LESS Alcohol ~ FEBRUARY 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

MissMay · February 23

Hello Sunday!
Another good exercise week.
4 days aquatics
1 day power walk
Today it is raining and the pool is closed so I will do ab work on stability ball and free weights.

Love the declutter talk. I am kind of a minimalist anyhow, so if it does not get used or have a purpose in the future I am bound to get rid of it.

Have a great successful day in drinking LESS and getting in your exercise.

Oh @globalhiker I finally made my kraut recipe. It turned out so good. I called it German night with sides of perogies & cornbread. Instead of kielbasa I used bratwurst. Gave dinner plate to my German neighbor next door and he was in heaven eating it.

SurferGirl1982 · February 23

@chicbuc Good luck at the casino! I played last Wednesday and won $300. But like an idiot, I went back the next day and lost what I had won the the day before and then some. I know better that when I win that I should stay away for a day or two. Oh, well!

I'm still not AF. I'm hoping for tomorrow. I'm really getting tired of it. I got a few things accomplished yesterday. But it makes everything more difficult when you're drinking!

The thing that I need to work on is outside and it's raining pretty good today. So I probably won't be able to work on it today. I have a drip supplying two birdbaths that comes on four times a day to keep the baths full and circulating. But I didn't protect it during a very cold snap we had. So I have to replace the manifold, timer, etc. Fortunately, I have everything I need. Since the freeze, I bought a real cool cover for it. It's made for backflow devices. But it works perfect for my remote faucet. And, in the future, I'll turn the water off to that faucet when we're expecting very cold temps. It's not normal to get lows much lower than freezing here. But this year was different. In a few days, the weather is supposed to start getting back to normal (60's). And, I can't wait until March 9th!

My February stats are bad. But not much worse than last month. I could even beat last month's stats if I get back on board tomorrow.

February:
AF - 4
A - 19 ☹️ Yikes!

NonnieDoiron · February 24

AF - 17
A - 6

@chicbuc and @SurferGirl1982, how in the world do you not go broke living near casinos? Can’t gamble in SC, so I’m safe from my own gambling demons!🤣 I lived in CA for 3 years, and I had to be real careful about going to casinos. I only went a couple of times.

Grands were here today, and it was fun. I’m tired now.

SurferGirl1982 · February 24

@NonnieDoiron Who said I wasn't broke *LOL* I lived in CA for most of my life. But I had to go out of my way to go to a casino. My mom used to go all the time. They have shuttles that will pick you up. I wasn't majorly into gambling at the time.

I had many other interests back then. I remember one Saturday, though. My friend & I were sitting at my kitchen table asking each other what we wanted to do that day. You know how it is...What do you want to do? I don't know. What do you want to do? So we decided to go to Vegas. We actually stopped at State Line and gambled for a few hours and came home. It was a nice day.

Here in OR, the machines are just about anyplace that food and alcohol are served (that's the requirement to get the machines). They are the same machines you would find in Vegas, Reno, or the other casinos. But the Oregon lottery owns them. I wish they weren't here. It's just too easy!

Have a good night everyone!

Michieb125 · February 24

@MissMay wow, you are also on fire with your dynamite exercise program. Kudos to you!

MissMay · February 24

itladyee · February 24

Final February ~ AF=8 A=20 ~ Finalizing February and getting ready for March!

50% Dry ~ Actual 29%
Planned February Events that might include Alcohol
2/7 ~ Anniversary
2/9 ~ Superbowl
2/12 ~ Bookclub
2/14 ~ Valentine's Day

Monthly Stats - On Target
AF = 8
A = 20
Current Streak - AF = 0
Longest Streak - AF = 8

As of 2/28/2025 - Yes, I can see into the future

Took my head out of the sand yesterday and decided to micromanage myself for the next week (or more). I am micromanaging my every move, step, and action (that includes food, alcohol, and exercise) rather than reviewing the next day and going ....whoops!

Wishing everyone a great week!

Month Recap by Day
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Tracker ✅️🍷🍸
2/1 - 2/7 ✅️❌❌✅️❌❌❌
2/8 - 2/14 ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌
2/15 - 2/21❌❌❌❌❌❌❌
2/22 - 2/28❌✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️

2/1AF ✅️
2/2 A 🍸🍷🍷
2/3 A 🍷🍷🍷
2/4 AF ✅️
2/5 🍷🍷
2/6 🍷🍷
2/7 🍷🍷🍷Anniversary
2/8🍷🍷
2/9 🥂🍸🍷🍷 Superbowl
2/10 🍷🍷
2/11 🍷🍷
2/12 🍷🍷🍷 Book club
2/13🍷🍷
2/14 🍷🍷 Valentine's Dinner
2/15 🍷🍷
2/16 🍷🍷 Dinner out with new friends.
2/17 Time for a break!
2/18 🍷🍷
2/19 🍷🍷
2/20 🍷🍷
2/21 🍷🍷
2/22 🍷🍷🍷
2/23 ✅ Done
2/24 ✅
2/25 ✅
2/26 ✅
2/27 ✅
2/28 ✅

January

Tracker ✅️🍷🍸
🔴 = 1 glass
1/1 - 1/7 ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
1/8 - 1/14 ❌✅✅❌❌✅✅
1/15 - 1/21 ❌❌❌✅❌❌❌
1/22 - 1/28 ✅❌🔴✅✅🔴❌
1/29 - 1/31❌❌✅
Summary - Started off like gang busters, then the parties started, then all or none mentality kicked in.

2023 - 2025 Stats
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2025
January AF =52% A=48%
February AF = 29% A=71%
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 Total Year AF =12% A=88%
Best AF Month = January
January AF =53% A=47%
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tmbg1 · February 24

6 A
3 LA
14 AF
(A means 3+; LA means 1-2; and AF means none)

SurferGirl1982 · February 24

@itladyee If you can see into the future? I'm planning on the last three days of February being AF. What do you see? 👁️ HaHa!!!

Born2Run1958 · February 24

January 31 days AF
February 24 AF

itladyee · February 24

SurferGirl1982 wrote: »

@itladyee If you can see into the future? I'm planning on the last three days of February being AF. What do you see? 👁️ HaHa!!!

@surfergirl1982 ~ i see you sailing gracefully into March with several days AF~ You've got this~

SurferGirl1982 · February 24

@Born2Run1958 You're doing amazing!

Thanks! @itladyee It may seem silly. But I believe 😀

globalhiker · February 25

Still going AF over here. I see March coming our way this Saturday (already!). My crystal ball says we'll all do way better than February in all our health goals because Spring is coming and motivation will be there to feel and look better.

Speaking of living with intention, I am intently working on my calorie math skills. I now started wearing my garmin watch soon as I wake up to track my total calories burned until I go to bed. Yesterday I hit 1800 calories. On my non-exercising days, it's low at 1200. Now I have made a fun game out of it to try to get to 2000 calories. It is a big challenge for me since I sit all day long M-F and my hips show it.

Michieb125 · February 25

Tuesday thoughts….A big kudos to so many of you who are achieving your personal LA / AF goals this month! You are shining examples of what is possible.

We all know it just doesn’t happen!

On track this week:

AF - 15
A - 10

Michieb125 · February 25

@globalhiker love the calorie math work too! I’ve also been paying closer attention to mine this month. Found I was having too many calories to meet my goals even without any alcohol.

margim5 · February 25

AF = 14
A = 11

Quick update on my goal to stay alcohol-free (AF) this past Sunday. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned. We attended a family funeral on Saturday, and after the service, my husband and I ended up joining family at two different bars. The conversation was so good, and I was having a great time catching up with everyone, so I ended up having more drinks then I intended.

By Sunday, I was in recovery mode and ended up having a "recovery drink" to help get back on track. It wasn’t the AF day I had hoped for, but I’m not discouraged. March will bring some adjustments to my goals and plans. Life happens, and it’s all part of the journey.

Thanks for being supportive and I’m looking forward to continuing this with all of you!

itladyee · February 25

2/24 ✅ Done

SurferGirl1982 · February 25

@itladyee Woohoo! I've decided to make my Day 1 AF this Thursday because 27 is one of my favorite numbers. Keep up the good work!

NonnieDoiron · February 26

AF - 18
A - 7

Walked and picked up trash the past 2 days. Lots of trash. Hip was fine while walking, didn’t start hurting until evening.

Cooked tonight, but the food was too heavy or something. I have felt sick ever since dinner.

tmbg1 · February 26

6 A
4 LA
16 AF
(A means 3+; LA means 1-2; and AF means none)

Womona · February 26

Hi everyone! Just caught up to all the posts.

I have been lolling on the beach in Grand Cayman since Thursday, just came back last night. OMG it was so wonderful! We want to go back next year, stay for longer, and eventually be snowbirds there. We briefly thought about buying a place until we heard about the earthquakes, on top of the hurricanes they are subject to. Nope! Renting is for us!

At any rate, I drank a LOT (spread out over each day). It was a choice that I don’t
regret. You don’t want to see my stats, trust me , they are bad! But back at it today, along with getting back to exercising regularly again. But oh, the deep relaxation that comes with looking at that turquoise water while reclining on a beach chair in the shade, with a novel and my husband. Pure, relaxed bliss!

chicbuc · February 26

That does sound amazing, @Womona!!

I had trouble getting back on track, but finally managed last night, but I slept terribly. There are no immediate plans to throw me off track as of now. My February goal was to be over half AF, so I've achieved that. Now I would like to expand on it in March.

We do have cruise on March 8th. I usually just take short cruises for little weekend breaks here and there, but this one is a 7-night, so I will probably drink 7 days. Let's see how successful I can be ONLY drinking 7 days in March or even taking a day or 2 off drinking on the cruise!

Keep on keeping on all you LA people!

AF = 15
A = 10

MissMay · February 26

Born2Run1958 wrote: »

January 31 days AF
February 24 AF

WOW you are really doing well

MissMay · February 26

You guys are doing amazing. Reading through the posts I see MORE AF, than I see A listed in your accountability.

Since it is only 28 days this month it feels like we are handed a gift for goal setting.

@womona your vacation sounds wonderful. I know you will be on track soon with your LESS alcohol determination.

Including today only THREE more to get us to the end of Feb. March is closer than you think.
Fingers crossed for everyone.

AF- 25
A - 1

MissMay · February 26

**SPEAKING of MARCH**
Here is the link to our ~ MARCH 2025 LESS Alcohol~ discussion page

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10933736/less-alcohol-march-2025-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1

Hope to see all our present contributors, maybe some from the past that have taken a break and ALWAYS welcome new people wishing to get their drinking tamed.

Michieb125 · February 26

February Less Alcohol gains 💕

More sleep
More wind-down bedtime routine
More joy
More energy
More hobbies started
More gym time
More time for being creative
More intentional decision making
More mindful drinking approach
More money saved
More smiles

Current:
AF - 16 days (will add 1-2 more this month)
A - 10

Michieb125 · February 26

Thank you for the March thread @MissMay - I appreciate you and your dedication to this community!

@Womona your vacation spot sounds amazing! Welcome back!

itladyee · February 26

2/25 ✅ Done

Got an inkling of a craving tonight.....push past pust past....

@Michieb125 ~ very nice gains!!!

@missMay ~ thank you for setting up March, Ill be there

@chicbuc ~ enjoy your cruise. Where are you sailing to?

@Womona ~ Grand Cayman sounds to die for!! Glad you had a fun and relaxing time!

@Surfergirl1982 ~ I hope to see your Day 1 post soon

SurferGirl1982 · February 26

@itladyee You're doing great! Good job at pushing through the craving.

As far as me, well? I asked my husband to stock me up the other day. He had a doctor appt this morning, so I wanted to be safe! I figured it would get me through today. But I'm pretty sure there will be some leftover for tomorrow. At least, I must be drinking less 🙂 Every time I dump it down the sink, I regret it in the morning. I keep some of my empty bottles. So I have a half-pint reserved for tomorrow. Hopefully, I can just go without after that.

I really plan on getting serious in March. I don't need to drink. And my body really doesn't need it! I want to get healthy and fit again and do all of the things I used to.

@Womona I wasn't sure where Grand Cayman was, but I Googled it. It's gorgeous! Can your boat make it there? We could all go! *Haha* But I still get to drive the boat! Just think about it...you guys could enjoy your beverages...and leave the sailing to me 😁

@chicbuc Have fun on your cruise!

Have a nice night everyone!

Womona · February 27

I had one glass of wine last night, although I intended to be AF. Hubby was cooking a delicious dinner and I could not resist. Still counts as LA, but I went off my plan. Today is a new day! I’m off to the gym shortly. Then a much needed pedicure and maybe even to try those eyelash extensions!

I love a good sunset over the water! Also a shot of daytime.

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