LESS Alcohol ~ May 2025 ~ One Day at A Time
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One thing I know to be true is how life has its many ups and downs. We’re all humans as @NonnieDoiron so wisely said. Trying to do the best we can and show up for ourselves in healthier ways. We have aging family members, children and grand children of all ages, jobs and careers, marriages and single hood, health issues, etc. What we also have in common is focusing on Less Alcohol in our lives!
I know you can meet your new weight loss goals and enjoy those nice clothes ready to go @SunnyDays930
Good for you! We’re all here to aim for LESS @chicbuc7 -
Last night, I ended up going on a 5 mile hike up in the foothills and follows along a creek. My DDIL invited me at 5:00 as a last minute surprise. It was a great replacement for a 5 o'clock HH calling and being in nature is always beneficial to my physical and mental health! Today is a step and strength class at my gym this afternoon. The instructor follows a good pace for me, not too fast.
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Had a great weekend at a Rod Run—over 580 classic cars on display! Wrapped up the night with some drinks and laughs with family... maybe a few too many, because Sunday was all about recovery mode. Planning to spend this week AF and hit the reset button.
AF = 2
A = 3
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Thabks for sharing about the sessions you had! I’d be very happy with 2 cm less around my middle!
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@chicbuc limiting to two glasses is definitely a victory!
@itladyee I have one "don't even think about it". It's from years ago, when I still wore suits to work, and it was a bit tight when I bought it, about 5 pounds from my goal weight ……. it still has the price tags on it :0
Yes, I'm in the BLC58 challenge - I've been a Resolute Renegade for many seasons. What team are you on?
@SurferGirl1982 sorry to hear your sleep's been messed up, I hope you're able to sleep a bit later in the morning to get a daily sleep/wake routine back.
I totally about being serious about AF (or at least waayyy LA) for these challenges: I plan to be AF during this 12-week challenge. That's a pretty big leap for me, usually I calculate calories to allow for some wine, but this challenge I plan to really push myself to be AF. I told my SO just a couple of hours ago that I'm really serious about getting to my goal weight over these next twelve weeks. He said "can I ask something" and I said sure (knowing what it was). He said "What about the wine?" I said "No Wine" and he said "Okay" with a smile (he likes when I take a break from drinking).
So tonight I am imbibing and, starting tomorrow, diet, exercise and AF for 12 weeks!!
@Michieb125 lucky you - a nice hike with a loved one and a well-paced step class. My step class today started out, and stayed, at a very quick pace. I'm so, so, SOOO glad I didn't drink last night because I wouldn't have been able to put nearly the amount of effort into the class that I was able to do this morning.
@margim5 That's a huge number of cars! Nice job planning a reset this week.
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Hi everyone! I just got caught up on reading the last of the April and first of the May posts. Hugs to all those who need it.
I had a D&C last week and am still feeling fatigued as I recover. I was hoping to be back to my normal self by now, but I still have to take it easy. Frustrating for this go go go girl!
Let’s all give ourselves grace this week!
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@Womona I'm so sorry that you're not feeling well. I've noticed that you haven't been posting for a few days. You take care of yourself…Hugs!
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@SparkSpringtime69 I'm obviously not quite ready for a challenge right now. Alcohol really kicked my butt this time around. But, I wouldn't mind participating at some time. I honestly have no idea how it works? Is it a private group? Do you weigh in weekly?
Actually, I plan on quitting drinking after tomorrow. I have enough to get well in the morning and then that's it! I've had it! It definitely has to stop! If I have any problems, I will go to urgent care or the ER.
When does this challenge start? Maybe I could participate. That may be a good distraction for me. I can't really exercise right now. Do you have to report your exercise?
Fill me in on the details if it's not too much trouble. If I can't join this one, maybe next time.
Thanks!
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It's 4:40 am. Good thing that I didn't try to completely cold-turkey it. I feel pretty sick. My husband is still asleep. I can't wait until I can get my sleep schedule back to normal.
My husband and I will have to discuss this later. Maybe we will need to do the taper thing. He's willing to help. We'll see.
For those of you that have never reached this point…please be careful. It's not fun. And, it can sneak up on you. Please don't let it happen!
Take care everyone!
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Love this team's words of wisdom including Hope, giving yourself Grace, and realizing we are human. I'll add practicing Gratitude.
@SurferGirl1982 I like what you wrote about "what if" we all lived closer together. We'd have a blast for sure. What you write I always draw meaning from and it never offends me. Hopefully I don't offend anyone either because I tend to have a direct communication style. And super glad to hear your husband is supportive of your goals.
@Womona hope you feel better soon. I dropped another 2 lbs. and down to 141. Eliminating the canola and veg oils and salad dressing along with the advice I got to "eat more" and exercise more. I'm starting to believe that theory about inflammatory bad fats blocking weight loss. I also struggled with getting enough protein so I am eating an additional protein bar a day (and it has sugar!). My muscle % went up a notch in a week, only 0.1% but my BMI dropped from 29 something to 27 something just doing that in a week so I am in disbelief. I don't understand it but somehow eating more protein+fat and eliminating the veg oil is setting the weight loss switch to "burn". Curious now if this will continue?
AF=6 days done.
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@globalhiker You've never wrote anything that has ever offended me. I prefer honesty.
As I think you know…my sleep schedule is a bit off right now. So, I'm almost ready to go back to bed.
I actually know quite a bit about healthy fats and protein (they're the way to go). I'll post more at a later date. Also, unless you're genetically disposed, dietary cholesterol is nothing to fear either. In fact, if we don't eat enough cholesterol, our bodies make it.
Anyways, I should be off this alcohol thing soon. And, I'll start logging my meals and weighing myself regularly again. I emailed my veterinarian's office and I heard back from them yesterday. The doctor is concerned about my cat's recent weight loss. We have an appointment next Wednesday and I plan on being 100%.
By the way, my cat Tinker would like to go hiking with you. She's 17, so she's old enough to get her driver's license. But, you would still have to drive because she can't reach the pedals 🙂
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I truly admire your inspiring weight and LA goals @SparkSpringtime69! Your attitude and dedication will take you far! Oh, and how I loved wearing power suits during my corporate career era too, lol. Those were the days!
Sending positive thoughts your way, @Womona. I hope you are much better soon. Need to get your boat in the water soon!Good going on having a great time @margim5 and now ready to cut back this week. A very mindful choice!
You are fortunate to have such a supportive husband @SurferGirl1982. I can’t relate to your situation but truly hope you can find the best solution to help you.
Your efforts are paying off big time @globalhiker!!Had a Recess non-alcoholic mojito beverage last night. So refreshing with added mint, lime and a drop of stevia.
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If we lived closer, I would be happy to give you some cooking tips. But, I warn you, it won’t help with any weight loss! Lol, my fat booty can attest to that!
My daughter is having symptoms again. She stayed home from school today. I messaged the doctor but haven’t heard back yet. 🙁
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@SparkSpringtime69 ~ I am on the Determined Desert Tortoises. I love what you wrote about getting serious about AF and diet during this 12-week challenge (and then some). I am trying to wrap my head around the concept and adopt it. It seems that if I'm AF, then I want an extra snack to compensate, or if I'm doing well on my calorie count, I've got room for a glass of wine. Both are just plain sabotage! Good Luck to you. oh and yes, I'm happy to be rid of those power suits. The only power suit I want right now has to go well with might Nikes!
@margim5 ~ glad you enjoyed yourself.
@Womona ~ Wishing you a speedy and restful recovery. Don't rush, you'll be go go go before you know it.!
@globalhiker ~ congrats on the additional loss and figuring it all out. Our bodies are sooooo complicated.
@SurferGirl1982 ~ I hope your cat is ok.
@NonnieDoiron ~ Continued prayers for your daughter's health.
I'm now motivated to go for a second walk today.
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@Michieb125 I'm glad that you can't relate. That's why I sometimes say that I'm not sure if I belong in this group. To me, drinking one or two standard glasses of wine, a few days a week is normal drinking. But, since discovering this group last July, even though we all haven't actually met, I feel like I know you all and you are part of my extended family. By the way, have you tried any of the So. Oregon wines? I worked briefly at a post office in Umpqua, OR. There are several wineries nearby. Just wondering what a wine connoisseur may think. Here's a link of some of the local wineries. There's one called Henry Estates, but for some reason it isn't listed: I just checked the link. I guess you have to click on wineries.
Even though I'm struggling more than most in this group…maybe I can get the "Most Improved" award? Let's hope…I'm really trying!
@NonnieDoiron I'm sorry to hear your daughter is having symptoms again. I hope the doctors can find a solution. It sounds like the infusions helped quite a bit.
If I came to your house, I could make you spaghetti. But, if you want garlic bread, you are in charge. I used to always make garlic bread. When I was younger and on my own, I often just used a hamburger bun. Sometimes, I use hoagie rolls. But, after the…well, let's say mishap, I stopped making garlic bread. I had a full fledged fire on my hands. I grabbed the fire extinguisher. My husband didn't seem alarmed, and said, "I wouldn't use that…it will make a mess!" So I just turned the oven off and closed the door. Anyways, nothing burnt down and I didn't have to call the FD 🙂
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@itladyee You posted while I was typing. Thank you for wishing well for my cat. We adopted her when she was the size of a small rat or hamster. And, here we are 17 years later. She is very important to us.
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A-4Upside down now, but will turn that around next week on the business trip because I will not drink around my coworkers.
@SurferGirl1982 I’m happy to make the garlic bread. It’s one of the things my family can’t get enough of, and I make all the time. Lately, I’ve been using homemade Italian bread which is just so yummy. I have been let off the hook 2 nights in a row now for making dinner. I’m sure this weekend I’ll be cooking like crazy like always, but there will be enough leftovers to keep everyone fed while I’m gone.
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@SurferGirl1982 hope your cat bounces back. That is a lot of weight loss so quickly. Hugs and snuggles to her.
@globalhiker isn’t it amazing how changing what we eat yet keeping the same calories makes a difference?@itlaydee I totally hear you on getting your full share of those calories by either eating or having that glass of wine. But if we’re within our calories, we can do that, right? RIGHT? 🤣
@NonnieDoiron so sorry to hear your daughter has symptoms again. Poor thing. Hope she feels better soon.
speaking of which, I am feeling better, but I need a lot of rest. Left work early and took a nap this afternoon. Praying I can sleep through the night tonight. I was up from 1:30-5:00 last night! No wonder I’m exhausted. I generally don’t do that, but this surgery has knocked me off kilter with sleep. Dang.
On a good note, AF tonight and don’t even want it.2
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