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Feel like I can't do it
I'm not physically dependent on alcohol but it is so hard for me not to incorporate it somewhere into my evening routine. It's easily accessible and a habit I am having so much trouble breaking. Probably had about 2 totally sober days in the past 3 weeks, month or so. I'm so discouraged and not believing I can do it.
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I am still here :)
Hi everyone, I am still working it! I am now seeing a therapist, and OMG, it is so much easier to keep accountable to him than myself! He gave me a 6 month challenge, no more than 2 drinks a day, for six months, no excuses! And I have done it, and better. I feel so much better, so much more "here" for my family and myself.…
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Happy Monday Check-In/Accountability & Goal Setting!
Hey All! Morning! Just looked over my diary and calculated my over-consumption. I also added together all my alcohol calories for the week. So, looking back over last week, I'm over 1,461 calories. Alcohol calorie consumption: 2,959 calories. 2 alcohol-free days. I think this is something I'd like to continue to work on.…
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Social get together without drinking
I've been trying really hard to give up alcohol for health and control reasons. Nothing good can come of it right now. I've been mostly successful but today will be a big test. We are having a get together where there will be about 9 adults and 5 kids at my small house. We are going to have wraps, wings, and lots of beer…
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Back on Track? Again.....
Anyone need a push to get back on track (again?!) I DO! I'm up a few pounds, finding myself grabbing a bottle of wine and then eating junk after a few glasses. Also, I've been slacking with my exercise, and feel I've lost focus. I'm going to really try to motivate myself to stay on track, any suggestions/ statuses and…
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Aha moment
About a month ago my best friend/soul mate passed away, he was battling depression and alcoholism for a long time and accidently combined alcohol with something else that cost him his life. I am myself a high functioning alcoholic, I don’t drink to get drunk/tipsy but do it mostly out of boredom; because of my high…
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Gonna make it work
Ok,, hooch has been keeping me from my goals,, NOt any more. No week day drinking. 2 drinks when we go out, and 4 floating drinks for the weekend (Friday, Sat and Sunday). I am going to plan to win, not fail. I hate not feeling 100%, I hate the wasted money and calories.
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It happened one night...a moment of clarity
I would like to share an eye-opening moment that happened to me yesterday afternoon/evening. All day long all I could think about was going home with a bottle and drinking away my anger and sadness. Had it all planned out including my exact route to get a bottle and something to eat before going home. As difficult as it…
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30 Day No Booze Challenge in April
Who's in for a 30 Day no booze challenge for the month of April?? I love beer and wine, but it's wreaked havoc on my body and mental state over this horrible winter we've had these past few months. I'm on day 6 of no alcohol and feel fabulous and would love to continue this challenge for the month of April to help shed…
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2014 Goal
Okay friends and neighbors, time to put up or shut up! My goal is to cut out drinking on weekdays, no drinking on weekends unless AFTER a workout (Friday is a weekend day after work), with Sunday being a free day unless I don't get a workout in another day of the week. Today I am on holiday, but it IS a weekday. If I…
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Time to shut this topic down?
NO one has been talking about reducing or stopping their drinking for almost two months. Might as well free up some server space.....
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Hello New Here
Hi, I am new here to the group. I am cutting alcohol out of my diet in order to lose weight. I have to say, I have been drinking a bottle of wine per night most nights for the last 6 years (with the exception of the time during my two pregnancies). Needless to say, I have put on over 30 pounds over these years. I realize I…
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How are you doing with your alcohol?
The month of May is here - anyone have issues with Cinco de Drinco? I have found eliminating alcohol easier than reducing the consumption. ANyone else?
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November; how can we avoid too much drink?
What is your method? Do you keep a rein on your drinking or does will power vanish like the evening light? I am 99.9% alcohol free. I have had a beer when it is exceptional but that has been 4 times in the last year. I need to avoid alcohol since it interferes with my meds (lithium and wellbutrin), but once in a while my…
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October goals and the Holidays
Hello MFP people! So how are you doing with your goals? Are they working for you? Do you need to change them? Share with us! I quit drinking Oct 13, 2012 and although I have had 3 beers in that year, I think that is quiting, when I used to drink daily. Still my goal for October is nada. Drinking used to lead to binge…
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September
How are you doing with your reduced alcohol intake goals? I have been alcohol free for almost a year. A few cheat drinks but 5 drinks over a year is pretty good. NO weight lost, but more emotional stability. That makes it worth while.
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August 2013 goals
So we want to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, not because we're besotted, but because alcohol causes us to let our guard down and we get assaulted and molested by aggro calories. Or something like that. I have been temperate since October 13, 2012. I confess to 3 separate occasions when I had a beer, but that's…
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June
For June, I am doing well. NO alcohol so far and there have been parties and a big vacation is coming up. I'll stick to my club soda, or mineral water, and if I need to have a bottle in my hand, a non-alcoholic beer. I hope prior posters are also feeling a sense of accomplishment and like they made a good decision.
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Wine to relax
After reading a few past posts, I have the sample problem as many. As a single mom of 2 boys (10, 14). What started as a glass to "mentally relax", is now a glass or 2...or 3. When I try to stop or put limits on myself the little voice in my head head says "stop trying to control everything", "rough day, you've earned it",…
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March
Ok, who's in? I'm in except for a drink at a St. Patty's day party. Other than that I am in!
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February
Anyone want to give up drinking for the month of Feb? I'm totally in except Feb. 27th is my birthday so I'm sure I'll have a drink that day! I'm going to be dry for superbowl sunday which is unheard of for me!
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37 days sober
i just want to say hi and introduce myself! anyone who is sober feel free to add me, i'd love some sober friends to learn from! life is new to me! it will be nice to know you all. <3christine
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19 Months Sober
Just found this group, and I think it is a awesome idea...
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I don't want to...
log another day like yesterday. "If everyday were like to day you would weigh, 5 pounds more than I do right now, in 5 weeks...." How do I let myself fall victim to alcohol so easily over and over again? I am an enabler. And if my husband wants to drink I will drink to. And subsequently I will have way too much and eat way…
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January
Hello, I went off radar for a while during the holidays. Good to see the group is still gaining people, though not very chatty. Not a problem. I have remained sober and had no alcohol since Otober 13. Got through the holidays and several parties including family gatherings where my siblings drink constantly but not to…
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December
Dry since Oct 13th! But I am rounder as I consume Egg Nog or Holiday cookies... AA Meetings always have a lot of cookies and cakes around and now I see why - Sugar is substituted for Alcohol as the drug of choice. Got on the scale and gained back 10 pounds. Less sugar and more exercise.
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November
How are you doing? Cutting back successfully? Going cold turkey? I stopped October 14, and so far so good. No weight loss, but no angry outbursts, no dismal depressed moods and trains of thought. I loved drinking; craft beers, good whiskeys, fine wines with food..... and i didn't love me or my family very well. That is…
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Hello everyone!
I am new to the group, happy to be here, and wanted to say hello! My name is Stacy. I am a 38 year old stay at home mother of three (ages 2,4, and 6) . I have been drinking since I hit college and haven't looked back (except during my pregnancies and even then I'd have the odd glass of wine or single beer). I have tried to…
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A test.
So I decided to make Pecan Pie since my stepmom loves it and was visiting for the holiday. She's from Texas, and being Southern, appreciates a good bourbon, so I decided to do a bourbon pecan pie. It calls for 3 tablespoons of booze in the whole pie, leaving me with the rest of the bottle, sitting on the counter. I wonder…
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Just Found the Group
Hi all I'm Kathy a 48 yr old mom of 3 adult children and 4 precious grandchildren. I have been a drinker for years, could easily put it aside for months but this past 2 years has been a real downfall. I drink everyday and I have to finish what i buy cause I make sure it's gone. My health is gone downhill, I gained 40 lbs…
