LESS Alcohol ~ APRIL 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

chicbuc · April 21

We'll be here cheering for you, @SurferGirl1982! No matter what!

SurferGirl1982 · April 21

@chicbuc I was just replying to you when your post came through. Thank you always for your support.

Yes, we do have to keep trying. You've been doing pretty well this month. I'm sure you read @globalhiker's last post. It was very inspirational to me.

It sounds like you had a pretty uneventful day yesterday also. But your day sounded like a lot of fun.

I called my good friend in CA yesterday (we've known each other since high school). She's the one that only drank occasionally. Well, I guess she's drinking more now. She was drinking yesterday. I was quite disappointed. She was always pretty smart and could offer good advice. I tried to explain that I was trying to quit drinking and the problems it was causing…not being able to do my normal everyday activities, etc. And, she actually said, "You don't need to quit drinking. You just need to start walking more". I told her that I could barely walk to the mailbox. She obviously didn't understand what drinking excessively can do. And, she is the one who's husband had that disorder last July. It starts with a W and many call it wet brain. She was thinking of coming up to visit this summer. But, I really don't want her to. I will probably have to make up some sort of excuse. If I am successful with quitting, I think it's best to stay away from others that drink, at least for the first few months.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

itladyee · April 21

About 50/50 over the last few days…

@NonnieDoiron ~ I read your post the other day and didn't have time to comment. Poor child, had to eat leftovers! Well, at least you were missed! Glad your daughter is home. That's very smart to keep a bag ready. hopefully, by being prepared, those needs to go will be less than expected. Praying for your family. Sorry you had such a tough time yesterday. I can relate in so many ways!

@chicbuc ~ Kudos to your SO, that was a very kind jester and obviously a stress relief for you. How are you feeling?

@SurferGirl1982 ~ profound words and the best thing is…you haven't thrown the towel in. You're very aware and it will happen, when you're ready.

@Womona ~ you are doing well with your one glass plan. Just having one glass is very hard, I think :)

@mfowler883 ~ my count is "about" as well. I know I had a couple of days AF as I wasn't feeling 100% (those darn grandkids! :) Congrats on your son passing his finals and good luck with the transition.

@globalhiker ~ Yes, the week flew by for me as well. Sometimes I wish I could push a button and turn my brain off from time to time. I guess it's kind of what the wine does, but good for you continuing your NA journey. You are killing it!!!! Thanks for explaining your transition to where you are today. It's helpful.

Have a marvelous Monday!!!

Stats thru 4/20
A = 12
LA = 3
AF = 5

MissMay · April 21

Hey there, LESS alcohol group.

I've made a decision after all these years to delete my MFP account. This thread is going to need someone(s) to either continue it going forward into May or if you like start another thread.

Thanks for all the wonderful contributions you have all made to this.

MissMay

RubyRed427 · April 21

@MissMay I'm so sorry to hear that. But I want you to know how much I valued you and your contributions and I wish you love and happiness. xo

SunnyDays930 · April 21

@MissMay I private messaged you.

SunnyDays930 · April 21

Oh it didn't let me. Well send me a message please. I hope you are OK.

SurferGirl1982 · April 21

@MissMay I'm sorry to see you go. I had a feeling something was up because you haven't been posting much lately. I hope everything is OK! Please take care!

@SunnyDays930 I think you have to be on each others friend's list to send messages.

Talk to you all later.

SunnyDays930 · April 21

@SurferGirl1982 we were. I don't know if she jumped off or what. I hope everything is OK.

SparkSpringtime69 · April 21

@MissMay I'm so sorry to hear you're leaving MFP, and am forever grateful that I found this discussion thread a few months ago.

I hope all is well with you, and that whatever you do in life, it's filled with nothing but happiness, compassion and love, because that's what you brought to these threads every month, and it's what you deserve, and more.

Peace and love, Spring ❤️

SurferGirl1982 · April 22

@SunnyDays930 Yes, she may have already deleted her account. Her profile is private, so there's no way for me to know. Since she was on your friend's list, if she's no longer on there, she must have deleted her account. I hope everything is OK! I hate to see her leave…she will be missed!

chicbuc · April 22

Oh, wow. That's nuts and I will miss her dearly. I hope all is well with her. This thread will probably go by the wayside without her 😭

globalhiker · April 22

I almost wonder if someone hacked into her account and wrote that because that just does not sound like how she would say good bye. The writing style and tone of the message is not her typical either.

I hope she is OK and I wish her well. She helped change my life.

If she does not resurface, hope someone with MFP technical skills wants to volunteer setting up the monthly group. I'm happy to continue as a contributor. And I need this place to come to keep myself in check and stay supported.

chicbuc · April 22

@globalhiker You might be onto something. I don't think she would say to start another thread if we like because there was always a new thread every month. Weird, indeed.

SurferGirl1982 · April 22

I'm not sure if I did this right. But, try this link for May…

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10937352/less-alcohol-may-2025-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1

Things can be added or deleted.

SurferGirl1982 · April 22

@globalhiker I did set up a May thread. I wasn't sure if I knew what I was doing. But, I think it seems to work OK. I hope it is OK with you and everyone else. This is the link (I don't know how to turn it into a hyperlink):

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10937352/less-alcohol-may-2025-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1

margim5 · April 22

Been a very busy week; here's my April update so far…Had a mimosa at Easter brunch (ocean view vibes) and no regrets! Back to AF until Stagecoach kicks off Thursday. Down 5 lbs since I started AF for Lent and feeling good — calling this my reset & being more mindful when choosing to drink.

AF = 21

A =1

itladyee · April 22

I was reading the thread backwards and had to jump to the top to see what was going on. @MissMay Something does not sound right at all. She would not just disappear without turning things over if she was really leaving. I don't know how much I can find out but I'm going to see if I can find something…..I am so sad….

If everyone is ok with me doing it….I will keep this thread going. I need the support and the encouragement and I was already bringing over some of the info anyway….

@SurferGirl1982 ~ I will work from your link if I can find it and then take it from there.

@margim5 ~ Awesome progress with AF and the 5lbs. Good for you.

Stats thru 4/22
A = 13
LA = 3
AF = 6

SurferGirl1982 · April 22

@itladyee I did start a new May thread. I believe it is fine. You can find it here:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10937352/less-alcohol-may-2025-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1

I actually thought that I may just continue the monthly threads. I'm quite computer literate myself. But, if it's important to you…you can do it. I did change the order of some of the intro as was suggested by some of the other members. Anyways, no big deal to me!

I agree it's weird that @MissMay would just disappear like that. It seems that she would have announced in advance…maybe it was just too much work at the time. And, it seems she would have worked with someone to takeover. I hope everything is alright.

I have experienced things like that before myself. Sometimes out of stress. Sometimes because I tend to get my feelings hurt fairly easily. But, in my experience, I always come back. So, maybe, we just have to give her some time.

Check out my May thread. I think it's good. But, what's most important, is what the other members want. That's why @MissMay had asked for suggestions.

Take care and Have a great rest of your day everyone!

RubyRed427 · April 22

@globalhiker My first thought was "Miss May was hacked". I really thought that at first. Her post didn't sound like her. But if something is wrong in her life, I can see why she quickly posted. I'm puzzled and will miss her greatly.

itladyee · April 23

@SurferGirl1982 wrote:

I actually thought that I may just continue the monthly threads. I'm quite computer literate myself. But, if it's important to you…you can do it. I did change the order of some of the intro as was suggested by some of the other members. Anyways, no big deal to me!

I think people want to make sure the thread continues. Since you've started May, I think we are good.

Here's the link for everyone

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10937352/less-alcohol-may-2025-one-day-at-a-time

SurferGirl1982 · April 23

Thanks @itladyee! So, I guess you think I did OK? I'll continue for now. @globalhiker posted asking if anyone had any MFP technical skills to keep the threads going. So, I figured I'd do it. The main thing is to keep the threads going. And, I do think it's important for everyone to put their two cents in…things that are important to them, etc. This is a group effort.

Anyways, if I get tired of it, I'll pass on the baton 🙂 Plus @MissMay may just be taking a break. So, I think we can fill in!

Have a nice evening everyone!

NonnieDoiron · April 23

AF - 17
A - 5

Well, that was weird! I didn’t expect to see MissMay drop off like that. And, I agree, the way she did it just didn’t seem like her. 😕

I’ll join your May post @SurferGirl1982.

Tired tonight? Heading to bed.

SurferGirl1982 · April 23

@NonnieDoiron I haven't been in this group as long as most of you have. So, I didn't know MissMay as well as most of you. But, she seemed like a fixture in this group. I sure hope everything is OK!

BTW…your kicking some behind this month! I'm not going to post my numbers 😕 But, the month isn't over yet. I think I only had two AF days last month. So, I could still come out ahead this month.

Get some sleep!

Womona · April 23

I’m so sad to see that @MissMay is bowing out. I hope all is ok with her!

Thanks @SurferGirl1982 for doing the May thread, and @itlaydee for also volunteering. I have zero technical skills so I appreciate you both wanting to I f to do the work to keep it going!

Fun Easter weekend, but I didn’t achieve my LA goals. Reset tomorrow.

Womona · April 23

@SurferGirl1982 scary about the nosebleed! I had no idea that clotting cells come from your liver! Glad you’re doing ok!

SurferGirl1982 · April 23

@Womona I know it is so weird to see @MissMay bowing out and not posting. I too hope she is OK. I only joined this group last July and she was always here. I'm in no way trying to replace her. In fact, I have a feeling she will be back. But, everyone seemed so concerned about the threads not continuing. And, I do have some computer skills, so I thought I'd keep them going in her absence.

I'm still not doing great AF wise. But, I do feel a streak coming.

Yes, it is weird about the liver producing blood clotting proteins. There may be many. But, one is called Prothrombin. And, anyone that has had surgery, has probably had their PT time tested (blood test) without even knowing. Surgeons tend to be picky about cutting into someone whose blood won't clot -LOL.

But, alcohol also thins your blood. I've been fine since that night. I probably did over-react. But, it was late at night, my husband was asleep and since I had been drinking I really didn't want to go to the hospital anyways.

That reminds me of a conversation we were all having a few months ago. It was about if you are drinking and there's an emergency. You may not be able to drive a family member, neighbor, or even your pet to get care. When we were in our 20's, no one was going to have to go to the hospital, unless we were doing something stupid! Well, I guess we usually were 🤔

mfowler883 · April 23

Been a crazy few days, I guess I missed some stuff. Hopefully all is well with @MissMay, and whatever comes of it, I hope she knows what she's given to the community with this thread. It never occurred to me that there was a middle ground between drinking and not, that LA was a thing. Because of these threads, I was able to completely reorient my thinking and change my relationship with alcohol for the better.

Progress on the business end is happening fast, work is getting done and money is getting spent, plans are coming to fruition a little bit at a time.

11 LA
5 AF
6 A

-m

SparkSpringtime69 · April 23

April:

AF=8
A=14

tmbg1 · April 23

12 AF

5 LA

5 A

LESS Alcohol ~ APRIL 2025 ~ One Day at A Time

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