being AF tonight. But, not horrible.

chicbuc · January 30

@Womona 4 oz. of wine is nothing. I wouldn't even count that

@SurferGirl1982 You don't disappoint us! You keep trying when you have a setback and THAT'S what's important :hugs:

I just have to get through tonight and then I should be good for the weekend. I'm picking up my granddaughter Friday night to spend the weekend with me and I won't drink while she's here. We have a couple of plays to attend since she wants to be a "Theater Kid" next year in high school and really enjoys plays. We're going to a local theater to see a production based on Harry Potter on Saturday and then we're seeing the Broadway production of Mamma Mia on Sunday!

AF = 11
A = 18

globalhiker · January 30

January is the never-ending month! 2 days to go to 5 months AF. I had a nightmare last night I was traveling and in a small store looking for mini bottles of bourbon but they had none and I was very sad and stressed. Then I wake up to this feeling. So very weird.

@Michieb125 did you say Stella makes a 0.0 beer? I may like that one. I'm tired of the fake wines now and my taste buds are preferring bitter instead of sweet. Who knows why.

I'm excited for February. Staying AF because alcohol hijacks my brain and especially my logical reasoning. Makes me think I want things when I don't. I kinda really like having my brain and self control back to myself. Having a few drinks for me would be like me handing over myself to the wine devil again. That no-good destructive devil was like being in a very bad relationship. Our divorce is final.

tobinross · January 30

@globalhiker - congrats on closing in on 5 months AF - that is outstanding!

Michieb125 · January 30

@globalhiker - yes, Stella Artois N.A. 0.0 has been my go to beer for over two years now! An old LA friend Robyn used to post about it here. I’m not even a ‘beer drinker’ but I do like this one. It kind of checks all the boxes-refreshing and one is plenty for me.

I also saw Athletic Brewing company N.A. beer on sale here. I’ve read it’s supposed to be another good one but have not tried.

itladyee · January 30

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% I will take 50/50 ~ Still a win!
AF = 15 ~ 52 %
A = 14 ~ 48 % (two days only 1 glass)
Current Streak - AF = 0
Longest Streak - AF = 7

@chicbuc ~ OMG...you sound exactly like me: I had already rearranged my food log for today and deleted my dinner and planned to buy a bottle of wine on the way home and drink it without going over my calories. And your prayers were answered!!! I am so proud of you. Thank you for sharing your testimony.

I wasn't so successful... I'm feeling that all or none mentality creeping in...as in "it's the end of January, might as well wait until February to start again".....so I had wine again. BUT..my recent bout of illness actually cleared out my system since I was only drinking water and eating soup for the most part....so this morning, my foot started to flare (I have gout). Undoubtedly due to the alcohol the last two nights. I reflected on the last couple of days when my body was actually feeling good. AF for sure today ~ I've already decided if that "urge" hits, I'll have one of the NA bubbly drinks that I bought a bit ago. The weather is going to be nice (50+) so I'm going outside for a walk, possibly even 3 miles, a bit later today!

I also have my grandson this weekend and I've got a lot of activities to keep us busy. By the end of the day with him, I'm beat!!

@womona ~ 4 oz is amazing....and I know what you mean about "good" wine, so that was a success!!

@globalhiker ~ just a nightmare! You got this!! I wished I liked beer. Actually, I just had a thought...I should try a NA beer just to see. Maybe it's the alcohol in the beer that I don't like.... AH @Michieb125 ~ I swear I typed the previous line before reading your post.... might be on to something!!!!

Month Recap by Day
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tracker ✅️🍷🍸

1/1 - 1/7 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
1/8 - 1/14 ❌✅✅❌❌✅✅
1/15 - 1/21 ❌❌❌✅❌❌❌
1/22 - 1/28 ✅❌🔴✅✅🔴❌
1/29 - 1/31❌

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 cocktails
1/17 🍷🍷🍷 Dinner out with friends
1/19 🍵🍵🍷🍷Lazy, cold Sunday...
1/20 🍷🍷Bla
1/21 🍸🍷 more bla....
1/23 🍷🍷
1/24 🍷 only one as it was the start of being sick
1/27 🍷
1/28 🍷🍷🍷
1/29 🍷🍷🍷

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 = January
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Michieb125 · January 30

Just a share about being intentional with my choices in Dry ish January.

My planned wine day did evolve yesterday after a long day of running around, but I turned it into more of an experience. I definitely have lost my taste and desire for cheap/inexpensive wine which is good.

I went to the store to select something for the week to have for my two planned wine days. I tried a very nice bottle of Chardonnay from the Sonoma Valley region after I stood in the wine aisle reading descriptions on the back of probably 15 labels and that alone was fun to read and learn a little about the winery and what went into this varietal.

I sipped slowly and really savored each taste over 3 hrs. It was a $30 bottle but $20 on sale.
To me it was worth it and I actually feel great about my decision to be ever so mindful.

AF for the next two days to meet my weekly and monthly targets.

Take good care of yourself today!

tobinross · January 30

Thanks @womona for the kind words...I have been attending CrossFit for over 2 years now. Found a good gym with great coaches and an emphasis on functional fitness. I am one of the more 'senior' members at 60

so I am very careful about form, weight and taking a rest day as needed.

I am very excited to be meeting goals for January not only on the AF side but all of it. I know there will be hiccups along the journey but feels like I got off to a great start. I also feel like I am snacking constantly to meet nutritional goals but it's all good. I pack my lunch to include apples, bananas, yogurts, pistachios and my own version of a protein pack (1oz turkey slices, 0.5 oz cheese, 0.5 oz roasted almonds). Keeps me out of the vending machines!!

I am also looking forward to enjoying a nice bourbon on ice and cigar when I do finally have a celebratory drink but in the short-term just going to continue AF.

Michieb125 · January 31

@SurferGirl1982 you were very excited to write you’d be starting your 30 day streak today! If you’re bored, maybe you can make some soup for dinner, just an idea. When I get bored I try to find some type of activity in the house - I’ve even cleaned out drawers!

NonnieDoiron · January 31

AF - 14
A - 16

Hubby and son off to an out of state powerlifting competition today for the weekend. Just us girls for the weekend. Definitely need to make bread today, and i should clean bathrooms this weekend. I really don’t want to clean bathrooms this weekend. We’ll see how I feel about that tomorrow, I guess.

Hubby goes shopping today… will the magic bottle appear today even though I’ve told him to not buy any?

chicbuc · January 31

AF last night for a 3 day streak. We’re picking up my granddaughter tonight but also going to dinner with my daughter’s family first. There may be a glass of wine with dinner, but I’m thinking not. I’m not a good moderator and it would just make me want more at home after dinner. I’m glad I just talked that through with you all…”Club soda with a slice of orange in a wine glass, please.”

@NonnieDoiron I hope your hubby listened especially since he won’t be there. Good luck to your son this weekend!

@SurferGirl1982 Sorry you were feeling bored. I hope you find something to keep you busy the next time it strikes :hugs:

@itladyee That all or nothing mentality is what kicks my butt but I guess that’s the difference between me and “normal” people

AF=12
A=18

LESS Alcohol ~ JANUARY 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

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