The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13

Honey_Bear

Lovely to see you posting Maman. :wave: Enjoy your sociable month. *hands over the paracetemol*

Wanna_Bee_Free wrote: »

I've been quietly ignoring the voice in my head reminding me about my commitment on here. And now that there is barely enough month left to hit my target of 14 my attention is back on my drinking. Last minute excitement and adrenaline rush to make it interesting at least!
I'd like to commit to being AF today. I need 9 more AFDs this month and I think there are 10 days left in March. I have been eating and drinking all the wrong things and my fight back starts here. Weighing in at WW later today - eek!

*target reaching vibes* heading your way, WBF.

Dizzy_Imp wrote: »

I think I've cracked it! Looked at a bottle of my home-made Sloe gin last night, smiled and put it away in the cupboard! :j Decided I'd rather have a clear head today and have started getting good sleep again, so I'm not about to lose that :j So I'm on 21/31 up until last night - thanks Shaggy x

I'm so pleased for you! It's a lovely feeling when you know that being tempted isn't the same thing as having to give into it.

Loving the talk of lycra-clad trotting lovelies in all shapes and sizes. I walk the dog four times a day around the seafront on Plymouth Hoe and no matter what time of the day and night there are always other walkers, joggers, runners and even 29 Commando on training runs. I've seen some interesting shapes over the years and all I find myself thinking is 'Good on them.' Honestly, no-one cares where our floppy bits are, ladies. They're too busy being self-conscious themselves.

23/31 please, Shaggy.

ManPants

Thank you everyone for your support & kind wishes! I am finding that checking in daily really helps me keep it together. Apologies to anyone drained by my long wordy prose!

Mr SPS & I went suit shopping yesterday for a wedding this Easter Weekend (btw those of you interested in Gym & PT's, I have gained so much muscle and breadth across my shoulders in the last year none of the jackets for my work suits or wedding suit fit anymore so have had to buy another suit. That is not to speak of all the blazers or dinner jacket).

As we drove back home last night, happy with our purchases, it appeared to be one of those glorious, clear, bright spring nights with plumes of amazing cloud formations and setting sun. I suggested we had a drink out on the terrace when we arrived home, which we did having a lovely time chatting away to each other almost like pre assault.
Other half had wine and I had a few shots of vodka, staying well clear of the wine. Very civilised then had dinner afterwards. I didn't go crazy & I still very much view it as "I left my baby with the Rottweiler and nothing happened..............this time". If you get my analogy!

Definitely not drinking tonight. Calling in early 17/31 AF.

Off to Gym. :-)

SPS XX

ElusiveLucy

Calling in early for tonight.....then the challenge of the long weekend starts. I will be aiming to go AFD on Thur and Mon, which, assuming I do Tue-Thur AF as well, will leave me 1 day short of target at the end of the month, which isn't bad for my first month on the challenge. Let's just see if I can actually do Thur/Mon AF first!


March totals so far: AFD = 14, AD = 9, so 14/20 for me please

CountingPenniesClaire

18/21 for today please.

debjay

16/22 for tonight please.

Barny1979

19/26 AFDs today

Dizzy_Imp

Calling in early - 23/31 for me please x

satchmo1

20/27 AFDs tonight.


I'm off now until next Tuesday, as Maundy Thursday is a "gift" day. I feel as if I've earned it as I printed and hand folded 3 four-page leaflets with several hundred copies of each, whilst dealing with visitors, phone calls and minor tasks.

gien

11/15 for me please shaggy

Arkers

Good Morning, 1 AFD for last night please Shaggy, I think that makes it 20 for me now!!.


Arkers x