LESS Alcohol ~ October 2025 ~ One Day at a Time

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  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 1,517 Member
    edited October 29

    @globalhiker that’s great you are treating yourself to the premium plan! Yes, plan for a spectacular November!
    I have had MFP premium for nearly two years and tracked every single food and drink to the point of obsession. LOL.
    But it’s been very good for tracking all the Macro details I like to see and I love no ads ;). you can also download progress reports and pair your devices for exercise……Hope you like it!

  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 1,517 Member

    https://amandanighbert.com/2022/07/05/how-to-set-your-personal-macros-for-weight-loss/

    Not promoting but sharing information. There is plenty of info on macros out there, but I have followed this registered dietician on IG for a long while…..she has a great perspective on alcohol as the 4th macro…..it’s for people interested in moderate alcohol consumption as part of their lifestyle - she is pro LA as well and has some great tips for achieving less.

  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,709 Member

    18 AF

    10 A

    1 LA

    @Womona I'm doing pretty good - each day gets a little better. We lay her to rest this weekend.

  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 2,069 Member

    @tmbg1 glad to hear you’re doing a little better, despite all. The final goodbye will be tough, but such an important part of grieving.

  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,709 Member

    18 AF

    11 A

    1 LA

    @xbowhunter congrats on the weightloss!

  • WestCoastGirl_1
    WestCoastGirl_1 Posts: 60 Member

    @itladyee I agree with @NonnieDoiron Just make your own birthday fun!

    I once was deserted by my friends on my birthday (I wasn't married yet), so I decided to go out by myself. I went to this tiny old mining town called Gold Hill. They had an old hotel and two other bars that had gambling. I ran into a couple of guys by the pool table. I had the best birthday ever. We stuck together all night long and went casino hoping.

    Do what you want to do!

  • mfowler883
    mfowler883 Posts: 281 Member
    edited October 31

    @globalhiker right there with ya - I can go a week dry and put down the better part of a fifth in one session. It is what it is, I guess. I've been trying to work on regulating QUANTITY as much as FREQUENCY. Both are big parts of my journey.

    @WestCoastGirl_1 congrats on day 1! (edit - day two?!?!? Hell yeah!) I know how freaking hard that is.

    @itladyee I think it's a guy thing. We're logic driven, we want to give you what you want and so we ask you what it is that you want. We don't want to plan something and hope that you like it, because if we're wrong, we worry about the aftermath. Just one of those things.

    Not gonna do the math to figure out where I am tonight. Had a beer last night and two tonight, nothing too crazy but not AF.

    I don't know if any of you dabble in tarot…the last time I pulled cards out, I was working on planning a new stage in my business growth, pulled a single card from the Thoth deck which I'm not really familiar with. Pulled the Knight of Wands, which screamed forward at any cost. I haven't touched a deck since. Well, I've been doing a lot of work on myself, and the road ahead involves psychedelics. I know where I'm going, I know what I'll be facing there…I have a lot to reconcile, others to forgive, myself to forgive, and a lot of things to learn how to carry. Tonight, I decided to pull out my old deck, a modded Sacred Rose deck that I've used for years. I'm not going to get into every card I pulled, but the last card down was The World. After contemplating the spread for a bit, thinking it didn't really touch on the aspects I was looking for, I grabbed a different deck, shuffled the hell out of it, and started to pull cards. The first card down? The World. Okay, I get it, I'm not blind or deaf. Put the cards up. My answer? This is gonna suck, but I'll be okay.

    I'm terrified of the work I'm about to get into, but I know what awaits me there and I know it's what I need to do. There's so much crammed into those dark corners of my brain, ignored for years or decades…

    …healing awaits.

    -m

  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 630 Member

    @globalhiker thank you again for your input. I didn’t do any exercise this week 1) it was rainy and cold, 2) my “knee pit” still feels like a ping pong ball is stuck in it, 3) just didn’t feel like it (depression, maybe?). I also didn’t stay below 1200 calories all week. I think I stayed around 1500/day which isn’t horrible and will still produce a loss. This morning I weighed in with a loss that totaled what I was up last week plus 0.6lbs. So, definitely a better week. Honestly, it should have been more, by like a pound or so, but I’ll take the loss!

    Today will mark day 90 of being AF. I can go ahead and mark it off because I have to take the girl child and her friend trick or treating tonight, so I won’t be imbibing. It’ll also be my first physical activity since Saturday since I’m not one of those parents who drives around. I make them walk like we did back in the day! If she wants the candy, she has to move for it!

    @mfowler883 I don’t believe in tarot, but I did look up the meaning of The World card. In Christianity, it sounds like it equates to God opening a door for you. Those are scary times. I don’t know about the psychedelics as I’m not into any of that either, so I just say proceed with great caution. If alcohol is problematic for you, then psychedelics may be a hazardous to your health.

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  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 2,069 Member

    @mfowler I love “healing awaits.” Amazing what lies in the dusty corners of our minds, but those dust bunnies will find a way out somehow. They always do. Best wishes to you on your healing journey. It takes a lot of courage, and I’m proud of you.


    @jthanmyfitnesspal great to see you back here!

    @westcoastgirl1 wowee! Congratulations on two days! We are all so happy for you!

    @itlaydee I don’t blame you one little bit for being melancholy. Between the reflection of how much time has passed, and the realization that we have more years behind than ahead of us… yes it is a sobering thought. Plus the pressure to do something fabulous, even though we don’t know what that is…. I totally hear you. Oh and in addition to you celebrating turning 65, you also now qualify for Medicare! Um… thanks? Haha! I love your 65 days of joy, though. What a great way to celebrate, along with puppy cuddles. I hope you spend your special day doing something that fills your heart.

    @xbowhunter congratulations on the weight loss and good bloodwork!

    I had about 1.5 glasses of wine last night at work. Not horrible. I did not have any when I got home. But I have been just so hungry these last 4-5 days, and have been eating more at my meals than I usually do. I’m sure it has to do with PMS because I am normally not this hungry. I’ve been sleeping really well lately with reducing alcohol, so that’s great. But am jealous of all those who are dropping weight so quickly, not gonna lie! Haha!

    Happy Halloweenie everyone!

  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 2,020 Member

    @WestCoastGirl_1 YAY! YOU DID IT!

    I was AF on Wed. but last night had 9oz of sparkling wine. I tracked it, and ugh it's practically the calories of my dinners. I didn't have anymore and wanted more, so I went and made myself a hamburger and a red potato and that quieted my wine devil for the night. In retrospect, I should have eaten dinner first instead of drinking wine on an empty stomach.

    @itladyee I thought you were a Scorpio. You deserve the best birthday ever! I am throwing a party for myself and inviting the family in a couple of weeks just because everyone is scattered. Then I am telling them what I'd like as a gift. I originally planned a big trip but life got in the way (husband still recovering from surgery).

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Congrats to everyone - the weight losses, the AF days, the better mindset, and just coming here to redirect yourself.

    See y'all in November!

  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,816 Member

    @xbowhunter : Ridiculous, isn’t it? I sometimes have booze on a Friday to get over the week. But then it takes all weekend to get over the booze.

    About your weight loss: Dropping booze and stupid snacks is always the first step!

  • WestCoastGirl_1
    WestCoastGirl_1 Posts: 60 Member

    Thanks everyone for the Congrats! I know I've got this now!

    I've been having trouble falling to sleep lately. Well, last night, I realized what was causing it (I hope). I recently bought a new clock for my bedroom. It has a wheel on it to adjust the brightness. I went to bed last night and, again, was having trouble falling asleep. I suddenly realized that my room was kind of bright. I got up and dimmed the clock and I was soon asleep. So, remember, a dark room helps with sleep.

    I've lost 7.8 lbs this month. I will get my final loss in the morning (the first to the first). The only changes have been LA and healthier foods. A fifth of Jim Beam is 1760 calories…more than my 1200 calories that I'm allotted.

    Happy Halloween Everyone 🎃

  • mfowler883
    mfowler883 Posts: 281 Member

    @NonnieDoiron Some people look at tarot as divination. I look at it as a tool; it doesn't tell you anything you don't already know. Like you, I think the overall message was one of, I've been dealing with a lot on multiple fronts - business, relationships, and my past, and as long as I keep moving forward, even though the road might get bumpy, I will get there.

    It's interesting, many have found success with psychedelics for harm reduction and cessation. It's not something like alcohol, or other substances. Some of the research that's being done is really amazing. It's a little early to call it a "miracle drug," but the use of plant medicine in this way isn't novel or new, and it really doesn't turn into replacing one substance with another in most cases.

    @Womona Thanks, it's been a journey and I know I'm not there yet but I have confidence in the process. Just with the work that I've already done, people around me see the difference in me.

    -m

  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 1,517 Member

    @itladyee I love the 65 Acts of Joy concept! Such a special way to prepare the way for your milestone birthday. Some years I plan a trip for myself and some years are quieter and we’re home and maybe have surf and turf dinner. It’s definitely normal to have all the feels at 65…..whatever you do, I hope you will take the time to reflect on what a wonderful, giving person you are. Cheers friend! 🍷

  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 1,517 Member

    Yesterday, I baked for a young family going through a hardship and it made me really count my blessings on this earth. 🩵

    I’ve been looking forward to Halloween and have been planning red wine and pizza (hubby’s fav) all week. I also opened the huge bag of candy last night and ate a mini butterfinger, and Reese’s. Why do I mention this? None of this is helping my waistline! The scale also didn’t budge this month despite nearly doubling my exercise.
    But, as my RD says….don’t deprive oneself for special occasions- live by the 80/20 rule. And tomorrow won’t be Halloween anymore! 🎃🍂 So there you go.

    Holy, moly November goals must include all things LESS until Thanksgiving Day! 🦃🥧🍷

  • WestCoastGirl_1
    WestCoastGirl_1 Posts: 60 Member

    @Michieb125 I'm a firm believer in the 80/20 rule. It's a great concept.

  • nbruns83
    nbruns83 Posts: 3,029 Member

    @WestCoastGirl_1 , I haven't been here for several weeks, working on exercise and diet - long story, but the BEST thing is coming back to see that you've had ALCOHOL FREE DAYS! I know we're practically strangers, but I'm tearing up as I type this. I'm so happy for you and can appreciate how hard it's been. I'm sending you hugs and prayers!

    @tmbg1, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. It sounds as if your memories are happy ones to treasure. The grief will always be there but the pain will lessen with time. Hugs.

  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,403 Member
    edited October 31

    Hello everyone,

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃 I'm back and kicking off a new "Day ONE" AF as of 12am this morning. I will try to be more consistent with posting from this day forward.

    Have a great weekend.

    💞Carole

  • WestCoastGirl_1
    WestCoastGirl_1 Posts: 60 Member

    Thanks @nbruns83 I'm working on Day 3. I've already lost some weight this month just by drinking less. I'm hoping if I continue to see weight loss and other positive effects, I will be able to stick to it. I'm going to try to have a dry November.

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