LESS Alcohol ~ MARCH 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

AF last night after a late chiropractic appointment. Learning to change my rituals into more mindful decisions. Tonight is a little planned wine - going to try a new varietal with a seafood dinner so not sure what that is yet.

Still love club soda and cran or a recess on nights off….but getting tired of hot tea!

We’re in for some sunny days over the weekend before more rain ☔️.

For lent I’m giving up “Doom Scrolling” - a term I found on ideas for unique Lent ideas. So taking a much needed break from Instagram and FB as part of my daily routine. Will keep my social accountability groups like this one but that’s it.

Take good care of yourself today.

3 AF 3A

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

I’m so glad I’m not alone!

Spoke to my management today for both my positions, and they just have so much confidence in me. I don’t know why other than I just try to do what I’m hired to do and take ownership of my actions. If I screw up, I say I screwed up. I ask questions I think are dumb all the time. People ask my opinion I give it. If I’m confused or lost, I say so and try to get help. Anyway, all that to say they have a lot of confidence in a person who doesn’t know what the hell she’s doing!🤣🤣

I had wine last night, and didn’t finish my 2nd glass. As a matter of fact, I dumped it out. I don’t know if I’ll drink during Lent. Honestly, I probably will.

My Lenten fast is to not be so judgmental and critical of people. I have noticed lately that I’m a judgy *kitten*! I may not vocalize my judgements or criticisms, but my mind is constantly racing with them. I’ve got to stop doing that. I think I’m going to force myself to think 2 positives thoughts about a person after I’ve had a negative thought about them and if appropriate vocalize the positive to the person.

Hi @MissMay yes, the club is In-Shape and many insurance companies (I can think of Medicare/UHC right now) offer their fitness program as part of their specific plans. Silver Sneakers is one of them. My husband pays nothing since he chose the plan that includes it. I have a different plan but gladly pay the $69.00 a month. The gym is full of folks our age all day - I love it! It’s a very healthy feeling showing up in that type of environment and they offer a wide range of classes for young to older adults and the popular aquatics classes too.

Self-Rant: Almost lost it today and almost drank but didn't. The scene was a planned outing at our local Mex. restaurant for happy hour specials. It was unexpectedly raining cats and dogs all day so everyone in the neighborhood must've had the same idea as us. The place was overflowing with people at 3pm in the afternoon. Yes, 3pm. So after 15 min, they sat us in their separate breakfast section with ZERO atmosphere, nobody there and sterile bright lights with no music. I didn't get my ambiance and twinkling lights and good music and the happy chatter. I wanted to go home but husband insisted on sticking it out. And it was freezing cold since deliveries were being made thru the very open back door. It all super sucked and my brain kept saying, get a margarita, get a bourbon and diet coke, or maybe get a shot of tequila. Just do it. Just do it. You can. Over and over and over again. I powered thru with my diet coke, unhappily, and now safe at home nursing a decaf coffee to warm up and chewing on my little chocolate chips. UGH. I knew there would be challenge days like this. You know, my fault for 1) skipping lunch and 2) skipping my exercise due to weather excuses and 3) going out to Friday happy hour when I am on a diet anyway. I guess I shoulda known better that it would throw off my blood sugar and weaken me. In the end, I didn't drink, but I am not happy about having to hang out with the wine devil that still lives within.

People are doing it, I see. Some great stories above.

I was mostly dry in Jan-Feb. I had kind of a boozy prior weekend. Now I’m into Friday and I decided to do an hour on the spin bike rather than drink beer. It gives a nice buzz!

Best resolve to everyone.

I fell off the thread this week. I was really out of sorts for no apparent reason, but feeling much better now. I only had one AF day this week, and only one LA day. So, I’m now ready to recommit to lowering my alcohol consumption and getting to the gym regularly. Going to an exhibit in NYC today, but limiting myself to two drinks. Tomorrow, a hike and then AF until Thursday. Feels good to be back on track.

@globalhiker I know how much you love that Mexican restaurant and so sorry it was just a super crazy bizarre experience yesterday. Obviously not the normal enjoyment you experience. Yet, you pushed through all the temptations, thoughts, and justifications to order a drink and did not. That’s a big deal and you can be really proud.