To everyone who participated. Whether you stayed on the whole time, or cut back, or at least made an attempt...I hope it help make you aware that there are other healthy alternatives to unwinding the day or that you don't have to always drink to have fun with friends and loved ones. Not saying to not enjoy an occasional…
It's the last full week! That's pretty exciting news for sure! I don't expect to have major challenges this week. It's only hump day, and I am already exhausted. My friend convinced me to be workout buddies and while it has been a lot of fun to have a gym partner, he can only go at 4:30 AM! Whew! I think the change of…
Onto week 5. Thank goodness for a new week. Week 4 was a toughie! Things are getting a bit easier, knowing that we are approaching the end of lent (and with 4 successful weeks in the books!). I can't help but start the countdown in my head! But, let me not get too far ahead of myself now. Still have a few challenges…
How are you guys doing? Fell off the wagon? That's ok, get back on :) We are now past the half way point and I'm encouraged as I have lost 8lbs since the beginning of March. I read this today to help you along with your weight loss and being healthier journey: "Skip the second cocktail. When you have a drink, you burn less…
Thought I would add a few verses about being sober and of sober mind :) Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of…
Hump week!!! Yay! I'm definitely starting to enjoy some of the benefits of giving up alcohol: the better sleep, weight loss, etc. I wish I could say that these benefits made the sacrifice easy. They definitely make it better but by no means easy. I find that I still have to put a lot of thought into pre-planning my…
Thought it might be good to have a board for week 2 since we had one for week 1. It seems that each new week will bring its own unique challenges. Week 1 didn't seem so rough for me. There were no temptations, as I didn't have any alcohol containing outings scheduled. Additionally, being the first week, I was excited and…
Being tempted? Falling off the wagon? Feel free to post here.
Feel free to post alternatives to alcohol beverages! My favorite go to drink when I'm out at a bar when I'm not drinking is cranberry juice with Sprite and a twist of lime. Nobody asks why I'm not drinking :) Fre alcohol removed wine is also nice to have with nice meals when you are looking for something dry to compliment…
Trying new ways to unwind at the end of the day. For myself, I find a short 20 minute walk can clear the head out. Yoga works too. Hot tub. Reading. Listening to relaxing music and not doing anything but listening. Herbal teas.
